Food was delicious, we had 3 sweet waffles which we thoroughly enjoyed. One member of our party cannot eat gluten so it was great to see that gluten free waffles were available. Service was good and I absolutely love the fact that the building itself is an old water mill. You can still see the inner workings of the water mill inside in a little museum area. My only complaint is the booking system and the queue. I tried to come in the day several times on weekends, could not get parked and found there was a massive queue. There was no option to pre-book a table which seemed absolutely nuts to me, especially when some people are elderly or disabled and cannot stand or walk for long periods of time. Not at all inclusive from this point of view! I did enquire whether it would be possible to pre-book and was told no. I can therefore only assume that for some reason the owners like the massive queue as it could very easily be resolved by introducing either an online or telephone booking system. In the end to avoid the queue I came at 11am on a weekday. However, the difficulty in getting a table without queuing will make it practically difficult for me to come back again in the near future given I work full time Monday-Friday. I'd love to recommend to friends and relatives but don't feel I can on account of the queuing and lack of booking system.
I had afternoon tea here with a friend today. The food was delicious and plentiful- we could have had top ups of scones and did have a top up of tea. We did not feel rushed at all.
The gluten free afternoon tea was lovely and I was asked if I would like something instead of the chutney in my cheese sandwich as that was not gluten free, which made me feel safe about bringing a coeliac here. All in all a lovely experience.
Really great place for brunch. Myself, my partner and our two friends all had a Full English, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Accommodations were easily made for my partner, who is a coeliac. Only lose a star because one of the waitresses was quite blunt / rude / looked like she'd rather be elsewhere. All of the other staff were lovely, though.
Delicious meal, friendly and efficient service and we felt particularly supported as we had a coeliac in the party - they were knowledgeable about gluten cross contamination and arranged everything with no fuss
Gluten-free delicious ramen. I’m a coeliac and felt pretty safe. They did inform me that they can’t guarantee zero cross contamination but that they were trying their best to avoid it. As always in non-certified locations, go at your own risk.
Nice atmosphere and staff. However NOT COELIAC FRIENDLY. If you have a low gluten sensitivity, it could potentially be suitable if following the gluten free options on menu. I was told that toasters, fryers etc. are shared with gluten food items. Staff however did show some awareness regarding the cross contamination issues, but required initial prompting to investigate. Substitutes were not made and my ‘gluten free BLT with chips’ became an expensive salad! Otherwise, a nice stop for a drink or a regular meal if not gluten free!
One of the best pubs I've been to in England! They have amazing gluten free knowledge- including gluten free sunday roasts and yorkshire puddings! The service was extremely friendly and they were always trying to improve your experience. The outdoor seating area is lovely on a sunny day and they have umbrellas if it's too sunny. The food and drinks are also very well priced!
One of the breakfast places that opens pretty early. Eating area is beautiful, and decor extends to the washroom (only 1).Friendly service, very prompt. They know their food and it was important because I am gluten intolerant. Food is excellent. Hubby ended up with an extra cup of coffee because he wanted to linger a little longer. Just off the main street, behind Subway, but it's blue color exterior is not hard to miss. Thank you Street Cafe for a lovely mornnig.
Lovely cafe with friendly service.
Contactless payment.
Large menu, including vegan and gluten free treats. Even some of the milkshakes can be vegan!
Also sells dog biscuits for 50p. Will be even nicer once we can sit outside again.
I ordered a gluten free option which I checked when my food arrived . 10 minutes later a gluten free option arrived - so obviously I had eaten the meal full of gluten . Beware !!!!!!!!
I was so impressed with Nkora!
This is a charming and airy coffee shop in the centre of St Albans.
The coffee was very well made, and they used high quality specialty beans. In regards to treats, there was an exciting abundance of food that catered to a variety of dietary preferences and intolerances. I was astounded at how many gluten free, gluten free/ dairy free, gluten free/ vegan, and keto options there were (on top of regular offerings). Truly, this was one of the best selections I’ve seen in the UK. After having lived in Oxford, which is lacking in most cafés having even one option, this nearly brought me to tears. THE CHOICES! I opted for a peanut butter blondie, but I am interested to try the white chocolate raspberry donut next time.
The service was also top notch - the staff answered all of my inquiries in regards to food and allergens. They were amicable, knowledgeable, and had smiles on their faces.
Genuinely a lovely spot to check out, and highly recommended!
Verulam Arms, 41 Lower Dagnall St, St Albans AL3 4QE, UK
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Tim Smith
Charlotte and her team are amazing - Louise deserves special mention - always remember my drink and as a celiac there are great gluten free options - siren and jubel on tap. Love the steaks too. Come here for a great atmosphere.
Great pub. The only place in St Alban's that does gluten free fish and chips as standard. Plus they have a no kids policy and are dog friendly so added bonus!
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The Plough Sleapshyde
2 Cherry Tree Cottages, Sleapshyde, St Albans AL4 0FH, UK
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Craig Stewart
They craft the food themselves, good really excellent. The team there are knowledgeable and understand gluten intolerance, and adapt the menu to your needs.
My friend and I had a meal at Fade to Black at The Quadrant last night. The platter we shared was absolutely delicious and they accommodated our vegan and gluten free requirements without any fuss. The staff were also friendly and helpful. We had a very enjoyable evening, thank you.
Amazing pub! i have coeliac disease and the kitchen staff chloe and charlie are always happy to help me !! Nicole helped guide me through the allergen menu to ensure i knew what i can and can’t have would 100% recommend lovely staff so very helpful!
The menu has been changed and is now the best Italian food and lots to choose from !! catered well for coeliac disease and gluten free pizza was the best i’ve had !
Had an incredible evening at Dav Vero, booked for 19 people for a 60th birthday, Ross and his team catered for our every need, even a request for a gluten free starter about 90mins before we had our table booked for.
The food was incredible and great value for money. Fantastic Sicilian beer & a great wine list.
The atmosphere was brilliant and the all the staff were very friendly. Couldn't recommend Dav Vero enough!