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Carol Anderson

I’ve had much better tasting and textured gluten free and vegan selections elsewhere. I would not choose this place as my top option if I needed either of those as a serious accommodation. Pricing for the quality and the service was basically awful. My table got three drinks (two small hot teas and a small latte) and three cake slices and paid $45. The latte was up-charged $2 because I am lactose intolerant and ordered oat milk for it. I understand an up charge because the milk is typically more expensive than regular, but basically every other cafe for miles well out-competes a $2 extra charge. The most expensive I’ve seen locally before this was $1. In a perfect world allergy and intolerance accommodations would cost no extra, as people like me can’t really help wanting to live like others and have a little cafe latte that won’t hurt us. When asked if I wanted a box I said I would, as I still had a half slice of cake left. No box was ever brought to my table and the waiter never mentioned it again even as we said goodbye to him and left. In fact, almost every interaction with the waiter was tinted with what seemed like haughtiness or disdain on his end. Maybe because we only came and sat for desserts and coffee/tea and therefore were not “high value” customers. Overall this place seems full of itself and really not worth the trouble and expense to have sub-par cakes and a cup of tea. Hoping this is a rare experience.

Erin A

I had a great experience here with celiac disease. The server answered my questions confidently and personally walked me through the menu. They confirmed when bringing out the cauliflower appetizer that it had come from the dedicated fryer. I enjoyed a burger and tater tots. Highly recommend!

Erin A

Had a great experience here with celiac disease, dining out with a friend who also has celiac. The server answered our questions confidently, and we were happy to learn that they have a dedicated fryer. We were told that the bone-in wings are gluten free (along with most of the sauces), and the boneless wings do contain gluten. We opted for burgers, and they were delicious! So were the fries!

Kelly Reymann

Waited 45 minutes for 2 omelettes with hashbrowns. Omelettes were small, ham was sliced up lunchmeat and the hashbrowns were so salty they were inedible. The female staff person emptying the garbage went straight to touching clean silverware and then to serve our food without washing her hands. The only good part of the visit was the gluten-free chocolate muffin, however, I will find out in a couple hours if it was actually GF. I would not visit this place again.

Laura Zats

Lots of GF options in the pasta and pizza sections (not many in the sandwiches or starters). I was excited to hear that their Alfredo sauce doesn’t use a roux so it was safe to eat! However, it’s frustrating that they make you ask the server what is able to be made GF instead of denoting it on the menu the way they do plant-based options.

Madeline Peña

We really loved this place! The waitress was super sweet and the food was awesome! We just wish there was GF toast for our breakfast. But over all, it was great! We had a good gluten free breakfast 👍🏻

Marypat Habermas

Gluten free options available. Dinner on the patio was fantastic, very romantic

Jennifer Borges

Great experience! Plenty of creative choices on the menu, nice vibe, fun drink options! (Only note - would appreciate more gluten free options.)

Jarrod Nelson

Nice menu with clearly labeled items for gluten free, dairy free, vegan, etc. Food was nicely seasoned and drinks were delicious. Only caveat was the papas had an odd flavor to them with the sweet paprika.

Gioia Socha

Love the food here. Always so fresh, bright, and full of flavor. Never disappoints. I love the chicken with mixed vegetables in their gluten free sauce. Egg foo young is delicious also. Thank you!

Amelia Ley

Lots of games and yummy fries and pickles but shared frier with gluten. They have gluten free buns though! Very fun place!

Katelyn Schramke

Excellent dining experience. Everyone on the staff was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, prompt, and friendly! Our waiter answered all of our menu related questions beautifully. I am gluten intolerant, and my dining partner was not, so I'll leave notes after the items about the gluten content. We told the staff beforehand, and they were great about answering my questions about gluten containing ingredients. We tried 'I Smoked my breakfast' and 'Where's the smoke?' cocktails. Both were great! 'I Smoked my breakfast' was smooth, sweet, and spirit forward. 'Where's the smoke?' had the signature smokiness of mezcal balanced with light and refreshing citrus notes, not too sweet. I'm looking forward to trying more cocktails in the future. The menu also has low ABV and nonalcoholic craft cocktail options, so there's something for everyone. We had: Patatas bravas - a generous serving of crisp potatoes covered in a balanced spicy sweet tomato sauce and mayo drizzle. These took me back to the restaurants in Barcelona, a very nice representation of a traditional favorite. (Gluten friendly as is) Haloumi cheese - the green sauce and bean salad paired nicely with the fried haloumi cheese, I would order this again. (Gluten friendly as is) Beet salad - very good! I always enjoy a good beet salad. (Order without crackers and barley to make gluten friendly) Cheeseburger - a good burger and something on the menu for the less adventurous diner. (Bun, not gluten friendly) Roasted piri piri chicken - seriously amazing. The waiter described the heat level and flavors perfectly when he said the 6 out of 10 spice of the chicken is balanced with the buttermilk sauce on the bed of green beans and potatoes. I would eat this chicken again and again. (Gluten friendly as is) Chocolate cheesecake - this crustless cheesecake caught my eye as a gluten friendly dessert option. Garnished with a chocolate ganache and candied orange pieces, this final course was both exactly what I needed and what put me over the edge of way too full. It's hard to pace yourself when everything is so good. (Gluten friendly as is) We also had the pleasure of chatting with the owner during our meal. He was friendly and kind, the ideal host. I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant! I'll certainly be back.

Susan Costello

Bright, lively atmosphere, delicious healthy food, even gluten free options!!

Katie Tierney

Stopped for a drink & bite to eat before a show at the Palace Theatre. Fun atmosphere and we were pleased that the food was delicious! I enjoyed the Elote Burger (it has corn & hot Cheetos in it!!) on a Gluten Free bun. Can’t wait to go back and try something else from the menu!

Ebrahim Shemshadian

A combination of good weather, choir band, and good food led to a delightful evening. Outdoor seats with nice view of the lake made it all possible. We were a group of three and we got fish tacos, fish & chips, and Caribbean Cuban sandwich (forgot to take a photo of the dishes! Lol) and we all liked our dishes. The food came out fairly fast despite the long line. They offer enough gluten free options.

Breezy McBride

For warning— the gluten free menu is NOT gluten free. This was not a dietary preference but celiac, so it did matter. From what our server and the disclaimer said, the vinegar used for the rice is not rice vinegar so none of the sushi rice is gluten free. Our server actually pointed out that smaller “disclaimer” at the bottom of the gluten free menu (thank you thank you thank you for that). We don’t try to be fussy when we go out. We try to pick restaurants/cuisine that is more gluten-free friendly so we don’t make the kitchen go out of their way. Some places aren’t gluten free friendly and that is ok! But, having a separate gluten free menu, and then having only about three-ish items be actually gluten free borderlines on silly. The consequences if we did not see that, or if our server didn’t point it out, would not have been silly. It is especially disappointing because when it came down to it, the seemingly best option ended up being steamed rice with sashimi on top and finely shredded carrots for $40+. The actually gluten free entrees also came with salad and miso soup— the miso soup is not gluten free…. Why is that offered on the gluten free menu then? Atmosphere was fine. Drinks were fine. The rolls from those who could consume gluten were fine. Server was very knowledgeable thankfully. Don’t care to return, unless they update the menu unfortunately.

Jim Emery

After reading Rick Nelson's "5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week" in the Star Tribune, I thought I'd give Arepa Bar a try. Am I glad I did! With the pandemic still in full bloom, I ordered take out for my wife and me. Pick up was easy, parking at the pickup area curb and running in to get my stuff. We shared a chicken empanada as an appetizer. It wasn't overpowering, but with the pesto aioli, it was quite tasty. It was definitely big enough to split between the two of us. It would be plenty for lunch for one. My wife had a chicken arepa for her entree. (Arepas are light white corn pockets just made for holding all the good stuff. Perfect for a gluten free eater.) It was yummy, stuffed with several tasty fillings. There is a huge variety of options for fillings, so you're almost certain to find two that you'll love. I had the pabellon criollo as my entree. It is shredded beef cooked rather like carnitas are for pork. Sides included sweet plantains, black beans, and white rice. The beef was amazingly juicy and full of flavor. It had a slightly crisp glaze that added to its appeal. The beans were also full of flavor. The plantains were perfectly sweet and tender. Even the rice was perfectly done and moist. The entree was large enough that, with the appetizer and desert, I saved half for lunch the next day. We splurged and got a flan to split for dessert. It was so good that my wife said it was better than she makes, and that's a big compliment. The pandemic has been a struggle for many of us, as most restaurants takeout just isn't quite as good as their fare when eating in the restaurant. This meal for the two of us, however, was one of the best meals I've had inside a restaurant or takeout. It was easily the best takeout I've had in the Twin Cities in the 40+ years I've lived here. Run, don't walk, to Arepa Bar and try out their menu. You'll be glad you did.

Jane Lagerquist

I had takeout. Burger was a little under done for me, but good. Gluten free buns were available. Lots of gourmet choices. Classic interior, beautiful historic updated interior.

Viva B

Love the gluten free sub options!!! Fresh, delicious, and friendly staff :) We have been converted, Jersey Mike's for us from now on. They even slice your meat and cheese to order!

Joel Rogness

A very nice restaurant - I thought the food was just good though - not fantastic. It's not terribly inventive, just ... good! It's good. It just feels like a new iteration of an old idea. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing exciting either. We had a very nice unremarkable dinner. It was also my father in law's eightieth birthday. Excellent service regarding his Celiac gluten requirements - they printed him a special menu with only gluten free items.