Our experience was fantastic. The food was amazing! My friend has a severe gluten allergy and pretty much all the food on the menu was gluten free (even the fried chicken!) and she was so excited. We went right before 6 and it was quiet and delightful but com 6:30 the crowd started to pour in and it became very loud. It was not anything that was truly bad but it did take away from the experience a little for me. Loved it though, will definitely go again!
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.
The gluten free tortilla was the best I’ve ever had, couldn’t believe it was gluten free. But none of the food actually had any flavor. I was with two people and we all got different dishes and each of us felt like our food was almost flavorless. My beans were also quite hard and upset my stomach the next day. The staff was kind and friendly though.
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...
If I could give this place a negative review I would. They risked my health…I told them that I have a dairy allergy and celiac disease and I specifically asked for no cheese or sauce of any kind and for gluten free bread. I thought I could trust this place to make a simple sandwich, and they had cheese in my sandwich. How can you trust an establishment to make do anything right with their blatant apathy towards their customers and their health.
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!
The sushi was incredible. I really enjoyed the Toro Jalapeño roll. The freshness and taste were outstanding. They were very accommodating to my gluten-free needs and even offered gluten-free soy sauce. The service was quick and efficient.
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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.
If you really want to experience a very special supermarket, Erewhon is a “must see”. The products are in the upper price segment, but there are a lot of great products (e.g. gluten-free products) that I haven't seen anywhere else. It's really a great shopping experience.
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.
Good food, but can take a while especially when they're busy. Haven't had anything I didn't like. For a main entree, their polenta & mushrooms is a good gluten free & vegetarian option. But I liked the diver scallops better (just gluten free) with a side of baby spinach. For appetizers, my favorite is their whipped eggplant. It's so tasty!!! And for dessert, their chocolate torta is the best!!! It's very rich and decadent. Chef's kiss.
Had a great time here ! I am vegan and my cousin is gluten free & vegetarian , and they had so many great options ! The staff was so kind in helping us decide on what to order. The food was so flavorful and delicious with great portion sizes, we got the pad Thai and the turmeric curry ramen , plus 2 hard kombucha on draft. I also grabbed a pack of vegan Chocolate chip cookies on the way out that were fantastic. Plus, it was as super close to our hotel which was amazing ! A great vegan spot in Santa Monica ! Would highly recommend.
Always the most consistent and delicious sushi dinner - a fantastic price for the quality and quantity, with a perfect mix of flavors, textures and variety!! I love the Nozawa Trust Me and they are always able to accommodate safely for gluten free!
The tacos are great, but if you have food allergies, STAY AWAY. I have celiac, and I spoke to the server, and had a relatively high degree of confidence that I could be accommodated. But after my meal, while waiting in line for the bathroom, I observed the kitchen put slaw on a plate of flour tortillas, look at the ticket, and then proceed to dump the slaw BACK INTO THE PREP LINE.
I have to do a lot of research to go to restaurants and understand that I eat out at my own risk. But a busy Chipotle manages cross contact better than this, and I did end up very sick (shocker). FOH talks a good game, but this restaurant does not take food allergies seriously, and is not safe if you have one.
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!
Very excited to find this place! Great atmosphere and great food that accommodates everyone’s dietary needs (love the gluten free option and the salmon burger)! We will be making weekly visits!
This is by far my favorite vegan ice cream and best I have ever had. I feel good eating it, knowing there are no toxic ingredients, most of the flavors are sweetened with dates and no cane sugar, and they are absolutely delicious. My favorite is the coffee, vanilla, vanilla berry swirl, and their gluten free ice cream sandwiches! You def want to try this out!!!
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.
I'll start with the deep appreciation for the delish gluten-free options--not always easy to find--and the excellent Italian cuisine. The ambiance is relatively quiet and a welcome reprieve from the overly amped LA restaurant scene (though there's a time and place for that too). Delifini has welcoming hosts and servers who make for an overall great evening. Perfetto!
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
My daughter and I stopped by this place while we were killing time before the Barbie movie began, so we decided this was the spot to sit down and eat dinner. Good decision as the quesadilla and the tacos were really good. I ordered the gluten-free quesadilla and I wish I could have brought the tortilla shell that he used home because that was the best taco shell ever. And I mean ever. Better than gluten, even!
The customer service was great, and I don't even know how he did it by himself with all those people in there, but he somehow remained attentive to our table as well.
My only complaint is that I wish they weren't so shy with the seasonings, but at least we had the two choices of sauces to fill in the gaps.
Stefano’s has been here for a long time. I love that you can stop in for a slice, or a whole pie. They offer gluten free options that take about 20 minutes to prepare but are well worth the wait. They also offer baked wings that are tender and great! Service good and the pizza flavors are pretty typical for American pizza, the crust is a slightly crispy.
The people watching is great if you sit on the patio. Stop in for a whole pie to get the best experience!
Celiac friendly
