We sought this place out as we passed through the historic city of Madison. Your dreams of safe, delicious sweets come to life here. Everything inside is Gluten Free and they also have several Vegan options. They specialize in artisan chocolates and coffee and baked treats. You won’t regret the quick trip from downtown!
Food was phenomenal. Absolutely appreciated the variety in the menu vegan and gluten free options. Waiting times were a little long but I think that speaks to how good the food was and how busy they were. Despite the long wait, service was great. Warm and friendly. Our server Jessica was great.
Amazing customer service, people were extremely nice and friendly. Food was good and had excellent choices for vegan and gluten free, allergy friendly menu items. Not super expensive either, which is a huge plus so I can come here more regularly.
Only leaving 4 stars because of the water having salt/minerals* and they had to remake my friend’s vegan tacos. Also would add that my mocktail was mostly ice… They were really good about providing allergen free laminated menus with notes.
*Suggestion to restaurant, I know other people have commented about the water. It probably would have been a 5 stars if not for water quality. It just was a gritty tap like taste.
(FYI water snobs in Madison, RED has the best free water served in restaurants)
Best Sandwich of my vegan gluten free life. (I got the turkey pesto special made gf - gf bread sub turki for tempeh) Ive never had this hearty and tasty of a sandwich that was vegan and gf. Beyond satisfying. I want to try and copy it at home but idk if I can infuse nearly enough flavor to match it!
Ty ♡
First time eating here and all of the food was delicious! I also have a gluten allergy and they took extra precautions to ensure I had a safe meal. Will be eating here again!
Cute place with a clearly labeled menu for gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan. Many options for all of them. The staff is kind, knowledgeable, and patient with questions about food allergies. I felt very safe eating here with celiac disease and even enjoyed chilaquiles for the first time in 20 years! It was full of flavor and freshness! Fresh squeezed orange juice too! My favorite breakfast I’ve gotten probably ever!
The gluten-free breakfast burritos basically got me through COVID. Delicious potatoes, eggs, cheese, bacon. They are best enjoyed on the shores of Lake Mendota with the accompanying salsa.
Mission BBQ has become part of our regular rotation. The BBQ is great, and the customer service is excellent. All of the food we've tried has been tasty, and my wife appreciates that the fry oil is gluten free. The very pro-men-in-uniform decor won't be everyone's cup of tea, but unless it really bothers you Mission BBQ is worth a visit
We love coming to Glass Nickel! One of our favorite things to do is the Family Friendly Improv show on Saturdays. Their Gluten free Pizza crust is decent!
Gluten friendly pancakes were a 10/10. I tried the blueberry sauce and maple syrup on them (not together). Both were equally delicious. Ordered hash browns and eggs. Hash browns were enough for the family.
The Globe is the one restaurant I have cravings for consistently. Their tic tac curry is my absolutely favorite! There are gluten free options galore. The staff is always very kind. Don’t sleep on this one if you’re downtown and looking for some flavorful fusion food.
I love this place. They have such good food and service. I am now gluten free and just tried their gf pizza and it’s so good. They have great vegan sausage also! Of course they have all the cheese and regular crust also
Last week I had friends from out of town visiting Madison and I suggested we go to my favorite local pizza place : Grampa’s .
Cannot believe I had not left a review as I have been coming here for years and they have been my go to take out pizza place . I have brought friends , family and business colleagues here .
This is not your traditional pizza place . It is not thick crust , it’s not deep dish and it’s not Neapolitan . All of which I enjoy , but this place is unique . Not only is the crust thin but the toppings are specially crafted to create a memorable combination of flavors .
From their menu I have had every pizza flavor . Each topping has been selected and all go so well together . Seasonally (depending on what’s in season) they offer a unique flavor , like summer corn or fall turnip .
Tonight we chose Jambroni which I always add their chicken sausage and the Barbarini with extra watercress on top . Best part about the offering here is the availability of gluten free crust on the menu .
When dining in the staff is exceptionally friendly and know all about the flavor combinations. When doing take out the service is fast and I have never experienced any delay .
On occasion they have a shortbread rosemary butter cookie which is given at the end of the meal and it’s so tasty .
Five stars to this institution of specialty non traditional pizza in Madison .
I'm vegan gluten free and was in town for the afternoon. Once I saw the menu here I knew I had to go. I had the Banzo platter with falafel & tahini, hummus & carrots, rice and salad. Plus I added kalamata olives, I mean, who wouldn't with a platter like that? I also had the homemade tea. The flavors were amazing! I'll definitely be back when I'm in town again! Thank you for a delicious meal!
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve gotten anything from Fresh Fin, and I had forgotten how INCREDIBLE the food is. All of their ingredients are super fresh and tasty. I’ve tried their more traditional fish-based bowls, as well as a few of their other options, and have never been disappointed. *One of my favorite things about this place is how accommodating they are to different dietary needs and preferences. Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, watching carbs and/or cals, just about anything you could imagine. If you order online, they also have a section where you can note any allergies down to the specific ingredient in your bowl and their kitchen. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so accessible. Even if it’s not for a specific dietary restriction, the customizability is a huge benefit and means you could eat here daily for months and always have something new to try. I’ve seen some comments about the prices, but the portions you get are beyond reasonable. I’ve had leftovers from the smaller size! Service has always been very quick and friendly in my experience. Just an overall wonderful spot with hearty and healthy foods!
Unhelpful when I called to inquire about gluten free and dairy free options. Just kept telling me it is all in the same oven and there was no effort to accommodate. So if you have celiac disease or require gluten free meals don't bother wasting your time here.
Celiac beware!! Ordered a gluten free sub for an allergy. Watched them fry the meat on the same grill they were toasting buns. When I asked them about it the "lead" guy denied it. I stated that I just watched you do it. He said " this is the first bread on the grill today", this was was at 1pm. I asked again so you never put any other bread on that grill? He stated "we clean it after every sandwich" and " I don't understand the process because NO one has ever been sick with his way of doing it." I asked if he knew the difference between gluten-free and Celiac disease. He refunded the money.
Place wasn't clean and all three workers were rude to each customer prior to us.
I have celiac disease so I have to be careful about gluten and they made sure to make my tofu separate from their normal fryer. I've always loved this place even before finding out I couldn't eat gluten! Great tasting food and the quantity you get is amazing, I always have leftovers which I always look forward to. Very vegetarian and vegan friendly also, any dish can be substituted with tofu rather than meat!
Went to get a gluten-free sandwich and was impressed by the variety of drinks and sides. I had a very generously portioned Rachel. The coleslaw was delicious. I would go back.
My girlfriend has a gluten intolerance allergy but was curious to try a concrete for the first time, knowing there was a risk of cross contamination but being willing to risk it. We told the drive-through opperator that she had a gluten allergy, and they checked the ingredients for us and marked the order on the sign with a gluten (wheat) allergy flag. When we pulled up to the window, the nicest employee gave us a number and warned us that it would be a few minutes because... they cleaned the blenders, the tools to mix and scoop, and even the extruder. This level of service at a fast food restaurant is unparalleled even compared to Chick-fil-A! We will be visiting other locations in the future with hopes of equal service!
Great food with gluten free options. Incredible farm to table burgers, locally sourced. Fabulous drink selection. The patio is lovely! The parking is difficult so give yourself a bit more time.
The best falafel you’ll find in Madison. Super accommodating for gluten allergies, speedy pick up service, and amazing and kind staff. My partner and I weren’t sure about how much food would be in the falafel platter so we ordered more falafel on the side. The platter came with SIX (6) falafel!!!! So we got to enjoy the extra side as a delicious lunch the next day. So happy to have The Mediterranean Joint in the neighborhood!!
Love this coffee shop in Madison on the Square. Our Go-to when we visit our Badger because of the gluten free cornbread...we order with bacon egg cheese and it's DELICIOUS. I recommend to all my gf peeps/groups. Used to be 2 slices of bread, but I think just the one slice is actually easier to eat. Bravo Wonderstate!
Happy our experience at Merchant was as wonderful as usual. We had friends from out of town visiting and wanted to show off Madison's food scene. Cocktails were top notch as was the wine I chose with my meal. I ordered the squash risotto which was excellent, even better than expected. Our table of 8 enjoyed the cheese curds and everyone loved their entrees, including the whitefish, chorizo verde and fried chicken sandwich. The desserts were delicious and our gluten and dairy intolerant guest was thrilled with the chocolate brownie dessert, as was the rest of the table. A great success all around.
They have a good atmosphere for meeting with coworkers after work. However, their menu and food handling does not cater well to those with dietary restrictions. If you cannot eat gluten, you will likely have to deal with cross contamination here.
Great place for gluten free vegan burgers downtown! I have celiac disease and feel safe eating here. The staff are knowledgeable and are happy to answer questions.
Easy to order on line and it came in an hour as anticipated. You get the estimated time once you pay. Wish it was before paying, but not a big deal. Problem is the pizza's were not worth it. Almost $50 with tip and not hot, really tough crust. Light on toppings. Almost no cheese. Disappointing - we ordered both a gluten free pizza for our guest and a Santa Fe Special (BBQ Chicken) - neither was good. Ended up throwing most of it away. My 17 year old would not even finish one piece! LOL - that says a lot. Will not be ordering again - I had their pizza a couple years ago and it was good. Something changed.
Culver's is always delicious. It's also great that they treat Gluten-Free food handling so well. My wife has Celiac disease and can safely eat a burger on a gluten free bun.
Note: The fries are generally cooked in a shared fryer and are therefore not suitable for those who have Celiac Disease.
Steenbock's catered our wedding in August of 2024. They did an incredible job with the appetizers, dinner, and late night food. They were very accommodating and flexible with the menu - we were able to pair custom sides with one of the entrees without any trouble at all, to make the food just what we wanted. They were able to accommodate a last minute (2 days before the wedding!!) switch of an entree to gluten free. Our meeting with Diana, the event manager, before the wedding was really helpful to nail down all of the details she needed for the night. The servers during the night were very professional. In addition, the food was delicious. People raved about it. Steenbock's provided plates and silverware for the dessert table even though they weren’t providing the desserts. Diana was helpful throughout the planning process answering questions promptly via e-mail about name card stickers, timeline, etc. We were really pleased with Steenbock's and thought they did an exceptional job.
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