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gluten-free Resturants In Cape May Nj

lpellegr

By lpellegr
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lpellegr Collaborator
lpellegr
Posted

I'd like to spend an overnight in Cape May, NJ for the fall migration this year, and wondered if anybody had any suggestions for a place to stay that accomodates gluten-free. A bed and breakfast would be lovely, otherwise I guess I'll just get a motel with a fridge and microwave and provide my own!

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Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
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I can't help you with that, but I just went off on a flight of fancy thinking about your trip. Sounds wonderful!

codetalker Contributor
codetalker
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I came across the following link a while back. I never used it but it might prove useful.

Open Original Shared Link

The one time I stayed in Cape May (a couple of years ago), I stayed at the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel. Their restaurant was celiac-aware at that time. The room came with a frig and I packed breakfast and lunch food.

Post the results of your birding trip. It will be interesting to hear the results.

Good luck!

Chuck

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Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

HI All

I think I saw someone do a post for this once but can't get past the '3 letter minimun' on this board??? :angry:

Can anyone help me?

We'll actually be in West Cape May but anywhere would be ok. If anyone can find the link on here I'd be thrilled!

Thanks so much in advance..

Judy

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

HI

hubby and i are going to cape may to bird on Monday 9/18-22.

lpellegr and Chuck, did you find any places?

Judy

debmidge Rising Star
debmidge
Posted

One favor, if you happen while in Cape May eat gluten-free at "Two Mile Landing" (great fish place) please let me know...I've attempted to contact them in 2005 about gluten-free dining but didn't get a response.

Thanks

Debbie

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

thanks Deb sorry you didn't get a responce. I might have remember seeing it.

Is it on the water and sits way back in out from Cape May?

Might google it.

judy

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lindalee
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I'm planning a visit there soon also. Have never been there before so I'm' no help. lol

I'm meeting some friends there so hopefully I will find out some info in the next few weeks.

Looking forward to the visit. Heard it is nice. LL

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

Lindalee--there is a place called Rio Station..I think outside of Cape may where we had a great gluten-free meal but it was just steak b/potato and salad with my dressing. they seemed to listen and care. It's pricey tho.

j

debmidge Rising Star
debmidge
Posted

Two Mile Landing is near the bridge which connects Wildwood Crest (Diamond Beach) to Cape May (beach area). I never thought of googling them.....good idea. Two Mile is my husband's favorite restaurant down there. If I discover it can accomodate gluten-free then I am one step closer in getting him to go to the Crest on vacation next year.

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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I can help! I was just in Cape May 2 weeks ago...now I returned to colder weather, anyway. There is a small little cafe in Cape May called Belle Vida. It serves gluten-free rice pasta!!!!! I actually had chicken parm for the first time in 2 1/2 years. It was amazing. The prices are decent. Service was good, There is a website for this cafe so in you google Belle Vida it will come up and they have a menu posted. Also we ate at the Ugly Mug in the downtown Cape May shopping area, they do not have a gluten free menu but I ordered a cheese dog without the bun. They were amazing, even cooked my order seperate from the others. They don't have a website but I do highly give them a good rep.

Enjoy your visit to Cape may, I am a big lighthouse person so I go to climb every year. The Cape May lighthouse was my first lighthouse I ever visited. Feel free to PM me with any other questions. Have a safe trip.

wonkabar Contributor
wonkabar
Posted
Two Mile Landing is near the bridge which connects Wildwood Crest (Diamond Beach) to Cape May (beach area). I never thought of googling them.....good idea. Two Mile is my husband's favorite restaurant down there. If I discover it can accomodate gluten-free then I am one step closer in getting him to go to the Crest on vacation next year.
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debmidge
Posted

Kristy , we've probably run into one another before and don't know it. How long ago were you living in Hillside and he in Union?

They tore down the old Foodtown in Union Center and are replacing it with a Super Stop & Shop. There's rumour that the Hillside pool will be closing due to lack of members. Kean College is getting larger and now it's Kean University and there are condos near it and a new hotel is being built.

The Bradless of course is gone and it's now a Lowe hardware & building supplies (like we don't have enough of these stores in Union).

wonkabar Contributor
wonkabar
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Kristy , we've probably run into one another before and don't know it. How long ago were you living in Hillside and he in Union?

They tore down the old Foodtown in Union Center and are replacing it with a Super Stop & Shop. There's rumour that the Hillside pool will be closing due to lack of members. Kean College is getting larger and now it's Kean University and there are condos near it and a new hotel is being built.

The Bradless of course is gone and it's now a Lowe hardware & building supplies (like we don't have enough of these stores in Union).

What a riot!!

Hubby and I have been down to Cape May a couple of times and love it. We went there on our mini-moon...we got married during the school year so I couldn't take off. We're hoping to get down there at Christmas time one year; it's supposed to be beautiful. We've done a couple different B&Bs and have liked all but one. How accomodating are the resturants to dietary needs??

**I really do apologize for hijacking this thread!!! :ph34r: **

lpellegr Collaborator
lpellegr
Posted
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Thanks for the tips - I hope I get to use them! I was between jobs when I posted this so I was planning to go during the week to avoid crowds, but I'm starting a job next week and will only have the weekends left! Might be worth a try anyway, but I might not get there this year. But I'm definitely filing this info away.

Sharon1422 Newbie
Sharon1422
Posted

Hi Judy,

I just came back from Cape May. There are alot of wonderful places to eat. The best and safest thing to do is to order Meat or Fish and a veggie.

We had gone to a place in Wildwood to eat an Irish Tavern I explained that I could not eat anything with wheat and everything seemed just fine. I ordered the fresh cornbeef with sweet mashed potatoes.

Well, when the waitress came with the meal I knew it wasnt what they said it was going to be. It was a coldcut cornbeef. Well, so much for that.......I had the mashed potatoes.

I have had such a problem when we eat out, I always end up having something wrong.

Cape May has alot of wonderful little shops .....we stopped in the Nut shop and got some nuts and they also had some dark chocolate which was great.

Hope you have a wonderful time....Take the Cape May Carriage ride there on Sunset Boulvard

We also ate at the Blue Water Grille on Atlantic Ave which is about 10 -15 minutes away. They were

very understanding and really tried to please.

Have fun and enjoy....

lpellegr Collaborator
lpellegr
Posted
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Look under Travel - I asked for Cape May restaurants for a birdwatching tip and there are suggestions there. Have a good trip! Post us what you find!

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

Hi

We just got home today. I finally found the thread on birding before we left and saw your resturant and today my chiro told me that have a gluten-free rice pasta and some cheese her son ate. will post later. did find some places and did the Ugle Mug on Washington Sq. There hambs are great. Still unpacking but thanks for your earlier 'birding' post. Patti sent it to me..thanks Patti.

If you are a birder (ANYONE WILL LOVE THIS)....you must do the SALT MARSH SAFARI...

It's a 2 hr ride on a boat with a tarp cover to stay dry and also out of sun...Bob and Linda were exceptional guides. Saw great birds and got one 'lifer' will have to look it up but it was a swamp shart tailed swallow I THINK..

thanks for all the suggestions before we went, Ipeller..didn't think to look for travel..

judy in philly

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
Posted

Judy,

I was to Cape May 2 weeks ago, I was to the Ugly Mug, very impressed. I also ate at Belle Vida after hearing they did the rice pasta. Did you go see the lighthouse? I just love Cape May. There were so many great shop at the Washington Street mall. My finace really wanted to go to the Haunted House which sits on your way out of the downtown area. They have a dinner thing, not exactly sure what it is but I know it has to do with ghosts/spirits. I just didn't see a whole lot I could eat and at 35 a pop for the deal I wasn't sure I was up to just picking at the food. Hope you enjoyed yourself.

Amanda

PS-being back in PA and our currently chilly weather makes you wish you were at the beach again, huh?

lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
Posted

I am planning a trip to Cape May- first trip there. Any suggestions on lodging, where to eat, what to do?

I'm looking thru the B and B's right now. Thanks :)

lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
Posted

I am getting ready for the trip to Cape May. Any recommendations? My first trip. :)

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

Linda lee

I'm sorry I dropped the ball on this.

I have some good tips for you but just don't have time to post them all right now.

can you email/pm me your phone # I'll call you.

Also i kept a extra map of the town and back side surrounding area on the back. It's a must have map while your there and you can get anywhere.

I'll send you mine if you give me your address...I'm just not able to sit at the computer right now as for 2 days the tumor in leg is pressing on siatic nerve and the legs goes numb and HURTS LIKE H*** SO....i'LL HELP YOU AND MAYBE YOU CAN DO THE LIST FOR US...

i DO HAVE ABOUT 6 GREAT RESTURANT SITE. NOT SURE ABOUT THE HOTELS BUT MY MAP WILL TELL YOU WHAT ONES ARE ON THE BEACH AND HAVE BALCONIES..WHICH YOU'LL WANT..

PLEASE EMAIL ME..i'LL CALL YOU PROMISE.

SORRY FOR THE DELAY. YOUR NOT GOING TILL OCT 22 RIGHT..THAT SHOULD BE OFF SEASON THEY ONLY PROBLEM YOU MIGHT HAVE IS SOME PLACES WILL BE CLOSED OR ONLY OPEN ON WEEKEND.

AGAIN. :ph34r: WISH I COULD SIT AND TYPE.

LOVE

JUDY PS CK THE BIRDING IN CAPE MAY SITE HERE AS IT HAD A HOTEL.

J

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

Hi Lindalee--It was great talking to you today. Jim is going to scan in the card and will mail map and card tomorrow.

Patti (thanks once again) joined the 2 threads for us. I was thinking of compileing a list and not sure but maybe as people go they can add to the list.

Maybe only the original poster can add..not sure.

thought we could start with this. I'd call the chamber of commerce and ask for brochures and the Cape May Map. It's great. ON the list the * indicates where the item is on the 2006-07 map.

PLACES TO STAY

1. Open Original Shared Link

2. Marquis de Lafayette Hotel. Their restaurant was celiac-aware at that time. The room came with a frig and I packed breakfast and lunch food. (05) on 2006 Cape May Map.

3. The Sea Crest Motel on Beach Ave. at the end of the town.

4.

GLUTEN FREE- RESTURANTS

1. The Pilot House (M5)* We used to drive down in the winter just for lunch. The main dining room has a fire place. I've had about 6 meals there and all great and never got sick. ALWAYS take my gluten-free card and even if the waitress doesn know about gluten-free the chef always seems to. They make the ranch dressing on site and is gluten-free and was wonderful.

2. Harbor View Restaurant-(G3) is the area on map. Shows building there but didn't see an add.

609-884-5444

www.harborviewcapemay.com

There is also a Harbor Side Deck Bar for sitting out side. Be sure to ck if it's open. B & L on Sat & Sun

can look out onto the water and watch boats go by. Delicious salad..Ken's ranch Had a beef filet but think the rub is what made me sick. They need some education but seemed willing. Chef was told nothing on steak but!!! We got there at 5:00 when they opened and were the only ones there. In 1/2 hr was full. advise to go early to spell out instructions.

3. The Ugly Mug (on the Washington Street Mall) Eaten there many many times. Have Wise chips with sandwich and dill pickel was wonderful. Had the hamb/w /l/t/o/ didn't eat chips and coke.

Also we ate at the Ugly Mug in the downtown Cape May shopping area, they do not have a gluten free menu but I ordered a cheese dog without the bun. They were amazing, even cooked my order seperate from the others. They don't have a website but I do highly give them a good rep.

4. Belle Vida )E6)

609-884-6332

There is a small little cafe in Cape May called Belle Vida. It serves gluten-free rice pasta!!!!!

I actually had chicken parm for the first time in 2 1/2 years. It was amazing. The prices are decent. Service was good, There is a website for this cafe so in you google Belle Vida it will come up and they have a menu posted.

THINGS TO DO WHILE IN CAPE MAY

1. Cape May Lighthouse (B7)*

2. Salt Marsh Safari (F4)*

609-884-3100

www,skimmer.com

Reservations $44.00 / $2.00 c/o on the map. It's 2 hrs only. www

FOOD SHOPPING.

1..ACME'S --Some have gluten-free free milk etc.

2 The Green Street Market..natural foods and lots of great gluten-free snacks. They were so nice and helpful.

OK GUYS I'M EXHAUSTED HERE.

WILL KEEP ADDING FROM THE OLD POSTS OF OTHERS ON HERE. SOME COMMENTS I'VE DONE A CUT AND PASTE TOO. HOPE OTHERS CAN ADD AS THIS GOES ALONG.

'WHEW''' AND THIS WAS DURING 'DESPRATE HOUSEWIVES' SEE HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU ALL.

jUDY

lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
Posted

Judy - This is fabulous! Thank you so much. My brother and sister in law just went down to bed and I thought I'd see what was going on. Sounds like some great places. I'll call you when I get the map. Hope to work on the hotel tomorrow.

The safari sounds good and the stores as well as the resturants. :)

Patti - Thanks for putting this all together for me. :D

Judy - Just got your pm... You have been busy no wonder your tired! Thanks again. My messages here say it is full. Gotta figure that out. ... lol Hope you sleep well. You can email me if this thing is still full.

Hugs

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

lee

your so welcome.

I'll tell you though, without Patti joining them, I wouldn't have even tried to do it.

I'd love for you to try add just the phone number to the SEA CREST ..JUST TO SEE IF YOU CAN.

i WOULD THINK WE COULD ADD TO THIS MASTER LIST.

WILL DO A CUT AND PASTE TO PATTI TOO.

SHE MAY KNOW RIGHT OFF THE BAT.

NITE.

JUDY

WILL CK YOU PM.

J

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