Review of Cafe Cusco

I’m only disappointed this restaurant is in Springfield and not in Kansas City! Found Cafe Cusco via a Yelp search and my sister confirmed on this app that they’re safe for celiacs and she was excited to try it. Since being diagnosed, dining out has been a complete failure for her in terms of cross contamination and getting sick after ordering supposedly GF items.

We’ve both been to Peru years ago and we’re excited to try the food again. This restaurant was absolutely PACKED on a Thursday night. We managed to get a booth inside, which is beautifully decorated, but wished we could have sat outside on their nice patio with cute Peruvian decor. We have a couple South American/Peruvian restaurants in Kansas City, but none come close to the extensive menu offered at this restaurant.

In a twist, the entire menu is assumed to be gluten-free and the only items that are NOT are marked with ‘NGF.’ While extremely rushed, the waitress was knowledgeable about celiac and quick to confirm that the kitchen has a dedicated GF fryer and is used to GF requests.

My sister was excited to get a sandwich and fries. The bun was so normal-looking and tasting that we feared it actually contained gluten - that’s how good it was! We also tried the Lomo Saltado and the Chicken Para Rayos. I loved the chicken, and even though the portions look huge in the photos, they are really right-sized and we left without any leftovers. I only wish we had room for dessert.

The drink menu was interesting, but the cocktails too sweet for me. This is a safe restaurant and it’s great to have cuisine options that are very different from the norm.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended