Diverse menu with fresh ingredients and an inviting vibe, perfect for a casual meal with family or friends in Tempe.
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AnAngelsKiss
It's basically a fast food order when you get there. Then you seat yourself and the person that takes the order brings you your food. Everything else is up to you. I was stupid enough to tip them ahead of time thinking that I was going to receive service. I received a couple of ice with a shot of coffee for $6. $16 for a gluten-free egg and avocado sandwich. $3.99 for a half a bowl of fruit. My daughter ordered a burrito and when she lifted it off of her plate it just dripped grease. I guess some people like it like this but the potatoes are soggy hash browns. Cost $58 for two breakfasts. A burrito, some soft & soggy hash browns with a smoothie and a gluten-free sandwich, iced coffee, with a half a bowl of fruit. $58
Like I said, it's pretty much fast food, with cafe seating. You help yourself
A cozy spot with a rotating menu of specials and a charming shop to browse while you enjoy a solid lunch in a friendly vibe.
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Liz
This is a great little lunch stop if you work in the area. They have a good salad and sandwich selection, and I like that they have gluten free options. I wish they had gluten free pastries that varied instead of just the cinnamon roll they always have, and the gluten free bread isn't very good, but A for effort. The coffee is pretty food, but not as good as a shop that specializes in coffee. I do like that they change up the menu with regular specials. Service is nice, and I enjoy browsing the little shop while I wait. Solid middle of the road lunch spot.
A vibrant spot with a lively atmosphere, quick service, and standout flavors, though the noise level might make conversation challenging.
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Ryan Humphrey
The chile rellenos were the stand out, and available as gluten free. The short rib fell off the bone which was nice, but not quite the flavor I was hoping for it to have. I would recommend skipping the pasta here as the flavor lacked luster. I would come back if I was in the area again, but only for the chile rellenos.
If you order from here, make sure you do it in person. Ordering pickup or from a food delivery app is like playing roulette if you need to make any modifications to an order. I have lactose intolerance as well as Celiac's. My partner is also vegetarian. We've ordered a few times from here and I've been given hamburgers with cheese, wheat buns when a gluten free bun (that you have to pay $2 extra for) was requested. I've bought my partner a black bean patty with every meal we've gotten from here and she's received a beef patty on every single burger except one. That's probably around a 15% accuracy for someone that's a vegetarian.
This has been going on from this location for nearly a year as well, this isn't a recent thing. I give this place a chance every couple months and, in my experience, I've had more incorrect meals than correct meals. I will not be purchasing from a Smashburger again unless I'm in a physical location to confirm my order and I highly recommend anyone reading this avoids online purchases as well unless you don't need to modify the order at all.
So good!!! I drive by almost everyday but have never stopped to eat. Today we grabbed dinner here and loved everything. (Best gluten free sandwich I’ve had as well). The kids meals are a great portion size and super tasty. my BLAAT sandwich was delish. I love that they cook all their meats in-house. The next best thing would be if their meat was grass-fed. I didn’t ask. We’ll be back!
Creative twists on classic dishes make for a delightful brunch experience, with unique options like mango and coconut crepes stealing the spotlight.
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Maria
The gluten-free version of their grilled breakfast sandwich was perfect. I requested grilled corn tortillas to replace the bread. When I got served, I sprinkled it with Tapatio, salt, and pepper. You have to request it. It's not on the menu. I'm used to making requests to accommodate my gluten intolerance, and the staff and cook were on it. Other plates ordered were mango and coconut crepes that were unique, tasty, and plentiful. Friendly service, accommodating kitchen staff, good food. We should support this restaurant !
With a diverse menu that caters to various allergens and generous portions, this spot is a tasty must-visit for any foodie!
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Shannan M
This place has a great selection of menu items both drink and food that cater to a ton of different allergens and food preferences! The burritos can also be done gluten free by making it a bowl! You just have to make sure you communicate your allergy and the staff/chef are willing to accommodate if they can! The portions are filling and the quality of food is tasty and well seasoned. I would recommend a stop in!
Not the Cinnabon but Schlotzsky's. My gluten free vegetable sandwich was so good! They were very careful preparing it so as not to get any cross-contamination!
I went to the Crepe Bar today because I was interested in trying one of the vegan crepes listed on their menu. Once I arrived, I asked the employee handling the front if the vegan crepes had dairy in them to be safe. She let me know that the crepes themselves did have dairy but they have a gluten free option.
I ended up going with the Creamy Avocado and Jammy Egg Toast, which didn't have dairy. The egg was a bit strange cold but overall it was alright. I ordered a side a Fried Brava Potatoes and they were delicious.
Overall the food was okay, I might go back just for the potatoes. However the menu is a bit misleading, so just if you can't have dairy or are vegan the crepes aren't an option.
03/05/21- CELIAC REVIEW. I went for breakfast with a friend. The restaurant appeared clean with proper Covid-19 plastic barriers between the registers & guests. Tables had "sanitized for your safety" cards on them. Oh, & outside there were marks taped off at 6 foot intervals for when the lines got long. All of the employees were wearing filtered masks. I did not visit the restrooms. The wait for service was a tad on the longer side considering my friend & I were only sharing the room with a another table of 4. Our server came to ask about drinks & if we were ready to order at the same time; would have liked to get our drinks 5 minutes earlier at least. I have celiac disease (this means I cannot ingest any wheat, barley, rye, or derivates thereof) so have a restrictive diet when eating out. Denny's has a decent enough selection for savory items, but they do not offer things such as waffles, pancakes, or french toast (like IHOP does). Meats, eggs, veggies & potatoes can be prepared gluten-friendly. They do have a decent gluten free English muffin, but you need to ask for either a non-gluten dedicated toaster or have your English muffin wrapped in foil. I am also Pescatarian (don't eat land or air meat) so I chose a vegetarian omelette with hash browns & a side of blue cheese dressing. The food came out quickly enough but they forgot my dressing. Per pandemic protocols, ketchup & Tabasco sauces were brought to us upon request in little plastic cups; no bottles on the tables. The food was warm. I have to say, though, the omelettes were just okay, not great. Veggies were grilled with a bit too much oil & crammed into a very simple scrambled-&-then-fried egg that was merely folded in half. The egg was a tad rubbery as well & I'm not sure how they managed that. The veggies (peppers, spinach, onion, mushroom) was all pretty tasty without being over or under cooked. My hash browns were a bit on the oily side, but well cooked, while my friend's were too oily & burnt half to a crisp (yuck). Our coffee (black) & diet Coke were just fine. So I'd say that I'm really not impressed with this Denny's & would likely try to find an IHOP or Village Inn instead next time. It's not a "bad" place, just not my favorite considering my particular food choices & their quality.
Accommodating Gluten-Free
