Sometimes, menus get creative. You’ll see a perfectly innocent bowl of fruit salad marked “GF.” Congratulations? It was already gluten-free. It’s like labeling a glass of water “Dairy-Free.” Helpful, but slightly absurd.
On the flip side, you might spot a “GF” next to a bacon cheeseburger. A burger without bread? That’s just a sad pile of meat and cheese. But hey, some people love lettuce wraps. Live your truth, lettuce-lovers. We don’t judge.
The Great Gluten Conspiracy
I swear, some restaurants use “GF” to make things sound fancier. “Our GF avocado toast costs $18.” Dude, avocado toast was already gluten-free if you skip the bread—which you didn’t. It’s marketing magic mixed with dietary caution.
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And then there’s the sneaky “GF” on items that never had gluten anyway. A bowl of coleslaw? Obviously gluten-free. But thanks for the reassurance, menu. It’s like your friend saying “I’ll be your wingman!” even though you’re just getting ice cream.
