Rustic Inn Cafe

Our server was super helpful navigating the menu for gluten-free options. I had the walleye lemon piccata with broccolini and masked potatoes, and it was amazing. They also had a few gluten free pie options; the raspberry cream with merengue crust was delicious. We will definitely dine here again.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Was able to get a Rachel sandwich on gf bread (delish!) and 3 pies were GF, plus a full glass counter of chocolate truffles and treats

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Very few items. Nachos have corn tortillas fried in a fryer so there is significant cross contamination. I was served a Reubens instead of a Rachel and the waitstaff didn't come back to check (said Rachel on our bill when we paid). Food was okay. Did have a gf lemon pie.

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

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

There were very few GF options available. We were seated outside and had the "patio" menu. The menu had no indication of which items were gluten free and which were not. The server had no specific recommendations for safe menu items. She did tell us that the fryer is not dedicated and the indicated that cross-contamination would almost certainly occur on the grill. Tacos could not be made GF (no corn tortillas available), and apparently even the chili was not GF. This left very few safe choices. Kids' menu had almost no options. My daughter ended up having the hot beef sandwich without a bun and without gravy--essentially just a pile of lukewarm beef and some french fries. The adult in our party who needs to eat GF ended up with a chopped salad. We had high hopes for this place after reading other reviews. It seems like a great restaurant, just not if you need to eat GF.

(There are 2 GF pie options on the menu, but we did not feel safe trying them.)

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Only a few options, but the staff and especially the head chef are very knowledgeable. There are even gf pie options. That raspberry merengue was the best I've ever had

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

— Very

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

Server and chef were very knowledgeable of celiacs and need for gf. Server double checked several items with the head chef. Their menu offered several gf items and was well marked. They’re food is delicious and they even offer wonderful gf pies!

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

— Very

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

Asked the waitress what they had for gluten free eating as the menu doesn’t say much. She was really good at explaining their options and explaining that they use the same fryers for all their sides. I got a burger with a gluten free bun. I asked if their Bloody Mary mix was gluten free. She wasn’t sure but brought the bottle out for me to check and it was! Also had a few options for gluten free pie. Said she couldn’t guarantee 100% cross contamination on the pie, but that they tried their best to keep it separated. Overall super happy!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Very few GF options, but at least they had some! And the best GF cream pie!