My favorite vegetarian place in the south end (I've been vegetarian for many decades). Very nice people and a menu full of excellent options, even for gluten-free diners. Their veggie rolls with peanut sauce are so good, they have extra protein with the rice. My wife loves the crispy egg noodle combo, I get the clay pot with pumpkin and potato curry, packed with perfectly fried tofu and a side of brown (purple) rice. The pho and desserts, tea, etc, are all delicious. All kinds of seating options, with a great big round window table.
Large groups or busier times can slow things down, so don't put yourself in a situation where you need to be served quickly. The food is very consistent and the space is relaxing with nice music so we're always happy to wait extra if needed.
Please, please, please, for the love of any god... You must try their rose cardamom latte. It's truly and amazingly delicious. Too fancy? Worry not, the africano is bold and smooth for easy drinking as is or with a bit of cream and/or sugar. I've always loved the atmosphere and commitment to the community this place has had, and I love seeing them prosper. They definitely deserve the love and support!
*** My only wish is that more gluten free options were available
We are slowly sipping the last of our beers. I am enjoying a Seattle based gluten free one from Ghostfish. Excellent. And the food here was delicious. I had their awesome fish tacos. Hubby the fish and chips. This was our first outing since the "C-bug" hit. A go to place this side of the water.
Visited Seattle for a work trip. All of thd locals including the people at our hotel recommended Melrose. May I just say I wanted to go there the following night too because it was perfection. I ordered a chicken stuffed with green olives & goat cheese..wow!!! The parmesan potatoes were crisp & amazing. The salad was served on a chilled plate with a bed of crisp lettuce & fantastic dressings! Service was outstanding! I am gluten free & almost everything on the menu was gluten free.
Challenging for gluten free but doable. They do have a GF menu you can order from and there are a couple of options. The challenge is that a lot of their most delicious dishes, especially the shareable ones have gluten. Great service though and the large tables are perfect for large groups.
The macarons are super cute and tasty. The texture is nice, and the matcha here actually tastes like matcha. The inside of the shop is adorable and well decorated with a calm ambience. The woman who served my cousin and I was very sweet and accommodating! There are a large number of gluten free options and a good amount of alternative milks. The menu can be a bit expensive, but I would totally recommend this place for an occasional date with another person or two :)
Stopped in to have a late breakfast. Met Debbie the owner/operator. We were the first customers of the day, and had lovely breakfast sandwiches on gluten free everything bagels with egg, cheese and bacon. The aioli on the sandwich gave it the perfect addition of mild spice. We each also had a latte that was perfect. Come on in and enjoy yourselves too!
Disappointing experience. We didnāt realize this cafe is located in a gym. Kinda weird but we continued on..
- overpriced: my two waffle triangle pieces cost $10 (half order)
- my Mexican mocha did not taste great⦠I was really expecting it to look like the photos online LOL
- the employees did not know which pastries were gluten free
Marianna is one of our favorite restaurants in Renton. The food is exquisite. We like to sit at the bar for happy hour and get $13 pasta or pizza, discounted appetizers, and discounted drinks. The bartenders are friendly, fun, and make the experience special every time. Get the Marianna cocktail!! The servers are polite and attentive but don't hover. While they don't have many vegetarian or vegan options on the menu, they are happy to make substitutions or adjustments to accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten free pasta. Would recommend to anyone looking for excellent Italian food and an enjoyable experience.
My crew and I anchored here for a short pit stop (aye, they have a parking lot lads!) because we had a Kraken-level craving for some delicious curry and naan... Delivered! Delicious! Hot N Hurried! The Rice N Curry crew... I salute ye for both the food and kindly service! Thank ye for the vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options... my poor ol parrot's stomach isn't what it used to be... but she sure still is picky! To the seas!
What a find!! Itās not easy to find a place that serves wholesome food with non gluten non sugar options. We had the best piece of fish with homemade seasoning and a great salad plus sweet potato fries. It is reasonably priced with a good selection of beverages too. The best part was the friendliness of the host. He was funny and engaging. You can get deep fried fish and chips and tacos too but we have preferred what we got. It was so fresh and healthy. A great experience.