diff --git a/llama_stack/providers/utils/inference/openai_compat.py b/llama_stack/providers/utils/inference/openai_compat.py
index cc3e7a2ce..4123d07d6 100644
--- a/llama_stack/providers/utils/inference/openai_compat.py
+++ b/llama_stack/providers/utils/inference/openai_compat.py
@@ -47,7 +47,10 @@ def text_from_choice(choice) -> str:
         return choice.delta.content
 
     if hasattr(choice, "message"):
-        return choice.message.content
+        try:
+            return choice.message.content
+        except:
+            return choice.text
 
     return choice.text