My experience was great especially as someone that has celiacs and gets sick easily with cross contamination. They have a designated gluten free menu with so many options which I feel like is so hard to come by. Their staff was also on top of it. They make sure that they mark it as an allergy when putting through the order and then shortly after I ordered a manager came to our table to make sure that she had correct everything that I specifically ordered to ensure that they were extra careful handling my food. And while I never expect restaurants to be able to really accommodate me because it is difficult when they handle so many different gluten products It felt so nice to feel “normal” getting to eat out and feeling safe doing so. I truly can not say enough good things about my experience and the staff and give a huge kudos as I know they are like this with others who may have other sensitivities or allergies. Absolutely will make the two hour drive back to eat here again.
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Jennifer Marcus
This isn't a fancy style reseraunt but for something quick on the go that has non dairy and wheat free options, this is a nice place to stop. I enjoy eating the pad Thai with rice noodles since I don't eat wheat or gluten. Low cost for a good portion size and tastes good.
We visited the Ames location for the first time for a birthday and it was delicious! The service was prompt and attentive. Great selection of mocktails. Loved that it is quiet and you can easily carry on a conversation with others--even in a large group. Lots of gluten free options if you need those!
It is a great place to enjoy food really good food. They have gluten-free options for fish and burgers, which is a huge awesome. I hope to see the menu grow.
The owner is very involved. A safe place. They did have a good selection of games to play in the corner, but it needs to be restocked.
The parking is awful, but trivia is so fun. Trivia Tom is the best, and Cam is your go-to for anything. Melissa knows how to pour a proper Guinness.
I love how involved the owner is within the community. You'll see him mowing grass, fixing things, and still will stop to have a good chat.
Best of all, dog friendly outside area.
Ordered two cakes from Mel and some Gluten Free bites for my fiancee's birthday party.
Perhaps I'm cake ignorant and only used to grocery store cakes, but when I sent Mel the designs, I was just expecting an edible printout for the top. Mel, however, went above and beyond and made the whole cake themed.
People loved the cakes (not too sweet, but not unsweet) and were fighting over the gluten free bites. We had her party at Top Golf and every employee was stopping by asking where we got the cakes from.
Great food, service and atmosphere! Fabulous gluten free choices, way beyond just salads, buns and pizza crust!
Edit: Someone asked about accessibility. Entrance and flooring accessible. Don't recall how roomy the women's restroom was.
I have a very severe allergy to gluten and eat at chick-fil-a often. I went here and requested a gluten free bun as well as them to change gloves, wash hands, etc. I was then given a glutinous bun and no refund. Will never eat at this location again.
Gluten-free pizza is very expensive I order gluten-free pizza because I have to not because I want to and then when you tack on a large delivery fee because of that one pizza and a salad over $50 because it's gluten-free not fair I have to have it delivered because I can't drive
Pretty impressed that Culvers offers Gluten free buns and provides a Celiac safe process for preparing my food. The staff was very helpful in helping me decide and did a great job by being so professional and courteous!
It was my first visit and I went with my friend, who's a member. I have Celiac Disease among other food related issues. I was so happy to see such a variety of the good foods I can eat! Staff was helpful and our checkout person answered any questions I had. You're my new favorite store!
Service was slow, we ordered with our drinks and it still took over 30 minutes for our food, it was a Sunday night. We had to ask for refills. I can't have gluten, talked to the waitress about it, so she brought me my salad with croutons on it. Ordered endless shrimp and they were...ok, not much flavor, but the wood fired shrimp were good. Will put my money at the many other options in Ames, but not here.
the workers here always brighten my day with their enthusiastic and kind attitudes. amazing food and does a phenomenal job with my gluten allergy. would give them a million stars if i could.
Appriciate the fact they are gluten free conscious! 10/10 the flaw was their griddle must have been way too hot as my mom got a burnt sandwich :( and didn't get to have dinner that night. And my sandwich had no tomato which I asked for (mistakes happen) Maybe next time!
We tried this beautiful place after moving our daughter out of her dorm at Iowa State. The atmosphere was great with high ceilings, an open air vibe and lovely natural lighting. The breeze coming through the large windows was so nice as we enjoyed our meal. We came for lunch and got sandwiches and salads. Bonus for us- gluten free bread options! Our waiter was especially helpful and charming with the style of an artist. I wish I had tried a coffee as it smelled amazing, but I will definitely be returning for that next time.
Service was great. Room was freezing, I even had a sweatshirt on. Food was mediocre. I ordered street corn bowl with chicken. I was expecting more corn and black beans, I got a few pieces of corn and a few beans with a lot of rice. Chicken was dry. There was no pico de gallo on it and I did not see any cotija cheese. Needed more sauce as whole dish was kind of dry. My sister's fries were too dark. My husband is gluten free so few choices for him. He asked for their homemade potato chips and we had to pay 9.99 for a bowl of chips, as he had to order the truffle potato chips and leave all the seasoning off. Won't go back.
Fantastic atmosphere, wonderful staff, and tremendously delicious food. If you have not been to wasabi in somerset, you MUST try! The menu has something for everyone, including Gluten Free and vegetarian.
Absolutely love the pizza at this place. Hubby grew up eating this stuff and I envy him. We used to always get the wheat thick crust which is great. They have honey to spread in the crust--think of it as pre-dessert. This last time we got the white flour thin crust. Delicious! They have all combinations of crusts (Denver!) and I think they even have a gluten-free, but check yourselves. All the tables, chairs, and booths are grimy and the entire place could use a power wash and renovation. It wouldn't be the same as in the 1970's though. 😁
Fresh and healthy meal options. My wife is gluten free and dairy free and was able to get the chicken bowl with hummus. I got the Kibbah and gyro bowls. It all was delicious. Would come here again.
Best gluten free breakfast I did ever had. Amazing gf brownie! Cute brunch date place. Would 100% go here again!
Also accidentally left my purse and they ran out to give it to me. Thank you so much for everything the dot cafe!
Love coming here for place to do my Bible study or writing. I highly recommend the hearty burrito (I get it as a bowl with vegan cheese and I'm Dairy free and Gluten free). It is quite filling and has a lot of protein! The atmosphere is so calming here. 😌 I love it.
Stopped by yesterday because I heard they might have vegan pastries & I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience! I got a London Fog Latte with oat milk and my sister got an oat milk latte and there was no upcharge for dairy milk! The vibe is very modern and chill inside too (love the plants!)
For snacks: I got the gluten free and vegan chocolate tahini sandwich cookie which was great -VERY rich. The baklava was also really good and they had another gluten free cookie option as well. (I assume it rotates). Gluten-free vegan snacks were from Little Bohemia. They had non-vegan donuts as well.
They did a great job accommodating my gluten sensitivity and pregnancy cravings. Food came very fast and hot. The server worked hard and was kind. Food was very good.
Celiac friendly
