Loud AF inside, not necessarily their fault, tons of people packed in a small room.
Ordered online, showed up at the estimated time provided, order wasn't complete until 30 minutes later.
Asked them to bag gluten-free and non gluten-free items separately, they didn't.
Ordered onion rings but didn't get any. (My bad for not checking before leaving)
Burger looks like it was rare/undercooked.
This is about the 110th time I’ve been to gurus in Orem and every time the food has been excellent and the service has been fantastic. I’ve ordered just about everything on their menu and have never had a bad meal. This is a great place to go if you have to eat gluten-free. Highly recommended!
I understand that gluten free pizza is tricky but I’d expect more from a $20 price tag. The burnt ends are normal for pizza but with cauliflower crust, it turns into a cracker.
I love eating at Costa Vida! My sister and I both have celiac, and the employees are incredible about switching their gloves and keeping our meals separate from other orders. I eat here frequently because I can trust that I’ll feel great afterwards!
Heather our server was great taking care of all our needs. My daughter has a gluten allergy so Heather made sure we had gluten free fries for the table in addition to gluten free buns/meals. It was a great experience.
Such a lovely place and the food was delicious! The portions were very big and they had so many gluten free and vegetarian options! The entire staff was so kind and gave us free desert to try! We will be going back often :)
The food was amazing! So much flavor! We appreciated the gluten free options. It was priced well and the portions were generous. Also, it has a really fun atmosphere.
We saw the 4.6 star reviews and went out of our way off the interstate, excited to get a matcha on our way through town. We saw they had a very colorful lavender cold foam and we all chose to get it.
The matcha left a bitter taste in our mouths and the food coloring on the cold foam stained our teeth for an hour. Needless to say we all got upset stomachs and couldn’t finish our drinks. I wish they would come up with a more edible option that didn’t leave you feeling ill.
There was a dog yipping the entire time we were there and it was ear piercing as it struggled to get away from its “owner”. I think if dogs are in a cooperatively shared space and creating an excessive noise situation I would hope that the service crew would ask them to excuse themselves to tend to their animal versus tolerate the disruptive behavior that affects all.
We asked what baked goods were gluten free and what were not as the baked goods were not marked and it took some time for them to figure this out which felt like a guessing game and not wanting to take a risk we chose none.
The outdoor sitting area is a really nice option. Inside has tall ceilings and a nice energetic coffee shop feel. This place has great potential but maybe they could tighten up the operation. It was easy to get to and quick to park and access.
We come here every time we are in Utah and love the food. It’s so good. The Avocado Tartine is my favorite with a gluten free waffle. The Nutella Love is also super yummy.
My family and I absolutely loved this place! We originally wanted to go to TruReligion but it was a 2 HOUR wait on a THURSDAY 😳 yeah no. We went to the Brunch House instead and we couldn’t have been happier. Only a 30 minute wait and we were served quickly. Very friendly staff, great gluten free options that tasted great, yummy smoothies, and the lil potato chunks were divine wow! As you can tell, we loved it! It has trumped TruReligion for us.
First the positive: I really like the food. Especially love the gluten free options it’s awesome to have.
The bad: the service can be extremely frustrating. I usually don’t leave even semi-negative reviews but this place has been so frustrating lately. I called today to see if they had gluten free dough and I could hear over the phone the person asking someone else if they had it and then both employees saying “We have gluten free dough?” And “I don’t know where it’s kept if we do, I’m new here”. Then he came back and said “We don’t have it.”
My wife ordered the Buffalo chicken bun to go and they got it wrong 3 times. We finally got the right bun and the dough on the bottom was absolutely raw and still smelled like raw dough. She asked the employee and they brushed her off. I went back in after she showed me to get a refund.
In the past few weeks I’ve ordered gluten free items online and waited the extra 30 minutes plus that it usually takes before coming in only for them to say they were out of gluten free dough. (I don’t mind it takes longer for the items it’s just being told that they are out of item over 30 minutes after ordering)
I really like the food but it seems that the employees need more training and better systems in place.
Our server Kai was very attentive and so helpful with the ordering and dietary requests! He was great. The food was great, problem is with the communal style eating here, which is a fun concept, it is hard to get the right balance with the dishes, and it's a bit messy unless you order your own food. If the meals came in a more shareable style (precut, small grabbable portions) that make it easier to really enjoy the experience. Plus, if someone has a gluten/dairy allergy it kind of makes the shared side dishes lackluster even with the sauces on the side.
Nonetheless, Kai deserves 5 stars for making the experience wonderful.
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My sister and I have a LOT of food allergies (wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, eggs, etc.) And they went above and beyond to make sure we had food that was safe to eat that was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be adding this to the small list of restaurants that are so wonderfully accommodating for us. It is incredibly hard to find a place where we are able to just enjoy, and we hit the jackpot here.
The cashier wasn't friendly real friendly. Ordered the Denver Omelet to be gluten-free and didn't really get a response from him to acknowledge it. The food was very tasty.
Is the sigh and partial eye roll necessary from the cashier? All I needed to know is what is gluten free and what is not due to a severe allergy. The poor customer service just surprised me. Grateful for the manager to step in and answer my questions though! 😊
Best Boba in Provo for sure!! Loved the biscoff Boba 🤤 only thing I'd say is I'd love if the staff were more educated about celiac and what gluten is! Best practice is to wipe down surfaces and change gloves because they make sandwiches here
LOVE this spot.
If I have only one complaint the parking is a little bit chaotic- and turning left into it is not very fun but, it’s doable.
Always remind the people up front about the special you’re ordering that day and they’re happy to ring up the discount for you.
We got the Bandy and the Band manager with curry Gyoza and it was AMAZING
The quality of ingredients is great and so so filling. We were in and out of there 30 minutes flat the service is so fast and they’re really nice.
There’s super smash bros to play while passing the time. The inside is small but comfortable. We took the bar end near the window. There is a bathroom inside too. Wheelchair accessibility is limited due to how close the space is but if you’re brave or in a compact you could maneuver about.
The menu is nice to read too, the fonts aren’t crazy.
The oyster sauce is SO good here. They are also really clear about their vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. They are listed on menu and they have a list in the counter for whatever dietary resistance you may have.
They take tap to pay as well. The inside is very clean and they have a station to bus your own tables.
They offer water on a large shelf for self service.
There is an outdoor space to eat right in front of the restaurant with sun cover and plastic sheets for keeping the elements at bay.
Waiting in line usually goes out the door but the space can only hold four people inside and the line moves really fast so it’s no issue.
The staff is very friendly and greets you as you come in and leave. The food portions are huge. I ordered a big plate with 2 meats and split it with my significant other. I had katsu chicken and teriyaki chicken, Mac salad with rice. Also we had noodles that came with it. They have a daily special Monday through Saturday. You can choose from a small or large plate lunch. They have a few options that are gluten free: kailua pig, rice, fresh pineapple and katsu sauce. You can have a fountain soda drink or Hawaiian Sun juices, coconut water, 'Otai fruit drink. Snacks are kettle chips or spam musubi. Desserts are coconut cake, guava cake or pineapple cake.
We should have left when they brought out the bread. The bread honestly tasted like gluten free bread. The balsamic was cheap and the oil was CLEAR. I don't know if it was soybean oil or maybe avocado oil, but it was NOT olive oil. My wife's bowl of minestrone was almost bereft of any ingredients. Hardly any pasta, mostly broth. No beans. Weird.
My "lasagna?" noodles cheese, hamburger and canned sauce. NO seasoning. NO garlic, onion, oregano, basil, parsley, etc. Not even salt or pepper. And they covered the plate in sauce!! I was dumfounded after the first bite, so I passed it to my wife. So bland I couldn't finish. When the waiter came to check on the food, I told him it was terrible and, pointing to my plate, I said "that's not lasagna."
My wife's Caesar salad had decently seasoned chicken and the veg was fresh. So there was that. And while I actually like tomatoes in my salad, large slices of beefsteak tomatoes doesn't scream Italian. The italian dressing was canned. One step up from cafeteria salad.
They didn't charge me for the lasagna. So there is that. But you know the bad Mexican restaurants that rely on cheese for flavor? This reminded me of that only worse.
I wasn't expecting Cucina Toscana. Now that is a restaurant! I expected more of a family style Americanized Italian restaurant. But good. It wasn't. Nothing tasted unhealthy. It's just not a restaurant. There is nothing Dolce about this place. Steer clear. I almost never send food back or write reviews. But these people shouldn't be running a restaurant. How it got 4.3 or how it got awards I just don't know.
The food here is SO GOOD! And they are so kind and accommodating of my gluten free needs. I've been here twice and both times had wonderful experiences.
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