Emmy Squared

8 recent ratings
$$ • Pizza Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pizza
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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124 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Not safe for celiacs. I’ve gotten sick twice. The first time we got one pizza that wasn’t gluten free (it was supposed to be) and I unknowingly ate a slice. The second time, the pizzas appeared to both be made from gluten free dough but I still got very sick. The food is very good (hence the willingness to try again…stupid, I know) but it’s not worth it.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I had high hopes for Emmy Squared’s GF Detroit Style pizza. Sadly, I was left terribly disappointed—from the thin, dense, cardboard-like, tasteless crust to the high price point. Adding to my mounting frustration, my $30 “Good Paulie” GF pizza (which inc. paid for additional toppings) arrived looking *nothing* as described. A sad, little rectangular shaped disappointment…

As a born & raised Michigander, this doesn’t come close to resembling a Detroit style pizza. If your looking for a safe GF dupe? Detroit Style Pizza Company (Goldbelly) or Feel Good Foods (GF frozen section at your local grocery store).

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Poor

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Ordered a pizza from here for the second time and was cross contaminated (again). Really bummed as I wanted to love this place since the dough isn’t like typical gf cardboard but will not risk it again.

Safety


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

— Not 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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

Photos


This is the GF Detroit style pizza from Emmy Squared. Sorry there is a piece missing... I gobbled it up!
Slice of gluten free Detroit style pizza
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Overall Rating

Review


Ordered takeout, DIL is celiac. Great crust, thick and chewy, like a "normal" pizza crust. No problem/ reaction from cross contamination. New go to for pizza when she's in the area!!!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing gluten free pizza! Not the typical cardboard pizza.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazingly delicious Detroit-style GF pizza. The first time it came out, I was scared to eat it because it looked and tasted SO GOOD. The service here can be pretty slow because the pizzas take a while to cook. So you might want to call ahead and get yours to go, or plan on a leisurely meal. But it’s worth the wait. YUM.

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


I went here this week on 6/15/22, and it was pretty good. The staff was very helpful and friendly! However, very little of the food was completely gluten free. There was gluten free pizza crust, but it was made in the same oven as the glutinous pizza, so that was not safe. There were fries, but no dedicated gluten free fryer, so those weren’t safe either. The only things that seemed to be completely safe were two salads (Caesar Salad and also Spinach & Asparagus Salad), which was kind of disappointing since I don’t like salad as much, but it was still pretty good. Even though there weren’t many options, the staff were very willing to answer questions and check to make sure there were precautions against cross contamination. For the salads I found to be safe, the waitress checked with the chef that all the ingredients were gluten free and that there wouldn’t be cross contamination. I gave it three stars because the people were very friendly and helpful, but there really wasn’t much selection, especially since what was there was just salads.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


We didn’t eat here, but I wanted to let the other celiacs know that when I called, I was told there is no separate space and everything is pretty cross contaminated. Highly unfortunate, but I spoke with the head chef and appreciated her honesty!

Safety


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

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Absolutely amazing gluten free Detroit style pizza. They can make almost any pizza with their gluten free crust. The menu was not marked to indicate which toppings were gluten free, but the waitress was knowledgeable and double checked with the kitchen when I asked. I was told that they have a separate space in the kitchen and separate utensils and pans for making the gluten free pizzas. They are cooked in the same oven as the other pizzas, but the nature of Detroit style pizza pans make them still very separated. I had no gluten issues after eating there. Hands down the best gluten free Detroit style pizza I have ever eaten (and I've eaten them in Detroit many times). The gluten-eaters in my party also raved about the 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
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious, but too good to be true. Had a near immediate reaction. Not safe for celiacs.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended

Overall Rating

Review


I got very sick here. It was marked gluten free on the delivery box, but it made me very sick. Not celiac safe.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I was the first customer in the place on a Wednesday for lunch. I wanted a burger and fries, but the fries are made in a shared fryer, so I went with the pizza. Note that I’m not a huge fan of pizza, I think because pre-diagnosis I knew intuitively that it wasn’t good for me. But the server seemed to have the most confidence in the pizza for gluten free, so I got a sausage pizza (a make your own pizza).

It was delicious! I would totally go back! It was rectangular and had six pieces. The crust was somehow both soft and crispy on the edges. I could tell it was GF, but in a good way?

No reaction but maybe I got lucky being the first customer of the day. I also had a Mexican Coke (made with sugar, not corn syrup).

All in all it was a great experience.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers online ordering
Celiac

Overall Rating

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?

— Good

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