Hands down the best takeout on the island! Everything is so good! There are no other fully vegan or gluten free options on the island. As someone with Celiac disease, I am so grateful to have found a place where I can order anything on the menu.
Being closed on a sunday is the stupidest business idea ever. People need food 24/7 so to close your store for a whole day, and on a WEEKEND no less, is just pure idiocy. Thanks rocco’s. You were a staple of my childhood growing up on the island, being one of the only gluten free places I could get pizza. And you’re closed on the one day of the last time I can come back to the island after my grandmother has died. So once again thanks for being closed on Sunday, I’m sure you’re saving lots of money or something from doing so.
Great atmosphere. Food was delicious but needs to be smaller in portions. We took home 5 doggy bags for half of an appetizer and half of all (4) entrees. Entrees could have been shared. We shared appetizers and still took home half of the short ribs poutine. Also very limited gluten free options which is surprising in this day and age.
Our main issue was with the server. Appetizers came out and we had no plates. Had to flag down the server. Then he disappeared again when we realized we had no serving spoons for the short ribs poutine and the beets appetizers. We had to serve ourselves with forks. He never checked on us We decided to try dessert and asked if any were gluten free. He said he would check with the kitchen. 10 mins went by and no sign of him and then he was serving other tables. We promptly asked for the check and decided to get ice cream down the road. He did not get back to us about dessert or ask us if we still wanted any! He was pleasant when communicating throughout but attention to certain aspects of guests’ dining experience clearly lacking.
Just not great food. Being gluten-free myself, I was excited for the many gf offerings. Unfortunately it let us all down.
The calamari was over cooked and too thin, tasting like burnt bread with a pretty similar consistency. My tuna poke bowl’s rice was cold and hard like leftover rice that’s been sitting in the fridge. Was told this was normal sushi rice by the staff… eventually they gave me fresh rice - the tuna was decent. I’m told the Baja chicken bowl was “fine.” The guacamole lacked any seasoning whatsoever and is not worth it. Lobster sliders I’m told were good. Best thing I tasted was my virgin piña colado, which tasted like the real thing and not from a pre-made mix - much better than the iced tea.
The manager came to check on us towards the end. She was nice and comped a couple items. Unfortunately, the issues seem to lie with the kitchen team, like other reviewers have noted. Not worth your time or money until they fix that.
I truly enjoyed my first time experience at the Black Dog Bakery Cafe for lunch! The warmth and inviting atmosphere, coupled with friendly customer service, truly set the stage for an enjoyable visit. The unique and flavorful coffee surpassed my expectations leaving a lasting impression. The thoughtful display of merchandise and the dog-friendly ambiance add a charming touch for canine enthusiasts. The classic train car and outdoor seating provide a lovely setting for patrons to savor their meals. The Black Dog Bakery and Cafe is a gem with their deliciously rich peanut butter cups for gluten-free lovers, and irresistible cupcakes and other delicious homemade Bakery items. It's clear that The Black Dog Cafe has earned a special place in my list of favorite eateries.
Food was awesome, seriously delious! Had lots of gluten-free options. But the service missed the mark. For the first time in my life, my food arrived before my ice tea did. We had to ask our waiter for a refill on our water kraft and all our drinks. Mint ice tea was delicious, wish I could have gotten more than one glass.
20B Union St POB 990, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, USA
Gluten-free options
DinnerTake AwayOutdoor SeatingRestaurantOpen Late
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Lanette Larsen
We had our daughter and son in laws 5th Anniversary dinner here on 5/22/21 (saturday night) We requested the patio. They were renovating the patio and they were not sure if they would have done in time. Well they pulled it off. We were able to fit 20 of us in their out door area. They let us come earlier in the day to put up lights and balloons. To make the occasion so special. They also had a florist bring in beautiful baskets of flowers for the tables. Extra special. :))
The waiters and waitresses were just so friendly and efficient. Amazing staff you have Salvatore!!
The food was incredible and had gluten free options for our daughter. The drinks were just as incredible as the food. I suggest the Cosmopolitan. It was their special drink that night. Soooo good!!
Salvatore came out at the end of the night to say goodbye. Beautiful man and beautiful restaurant.
I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. You will not be disappointed.
Catboat Coffee is such a wonderful addition to Vineyard Haven, offering so many flavorful options for takeout. It was so nice having them available in the shoulder seasons when takeout options were extremely limited. It is always so exciting trying their food - we have never been disappointed. Also highly recommend trying the labneh and muhammara dipping sauces - you will be obsessed.
Their latte is also my favorite in Vineyard Haven. The caramel is rich and the latte itself is always velvety and light (with some beautiful latte art every time I order). The people working behind the counter are always friendly and are clearly passionate about their product.
It’s also a fantastic spot to shop if you’re hosting a party. They have some incredible cheese options available thanks to MV Cheesery, and lots of delicious crackers (even gluten free options!). Also, don’t sleep on the dipping sauces - seriously.
I highly recommend taking a trip to this hidden gem in Vineyard Haven during your next trip to Martha’s Vineyard. You won’t be disappointed, and you’ll be supporting a wonderful group of people too.
Celiac friendly
