A Gluten Free Vegan’s Review of Hungry Pants in Orlando, FL

Hungry Pants, located in southern downtown Orlando, is a refreshing and modern restaurant. They have an array of options from comfort food to healthier options and vegan to meat options.

Hungry Pants was opened in 2019 by owners Joey Conicella and Alex Marin and is #42 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2023.

The owners say you can “enjoy your favorite comfort food without judgment” at Hungry Pants and “there will be something for everyone”.

Continue reading to learn about my visit to Hungry Pants as a vegan with celiac disease.

Entrance to Hungry Pants in Orlando, Florida [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

Details

Designation: Gluten Free options, Vegan options

Price Range: $$

Style: American

Meals Served: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Location:

 

• Southern downtown Orlando

• Wheelchair accessible entrance, but no automatic doors

• Right off Orange Avenue, which is a busier road. A few businesses near by with other restaurants down the road

• No bike racks

• Right across from a bus stop

• Good sized parking lot

Atmosphere

Dining room at Hungry Pants [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

The restaurant had a very nice, calm vibe. The style felt fresh and modern.

They had lots of plants around the dining room and a smaller plant on most of the tables. The dining room was also decorated with framed, funky pants.

The lighting was pleasant and they also played music softly in the background.

Tables and wall art at Hungry Pants [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

The restaurant has plenty of tables as well as outdoor seating.

We went for a later dinner on a Wednesday. There were a few people dining in but they weren’t too crowded.

Overall, Hungry Pants has a great atmosphere.

Bar and kitchen at Hungry Pants [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

Menu

Dinner menu at Hungry Pants [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

Drinks and dessert menu at Hungry Pants [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

Their menu is well marked with V denoting vegan dishes and GF for gluten free. Their dinner menu is organized by portion size with Nibbles being lighter snacks and the Famished section being larger portions.

They also have one gluten free and vegan dessert option on their menu as well.

If you would like to see their menu online, you can find it here.

Food

My order

Vegetable Stir Fry at Hungry Pants [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

Vegetable Stir Fry ($14.00)

• White rice noodles sautéed with a soy and sesame blend. Sautéed with carrot, broccoli, purple cabbage, red pepper, & snow peas

Black bean brownie at Hungry Pants [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

Black Bean Brownie ($4.00)

• Vegan and gluten free chocolate brownie made with a black bean base

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Taste: ★★★★☆

My vegetable stir fry was great! The taste reminded me of a vegetable lo-mein dish from a fancy hibachi restaurant I had been to growing up. It was a little spicier than I was expecting, which wasn’t an issue for me but is good to know if you don’t enjoy much spice.

The black bean brownie was also tasty. It was very chocolatey but wasn’t too rich, which was perfect. It was not too dry or crumbly either.

My husband had the Fried Chicken Sammie (not vegan or gluten free) and my dad had the Spicy Salmon Salad Wrap (not vegan or gluten free). They both thought their meals tasted good too.

Quality: ★ ★★★★

All of the food was obviously prepared fresh and high quality. All of our food was perfectly cooked.

Variety: ★★★★☆

Although it isn’t the majority of the menu, Hungry Pants has multiple vegan and gluten free options to choose from.

Quantity: ★★★★☆

I thought the vegetable stir fry was more filling than I was expecting it to be. It paired with the brownie made a perfect amount for dinner.

My dad and husband thought their portions were a little smaller for dinner, especially with them being listed in the “Famished” section. They both agreed it would be the perfect amount for lunch.

Value: ★★★★☆

We thought the price was good overall, especially considering the quality and the restaurant being in downtown Orlando.

Service

Hospitality: ★★★★★

All of the staff were very welcoming and helpful. They brought us water refills and checked on us frequently.

Efficiency: ★★★★★

It didn’t take long to get our food, only 15-20 minutes.

Accuracy: ★★★★★

Everything came out as ordered.

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Safety

Staff knowledge: ★★★★★

The staff is knowledgeable about gluten and celiac disease. When I told them I had celiac disease, they specifically went and spoke to the cook to make sure they knew which items were for an allergy.

Also, when they got the brownie out of the display case, they used gloves to prevent cross contamination.

Preparation: ★★★★☆

• Use separate pans, utensils, gloves

• Brought my food out separately

• Not a dedicated gluten free kitchen

Always tell staff you are vegan and have celiac disease, or a gluten intolerance, to make sure they take extra precautions and prepare your food with clean surfaces.

Did I get *glutened? No

*Glutened (verb, past tense)
When a person who has celiac disease, or a gluten intolerance, consumes gluten accidentally and experiences gluten induced symptoms.

Overall

★★★★☆

Would I go back? Yes

Hungry Pants was a great restaurant to stop at while we were traveling though Orlando. It’s a perfect place for lunch and brunch on the weekends.

You won’t find nicer people, a better atmosphere, or better options for all diet styles. We’ll definitely be back when we’re in Orlando again.

Entryway looking into the dining room at Hungry Pants [Photo by Courtney Vanorio, Jan. ‘23]

Tips

Brunch

Be sure to check out the vegan and gluten free waffles at Hungry Pants! Brunch is available from 10am - 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Have you been to Hungry Pants? What did you order? Add your thoughts below!

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