Early Bird Brunch

6 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Waffles
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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9250 University Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Very good food and a fair amount if gluten-free offerings. The gf waffle is awesome.

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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I had the gf waffle(made on a dedicated gf waffle maker) and over easy eggs(made in a separate pan). The food was delicious.

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 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten friendly items on menu, but there is possibility of cross contamination in preparation. Drink menu marked items as gluten-free, but was not accurate.

I confirmed with wait staff and bartender that all items in my order were gluten-free only to be informed after I started drinking that my order contained gluten. Food order was accurate and tasty.

If celiac or gluten intolerant, I would not recommend location.

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?

— Poor

Updated 1 year 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

After waiting in line for ~20 minutes with my service dog, I was refused service because I had a dog! I told the waitress that was against the ADA. Apparently, my small dog didn’t look like a service dog to the staff, although she was wearing her vest. The waitress told my husband we would need to show “her papers”. I have her registration displayed on her bag, which I was carrying. I was humiliated, and left crying.

2 years ago

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Overall Rating

Review


I had a great experience at Early Bird for breakfast! They have a handful of breakfast items marked as gluten free or modified to gluten free. They do have some gluten free marked lunch items as well.

I had the gluten free waffle and bacon, both of which were very good!

They were extremely busy when we visited, which made me nervous, but the server was very attentive and specified gluten free when writing our order down. The person (not our server) who brought the food proactively confirmed for me that my food was gluten free.

I am not celiac but am extremely sensitive and had no reaction. I would highly recommend!

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Was told the only thing they could guarantee was GF was the GF waffle. Our server said the kitchen was unwilling to clean the grill and do a glove change to help prevent cross contamination.

GF waffle was good but without eggs, sausage, bacon, or anything else...it felt a bit short.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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 vegan options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten Free Waffle was awesome! Get on the wait list prior to going. We didn’t have to wait. Service and food was 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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Been there twice and besides the wait time, the drinks and food were delicious!

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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


There were a good amount of items on that menu that are GF, all of which are clearly marked. I had the Traveler’s omelet and my daughter had a GF waffle. Mine was good but the waffle was even better, so fluffy and a great size. My husband and son enjoyed their non GF breakfasts as well.

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

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