Hi everyone!
During this spring semester, I’ve started going fully gluten-free due to celiac disease.
This was a rough transition, and I applaud anyone else who’s gone through the same thing. If you’re a prospective student looking at the University of Iowa, do not fret, this campus is very gluten-friendly!
I jumped headfirst into the water, so I think I know where to eat food around here.
Firstly, I eat primarily on the east side (where Catlett and Burge Dining Hall are located). I’ve started eating mainly at Burge, because they have their “Thrive Allergy Station,” where all major allergens are absent, so you can take anything from there safely without any worry. They have great steak fries, good gluten-free chicken tenders, gluten-free breads and bagels, and even spaghetti. I always get most of my food there, but you can also find me getting a salad or taco with a corn shell most days. They even have a self-serve fridge, where you can grab brownies, cookies, muffins- all gluten-free!
Catlett Marketplace is pretty good as well. Instead of a station, you can request gluten-free food by area. At the grill, you can get your own nuggets and fries cooked for you. Then at the Italian section, you can get your own personal pizza (which I love, by the way). Although I mainly go to Burge because of the ease of use for Thrive, Catlett still has great options (and a great salad bar).
There are also gluten-free options at all marketplaces throughout campus, including Clinton Street Market. It seems scary at first, but I promise it’s not. The ease of use is great, and I am so glad our campus has a lot of options, or else I’d go crazy.
Happy Eating!
Harper
