NorthStar Tavern

20 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Cider, Dessert, Falafel, Fries, Pizza, Tacos
Safety Rating
18 ratings

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5101 W 98th St
Bloomington, MN 55437

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Food was pretty good they did have options for my daughter. The nachos are on point and so was the chocolate cake

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 5 days ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Service was fantastic. Menu is marked. I had breakfast tacos while my son had The Meats GF pizza. Everything tasted great.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 5 months ago read full review

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Amazing experience two times!!!

This time, we had the nachos, and they are HUGE and So tasty!! Dreamy meal!!

We also had sweet potato tator tots and brussel sprouts.

Way too much food but so delicious!!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Cider
  • Dessert
  • Falafel
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pizza
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Gluten-Free at NorthStar Tavern
Breakfast tacos with breakfast potatoes
Gluten-Free at NorthStar Tavern
The meats GF pizza
Menu, 6/4/2023
Gluten-Free Tacos at NorthStar Tavern
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More Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Second time here, ordered the Pad Thai. So yummy! Not a huge GF menu but plenty of options.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Had a GF Caesar salad with a side of fries. They do have a dedicated frier, which was nice. I wasn't terribly impressed with the food itself - it was fine, but definitely not anything insanely good. I wasn't super clear on the procedures around the pizzas so I didn't go for it. Id definitely go back, but it felt a little too spendy and a little to meh to be really excited about going back. Overall, I felt safe and had no reactions.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


My celiac daughter enjoyed wings and GF pizza from the kids menu. She said it was the best GF pizza crust she has ever had! The menu was clearly marked and the server was knowledgeable and friendly.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


There is misinformation here. ⤵ They have NOT discontinued their dedicated fryer. I confirmed with management. Awesome wings, pizza and so many other options. Note: It is not a GF kitchen so, as with most places we want to dine , so they cannot say there will be zero cross contamination.

I love it there and have never had an issue.

Updated 10 months ago read full review

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Review


We have been there in the past with amazing results. Great menu, wonderful staff, and perfect food. Today, June 16, 2023, we were told they no longer have a GF dedicated fryer. The staff was not sure of they would being that back. Still had some options, just not as many. Disappointing.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Fantastic GF pizza and lots of great menu options. However, the waiter said it was cooked in the same oven as the other pizzas, but they would clean the oven prior to use. -- this contradicts an earlier post that said they had a separate oven.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious gluten free food. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. We had the gf cheese pizza, burger, and sweet potato tots. No reaction! Dedicated fryer! Recommend 100%!!!

Safety


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 fryer

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I was so excited and surprised with the number of options here! They have a dedicated fryer and a separate oven for pizzas! Server seemed knowledgeable and they even had some vegetarian/vegan options!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious! Great options, dedicated fryer, even gf dessert

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated fryer. Items are marked with GF on the regular menu. Server was able to answer my questions with confidence. I ordered the grilled salmon sandwich prepared with herbed cream cheese on a gluten free bun with French fries. My husband had the zoodles and tofu pad thai. Both were excellent, and my gluten eating kids had the Mac n cheese which was homemade. I’m only docking one star because I thought the prices were a little high for the quantity of food. They weren’t huge portions - just right.

Safety


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

— Very

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Waitress was very knowledgeable. I ordered a jalapeño jam burger. They use udis buns, so it did fall apart a bit like they do. The sweet potato tots were good and the burger was good. The food was a little higher priced than expected but i did not get sick and the food was delicious. My gluten eating husband really enjoyed his meal. I also got the Brussel sprouts which had wayyyy to much balsamic dressing. They were swimming in it, this was the only disappointment.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I LOVED the service and food here! We had Brandon for a waiter and he was very knowledgeable and on top of things with making sure there was no cross-contamination. I also have a dairy allergy and still had many options for food here. Their dedicated fryer had gone down the day before, so I was unable to have anything fried; however, they still went out of their way to make accommodations for me. I had the chicken tacos and the grilled chicken California sandwich with a gluten free bun and the seared asparagus. It was all delicious! I would definitely eat here again.

Safety


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 fryer

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Between other folks’ reviews and the allergen drop down and second area to leave notes in Uber Eats, I felt safe ordering online from here. The wait time was quite a bit longer than they estimated but that may have been on the delivery side, not sure. I had the zucchini pad Thai for dinner—it was great! I also ordered the roasted sweet potato/wild rice salad for lunch the next day and it was even tastier. I didn’t have a reaction after either meal and would order from here again.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


My group went for happy hour. I don't drink, so I don't know about gf alcohol options. Be sure to inform your server about your gluten issue. They will help you navigate the through any unmarked menu items or specials otherwise the menu denotes GF options. My server was fantastic! The happy hour food menu had at least 1 gluten friendly option in each price category. I ordered a taco - chicken tinga. Lots of meat, on a soft gf tortilla with lots of toppings, including a really spicy salsa. My group also ordered the chips and salsa and the hummus platter which came with 1/2 assorted veggies and pita bread. The pita bread is not gluten free, so if your whole party is gluten free ask for them to replace it with extra veggies or tortilla chips. The regular food menu has lots of GF options to choose from and there is even a GF cake on the dessert menu vs just ice cream!

Safety


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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Our family if 4 has been to this restaurant twice now. Great both times! First time we shared a few things. Salads, fries, nachos all GF and completely delish! Pretty sure they were the best nachos I’ve had! Second time we got burgers. The two who have celiac one Of them had a different looking bun from the other. I asked the server, she immediately asked if it was ok to switch if to a GF bun or if she should ask the kitchen to remake it. She knew about CC and had it remade with no issues. I told her I appreciated asking me, and not just throwing it on a GF bun. Great server.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ordered a pizza with gf crust but the toppings i ordered included something that was cooked with a beer(that has gluten) without knowing and a manager came out to warn me and i was able to change my order to the thai peanut chicken pizza. very pleased with his management. all the food was better than I expected, i got the wings and fries (dedicated fryer) as well.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I have dined here several times with coworkers and not gotten sick. They have several items gluten free including a dedicated gluten-free fryer and gluten-free buns. I always confirm that their fryer is still gluten-free when ordering. They seem well prepared and accommodate for the food allergy. They have lots of variety of options for you and your group. I have had trouble getting a gluten-free salad when ordering takeout however. They always give it to me with croutons.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They have gluten free items labeled on their menu and gluten substitutes for sandwiches.

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The server was not knowledgeable but very willing to check on gluten content. I had the chicken tacos in the starters menu. They were very good.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Most items on the menu were gluten free! Separate plate for gluten free. Dedicated fryer. Great up north ambience too! Would definitely come back.

Safety


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 fryer

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Knowledgeable and great with avoiding cross contamination!! I had artichoke dip and nachos. Then had a birthday dessert....layered cake!!

As delicious and as safe as a restaurant can be.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Clearly labeled with lots of options.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Server was very knowledgeable. They have a dedicated fryer and separate prep space. Very good food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Clearly marked menu with several GF and V options, including Beyond Burger, falafel, GF buns, GF pizza, tacos, several GF apps like artichoke dip, rotating GF entrees like pad thai with zoodles, and a dedicated fryer. Outdoor patio, great daily happy hour, craft cocktails, wine & craft beer (although not always a GF option). Friendly, casual neighborhood place with good food.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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