Wheatless Mushroom Swiss Burger and Onion Rings
There are restaurant reviews I’m happy to write about, then there are restaurant reviews I am thrilled to write about. Count this review of Wheatless in Bowling Green among the “thrilled” reviews.
Whether you have to eat gluten free (like moi) or, for health conscious reasons, choose to eat gluten free all or most of the time… Wheatless is going to leave you just as speechless as it did me.
Heck, even if you have never even thought about the phrase gluten free – let alone followed the restricted diet – Wheatless will blow you away.
Excellent food does that after all.
Back when I could eat gluten/wheat, one of my favorite things on the planet was the Mushroom Swiss Burger at Hardee’s, so when I saw the Mushroom Swiss Burger on the menu at Wheatless, my plan was set.
When you order one of their burgers or sandwiches, you get your choice of a side. Another of my pre-gluten free obsessions were onion rings, so when I saw them on the menu, I practically sang the words to the adorable girl behind the counter.
Michael ordered the Down Under Chicken Sandwich (chicken, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, honey mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions) and a side of Macaroni and Cheese. He also added a side of Cheesy Bacon Potatoes to our order because he’s my hero.
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Wheatless: Bowling Green’s First Gluten Free Restaurant
When I know I’ll be writing a review, I love to try as many different menu items as possible. Most of the time (as is certainly the case with Wheatless), I know I’ll be going back often enough to try the rest!
Before getting to the actual review, I just want to say that this type of restaurant is both a blessing and a dream come true to people like me, my oldest daughter, and the many other people who have to eat a gluten free diet. For so many of us, even a crumb can lead to days of pain and sickness. Yes… one crumb.
Serious business.
So, to have a restaurant where you have zero fears of cross contamination, zero questions like, “Well, the menu says this is gluten free, but what if it’s on the same griddle as food that isn’t…”
No worries. No fears. The only question? What do I eat first?!
Everything was so uncommonly delicious, the only way to do this review is to take it one thing at a time.
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Delicious Mushroom Swiss Burger and Onion Rings
The Mushroom Swiss Burger
First of all, the buns at Wheatless are simply outstanding. They aren’t just the best gluten free bread I’ve ever had – they are the best hamburger buns I’ve ever had, period. They were perfectly lightly grilled – leaving them warm but soft enough to enjoy each bite along with the delicious burger.
The burger, itself, was extra special. It certainly didn’t taste like any burger you can get out anywhere. It was just an excellent burger and I thoroughly enjoyed and celebrated every bite. We won’t tell Hardee’s, but it blew their Mushroom Swiss Burger out of the water.
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Gluten Free Onion Rings Mean a Renewed Obsession
The Onion Rings
If you’ve read many of my restaurant reviews, you know that I used to be obsessed with onion rings – to the point of insanity. I could have gone to the swankiest restaurant in the world and only raved about their onion rings (if, that is, they were rave-worthy).
Thanks to Wheatless, the insane obsession is back! These gluten free onion rings blew my mind. In fact, they’re blowing it again right now, just remembering them. They smelled like Heaven to this onion ring fanatic – as soon as they were put in front of me, I nearly melted out of my seat. Appearance and taste-wise, they remind me a great deal of the legendary Bloomin’ Onion at Outback.
Except I can eat these!
In fact, I personally think these onion rings are better than any Bloomin’ Onion I’ve ever had – or any onion rings for that matter. They’re perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked.
It’s like Santa came early.
As I sat there in front of a Mushroom Swiss Burger and Onion Rings, I was very much like a kid on Christmas morning… with “toys” I was convinced I’d never have.
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Cheesy Bacon Potatoes
Cheesy Bacon Potatoes
One word… bacon. I love it when restaurants have plenty of options for sides. Unfortunately, most don’t, do they? They’ll offer you onion rings, fries, or coleslaw. At Wheatless, your choice of sides for lunch or dinner are…
- Cheesy Bacon Potatoes
- Mac and Cheese
- Onion Rings
- Fries
- Fresh Fruit
- Steamed Vegetables
The cheesy bacon potatoes were extra delicious, but surprisingly enough, I’ll tell you something that was even more delicious.. the Mac and Cheese.
Macaroni and Cheese
Holy cats, the Mac and Cheese was so out of this world delicious it made my jaw drop. I kept having to pick it back up off the floor after each bite. I’ve never had better mac and cheese ever – with gluten or without.
It is just exceptionally, spectacularly, uncommonly delicious and that’s all I have to say about that.
Creamy, delicious, warm, and wonderful. I guess it wasn’t all I had to say after all.
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The Down Under Chicken Sandwich
I was glad Michael ordered a chicken sandwich because I was anxious to taste their chicken. You can tell a lot about a restaurant simply by tasting their chicken – if it’s bland, it’s a sign the cook’s heart isn’t in it. If it’s flavorful and could, if it had to, stand on its own – creating a delicious experience all by itself – then you know the cook is in it to win it.
This chicken was rockin’ the Casbah. It was delicious and so was the honey mustard.
Michael eats a lot of chicken sandwiches, so when he said, “This is the best chicken sandwich I’ve had in a very long time,” I only had one thing to say… gimme a bite.
He was right on the money.
Seriously, every bite we had was memorable and worth writing home about.
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Deliciously Lemony Lemon Blossoms
Gluten Free Mixes, Croutons, Pizza Crust, Bread, Cookies…
I also love the fact that they have a lot of different gluten free mixes (Pancake Mix, Flour Blend, Fish Breading), breads, and desserts for sale. They even sell big, beautiful gluten free pizza crusts!
On this trip, I tried to reign myself in. I bought a bag of Lemon Blossoms and one bite told me I’d made an excellent decision.
Have you ever had the Lemon Loaf Slices at Starbucks? Oh, man, I fondly remember them. These Lemon Blossoms remind me of those Heavenly beauties – but with the delicious sugar glaze all over each blossom. Ridiculously delicious.
On my next trip, I’m going to grab the Fish Breading, some of their buns, a pizza crust, and more lemon blossoms.
I’ve decided not to reign myself in next time.
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Gluten Free Mixes, Pizza Crusts, and Desserts
Vegetarians will also find Wheatless to be a dream come true, as will people who have to follow their own restrictive diets due to health concerns. Their menu is clearly marked and easy to follow – you can find plenty of wonderful things to eat while dodging your own personal allergens.
In addition to the delicacies raved about above, Wheatless also has…
- BBQ Roadhouse Burger (beef, bbq, fried onion, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, pickle)
- Portabella Burger (portabella mushroom, Swiss cheese, spinach, sauteed onions and peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles)
- Kona Chicken (chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, pineapple, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickles)
- Club Sandwich (ham and turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion)
- Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich (pulled pork, pickles)
- BLT Sandwich (fried bacon, lettuce, tomatoes)
- Potato Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Cobb Salad
- Southwestern Salad
- Summer Salad
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- AND MORE!!! All. Gluten. Free.
Wheatless Also Offers Breakfast!
The breakfast menu at Wheatless sounds as extraordinary and delicious as the lunch/dinner menu is. Here’s a small sampling:
- Omelettes
- Toaster Sandwiches
- French Toast
- Banana Nut Pancakes
- Pancakes with Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Syrup, and Whipped Topping
- Eggs
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Country Ham
Wait. Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Chocolate Syrup and Whipped Topping? That is everything that is good and pure and decent in the world.
Next time.
I 110% recommend you head to Wheatless in Bowling Green for your next meal (or meals… heck there are plenty of places to shop, make a day of it!). Whether you have to eat gluten free or simply love GREAT food, this will quickly become one of your all-time favorite restaurants.
Read more about Wheatless on their website and check out their great menu. I’m just so excited to actually have a gluten free restaurant within reach!
Be sure to tell everyone you know all about Wheatless – especially the gluten free crowd. Like I said before, this is really and truly a blessing for us, and a delicious one, at that.
ADDRESS: 760 Campbell Lane (in Buckhead Square)
PHONE: 270-904-1033
HOURS: 6:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. (Monday – Saturday) and 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Sunday)
