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Mellow Mushroom

6 ratings
$$ • Pizza Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Pizza

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
4 ratings

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2436 18th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009

Most Recent Reviews


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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I didn’t get sick, and I usually absolutely love Mellow Mushroom for gluten free pizza, but this location was mediocre at best. The food was gross, and service was okayish (for some reason we had 3 different servers, and I think the first might have been drunk????) I love Mellow Mushroom and had never had a bad experience before this one. Would recommend the chain, but definitely not this location. There’s a good gluten free bakery (Rise) literally one minute away—go there instead.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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It's pricey ($20 for an 11" personal pizza), but the toppings are great, I really like the crust, and I've never gotten sick at any of the MMs where I've had their GF pizza. The thin crust has a bit more sweetness and chew than other GF pizzas I've had, but I like that it's not just the cracker-like consistency that's often the only option. I do think that the white pizzas are a bit of a better fit with it than ones with tomato sauce, though.

I also really appreciate that they indicate beers that are truly GF and distinguish them from the low gluten/gluten removed ones.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years 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

  • Beer
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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The first time my mom had this pizza she was obsessed. When she came to visit again- she said this was the worst gf pizza she has ever had. Now that I am too gf, I have not tried it (I also loved their regular pizza so much.) I stick to Pete's now.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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It's awesome that they have a separate menu for gluten free pizza. A little pricy but it's a good size personal pizza. I thought the choices were pretty good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Had higher hopes for this place. Kind of disappointing and overly priced pizza. 12 inch 2 topping pizza was $19.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Much better when eating it in person. I’ve never had a bad experience at any mellow mushroom when dining in, but take-out and delivery is 50/50 depending on the location. Unfortunately, for this location, take-out and delivery should be avoided if you cannot have cross-contact. I’ve had to stop ordering and tell family/friends that while yes, we can eat there, please don’t order it for parties.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Celiac

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Ordered a gluten free pizza and have no complaints whatsoever. Amazing taste, and no symptoms after. Server seemed knowledgeable, etc. honestly one of the better GF pizzas I’ve had. Since it’s a chain, always make sure to ensure your dietary needs.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

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Great GF pizza and vegan cheese option for the dairy free folk! Everything tastes great and I was assured they made GF food separately. The brownie dessert was good too for a frozen and wrapped treat, it tasted like a Little Debbie’s cosmic brownie!

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

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free

Overall Rating

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My favorite GF pizza! We eat here at least once a month and I’ve never been sick from it. GF pizza takes longer of a wait, and that’s the only con I have.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Their GF pizza is always great. I usually get the Mighty Meaty. I’ve never had issues here. They also always have Bold Rock on tap.

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

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