Cafe ML

Fortunately I had a very knowledgeable server who understood when I said I have celiac. She warned me that anything in the fryer is not gluten free. I ordered the salmon prepared like they make the walleye because the walleye dish is gluten free but not the salmon dish. They had no problem with this and it was really good.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Staff was very knowledgeable and food good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The day after I was diagnosed I called and asked if their fries were gluten free. I was told yes. I didn't know to ask if there was a dedicated fryer (there's not). Prior to dining in, I went during the day to talk to the chef and he identified a few items in the menu that are totally gluten free. Upon dining there, I ordered the guacamole and chips, identified in the menu as GF. However, as the chips not made in a dedicated fryer, they are not gluten free. The waiter offered to substitute veggies for me, and my friend could still have the chips. But when they served it, the guacamole was surrounded by chips touching it and I was given a plate of raw veggies. Since I couldn't eat the guacamole, which was the whole point, I sent the veggies back. I was disappointed with this error considering I had talked to him about how my food could not touch anything with gluten. It made me lose confidence in this restaurant and as a new Celiac, concerns me about eating out. That said, the Kung Pao was very good. I just hope it truly was gluten free! ***Updated to say I ate here again successfully, having the Kung Pao Chicken, which is delicious. Just be careful because as mentioned above, not all items marked GF on the menu are truly GF.

Had a delicious safe meal! Ask lots of questions the gf markings on the menu aren’t totally accurate depending on wether you’re sensitivity. For example the Brussels sprouts are in a common fryer and there is a topping that needs to be eliminated from the sweet potato soup to be gf. The servers are knowledgeable just declare your “allergy” and double check things for a great meal!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good food, good service, knowledgeable staff.

The wait staff was so helpful in telling me about food prep in the kitchen and pointing out which items on the menu were fine for me to eat. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the ceviche and the Kung Pao Chicken.

So accommodating. Kung Pau Chicken bowl is amazing.

I've been here a handful of times and haven't gotten sick, so I think they know what they're doing in terms of gluten free and cross contamination. The menu is clearly marked with GF options and the staff is knowledgeable regarding the GF status of their specials. Nothing beats their brussel sprouts and house-made soda.

This place is great! Everything GF is listed on their menu. Their Brussels sprouts are the best I've ever had & I'm not a big vegetable person. Their smashed guacamole is good. I had their jerk shrimp & it was amazing (and I usually don't like shrimp). I highly recommend this place!