We had an outside table, the food, the weather, the drinks were fabulous! We were enjoying everything so much we forgot to take before photos! So many gluten free options! We will be back!
Best pasta joint in LA! Been coming here for over 20 years. When I discovered that they had GF options, I literally did a victory dance because I didn’t have to give up on one of my favorite places. I wish they’d make their tiramisu in a GF version…that’d make this place perfect.
Shockingly less then average- gluten, dairy, egg, soy and taste free. I would have said something but since we came here for a happy occasion I just left to never come back.
Found this little cafe on Christmas Eve and we're glad we did. Went for breakfast. The food was very fresh and tasted great. Coffee was also very nice. Plenty of gluten free options so everyone is covered. Service was fast and attentive.
Honestly, I don’t think I saw this place at its full potential, but I will give you an overview of my personal experience. Hopefully you can find It useful.
Food: I stumbled upon Bru’s Wiffle while looking for a restaurant with French toast. This place has a number of French toast options. I chose the Honey Poppers French Toast. These are bite-size crispy chicken in housemade siracha & louisiana hot sauce. I wasn’t impressed. The French Toast was thin and flimsy. It tasted like It was made on sandwich bread. I should’ve known better than to get chicken poppers. I asked for a of chicken thigh. It was juicy and crunchy. Had I known better, I would’ve chosen this chicken option to begin with.
Next, I ordered an avocado toast topped with eggs. The melted cheese is a great addition to this dish. However, I prefer sliced avocado rather than the avocado spread.
My partner had the Basil Pesto Crispy Polenta Avocado Toast with egg. This is a gluten free meal. The egg is an add on to both Avocado toast options.
Beverage: This place has a Watermelon Mimosa that I’ve been trying to imitate for the last four days. It was sweet and fruity.
Payment: Bru’s Wiffle doesn’t accept American Express. As an Amex Gold Member, one of the benefits of the card is the 4X points at restaurants. If this was a quick order to go, I wouldn’t mind. But, on an $150 bill, knowing this sooner would’ve probably impacted my choice to visit.
Overall, I think that this restaurant had some options would be pretty tasteful. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try them during this visit.
This is a long time favorite of mine .. their Spanish latte... Sooooo good .. especially the strong version... Their food is ok... They run out of healthier options pretty early, even at 9.30am, such as breakfast burrito gluten free tortillas... So go there early if you need or prefer certain options...
A chill place to get quick and cheap Caribbean takeout food. There is no alcohol and lots of gluten free and vegetarian options! Very delicious. As a starter, try the nachos with bean paste… hmmm!
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Great gluten free options from bread on sandwiches to gf pancakes, the staff was educated and informed about gf. Bread was great and pancakes were so good!!
Incredible breakfast experience. Fun atmosphere, ordervat the countercand they bring the food out to you.
Our food was fantastic and came out quickly. Nice gluten free bread option which is in my pictures.
Coffee was outstanding and the carrot juice was the perfect blend of ingredients.
I am from Nebraska here visiting friends. This was their first time there and we all agree it was a great experience and would go back again.
Great service. I have come several times and the staff have helped me choose a gluten free item. The breakfast is good and this time I had a more traditional meal and it was flavorful too. They have vegan and gluten free options.
When I went to Mel's, I was happily surprised that they had both gluten-free and vegan options. Also, my waiter, Jason, was very attentive to my needs.
We dined for the first time last evening. We had come to take advantage of Restaurant Week and try out the restaurant. We were disappointed when our server said EVERYONE at our table of four had to participate in the Restaurant Week menu . Our one dining companion has numerous food allergies (gluten, dairy, eggs and yeast) so she was not able to partake. She only wanted the octopus and a side salad. I was disappointed you were not able to accommodate us so we ended spending more money than we needed. Also as a side note the noise level was very high which made it difficult to talk across the table.
Been coming here every Sunday for years, after our early morning swim (see previous good reviews). It’s never too busy and service is usually good, and the food is always the same and tasty. They also do a tasty gluten free baguette.
The matcha latte is terrible. They use cooking matcha instead of ceremonial, so it’s a greeny poo colour, instead of bright green and it tastes vile. They add sweet vanilla powder to it to make it taste better, which to me tastes sickly.
Coffee is very good.
Unfortunately, something odd has happened with the staff lately.
Firstly there’s never an issue with being seated; we’re there at 9.30 and there’s plenty of room. But recently we’ve arrived, been told we’re not allowed to sit down, then seen people arrive after us and be seated. We’ve explained we were there first and just been shrugged at and told to wait.
We also always sit on a 4-top out front or in the back. Mostly it’s just the two of us, but we’re always taken to a 4-top by a server, probably because the 2-tops are in such awkward places. Today we were told we couldn’t sit at a 4-top as it was “rush hour.” I’d say 60% of the tables were empty, there was no queue, plus they’d just seated 2 women at a 4-top and there were 3 other 4-tops with 2 people. We pointed this out, but were told we had to take a 2-top, where people squeeze past your table and you get their bum in your face. So we left. So, despite this being our regular, we’ve now decided to not go here anymore. I’m not so bothered about where we sit, if it hadn’t been for 2 women just having been given a 4-top.
Not sure about older low star reviews maybe they did what any good business should do and make improvements basd on feedback. This is my third day in a row coming here and the food is delicious (I had 2 different breakfast burritos and some pastries which they offer in gluten free versions) service is timely and staff is friendly. Environment was good with clean tables and atmosphere. The only complaint I have which is minor is when places don’t mix the lattes. Very easy and simple improvement which I am sure they will make based on other improvements I gave noted since previous reviews. Id definitely recommend!
Such a great Cheesecake Factory! Manager was incredible. Food is always enjoyable and so is the cheesecake 😊 they have a bunch of gluten free options as well as gluten free cheesecake options!
The most amazing bread outside of Europe! If you love eating real and healthy bread, come here. They are using Italian flour to make their dough and you can taste the quality! My friend who is allergic to gluten, can eat their country loaf. A must try!!
We’re visiting from Maryland and stopped for lunch today. Our server, Lucas, was great and helpful in pointing out the gluten-free choices. Our whole family enjoyed their meal and would highly recommend!
I've wanted to eat here for a long time and it was worth the wait! It's a really fun place to enjoy outdoor brunch on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. They have a few gluten-free and vegan options. It's quite tiny, so expect to wait for the restroom as there is only one.
It’s amazing Has a huge menu From brunch chicken and Waffles to tacos Pizza Pasta Salads you name they Got it and if your vegan they have a page just for you and Gluten free options galore and a full bar Crazy good food and service
Ok this place has amazing food!! Their portion sizes are excellent and everything is super fresh organic and farm-to-table. They use this amazing seeded bread from a nearby bakery and local pasture-raised eggs that are bright orange.
Go for the Niçoise salad for a tasty classic.
Also the avocado mousse dessert is a great gluten-free option and to die for! The outside seating is lovely. A great lunch spot for sure.
Great experience at Patrick's Roadhouse. It is a very laid back restaurant with fun, very unique decor.
We sat outside, there were heaters but it was pleasant out so they turned them off for us.
My friend had gluten free pancakes and I had the breakfast burrito with no meat along with a slice of pie. We did wait a while for the food but it was worth it. Prices are perhaps a little high but the food is worth it.
I'm in love with the Lemonade Restaurant, my number one place I had to stop at was Lemonade when coming to Cali. Love it so much id go back this weekend 🤣 on a serious note theyre beverages are quality and pretty cheap. The food there is very healthy and they have gluten free and vegan options as well. I would totally recommend at least trying this place fan or not of the lemonade drink. Oh and if you guys see this please add a location in colorado!
Massilia is a French restaurant nestled in Santa Monica near third street promenade, featuring a cozy interior and an intimate patio.
Our group ordered the steak frites and lamb shank and both were quite delicious. Unlike most steak frites, the steak was thicker and you were able to select the temperature as well. The fries were perfectly crispy and deliciously seasoned. You have the option to get a chimichurri or bearnaise sauce, both of which are excellent options.
The lamb shank is a gluten free meal and was so soft it pulled right off to the bone!
In terms of cocktails, La Française was a clear winner. Anything with St. Germain is an obvious choice.
Our server was very friendly, also French, and such a delight throughout the meal service.
I definitely recommend dining here for modestly priced options with great ambiance.
(32/50--2024)
We came with our child who has celiac disease, and they have a dedicated gluten-free fryer — which is a rare and wonderful find. The place was packed, but we discovered a standing area along the bar near the kitchen staff and servers where we could still enjoy our meal. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, and the food… simply outstanding!
It’s clear they care deeply about both the quality of their food and the needs of their guests. Highly recommend — especially for families managing dietary restrictions.
Ordered a KBBQ Steak Bowl and added mushrooms on UberEats for pickup. Didn't open the bowl until I got home and saw that they added mushrooms, but there was no steak. Scoured the entire bowl for any hint of steak but there was none :(
The rest of the bowl was okay, but some protein would've been nice to tie it together.
It's nice that a majority of the menu is gluten-free.
The Brussels sprouts were so flavorful it set me up for a huge disappointment when my entree came. The halibut was the most flavorless dish I’ve had in a while. I didn’t detect one spice, not even salt or pepper. It was a real disappointment. The service and atmosphere were good though, the temperature notwithstanding (it was quite chilly in the restaurant), and they were good about food sensitivities with gluten free and other options noted on the menu.
Fantastic upmarket steak restaurant in Santa Monica. The service was excellent and the food delicious. Their speciality is 🥩 steak. Many gluten free options also available.
Lunetta is hard to define as it is a nice place for lunch with a diverse menu and indoor outdoor areas (with a wonderful patio), as well as a very romantic place at night with a speak easy vibe and last but not least a to/go service available. Food wise the menu offers some revisited classic like their mussels or their burger. Personally I really enjoyed their chopped salad and the flourless caked - gluten-free friendly but also a great taste and texture. The wine list is also interesting as I had the opportunity to taste a Merlot from Mexico (and it rhymes!).
Service was good even at peak.
Surprisingly good!!! Loved every dish we took (Cobb salad, the burger (gluten free bun) and pork tacos - all very recommended). Great prices, great cocktails, great service.
We had a great experience at Art's Table yesterday afternoon for MLK day brunch. We don't live in the area and were searching for a brunch spot near where we were, and this place came up on the what felt like hidden local gem of the street Montana, which felt like the antithesis to what one might experience on Third Street.
Thanks to Yelp reservations we were seated right away inside, when every other table inside and outside was occupied.
Let's start with the coffee; I've said many times if a brunch/breakfast place doesn't have good coffee it has no business being in business. Art knows what he's doing with his coffee. It's richly dark and bold in taste, with no acidity and served in delightful ceramic owl mugs that are exactly what they seem… It would be worth coming to Art's just to get a cup of coffee.
The only caveat with the coffee is that a cup costs $4. I've seen premium pricing for coffee when they bring you a French Press but this, despite how good it was, seemed pricy for a basic cup of coffee.
There are plenty of gluten-free options on the breakfast menu including Johnny cakes, a cornmeal-based pancake that looked amazing (though we didn't have it.) And the dish my wife and I both got a version of , The veggie eggs, which is served with gluten-free potato pancakes topped with greens delicious portobello mushrooms that are perfectly cooked, and two poached eggs, topped with a wonderfully spiced bernadine sauce. The eggs were poached perfectly. The potato pancakes (and to be fair to all concerned if a restaurant that I've never been to before has potato pancakes on the menu that's all my body will allow me to order) were a little thin for my taste, but speaking of taste, they tasted pretty good albeit a little greasy, but considering the very nature of potato pancakes it's hard to complain about there being oil involved. In our "eye-vesdropping" that we did of other dishes walking by it seems there were other options which had more substantial potatoes and, again, potatoes of any kind will draw me closer to your heart.
The dish was served with a generous salad that was tasty though in terms of volume, but visually overpowered the rest of the dish.
We would definitely come back to Art's Table and try some of the other tantalizing things that we saw walking by (to be clear they were being carried by serving staff and not walking by under their own power.) The only thing which was a slight downer was our super friendly and cool waiter who seemed to really know what he was doing when he took our order and greeted us, but then never spoke to us again until after we finished eating and wanted to know if we were ready for the check. Again he was awfully nice but you kind of expect, or at least hope that a server will check in with you after you've received your food just to make sure that everything was OK. Everything was OK so we would've had nothing to complain about but it would have been nice to have seen him again before it was time to get the check.
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