Soooooo many amazing options to choose from! Our surprise faves were the soft pretzels bites and the sourdough bread. Donuts were also yummy! They also had many dairy free and vegan options and were very allergy aware.
Go to spot, delicious food with interesting flavors combinations that have me coming back! Safe for gluten free and took other allergies very seriously!
Absolutely fantastic!
All day weekday happy hour with $5 mimosas (special with pomegranate liquor!) and bloody Marys, and almost everything can be made gluten free. The gluten free Cinnamon pancake was just out of this world delicious. Bravovado toast was a treat. Can't recommend this place enough.
the food was pretty okay!! unfortunately they were out of all of their lemonades which was a bummer :( otherwise they’re good with gluten free accommodations (on pizza and and sandwiches)
Very lively place, with great menu of creative dishes. Entire menu is gluten free so no worries here. Not your typical Tex-Mex kind of place. I had the birria entree that came with a large bone marrow side with several soft corn tortillas and delicious rice and beans. Very attentive waitstaff who knew the menu inside out. Parking can be a significant issue.
Top notch food. Quick and friendly service, Corey was attentive and helpful with modifications. Especially great spot for those with restrictions, options for vegan AND gluten free needs. New favorite: hibiscus green iced tea 🍵🧊
Counter waitstaff was nice but food is awful. Dried out portages with no salt, soggy tofu with no salt and no seasoning except for turmeric, sliced tofu had zero and I mean ZERO flavor, the biscuits and gravy were horrendous: dry and flavorless, and zero gluten free bread options.
Not sure how they stay in business with the food we had. Literally had to throw it away.
If you’re EVER near Denver, this is a must stop. I live in Colorado Springs and have already warned my partner that their gluten free Nutella pizza will be a pregnancy craving in the future we’re def driving for. 😂 They use gluten removed wheat starch from Italy (celiac safe but not safe for a wheat allergy) and separate prep areas and ovens for gluten free orders. Their fried eggplant is also one of the best meals I’ve ever had from a restaurant. They do have vegan cheese options too.
It’s order at the front, then they bring items to the table for you. If you like Kombucha, they have a rotating homemade Kombucha flavor which they make very well. I always leave here with my tummy feeling great. I do think the portions are on the small side, so come here if you want to feel light after eating. So many delicious gluten free options, and the staff are attentive to your dietary needs which I really appreciate
Allergan FriendlyDairy Free OptionsDinnerOpen Late NightOutdoor SeatingDessertsMediterraneanDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly
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Jacob T
First time coming to ‘El five’, my partner and I were first sat in a very awkward table on the edge of the restaurant- thankfully they were accommodating to moving us out to the patio. We were initially asked if we had any allergies (my partner has a gluten allergy and another allergy as well- any consumption of either causes severe debilitating migraines, blacking out, and loss of appetite for at least a week) we were made aware of which options were gluten free- the server was more than knowledgeable about the ingredients and advised us of the fact that they use the same fryer for both gluten and gluten free options. If you have celiac, I would avoid getting food here.
We initially were looking to get the eggplant fries which say they’re “gluten free” but yet are not guaranteed. Our server gave us a recommendation based on allergy preference. When the food came out we weren’t sure what we had ordered since we had to switch our initial pick so we were not dealing with any cross contamination. They ended up bringing out the wrong dish to the wrong table and unfortunately my partner consumed a good majority before we were made aware the mistake happened.
If you are gluten free or have any sort of allergy definitely be weary of ordering and double check before consuming. They ended up not charging us for our meals thankfully- unfortunately that doesn’t change the mistake made but the gesture was appreciated.
On the bright side, the drinks were good and the people working at there were very nice- just be cautious and ask twice.
** Update- definitely a major concern for anyone with celiac, not worth it for the price or the possibility of being served food containing an allergen without them triple checking that they’re doing everything right. Our bill totaled $160 for two people. The only reason we went here was for the abundance of gluten free menu items advertised, which they clearly cannot truly provide. You would think they could afford to have a separate fryer to actually accommodate the allergies that are LABELED MENU ITEMS LISTED AS GF.
I hope someone within management/ownership realizes the detrimental effect that this caused and will make changes to the way they prepare/serve food. I have been to restaurants with no gluten free options that were able to accommodate us no problems and no worries after the fact.
Don’t waste your time or money.
The food took a long time to arrive, and when it did, my brisket sammy and tater tots were cold. The gluten free bread here is not that good- it’s dry. The candied pork belly wedge and the hotbox mac and cheese were both very good. The restaurant was really cold, and the music is super loud. While the food was decent, all the other factors make it a 3 star.
Patio was great. Food was excellent. Huge portions, the papusas are GIANT. Chips and salsa were top notch. Chose Monses due to the 100% gluten free kitchen to accommodate celiacs in our party.
I ordered the French toast, gluten-free breakfast and ordered my eggs over hard and the edges were so crispy. I had to cut it with a knife. The bacon was too crispy. The French toast was good however. Service was good. She was very attentive.
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Carlos Hernandez
Had dinner here not too long ago & made sure that there were items on the menu that were gluten free as my girlfriend has Celiac Disease. When we were sat, my girlfriend asked what items are gluten free (to be 100% safe) and he said "just tell me what you want and I'll see." then she asked if he's our waiter or someone else and he said "we all help each other". Ok. Then the wine list arrives and my gf then had to ask the gal helping us with wine what is gluten friendly on the menu. She was SUPER helpful. Clearly the gal that helped my gf with wine confronted 'our waiter' because for the rest of the night, he was overcompensating and being awkwardly talkative. We just wanted our food at that point. Then on top of all of those awkward interactions with our waiter.... he charged us for an extra bottle of wine we didn't drink. I then had to flag down a member of the staff to initiate a return/bill again while our Uber was out front waiting for this. Spent $500 on dinner which was great BUT the experience with the waiter ruined it. Cherry Creek Grill is the better choice, their staff is ON POINT.
The cake was very good. You can't go wrong with this place being gluten free. They have zero room for custom orders. I wanted to have one layer of cake replaced by a other and they refused. I also asked for it to be decorated for a birthday party. In less than ten minutes from the car to King Soopers and then to my dad's across the street, the lettering stuck to the top of the box, because they didn't put any cardboard in to protect it. Just amatures. I will go back again, but they are expensive and just know they are not a wedding cake shop. They are not there yet.
Photos of the issue. At least the cake still looked OK. Thanksfully it was a birthday party and not a wedding.
Celiacs, be extremely cautious! I was mistakenly served a regular hazy IPA containing gluten after specifically ordering a gluten-free option. As someone with celiac disease, I was excited to enjoy a beer again and trusted the staff to serve the correct one. Unfortunately, they gave me the Steep Hazy IPA instead of the gluten-free Holiday Hazy IPA. Being from out of state, I didn't recognize the difference right away and assumed it was what I ordered.
This kind of mistake isn't minor — consuming gluten can have serious medical consequences for people with celiac disease. The staff did comp my bill, but the error left me very distressed, and there’s no way to know yet what health repercussions I might face.
If you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, I strongly recommend exercising extreme caution when ordering here.
LOVE this place! Excellent food + service, friendly staff, and the owners are wonderful people. I love the atmosphere in this Avanti location, and I can't wait to go back for more. (Also this is a great place if you have a gluten allergy, and they have vegan/vegetarian options!)
Gluten-free and dairy free do not mean flavor free at this bar! I am always in search of good food that is safe and service that is accommodating. The prices are a little high but the portions are huge. On top of the great food we had a flight of ciders and I couldn't even decide which one was my favorite they were all so good. Super friendly staff that cares about making sure you are taken care of. I absolutely love this place!
I have celiac so have to eat gluten free, going to a restaurant where every item on the menu but one is gluten free is incredible! But for people who think gluten free isn’t good, I’m the only one in my family who has to be and they all said some of their meals are the best they ever had. One had the filet. Another the Salmon. Truly delicious! Last night was my first time trying Piripi but we will be back again soon, so many items to try!
The food and coffee is great. I love that they are 100% gluten free. The strawberry pistachio bar was outstanding! I’ve have nothing like this where I live in Florida.
Amazing! Ever since I've become gluten and dairy free for health reasons 6 years ago, I've been searching for a Cinnamon Roll I could finally eat and I found the best one! I'm so happy I've found a bakery like this and I'll definitely be back soon to try everything!
Amazing restaurant. Amazing staff! especially server Tami! My wife and I have become definite regulars. My wife also has Celiac Disease so finding a restaurant that’s gluten free and delicious is very difficult. Highly recommend this restaurant!
100% Dedicated Gluten-Free
Celiac friendly
Accommodating Gluten-Free