Over the past weekend I was fortunate enough to be able to make a quick trip out to Boston to spend some time with Dave (he’s working there for a couple weeks) and also visit friends. As an inexperienced traveler who has only navigated the airport on my own a handful of times, I was understandably a bit anxious about my trip. Add to that my dietary concerns, the stress of a couple short layovers, and I had myself pretty worked up! Luckily, I planned ahead, allowed myself plenty of time, and was able to enjoy a lovely gluten-free breakfast before catching my plane.
We all know how stressful it can be to find appropriate gluten-free food offerings, especially when travelling, and this trip was no exception. On this particular occasion, I found myself desperately in need of an early breakfast since I knew I probably wouldn't be eating a meal again until dinner time. And so, I was quite pleased to find my departure gate right next to Terminal B’s Pour la France.
Not only was Pour la France open early enough for my 6:00 am meal time (they open at 5:00 am every morning), but I also knew from a prior Google search that they would be able to accommodate my gluten-free diet. I approached the hostess and asked to take a peek at the gluten-free selections. She promptly handed me their designated gluten-free breakfast menu. Of course, it was much smaller than the regular breakfast menu and I certainly didn't see any of those delicious-looking croissants or cinnamon rolls on my menu, but, in all honesty, I didn't care!
The gluten-free breakfast menu has four meal options, most of which are omelette dishes, but they also offer yogurt, fruit, gluten-free bread, and a few other items in the "sides" section. I decided to go with the Omelette François (ham, mushrooms, and cheese) and was given a choice of tomatoes or potatoes on the side. For airport food, my meal was definitely “good enough” and did the trick. Most importantly, I knew I was eating a meal which would sustain me throughout my travels and NOT make me sick.
The wait staff were extremely attentive, service was quick, and everyone I spoke to seemed to have a basic understanding of “gluten-free. “ Pour la France does offer gluten-free menus for lunch and dinner as well, but unfortunately I did not get a chance to look at these menus. However, if what I read online is any indication then it's worth a try in the future. All in all, I was pleased that my meal decision was much easier than usual when travelling and now have a go-to gluten-free restaurant at DIA!
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