Soooooo many amazing options to choose from! Our surprise faves were the soft pretzels bites and the sourdough bread. Donuts were also yummy! They also had many dairy free and vegan options and were very allergy aware.
Go to spot, delicious food with interesting flavors combinations that have me coming back! Safe for gluten free and took other allergies very seriously!
the food was pretty okay!! unfortunately they were out of all of their lemonades which was a bummer :( otherwise they’re good with gluten free accommodations (on pizza and and sandwiches)
Top notch food. Quick and friendly service, Corey was attentive and helpful with modifications. Especially great spot for those with restrictions, options for vegan AND gluten free needs. New favorite: hibiscus green iced tea 🍵🧊
If you’re EVER near Denver, this is a must stop. I live in Colorado Springs and have already warned my partner that their gluten free Nutella pizza will be a pregnancy craving in the future we’re def driving for. 😂 They use gluten removed wheat starch from Italy (celiac safe but not safe for a wheat allergy) and separate prep areas and ovens for gluten free orders. Their fried eggplant is also one of the best meals I’ve ever had from a restaurant. They do have vegan cheese options too.
It’s order at the front, then they bring items to the table for you. If you like Kombucha, they have a rotating homemade Kombucha flavor which they make very well. I always leave here with my tummy feeling great. I do think the portions are on the small side, so come here if you want to feel light after eating. So many delicious gluten free options, and the staff are attentive to your dietary needs which I really appreciate
100% gluten free and extremely allergy friendly. Their chicken and dumplings was super flavorful and their French toast was the best gluten free French toast I’ve ever had — crispy on the edges and soft in the middle. Super convenient to order since you use a digital stand to do so and can see all allergens when picking your meal.
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Jacob T
First time coming to ‘El five’, my partner and I were first sat in a very awkward table on the edge of the restaurant- thankfully they were accommodating to moving us out to the patio. We were initially asked if we had any allergies (my partner has a gluten allergy and another allergy as well- any consumption of either causes severe debilitating migraines, blacking out, and loss of appetite for at least a week) we were made aware of which options were gluten free- the server was more than knowledgeable about the ingredients and advised us of the fact that they use the same fryer for both gluten and gluten free options. If you have celiac, I would avoid getting food here.
We initially were looking to get the eggplant fries which say they’re “gluten free” but yet are not guaranteed. Our server gave us a recommendation based on allergy preference. When the food came out we weren’t sure what we had ordered since we had to switch our initial pick so we were not dealing with any cross contamination. They ended up bringing out the wrong dish to the wrong table and unfortunately my partner consumed a good majority before we were made aware the mistake happened.
If you are gluten free or have any sort of allergy definitely be weary of ordering and double check before consuming. They ended up not charging us for our meals thankfully- unfortunately that doesn’t change the mistake made but the gesture was appreciated.
On the bright side, the drinks were good and the people working at there were very nice- just be cautious and ask twice.
** Update- definitely a major concern for anyone with celiac, not worth it for the price or the possibility of being served food containing an allergen without them triple checking that they’re doing everything right. Our bill totaled $160 for two people. The only reason we went here was for the abundance of gluten free menu items advertised, which they clearly cannot truly provide. You would think they could afford to have a separate fryer to actually accommodate the allergies that are LABELED MENU ITEMS LISTED AS GF.
I hope someone within management/ownership realizes the detrimental effect that this caused and will make changes to the way they prepare/serve food. I have been to restaurants with no gluten free options that were able to accommodate us no problems and no worries after the fact.
Don’t waste your time or money.
Patio was great. Food was excellent. Huge portions, the papusas are GIANT. Chips and salsa were top notch. Chose Monses due to the 100% gluten free kitchen to accommodate celiacs in our party.
We had breakfast there twice while staying at the hotel. The service is excellent and the Eggs Benedict was amazing. The use polenta instead of bread and proscuitto instead of the more traditional Canadian bacon. I would like to go back and try dinner here as the ambiance is really cool. Big windows facing the street. I am Celiac and they have lots of Gluten Free options in addition to a dedicated GF prep space. They take it very seriously and I was safe here. The bar area is really cool on the corner of the building.
This place is great if you have a dairy allergy as most things are vegan by default. If you have a gluten allergy you have to be careful as they do not have have a dedicated gluten free fryer. The killer for me is that I have issues with gluten dairy and soy. They had very few dishes available that could accommodate my soy allergy. Caprese pizza with cashew ricotta. It was ok. I was devestated I couldn't have the chicken and waffles.
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Jes Duffy
This is the best Gluten Free & Celiac Safe bakery EVER! They are 100% gluten free, I was shocked when I went to order and everything I saw was gluten free, because it looks that good! Not only is the presentation of the food absolutely amazing, but I can’t even begin to talk about the taste! Everything I have tried has been incredible there. They have, donuts, bagels (& bagel sandwiches!!), cannolis, beignets, baguettes, cinnamon rolls, crepes, & more!!! I’m always blown away with the taste. If you go, I recommend trying the “Whole Lotta Farm” breakfast sandwich, the cinnamon rolls (which you can take home frozen!!), and the cannoli. Everything is made fresh DAILY, which is amazing! But be warned that if you see something you want on the menu, the earlier in the day you go, the better. Because everything is made fresh you have to get there before it sells out! Or you have to wait til the next day. So so happy I found this place!!
The cake was very good. You can't go wrong with this place being gluten free. They have zero room for custom orders. I wanted to have one layer of cake replaced by a other and they refused. I also asked for it to be decorated for a birthday party. In less than ten minutes from the car to King Soopers and then to my dad's across the street, the lettering stuck to the top of the box, because they didn't put any cardboard in to protect it. Just amatures. I will go back again, but they are expensive and just know they are not a wedding cake shop. They are not there yet.
Photos of the issue. At least the cake still looked OK. Thanksfully it was a birthday party and not a wedding.
Celiacs, be extremely cautious! I was mistakenly served a regular hazy IPA containing gluten after specifically ordering a gluten-free option. As someone with celiac disease, I was excited to enjoy a beer again and trusted the staff to serve the correct one. Unfortunately, they gave me the Steep Hazy IPA instead of the gluten-free Holiday Hazy IPA. Being from out of state, I didn't recognize the difference right away and assumed it was what I ordered.
This kind of mistake isn't minor — consuming gluten can have serious medical consequences for people with celiac disease. The staff did comp my bill, but the error left me very distressed, and there’s no way to know yet what health repercussions I might face.
If you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, I strongly recommend exercising extreme caution when ordering here.
I have celiac so have to eat gluten free, going to a restaurant where every item on the menu but one is gluten free is incredible! But for people who think gluten free isn’t good, I’m the only one in my family who has to be and they all said some of their meals are the best they ever had. One had the filet. Another the Salmon. Truly delicious! Last night was my first time trying Piripi but we will be back again soon, so many items to try!
The food and coffee is great. I love that they are 100% gluten free. The strawberry pistachio bar was outstanding! I’ve have nothing like this where I live in Florida.
Amazing! Ever since I've become gluten and dairy free for health reasons 6 years ago, I've been searching for a Cinnamon Roll I could finally eat and I found the best one! I'm so happy I've found a bakery like this and I'll definitely be back soon to try everything!
Amazing restaurant. Amazing staff! especially server Tami! My wife and I have become definite regulars. My wife also has Celiac Disease so finding a restaurant that’s gluten free and delicious is very difficult. Highly recommend this restaurant!
These are hands down the best gluten-free, dairy-free baked goods I’ve ever tasted in my life. The dessert breads are so moist (not dry like many gluten-free breads) and taste just like the fresh baked goods that you’d get at a farmer’s market… actually, even better than those too. If you are someone who loves baked goods but needs to avoid gluten and dairy, do yourself a favor and try these. They are like manna from heaven, lol. I will definitely be ordering again and again.
I really have liked this gluten free cinnamon raisin bread a lot…the texture has changed and seems to be more dried out and kind of crumbly. I have been buying this bread for many years , and hope i don’t have to change
I couldn’t recommend this establishment more. I have several food allergies which makes eating on vacation kind of scary. Luckily, this was stop number one on the first day and I ended up having breakfast/lunch here everyday. They had multiple gluten free/vegan bakery items and were able to adjust menu items to meet my needs. All of the employees are so kind and welcoming. They accidentally made a mistake with my order the first day and were very apologetic and made me a new dish with a complimentary piece of DELICIOUS gluten free toast. The chef even came out the second time to ask additional questions which was dearly appreciated. The owner and staff are all top notch. Additionally, the atmosphere is very cozy and laid back. You can come and go or dine in. I just can’t say enough good things. I recommend this place to anyone, but especially for people with specific needs.
The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I went two days in a row because it was so good and celiac safe. Everything tasted fresh. Can’t beat fresh squeezed juices for cocktails. We need one in Minneapolis, MN.
Stopped by on our journey today & whilst I am not gluten free I must say the pastries & cakes were absolutely delicious & all baked on the premises, you would not of known they were gluten free & must say this has persuaded myself to go gluten free for the good health
We are celiacs and traveled to Denver for family. We were super excited about trying this place, but we walked in and the place was DISCUSSING!! The guy working there was very mean and their selection was very low and not what it looked like on the website. The guy was being sarcastic the whole entire time. The kitchen workspace was visibly very dirty. We are very strict celiacs and he was not wearing gloves and offered us bread out of a random plastic bag . he was touching it with his bare hands, and that was a major health concern for us. Do not recommend coming here!! and it’s safe to say we will never be coming back.
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Renna Harris
We worked with Sakeo for catering our wedding donuts, featuring a large donut wall, and it was an absolute hit! There were no leftover donuts at the end! The donuts were incredibly fresh and delicious. We loved having a unique dessert option that many of our guests were trying for the first time (on top of that, they were gluten-free). The donuts were not only tasty but also beautifully presented. We highly recommend booking Mochi Thai'm for your next event or wedding!
We didn’t know this was a gluten free bakery. No signage stating their baked goods were gluten free. Bought 2 chocolate cupcakes that were brutal. Chocolate frosting was the worst. Cupcake was like eating a week old bran muffin. Very little selection. No baked goods to speak of. Might be the worst bakery we’ve ever been to. Who’s baking this stuff anyway! This place won’t last.
This became one of my favorite places when I became Celiac. I’m not sure if the portion sizes have gone down considerably, but I wouldn’t recommmend getting food to go on a specialty occasion such as Mother’s Day, etc.
The food is amazing! You can tell it’s made with love, however the portion size I received on Mother’s Day could’ve easily fed my toddler. I think they were super busy just trying to keep up on orders so the food was being portioned out scarcely. For $39 for a gluten free marinara spaghetti I expected a little more; especially in these economically tough times.
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