Review of Earth At Hidden Pond

Worrisome handling of food allergy and mediocre food leaves you asking why this place is so hyped anymore. This used to be the best dining experience and food in southern Maine but it has lost its magic touch. The food quality, service and presentation are just average but prices have skyrocketed. More importantly they used to be very good with handling allergy but on recent visit they served two items that had gluten. Only upon being asked to triple check with kitchen did they realize it had gluten.

There is no gf menu and staff seems rather unwilling to truly inquire. They went through stuff by memory but assured us they would identify celiac/allergy on the ticket for kitchen and there would be no problems. None of this mattered as we were served glutenous items, twice!

Save yourself the hassle of trying to get a reservation, the drive, the cost and the risk of getting poisoned with gluten. Try one of the many other restaurants that hasn’t gone downhill and that take allergies more seriously.

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?

— Average