Finally stopped in for dinner tonight with my wife and son. It was my birthday so I got to choose where we went. I was a little nervous hoping my 17yo picky non celiac son would find something he would like in a gf restaurant. I worried for nothing! He and I ordered the smash burgers and they were exceptional. He didn't even mind the "special sauce" which is amazing because the only thing he usually puts on a burger is salt. The warm chips were great as well. The wife got a "p-dizzle" flat bread. It was SO good. I almost forgot that we ordered cheese bites for an appetizer. They were served with a pineapple medley and a hummus dip. Holy cow were they fantastic! Their menu is quite large and we can't wait to go back. I was also impressed with the prices. Gf food is quite expensive and this place does a nice job offering delicious gf food at a very reasonable price! The service was a tad slow but I think they were short handed so that's totally understandable. All of the staff were extremely nice. And finally, the ambiance. The restaurant is bright and open and well decorated. The seats are very comfortable. Overall very pleased with everything. Just kicking myself for waiting so long to try The Queen of Squash out! read more

What a great place for Peoria!! I'm back home in the area from California and really enjoyed The Queen of Squash tonight! It's great to have fresh, clean, healthy food vs the never ending fried food and burgers. The ambiance is comforting and cozy. Our server, Bianca, was delightful, friendly, and personable. She wasn't rushed, got everything right, and made great cocktails! They were proportioned nicely and tasted great! My mom and I had 3 between the two of us. We got several dishes to try a variety and they were all great! I'd get all of them again. Flavorful and unique! Nothing was bland and all was tasty! Great job!! I'd definitely recommend for both vegetarian and non vegetarian. They have things for both. I really hope the Peoria area supports this establishment because the area desperately needs it. We had a great experience and will be back! read more

We actually ate here twice traveling through town to a wedding, there and back. Its a bit expensive but the quality is good and there are a lot of healthy options. They did great with my son's dairy intolerance - they left some meatballs off his meat pizza and left a note on the box explaining they are made with cheese. I appreciate it as I would not have thought of that, and I liked they had vegan cheese as an option for his pizza. The second time we tried the west coast flatbread but he said it tasted weird. I thought it was fine- maybe just not kid approved . My fault for trying to get some veggies into him. I found their soup very tasty and had a watermelon mint salad with a bowl of soup the second time, and a turkey burger the first time. The turkey burger was fine but a little dry and bland. Husband had a squash bowl the first time which was great, we mixed the chickpea salad side into it. It was a good combo def recommend it. He tried the pulled pork sandwich on the second go and felt it was fine but bland. I think maybe it seems like everything else on the menu is a good pick except for the sandwiches. I had a moon time tea the first time. It came with no lid they didnt have any but was very very good tea so I ordered it again the second time. They forgot it in the second order and he had to go back for it. They rushed making it i think, it was not very strong, so I was a little bummed. I did call and ask them where they got the tea from and they told me it was from a local coffee place, so I am going to try to go buy a bag of tea to take home. I appreciate them pointing me to their source. read more

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In town for a baseball tournament and was looking for a healthy option. I got to the restaurant and unfortunately they are closed on Sundays, but the owner was inside, saw me and let me come in and made me a fresh salad. Absolutely delicious and great customer service. Would highly recommend.! read more

My lady can't have gluten, we always struggle finding places that have options for her. We were meeting an old friend of hers in Peoria, when she saw that The Queen of Squash was 100% gluten free. She was very excited. Now before I go much further, I am a hardcore Carnivore. I eat all the meat and Glutens. So, I was a little skeptical about a restaurant that seemed to cater to gluten free and Vegan. Over the years I've become accustomed to Gluten Free items, but they always seemed to have issues. I was pleasantly surprised by the food here. We started off with the Cheese bites. Which is much like Brazilian cheese bread, we couldn't decide between the zucchini chimichurri or the pineapple salsa as a dipping sauce, so we paid for both. These were fantastic. It had a great taste, and honestly both dipping sauces were good, but it was agreed the zucchini chimichurri is absolutely the best. If you like cheesy bread stuffs, get this. You will regret it if you don't. For the main course I opted for the P-Drizzle on a cauliflower flatbread. As copied from their menu: "a base of ranch and cheddar, topped with chicken, turkey bacon & turkey pepperoni and drizzled with tangy mustard BBQ sauce and our secret burger sauce." Now, I was hesitant because Turkey Bacon, Turkey Pepperoni? To my bacon and pepperoni loving self, this seemed so wrong... The only thing wrong about it was me. This flat bread was beyond delicious. Honestly, the bacon and pepperoni didn't taste exactly the same as traditional style, but that's okay. It was still good and on this flatbread the flavors mixed with everything else to make it a tastebud sensation. Most surprisingly was the crust. If you've ever eaten Gluten Free items, they usually have a weird texture, it's too dense/crumbly, or has a strange flavor. This did not. Over the last five years I've eaten a lot of Gluten Free items and tested them vs the traditional versions. I can say that this flat bread was so good, that I had to double check with the staff to make sure it was gluten free before I let my lady taste it. If you are gluten free, or if you are with someone that is gluten free. Go out of your way to the Queen of Squash. You will not regret it. My only issue is that it's so far away from where we live. read more

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Just had a lovely meal with family at The Queen of Squash and we loved it! They have a fantastic menu that is gluten-free, healthy and fresh and delicious! You can choose from bowls , flatbreads, salads, soups, and other goodies. We split a zucchini pesto flatbread with cauliflower crust topped with veggies and chicken; and a strawberry kiwi dinner salad with shrimp and a yummy citrus dressing. I also had a delicious cup of hot hibiscus tea that was wonderful-no sugar needed . They also have a really cute bar that offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The decor is super cute, our servers were great, and parking is ample. I look forward to trying more of their delicious and healthy menu! read more

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The food was very good and great service. Had the special flat bread pizza! Give it a try. Something different for sure read more

The buffalo chickpea flatbread (minus chickpeas, and adding chicken) was our favorite!! The banana vegan cake also! My 11 year old daughter & I are dairy & gluten-free and it is hard to find a restaurant where we can really enjoy a variety of foods! It is absolutely adorable in there. We will definitely be back! read more

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Got an incredible plant based meal here last week and am still thinking about it. Really great decor and the staff were super friendly. read more

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The food tastes so clean! The staff is so polite and inviting! The menu has so many great options to meet anyone's needs whether it be a food allergy or you're dairy free. My wife and I will definitely make this a regular spot! We loved it! read more

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We decided to Google search local vegan restaurants and came across this one. We decided to try it out and we definitely were not disappointed. The food was amazing. We had the Nachos (which I added jackfruit and Bbq sauce), the cheeseburger with chips, and the jackfruit bowl with zucchini noodles. It was all very good. The menu accommodated both the vegan diets in our party and those who were not vegan. We will definitely be returning. It's nice when local small businesses can be supported. As a side note - the atmosphere in the restaurant is very warm and inviting. read more

The food is fresh, refreshing, and delicious! Modern and fun decor, and friendly staff. A real treat for date night, and even our kids and grandparents love it. read more

Most beautiful salad I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Very delicious!! And wonderful service too

We dined in for lunch today. This was our first time eating at this restaurant. The ambience here is very cozy and chill. We ordered the avocado hummus and pineapple salsa with half veggies and tortilla chips. Both the hummus and salsa were really good! We liked the variety of veggies and the chips too. We also ordered a triple T flatbread with Detroit style gluten free crust with light mozzarella cheese and no olives. The pizza was really good and had a great crispy tasty crust. This restaurant exceeded our expectations! The owner brought us our food. We will be back to try more items on the menu! They even have a grab and go fridge with a variety of different items! read more

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My husband and I are vegan and Queen of Squash never disappoints. Very satisfying. They are the best at accommodating our dietary restrictions. Always great service at both the table and kitchen. read more

The service was really good. The food was amazing. The restaurant is super cute inside. Good portions for the money. We ordered food to go, and they packed every meal separately because we had a long drive ahead of us. They didn't want our food to get soggy. It was super sweet and thoughtful. The owner is super friendly and made a point to stop at all of the tables. We will be coming back again soon. read more

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My meat eating friend a I (vegan) were passing through town. Yelp recommended this place as vegan friendly. I am so glad we stopped! Vegan. Vegetarian. Carnivore. Gluten free. Keto. Whatever your diet JUST GO! You can thank me later! Service is exceptional. Space is very clean and roomy. Portions are HUGE and food is tasty. We plan on stopping again on our way back. read more

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Nachos were scrumptious. Green tea was as tasty as it is pretty. Will be back here for sure. Left with full bellies, and desserts to have at home later. Loved the design and setting of the restaurant. Would go here for a date night. Service was very friendly. read more

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My first visit to the queen of squash did not disappoint! I wondered how good a healthy, clean eating restaurant would be... and everything we ate was full of flavor! We had appetizers which we devoured... Cheese bites, avocado hummus, and pineapple salsa, fennel and apple slaw and my favorite - watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta salad! Yum! Just perfect for summer! The ambience is delightful and light colored, and they have a full bar. We got to visit with the owner/chef when she brought out our food and we raved about her new place. Plenty of parking and delicious food make this a must visit! We will definitely be back ! read more

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Ordered the pesto bowl $17 with chicken and it was delicious! Also had the Acorn squash hummus and I would recommend that too! Came with lots of veggies to share. Good portions and great quality food. Lots of healthy choices. The inside is decorated nice. The service was excellent too! I plan to visit this place again. read more

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Went there for the first time with my friend for my birthday. So glad I did. We both ordered Bowls and iced coffees and a Blackberry Non-Alcoholic drink.. Our service was awesome. Our food was wonderful and just what we expected. I highly recommend Queen of Squash if you are looking for a healthy alternative. The other reason I liked here was that they are gluten-free and ask immediately if you have special dietary needs. We both have special dietary needs so another reason we went. We felt very attended to and is a great reason for anyone to go. They definitely have something for everyone. They also have live music, desserts and you can make reservations if you want. They also have a sectioned off area for a small party. Thank you the staff and owner. Definitely would come here again! read more

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the food is amazing! I have a lot of food allergies so the manager came out to walk through the entire menu with me. the food is phenomenal and the restaurant is so cute. I will be coming here every day until I move at the end of the month. read more

Above and Beyond!!! First of all the Queen of Squash is one of our family's favorite restaurants. My daughter was just in town visiting and wanted to order something from their before she headed back to the airport. But unfortunately, it was closed on Mondays. The owner...who happen to be in the store at the time...was nice enough to make my daughter her favorite meal before she headed to the airport! Food is amazing, but service is top-notch! read more

Stopped in for lunch (2 of us) on a Friday, a bit after noon. Restaurant was moderately busy. Took several minutes before we could get a menu...apparently they don't have enough, and the ones they presented to us were filthy, covered with food and grease. That should have been the first sign we needed to leave. Server came back and we started to order, only to find out they were out of several items! Strike 2 and we didn't wait for strike 3! Atmosphere is pleasant and the server was pleasant, but it takes more than that to keep a restaurant running! Probably won't go back. read more

Had the TJ Southern Tang Flatbread on the Detroit style dough. It was sooo good!! Had no idea how well apple and pulled pork went together. I was starving and I still have plenty left over. Wish we had known about this place earlier read more

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This place was awesome! We're gluten free & dairy free, & traveling... the curry chickpea salad & the pesto bowl & they were both amazing. We're picky eaters; this place is worth going out of your way for! read more

I was pretty impressed with Queen Squash. The customer service was attentive and the place was beautiful. The food was pretty delicious as well. I went with the Sicilian Bowl and their Buffalo Chicken Rissoles. Although this place is very over priced for the location and serving size the food was very tasty. My father ordered the West Coast flatbread and although I wasn't a fan of that my mothers ordered the Mediterranean Turkey Smash which was enjoyable but very small of a sandwich. We could have ate that $15 meal in 4 bites. I was a little disappointed because the sweet tea was non refillable. It seems like the waiter was trying to charge us for everything, even the minimal things we ordered. I give this place 3 stars because of the prices and because the hospitality could have been better as a restaurant. The customer service was good but it seems like the restaurant is all about the money. read more

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The Queen of Squash is fantastic! If you're looking for a lunch or dinner spot that won't break the bank or your waistline give them a try! Excellent service, tons of healthy options and a creative menu! We're from Denver and will definitely visit every time we're in town! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place! The service was great. We came on a Wednesday evening around 6. I loved the pineapple salsa app and the Southwest bowl with spaghetti squash was very good. My flatbread was under cooked and barely warm. The drinks are also very good. I will give it another try. read more

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Cool little place...great cocktails...the food is amazing. Servers are so nice! I had a flatbread and my wife had a spaghetti squash with pulled pork. So good! read more

What a great lunch we had at the Queen of Squash. Everything is gluten-free (a must for us) and absolutely delicious. Many options available, delightful staff. This is an "A" list restaurant for my family. read more

By far the best place in town, now that Radish Kitchen has closed, for healthier vegan options. Over half the menu can easily be made vegan (even offer vegan mozzarella) and for the people that like eating meat there are options to add to most dishes as well. The service was excellent and was a nice chill ambiance for a Saturday afternoon late lunch. The vegan pesto with zucchini noodles was delicious and creamy. One of the best Italian style dishes I've had outside of Orvieto. read more

We were met by the proprietor. Everything on our plates was fresh, fresh, local, and meticulously prepared. The proprietor was actually, at least, for today, our table server, she was honest, friendly, and knowledgeable. The location is gorgeous. Do not let the outside of the location deter you. read more

First time trying the place. We ordered the buffalo chicken pizza with cauliflower crust and Greek salad with chicken. The salad was fantastic and portion was huge enough for two people. The dressing was fresh and delicious as well! The pizza was very good but for the size, it is not worth $19.00!! Yes, two people could split it but I'm still scratching my head why it cost $19.00. Please don't get me wrong, the taste was very good but for that price Buffalo chicken should have been piled on and falling off each slice. I would be surprised if they have not heard this comment before. Not sure what their price point is but I feel like the pizza we received should have been priced at $14 or $15 tops. Again, this was our first experience here and we will for sure come back but not for the pizza at that price. The gentleman who retrieved our to go order was super nice!! read more

Friendly atmosphere, absolutely delicious food, and great service! The flatbread is inspired! If you're in town don't deny yourself a taste.

CLEARLY some grumpy Yelpers are confusing this place with somewhere else based on what they're saying. The service is fantastic -- everyone, including the owner, is very attentive and kind, the food is fresh and incredibly prepared, and I love the comfortable yet minimalistic atmosphere. Keep in mind that since the food is fresh the menu may vary, but anything you order will be phenomenal. Peoria's access to fresh and clean food is stretched very thin -- especially for decent prices like these. Embrace the personality and love put into every dish and witness this one-of-a-kind restaurant for yourself! Vegan, vegetarian, and meat eaters are all welcome. It's perfect for a one-stop while passing through town or a frequent drop for us locals. read more

Great options for those looking for food options on a strict diet. They modify if you need and have a great selection of teas, coffee and other beverages. LOVE their flat breads, salad, soups and bowls. Shoot, everything tastes great! The seating is comfortable and inviting to someone looking to get a relaxing vibe away from hectic schedules and the service is wonderful. read more

If I was pressed to describe the food here it is veggies meet soul food. Delicious! Southern Tang smoked pork sandwich was amazing. Very fun stylish decor and friendly staff. Highly recommend! read more

We have visited the 'Queen ' and found that this Local restaurant caters to most every kind of Clean eating; carnivore, herbivore and everything in between...Paleo, Whole 30, Celiac, or those blessed with no digestive or diet needs but want Delicious, wholesome, creative meals. My Wife and I have tried 2 flatbreads, 2 bowls and 2 soups and we have agreed that we will continue to try the voluminous offerings. We have been SO pleased with with each and every dish we've had. Come try something new and Delicious read more

If you haven't tried, Queen of Squash it's an absolute must! Especially if you're looking for healthy dining with a great atmosphere this is the place to be. I can't believe how tasty my meal was. I'm looking forward to coming back to try something different. read more

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