While my family and I have been fans of Yum Yum's since moving to Central New York in 2012, today was our first time at their new location on W. Manlius Street in East Syracuse. The new place is warm and inviting, and the smell of pizza cooking in the brick oven is heavenly. We enjoyed their Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken, Chicken Caesar Wraps, the Chicken Parm sandwich and Fried Mozzarella. All were delicious. And considering that not everyone who joined us today is on a gluten-free diet, their opinion of the food speaks volumes. We took home pizzas for dinner (no cooking for me pre-Turkey Day!) and some yummy desserts--my daughter's favorite is the Pumpkin Roll; in fact, it's become a tradition that we pick up one (or two!) each year for Thanksgiving. I scored a Vanilla gluten-free and dairy-free cupcake along with Yum Yum's famous frosted sugar cookies (pictured).

Erin and Mark Fallico, owners of Yum Yum's, are doing a fabulous job making sure that their customers are treated well. No matter how long it's been since our last visit, Mark always has a welcome smile for us and asks how we've been. And it is clear that Erin takes pride in her business, making sure that customers are satisfied. Kudos to our server today, Debbie, who was friendly and professional.

Yum Yum's Gluten Free Bakery and Cafe is located at 601-1/2 West Manlius Street, East Syracuse. Hours are Monday through Saturday: 7am-9pm and Sunday, 10am-6pm. Contact them at 315.314.7542 or at contact@yumyumsglutenfreebakery.com, or www.yumyumsglutenfreebakery.com. Delivery is available; contact them for details.

If you haven't already checked out Yum Yum's, what are you waiting for?

Enjoy! Because it's a great time to be gluten-free!