We stopped into the California-born zpizza franchise on Washington Blvd. tonight (caddy corner from Tallula) to “see” for ourselves about their gluten-free friendliness. Note, that this is not so unrealistic: the zpizza corporate Web site touts the chain’s gluten-free options. Just visit the home page – you’ll see the ad.
The reason I felt like I had to stop in was that the ad does not GO ANYWHERE. You go into the list of ingredients and then if you want to find a gluten-free crust – you have to click on the menus on a franchise-by-franchise basis. Not to mention, I wanted to see for myself just how that GF crust would be cooked. Dedicated prep surface? Dedicated oven? From what I saw on this visit, that is not likely. However, I will say that it is not impossible.
While the shop boasts signs everywhere promoting their standard organic ingredients and specialty wheat crust as well as organic tomato sauce offerings, the lack of any such gluten-free posters is an ominous sign.
We decide to inquire. The front woman very kindly indicates that yes, she knows many of the zpizzas offer a gluten-free pizza crust, but at this time they do not.
We sigh, defeated.
“Both of my managers considered it,” she says. “In the end they decided against it.”
We sigh again. “Ok,” we say.
But it occurs to me on the way home…if it’s just two people we have to convince, why not write a letter? So, for those inclined – here is the address.
Manager, zpizza, 2710-B Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Before you waste your time writing to my zpizza, check to see if your nearest franchise boasts the elusive gluten-free crust on their menu.
As Bartles and Jaymes would say – “Thank you for your support.”
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Did you know that Uno’s now offers gluten-free pizza? I had it last night for the first time and it was really good!!
I live a little farther west in Loudoun County. I just called two Loudoun Zpizza locations (South Riding and Dulles) who both carry the 10inch gluten free pizza. I will be trying them for lunch today and can report back later.
I also had the Uno’s GF pizza last week and was VERY pleased with the pizza, prep, and service.
Hey Brooke and company! Check out this upcoming blog carnival for gluten free recipes! Submit a recipe and it will drive traffic to your blog. Be sure and link in your post back to Cheeseslave.com blog! Also, I did a blog post today about an amazing gluten free success story, see the link to it here on Cheeseslave:
http://www.cheeseslave.com/2009/01/26/gluten-free-testimonials/
Hi, I’m the owner of zpizza in Arlington and Falls Church and yes we are going to start selling gluten free pizza. It will be a few weeks until we get special pans and to get the staff trained. They will be cooked in a shared oven, but baked in a dedicated gluten free pan.
We need to get both stores set up so there is no cross contamination.
Sorry for the delay, but hopefully in a few weeks.
Feel free to email me for updates and feedback once we’re up and running. mikesmith7990@aol.com
Thanks
Mike
Mike,
Thanks for visiting the site. We appreciate the personal notification and we look forward to trying zpizza’s gluten-free items! It’s great that you are making this option available. Many DC gluties and parents of little DC gluties will thank you.
Brooke
Co-founder, DCGluties
Agreed! We’re glad that you’re adding to the gluten-free pizza options in D.C. One note to consider – be very careful of cross contamination. Pete’s A Pizza in Columbia Heights tends to poison most of us when we visit … I’m not certain their strict to their gluten-free dedicated cookware.
And thanks to everyone for the Uno’s tip. We’re definitely going to try it out.
Brandi, co-founder, DC Gluties
Great site!
The ZPizza news is awesome. I work on Pershing, so I will definitely stop by and try the pizza!