Celiac since 2004 and these are the BEST donuts, soft pretzels and cinnamon rolls I've ever had…read more Flavor and texture are incredible. Went back for cinnamon rolls 3 times the first week, they were that good. Teared up when I bit into a soft, pillowy fresh baked donut for the first time in 20 years. Plus the staff were really friendly. What an absolute gem.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more This location is becoming known as the initial startup location for many bakeries, cakeries, and dessert shops. For me, I remember when Jackie's Bakery was here. Then it was occupied by the iconic The Sweet Heartist. Now, we have another bakery here, one that specializes in gluten-free baked goods, Willow's Gluten-Free Bakery. To be fair, the offerings that Willow's Gluten-Free Bakery (which I will shorthand to simply Willow's for the remainder of the review) is kind of paultry compared to their predecessors, but I must stress that when you take into account everything is gluten-free, it is quite a lot. As a matter of fact, I will even go as far to say that Willow's has it harder as baking gluten-free products is not an easy task, and you have to follow certain guidelines and rules if you want to really live up to he moniker of being "gluten-free." Though an address is given, most Brevardians know of the locale that Willow's is at if they happen to be a huge supporter of indie businesses. It always gives me a giggle that the business is right next to an Asian massage parlor, but I guess for an initial location, it is a price most businesses can't refuse. The location is still smallish and Willow's has to utilize what they have just like their predecessors. On the bakeshop floor, they have two display cases, a display table, and a pie case. There is no mention of the wares being gluten-free so it must be assumed that everything is gluten-free unless specially noted. To be fair, it would be hard to do both gluten and non-gluten wares in such a small space. The rule of thumb, from my knowledge as a baker working at Publix in the past, is that you can't use the kitchenware for regular baked goods with gluten-free wares and the kitchenware for gluten-free wares can only have gluten-free ingredients, ONLY! This prevents cross-contamination. In short, if Willow's uses a heavy duty mixer and they do gluten and gluten-free wares, they'll need to have two mixers in their tight space so that they don't mix. Also, the possibility of cross-contamination is very high in such a small baking area, too. What labels they do have are any extra added health details such as being free of nuts, soy, eggs, or being completely vegan. And the range is quite big for such desserts including donuts, cakes, pies, and cookies. I, myself, came here because they have a "Cinnamon Roll Flight," which was fantastic. The price was fair and the buns were not too big, not too small. Like Baby Bear's porridge, bed, and chair, they are "just right." And the taste? Exquisite. They tasted exactly like their flavors including pumpkin pie, maple bacon, regular, etc. Ultimately, the only gripe I have is its weird location and the hours they have, plus te lack of selection near the end of their operating hours, which is more on me than them. For now, I will give Willow's four out of five stars for their flavor, their excellent customer service, and the range of their gluten-free line. If Willow's remains consistent for, let's say about four more visits, I'll grant them their fifth star for consistency.

Such a beautiful gem! The food is always fresh and delicious, and the staff is wonderful and…read moreattentive. The inside is so pretty, with a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. While you wait for your food, there's even a health food store attached where you can browse and find all kinds of yummy products. Whenever I'm in the area, I always try to stop by--and even when I'm not nearby, it's definitely worth the drive!

O. M. G. Why in the world did I not discover this place before? It was DELICIOUS!! When we got…read morethere, the owner greeted us with 3 samples of their homemade soup. All were amazing! I ordered the fish Reuben. It was like "a party in your mouth" as one of the workers said. I'm still thinking about this sandwich and must go back before I leave town. The kale salad I had with it was amazing, too! I shared it with my friend and she shared her tangy herbed beets which were also super tasty. The service was so great and attentive. I also loved the interior with the jungle atmosphere, and I couldn't get over that it was tucked next to the market. I can't say enough positive things about this restaurant!! So FANTASTIC!! I will be back!!

The Salted Fry is fantastic. Such good food!…read more I had the smash burger with cheddar cheese and bacon with fries. Yummy! Bathroom is large and clean. Plenty of seating. All the working people are so kind. It is Mount Dora, but I found parking easily at lunch on a Monday.

This restaurant is completely gluten free and the food is still super tasty!…read more The service is on point with a patient cashier and another staff member walking around and making sure all the customers are comfortable/don't need anything. There's plenty of seating and good street parking. I got the "peaked hill" fries and the portion was huge! Cheese sauce was delicious with just the right amount of ranch. The fries also featured bacon crumble. Those fries tasted fresh and crisp with an overall rating of 4/5. I'll be coming back !

As a gluten free person this is my go to fast food! I will say sometimes if you come late in the…read moreday it isn't as fresh but it is still tasty. Service is quick and prices are fair

Fresh Kitchen is definitely for the "I need to lock in and eat something healthy" crowd. The whole…read morebuild-your-own bowl situation is pretty cool, especially if you're into gluten-free, organic, protein-maxxing type meals. I got the teriyaki chicken with brown rice, sweet potatoes, and the coconut sriracha sauce. Honestly, it was a balanced meal like nutrition wise and filled me up without putting me into a post-lunch coma. BUT My only strong beef is the flavor. Everything tasted mostly fresh, but I kept waiting for that "oh dang" moment and it never really showed up. It wasn't bad by any means--it just needed to lock in with the seasoning a little more. Overall, it's a respectable 3/5. If someone said "let's hit Fresh Kitchen," I'm not complaining. But if I'm the one choosing... there are a few places getting drafted before this one.

I was very pleased with both the cake and service! My daughter's nurse cake was beautiful and…read moredelicious! It was the talk of the party! I recommend Baking Occasions to everyone!

From the owner: Special occasions, wedding cakes,pastries Hungarian specialties also gluten freeread more

I love the hibiscus tacos. Food is very good. Has outdoor seating off sidewalk. Good service.read more

Cool experience at this downtown Deland spot. It's billed as Latin Fusion, and there's an varied…read moremenu of many different choices, including a wide variety of vegan/vegetarian options. Service is quick and friendly. It's a storefront restaurant, in a very old building. Decor is eclectic, sort of a mashup of different genres. Tried banderillas, which are artfully crafted skewers with chicken, cheese, zucchini , and roasted peppers, with some mango vinaigrette to dress. These are as nice to look at as they are to eat. Great starter, perfect for sharing. Also tried the Jack Fruit Quesadilla. An unusual combo - quesadilla stuffed with cheese and jack fruit marinated with guajillo sauce and then topped with pineapple, almonds, apples, and cilantro. Very unique taste, and delicious! Many other things to try on the menu. Definitely will stop in again whenever in Deland.

I am NOT vegan, and don't eat anything healthy, but I love everything about Norma's!…read more I wandered into the Adventist Book Store for some specific food items and found Norma's tucked away inside. My friend was with me and asked if I had ever eaten there. I rolled my eyes and said "no thanks," then I watched her order an arepa with veggie vegan beef and cheese and imagined how terrible that must taste...then I saw it...it looked like the best arepa I've ever seen. I didn't want to ask for a bite after I shamed it, but I snuck one and OMG, I ate my words, literally! I immediately ordered not one but TWO veggie beef arepas with cheese and beans! Listen, you have no idea what goodness is awaiting you. I freaking love cheese! I never imagined fake cheese would ever appeal to me, but whatever cheese manna from heaven this is, it melts in your mouth like butter! Norma's is family owned and her husband will carefully help you make the best selections, ensuring you get the right sauces and order the best items for your taste buds while Norma whips up something homemade for you. They are literally the nicest people! RUN to Norma's and get two arepas...make it three, and eat one for me!

The cheese is terrible. I've tried them twice now. The burger was okay, with out the cheese. I…read morementioned this to them and the manager was pleasant about it, I assumed he was gonna make a change, but they did not. I then tried the pizza it was terrible. I should've checked it before i paid because it looked gross when I opened the box. I still decided to take a bite since I didn't have much time to do anything else on my break. I was dissatisfied. I called the restaurant to see if we could rectify the situation, but the younger woman at the front answered and I guess she barely understood me and didn't really offer any solutions or reconciliation. All she said was that it's vegan cheese and that's why it tastes different. I explained to her I AM vegan and that is the reason I sought out the restaurant. I've had really delicious vegan pizza. I feel they are using the cheapest of ingredients and charging a lot for vegan garbage. It was like Daiya cheese that they used in the burger and pizza. If they took the time to find better ingredients, they'd have more traffic.

It was our first visit in 10 years and now I'm wondering why. Dinner was AMAZING! We ordered the…read moreloaded smokehouse handheld with brisket. Perfectly cooked brisket, 2 huge yummy onion rings, juicy and crunchy coleslaw, and delicious pickles! I had the honey drizzled sweat potato fries, my sister had a garden salad. They have 3 different sauces to complement your meal (I tried all 3!) The only thing better than the food was the service. Izzy was our server and he was above and beyond the expectation. Attentive, knowledgeable and personable, definitely ask to be sat in his section for an excellent experience. Restaurant was well lit but soft and the floor was quiet enough to enjoy conversation. They do have a bar that seemed lively and fun and I saw advertisements for happy hour drinks and plates. Looking forward to going back soon. Prime Rib on Thursday nights seems to be calling my name.

We accidentally ended up at Ovation Bistro thanks to our GPS choosing chaos... and honestly, I hope…read moreit continues to mislead me like this forever. The second we walked in, the smell hit me like, "Cancel your goals. You live here now." Smoky, delicious, slightly illegal levels of good. We were greeted and seated by a super nice guy who said, "Patrick will be right with you." Two minutes later... Patrick shows up. Five minutes later... Patrick brings drinks. Ten minutes later... Patrick brings food. At some point I leaned over to Ross and whispered, "Where is the original guy?? Did Patrick eat him??" Nope. SAME MAN. Sir is host, server, possibly chef, and I'm 90% sure he rotated the earth slightly to speed up our service. Patrick sold me on the Prime Rib sandwich like a seasoned car salesman and I folded immediately. Ross got the loaded smokehouse sandwich because he likes to pretend he makes responsible decisions. The food came out fast and looking disrespectfully good. I blacked out somewhere between bite one and "I should stop." I did not stop. I have no regrets. My diet has filed a missing persons report. And let's circle back to Patrick--this man has the energy of three employees, a double espresso, and unresolved childhood dreams. I want whatever he's having. I would follow him into battle... or at least back for dessert. As The Terminator once said, "I'll be back." Mostly because I found out Patrick works Wednesday-Saturday... and apparently those are now my "nutritional delusion" days. Would 100% trust my GPS to ruin my plans again.

Took our youngest here for a little family date after hearing on a local social media page that…read morethis place was a bit of a hidden treasure when it comes to pizza. They weren't wrong! From the moment we walked in, you could tell this was a truly locally owned place with original recipes and a real love for the people they serve. Our server Reesa was incredibly kind and attentive. She somehow struck that perfect balance of being there whenever we needed something without ever interrupting our conversation as a family. That's not always easy to do, but she nailed it. She also made a great recommendation for us. We ended up getting a half cheese, half New Yorker pizza, and it was fantastic. I was planning to stop at two slices...that plan did not survive. And definitely don't skip the garlic knots. Super fresh, rich with garlic, herbs, and flavor, and absolutely worth adding to the order. If you're in the north Melbourne area and haven't tried this place yet, do yourself a favor and stop in. Great food, genuinely kind people, and the kind of local spot you're glad you found. We'll definitely be back

Best pizza in town! They have Detroit pizza, Chicago, and…read moreNew York pizza. OMG delicious!! Other specialties also....