Cheese Louise Portland
9 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
9 ratings
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363 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
I had such a great experience here! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, which I always appreciate. They assured me that all the ingredients for my grilled cheese were gotten from fresh containers and my sandwich would be cooked separately. They also bring the gluten free sandwich out separately to ensure nothing gets mixed up. I tried the Nashville hot chicken grilled cheese and it was to die for! The bread is also surprisingly large for gf bread, which was a real treat. The chips that come with it are such a nice compliment as well. We also ordered a side of pickles which were delicious. I was so excited to see they have 2 other locations in New Hampshire and hope to find myself back here or at one of their other locations in my future travels!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Great experience! Staff are knowledgeable and have allergen protocol. They have gluten free bread, use parchment paper on the panini press, and clean down the entire workspace before making your sandwich. They bring out the gluten free food separately as well. It was FANTASTIC, perfect comfort food ❤
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- 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
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Review
Staff knowledgable and kind in explaining GF choices. The Baconater and tomato soup lunch was just what A cold day needed!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
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Review
A yummy grilled cheese and tomato soup lunch? Yes please! Safe experience here and many choices. They take GF seriously.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Late arrival into Portland. So our first choice restaurant was closing at 9pm . We ordered ahead and this place was amazing . Very safe - even bagged our gf order separately . The Godmother w tomato soup and chips . Make it your first choice so good. Great to pack to go for schooner tour as well.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
YUM!! I talked to the person working the register and she explained all their policies for allergies, so I felt very safe ordering a grilled cheese. It was absolutely delicious and I didn’t feel at all sick after. The chips that come with it at gf too, I double checked.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- 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
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Prefacing this by saying that I am neurotic about restaurants because of having Celiac Disease, but I felt so comfortable here. I was practically dancing in my seat eating my bacon grilled cheese. I communicated that I had an allergy when I ordered and they were reassuring that they take precautions in preparation.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
This place is awesome. Staff was very informative on menu items. I got their regular grilled cheese with GF bread with their tomato soup. Very very good and def will be going back.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
We went to two locations, first in Conway then later to Portland. Both had GF bread and knowledgeable about if it was a sensitivity or celiac. I was pleased with their attention to it. The actual grilled cheese was good too! That’s why we went back to Portland. My kids had to stop there again on our trip.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Good
Review
Gluten free bread, vegan cheese available for all the sandwich options and it was delicious!
Quality & Quantity
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
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Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good vegan options
- Offers outdoor seating
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