Avalon has been one of my absolute favorite places to order from in the area and I have recommended it to more people than I can count. Tonight, however, I threw an entire $40 order straight into the trash. The tacos were mostly full of soggy breading and the consistency of the chicken was disgusting/unbearable. Some things were made flat out wrong (missing key elements of the item ordered) and everything else was just different + of a lesser quality than what I’m used to out of there.I will give them another shot (and possibly change to 5 stars)because it really has been one of my favorite places in western MA, but $40 is a lot of money to me. Pretty bummed right now and hoping it’s not a case of new management or something.
Robin Holly
Delicious appetizers, friendly staff and a nice selection of board games. Not too busy yet as they are really just getting the in person business going. We had a great time and will definitely be back soon.
Bill Collins
Good coffee, great food, friendly staff and a nice selection of games. Can't beat it. I visited for the first time tonight with friends. Nice to see a new place like this open up. The Wauregon complex itself is pretty neat. We'll visit again!
Kat Reisbig
Avalon has THE BEST gluten-free chicken tenders I've ever had in my 11 years since being diagnosed with celiac disease. PLUS they don't use corn ingredients for the tenders, which is great because I'm also allergic to corn. I've also enjoyed their crispy chicken sandwich, brisket burger, sesame slaw, and truffle fries. They offer gluten-free buns (also corn-free!), which are the absolute best gluten-free buns I've ever had; I seriously doubted they were gluten-free at first, but I have never gotten sick after eating here.It is apparent that they're a small business--the dining room is still somewhat of a work-in-progress and the days/hours they are open are still limited--but to their credit, they managed to open a new restaurant in the middle of a pandemic despite restrictions on indoor dining and staffing shortages. The staff are very friendly and accomodating; I always feel welcome and valued as a customer.If you've been looking for a great place to take your gluten-free friends, this is a must-try. Bonus points for being right around the corner from Gateway City Arts (and right next to Cannaprovisions, if you're into that kind of thing wink wink).
Gabe B.
I don't like leaving bad reviews when I know so many places are struggling, but the takeout I got here was some of the worst I've had. I ordered the burger with no cheese and a side of fries and my wife ordered the fish and chips.First issue was that they put cheese on it. I specifically asked for no cheese. And I asked for their special sauce on the side and they put it on it anyway. I had high hopes for a $13 burger that doesn't come with fries. Aside from them messing it up it was one of the toughest, most flavorless burgers I've ever had. I took 2 bites and couldn't finish it. It was like chewing on a piece of rubber.The fish and chips were very dry. And apparently they don't have tartar sauce? They gave this spicy sauce that she said was way too spicy. So without any kind of sauce to deal with the dry fish she didn't eat her food either.The fries were good. But we ended up paying like $50 for a handful of french fries. The most frustrating thing is that they were dead, so the food and the order should have been much better. They were nice when we picked up the order. So there's that...
Zaida Hoyt
First, a warning: DO NOT USE ANY DOORDASH APP/BUTTONS TO ORDER FROM HERE!!!! They are bogus links.Having said that, the food is amazing-everything is fresh and delicious.
Roberto Torres
The food its awesome...espacially the burger with cajun bacon and the oatmilk cookie its just so good
James Lauzon
Had a burger, I want another one now. I even finished my wife's burger and I don't do that ever, sure did do it here. Haven't had any other food besides the fries which were equally as awesome. Met one of the owners and what a great guy. Board games for the whole family and what a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy your time with family and friends and have a great meal with it.....ENJOY
Alicia Renadette
The food is wonderful. However, the atmosphere is lacking: some music, ANY music would make the dining experience feel more comfortable… also the lighting should be dimmer and warmer- walking in to the restaurant, i wondered if they were still “take out only”. Until the ambiance improves, I’ll be ordering takeout. The Kale salad is delicious!
Mimi W.
Get the brisket burger and fries! So good. I hope they open inside someday, but the patio is nice.
Excellent food, incredibly friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and a wonderfully wide range of fun games to play!
William R.
We ate here this week and it was very nice. A cute spot in the Canal Zone. A very stylish interior, though we ate in the lovely courtyard. Had an excellent brisket burger and fries. My pal had some nice tacos. Owner very sincere and engaged. You should eat here.
Cait Colacchio
The food was SO GOOD and well priced, plus their games selection is great! I got the crispy chicken tacos and not only do they make their own crispy chicken, but they make the potato chips they bread the chicken in! Can't wait to come back :)
cjdion1991
My only complaint is that I haven’t ordered from here sooner! The food was delicious. Can’t wait to spend some time there and enjoy the games and environment as well.
katie lee
The best spot! We had a wonderful time at Avalon lounge and game cafe!! When we were there we were the only people there! I couldn’t believe it! The game selection was so fun and the food is seriously incredible! I got the caprese panini and it’s out of this world! The quality is amazing!! I cannot wait to come back!
Avalon has been one of my absolute favorite places to order from in the area and I have recommended it to more people than I can count. Tonight, however, I threw an entire $40 order straight into the trash. The tacos were mostly full of soggy breading and the consistency of the chicken was disgusting/unbearable. Some things were made flat out wrong (missing key elements of the item ordered) and everything else was just different + of a lesser quality than what I’m used to out of there.I will give them another shot (and possibly change to 5 stars)because it really has been one of my favorite places in western MA, but $40 is a lot of money to me. Pretty bummed right now and hoping it’s not a case of new management or something.
Delicious appetizers, friendly staff and a nice selection of board games. Not too busy yet as they are really just getting the in person business going. We had a great time and will definitely be back soon.
Good coffee, great food, friendly staff and a nice selection of games. Can't beat it. I visited for the first time tonight with friends. Nice to see a new place like this open up. The Wauregon complex itself is pretty neat. We'll visit again!
Avalon has THE BEST gluten-free chicken tenders I've ever had in my 11 years since being diagnosed with celiac disease. PLUS they don't use corn ingredients for the tenders, which is great because I'm also allergic to corn. I've also enjoyed their crispy chicken sandwich, brisket burger, sesame slaw, and truffle fries. They offer gluten-free buns (also corn-free!), which are the absolute best gluten-free buns I've ever had; I seriously doubted they were gluten-free at first, but I have never gotten sick after eating here.It is apparent that they're a small business--the dining room is still somewhat of a work-in-progress and the days/hours they are open are still limited--but to their credit, they managed to open a new restaurant in the middle of a pandemic despite restrictions on indoor dining and staffing shortages. The staff are very friendly and accomodating; I always feel welcome and valued as a customer.If you've been looking for a great place to take your gluten-free friends, this is a must-try. Bonus points for being right around the corner from Gateway City Arts (and right next to Cannaprovisions, if you're into that kind of thing wink wink).
I don't like leaving bad reviews when I know so many places are struggling, but the takeout I got here was some of the worst I've had. I ordered the burger with no cheese and a side of fries and my wife ordered the fish and chips.First issue was that they put cheese on it. I specifically asked for no cheese. And I asked for their special sauce on the side and they put it on it anyway. I had high hopes for a $13 burger that doesn't come with fries. Aside from them messing it up it was one of the toughest, most flavorless burgers I've ever had. I took 2 bites and couldn't finish it. It was like chewing on a piece of rubber.The fish and chips were very dry. And apparently they don't have tartar sauce? They gave this spicy sauce that she said was way too spicy. So without any kind of sauce to deal with the dry fish she didn't eat her food either.The fries were good. But we ended up paying like $50 for a handful of french fries. The most frustrating thing is that they were dead, so the food and the order should have been much better. They were nice when we picked up the order. So there's that...
First, a warning: DO NOT USE ANY DOORDASH APP/BUTTONS TO ORDER FROM HERE!!!! They are bogus links.Having said that, the food is amazing-everything is fresh and delicious.
The food its awesome...espacially the burger with cajun bacon and the oatmilk cookie its just so good
Had a burger, I want another one now. I even finished my wife's burger and I don't do that ever, sure did do it here. Haven't had any other food besides the fries which were equally as awesome. Met one of the owners and what a great guy. Board games for the whole family and what a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy your time with family and friends and have a great meal with it.....ENJOY
The food is wonderful. However, the atmosphere is lacking: some music, ANY music would make the dining experience feel more comfortable… also the lighting should be dimmer and warmer- walking in to the restaurant, i wondered if they were still “take out only”. Until the ambiance improves, I’ll be ordering takeout. The Kale salad is delicious!
Get the brisket burger and fries! So good. I hope they open inside someday, but the patio is nice.
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food, incredibly friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and a wonderfully wide range of fun games to play!
We ate here this week and it was very nice. A cute spot in the Canal Zone. A very stylish interior, though we ate in the lovely courtyard. Had an excellent brisket burger and fries. My pal had some nice tacos. Owner very sincere and engaged. You should eat here.
The food was SO GOOD and well priced, plus their games selection is great! I got the crispy chicken tacos and not only do they make their own crispy chicken, but they make the potato chips they bread the chicken in! Can't wait to come back :)
My only complaint is that I haven’t ordered from here sooner! The food was delicious. Can’t wait to spend some time there and enjoy the games and environment as well.
The best spot! We had a wonderful time at Avalon lounge and game cafe!! When we were there we were the only people there! I couldn’t believe it! The game selection was so fun and the food is seriously incredible! I got the caprese panini and it’s out of this world! The quality is amazing!! I cannot wait to come back!