Interesting menu, great atmosphere and decent service. Has both gluten free and vegan options plus plenty for the carnivores. Highly recommend. We’ll be making a return visit.
One of our favorite local spots in Atlanta! They make delicious food, that also happens to be primarily gluten-free! We’ve enjoyed their GF fried chicken, frito misto, burgers, amazing Brussels sprouts, and of course, the cookie skillet (also GF). Epic cocktails as well and an excellent selection of bourbons. We’ve even gone on night for cocktails, Brussels sprouts and a cookie skillet. Also, don’t miss their new speakeasy The Subway! (Built into an old subway store that used to be next door). During store hours you can go through a book case inside, but later on, you have to go to the back door (there’s a red light - kinda creepy - but super fun place!
So grateful for many vegan options on the lunch buffet. And they even added a dessert option. They have clear markers for what’s vegan and gluten-free. The flavor is definitely better on the evening ordered menu but the food is pretty good for a lunch buffet!
I have to start by saying I have never received customer service the way I did at Wahoo. First, from the valet in the parking lot to the hostess to our server, everyone was welcoming and inviting. We began our meal with pimento cheese fritters, crab bisque and the peach burrata salad. The bisque and salad were exceptional. The bisque had just the right spice and was thick and creamy but the crab in it was sweet and delectable. The salad was a delightful balance of sweet and savory and creamy and crunchy. We loved it so much. For our entrees, my partner got the scallops and I got the crabcakes with the mushroom risotto. My partner could not stop raving about the scallops and the corn chow chow. I, on the other hand was incredibly disappointed because the mushroom risotto did not at all seem like a traditional risotto, it was not creamy and was not distinguishable from regular rice. I let me server know when she asked how things were but insisted it was fine. I was completely taken aback when the manager, Brandon, brought a remade risotto that was super creamy and so doggone good that I didn’t even get a picture. He explained that the regular mushroom risotto is dairy free (which explained why there was no cheese). They try to be accommodating with menu items for people with celiac and other food allergies but my server accidentally forgot to let me know. I was happy to get the replacement and it was absolutely delicious. I look forward to coming here again, the valet said taco Tuesday is a must try. Excellent food and service.
Run don’t walk to the Chai Pani lunch buffet!
$15 + tip will get ya the most epic Indian food in Atlanta. It includes hot chai (yum!) for a drink and lots of vegetarian, some meat, and gluten free options on the line. They also have an option to get the buffet to go which I think is a few dollars less and you can stuff that box full of delicacies.
We are obsessed with the fast casual concept from this group in Ponce City Market but NOTHING comes close to the bang for your buck that you get from this epic lunch buffet… just wish they had the SPDP 🤤
Truly the only negative part of this experience is the hellish parking lot which is abnormally tiny and awkward- so make sure to carpool or park on the side street.
A local gem with wonderful food at a reasonable price! We’ve visited at least once or twice a month for the last year and it never disappoints. They have extensive gluten free options and a salsa bar. We also love their outdoor patio and margaritas/cocktails. Love this place!
Fantastic food and super friendly staff. While we caught this place at a slower time of the day so it was quieter, everything on the menu looked great so we tried quite a few of their options including the creamed kale with fronions, vidalia onions with roe, black bass crudo, and the dry aged strip with harissa and turnip puree was fantastic! Still trying to figure out how they pulled off the toasted sunchoke shavings on the spring pea focaccia!
I can eat anything but one of us had a gluten restriction and the staff was very knowledgeable of both their gluten free and vegetarian options and they even offered suggestions on how to modify a dish to meet our needs
Although it was very busy on the square at the time we were there, I got lucky and got a parking spot just outside the front door and my friend was able to park just across the street in the public deck. Will absolutely be back!
We came up for a concert and found La Chiquita. My wife is gluten intolerant and the menu has so many items that are gluten free. The guac and corn salsa are delicious. The tacos and quesadillas are fantastic. The atmosphere was warm and very inviting. The owner is so friendly and personable. The staff is also amazing. It feels like you are dining with friends. Definitely recommend this restraint!!!
Very bad experience, first of all, I invite you to immediately withdraw your gluten-free menu, because you are a public danger. The nightmare 🤢🤕🤮🥵🥶 for Celiacs and their families to avoid. ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
I am constantly impressed with everything at this restaurant! The Atlanta Beets Salad is one of my favorite restaurant dishes in the whole city. The Easter Brunch is one of our favorite family traditions! They do well with food restrictions. I cannot eat gluten. I trusted their menu and their servers and chefs! I wish they had offered us dessert today but other than that minor point, it was flawless as usual! The mocktail was perfect as well!
Overall good experience at First Watch Decatur. The hostess, servers and cashier are great.
Where I take off a star is the wait for beverages. We ordered a cold brew and two hot coffees, and they came out about 45 minutes after we ordered, came after the food arrived.
Another thing to bring up, I am gluten intolerant and ordered gluten free toast. I am used to what GF bread looks like so when it arrived I immediately noticed it was regular bread. The server changed it for me but if someone with a gluten allergy ordered it and received the wrong thing they could have been very very sick. So please I ask that you watch this closely.
Super tasty food and nice staff but these two items are important for a good restaurant experience for me.
They could use more gluten free options (or just get gluten free bread). But otherwise their food is great! Simple, clean and tasty! The Fritters appetizer was excellent (and gluten free)!
Delicious comfort food and beverages with a deep menu to select from. Plenty of gluten free options. Servers were pleasant and prompt, and the atmosphere feels like a house diner.
Some of the best Italian food around! They took great care with my gluten allergy and had many alternatives. They even gave me my own little appetizer since I couldn't eat the bread that comes before the meal! Amazing service and some of the best Italian food I have ever had. I highly recommend!
Just had an unpleasant experience at this restaurant. My wife and I are celiac. The person waiting on us had no knowledge of what this meant and made it clear that she did not want to walk the 20 feet to the kitchen to find out if items were gluten free or not. The restaurant serves only milk, no substitutes. My wife's order as delivered was not as ordered. We won't be back and we recommend if you are gluten intolerant, go elsewhere.
Southern charm with a twist of urban hipness! Delicious gluten free brunch menu--one of the best I've seen which means a lot from someone who lived in San Francisco for 16 years! The gluten free cinnamon roll is an absolute must. They are also known for their strawberry orange juice. I ordered the Moroccan shakshuka with eggs poached to perfection.
I was in the middle of moving and was having a horrible day. There had been a misunderstanding with my server who seemed new and did not explain the GF menu well to me. The moving stress was taking its toll and I decided to leave instead of order. In my own "Karen" moment, I decided to call and ask for the manager while driving away. Thank goodness, I did! Her name was Charlotte and her warmth radiated thru the phone. She was profusely apolgetic and sought to remedy the misunderstanding immediately by inviting me back to explain the menu better. The food was incredible and I even bought take out for a friend. I will be a neighborhood regular here!
The rest of the staff is also excellent and really cares about customers having a good experience. I would have never known they were a regional chain from the personableness of the staff.
Accommodating Gluten-Free
