This was my first time visiting the restaurant. I was in town for a wedding and googled. Having celiac and egg allergy it not always easy to find a good place with good options, but I was amazed by the food here. I went back a couple time's before leaving. This is going to be my to go spot always when in SA. Staff were great, atmosphere is very cute and friendly and did I mention the food ....it was AMAZING, so delicious, great variety , it made me like a normal person enjoying food actual regular food and not having to worry about getting sick!!! A definite win!!!
Really good food, decent price and atmosphere. Gluten free. The thoughtfully crafted gluten-free offerings, such as the French toast and well executed smashed potatoes, are a testament to the kitchen’s attention to detail. I really like the complimentary tap water scene they have on the patio
Service is always top notch! The food was excellent, the creme brulee and drinks were awesome! I love the fact that they have so many gluten free options. Definitely will be back!
Very pleasant experience. The waitress told me “we take allergies very seriously here. We don’t have a seperate GF menu because the majority can be made GF”.
As someone with celiac disease, finding safe and delicious gluten-free options can be a challenge, but Pondicheri absolutely delivers! Their menu has so many naturally gluten-free dishes, and the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions. It’s such a relief to enjoy incredible Indian-inspired food without worrying about cross-contamination.
Everything I’ve tried has been packed with flavor, fresh, and so thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere is also warm and inviting, making it a great spot for anything from a casual lunch to a special night out. If you’re gluten-free (or just love amazing food), this place is a must-visit!
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Great GF breakfast/brunch spot. Pancakes, hashbrowns, eggs, bacon, drinks!
They ask “preference” or “allergy”. Menu is not marked with GF but servers help walk through what is GF.
I always have a lovely time here but writing this review to shout out our lovely sever Ariana. She was such a light and her energy made the experience that much better. The shrimp & grits is great and my friend who has a gluten allergy never has to worry when she comes here. 10 out of 10 will recommend.
Gluten Free for the win! I've missed Biscuits & Gravy for years now. It was amazing! I wish we lived here because this would be a regular spot for us all the time!
Snooze is my new go to for breakfast. So many options for gluten free (celiac). I’ve tried most of their pancakes all delicious not huge fan of the French toast (gf) it was dry to me.
The food is delicious and the portions are generous, with plenty of gluten-free options available. However, be prepared for a wait, as there's usually a line and parking can be quite difficult.
What a great place! I was astonished by how great the food is here, especially the gluten free options. I haven’t had fried chicken in years and I devoured it in seconds. It was absolutely spectacular. Our waitress was incredible as well.
We arrived Saturday around noon and didn't have to wait. Food is always fabulous and the staff are friendly and attentive. They have lots of gluten free and vegan options. Love this place!
I was really excited to try the Original Pancake House after reading positive reviews, especially about their gluten-free waffles. As someone with a severe gluten intolerance, I was eager to finally enjoy a decent GF waffle. When we arrived, I made sure to clearly specify my need for the gluten-free option when ordering.
At first, everything seemed great. The waffles were delicious, and both my husband and I were impressed by how good they tasted, especially for a gluten-free version. However, a few bites in, I started feeling uncomfortable. At first, I thought maybe it was just me, but it quickly escalated. I had to rush to the restroom and realized something was very wrong. It turns out, after my husband checked with the waitress, we had actually been served regular, full wheat waffles—not the gluten-free ones I’d ordered.
This is a huge issue, especially for anyone with serious gluten intolerance or allergies. It’s not just a minor mistake—this could have been dangerous. I am extremely disappointed, and this is something that should never happen, especially when dietary restrictions are clearly communicated. It’s hard to trust a place that can’t get something so basic right. I won’t be returning, and I’d advise others with gluten sensitivities to be cautious.
Suzi was our waitress and she was wonderful! great service and she remembered my daughter and granddaughters from past visits! even remember that my daughter had a gluten intolerance! food was amazing too
Every dish we ordered was delicious. Alejandro provided very friendly and helpful service. His recommendations did not disappoint. We ordered the gluten-free cinnamon roll pancakes, absolutely delicious! Gluten-free eggs Benedict were a real treat and the hashbrowns were super flavorful without being too salty. I was super impressed with the very reasonable amount of time it took for our food to make it to the table. This was a much better experience than previous visits and wait time. Perfect Mother’s Day brunch.
The food is exceptional! However, it's really disappointing that they don't allow you to substitute toast/tortillas for anything else. If somebody is gluten intolerant or is avoiding grains, it's frustrating that they have to throw away money away because "we can only add another side."
Aiden was an energetic host and server that kept the coffee mugs full. The food was outstanding. The bake potatoe omlette was an unexpected yum (the green onions really made the flavor pop). My sister had plenty of gluten free options, her pancakes actually had flavor. Don't care for the diner look but I am old school. I miss the cozy home feel of the original location.
Im visiting my family from out of town, had an amazing experience at this location! Both my mom and I are extremely symptomatic celiac. Our server, Anita took such care to ensure that all our concerns were very clearly addressed and the manger even came over to check in on us and gave us extra treats. I’ve never been so confident and felt so comfortable and safe eating out before. Will definitely return again next time I visit. Thank you so much!
Loved my experience at The Brunch District! I had the gluten free waffles and was blown away. Will absolutely be coming back just for those. The service was also fantastic. I was taken care very quickly and my food came out very shortly.
Love going to snooze! I rarely eat out as it gets expensive as someone with a gluten allergy. But I always make sure to order some to-go to be able to enjoy at home. Wish they were open for dinner too. The variety their menu has if perfect for any cravings you may have. The seasonal options are always delicious as well.
This place is great! The food is delicious. The atmosphere is great. Best spicy bloody Mary I've ever had. We will be back again and again! Ask for Tara she's THE BEST. So sweet and helpful. They have the best gluten-free options, also. So good
Food is good but pretty loud inside to have a conversation however we went on a Sunday morning and it was very busy. I like the gluten free options for the pancakes.
The staff was very friendly. I was able to order gluten free pancakes, and have a dairy free omelette. The breakfast sausage patties tasted funny, but that probably brand preference. I chose the breakfast buffet, on Sunday. There is cross contamination, so if you are celiac, it wouldn't be safe. I have inflammatory arthritis.
This place is always hopping. The atmosphere is fun. The staff is always attentive. I have celiac and have so many options. They are very careful for no cross contamination. I bestie here for the first time last week and she loved it. Thanks Snooze and Bianca best waitress!!
They offer gluten-free pancakes on the menu, but the woman on the phone told us that they "do not have a separate area to prepare the gluten free items", which basically makes them not gluten free at all due to cross-contamination. Just a warning to anyone who needs to know, the menu is kind of lying...
Stacy is great- when you walk in she’s attentive to what’s going on, gets you seated as soon as possible and so so nice.
Service is always quick and food is consistently good. Not to mention, they have gluten free pancakes!!
This is a new brunch must for my husband and I! I recently became gluten free and had the BEST GF pancakes I’ve had yet. They also can make almost any menu item GF. My mother in law is also Vegan and said her pancakes were also incredible.
The service was great. The vibe was awesome. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well.
Do yourself a favor and GET THE BACON 😋
I love Original Pancake house!! We go weekly and Stephanie makes sure our food and service is top tier! She makes this place feel like home. Also, the gluten free pancakes are great!
Took them forever to get our order, being that it was not even that full. So much i had to call to make my order and then they actually got it done in 10 minutes... when I went to pick it up while I was sitting at the table ( which I ordered from the table after waiting for over 20 minutes), The minute they noticed it was me.. the costumer service got worse. The owner came out and apologized, yet gave me a burger with just a bun and the meat... I needed a gluten free bun due to an allergy, which they stated.. they had.. they don't, or they dont know what gluten free is.. so allergy my husband got.. DEF NOT GLUTEN FRIENDLY.
I rarely post negative reviews.. most of the times I would just go somewhere else. But their food did look good, and I wanted to give them a chance. However we are never coming here again.
Beacon Cafe breakfast is delicious. In addition to a full menu for all, their gluten free pancakes are incredible. Their flavored coffees rival the drive through coffee spots. I wish more people knew about this hidden gem.
Gluten free pancakes were top notch! Sweet potato scramble was incredible at first, but then i noticed certain parts were a bit too oily. Service was great. I would come back on my next trip to Fredricksburg.
Really subpar food and service. Queso was quite good but the food was over cooked and they got things wrong a couple times. They have gluten free options but it SUCKED.
Teresa was our waitress and the service was top notch. Great menu - with gluten free and healthy options. Love coming here for both brunch and lunch! The food is delicious!
I did not have a great experience at this restaurant. While the food was good and I was able to make substitutions for a gluten free eggs benedict, the service was barely acceptable. I don't have high standards for service, but my server would talk without letting me respond and walk away. While I don't know what was going on in the back, the restaurant was not busy and the other servers were not rushing around. The server handed me the check with my food and ran, did not bring items I requested, did not check on me, and again would speak then run off without letting me respond.
Overall I did not have a good experience here. I may be getting only takeout in the future.
Today came in & ordered the calamari as brunch. We’ve ordered it many times before and most of the time it’s good but today half of it was so overcooked that it was completely hard and inedible not to mention the way that impacts flavor of what was edible. Barely ate 4 ounces of normal sized calamari slices cooked properly. Visually you could see that it was way overcooked and crumbly, I’m not sure why it would be sent out. Sadly this isn’t the first time our meal preparation accuracy and quality has been inconsistent when we’ve come in to order various items on the menu. We’ve kept trying because we are gluten free but after today it will likely be even longer before we return again.
This was our first time eating at this location. We had heard great things so had high hopes. Honestly, this was average at best. We were promptly greeted and seated in a near empty restaurant. I asked about a gluten free menu and the person seating us recommended the Dutch Baby because "it is mostly egg". I moved on because it's obvious she had zero clue what gluten free is and decided to ask the waitress instead. I asked and she got a glazed over look on her face, so I took a chance and just ordered and hoped for the best. I had the buckwheat pancakes and bacon.
They were not done through. The outside was done, but gooey in the middle. All 3 of them. The bacon was tasty. My guy has the country breakfast (I think that's what it was called - biscuits with eggs and sausage covered in a miniscule amount of cream gravy). His only comment was "does yours have any flavor?"
As for service, our waitress came to get drink orders immediately. Then, the only thing we can figure out is she had to go pick, roast, and grind the coffee beans for my coffee and make the soda syrup for my guy's Diet Coke because it took so long for her to return a manager and no less than 4 other servers stopped by to ensure our drink order was taken. Service for the rest of the meal was equally slow. We got there at roughly 8:20 on a Sunday morning. We didn't linger after eating and didn't leave until close to 9:30 - there were only about 5-6 other tables occupied so it wasn't a matter of anything being backed up.
Overall I was underwhelmed by the whole experience.
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