Burger Bench

I loved this place preGF days so we decided to try it again. I was pleasantly surprised! The ordering process was really easy and it was noted on all my food that I have an allergy. He also said the grill would be cleaned before mine was cooked. The guy who took my order seemed really knowledgeable. They have a dedicated GF fryer now and offer Deanna’s Bakery GF buns. When the food was brought out mine was completely separate from the rest of my family’s. I’m happy to say the day after I feel great, so I did not get glutened. Bearing all this in mind, there is a sign up saying they’re not dedicated GF and cross-contamination is possible. I have a heavy intolerance but am not celiac, so I feel safe eating there.

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?

— Excellent

Ordering process was rather confusing from a gf standpoint. They essentially told me my food would be cooked on the meat-free grill and in the meat-free fryer because those are also the cooking apparatuses that aren’t used for gluten-containing ingredients. I feel like they maybe had that backwards, but I trusted that they know their kitchen better than I do. Fast forward to the near end of my meal and the stomach aches and headache kicked in indicated that I’ve been glutened.

Garlic aioli with the sweet potato fries were tasty, and the gluten-free bun was actually decent but ultimately pointless if the food can’t be made truly gluten free. The burger itself was nothing exciting - got the Swiss mushroom burger.

They were dog friendly and provided a water bowl for my little guy which was very nice of them. However, the outside seating area smelled and looked like it is regularly used by the homeless population as a bathroom. Glad I brought a little mat for my dog to sit/lay on as that can be washed rather than giving him a bath after our visit.

Staff was friendly.

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

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Offers outdoor seating

I asked if the fries were Gluten Free, "yes but they are fried with the other foods (or Onion Rings)... then they are NOT GLUTEN FREE! Gluten free bun was good but I believe I was cross contaminated. Celiacs beware!!

Celiac friendly?

No

Love this place! I order either a burger or grilled cheese with a gluten free bun! The bun is made locally too. Salads are gf and you can sub croutons for a gf bun turned crouton. Wash it down with a Turquoise Barn cider :)