I'm not a big chain restaurant fan, however, True Food kitchen is an exception. It really is whole food. I appreciate that there are several vegan and gluten-free options. The butternut squash soup and the hot tulsi ginger and tea are somethings I always look forward to.
Super helpful and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and celiac cross contamination. Our family member with celiac showed no issues after having their "magic waffle." Almond flour was a concern as well and they let us know their GF flour is rice based and vegan. They said they are proud of their GF blend and we agree that they should be.
To go above and beyond for service, they asked when we would consume the waffles to know how much to cool them down and keep them from getting soggy.
Its hard to find places so accommodating and polite, this is a gem you dont want to miss if you are GF or just craving a good waffle.
O what an incredible meal we had at Cooper's Hawk! I'd seen a few people mention it in a local fb group and decided to take hubby for his birthday. He often eats gf to keep me safe and we had so many options!
They mentioned they just overhauled their gluten-free procedures not long ago and I felt very confident in all of our meal. Everything is made from scratch.
Started with a warm gf roll and butter
Appetizer: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Hubby's Plate: Blue Cheese Burger w/ Fries
My Plate: Cilantro Ranch Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries
Dessert: Truffles (as a birthday gift from Cooper's Hawk)
The bacon wrapped shrimp was probably my favorite part of the meal as the taste was one that just lingered. I mean fabulous. Just an incredible meal with great service and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything. Also loved our server Christine.
We hired Biscottis for our brunch wedding and everything was perfect! The food was amazing and hot! They handled our small 42 person wedding with ease. They easily accommodated our vegan, gluten free guests and they made sure we got all our leftovers. We were able to enjoy it the next day with some of our out of town guests before they left! It was great! My only comment would be there were some times that the buffet wasn't being managed well (according to our planner having to step in a few times). Other than that we felt like they were the perfect option for our brunch wedding.
I fell in love with both the neighborhood and the restaurant. Their food is so good, and I can order almost anything I like due to the gluten free friendly substitutions. Instead of breaded chickun they grilled my soy curls unbreaded, substituted their house patty that has gluten for a Beyond burger, and served me both on GF buns. I was ecstatic!!! A restaurant where I can enjoy Plant-Based Comfort Food, then enjoy the fantastic nearby shops (I’ll share in upcoming posts) is everything my heart desires. 🥰
FYI: I caution anyone with Celiac’s disease that cross contamination is possible, and the fryer/grill are shared.
Gluten Free Fried Pickles: This was the #1 reason I wanted to eat here. Yes, their menu is amazing, but I wasn’t sure I could enjoy much even with a gluten free bun as an option. However, fried pickles have long been a favorite that I haven’t enjoyed in almost a decade, and this is the first restaurant I’ve seen that has them. They were so good, I would order them, even if they didn’t have anything else I could eat. But, thankfully, they do!
I had these as a side for the Buffalo Ranch Chickun, specifically prepared to be gluten friendly, per my request. It was absolutely delicious, and I cannot wait to eat it again! I'm also looking forward to another Black Cherry Tarragon Stubborn Soda because it was delicious.
Murray Hillbilly has a laid-back atmosphere with books to read and games to play while you wait for your food. There’s even a small assortment of items to buy including t-shirts, hand-crafted hats, and a variety of eco-friendly items. I had to try on the crochet hats. They were absolutely adorable, and for those who don’t know I used to not be able to wear hats because I had too much hair. 😆 I loved that each one was different not just in color but in style, and it was neat to see how they each looked on me. Perhaps next time I’ll leave with one.
We often come here if we want delicious food in an unhurried atmosphere. Great drinks from teas and coffee drinks to mimosas. Lots of tables and study/chat areas inside and out. They usually have GF baked goods(at least one option) and they have gluten free options on the menu.
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Kristi Skipper
Shaun & Riya gave us a great first visit experience! I enjoyed tasting all of the flavors. There is something for everyone - so many unique flavors to choose from, including gluten free and dairy free options. The ice cream is so rich and creamy! The seating area is nice and we enjoyed the outdoor space. Great place!
Great place and ambiance. Not noisy. You can have a conversation at your table. Food was good and not salty or too sweet. Really accommodate your needs (gluten free, steamed tofu, etc). Highly recommended.
Stopped in at almost midnight. The place was busy we’re sold out on a couple of different selections but what they did have was amazing. They have gluten-free and vegan cookies. The deluxe cookies all tasted wonderful had a selection of about a dozen different varieties.
First time trying Insomnia Cookies. I’ve heard this isn’t the best location, but I had them delivered. The cookies were still warm. Some of them were a little hard around the edges but all soft in the middle. We tried a variety including cookies n cream, confetti, red velvet, gluten free chocolate chip and M&M. I feel like these have less sugar than Crumbl, and are smaller, which I like. I’ll definitely be going to other locations and trying various flavors.
This was my second time going to Coopers Hawk in Mandarin and it was even more amazing than the first. I was with my daughter, her husband, and 4 kids ages 7 to 15. Parking is a breeze, we were seated quickly, and greeted by our waitress, Leslie, right away. Leslie was perky and informative and unfriendly and attentive. She made sure to give the kids attention and even catered to my gluten free granddaughter. They have a great gluten free menu! All of the food came out hot and tasted amazing. My daughter and I got a flight of wine, which was amazing and a great price, and Leslie was great at helping us pick out what we liked! There was a minor mix up on my daughter’s plate which was very quickly and easily rectified! I would highly recommend going here. And you’ll be blessed to get Leslie to wait for you!