In the interest of full transparency, I almost forgot to write this blog. In my defense, I kept forgetting it was Thursday (when I usually write). I was also watching Japanese wrestling (which is good since I was having withdrawals after their month-long tournament ended in August) and I was super excited because the new Sam Smith song was released at midnight. I was slightly stressed out because the single wasn’t coming up on iTunes or on his website. It was finally available about 10 minutes later. After listening to it a few times, it dawned on me that I didn’t write my latest blog. Luckily, I’ve always been good at writing well on a deadline and already had a topic picked out. So let’s get to it, shall we?
I hope you had a good Labor Day (the US just had this holiday on Monday; hence why I forgot it was already Thursday). A friend of ours had told us about Which Wich? having options for Nikki. We’d been meaning to go, so when our dad offered to take us to lunch on Labor Day, it was one of the places I suggested (our dad was the one that ultimately decided). If you’re not familiar with Which Wich?, they are a fast casual restaurant serving a variety of sandwiches that come with standard versions that can be customized. They opened their first location in Dallas, TX in 2003. They have locations across the US and in 2013, branched out to Dubai, Mexico, & Panama. Restaurants expanded to Bahrain, Kuwait, & Qatar in 2015. Which Wich will continue its expansion by having locations in Egypt, Lebanon, & the U.K.
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In addition to their regular menu, they also have a gluten-free menu. *Hooray* Sandwiches can be made as a Lettucewich or Bowlwich. Some of the options: Turkey, Ham, Chicken Pesto, Tuna Salad, The Avocado, and Pepperoni Pizzawich. There’s also a separate Vegan & Vegetarian menu. If you need to get very specific, then you need the Nutritional Info menu. This breaks down the entire menu vertically with allergens horizontally. It’s clear which menu items contains (or doesn’t contain) allergens.
When you’re ready to order, choose a brown paper bag that corresponds with the menu item (broken into several categories; e.g.-Italian). Nikki chose the Turkeywich with cucumbers on a Lettucewich. Since she was limited on additions to her sandwich, she asked for double meat. For her side, she chose the House Chips. Even with the limited ingredients, she still enjoyed her meal. She’s also pretty happy to have a new place to eat while traveling.
***NSFGF***
You have now reached the #foodporn section that has food containing things that Nikki cannot eat. I opted for the Meatballwich on regular bread with mozzarella & marinara sauce. It was pretty good! In case you were wondering, I had nacho Doritos with mine (and forgot to take a picture).
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I love Which Wich – When I lived in Texas I used to eat there often. There is just one in the DC area.
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It’ll definitely be a place we go to often and it’s so helpful that they have many locations throughout the US and in other countries.
As always, I’m in awe at your dedication to find alternative options for non-meat eaters. And honestly, I go to these restaurants all the time and had no idea they had these. Good to know!
Thank you, Jin! I try to include places with multiple options as much as possible. 🙂 We’re always surprised to find how many common/popular places have “secret” menu options that are gluten-, soy-, and/or dairy-free. They should be more public about those types of things so that more people know that they have options. 🙂
Thanks for the info. It’s so hard finding gluten free lunch options. This place looks like a gem.
You’re welcome, Yana. This place is really good & it’s great to see how much they’ve expanded into other places.
They’ve got a cool name. Love it!! And the idea of ticking off what you want when you place the order is just brilliant. I hope they open a branch here in South Africa, I’d love to try them
Their name really does stand out. Ordering that way makes it so simple for everyone! With all the branching out they’re doing, it wouldn’t surprise me if South Africa gets a location one day. 🙂
Great options! We were just traveling and I totally struggled to find foods on the menu that stick with my ketosis diet, so I veered a bit off course. But I try to do as much research in advance so I know where to go!
I can imagine that must be very time consuming!
This is fantastic and that wraped looked so good. I like the concept behind this it really is an ideal thing to do so help with dietary restrictions.
I agree! My sister really loved the Lettucewich.
I actually just went to Which Which a few months ago and I didnt even realize how extensive the menu was! It was amazing all of the options I need to eat their more often!
I wouldn’t have know about the extensive menu if my friend hadn’t alerted me to it when she discovered it. Restaurants should be more pro active in letting customers (and prospective customers) know that they offer alternatives because so many people don’t think to check the website for specifics. In the meantime, I’ll just keep trying to get the word out about different restaurant menu items. 😀
My friends always rave about this place all the time. They often talk about the sandwiches and the ordering process too. I could barely control myself when I finally visited the place.
I wish that I had tried them sooner! The ordering process is so easy & efficient. I think it’ll be a place we eat at often.
This is such a great and helpful post, I love seeing how many places are really starting to come forward and listen to customers who can’t pick just anything from the menu. That meatballwich looks delicious!!
I’m glad you found this post helpful! It really is great that more & more places are becoming more accommodating. The meatballwich is very good!
I have a few friends that can’t have gluten- which is super unfortunate. So I will share this with them.
I’m glad to hear that! Hopefully it’ll give them a new place to try! 🙂
This is so great! I love the concept behind this and it gives vegans and persons with dietary restrictions to have plenty of options.
Interesting. I’m still not too sure what gluten free means, actually. But thank you for the information and resource <3
You’re welcome. Gluten-free is where you remove gluten (proteins that contain wheat and similar grains like oats and barley) from your diet. Many people with various health issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Celiac, Crohn’s, wheat allergy, etc. can’t eat gluten because it causes them health problems, pain, and/or discomfort. Some people willingly choose to be gluten-free for a variety of reasons, but many have no choice but to remove gluten from their diet. Gluten is in MANY foods, so it can be difficult to find food that they can eat, especially when dining out or traveling. Hope that helps give you a basic idea of what gluten-free means. 🙂
Oh my those sandwiches looks so good! Such a shame I don’t have a Which Wich around!
With all the expanding they’re doing, you might get one in the near future! 🙂
Thanks for the heads up! Love the fact that there are gluten free options!
This all looks AMAZING! I have been thinking about going gluten-free – but sometimes, I never know what my options are! Or if there are many! Thank you for this!
It can be difficult at times and it seems many places don’t promote that they have these type of options, so either the customer has to ask or Google beforehand. I hope to help combat some of that by posting about places here and/or my social media platforms.
Good to know! Meatballs look so yummy!
Love these choices – thanks so much for sharing! Also, loveee Sam Smith’s new song!
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You’re welcome! 🙂 It’s SO good! I can’t wait for the new album!!
I haven`t heard about this place before but it seems like a nice one. I love the name WHich Which. It is very creative.
I thought it was very creative too. Definitely stands out! Their website says locations are coming to the UK next year, I believe.
these pictures are making me super hungry – love which wich!
I get hungry every time I write about food (which is often)! LOL
We don’t have which wich in Singapore but we do have a lot of sandwich dining place. However, I don’t actually know which of them are gluten-free. Not really good with that sort of stuff~
We weren’t either until we were forced to become more aware of it. We were pretty oblivious!
Woah!! Thanks for this, It’s really hard finding gluten free lunch options. I will definitely put this on my book mark for my future references to my next visit there.
You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear that you’ll find it useful! 🙂