Mangrove Mike's Cafe

- nice variety of things that could be made gf - knowledgeable staff - fast service Gf Nutella pancakes were meh, almost no Nutella, actual pancakes had a weird aftertaste

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

— Somewhat

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

They have GF pancakes and GF French toast. We went twice during our trip. Cute atmosphere and food was good.

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

— Somewhat

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

They were knowledgeable about gluten free options and cross-contamination. My daughter has celiac and had GF pancakes and a sausage. She didn't get sick and enjoyed the pancakes. They also had GF bread and wraps.

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?

— 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Their eggs and hash browns were good. The gluten free pancakes were not great. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about being gluten free, and they have plenty of options. Three people with Celiac ate here (two had French toast, one had pancakes) and no one got sick.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for peanut-free
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

Delicious gluten-free pancakes with blueberries. Would come back again! My husband got the burrito and loved it. Overall it’s a cute restaurant and we enjoyed our visit

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

GF options for French toast, wraps, toast and pancakes.

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

I had the French toast. They didn’t ask me about allergy and I wasn’t persistent enough with questioning them and I got sick. I saw my waitress holding the udi’s bag in the back without gloves on and I wondered if she was getting the bread out for my French toast without washing hands? I wonder if they dip it in the same egg as the gluten bread… maybe verify before choosing that and tell them you have an allergy. They had several breads to choose from for gf French toast. The hashbrowns were really good. The bacon was good.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Was really underwhelmed with the service and food. When I asked about GF items, the server didn’t really know what was GF other than the zucchini bread. I had the zucchini bread French toast, which tasted like zucchini bread with cinnamon, not very French toast like. The non gluten free food for the others at the table was rated as just average.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Great breakfast, I had the GF French toast and it was really good. The waitress explained how they clean off the surfaces and are very careful all of the GF foods. Everyone was super friendly as well. This place is a must to eat at.

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

— Very

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

Amazing gluten free french toast! i am celiac and had no reaction!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

Had a fantastic experience. Ordered brie and egg and raspberry sandwich on GF toast and server immediately asked me, "allergy or preference?" which always puts me at ease. I explained I had celiac. Ordered the tater tots as a side, and she told me they would have cross contamination. I asked about baking them (as I read on this app) and she said of course they could do that, but, in honesty, they weren't nearly as good because they didn't get crispy. I ordered hash browns instead. I appreciate how knowledgable she was – and also how forthright!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch

Awesome. Just loved the food. The staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable about gluten. Will definitely be there again. I had the blackened lobster wrap with baked tater tots.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

There is no GF Menu, but staff was friendly and kitchen knew what I could eat. I had a grilled chicken wrap. Their Tater Tots are GF, and they will bake to avoid cross contamination. Even though I had lunch, there are many GF breakfast options as well.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Was excited to eat here based on the previous reviews but left very disappointed. The gluten free pancakes were very thick and dough like. I ended up having to eat around the outside of them because they weren’t even cooked all the way through. They have gluten free options but I question the quality of them.

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?

— Below Average

Offers gluten-free wraps, bread, pancakes and French toast. The Brie-raspberry jam-egg sandwich on GF bread was awesome. The pancake tastes better than so many other ones I’ve tried over the years.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

We rarely find somewhere that serves breakfast so we were excited to eat here! The food was delicious! We had pancakes and eggs. I highly recommend eating here.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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

Service was fast, customer service was great, waitress was young and wasn’t sure what was GF, however she was very patient running back and forth to ask the kitchen cook. They prepared my food separately and were very cautious. I would definitely return.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Came with a family of five, 2 celiac. Kids were excited to have gf pancakes and a breakfast gf wrap. Staff was knowledgeable on gluten free items on menu. Breakfast was delicious, service was excellent. Highly recommend.

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

— Very

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

Great GF breakfast, staff very helpful. The home fries are NOT GF, however they have GF hash browns which weren’t listed on the menu

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

I always enjoy Mangrove Mikes. I Don’t have celiac, but must do low fodmap diet. Their syrup does have high fructose corn syrup. But I do love this place.

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

I got the dish that has one gluten-free pancake and one gluten-free slice of French toast and bacon and sausage and it was all delicious. I chose the gluten-free French toast zucchini bread because it was recommended to be the best by the owner. It was very moist but it definitely tasted like a zucchini bread. I’ve read other reviews were people liked the coconut bread so I wish I had tried that too but I was too full. This place also has a gift shop

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

There were several options for gluten free French toast. You have to ASK for that special menu with French toast options. It was extremely tasty! Went with the coconut bread.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Great little place for breakfast/lunch with an old school Keys restaurant feel. My server was knowledgeable and kind. She asked extra questions to determine if I was concerned about how my eggs were prepared. I ordered the GF pancakes with my eggs. The pancakes were huge and took up most of my plate! I had no issues and will return to this place on my next trip to the Keys.

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

— Very

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

Amazing food and amazing staff. Just mention gluten free or celiac and the staff will be able to help you. If you mention celiac the kitchen will take precautions. The almond French toast is amazing and so are the gluten free pancakes.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Their gluten free options consist of gluten free pancakes and French toast, & gluten free wraps. You can also get gluten free white bread. You have to tell them you are celiac or have a gluten allergy so they will know and they will clean the grill before they use it to cook your food. They use a shared fryer but they will bake the tots or fries upon request. The waitstaff was super knowledgeable and I overheard her yelling into the kitchen that there was a gluten allergy order to look out for. I had the gluten free French toast which was very good. I plan to go back and try the wraps next.

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

— Very

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?

— 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Awesome experience and food - GF wraps and bread for sandwiches, shared fryer but tots and fries GF otherwise if baked. Breakfast have pancakes and French toast with 4 different bread options too! Awesome outdoor patio for good social distancing.

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

— Very

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?

— Good

I never really write comments but honestly this place has been amazing!!! I’ve stayed in the keys for an entire month and went at least 15 times!! The gluten free pancakes and French toast are amazing!!! Also they have amazing gf wraps! The owner Mike is super nice and his staff is well trained!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

I got a cuban in a gf wrap and it was amazing. The owner Mike is super knowledgeable and very nice! My food was cooked separately and they even baked me some tater tots since the others are fried with gluten items. Most of the menu can be made gf! They also had gf French toast made with coconut or almond bread that looked really good. We will be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was hoping for the hot cakes everyone raves about but they had soy oil in the ingredients and I’m allergic to soy. I had their gluten free French toast with fresh berries and it was awesome! Husband (not gluten free) had a huge omelet that he said was awesome too. Very happy we stopped at Mangrove Mike’s for breakfast.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had the GF hot cakes and they were huge and delicious! Food was quick and the rest of the family loved their (non GF) lunch. Highly recommend

Great GF chocolate chip pancakes and lots of GF bread options for toast or French toast

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious ginormous GF pancakes and safe bacon. Very happy kiddo!!!

My wife has celiac disease, so we went here due to the many advertised gluten free options. Although the menu was conveniently marked, it didn’t translate to staff training. Our server’s initially friendly demeanor somewhat dropped at the mention of gluten free, and seemed to think gluten referred to salt and cheese, among other erroneous things (understandable for a lay person, but not great for a server at a restaurant which caters to gluten free customers). We ordered the gluten free pancakes which were good, and the almond French toast which had the consistency of soggy oatmeal. Our server flatly said the tater tots cannot be baked, and when we tried to verify our items were the gluten free varieties when dropped off at the table, the staff member shrugged and said “that’s what the ticket said.” When later asked how we liked the French toast, we politely said the texture was a little soggy, and were then confidently informed that that’s standard for gluten free fare. Mind you, this is coming from a person what thinks gluten has something to do with salt and/or cheese, and to a couple that have eaten gluten free for six years. Without us asking, they did take the French toast off the bill, which was nice, but overall it wasn’t a good experience.

Best breakfast in The Keys! GF hotcakes and more. Cozy place.

This place is a gem for both Celiacs and the families who love them. Great breakfast, knowledgeable staff. Worth the wait if there is a line (and they move things along quickly). Came here every morning for 7 days straight. Highly recommend the GF pancakes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We ate at Mangrove Mikes twice while staying in the Keys. We went there because they offer gluten free options and I have celiac disease. The main gf fare they have is French toast and gf pancakes.

The first time I ordered the gf French toast with coconut bread. (They have the choice of almond or coconut and I am allergic to almonds) The texture of the bread was less than desirable. I couldn’t eat it. It may just have been me. I live in Portland, Oregon and we have pretty stellar gluten free bakeries there, so I am accustomed to better.

We gave them another try today and I ordered the pancakes. The server asked if I wanted 2 or 3 and I said 3, since pretty much everything gluten free is smaller. Wowza. They were huge and delicious, which redeemed the restaurant in my eyes.

Our server also made sure that my items were cooked separately, away from other food. I so appreciate being able to eat safely.

Once caveat. They are offering wheat straws in place of plastic. They are labeled gluten free, but as a celiac I don’t take those types of chances. The risk of cross contamination is too high. Luckily, I caught that it wasn’t a typical straw before I used it. I feel that they should ask if you want one, as wheat is also one of the top allergens. I would hate for someone to get anaphylaxis from their straw.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF pancakes and French toast are amazing! Cooked separately. Have never had a reaction here.

Decent. Stated they cooked the food separately. Didnt have any immediate reaction. So far so good GF pancakes, GF bread.

Celiac daughter has GF hot cakes with strawberries and they were a hit. Staff was knowledgeable and very accommodating to the GF needs. No sickness afterward. The rest of us enjoyed a great breakfast as well!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff very knowledgeable, and gf French toast was great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free options on menu including gf pancakes and french toast. I haven’t had french toast in almost 6 years!! And the staff was welcoming and friendly. Do not pass by!! Stop in and enjoy!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Waitress asked if I had an allergy or sensitivity. It was a thoughtful question because they are very aware of cross-contamination. Gluten free toast with the combo berries was good & very filling!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

STOP HERE!!!! The staff was so helpful and nice. The did not always know the answer if GF so the waitstaff brought out the ingredients lust in a product. I had a pancake in side which I recommend getting and I custom ordered a lobster Benedict in gf toast with lobster and Swiss cheese. I was not sure if hollandaise had gluten as I read the ingredients as they have a mix so I did not get it. The lobster was plentiful and worth the money. However I wish I got the lobster omelette that my husband got. It was filled with soooo much lobster. Both of these were on special. This breakfast was so filling we did not eat until 6 for dinner. Also check out gift shop connected to mangrove mikes’s too.

Local dive. Several breakfast options and aware of avoiding cross contamination. GF pancakes, bread, and wraps. Will bake tator tots as a GF option.

Everyone was friendly, gluten free options on the regular menu and knowledgeable waitress who asked if it was an allergy or preference. Fantastic French toast, going back tomorrow for the pancakes!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Stopped here on our way home from Key West. The waitress was friendly, and very helpful! GF French toast was amazing! Unfortunately they just switched their straws, which are hay based on NOT gluten free friendly. Found this out the hard way. Tater tots were fried, after I was told they’d be baked and the waitress came back 5 minutes later asking how many I had. Great food, lack of attention to detail.

Celiac friendly?

No

Staff were knowledgeable of gf. Had lunch (blt) and it was delicious. Next morning stopped for breakfast on way to Key West. I had gf pancakes, scrambled eggs, & bacon. Food was good. It was a little “greasy” for me but I’m picky about that. I did not have a reaction either time i ate there. Staff were friendly.

Gluten free options on the menu- allergy alert was clearly printed on my receipt. I had an omelette with fruit and gluten free bread and it was delicious! I am super sensitive and felt comfortable eating here.

Pancakes are great and so are the wraps :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes