Dedicated Gluten-Free

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  • 5 independent public sources checked by staff · Jul 2026
  • Their own words: "Big Mike's Vegan and Gluten Free Cafe\"

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Address

1637 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Good to know

  • It opens early for the breakfast crowd
  • It draws a brunch crowd
  • Diners describe it as family-friendly
  • There is outdoor seating

Aggregated from public diner reviews.

Menu

Last checked 6/20/2026

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Belgium Waffle (1) OR French Toast (6)

BREAKFAST

The crispy, fluffy vegan and gluten free waffle is packed with flavor, Available toppings for an addtional $1.95. Choice of organic fruits; bananas, blueber-ries and sta=rawberries. Served with agave or maple syrup.

15.95

Burgers

LUNCH

Three different patty options: California Veggie, Black Bean or Vegan "Beef". Placed on a warn vegan bun. Choice of toppings: vegan mayo, cheese, tomato, onion, mushroom, spinach, avocado. Add one of our special sauce: Big Mike's vegan BBQ jerk sauce or Bug Make's.

15.95

Pancakes (3)

BREAKFAST

Fluffy vegan pancakes. Topped with 1 fruit option. Choice of: organic blueberries, strawberries or bananas.

15.95

Mediterranean Flatbreads

LUNCH

Topped with: red onion,grape tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, vegan cheese, basil, minced garlic, red chili peppers.

15.95

Avocado Toast (2 slices)

BREAKFAST

Choice of 4 toppings. Topings choices: grape tomatoes, mushrooms, arugula, spinach, chia seeds, lemon, olive oil drizzle, vegan cheese or balsamic glaze.

15.95

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Around the web

Public reviews and restaurant replies · not verified

Reviewers in Fort Lauderdale return to Big Mike's Healthy Choices regularly. This is a dedicated gluten-free kitchen: everything on the menu is gluten free. Reviewers describe a casual room, outdoor seating and a welcoming feel. Reviewers also note an owner who comes out to chat, food made to order and a family-run kitchen.

Diners describe this as an entirely gluten-free kitchen.10 diners
Diners with celiac disease report eating here without problems.2 diners

Diners mention gluten-free waffles, cupcake, pancakes, cake, donuts and muffins.

waffles9cupcake4pancakes4cake3donuts2muffins2+1 more

Diners also mention vegan and dairy free.

vegan12dairy free2

Gluten-free comes up around breakfast, lunch, brunch and dessert.

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Gluten-free comes up in 40 observed reviews; 20 diners in the past year.

Management responds to gluten-free feedback (12 replies).

Latest gluten-free signal: 2026-07

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