The ambiance is a vibe inside and their lattes are good. I have a gluten intolerance and we told the server that ahead of time and she said that she also couldn't eat gluten too so she would make sure everything's ok for us. When the food runner dropped off the plates, he couldn't tell us which plate was gluten free. So we waited for the server to come back. She never did. My husband finally got up and walked up to the counter where she was and asked if she could tell us which the gluten free dish was...she was apologetic to him and came over and pointed it out. It was a little frustrating though that my whole table waited to start eating until this was sorted.
Fast forward towards the end... There was still 20-30 minutes left on our time and she came over to us and said we would have to leave due to the time limit... We were just finishing up our lattes. We did not like that at all since we had to wait in the first place due to the confusion with the plates at the beginning when we had to ask which was gluten free. We were also on the wait-list for one hour before being seated too by the way. We didn't intend on staying past the time limit anyway, but also - we still had time left. We had already paid the bill at that point - so we had already tipped (and we tipped well too regardless of the mishap). The tables to the left and right of us were not told they needed to leave, and they were seated before us.
It's not a place I'd recommend for brunch.
I was excited to see the transformation from its previous life as a bank is astonishing; there’s no trace of its former identity. The decor is thoughtfully curated, with unique accents and an inviting ambiance. The standout feature is the large, central bar that serves as the restaurant’s focal point. Upstairs, the additional seating area is ideal for hosting a larger group. offering a more private and cozy experience.
As for the food, there were clear winners and a few misses. The Brussels sprouts were a standout dish—perfectly crisp and full of flavor and the squid ink pasta was another highlight. However, the meatballs didn’t quite meet my expectations and are something I’d skip next time.
For those with gluten sensitivities, Wood Stack is accommodating, offering substitutions throughout much of the menu. I’m looking forward to returning and exploring more of their offerings.
Maria’s is the perfect spot for breakfast and lunch. They offer lots of gluten free options, including bread and waffles/pancakes. It can be a little loud in there and the wait can be long. It’s always worth the wait!
Great Atmosphere and delicious food here and the option for Gluten Free noodles. It’s a neat cozy place with great staff and authentic flavor! Was about to order the egg add-on and my knowledgeable waiter informed me that the egg was made with soy sauce and would therefore contain gluten. A literal life saver!
It’s nice walking in and hearing a friendly hello with a smile! Sean, Shantel, Yisarel, and Alneesa make a great team! Food is always yummy! I have a gluten allergy and they take the necessary precautions.
An anecdote about Whole Foods: I needed salt. Just salt. After squinting through a long row of coarse sea salt, Himalayan pink salt, smoked salt, fleur de sel and low-salt salt (whatever that means), I determined that THIS SUPERMARKET DOES NOT HAVE NORMAL SALT. An employee sympathetically said “oh I know exactly what you mean… yeah I don’t know if we have that.” I ended up getting kosher salt—naturally, by going to the kosher aisle. Close enough, I guess.
On its own, it’s a funny story. But this fits a pattern. Like the time I wanted sausage and noticed just in time that what I had wasn’t real meat. Or the time I got home, realized my $8 ice cream tasted funny, then checked the package and found tiny print saying it was sugar-free.
Whole Foods is an excellent place to buy alternate foods for a gluten-free, vegan, paleo or whatever diet. They’re an absolute mecca for fancy imitations of everyday brands (it’s just like an Oreo, but it costs $12 a pack!). Many of the store-brand items are very good quality.
But as a general-purpose supermarket, it’s an incredibly aggravating place to shop: the produce is usually good, but the selection is underwhelming, many commonplace items are nowhere to be found and the prices are through the roof (similar to what I paid in Manhattan before moving here). And the whole Amazon situation has not helped anything.
I go sometimes because the location is convenient. Oh what I would give to have a real grocery store in that same spot!
140 Durham Ave, Metuchen, New Jersey, United States
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Super cozy brunch spot! I had the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had and a delicious omelette. The service was excellent, and they handled my food allergies (nuts and gluten) very well. I was very impressed with the variety of menu options and I will definitely be visiting again next time I’m in Metuchen! Highly recommend!!
delicious!! reliable place for absolutely scrumptious food. this past time we went on a sunday night so the game was on, and as such service was slower than usual bc our waiter was watching lol. i usually get the gluten free shepherds pie which is amazing, but this time i got the old bay cod which is nearly as good. my boyfriend got the turkey reuben and it is the only meal i’ve witnessed him unable to finish at the table because it is so filling and tastes amazing. beautiful atmosphere, most weekend evenings it gets very busy (though service is always splendid), and thus very loud, but if this is an issue for you they have seating a bit away from the bar area where it is much quieter without sacrificing the vibes.
We went for brunch there when hatch 44 had a long waiting list for brunch. I'm so glad we discovered this place! Everything was wonderful for our party of six, vegans and non-vegans alike. from the hot matcha latte to ALL the appetizers and entrees, everything was so good. This place exceeded our expectations. The owner was so accommodating and friendly. There are gluten-free options as well. We can't wait to go back!
Friendly waitress, clean atmosphere and excellent service. They were genuinely concerned with my Gluten Free questions and showed me a menu that has GF entrees. They checked with the kitchen and informed them of my allergy. Food was delicious, I can taste lots of fresh garlic in my chicken pasta. Definitely would come back!
I decided not to get anything, they do have gluten free and vegan options, but I decided not to risk it before a 6 hour drive. I'm gluten, dairy and soy free. Cross contamination with gluten will make me sick. It would be nice to see what the gluten free and vegan options have in it so I could make my choice without having the waitress go back to make sure everything is safe for me. My wife had eggs over east, pancakes, hash brown and bacon. My one complaint, I guess I'm getting old, but the music outside and inside were very loud.
An amazing experience! They had some delicious gluten free options (definitely recommend the panna cotta and the chocolate tres leches). We were also impressed by the chai latte. Also, the presentation for dining in was simply lovely. Definitely recommend!
My all time favourite Restaurant….i love it.
it’s hard to find such Delicious Thai restaurant with gluten free and vegetarian options love it . I love Tofu Tod ,Tofu soup (which mix with veggies),
Kee Mao(Drunken noodle) and of course Thai Ice Tea☺️
If you’re pure vegetarian or vegan make sure to confirm about ingredients whatever u ask for like spring rolls it’s vegetarian but it does have eggs and also when you ask hot sauce or chilli paste they have one which contain oysters sauce/Or anything? so do clarify that and the other one dry chilli powder(No meat sauce ) is good if you want spicy 🌶
What a great place. The ice cream 🍦 🍨 is delicious! This family run ice cream shop is fantastic. The owners make the ice cream themselves onsite and if you have any allergies they will offer you a list of ice creams that contain soy or gluten so you can choose wisely. They also offer a variety of vegan flavors and go far and above to ask if you want them to open a new container in order to avoid allergens. They have been very thoughtful about their menu. For someone who loves ice cream, but who doesn't want to suffer the consequences afterward, "What's the Scoop" is Top Notch. Great service, friendly and attentive, mindful of food sensitivities, and the prices were reasonable. We definitely recommend What's the Scoop and will come again.
Julio was extremely attentive to us and helped me find something on the menu that fit both my vegetarian and gluten free needs. He is very kind and clearly cares a lot about the work he does and makes sure that each costumer has a quality experience. Thank you Julio!
They have healthier options if you are weight conscious or have any diet restrictions.gluten free options also available.
Great portion sizes shareable sizes in great prices highly recommended
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