The Nook - A Daytime Eatery

I thus far have been unsuccessful in finding "amazing" or even "good tasting" gluten-free pancakes in Mesa since January 2024. In these past 9 months, including today, we still haven't found any restaurant that has acceptable gf pancakes. I was excited to try this place since someone in the reviews recommended the gf oatmeal pancakes saying they were good, but I have to disagree, and here is why. The gluten-free oatmeal pancake was huge, which is a pro ( considering most places, serve you 1 or 2 very small ones). The first bite was so disappointing. They were lacking in so many ways, but the two biggest issues were taste and texture. Think of a ladle of cooked oatmeal thrown on a hot greasy griddle cooked until browned. After cutting a piece off, I noticed how wet or overly moist they were. The center was sticky and wet. The taste was like eating a scoop of plain, regular cooked oatmeal with a little crunch from the parts that were browned. No taste other than oatmeal and grease. I really tried to like them. I tried the syrup, then the blueberry compote, and lastly, the fresh berries. However, nothing helped to improve the taste of the pancake to make it acceptable. The server, Rustina, was brilliant. So pleasant and courteous. Timely, and she was so delightful. She was wonderful when I let her know that I did not like the pancake. She asked what I'd like to try instead, and I ordered the gluten-free avacado toast. Now, this was a completely different experience! This was delightful on the taste buds. The gluten-free avacado qtoast had a flavorful, helping of avacado on the toast with greens and a slice of lemon. It was so fresh and tasty. I 100% recommend the gluten-free avacado toast, but I suggest avoiding the oatmeal pancakes at all cost if you have taste buds or issues with texture. As a gluten-free, intolerant individual, all restaurants should have gluten-free options that taste just as good as regular food. If they offer gluten-free items, they should make sure they are just as enjoyable.

Delicious, high quality food. They have gluten free options as well.