Review of Succulent Cafe

1555 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463

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Dined here two nights on the recommendation of a friend, and since it was so great the first night we returned the next! Our server, Melissa, was really great! The first night we came in early (5:30), she pointed out the options for GF, which are not labeled. She spoke with the chef to confirm everything, and our food the whole evening was delicious. The second night we came in a bit later (7 or so), and were lucky enough to have Melissa again. Not long after we left the second night, I was quite ill. It was pretty clear to me that it was from gluten. I believe that by going in during a much busier hour on a much busier night, that the timing was really the culprit. Quite hard for a chef to prepare a few dozen plates and have one be strictly GF in the same area. Even with becoming ill, I would still recommend this place as long as you avoid the rush. Our service was great, the food was delicious, just a matter of timing.Gluten free items on the dinner menu: Crispy Sea Bass & Bacon (really delicious!), Pork Belly Porchetta, Tenderloin, and Pumpkin Seed Crusted Rack of Lamb. Gluten free dessert was seasonally flavored creme brûlée, also very tasty.

Updated 10 years ago

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