The Safe Spoon
1450 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
Crema's Take
“The Safe Spoon is a refuge for people with dietary restrictions and allergies, where the skilled team handles cross-contamination concerns with genuine care so you can finally relax over coffee and food. Beyond the safety-first mission, it's a genuinely warm spot with retro charm, solid specialty drinks, and pastries that make it perfect for lingering with friends or getting work done, whether you're stopping by for your morning pour-over or settling in for lunch.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
I can not recommend this restaurant enough. Everything is amazing from the service, wait time, to the food. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing you can order and eat without the worry or the fear of being compromised.
Eating at The Safe Spoon was truly emotional for me, in the best way. I have autoimmune issues and haven’t been able to safely eat at a restaurant without restrictions, fear, or stress in years. Sitting down and ordering freely—no gluten, no dairy, no worries—brought me to…
I'm allergic to a lot of things so eating outside of my home is hard, scary and overwhelming. But l've had lunch here twice now and it was absolutely fantastic both times! A warm and cozy atmosphere, kind people, delicious sandwiches and amazing drinks! I hope they have so much…
I left a review, but it doesn’t look like it actually posted. This place is amazing! Super welcoming, fun decor/retro vibes. Perfect place for a coffee, breakfast or lunch. So busy this morning that there was a line going out the front door, but the staff did an amazing job…
This new restaurant exceeded our expectations! Love not having to worry about gluten. Food and coffee were delicious and service was fast. We came for lunch and can’t wait to go back for breakfast!
Crema Reviews
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