Grand Hotel

Stayed at the Grand and ate breakfast in the main dining room as it was included with our room. The omlettes and the egg breakfast are marked gf on the main menu and come with potatoes. Double checked about the potatoes anyway after server brought them out. He double checked with the kitchen who informed him that the oil is not gf (I assume meaning shared oil??) despite this dish with no modifications being MARKED gf on the menu. Either the server was misinformed or they’re marking gf with knowing cross contamination. Either way, makes you feel unsafe.

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

— Not at all

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

I had an amazing meal at this restaurant. I asked the waitress what items were gf on the buffet. She said she'd ask. Next thing i know a chef came out and took me through everything on the buffet and told me what was safe. Then he brought me my own plate of gf desserts. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!!

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

Breakfast buffet was all that was available. Items where not marked for allergies. Staff was not knowledgeable. When I asked for a menu I was told not available yet. When I inquired for gluten free options I was told pancakes, grits, and oatmeal. I ordered pancakes which looked good but raw on the inside. Overpriced even for the non gluten free.

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?

— Poor

We enjoyed breakfast here on our anniversary. It’s the least expensive option if you want to get a taste of luxury plus you don’t have to be dressed up (they do have a dress code). They had both a buffet and menu with several gf dishes available including gf pancakes. Pay one price and you can eat what you want from both options. Great selection of fresh fruit and juices too. You can’t beat the ambiance!

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?

— 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 lunch

The chef came to talk to us before the meal to understand exactly what my allergies were and she went over the menu with me. She modified every course and they were all delicious! It's expensive but there's nothing like it in Michigan. Totally worth the experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had the five-course dinner. GF options were marked and there was at least one (usually two) option(s) in each course. They also brought me gf rolls. Food and experience was good; I had no reaction from the meal. Four stars because the gf bread could be better and I wasn't impressed with desserts (and for the price they should be amazing).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Menus are clearly marked with GF selections and they are good ones—not just salad and sherbet. Food was delicious. The dinner menu changes daily. Signature dessert—pecan encrusted vanilla ice cream in fudge sauce is GF! Sadie’s ice cream parlor has several GF ice creams clearly marked. GF pancakes for breakfast.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wonderfully, gluten free accommodating, lots of options clearly marked on the menus and delicious food. So worth it

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Just ate the sandwich of the day and took all the contents only. I left the dry falling apart bread. For a high dollar restaurant in today's age of plenty of gluten free options is no excuse.

Left the Grand Hotel today. It was my first vacation after celiac diagnosis. I was really worried about eating. Told to speak with concierge upon arrival. They helped me navigate their menus, explained that their kitchen has separate GF prep and cooking spaces, and left me with written instructions for my server to hand deliver to the chef. I was so relieved! And, I did not get sick eating there! Yay!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They do not handle gluten free well. I was there for lunch with a group. I spoke with a chef, but he only spoke to me about the meats and then left. I had to keep tracking him down to ask about additional items and still ended up having a gluten reaction. Considering the type I restaurant they are, they should be able to handle this and they can't. I would avoid this place. Buffets are generally dicey and unfortunately this one is no exception.

Decent selection of food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Problem is the staff are clueless and barely speak English. Their knee jerk reaction is to say an item it is not gluten free. You have to tell them to find out. Price is very expensive. Dinner was decent but breakfast was very disappointing. I had breakfast twice first was gluten free pancakes that were just so- so. Breakfast potatoes were very dry and not appetizing. Second breakfast was better. Had gluten free toast with eggs and hash browns that were excellent. Although the dinner was very good, it was VERY expensive ($70/person) and you are required to where formal attire. You can get an excellent gluten free meal at the Yankee Rebel Tavern on Astor street for half the price