Lots of healthy options. I tried their sausage biscuit and Cyprus side salad. The biscuit was good but the salad was stellar! So fresh and delicious. The dressing so light and flavorful. They had lots of gluten free and vegan options. Enjoyed the inside, very warm and inviting.
Gonna have to rate this lower until I get a response. Ordered the asiago chicken, fries, and French onion -all gluten free with listed allergies. I didnt have the soup last night and have had severe diarrhea, bloating and gas all day. Typical from eating gluten for me and last up to 1-2 weeks. I can only assume it was in fact the Asiago chicken. I rarely eat outside of my comfort spots because of this so im gonna have to recommend you steer clear if you are Celiac, GF, or have any allergies. If you cant guarantee the surface or utensils havent been contaminated, don't use them or don't make the product. I would rather have the items docked and refunded than go through this.
It has been a while since we visited Taste. Historically have had good service but today even though we clearly stated gluten free due to allergy there was a croton in my wife salad and she got cross contaminated. I took the salad to the staff and they offered to make it again. The second salad had other items not Gluten-free. Very disappointed as they used to have dedicated station for making Gluten-free orders.
We had Yorgo's with our daughter and son in law. The Turkey wrap was our sandwich of choice. I had it in a sundried tomato wrap and my wife on gluten-free bread. The vegan potato salad was amazing. It almost tasted like it was bathed in a delicious aoli. We sat upstairs in the open-air bar area. It was packed, but not very loud.
What a fabulous place!!! Not only is the food great, and it includes lots of Gluten-free options, the people are amazing--particularly Shauna-the owner/gallery manager, and Willow. They have painting opportunities/relaxing and a gallery for artists to exhibit. What a great vibe!!!
Having worked in both coffee and customer service before, I can truly say that Cafe Stella's is a gem anywhere and a staple in Norfolk. My friends and I celebrated a birthday at Stella's tonight, and happened to interact with both of the owners. It warmed my heart to see a business where the owners are so hands on in leading their staff and making a difference in the community. I learned that the cafe offers gluten free options and has a special order bakery. I can't wait to try their gluten free baked goods during my next visit—if they're anything like the espresso, I know they'll be delicious. Thank you for hosting me and my friends!
Omg best ever! They were constantly changing gloves. I got the chicken shawarma bowl and was so happy that I had gluten-free options. The fries were amazing and the Turkish coffee was spot on!
Great coffee and some baked products. I didn't look but I assume they have some gluten free products and probably breakfast choices. Love the ambiance.
I stumbled upon this donut shop when researching donut shop options for the kids. It happened to be a Friday and they had fresh gluten friendly donuts! It made my day. I splurged and got a half dozen and a lavender honey latte! Just heavenly!!!
Maybe their regular waffles are good, but their gluten free waffles were just about the worst thing we've eaten in a long time. Dense, heavy, and flavorless. The toppings were fine, which saved the meal somewhat. Syrup was just that gummy pancake syrup that's mainly high fructose corn syrup. Lukewarm coffee rounded out the meal, and the folks behind the counter seemed like they'd prefer to be elsewhere. Me too, my man, me too...
We found this place on Happy Cow while looking for a place to grab some morning coffee/matcha and breakfast. It was right down the street from the Oriental Garden we were coming from, so it seemed like a good choice.
So happy that we got to experience this place. Great food, coffee, matcha and service!
They have a lot of vegan and gluten free options, which we were excited about.
We both opted for the oatmeal and added flax, dried cherries and peanut butter. It's made with their housemade plant milk and was delicious!
Loved the atmosphere and the artwork also. Overall, this was a great find and a fantastic way to end our quick Norfolk excursion.
Very nice experience this morning. Our server Tawanda was excellent! Fresh coffee, delicious eggs and gluten friendly pancakes (which were very good). Everyone was so happy and friendly.
Solo diner. Monday morning, and I was seated immediately. I like the look of blended old and new decor. I'm a gluten-free diner, so I ordered the steak burrito without a tortilla. It came out in a bowl, and even though the hash browns were on the bottom, they were still crispy! There was a good amount of steak on it, too! I brought my own coffee from my hotel, and they never said anything about it (win-win). There is a surcharge for using a credit card. Rashida is a delight! 😊
First, there was Elle (“Ellie”), our superb, professional, well-informed server. A veteran of restaurant work, and thoroughly precise in her entire presentation.
Then, there was the food.
Outstanding in preparation, quality of ingredients, and flavor combinations.
The iceberg salad boasted a stunning array of flavors and garnishes and an emulsified, balsamic vinaigrette. My oysters Rockefeller were forgettable yet tasty, just not the classic I had expected. My wife had the crispy whole (boneless!) trout, and I had a fabulous roasted whole (boneless!) branzino. Both fishes were garnished with some splashes of frissee lettuce, with a sweet, subtle lemon vinaigrette. I didn’t care for the succotash because it included soy beans instead of lima beans. A disappointing, inappropriate blend of corn, carrots, and edamame. Lima beans makes succotash authentic, and this was a strange departure.
The passionfruit white chocolate mousse chocolate bomb was a great dessert, well worth trying because it was gluten-free and so satisfying.
This was a fabulous experience at Saltine.
Great atmosphere. Great selection. Comfortable seating area with a relaxed vibe. I usually order online because the menu is so great. I was pleasantly surprised when I went in person. I usually get Coffee which is great but this time I got a smoothie which was also excellent. The smoothie bowls are really good too, they are always filled with fresh fruit and the presentation is beautiful. They do have a gluten free bagel option. The bagel is a little dense honestly but it's nice to have the option.
Lovely people and great service! They were really helpful in making selections and overall really friendly. The place is very clean with lots of delicious, healthy options, including gluten-free pizza, bowls, and more. Great addition to Downtown Norfolk!!!
As someone with a food allergy (Celiac), going out to eat is somewhat scary. Andrew took awesome care of me, checking with the TWO chefs about eggs. He came back with the great news that the Bacon was gluten free too!! Easy and delicious and safe. I went for more coffee and was amazed how clean the kitchen was. I would come back anytime I’m back in Norfolk. Thanks again Andrew!
This is my current favorite coffee shop in Norfolk! Their flavors are creative but work so well, and I love their little vintage corner that you can browse while you wait for coffee.
Occasionally they'll have gluten-free pastry options, but they do run out. The coffees are all delicious and the baristas are wonderful.
I have been a home baker my whole life. I grew up competing in county fairs, placing against adults by age eight. I've had the opportunity to eat pastries all over France. I am not a professional by any means, but I know what good baking tastes like. Everything I've been served here has been incredible. Perfectly baked. Incredible attention to detail and consistency. Flavors are always completely on point. It's a treasure to have nearby. Staff are always pleasant. Coffee drinks, again, just the attention to detail on flavors is wonderful. Everyone seems happy to be there, which is also really nice to see. They have limited, but available gluten free items, too. Usually an assortment of 1-3 rotating baked goods and a wide variety of macarons.
I ordered a vegan/gluten free cake for my 25th birthday from this bakery just trying to support a local bakery and let me tell you... this cake was amazing!! Everyone at my party was obsessed with it. It was absolutely the best gluten fee cake I have ever had; super fluffy; rich in flavour and the art did not disappoint. I am very happy with this cake and I will 1000000% be ordering my next cake from this bakery. love yall xx
We were celebrating our anniversary and chose this restaurant for the positive reviews for a romantic dinner. I'm so glad we did. The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. I ordered the bartender experience, and that was a really fun way to try a new drink. He nailed it!
I have a gluten allergy, but I don't think that limited my menu at all. They had an option for all of the courses and surprise treats throughout the meal. I had the steak and potatoes and the potatoes in duck fat were stand out.
The real surprise winner was the fig dessert at the end. It was one of the best things I've ever eaten! I would definitely reccomend this restaurant for a romantic celebration.
Amazing food and good vibes. I ordered the cauliflower wings and the oyster mushrooms wings. Love that they gave gluten free options! I’ll be back for sure!
Accommodating Gluten-Free
