This was an awesome place!! The waiter was super educated regarding celiac restrictions, he was able to mark everything on the menu that we could or not eat and tell us all the changes they could make. Food was excellent and overall a great experience.
The place wasnβt super packed but still busy. We ordered two gluten-free pizzas to-go and had a 30 minute wait. Manager at the time was apologetic and helpful when we went inside to ask about progress.
Pizza tasted great but was a little on the crispier side and was not cut. The cheese showed lines of scoring but the dough wasnβt cut through at all and we had to spend some amount of time cutting through the dry dough
I never normally leave a review for anywhere but I am obsessed with this place π!For so many reasons, I am coeliac and have dined breakfast lunch brunch and dinner and the options are amazing and delicious.The staff are superb so so kind so knowledgeable and lovely girl even reassured me that they use separate everything to make my meal and hoped I wouldnβt be worried ! I have been coeliac for 10 and a half years and never have I had so much reassurance from somewhere which is amazing as I feel so normal and relaxed which is rare when going out to eat with an allergy .The food is lovely so much choice which again is rare ! And itβs cheap what more could you want . This location is my favourite in Belfast as I have been to another one but the staff werenβt the same couldnβt recommend more β€οΈ
Right next door to the Ulister Hall, this chic and hip cafe is eye-catching and attention getting right from the outside glass windows to all the art walls. The service was great. The staff was friendly and the gluten-free scone, which we couldn't find anywhere else in all of Ireland, was delicious. It's baked fresh daily on-site and comes with jam and clotted cream.
Pizza was nice, even the gluten free, but the waitress was deluded. Cold, very hard to catch her eye for a drink for the kids, no sense of customer experience
Went here tonight for my sisterβs birthday. I managed to drop the (homemade) cake I had for upside down in the box when getting out of the car on the way in π€¦πΌββοΈ The staff were amazing at helping me salvage it, we did a pretty good job imo hahaha! I canβt eat gluten and am allergic to chilli and the staff were amazing at helping, so many options and the food was unreal! Huge thank you to Padraig and Joanne for going out of their way to help me save the cake π₯°
i said i was gluten intolerant from the moment i walked in, when i ordered my food and asked if the soup was gluten free it seemed majorly out of the servers way to do that for me, she said sheβd ask. She never came back, ordered the soup and fries i asked for, not letting me know if they were gluten free or not. had to ask a different server to go and check twice about the fries and soup, after they had arrived. I wasnβt given the soup options it was chosen for me, again not knowing at this point if it was gluten free. I didnβt feel that welcome by who was serving me and iβm pretty sure i was over charged. Everyone else lovely and lovely cafe but i didnβt enjoy my time there.
atmosphere is very nice and relaxing with low lighting, the food was phenomenal!! we ordered lots of food and shared between us and everything tasted great. they even have a variety gluten free and vegan options. service was amicable and attentive.
Amazing food & service every time here! Delicious menu with great options and a willingness to make adjustments for various dietary requirements, including veggie, gluten-free, and with a dedicated vegan menu. And also picture-perfect presentation! Upbeat, friendly atmosphere, tunes on the go, and if you're lucky, you might have a wee doggie seated nearby! The effort that goes into this place is evident and I'm pretty certain that anyone who gives it a try soon becomes a regular.
Excellent place with great atmosphere, service and food. They were very welcoming to me and my dog. Good gluten free options on menu and they even have a doggy menu!
If you're in belfast you have to go to maggie mays for lunch, they have 3 locations with the nicest staff and best food. A wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and also gluten free food is provided. Definitely one of Belfast's most iconic cafes. They provide a range of food so there will definitely be something for everyone!
Had our wedding anniversary celebration here. Loved it.
Food.... steak amazing and reflective of the price...probably the best I've had so far.
Wife was happy with the curry dish.
Good menu with very good gluten free options
Desserts very good too
Drinks...great choice of beers, wines and cocktails.
Staff...waiting staff are great. Funny but sincere and very interactive
Surroundings...we sat wondering what the building was before...like years ago as it is modern but has kept the old coving and plaster faces at the ceiling.
Kitchen staff punctured to look after everyone as you can clearly see them working away but overall a brilliant atmosphere.
Five star in my book.
I will be back very soon.
Thanks for making our anniversary a memorable one.
I'm coeliac and I went to order something I was told was gluten free only to have them return a few times to tell me things in it weren't actually gluten free. Then I was told I could only substitute things if I was going to pay for then as add ons. This greatly increased the price. Also was extremely salty
Called into Maudes to check if they had a gluten free menu..They had GF sourdough so I ordered an open sandwich and my wife had corn fritters.We waited a while but the place was busy and it was worth the wait.The food was delicious and there was loads of it.Great value.The staff are lovely too..we will be back.
Ordered gluten free dough balls for 4 servings, I was sent 10 dough balls. Have ordered this before and it was a ton of them. This time not so much. Charged 15 pounds for 10 small balls of bread. Totally ridiculous and the phone number to contact the store is not working. Very disappointed.
We called in here on Monday evening for a family meal and we were very impressed. We had a coeliac with us and were pleased to find out they had a dedicated gluten free menu and also loads of gluten free options on the main menu. The prices were great and the food was beautiful. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good priced beautiful meal in Belfast and to anyone with any food allergies or intolerances. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. The bar itself was lovely and super cosy. Also if you like chicken wings this is the place to go, the wings were super crispy but also super saucy at the same time which I find it so hard to get anywhere.
The food here was absolutely wonderful, and we really enjoyed getting a taste of the local cuisine. Since my partner is a very sensitive Coeliac, we made sure to inform the restaurant when bookingβand Iβm happy to say we were incredibly well taken care of.
The well-informed staff were kind and attentive, guiding us through the menu and pointing out what was safe to order. While they were upfront about the general risks of cross-contamination (since the food is prepared in the same kitchen), they went above and beyond to reassure us. They double-checked everything with the kitchen, made sure separate cookware and fryers were used, and handled everything with real care. They even adapted certain dishes to be gluten-free for us.
My partner had absolutely no symptoms after the meal, which further confirms the level of care and precautions the restaurant took on our behalf.
Highly, highly recommend this spot if you're looking for delicious food with genuinely thoughtful service (gluten-free or otherwise).
Cyprus Avenue is hands down my favourite place for a Sunday lunch in East Belfast. The menu, presentation, service, ingredients are creative, fresh and flawless. Seafood and vegan options are spot on. My celiac friend has never had any issues with GF and DF options. Coffee is great with dairy free alternatives. I love their outdoor seating on a sunny day. Honestly, it's a joy to be there from 'hello' to 'see you soon'. Roadside parking is the only little thing I could do without; it's hard to find a spot nearby on a busy day. Five stars overall. (Sorry, no pics atm. I'm always so excited to eat there that I dig in straight away. I'll have to remember to take some photos next time :)
Went for dinner with a group of friends. Everyone's food was really good quality and the menu had something to suit everyone. They could do pretty much the whole menu gluten free with a couple of modifications and it was fantastic. The mocktails were great too. Service was great and didn't feel rushed at all.
My wife decided to go to Frankie & Benny's after shopping. She had been when they first opened a long time ago. The food pricing on the menu seemed fair, considering costs at other vendors. However when the food arrived, it was a culture shock, it was frozen skinny fries out of a packet, frozen onion rings out of a packet. My son's burger is from the gluten free menu, so I understand how difficult it, but it was also a frozen burger pattie, in a frozen bun. Honestly the only thing that I'm thinking had any technical attachment was the chicken melts with cheese & bacon, unfortunately it was cooked that long it was like nawing beef jerky. Avoid like the plaque, don't waste your money, almost Β£50, for this food from the 90's, disgraceful even charging for this kind of food. My advice is get a proper chef. Someone who takes a bit of pride in there cookery skills & knowledge.
The Merchant Hotel, 16 Skipper St, Belfast BT1 2DZ, UK
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Daniel Cairns
Disappointed. The beef doube was bland and needed a lot of salt to try and get some flavour out of it.
Apparently the chicken was really good.
A shame staff didn't ask how the meal was otherwise we would have given feedback.
We left hungry
Staff were really lovely and there are gluten free options available
REALLY overpriced for what it was.
135B Upper Lisburn Rd, Finaghy, Belfast BT10 0LH, UK
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Kathleen Bakewell
Millars took an unimpressive little "shed" and turned it into an attractive place to dine. The menu is inventive, portions are generous and coeliac options are excellent. Staff are attentive and knowledgeable. My favourite place for dining out.
Gots meselfs a yummy SCRUMMY latte and gluten-free scones. Had an incredible selection of tasty treats and good milk options too for spicing up your coffee drinking experience if you fancy!!! Was absolutely yummers!! Very friendly staff and great service! Yummers! #yum #yum #yum
Gluten and Dairy free= YES. This little place has gluten free toast and diary free ( vegan cheese). They are very accommodating and willing to substitute things that will be safe for special dietary needs.
I had the Titanic burger with GF bread and Vegan cheese. Very good. BUT the thing that made my day was their dairy free (Vegan) shakes. I have not had a shake in years. This was super good.
The young women serving us were friendly and helpful. Highly recommen you check this little place out.
The quality of food is excellent. It is well cooked and presented.
They manage to provide a huge number of varied meals well.
Service is very good and attentive.
We had a gluten free diner with us and they were very helpful and spent time ensuring she felt well provided for and secure in their processes.
It can be loud which might be off putting for some. There were two large groups celebrating when we were there. The staff coped with them well.
Went there today for the first time. Everyone enjoyed their food, and they were able to accommodate a gluten-free diet. The place was really busy for a Monday evening, showing they are doing something right.
I got the gluten free burger and chips. Clearly nobody who works there has tasted the bap. You can easily steam gluten free baps and then fry them or grill them- it only takes a minute - and you absolutely need to do this in order to make them edible. The gf bap was like eating a stale bap. Absolutely no trouble was gone to to make this a good gf burger. Chips were just average. The dessert was good- the gf chocolate coconut dessert was actually tasty. But I wouldn't go back.
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