Mellow Mushroom Estero

When the gluten-free pizza hit the table, I felt like I’d been sucker-punched by good intentions gone wrong. The crust wasn’t just bad—it was a culinary crime scene. Dull brown, spongy, and so undercooked it could’ve doubled as a prop in a zombie flick, it sat there under a blanket of melted cheese and toppings like a secret the kitchen was desperate to hide. If it weren’t for that cheese, stringy and forgiving, you’d swear this thing never saw the inside of an oven. I wanted to love it, I really did. But this crust? It’s the kind of thing that makes you question why you left the house.

I really want to love this place but honestly the food was a huge letdown. They advertise gluten free and vegan options which is great but the actual food isn’t. I ordered a gluten free pizza with dairy free cheese (yes it sounds gross but I have allergies) the gf crust was hard as rocks and the cheese was completely raw almost like it was added on in an after thought. I sent it back hoping the next would have even remotely melted cheese…not the case again. Their cocktails are all overly sweet as well. Aside from that I’m sure their regular options are much better and the staff is wonderful but if you have dietary restrictions I wouldn’t recommend this place.