American Flatbread

This place is pricey (I usually spend about $30 just for my GFDF flatbread). However the GF flatbreads (with vegan cheese as an option) are good. The ambience is nice with the wood-fired pizza oven in one of the dining rooms. It can get pretty loud inside when it’s busy though, which makes it hard to have a conversation. The outdoor seating is quieter.

I am GFDF. I always have a conversation with the waitstaff to confirm that they’ll prepare it in the separate GF area and be careful to prevent cross contamination. I really like the crust and the vegan cheese is alright. I’ve been probably a dozen times over the years and it’s been reliably good.

On my most recent visit when they brought my GF pizza to the table they said it was gluten free without me having to confirm, which was nice. Hoping that’s now a standard practice for them.

A recent time on a very busy (and likely understaffed with resulting slow service) evening my pizza was a little undercooked so the cheese and crust weren’t as browned and tasty. If I notice this in the future I’ll ask them to cook it a little more, but this is the first time I remember it being an issue.

I usually get the New VT Sausage flatbread, because that way I get some protein in my meal (since vegan cheeses usually have none/almost none). I wish there were some more protein-containing options (that didn’t require the extra cost of ordering a custom pizza). A vegetarian DF protein option would be really nice, such as black beans or BBQ tempeh. Edit: There is also a pepperoni option, and also a buffalo chicken option, but it has blue cheese dressing on it so it’d be missing an important ingredient when made DF.

I’m asymptomatic so can’t report on any reactions to possible cross contamination, but I’ve always felt good about their explanations and dedication to making sure my pizza was prepared in a celiac safe way. There is still a risk from being in the same facility and oven with gluten, but they use a separate cooking surface in the oven than they use for gluten pizzas, and I usually confirm that the GF pizza will be above the gluten pizzas.

Another plus is that some of their ingredients are local and/or organic.

That all being said, I usually end up spending $30 here so taking off a star for how expensive it is for what you get. Just checked the menu for current prices: The New VT Sausage flatbread with vegan cheese and GF crust (only small size available) comes to $25.50 before tax and tip. This seems much higher than it should be for what you get.

Also fyi their site says they only offer reservations for parties of 7 or more and maybe only for certain times of day. Otherwise is first come first served.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

This restraunt was in a way, a disappointment. We had to wait an hour for a table. They had maple lemonade that sounded really good, but ended up being lemonade with pretty much no maple taste(still was good though). The pizza was pretty bad. The crust was floppy and barely browed, so there wasn't crispness like usually with thin crusts. Wouldn't really recommend.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

My daughter has celiac and had no issues. Waiter was knowledgeable and they did have separate food prep area and cooked pizza on foil in the oven.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Hands down the best GFDF pizza I have ever had.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

terrible service.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

I ordered a GF flatbread on a quiet mid afternoon. Only a few other people there. The cook brought the dish over and I asked, “Gluten free, right?” He looked surprised and when I insisted that was my order, he took it back and remade the flatbread. The 2d time he left off an ingredient in the original order. I was concerned the mistake might happen for someone else so I mentioned it to the waitstaff. The manager took 50% off the bill. Always good to double check!

Eaten here multiple times. I have never gotten sick and it’s always been amazing. Crust is from a local bakery. Big up charge of $5.50 but worth it for the once a year I eat here. Celiac safe and they try to minimize cross contamination. Also have salads for non pizza lovers. Be ready to have a $60 check for two pizzas with drinks though.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten free flatbread was very good!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I eat here all the time and have never gotten sick. they put the pizza on tinfoil and changed gloves etc. any of their pizzas can be made gluten free!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

We had to call to ask (couldn’t find it on the website or menu) but they offer dairy free cheese! Gluten free crust has eggs, but regular crust is vegan so both my vegan sister and my gluten/dairy-free self could have pizza. Felt safe with their covid safety practices.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Very good pizza! Got the cheese and herb and had no reaction.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Soooo good They buy the dough from a gluten free bakery and bake it in the oven on a separate foil. While they are extremely cautious and I thank goodness have not gotten sick here they do warn you that there is flour in the air and around because it is a pizzeria. I am extremely sensitive though and have only had positive experiences here. I recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went here for the gluten free pizza/flatbread. I travel alot and have had better GF many times. It was good, not great crust. I has the local maple fennel sausage topping which was sadly dry and and pretty tasteless, probably because they cut into small pieces and dries it out. Evolution salad was fresh but unremarkable. Small white pie (cheese and herb) with two toppings (rosemary, sausage) was $18, yikes.

The gluten free pizza was amazing!! It was definitely the best gluten free pizza crust I’ve ever had. And I didn’t get sick after eating here either. It does cost $5.50 extra for gf crust so it might get a little pricey based on what toppings you get, but it was really good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Cross contamination very possible here. I had a reaction one of five times that I’ve been here, so it’s hit or miss.

Amazing food! Incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating staff! Any of the flatbreads can be made gf and if you tell them you are celiac, they will seat you away from the prep/cook area to avoid flour getting onto your table! Gf flatbreads made/cooked in a separate room.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious gluten free pizza and great service. No reaction to my salad and pizza. Wine selection isn’t great. Highly recommend for the food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This was my first food adventure away from home (200+ miles) so I was nervous because. I had the herbs and cheese flat. I did pay $5.50 extra. It was so worth it, the crust was great, and I felt fine after.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best gluten free crust I’ve ever had! But be prepared to pay $5.50 extra

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We ate here two days in a row. They were very careful and I was fine both days.

Great place to eat! They cooked my pizza in a separate oven, so no cross contamination. Great waiter very knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great selection and very good GF crust made in a separate oven.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free flatbread was just ok, but nice to have that option when dining out.

GF pizza and beer that taste like they should.

AMAZING pizza! We were lucky enough to have an American Flatbread outpost in our neighborhood in Virginia (that closed), so I was so excited to go when in Burlington one afternoon. When sitting down and placing our order, I made clear to our server that both my son and I had celiac. I started with a Citizen Cider and an evolution salad........ yum. Fresh ingredients are a part of all their food. A different server/cook delivered our GF pizzas - New Vermont Sausage and Revolution. DELISH! They know how to make the crusts crunchy enough, something I have a problem with at most other pizza places with GF dough. I realized I made a mistake with the toppings when ordering my son's pizza so we ordered a 3rd GF pizza and the same server returned. I didn't see him delivering any other tables in our area while we were there so that sort of indicated to me that he was the "GF guy". We had leftovers and I am still enjoying the pizza at home in Virginia.

If you have a chance, definitely go. We hope to be at Smugglers Notch in February and will definitely make the trip out for pizza.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Can make celiac friendly pizza if you specifically request it to be not made in the brick oven and then will make it in a separate oven and pan but you have to request, if not they will cook the gluten free crust in the brick oven with all the flour pizza (seems pointless) . Good flavor BUT a Hott mess last night ! screwed up the order, made one pizza celiac friendly, but accidently made my boyfriends pizza gluten free crust also (wasn't supposed to be) told us they were both gluten free so I ate both, but turns out one was made directly on the brick oven with the flour people since it wasn't labeled celiac! Didn't find out till after I ate it!

If I could give less than one star I would. I ordered pizza from here to have with my family. We got three gluten free pizzas. Much to my anguish I discovered that one of the pizzas was not gluten free. Unfortunately I did not realize until after I had eaten two pieces. As I just assumed they had a good crust. Once I ate the other gluten free pizza I found that no, they had given me a gluten filled pizza. Needless to say I am very unhappy and would not suggest this restaurant to anyone with any allergy or even intolerance.

Celiac friendly?

No

the best pizza I've ever had!! better then Chicago style pizza in Chicago

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Pizza is very good. I think $4 extra for gf crust is a bit steep, but it is delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very, very good. I am a celiac and I was not at all worried about cross-contamination while I was eating, because the women kept assuring me that there was none (without even my asking.) They made my pizza in the back (away from all of the regular pizza making) and cooked it in the fire on a pan. Probably the best GF pizza I have ever had. Also had a VERY yummy gluten free ice cream sandwich which I definitely recommend :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fun family friendly restaurant. Great atmosphere. All pies can be made gluten free for $4 extra. Extensive menu and glutenburg ipa available! Will definitely be back.

Celiac friendly?

No

Pizza is out of this world along with everything else. Some of the best food I have ever eaten gluten free or not. I am a Celiac.

Awesome flatbread pizza and gf beer selection. Ditto to a previous reviewer that said the crust is good enough to make a celiac get a little misty-eyed.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

It's a chain but I really like the flatbread here. They take precautions to prevent cross contamination and I've never gotten sick. Lots of variety and the servers are very aware of allergy needs.

LOVE this place. It's the only place I've found where I can have a safe, delicious pizza. I practically wept with joy the first time I ate there. They're a little light on the sauce, but the pizzas are technically flatbreads, I guess. Great texture on the crust, safe workspace and cooking environment.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

One of the better crusts I've had, locally and elsewhere! Last I checked, West Meadow Farm bakery makes it for them. Pizza is cooked on a wire rack, which almost eliminated the 'undercooked' feeling of those on a sheet pan. GF beer options decent too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good pizza I have never had a reaction!

Pizza crust available- vegan and gf. Changes frequently because they are attempting to get the flavor and texture right. Special prep area, and nice atmosphere.

Have a GF pizza option and will mark for “allergy”. Pizza was good, no idea how safe the kitchen is, but they claim they keep separate to limit cross contamination. Went on a Friday night in December and was really busy (bus boy became our server), so not sure if they are as careful at peak times, but all in all a good experience. No reason to not believe them, would go back. Celiac daughter enjoyed it, no symptoms. Would recommend you go on waitlist on their website as wait at peak times can be 1 hour+. We went at 5:15pm and used online waitlist and waited 5 mins, vs families that just walked in and waited 30-60 mins.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

I ordered a Medecine Wherl pizza with a gluten free crust. This is the FIRST gluten free pizza that I have ever had that was delicious! I had almost given up on finding an edible GF pizza crust. American Flatbrwad gets their GF crusts from Hillside Farm in Vermont. We also had a salad special- yummy and large! Our server, Tom, was knowledgeable, attentive and prompt! We also enjoyed the musicians that played in rhe Speakeasy section if the restaurant . All in all, an enjoyable evening .

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Went here for lunch. It wasn't busy, so we had no issues. They asked when I ordered if it was a preference or Celiac, so they are knowledgeable. We sat at the bar and the bartender, Cal, was great. Pizza was REALLY good and I did not get sick. I'm a super sensitive Celiac. We would go back. Non gf hubby said his Margherita pizza was one of the best he has had!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The pizza was very good and they are sensitive to the needs of celiacs. The menu is fairly limited beyond pizza and a salad option. The service is good, but the restaurant struggles to manage the crowd a bit when busy.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wish we could give it Zero stars because of their attitude and lack of caring. We ordered the gluten free pizza, as we have in other wood fired pizza place’s however when it came they told us it was cooked on the same stone as all the other pizzas and covered with flour. Ok. We asked would they make a new one cooked in a pan? No they would not. They said their people don’t wash hands between pizzas and wouldn’t make an exception. Had a starving son so we just up and left and went to Shaw’s to buy food. Wife stayed since we were with other people.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating