The Good Life Cafe

We stayed summer of 2023 for a week and I tried many things! The chicken and rice hot dish was amazing! I also had a blt and I love the salads with the homemade cranberry dressing. I also tried the turkey club and raspberry torte! The staff was very knowledgeable and kind! I would go back regularly if I didn't live so far away!!!! Such a rare find on vacation, it really made the trip for me!!!!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

They have gluten free items marked on the menu. I got the pulled pork sandwich on a GF bun, which was very good. The pork had a bourbon BBQ sauce, which kept the GF bun moist.

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?

— Good

I enjoyed a really good chicken sandwich on a GF bun. The house fries are cooked in a shared fryer so I had a lettuce salad with oil and vinegar on the side. My stomach felt fine later—win! I would definitely go back when in the area. I’d like to try the Reuben sandwich next time. The waitress was helpful and answered all of my questions. My three non-celiac family members enjoyed their meals also.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Boyfriend who is celiac had a sandwich on gluten free bread and they made sure the chips were gluten free too. He did not become ill from it.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Knowledgeable staff made sure to be safe with my meal tried the chips and dips very delicious would recommend

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options

I ordered the GF Walleye BLT. It was amazing! Bread was toasted, walleye was broiled and toppings were perfect. Side salad with a gf vinaigrette. Highly recommended. Had apps as well GF. Jalapeño popper dip and a chip n dip plate.

They also had a GF desert option.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

First time visiting - impressed! Gluten free available items clearly marked on menu, waitress knowledgeable of choices. Make sure you specify gluten free as some options are "gluten free available" (with substitutions). Great meal, great experience. Patio was a nice touch! Will be back. Note: no dedicated fryer, but packaged GF chips will do!

Many gf options and getting better all the time - they now offer gf chips too. Our favorite restaurant in Park Rapids!

Staff was good and I didn’t get a reaction. It is a little overpriced for the amount of food. It’s good if you just want a meal out.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Pretty good food, nice atmosphere to sit and chat with friends/family. There are GF items on the menu, I don't know if there is a dedicated cooking area to avoid cross contamination or not.

Overpriced, tasteless small portions. This is my third year to stop through, hoping for a tasty bite. Today was my absolute last visit. Nearly twenty dollars for a 'walleye blt', handful of salad straight from the container and a cup of watery soup. Walleye (smaller than size of slice of cheese, no seasonings. Broiled, no sauce. ) This does not represent well.

Awesome. Staff very knowledgable.

fresh made sandwiches with fresh baked gluten free bread available for all sandwiches. Sliced turkey looked like it had been sliced right off the bird at Thanksgiving. Only 4 stars because no GF desserts available.