Review of Moondog Cafe

Ugh. So disappointing! Another seemingly celiac-friendly restaurant that actually caters to those who avoid gluten by choice, not because of an allergy. Was so excited to see so many GF options — pancakes! Fries! Tacos! — called out on the menu, and had been looking forward to eating here since it first opened. Told waitress I had celiac disease and was really looking forward to pancakes, since nowhere else on island has GF pancakes, and she said: “Oh, well if it’s an actual ALLERGY then you’re probably only safe with one of the salads.” Apparently everything is cooked on the same griddle, same fryer, etc., and anyone who says they have an actual allergy is steered away from all the delicious GF-noted items. I asked if maybe they could cook the corn tortillas in a pan, instead? She said “oh, maybe” and I was served three lukewarm tortillas on a plastic plate with eggs and beans on the side. So, if you’re avoiding gluten to be skinny, by all means dig in. Celiacs, look elsewhere, this isn’t for us.

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