Monk's Bar & Grill at the Wilderness
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So kind! The manager came and made sure I knew my gluten free options!! I love this place and always have! My go to place when we come up here!
Amazing here. Manager came out. Highly recommend! They do not have a dedicated fryer but we had side salad and mashed potatoes (for an up charge), and I think the Cole slaw is also good. Food was so great. There’s also a GF brownie. Enjoy!
Manager TJ came over and discussed gf options, super knowledgeable!! They have separate prep areas and gf items are flagged so chefs change gloves and use fresh utensils. No dedicated fryer but they have Udi’s buns for burgers. Tortilla strips not fried in house so no cross-contact. I agree with another comment that this is probably the best gf service I’ve had in a restaurant.
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Manager came to table to explain the gluten free options and said food would be prepared n separate area. I had chicken salad with oranges, cranberries and walnuts, it had the best citrus salad dressing which was served on the side. Our waited was excellent!! I am celiac and did not get sick!!
Very knowledgeable waitstaff! Walked us through everything on the menu. The gf brownie was an especially good treat!
This place is great! As soon as I said that I have Celiac, the waitress called the manager over who went over what was safe for me to eat. They do not have a dedicated fryer but all of my food was prepared separate from other shared areas and they used new utensils/pans to make everything as safe as possible. I had the smoked Gouda burger on an Udis bun with a side salad and it was amazing! They also offered a gluten free IPA which was so good. They also give you other side choices of hummus and veggies or mashed potatoes, and their salad dressings are gluten free. Definitely a great experience!
I mentioned my son was Celiac, they immediately brought out the manager who explained thoroughly what the options were. He even asked me if cross contact was a concern before I even had a chance to bring it up! They told me what they could make that would be safe for him and what had shared prep or cook areas. The manager said he would personally inspect the meal before it was brought out. I haven't been treated this seriously at a restaurant before, FANTASTIC JOB MONKS!
Very confident staff. After we ordered, Duran, the supervisor came to confirm no dedicated fryer, but they do cook everything with every allergy separate. Here now, so will edit when done.
Was just Diagnosed with Celiac September of 2023 so eating out can be scary to me. We went to Monks and it was the best experience I have had eating out since being GF. The burger on the GF bun was Delicious.
Manager comes to talk to you about options. There were adequate options and sides. Food was great and we raved about it all weekend.
Probably one of the best service at a dining experience since being GF the last 5 years. Manager is alert as gives insight as wel as server is very very understanding of the importance of allergy concerns. Highly highly highly recommend this place. UDIs buns available, they are up front about shared fryers, and super flexible with modifications! Outstanding!
Few options !! But a manager does come and speak with you about options and aware of cross contamination. I ended up getting a salad, the other option was a gf burger. Barely any sides options. Nothing fried is safe. So safety wise good, but not many options.
This place was amazing. Manager is required to come out and speak to you. Knew exactly what cross contact was. They have gluten free buns to go with the burgers and their homemade chips are also gluten free. Food was EXCELLENT!
Very impressed. I mentioned our son has Celiac disease. They said any allergy or intolerance of any kind is handled by a manager.
Manager personally came out to greet us and gave us our options to ensure the absolute lowest risk of cross contamination.
10/10.
only one option that's gluten free. only burger buns.
Manager came out and we talked through options. He was super helpful. Food came out separate. Menu is not labeled so you have to be knowledgeable about what is safe too.
My experience was amazing! The manager came over to the table and went through the menu with me. I had a tasty burger with gf bun and coleslaw. The service was great and the manager guaranteed he would go in the kitchen and make sure there was no contamination.
Just finished the bacon cheeseburger and I loved it. The fries are not gluten free so that's the only draw back.
I had a mushroom and swiss burger with a side salad with ranch dressing. The gf bun was a little spongee, but the patty was very good. I would probably get a double patty next time to over compensate for the bun. The ranch dressing was also very good. No issues.
The food was absolutely delightful and the waiters were super understanding. The manager came out to discuss options regarding my food and the food was grilled on a separate clean grill. Super celiac friendly!
No gf menu. They do have gf buns, waitress checked with kitchen as to what is gf. Manager came out to assure me they make food in a dedicated space, clean gloves, etc. Shared fryer, so had a house salad instead. Waitress doublechecked dressing was gf as well. Very good experience!
Excellent service. I was very impressed on how knowledgeable the wait staff was. Our waitress told us that the chips and fries can have cross contamination and offered several other options. The manager cane to the table to reassure us that kitchen staff would be preparing my meal separately and even a different server brought my meal. Very good food too. Highly recommend
Manager came out to our table and informed me of safety and precautions. Didn’t feel sick after eating the gouda burger on a gluten free bun with a side salad and spicy ranch. They seem to take allergies very seriously. Delivered my food separate from everyone else’s.
I went during the late night menu so it was limited, but I had the Gouda cheeseburger with a side salad and it was amazing, no reaction. The gf bun did not crumble and the server was very knowledgeable about the precautions the cooks make.
Celiac… Manager came out after I ordered and brought food to table separately from everyone else. Had cheese burger and mashed potatoes!! Delicious and didn’t get sick 😀
Server and the manager to talk to us directly and made sure kitchen knew our needs. They were very well versed in cross contamination.
Just went last night... great server! The sales and all dressings are gf. Shared fryer so that means no house chips as well as fries even though they are gf themselves. They do have a gf bun for their burger *I don't know the taste because I ordered a cobb salad*. I only say celiac friendly because of the server I had knowing a lot. She started explaining without skipping a beat and understood cross contamination from the fryer for no house chips.
Extensive allergen menu. Manager spoke to us and gave guidance on g-free options. No dedicated fryer tho - so no fries!
Very good burger. Nacho cheese and chips sub for fries are good. GF buns. No Gf menu.
They do stack baskets of food on top of each other so as ask for yours not to be.
Asked for a gluten free menu and they came with their binder indicating allergens. Manager came to the table a few minutes later to review it with me, and assure me they have separate GF pots/pans and prep area for GF meals. Warned me that like any restaurant cross contamination can occur but they do everything possible to try to prevent it. Had a Nacho burger and did not get sick., with fresh jalapeños on it instead of battered. They offered a side salad or cooked veggies as an option instead of the fries that go in a contaminated fryer. Tortilla chips are also deep fried so no nachos... cheese and guac are safe thou. Had Angry Orchard cider or Greens GF IPA as a certified GF option.
Best turkey sandwich i have had in YEARS! It was on a GF bun but it was soft and DELICIOUS!
My daughter enjoyed a cheeseburger on a gluten free bun and the waitress was knowledgeable about celiacs and cross contamination. The kitchen takes precautions for allergies. She was so happy!
My husband (not GF) and I sat at the bar and I ordered at White Claw in a can, knowing that it was GF with no possibility of cross-contact. The bartender immediately asked me if my GF status was a result of a dietary restriction or an “antibody reaction.” I explained that I had celiac disease and he handed me their “special binder” and explained that they had a separate prep space for those with allergies.
I ordered a simple cheeseburger and salad, and it was fantastic.
This restaurant (to date) is incredibly Celiac safe. If you have T.J. as your bartender/waiter, you’re in excellent hands.
The gf procedures here are the most comprehensive of any restaurant I’ve ever eaten at. Even coming to the bar for a late night burger, I was greeted by the manager who outlined the procedures they have in place to protect their customers with allergies. They even take off $2 if you skip the side (no gf fryer) which is a refreshing change from the typical gf surcharge most restaurants have!
Amazing food. Enjoyed a burger on a gluten free bun with a side of veggies. Also a gluten free brownie sundae. Amazing. Monks has a binder for you to page through to show what is gluten free. The manager also checks your order. The cook changes gloves. Thank you.
I’ve got to hand it to Monk’s. This is our third time here over the course of two years, and I think they have the GF thing down. Each time, at the mere mention of wanting a GF menu, a manager comes with a binder that shows each food component and allergens. The waiter then confirms the order with the manager before entering it. My severely wheat-allergic son loves it. Note that there is no dedicated fryer, but they’ve been fine with me bringing in outside safe fries for my son.
Staying on site for vacation and had a great experience. Was disappointed the fries are beer battered, but the awesome cubano sandwich made up for it!
I've gone twice recently and both times a manager greeted me to talk about food choices. They're very knowledgeable. Didn't get sick either time! Thanks Monks!
Have a gf bun. Fryer is cross contaminated. Manager was helpful
Manager came over and explained the menu and after I ordered the manager watched the waiter put in my order. They had recommendations for sides since the fryer is not dedicated. I am very impressed so far with the service. And the manager came back to further assure me everything would be gluten free. Wow!!
They were very knowledgeable about celiac, and did everything they could to steer me towards a meal that would be safe for me. They even have a gluten free chocolate torte! Great experience
I had the Cubano on a gf bun. It was good. The bun was soft and tasty. I had a side salad but I tasted the chili and it was good.
Service is ok. Ambience is sports-oriented, so it's a good place to hang out during games. The Glutenfree buns for burgers are good, but a little soggy. My family who didn't have celiac had better menu choices. There is no GF menu, but they'll hand you a 10-page allergen checklist that's like a spreadsheet on each page, so you still have to ask about allergens and gluten. Do not eat the chips or fries. All fryers are shared with gluten. There's no option for baked potato, but the side salad is a dried-out bit of iceberg with some chopped veggies and way too many chopped black olives. They can't guarantee that things are 100% GF, but I haven't gotten sick eating here. Servers call gluten an "allergy" issue, FYI. Ask servers to have kitchen staff change gloves.
16 burger options - beef, cx, turkey - on GF bun or bread. Amazing! And great service to top it off. Oh, and GF dessert options too.
Best gluten free bun ever! My 3 year search for this ha ended. Udi still good buy this one the best!!! HIGHLY recommend.
