Machine Shed Restaurant

Gluten free menu. Great food and service.

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Worst place in the Des Moines metro. The food is not good. Like absolutely terrible.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Ordered off the “gluten sensitive” menu. Had a conversation about the gravy on the mashed potatoes and decided against it because they couldn’t promise it wasn’t made with flour, but the pot roast still came in a flour based gravy. Definitely felt the affects immediately.

Celiac friendly?

No

I have had issues here in the past. Staff is not knowledgeable. I nicely specified my issues, said what I could and couldn’t have. Waitress even checked with the chef. I was sick before we even left the restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

No

Food is yummy but servers are not well educated on gluten free foods. I was "glutened" last time because the server didn't note it was from the menu.

Would give it 0 if possible. I ordered the baked cod with mashed potatoes. it took them an hour to get us our food blaming it on the fact that it takes 25 minutes to cook it. then it gets here and has gravy on it...Don't come here they are very inconsiderate.

Celiac friendly?

No

They were great about accommodating my needs and had many delicious options!

Celiac friendly?

No

Staff was not very knowledgable or helpful understanding their menu. Very disappointed in the options available.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I found the gluten-sensitive (they won't claim that dishes are gluten-free due to the possibility of cross-contamination) menu to be adequate and to have a good diversity of meat choices. However, my waitress was completely uneducated regarding the menu and totally unhelpful. I asked which potato options were gluten free since the menu didn't state, and she answered dismissively, "I have no idea," with no offer to find out for me. I ordered a steak with baked potato. I fortunately was not glutened. I probably won't be back unless I hear that the wait staff has been properly trained.

Celiac friendly?

No

I ordered gluten free here without a problem. I think I've eaten here twice since I've had to go gluten free. Their food is pretty good. I never had a problem ordering from here even though some of their front staff are not quite as knowledgeable compared to other restaurants. I would probably go back again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had a Limited GF menu - no problem. Unfortunately had a waitress that didn't know about Celiac. Salad came with croutons (reminded her while ordering). Asked for new one. Picked off most croutons and returned to me (mentioned that need a new one since there are crumbs). Manager came over afterwards extremely apologetic. Really very very sincere. Nice people, not well trained. Waitress that was not concerned with CD. Concerned managers can't protect you from unconcerned staff.

Celiac friendly?

No

good long gluten free menu

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Server Kristi was amazing, hashbrowns were over the top… my gal can’t stop talking about them. She’s been ignoring me, searching online for the recipe. Now I’m eating alone

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

As one with an allergy to gluten. They are not carful about what touches what. Nor are they knowledge able and do not have options

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

They have a gluten free menu. It is limited in what they have (but there are definitely other options listed in the regular menu that are gluten free as well). I ended up getting their all you can eat breakfast buffet which is awesome, for you can pick what you know you can have vs picking off the menu and having to substitute. The waitstaff know their menu and are super helpful. The only downside is there are no drinks on the menu(the only drink menu was alcoholic, but it was separated the others) they have other drinks, but don’t list them on the menu for whatever reason. I ended up with only water for that reason.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Ordered off the gluten free menu but the dish came with a side of bread included, I had to ask if it was gf (hence ordering the gf menu?) and it wasn't. Waitress wasn't very knowledgeable about GF options and asked if I wanted gravy which to me was strange. I felt very dismissed and I felt not very welcomed. I would say if you're brown and celiac, maybe skip this place.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

Server was excellent, her daughter has gluten issues. They have a Gluten Sensitive menu, not full GF, so caution if really sensitive. I had the Maple Glazed Salmon & Sweet Potato. Comes with Cole Slaw and baked apples. I'm full.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering