The Cafe

4 recent ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
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2 ratings

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2616 Northridge Pkwy
Ames, IA 50010

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive
1 month ago

Food was amazing. Though, no items that are both GF & DF (kind of frustrating). There are marked menu items that are GF or DF. No gluten free bread or buns, but they will give you lettuce for a sandwich/burger. Menu is seasonal and changes.

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  • — Good for dairy-free
5/20/24 menu
Celiac
10 months ago

Only a few gf options but can make some salads gluten free. Waiter was very uneducated about gluten options and what contained gluten. She tried offering me sides that contained gluten and I had to correct her and ask specifc questions about the food to really ensure I wasn’t about to get gluten. I subbed a soup for the chips and asked for no bread on top of my salad but it came out w a whole slice of bread covering my salad, contaminating it and bread around the soup. Don’t recommend here at all.

Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
10 months ago

No gluten free menu. Offer only salad and meat nothing else.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

Options are limited. I’ve had ok experiences here. I haven’t been glutened that I’m aware of, but I’m always disappointed that there is usually only a few things to choose from (such as salads) and I’m not confident they are as careful as they could be. It is a bakery, but I do think they could take some more precautions!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
4 years ago

There is no GF menu and nothing on the regular menu to denote any dietary considerations - vegan, GF, etc. I found a salad and asked the waitress to double check with the kitchen on a marinade and overheard the cooks response: they can’t guarantee anything and it’s eat at your own risk. This used to be my favorite restaurant, hands down. Since being diagnosed I’ve found it is very difficult to navigate.

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Celiac
6 years ago

I used to love the cafe before being diagnosed. However their gluten free menu is not very extensive mostly salads (with lots of potentially cross contaminated items like nuts or dressing) and bunless burgers. For a fancy place, I was shocked they didn't have more options available.

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Celiac
7 years ago
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Celiac
7 years ago

The Cafe is my favorite restaurant. Super sensitive celiac and never have had a problem. Staff is usually very good. GF menu for lunch and dinner, not brunch. Just ask:) BEST FOOD EVER

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8 years ago

Staff was unaware of what was gluten free on their brunch menu. They said grits and oatmeal were okay (not okay for celiacs!) I had them double check with the chef and still got sick. Their gluten free menu is not safe from cross contamination and staff is not knowledgeable.

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Celiac
8 years ago

The Cafe has a gluten free menu. However, their menu rotates about every month so be sure to call ahead to find out exactly what is on the menu. For example, pulled pork is only offered in the summer. Overall The Cafe has great home-style food.

10 years ago

Great food. Love that even with a rotating menu they always have several gf options. I just wish they put their gf menu online.

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12 years ago
Celiac
12 years ago

Manager Nicki is so great at helping guide choices for not only gluten free, but dairy free also. The food is fresh and always cooked to perfection!

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