Madison's

Exposed to gluten. We tried Madison's because of food restrictions. We arrived between lunch and dinner making us the only ones eating there. We requested gluten-free. I specifically said, "no croutons" on my salad. On my third bite I realized croutons were mixed in the salad, exposing me to gluten. The server was barely polite the entire experience and didn't seem concerned that about the mistake. No one enjoyed the food. The gf noodles were tough and everything looked microwaved. It was a lot of money for a very poor meal. Before leaving I headed to the restroom, passing the staff sitting around the bar discussing things. The restroom was down a flight of stairs (not sure how they handle ADA with that.) They had the door propped open and so many deodorizers to cover a sewer smell down there. To sum it up: a lot of money for a bad meal, gluten illness and bad service. They did not fulfill the name and advertisement.

First thing the front door is not wheelchair accessible, (my wheelchair couldn’t fit through the door) and is not up to ADA code,(the second door to actually get into the restaurant, not the one on the street). Other restaurants I have been to in Historic buildings have posted a sign that reads “ADA entrance around back please call” which has been very helpful. Second, and more of an issue: I ordered off of the gluten free menu, so I am thinking that I am eating a gluten free meal until several hours later (I have a stomach emptying disorder so it takes a while for me to recognize) I start feeling really sick and then I throw up the meal I ordered. I have Celiac disease. Gluten-free is not a preference for me, it is a requirement. My preference is to not throw up my meal and do additional lasting damage to my intestinal tract. The server was very nice and accommodating.