Wonderland Cafe & Lodge

After a week living off snack food during our Yellowstone trip, I was thrilled to see this lovely restaurant come up as an option in the app. I have Celiac and checked out the menu, found multiple(!!!!!!!!!) options I could eat, and put my name on the list. I would’ve waited until midnight because I was so hungry at this point. The jalapeño cornbread is something I’m still craving weeks later🤤 I had the portabello entree with mashed potatoes and broccoli/peppers and devoured it all in less than 10 min. It was delicious! The rest of our table enjoyed their food, and my super picky son even really liked his pita cheese pizza. This place was truly an oasis for a person with Celiac - my only hot options all week had been plain rice or scrambled eggs in various lodges throughout the park. I would go back here again even if there were many other Celiac options around.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Had the GF Mac and cheese , it was excellent !

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

So good (and safe) we came back again . First night had elk chili Mac and a cider which were yummy. Second night had the walnut-crusted trout which was super tasty

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Staff is knowledgeable about GF options. Great options. Recommend the elk chili or the trout. Both so good. Not a lot of options in Gardiner, so this one is a keeper.

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

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

Awesome GF veggie burger! The fries are not cooked separately but the side salad is GF.

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

They take allergies very serious….no GF fryer …but kids had Mac & Cheese. I had some amazing soup that was GF/DF carrot ginger and a yummy bison burger. Definitely recommend!

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

The food was some of the best we javelin ever had. The staff is amazing &, the food is delicious.

We could not have asked for a better stop after a long Mother's day in Yellowstone ❤

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Very impressed with the amount of choices that are GF / allergy friendly especially for such a small town in Montana!

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

My son had a kids grilled cheese with GF bread. As a celiac kid he loves when he can get kid food GF. I got GF elk chili Mac which was fantastic. Would highly recommend. Long waits for dinner, so put your name down early.

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?

— Excellent

Stopped to eat....they do not have e a dedicated fryer. He said people with Celiac are OK with it. No way!!!! We left

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

Love this place. Nice atmosphere and small outdoor enclosed patio. Open year round but watch the hours due to staffing changes. Lots of options for celiacs.

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

The lady who sat us was nice. They were about to close and she still seated us. Excellent service. Great vibe. I had the elk chili Mac and loved it! Would definitely go here again! Best food I’ve eaten on the whole trip to Yellowstone.

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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

The GF Elk Chili Mac was excellent, as was the Elk burger. They have GF buns, bread, pasta, and other GF items. My kids loved the GF Mac and cheese and the fries and sweet potato fries, which were also GF. Excellent food, and the staff was accommodating.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

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

Menu had GF items marked. Server was knowledgeable. We were disappointed that the GF burger was actually bunless. The rest do the food was delicious except for the burgers - the meat was not tasty according to my teenage sons. No dedicated fryer.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch

This place was great! Very knowledgeable staff. Food is organic with vegan and gluten-free options! Elk Chili was amazing and there corn bread was so good we ordered one to go!

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Our server was very helpful and did not seem to mind my detailed questions about the fryer, grill, and various other ways food was prepared to prevent cross contact with gluten. We ate here on 9/16/20 for lunch while visiting Yellowstone, based on the reviews that said they had a dedicated gluten free fryer and their menu that lists almost every item as gluten free or capable of being made gluten free. I was particularly excited to try some fried cheese curds and fried pickles, but when we asked about the dedicated fryer, our server checked with the manager (who has celiac) and we were informed that this batch of cheese curds was not gluten free, and then that they DO NOT have a dedicated fryer, so anything fried could have cross contact with gluten. So if you have celiac, stay away from the fried section of the menu! We enjoyed the hummus platter (spicy in a good way!) with gluten free bread triangles as an appetizer, and then I had the Gluten free Mac n cheese with pulled pork as an entree and my husband had the elk stew, which was also gluten free. The stew was delicious, and the mac n cheese was the best I have had since being diagnosed as celiac! It was seriously amazing—the pasta tasted like the real deal, and the cheese sauce was unreal. The pulled pork was also so good! I had no reaction or digestive issues whatsoever after eating here, and I am very sensitive. I think it definitely helps that the manager has celiac and the waitstaff is so conscientious and caring. Just don’t get your hopes up for celiac-safe fried foods!

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

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 lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

They have only GF foods go into their fryer!! Almost every item can be gluten free!!

Delicious and tons of options!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

We ate here multiple times. Almost everything on the menu says Gluten free or gf by request. The Mac and cheese was amazing and I came here twice just for that!! They make the pasta noodles from scratch.

Soooo many options. Very very very good

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

Lots of gf, vegetarian and vegan options. Lovely wait staff and cute inside!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

Great kids menu- 4 of the 5 items can be made gluten free!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Great find!

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

They did clarify that I was gluten free, but everything else about this place was unimpressive. The food was cold and service was slow and haphazard. We had to ask for refills and at one point, we went up to the counter and refilled our drinks ourselves. He offered us jam for our toast but never brought it. The breakfast was unimpressive. The potatoes were small and stale with a small portion. The eggs were ok, except they were cold.

About three hours after eating I got a stomach aches and sores in my mouth. I would stay away. The food was not good and made me sick.

Celiac friendly?

No

Wonderful healthy delicious food!

Amazing food and service! They were VERY accommodating and there was no cross contamination. We can't eat anywhere due to a severe reaction with cross contamination, but this place was simply amazing. Thank you for fixing us a delicious, safe meal after a long day in Yellowstone!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Highly recommended food spot. The owner has a celiac in the family so is extra careful with dishes. All plates with a couple of exceptions are or can be made gluten-free. In the mornings try the GF scones! We ate here multiple times.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We called ahead and read reviews. They brought out an appetizer with gluten crackers on it after assuring us it was fine. I asked to confirm and she said yes to gluten free and someone walking by said no those are not gluten free. So definitely do not trust the server. They also did not take it back and left us with half the table not being able to eat off it. The food was delicious however I would not trust eating here again.

Celiac friendly?

No

Gluten free bun and sweet potatoes fries! Also the huckleberry lemonade was delicious! Loving it!

The staff was very friendly so many gf choices And a lot gf options. Everything tasted delicious. Great place to stop outside Yellowstone Park.

I love this place! Their food is really delicious and fresh and their cheddar bacon Gluten free muffins are to-die-for! I am not sure if they have gluten free beer, but they have tons of selections of wine and beer and cider.