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Papa's American Cafe

9 ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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2960 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 50401

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Wheat Allergy

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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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

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The GF items on their menu are clearly marked, and there are many dishes to choose from. Be sure to confirm with your server that you are ordering a fully gluten free meal. My side salad did come with croutons. Everything else was great.

Update: I've eaten here twice without reaction and once with. I ordered the same thing each time.

Safety


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

— Not 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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Giant menu with a variety of GF options. Server was thoughtful and helpful. I had the Macho Nachos.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Cafe

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My waitress was very knowledgeable about what was GF and what wasn't. She warned me about fries I ordered being fried in the same oil as breaded items. Very friendly staff.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Several items clearly marked on menu that are gluten free. Our server was very helpful and understanding of my situation. She also made suggestions on some items.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have so many menu options, including gluten free buns, gluten free pasta, and excellent side dish options. They mark everything in the menu and the servers are very helpful and friendly about it.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Menu is clearly marked with recommended GF items. However, I ordered the Chef Salad that was marked GF but the salad has Turkey and ham lunch meat on it that contained gluten. :-( Server had no knowledge of Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity but was very friendly and asked appropriate questions to learn more. Great restaurant overall, but Celiacs beware and eat with extreme caution.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Our server was very knowledgeable of the GF and DF options. They have a shared frier, however they have potato chips instead. We had additional allergies as well and our server was more than willing to check ingredients for us. Thanks!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Best Gluten free buns for a variety A sandwiches

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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