Food was always wonderful Just wish I could find a Roast Beef Sandwich life they made. I wish I could remember all the ingredients. If anyone remembers pass it on. read more

So I heard you're going out of business on Nov 1st primarily for treating customers like crap for a year and a half. Congrats ! The food was fantastic tho. read more

Fresh First - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Unassumingly incredible spot for fresh juices, smoothies, baked muffins, breakfast, you name it! Parking: plenty of parking in the lot Service: exceptional - everyone was very kind, food was pretty quick Food: great! Great prices, high quality food, very tasty, healthy read more

Fresh First - Smoothie and juice - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

An all gluten free establishment where most items are also, or can be made, vegan. The service was impeccable, friendly, helpful and funny. Service everywhere has been lacking these past few years, so when you get service this good you sing it from the rooftops. We visited on Mother's Day and several staff had called out but as customers we couldn't tell. The staff was busting their tails and were very efficient. We got the Guac Toast and Key West Tofu and both were well seasoned and delicious. It was amazing to have such great gluten free and vegan options available. Our server was multitasking and still managed to provide an amazing level of service. It's a cute place right near many boat places and attached to a hotel. I would definitely visit again. read more

Fresh First - Avo Guac Toast - a different twist on avocado toast: on a vegan, gluten free waffle. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Wow, I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. This place is INCREDIBLE. Tucked away off of 17th street, it is the perfect spot to hit up while downtown or heading to the beach. The interior isn't huge, but we were able to sit right away. Plenty of parking in the lot. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The best part though was the unique, absolutely delicious food. Vegan, vegetarians, gf friends- you need to come here. So many options you won't know what to do with yourself. read more

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This is a really nice, casual spot for a healthy meal with delicious flavors. The interior is cute and has a wall of inspirational quotes. We had breakfast and really enjoyed. Coffee is legit and served in a press. I loved the sweet potato hash served as a side with my eggs. If you are looking for regular bacon, this is not your place. Turkey bacon only and happens to be very good. Good stop. read more

Fresh First - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cute spot for breakfast. The eggs benedict was very good. They have french press coffee but no espresso. Service was great. And the food came out quickly. You can sit indoors or outdoors. Would love to come back and try more dishes. read more

Fresh First - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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As you can see by my photos, I've been here countless times. I work close by at Bahia Mar and this is always a good go-to for lunch. It's always a spot that I like to recommend to friends and family as well. My wife is vegan and when we met, she'd never been here before but now we come all the time. The food is consistently good and is always a great choice. Pretty much everything I've tried is a win, so it's hard to choose my favorite dish. The servers are usually friendly and the storefront is clean. Sometimes it gets quite busy due to the limited hours, but if there's ever a wait, it's worth it. read more

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Food is delightfully fresh, light and tasty! I had the Spinach Chicken Burger - good size, not to big, filling but not to much. Its flavorful with the cranberry chutney, mushrooms and caramelized onions. For a side, I had the house salad - loved it! As for a drink, i opted for "Green" juice, a blend of Kale, Parsley, Cucumber and Lemon- i may add pineapple next time i come back, i feel it needed a touch of sweetness. Service - great. Ambiance: the place is small so it was slightly packed at noon thus noisy with all the conversations going at once. It was challenging to talk or hear the other person. Other than that, thought it was brightly lit space and clean environment. read more

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Service unorganized long wait. Now called Big Mikes. Mikes walking around when he needs to be helping staff. Food was good though. read more

Fresh First - Fiesta omelette - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

My husband wanted to visit this spot while we were visiting the area. Upon entering, I didn't find our server to be friendly. The menu was not very appealing, and the only thing I was willing to try was a smoothie that my spouse coaxed me into trying... it looked okay upon presentation, but was EXTREMELY sour and bitter. I understand that they do not add sugar or anything to their natural Ingredients, but it was utterly disgusting. I proceeded to go back to the car and let him enjoy his breakfast while I waited for him there. I was very disappointed and hungry upon leaving this place. Live and learn though.... read more

Great spot for a healthy breakfast or lunch - smoothies, sandwiches, and salads are all made fresh and are outstanding. The staff could not be friendlier or more accommodating, and the individual French press coffee carafes are a nice touch. Definitely recommended if you're in the area. read more

I was trying to find a restaurant with a GF menu since our daughter's boyfriend has gluten sensitivities and this restaurant came up with great reviews. The staff were very friendly and greeted us as we walked in. There are tables inside and outside but we were the only customers dining at the restaurant. All the customers who came in were only there to pick up their orders. I ordered the buttermilk Belgian Waffles. The waffles had a different texture... soft, almost like mashed potatoes, but it was REALLY good! My daughter ordered the Açaí bowl which she thought was good. Her boyfriend ordered the Guac Toast which he liked except for the olives. My husband ordered the Eggs Benedict which he LOVED! The only type of coffee they have is French Pressed and we were afraid it would be really strong so we had asked our server for lots of cream and sugar. We were pleasantly surprised that it was actually very good coffee and we didn't need all the cream and sugar that we had asked for. It's been a week since we were here and my husband still talks about how good his breakfast was! read more

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Wow! I absolutely loved this place! Such a great hidden gem. Very quaint, and great service. Every item in the place is gluten free, so no risk of cross contamination ever! I am also dairy-free and they were very knowledgeable about what I could have. They also offer a lot of vegan items as well! Oh, and the French-press coffee was really good - I even drank it black, although they had non-dairy oat or almond milk. To top it all off, we had a warm brownie with non-dairy whipped cream on top! So delicious! I'm definitely going back next week for sure! read more

Fresh First - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Back in FLL and i just had to go back to my now favorite spot to eat. The peace of mind when finding a 100% gluten free restaurant is unparalleled. So many delicious looking options it's always hard to choose. I opted for the Tuna Melt and the most delicious Ginger Lemonade. The food again was fresh and delicious, service was friendly and welcoming. I would however recommend to ask the Coleslaw in a bowl as it made the bottom of the waffle a bit soggy. Brought back home a lil bit of Florida Heat in a bottle. The Hot sauce is sooo goood, I'll put that shit on everything.... Will definitely return once again next time i am in town and definitely recommend it read more

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The only redeeming quality of this place is that they have vegan food; otherwise I'd never come back. The servers are arguing amongst themselves in front of the busy restaurant. Not a warm welcoming from any of the staff by any means. Prices are about average read more

Everything was Gluten Free and Delicious. Big Mike greeted us with a huge smile as we walked up. We sat outside. Enjoyed pancakes, eggs, chicken sausage, turkey bacon, French pressed coffee and we left with fresh juice (apple, ginger and orange). We got to get a pic with Big Mike and enjoyed our conversations with him. You will not be disappointed!! read more

Came across this place on Yelp & I wanted to give it try. When we first walked in we was greeted by Dani. Luv her customer service & knowledge on the menu. I like how this place is healthy & the food is fresh. I needed it since I been eating unhealthy while I been on vacation. I ordered All American, & pancake man that shit was amazing. Shoutout to the sister who cook her ass off, you killed it.. The next time I'm in town I'll definitely come back. read more

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Waited forever then they gave our order to another table, waited for ever again and after 2bites found big piece of paper in my omelet. Total nightmare, asked to speak to the manager ( total karen move i know) and took like 15 minutes to show up. After all this they didnt comp the bill. read more

Fresh First - Plastic cheese wrapper in my food. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I found this place years ago when I was looking for a gluten free spot. When my husband lived down south we used to hit them up for breakfast on weekends. It is not only healthy but SO FREAKING GOOD. I haven't had the opportunity to go back in a while, but I was in Fort Lauderdale the other day and had some time-killing to do (and was starving!) so I ordered takeout. It was nice outside so I just ended up eating. I ended up getting a bunch of things I never got before. The orange drink, chicken patty melt, and a brownie. I got the salad with the patty melt since I already had so much food, but there were lots of other choices for sides that looked tempting. As always, everything was delicious. The patty melt was on their homemade waffles which are amazing. And the brownie was melt-in-your-mouth good - you wouldn't know it's GF. The inside is small with lots of cool offerings (the last time I ate inside they had all kinds of cool CBD products, etc.) I am really glad to see they are still open and busy, and I would eat there much more often if I lived closer. A must-do if you're in Fort Lauderdale and in need of some healthy, delicious eats. read more

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Delicious gluten free food with lots of vegan options! I had the sweet potato burger, and the portion was large enough for two meals. I wasn't expecting the delicious "waffle bun," but it was an amazing touch, and the side of slaw added the perfect crunch. There are also some "standard" breakfast and lunch options, like eggs and turkey bacon or a chicken salad sandwich, so there's something for everyone... even my meat and gluten loving husband! The prices are very reasonable, especially when compared to other similar restaurants. I can't wait to try some of the other menu items, the walnut burger being next on my list! read more

Fresh First - Sweet Potato Burger - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Casual but delicious dining at Fresh First. It's tucked in the back right corner of the plaza, a bit hard to find. The staff is very friendly and there's a bar high stop area as well as table seating. The food comes out quickly. They have a nice variety of salads, sandwiches, burgers and vegan options. I got a sweet potato burger which actually comes on waffle buns with a nice soft patty made of sweet potato and lentils. It was really good with just lettuce and mustard and tomato inside. Great lunch spot! read more

Fresh First - Sweet potato burger - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Good food, great services. We are what we ate and appreciated that everything was made fresh with minimal sugar. You can taste the "cleaness" in the food. Good-sized portions for the price. Had the Western omelette, orange cranberry muffin and fresh orange juice mix. read more

Fresh First - Fresh Orange 16 oz - Carrot, orange, apple, and ginger. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We were attending a volley ball tournament across the street and needed something other than horrible convention center food. Found this location. Staff was incredibly friendly and gracious. Food was amazing. For lunch did an acia' bowl and it was very good. Came back for breakfast next day and it was a perfect size. And coffee fans.... they give you your own French press!! If you're in the area and looking for a healthy option you need to go. read more

Fresh First - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Great breakfast spot! Service is so friendly. Bed of all everything is gluten free!!!!!! Love that they use waffles for all the bread related items. My avo toast on a waffle with an egg was super delicious. I'll definitely go back the next time I'm in FLL. read more

Fresh First - Avocado toast - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Very nice lil place with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Very friendly service, tasty food and great juices read more

Fresh First - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Absolutely delicious. Cute little 100% gluten-free spot but tasty for gluten eaters too! Food came out super quick, great friendly service. Can't wait to come back. read more

Fresh First - Tuna Melt - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This is a great place for breakfast or brunch if you are gluten-free and avoiding red meat. They have a bunch of breakfast classics made without wheat flour, and their only meat choice is turkey bacon. If that sounds good to you, or if you're hoping for a redemptive meal after having Chuck E. Cheese for dinner the previous night, then this is your place. They are located at the bottom of the Renaissance Hotel at the Ft. Lauderdale marina. There's plenty of parking in the private lot. When we arrived (around 9am on a Saturday), we were the only ones there, but the place started filling up as we were finishing up. I had coffee and the "Eggs Benedict" with a side of hashed sweet potato. I put it in quotes because they used turkey bacon, fresh spinach, and waffle bread, so it wasn't exactly traditional. It was still tasty, although I wish the spinach had been wilted for easier eating. The hollandaise was tasty, and the eggs were nicely poached. The coffee was quite good, and having the whole French press made it so I didn't have to wait for someone to refill my cup. There's a bottle of house made hot sauce at every table, and it complements the sweet potatoes well and has a nice amount of heat. My kids shared a breakfast sandwich with a side of sliced apple, a fruit bowl, a smoothie and a fresh-squeezed orange juice. The fruit bowl was a little disappointing as it was mostly watermelon and banana (although those were nicely sweet). Prices are higher than a typical breakfast place, but reasonable for being all gluten-free. read more

Wow so good we stopped on to finally try this place. I got a vegan burger with sauté mushrooms and cheese it comes with a side of coleslaw or sweet potato salad or you can get a small soup added for $2.50 so I did that. They have daily vegan soups Friday was a red pepper, white bean, and kale. Everything was just so beyond amazing! They also said the menu is all gluten free. I will definitely be going back very soon! Service was nice and friendly too! read more

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The Eggs Benedict and the Dani smoothie I had here while I was visiting were excellent! One of the best eggs benedict I've ever had, everything was cooked perfectly and hollandaise sauce was to die for! The lemony hints/taste complimented it so well but wasn't over powering. Everything was very balanced. I don't generally like sweet potatoes because they are mushy, but theirs were crispy and good. The only downside was how busy it was and the order in which the items ordered arrived. But I will 100% go back next time I'm in the area. Coincidentally, I held the door for one of the owners who was helping her servers as I imagine since it was a sunday, it was their busiest time being located not far from the cruise terminals during peak season. I like to see owners helping their staff, and involved in the business. We need more healthy, delicious restaurants with such amazing and friendly staff! I love it! -Justin read more

Fresh First - This was the "half order" not the full - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The pancakes and waffles were awful. The worst gluten free breakfast I've ever had, and I've been gluten free for years. The cinnamon infused pancakes had no cinnamon and had uncooked batter on the inside. Not edible. My sister said the waffle tasted sour and I agreed, it didn't taste right. The OJ was not freshly squeezed, but typical Store bought OJ. The yogurt was good though. For 50 dollars, it was not worth it. read more

Fresh First - Cinnamon Pancakes - 3 Big Hearty cinnamon-infused Buttermilk pancakes with a side of Canadian maple syrup - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We went to Fresh First for a light lunch. They did not disappoint. Service was fast and friendly. We had a nice table outside. My husband order the chicken burger with spinach on top. He had it with a side salad. I had a bowl of tomato soup and a cobb salad. Our meals were light and delicious. They're open until 3 so they serve breakfast, lunch, afternoon healthy snacks, ie açaí bowls. For beverages they offer house made juices and infused alkaline water sodas which I tried for the first time and found it delicious even though I'm not usually a seltzer fan. Definitely a must try establishment. read more

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Ahh-mazing! This place get PACKED for lunch, so arrive a little before or a bit after, and you might have a better chance of getting in quickly. For my gluten-free people, the entire menu at this place is gluten free (no cross contamination either)! Their lunch menu is varied and vegan-friendly, like bowls, burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, not to mention smoothies and juices, and sides like mashed sweet potato salad - new fave! They also serve breakfast, but unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to try any of their breakfast items yet, although that's not to say I won't be trying it out sometime soon. Looks very yummy. I've only been there once because I don't live in Ft. Lauderdale, but if I go back, which is highly likely, I know exactly where I'll be eating! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I will try to remember photos next time!!! read more

This unassuming little cafe is tucked away near a small hotel. The health-focused menu is extensive with delicious breakfast and lunch items. I so appreciate easily being able to eat gluten free, and am impressed how delicious the food us. I had the fiesta omelet with potatoes on the side (OMG sooooo good!). The buttermilk waffle is amazing. Hubby summarized his Tropical acai bowl as "Delightful!" Will absolutely return, 10/10 recommend read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!! All the food is gluten free and delicious!!! The staff is all ages and they look healthy and beautiful. They were all incredible, attentive and kind. I'm visiting Florida and drove across town to come back here. I'm coming back tomorrow too. I wish I could give 10 stars. This place gets much. Love from a GF girl. read more

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Great brunch and was really close to the cruise port in Fort Lauderdale. The restaurant was clean and had a feature wall riddled with inspiration. What a great way to start your day. read more

Fresh First - Gluten-Free Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

2/9/24 8:30am Staying over night before heading out in a cruise. Or hotel (Hilton Marina) had a breakfast buffet , 30 bucks PLUS an automatic 18% tip. Basically saying, we don't care what level of service you get, you're paying your server 18%. IMHO this is a BAD business practice !! I choose not to participate in establishments that choose this business model !! Walked down the street to 1st Fresh. Here we found Great Food at a very fair price. You get to choose a tip. In this case our waiter was very good and I tipped 25%. Yes, there are some people who don't tip well, but most folks realize how hard the weight staff works, and thus choose to compensate them accordingly. (even if management doesn't ) Bottom line, This was a Great place to eat with Good Food quality and attentive service. read more

Fresh First is a delicious breakfast/lunch spot in Dania Beach that has lots of vegetarian and vegan options and substitutes - so you know I had to check it out. It is located inside of a strip mall with a big parking lot and the location is tucked away to the right. They had a sand which board sign that pointed the way luckily. The WAFFLES are sooooo good. They basically serve their waffle bead on all the plates. So you can get these great waffle sandwiches. I highly recommend, because the waffle is sturdy but soft. I had the key west tofu which was sooooo yummy - but it is on the smaller portion side. So, if you are hungry order another waffle or side. The limey flavor was really nice and unexpected - I will definitely try to do my own version at home one day. The spot gets very busy and a lot of people do takeout. It does get loud inside. If you don't like noise, order to go and eat it at a park or the beach or at home I guess. Go here! And tell me how much you loved it! read more

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Fresh First was rebranded as Big Mike's Healthy Choices. They are a dedicated gluten free and vegan Restaurant, Cofee and juice bar. Same gluten free menu with no preservatives. read more

Coming back to update my review. Once I got my food from a much nicer person here, I felt a little better about how I was treated upon entering and when I ordered. To be clear, nothing major happened, but when a server doesn't bother to greet you when you set your things on a table to search the menu and asks irritatedly for you to move your stuff so someone could use that table, you wouldn't get a warm and fuzzy. There was literally three other people inside and PLENTY of other tables open! I ordered a fruit bowl, which was pretty good combination of freshly chopped fruits. Turns out I would need that bowl to supplement the açaí bowl for my daughter, which was filled to the max with the açaí (no complaints there) but with little fruit toppings. We're just used to seeing a lot more fruits on these pricey bowls. My egg and quinoa hash was tasty, but I ordered over-medium and got a couple of hard-fried eggs instead. The choices offered looked good, so maybe given another chance I'd have better luck. Who knows. read more

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