We were a party of seven and all of our dishes were delicious! Our server, Dustin, was great! Very friendly staff! I'm gluten-free and highly recommend!!!
It's a Mecca for vegetarians. Quality and atmosphere is quite good, though the prices have significantly risen and portions decreased lately. It's a must try if you are vegetarian, also one of the few places in Ithaca where you are guaranteed to get gluten free dishes if you are allergic. Also most of their famous cookbooks are available for sale at the entrance. For most people it's a good but somewhat overpriced choice.
My husband, mom, and I came to brunch this past Saturday. I'm gluten free, told my waitress I was and asked for some exchanges like gluten free toast. This was the only thing I ate on Saturday because later in the day, I had a massive gluten allergy reaction. I'm not sure if the waitress didn't tell the chef or the chef didn't read the ticket correctly, but there was gluten. I just want you to know because it's important that customers with allergies feel safe to eat here, especially when your menu states gluten free alternatives. It's a lovely, delicious restaurant that I'd like to come back to. Please on behalf of us non-gluten tolerating folks, watch out for our modifications. I just wanted to bring this to your attention. Thank you and have a happy new year. I sent this message to MIX on FB but they never got back to me.
Daughter has Celiac disease. Specifically asked cashier about gluten free cones. Was told all you had was the regular type gf cone. She was very excited and literally only ordered a child's portion just to get the cone. The ice cream (which she really didn't want) was then served in a cup with a statement of "we don't have anymore cones." I told attendant we'd just take refund for hers. Was informed they don't do refunds on card purchases and they'd have to wait until they could contact "corporate". We are from out of state! Traveling! Obviously, we won't be waiting around! 59 years old and I've NEVER heard of such a thing.
Specifically ask for a certain product (for serious health reasons).
Told it was available.
Paid for it.
Told it wasn't available and denied a refund.
That's some pretty cheesy service.
FYI. The actual ice cream was phenomenal.
Went there for gluten free options. I will not go back because of the price (10 dollar for a taco) but the tastes are very good. Their music is good too but can be hard to hear over other loud customers. They charge you an extra 18% automatically but the server will tell you to tip because that 18% extra charge is not for the tip.
Love their Sangria. Nice to get your drink at the bar while you are waiting for your table. They are able to serve Gluten Free entries. Too bad, the tortilla chips aren't fried in a dedicated GF fryer. Had to skip the chips and salsa.
Military & Healthcare Discount!
Great food and lots of options for adults and kids. We went on Father's Day and was there 10 minutes before they opened, but the owner still let us come in and get started. Kids age 11 & 14 both easily found something.
Great fruit cobbler for dessert. All food had a good presentation and taste. Gluten-free buns available as up charge. The mushroom sandwich was good. Did not know what to expect of it, but good. Chicken nuggets are like chicken bites, but very soft. Lots of options besides fries, including tots and sweet potato fries.
Like much of this area, parking is in a paid garage. Walk about a block.
The Boatyard grill is a little confused on what type of restaurant it wants to be, with an atmosphere that's not quite casual, but not quite formal. The food is good, not great, and quite overpriced. If the prices were consistently $2-5 less, and the music turned down a notch, this place could be really great. Unfortunately it is not, was not particularly memorable, and we often struggled to get a straight answer from our server about Gluten Free options.
Good food! They offer vegan options as well. They mention gluten free options, but it is mostly turning the sub into a loaded salad.
Most of the tables are set up outside, but there are a few spots inside to eat. Eating outside allows you to enjoy Ithaca’s unique downtown area. If you enjoy subs, soup, and salad then this is a good place to try out.
Amazing gluten free handheld pies! The West African beef pie with spicy sosu kaani sauce is so so so good. I can't get enough of that sauce. I also tried the chorizo pie. The salsa verde has an excellent flavor. They offer a rotating selection of fillings so I look forward to trying more savory pies. As for the sweet ones, blueberry is so good but cherry is always my favorite. These pies are so easy to eat, you may find yourself overstuffed (but happy)!
I love CTB and always go whenever I'm in town.
Please be careful packing your food, though -- we ordered a vegetarian bagel on sesame and another on a gluten free bagel and they were packed so that each box had half of each bagel.
The food was fantastic!
Chelsea made my sub- and was VERY thoughtful and considerate by asking me about my gluten tolerance. She made sure that my needs were met and I am VERY appreciative for that!
Wow! I ordered the vegetable tagine and peasant salad and admit at first i wondered if it would be enough to fill me up. Super delicious, super filling. My only regret is not coming here to Loumie’s soon. So, so good! Also very appreciative they label what is gluten-free : … )
Love the fireplace. Restaurant is always warm...especially great for dining in the winter months. Celiac knowledgeable, many delicious options for foods served gluten free.
Congratulations to Taverna Banfi for their exceptional range of vegetarian and gluten-free options! It’s impressive how you maintain such exquisite flavors and variety without compromising on quality. The ambiance is also incredibly pleasant, making it a delightful experience right in the heart of Cornell University.
Highly recommended!
Collegetown Bagel got us hooked! We visited three times in just 24 hours! It's a breakfast (and lunch) champion, offering tons of choices beyond just their delicious bagels. From refreshing smoothies and thick milkshakes (and a surprising selection of beers), there's something for everyone.
We also loved the salads and the variety of prepared meals and snacks you can grab and go for a picnic lunch. Plus, shoutout to Collegetown Bagel for offering gluten-free bread and bagels!
The only thing missing was a bit more friendly service. The staff were efficient, but a touch of warmth would have made our visits even better.
Overall, Collegetown Bagel is a fantastic choice for a delicious and convenient breakfast or lunch. The extensive menu, grab-and-go options, and gluten-free selections are a huge perk. With a little extra friendliness from the staff, Collegetown Bagel would be an absolute delight!
Love the concept and love the food! Everyone was amazing and the food even moreso, the blueberry coconut lemonade was the best! Also the portions are huge! My sister had the chicken and waffles and it was fantastic. The menus are labeled so you can see what's vegan and gluten-free and what's locally sourced. Definitely appreciate being able to support the local farmers.
Also, all ordering was done via an iPad at the table to limit contact. Every table was sanitized and they observed the social distancing rules. I highly recommend it and next time I'm in Ithaca I'm stopping by.
I stopped by Mama Said Hand Pies this past weekend with my Gluten Free friend, and we were pleasantly surprised by the variety of options in the store, savory and sweet, GF and not GF. I got the Japanese Beef Curry and a Blueberry Lemon hand pie, my friend got the empanada, and we both loved our food! The dough was perhaps a tiny bit dry, but they were both reheated and packed with flavor!
First time here- meal was lovely. All the courses were excellent, service was great, wine list is simultaneously serious *and* affordable. Bravo.
Bonus points for being so accommodating to my gluten-free situation. Not always an easy thing with French cuisine, but was no trouble at all here. Much appreciated, and we'll surely be back.
Popped in because I was passing by, delighted to find they had several gluten-free options. Picked up a slice of apple spice cake that was absolutely scrumptious!
So excited about this place! Amazing gluten free pizza! My friend got a large veggie calzone and was surprised by how huge it was! I can't wait to go back and have more of their pizza, I've missed hot, delicious takeout pizza so much. I have a mild wheat allergy, not celiac, so I can't speak to low-level cross contamination, but they answered my allergy questions and had great service!
So happy to see gluten free and vegan options. I am new to this diet and was stunned at how delicious the food was. The staff were lovely and everyone seemed to be having a great time and getting along well. Can’t wait to try more of their menu options.
Quick Work Lunch 8" pizza takeout review! Thank you Papa John's Pizza Family Run owners! You made my day by reassuring me that I can order a mini pizza with no cheese and tons of tasty veggies without being overcharged or being given a hard time. It is also very appreciate that our family members with gluten free allergies can eat at your place because you make your own pizzas and do not cross contaminate. This is great customer service! And I was greeted the moment I walked in the door. What a treat! Thank all of you.
I'm gluten free and dairy free which limits options at most places. The fries are supposed to be gluten free in a dedicated fryer. I ate them once with no issue but got glutened the second time. I tried the vegan gf curry option the third time, and it was just weird. Raw spinach with cashews on top of it with rice next to it and a pickle and raw carrot relish. Curry sauce to dump on top. It wasn't really a curry of any Asian variety. It was edible, just not tasty. I won't be ordering again though I'm at Liquid State at least once a month with groups that meet there.
I love Asempe Kitchen! The food is healthy (at least for my dietary needs), filling, and tasty. Service is fast, so I can be in-and-out when I’m in a rush for lunch, but the atmosphere is nice, so I like to chill there when I can take my time. Except for the (delicious) monthly Sunday brunch special, the food is all vegan—and I think gluten-free—which makes it inclusive for my friends and colleagues. All this makes it a great place for events! Recently Chef Kuukua kindly let us reserve the whole restaurant; she even rearranged it into one giant table so that we could all sit together. Despise most guests being non-vegan and new to West African food, *everyone* had a great time and gabbed about how amazing the food was (and how stuffed they were). It was a huge hit!
This is REAL FOOD people. Super good and hearty food. Very cheap prices. True diner feel from the get go.
No fancy vegan, vegetarian, no calorie, gluten free here.
Good old fashion American were "town folk" go.
Celiac friendly
Accommodating Gluten-Free