Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom has been safe for me so far! They also happen to have the best gluten free pizza I’ve ever had. I got the GF Kosmic Karma pizza and had my non-GF friends wishing they’d ordered it instead of theirs.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)

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

Amazing Place. They have 4 different types of Pizza that can be made Gluten-free AND dairy free. They are very careful about cross-contamination.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

With some of the reviews I was scared. Ended up not having a problem! Told the waitress I had celiacs and she told me that there was no need to explain that she was well trained on the issue. I was able to make my own pizza and it was DELICIOUS ! Haven’t gotten sick so I trust to go back!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

I am really sad to say that this mellow mushroom does not educate their workers and their food is unsafe. I specified that my gluten free pizza was an allergy and now I’m having a huge reaction. Our waiter almost caused my mom’s regular pizza and mine to touch and his exact words were “oh it’s that seriously?”. As a former employee of Mellow Mushroom in Blowing Rock NC, I am highly disappointed with this location. Avoid it at all cost! The Boone and Blowing Rock locations are safe and owned by the same family.

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

— Not at all

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 will flat out lie to you!

1 pizza size and will cost you $25. It's actually smaller now.

I was sick as a dog! I will never go back and do not recommended anyone with celiac to go here.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

There are only gluten free pizzas and a brownie but the staff are very helpful about what ingredients may have cross contamination and which are safe. I had a gluten free pizza with feta, Roma tomatoes, and green pepper. My first choice were roasted peppers and ricotta cheese but our server said they may be at risk of contamination and showed me the screen of the safe options. I’d give 5 stars if the menu eliminated that step by indicating which ingredients are available to celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They clearly take gluten allergies very seriously because they shut down the line and clean it to cook the pizzas separately. They even keep certain ingredients in a separate fridge which is why certain GF ingredients are not labeled as such - because they’re in a fridge with non GF items. I thought that was pretty cool. The one drawback is the time you have to wait for your order, but not getting sick is worth it. Just be prepared to wait and if you’re eating with non GF people just go ahead and let them eat first.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The Gluten Free menus now only have pizza?

Delicious Pizza and no reaction. The problem is the time we were made to wait. We watched people who ordered long after us get their pizza eat and leave. After 45 minutes of waiting (we checked out receipt to see what time we ordered), we spoke to the manager who advised it takes longer because of the GF crust. My son had a regular pizza and it had not come out either. An hour after we ordered, I got my GF pizza and a few minutes later, my son got his regular pizza. We were refunded the price of the small regular pizza. I informed the manager that I had eaten at other Mellow Mushroom locations and not had this experience when he explained that it takes longer. Good food, and we will visit other MM locations, but not this one again. We are traveling and this set us back quite a bit.

Separate kitchen for celiacs

Celiac friendly?

Yes

love their gf pizza!

Seriously the BEST gf pizza I have ever had!

Atmosphere is cool. The gluten free pizza is pretty good.

Employee asked if the GF pizza was due to an allergy or medical reason (celiac), so they Made my daughters pizza in a separate kitchen. The best GF pizza we have ever had! Will go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not safe for celiacs!

Celiac friendly?

No

So many mixed reviews from this chain. Both WS and Greensboro locations. I think the store managers nor the employees really understand how it feels to have their stomach been in pain after eating something it should not have. It is bad alone people, like my 9 year old daughter have to deal with it, but having to pay for the diet styles hurts the wallet to. Sad they don't understand, or they would be more careful or not advertise they are gluten free and be a lie!

I knew I was sick before I even left and was in full out gluten misery by the time I got home. Perhaps I shouldn't have assumed BUT since they make such a huge deal about training and separate prep area I thought I would be safe. Wrong.

The pizza itself was very disappointing, cold when it got to me with a gummy mealy-textured crust. The taste of the crust was ok but the texture was awful. Plus they are extremely expensive for a pizza joint.

Celiacs or true gluten intolerants: DON'T RISK IT!!! Cross contamination!

Celiac friendly?

No

Great GF beer selection

Their pizza is certified GF and they use a separate oven. The pizza is always delicious and I eat here every month. I always have the mushroom pizza.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Honestly it is okay and I didn’t get sick.

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

— Not very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

The waitress said they prepare the pizza separately but it's cooked in the same oven. She then proceeds to bring out my gf pizza sitting between my family's regular pizza. Not only that, it took nearly 1 hour (54 minutes to be exact) to get this food out on a Tuesday afternoon. There was maybe 6 tables total in the restaurant.

I didn't eat. Can't trust a pizza she piled regular pizza on top of

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

— Not very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

Excellent! No issues with mighty meaty pizza. I order through UberEats, but call store to verify. Always good! I also get no cheese (dairy free. Gluten free).

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dairy-free

A chain that always takes proper precautions. Several pizzas are certified gluten free. Quick service too.

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