There is breaking gluten-free news today that I thought was worth sharing even though presently it only affects parts of Texas. Subway is introducing a gluten-free roll for sandwiches and a gluten-free brownie in Dallas and Tyler, Texas. The test market begins on January 10th so anyone and everyone who is gluten-free should consider going to Subway on the first day of the test to show their support of this great effort by Subway. For further details, please click here.
It sounds like Subway really did their homework regarding cross contamination issues, unlike many other restaurants that have jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon in the last couple of years. Let’s just hope that the Sandwich Artists (did you know they were called that at Subway?) follow the protocols set in place to keep the gluten-free items truly safe. I never went to Subway when I ate gluten, but I’d go in a heartbeat to support such a program if it was offered in my area. Hopefully, gluten-free Texans will do us all proud (assuming Subway does a good job with gluten-free service) and Subway gluten-free options will roll out nationwide eventually!
UPDATE 1-14-11: No offense to the company that makes the gluten-free buns for Subway, but they do not look like sub sandwich rolls. Many companies make actual gluten-free sub sandwich rolls that look like (and taste pretty much like) real sub rolls. For a look at the new Subway rolls, click here. Hopefully, they taste delicious which is what counts the most, of course.
*Special thanks to Connie Sarros who got the ball rolling with a Subway gluten-free campaign last year!
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So glad that you enjoyed it! :) 
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I’d love to support Subway in N.E. Ohio if they’ll provide GF here. In the past I’ve gone there for salads a few times, which I watched them prepare. I was impressed by their carefulness.
Pat – I would too and like I said, I never went there when I ate gluten as I’m just not a sub-sandwich person. However, I could become one if Subway served a good tasting bread and prepared it correctly. I’m looking forward to finding out what the gf Texans think of the new gf offerings!
I didn’t eat there very often in the “old” days either, but after 11 years of GF restaurants — or lack thereof! — I can think of several sandwiches I’d enjoy from Subway. Turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato…ham, sliced onions and peppers with garlic olive oil…hmmm…probably a few more, too
I just heard on the news that Subway has gluten-free sandwitches and was thrilled to hear it……maybe people are beginning to realize we are a whole new market!
I tried the Subway gluten free bread today. It tasted very much like a “normal” hamburger bun. I enjoyed it and definitely thought it tasted above average for gluten free. It was nice to feel semi-normal being able to order a sandwich like everyone else. They washed their hands and used a plastic knife to cut it. The big problem I saw was when they cleaned the line. They brushed all of the gluten filled bread crumbs right into the first row of meats. I wouldn’t eat anything off of the first (and maybe even second) row of meats, if you are very sensitive. I got chicken from the row furthest from the line and I haven’t had any signs of getting sick yet.
Ginger – Thanks for letting us know how the bread was! I’m glad to find out it must taste better than it looks. With so many gf sub rolls available, it’s a shame Subway chose to serve a bun instead. However, something is better than nothing so I’m excited to see such a huge company trying to cater to our market. For sub rolls we like the mini French baguettes from Island Gluten Free Bakery in Sarasota. (www.islandgfbakery.com) Another great option comes from The Grainless Baker. (www.thegrainlessbaker.com)
I live in Dallas and actually drove through Tyler Saturday. My boyfriend wanted Subway so we stopped and he ran in and got his sandwich then ran out all excited because he saw that they offered a gluten free bread for me. Decided to give it a try today and was impressed with the taste. I’m new to the gluten free diet as I suspect I’m a celiac like my mom and grandma. It was better than some gluten free breads but still a gluten free product. (I miss wheat/flour based stuff). It’s really filling even though it’s small and round like a hamburger bun. Made the mistake of having their meatballs though (wheat and soy two things I’m trying to avoid). I hope it takes off everywhere cause we need more restaurants with gluten free menus.
Thanks for the update Amanda! Sorry about the meatball thing. I knew they contained gluten but maybe the stores don’t have a gf list for you to choose what is going in the gf bun? Anyway, I would love it if the company would use the SUB rolls from Schar since they look like SUB roll. But beggars can’t be choosers so at this point, this is a huge step in the right direction! I hope the rest of us get to try the gf buns at Subway eventually. By all accounts, the program seems to be pretty promising
What about wraps made of corn for the great breakfast sandwiches? I’m feeling so much better on gluten-free, but all I can get on a road trip for breakfast is yogurt or an omelet, which takes too long. Thanks! I live in NC.
I traveled through Mineral Wells Texas last month and ate GF brownie and sandwich at Subway. Was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am celiac of 4 years and got the chance to try one of the Gluten Free rolls recently. I have to admit that the Udi bread at Jason’s Deli is a bit better, and certainly seems to be more value for my money since the Subway sandwich is a bit small. However, it is always nice to have an option to eat out and not be terrified that I’ll be sick for the next 3 days. I can’t say I’d give it a 10, but I would go as far as a 7 or 8 – part of my issue was the fact that the bread is warmed (I assume because it is kept refrigerated) and I’m not a big fan of warm bun either in taste or texture. Next time I’ll let it cool first and see what I think of it that way.