Review of Mangrove Mike's Cafe

We ate at Mangrove Mikes twice while staying in the Keys. We went there because they offer gluten free options and I have celiac disease. The main gf fare they have is French toast and gf pancakes.

The first time I ordered the gf French toast with coconut bread. (They have the choice of almond or coconut and I am allergic to almonds) The texture of the bread was less than desirable. I couldn’t eat it. It may just have been me. I live in Portland, Oregon and we have pretty stellar gluten free bakeries there, so I am accustomed to better.

We gave them another try today and I ordered the pancakes. The server asked if I wanted 2 or 3 and I said 3, since pretty much everything gluten free is smaller. Wowza. They were huge and delicious, which redeemed the restaurant in my eyes.

Our server also made sure that my items were cooked separately, away from other food. I so appreciate being able to eat safely.

Once caveat. They are offering wheat straws in place of plastic. They are labeled gluten free, but as a celiac I don’t take those types of chances. The risk of cross contamination is too high. Luckily, I caught that it wasn’t a typical straw before I used it. I feel that they should ask if you want one, as wheat is also one of the top allergens. I would hate for someone to get anaphylaxis from their straw.

Celiac friendly?

Yes