Review of Boston Ale House

Edit: recently tested with some gluten in my system, and given that they didn’t know what they were doing with the ice cream, I’m willing to call my visit inconclusive.

Dedicated fryer!! Lots of options. Haven’t gotten sick here, and a good bun that didn’t fall apart. The French fries are awesome. The biggest issue is that the ice cream is marked gluten free but it isn’t celiac safe. A quick Google of Gifford’s Ice Cream shows they have a facility that processes wheat and other allergens, which is the company most of the flavors come from. When I asked the waiter was really responsive but not great that the didn’t really investigate the ice cream before marking it GF on the menu. I forgot the brand for vanilla so I didn’t look that up so not sure if that flavor is GF.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating