Francesca's On Pawtucket

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$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, French Toast, Pancakes
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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526 Pawtucket Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

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I don’t want this place to get too busy, but I feel like I owe them a great review. The food is always phenomenal, and they are super attentive/dedicated to gluten “allergy” concerns. This is the perfect combo of American Diner meets simple Mexican restaurant. They have great options for both, and I’m usually torn between options. I feel like they could maybe be adventurous with the Mexican offerings (if I had to be picky) but maybe it’s a good thing that I done have more options to struggle choosing.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Wonderful gluten-free food. I have never gotten sick here and the staff is amazing. I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant; they have two locations and both of them were fantastic. I always get their gluten-free pancakes and they’re so good! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is tiny but delicious. They have a good selection of GF options, and their fryer is dedicated GF too! So don't skip out on the fried plantains! One of my favorite brunch spots! I've never gotten sick and have been here many times.

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

Updated 8 months 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • French Toast
  • Pancakes

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Gluten Intolerant

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Went there because of the great reviews about the GF pancakes. They WERE good, and the staff was knowledgeable and attentive. They said that they can make almost everything on the menu GF. My omnivore friends were also very happy with their sandwich plates. I can’t comment on safety since I am intolerant, not celiac.

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Ordered gf pancakes. Great service! Good portion size. Eggs, home fries, bacon all delicious

Would highly recommend this restaurant!

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I have eaten here a few times and have had a great experience each time! The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. Our waitress apologized for a little bit of a longer wait due to the kitchen staff cleaning the surfaces before cooking my order. Delicious food, highly recommend!

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Love it here! My mom and I go a lot and it’s always amazing, and they are great with allergies. Also have great GF bread. Always a delicious meal!

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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?

— 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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Went for breakfast yesterday and it was excellent. GF toast, home fries were all good. My friend said her omelette special was delicious. Will try the pancakes next time I’m there. Felt fine after - definitely recommend

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Overall Rating

Review


The Gluten free pancakes were great! And the service was fantastic.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing the waitress knew exactly what I could and couldn’t have on the menu . Was very aware of cross contamination. The pancakes were amazing !!!! I highly recommend this place as a celiac !!

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


They understood cross contamination. I didn’t get sick. The coffee milk was incredible.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The gluten-free pancakes were a huge disappointment after having read all the great reviews here. They tasted like plain rice and had absolutely no flavor. Plus, the texture was mushy. That said, my husband enjoyed his meal, and the service was great, so I gave it three stars.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The food was hot and delicious! The wait staff was very knowledgeable, quick and friendly. So many yummy looking options to choose from I’m definitely heading back to try more dishes.

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?

— 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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Cute little place, small inside! The waitresses are very nice and work together well. Very knowledgeable of gluten free and made my meal perfect! Would definitely come again.

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 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Absolutely hands down DELICIOUS. I’m still thinking about my breakfast weeks later. It was safe, filling, and just downright great.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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


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 lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


First time here and food was delicious! Waitress specifically asked if I had an allergy, which is always appreciated.

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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great gluten free French toast! Knowledgeable staff

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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LOVE this place! There are gluten-free versions of any pancake special. Super accommodating. The prices are good. Go!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is wonderful! We had a great breakfast!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The food here was yummy and the waitress said she could make almost everything on the menu gluten free. I felt safe eating here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The good and staff were amazing! They were so accommodating for gluten allergies. They have gluten free pancakes, toast, French Toast and lots of proteins to choose from. What a great find for American and Latin American food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Alright food but my wife didn’t get sick and she has the curse of Celiac and dairy allergies, so that’s cool.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Food was mediocre, but I’m giving it four stars because I didn’t get sick and they accommodated me with my celiac and dairy allergy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Lots of gluten free options and knowledgeable staff! Very friendly place and reasonable prices.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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This is my new favorite restaurant! I have had both breakfast and lunch options without a reaction. The menu isn’t marked, but the staff is friendly and willing to ask the kitchen.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place is excellent! They have many options for breakfast and Mexican food. They are super nice. We have never had any cross contamination issues here at all, and are impressed with all the extra precautions they take.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Amazing breakfast! Staff very knowledgeable! Pancakes, French toast and breakfast sandwiches are all available. They said if you want gluten free muffins to call ahead and they will accommodate! Highly recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious American and Mexican breakfast and lunch. Chef Edgar takes great care when notified of food allergies. Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options are plentiful! They often have dairy free "cheese", which is a real bonus. I feel safe eating here!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Kind staff, asked about allergies. GF pancakes were wonderful! Will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Hole in the wall breakfast place we found on a weekend away. They have a good gluten free menu. GF Pancakes and French Toast available. Very good! Waitress asked about allergy which means they’re aware of cross contamination. Give it a try!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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There were GF pancakes and toast.the pancakes my dad said were better than the regular ones that my sister got. They were so good that I ate all of the food and saved a little for my dad and mom.I would definitely eat there again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic GF pancakes and they even asked if I had a gluten allergy. My hubby’s omelette was great as well. Lots of fresh ingredients. Will be going back for sure. Nice people who own it too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GF pancakes were good but the waitress we had seemed unknowledgeable about the rest of the menu and what else was gf. Small reaction as well.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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awesome little place. lots of GF options. best GF pancakes I've had yet, homemade! great prices and super friendly staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Some of the best GF pancakes I've ever had, they were so fluffy!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Found this spot this week. Had the nachos which were good. They took care and washed utensils before cooking my food. Nachos we're good I did not get gluten. Will go back

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I'm from Philly in town for weekend. I have Celiac. Very nice, clean, friendly, gluten conscientious place. I had gf pancakes and ham, simply excellent. I'll be back tomorrow for gf eggs Bennie!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Many gluten free options. Good food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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they have gf options

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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