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Welcome To The Queen Of Squash
The Queen Of Squash is an exquisite dining destination located in Peoria, IL, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and an exceptional menu that prioritizes fresh, gluten-free ingredients. Patrons rave about the complex flavors of dishes like their famous nachos, which showcase meticulous preparation and presentation. The diverse offerings range from artistic salads to unique African specials, all complemented by a creative selection of mocktails and flavorful rums. With a commitment to accommodating dietary needs and providing stellar service, The Queen Of Squash emerges not just as a restaurant, but a culinary experience that delights the senses and invites repeat visits.
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About
The Queen Of Squash
Welcome to "The Queen Of Squash," a culinary gem nestled in Peoria, Illinois, at 1108 W Glen Ave. This vibrant eatery takes pride in blending fresh ingredients into innovative dishes, proving that healthy food can be both delicious and visually stunning. With an inviting atmosphere and attentive service, it's no wonder that patrons rave about their experiences here.
At The Queen Of Squash, the menu brims with variety, showcasing a wonderful array of gluten-free options. From their delectable non-alcoholic drinks like CxT Cold Brew and refreshing smoothies to a selection of delightful cocktails, there's something for every palate. The "Berry Good Smoothie" and "Chocolate Banana" smoothie stand out as fan favorites, brimming with refreshing flavors and nutritious ingredients.
However, it’s the food that truly shines. A recent review from Peter Vawter highlights the exquisite nachos, which defy the ordinary with complex flavors that invite diners to savor each bite slowly. This attention to detail is a hallmark of The Queen Of Squash, where every dish is meticulously prepared. The Sicilian bowl, featuring squash and zucchini noodles, paired with a pear infusion salad, exemplifies the balance of health and satisfaction. Lacey Neal, another satisfied customer, noted the well-developed flavors and generous portions that left her happily taking leftovers home.
Beyond the delicious food, The Queen Of Squash offers a welcoming environment. The restaurant's commitment to accommodating various dietary needs, as shared by Trevor Monney, ensures that everyone can enjoy a tasty and fulfilling meal. The friendly staff goes above and beyond to provide a hospitable experience, making diners feel at home from start to finish.
In summary, whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply in search of a unique dining experience, The Queen Of Squash is a must-visit. With its focus on vibrant, healthy dishes, attentive service, and an atmosphere that invites relaxation, it’s no surprise that this restaurant has earned loyal patrons and rave reviews. If you haven’t tried it yet, make it your next dining destination—you won’t be disappointed!
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“ T.L.D.R Amazingly complex and complementary flavors, nice presentation, great atmosphere, good prices. My full review... I found one of the best ways to test restaurants is by ordering their nachos. Most restaurants will just throw anything on a plate and call it nachos. Therefore by ordering nachos I usually get the worst of what a restaurant has to offer. If my theory is true the queen of squash may possibly have the best food anywhere. The nachos were exquisite from top to bottom. I'm usually a speedy eater, but every bite made me Slow down because of the complex and amazing flavors. ( I have never once experienced that in my life). I can unequivocally say this is one of the finest restaurants I've ever eaten at. It has a beautiful relaxed and elegant atmosphere, nice wait staff, and reasonable prices for the amount of food provided. Easily our favorite place to eat in town. I don't think I'll be eating anywhere else. Tons of variety and amazing quality. If you haven't you need to give this place a try. ”
“ Excellent everything. Atmosphere: fresh. Food: Also fresh, and beyond expectations with plenty to take home after my fill. It was colorful, delicious and satisfying. My server gave hospitable & prompt service, and the kitchen did an amazing job with my salad, both in presentation and quality. The chicken & curry dressing was mind-blowing, really... I will say though, your forks need some attention (only complaint!). Even the bathrooms are well kept & super wide for handicap people (like my dad who gave me the gift card for here). I was thoroughly impressed. Thank you to everyone on the team today. 3 Be proud of yourselves, keep up the good work. Your food is amazing! ”
“ Plenty of unique, outstanding, and healthy choices. Everything is gluten-free, which is hard to believe after trying their flatbreads. Hard to beat P-drizzle. Had amazing African dishes for special of the month, had to come back just for that! ”
“ I'm not a food critic, but definitely a foodie. We had a late lunch so the place was quite and private. We ordered the Sicilian bowl with squash and zucchini noodles and the pear infusion salad. Both were fantastic. The flavors were so well developed and the presentation was beautiful. I was surprised how large the portions were. We both took home leftovers. The leftover Sicilian bowl may have been even better warmed up later. If you like well developed flavors, unique and healthy dishes, then this place is for you. Oh, and they had great cocktails and mocktails too! ”
“ We have sensitive dietary needs (gluten, dairy, nuts) and this restaurant was very accommodating to our needs. The menu is filled with great options for our needs and the food is delicious. They take special care for dairy allergies. The server and the owner were very kind to us throughout our meal. This is a great restaurant! Good food and many options. Service was fast. ”
“ I love this place! The food is top notch and the owner and staff couldn’t be nicer!! I love supporting small businesses but Queen of Squash is in a different league and fills a missing link for our community! I try and avoid gluten, meat, and dairy and it’s so hard to find good food that isn’t a plain salad! But this place delivers! I’ve tried bowls and love the options, salads, apps and hand helds and haven’t had a bad item! The acorn squash hummus is addicting...who would have thought! And even though I try to limit red meat...the calypso soup is one of the best things on the menu!! I mean probably the best soup in town!! All that being said, it’s hard to not get my stand by...the zucchini pesto flatbread!! It is massive and I can eat two meals from it, for sure (sometimes three)! And icing on the cake is my meat eating burger loving family swear by the beef smash burger! You can’t go wrong when you stop in here!! ”
“ It's Friggin Epic!!! 10/5 from their service and a atmosphere to their alcohol and food Service made sure to bring the order how I wanted, The food was immaculate and delicious, and gave me some ideas for my vegetarian journey. The wait doesn't take forever, The chef knows how to cook 1000%, and made sure herself that she understood what I was ordering, And finally, they have great prices and an amazing barista! This is my new spot ”
“ We were passing through here and found this restaurant. If you are looking for gluten free, celiac friendly, dairy free, vegan, and/or nut free food that is DELICIOUS this is the place for you!! The food was amazing!! They are so careful and accommodating of allergies and perform gloves changes in between. We have lots of food allergies and they were so understanding, kind, and careful. We will definitely come back here when passing through again. Also, their venue is so beautiful and clean!! Such a plus! We had the nachos to start and they were unreal! Their house queso is dairy free and nut free and sooo yummy!! We got the child’s pizza, the California Chicago style crust pizza, and a delicious salad. Many of their dishes are plant based/vegan as well if that’s something important to you. Very grateful to have places like this. Definitely recommend checking them out! ”