Grilled Cheese Mania

20 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Grilled Cheese, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
18 ratings

As rated by the community

1476 S Main St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
From the owner

On safety—When a customer orders gluten free we make their grilled cheese on gluten free bread. When a customer is celiac we take extra precautions to protect them. We change gloves, lay out a piece of foil, prepare thee sandwich on the foil, and then put it into our panini press to grill. We do not open the foil to cut or serve the grilled cheese to be sure no bread crumbs contaminate the grilled cheese. We can not guarantee no cross contamination, however, we take this allergy very seriously and do our best.

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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


My daughter and son: “Best grilled cheese we’ve ever had.”

Me: Love the food and the vibe. We go out of our way to eat here. I’m able to get a gluten free vegan grilled cheese that’s delicious. A rare treat for someone with a very unruly, mean and uncooperative stomach.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 week ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

Overall Rating

Review


GCM is amazing! The gf bread is tasty and has a good texture. Staff is very knowledgeable and serious about cross contamination. I don’t have celiac but my close friend does and has been fine eating here. Sandwiches are marked gf and can be marked celiac. There’s a separate preparation area for gf orders! They offer vegan cheese for those with dairy issues or a vegan diet. Outside seating for dogs and they have milk bones right inside the door for pups:)

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
  • 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?

— 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
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 3 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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This was an excellent restaurant for our kids that have Celiac’s. The staff was so kind, helpful, and we had excellent service!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Grilled Cheese
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dog Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

From the owner


Please let us know if you are Celiac. If you are these are the steps we take:

We put on clean gloves

We take a a piece of foil and spray it with oil

We then prep your sandwich on the foil and put it in our panini to cook

We take it out of the panini and DO NOT open the foil.

We do not cut the grilled cheese so nothing touches it.

We serve it in the foil

WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE NO CROSS CONTAMINATION, HOWEVER WE DO OUR VERY BEST AND TAKE ALLERGIES VERY SERIOUSLY AT GRILLED CHEESE MANIA

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Gluten-Free at Grilled Cheese Mania
Low Carb Gluten Free Platters
Grilled Cheese Mania gluten-free menu
Gluten-Free at Grilled Cheese Mania
Grilled ham & cheese on canyon bakehouse bread
Very good and celiac friendly
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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Absolutely safe to eat here with Celiac Disease. Soooooooo good!

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 5 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The owner is a sweetheart who was nice to our kids. They knew exactly what was gluten free and had a gf menu. They were 100% prepared to give us great service and a great experience. My wife did not get sick and she has Celiac's disease.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Had a delicious, gluten free grilled cheese with tomato soup, and they were very knowledgeable about celiac and followed, safe procedures, and no cross contamination!! The owner was lovely and the entire house/restaurant is adorable.

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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great experience. They have a separate grill for Celiacs. Delicious grilled cheese and tomato soup.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


My daughter is celiac and extremely sensitive. They take appropriate precautions and my daughter had no problems. Thank you to the management for keeping people like my daughter safe.

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?

— 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 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Went twice in the span of a few weeks while driving through Virginia. Very easy and quick to access off the interstate. The food is delicious. There is signage for celiac disease and when we ordered gluten free they asked whether it was celiac disease so that they could take extra precautions. Terrific place all around.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing gluten free grilled cheese. They have a separate menu, and they even have a little sign that says let us know if you have celiac. I felt very safe eating here. They wrap the grilled cheese in foil and cook on a press. I have the mama mania gluten free and loved it.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


So awesome to experience a restaurant has signage about celiac!

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Fantastic little restaurant. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! They take celiac very seriously!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Overall Rating

Review


They use canyon bake house gf bread. If you specify celiac they wrap your sandwich in foil before putting it on the grill press to eliminate cross contamination. Great food!!! Love the soup too!

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
  • 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?

— 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 vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place is an awesome find! Had the Jersey Boy grilled cheese which had ham, pork, fried egg, and cheese and a side of tomato soup. All delicious and sandwich came out marked “GF - celiac”. It was toasted and made in a separate area of the kitchen. Great safety protocols and did not get sick!

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
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Overall Rating

Review


The gluten free grilled cheese is great, esp. with their tomato soup. Indoor and outdoor seating.

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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great experience. I went with my family and when they brought the food out they said they were remaking mine because it came into contact with regular bread. I was so thankful they followed the correct protocols and my sandwich was great.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


very good gf grilled cheese, also very cute sitting area

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Overall Rating

Review


Wonderful owner! Celiac safe precautions! My kids loved it so much!!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Overall Rating

Review


The staff was knowledgeable about celiac and took precautions to make sure my meal was safe. I had the classic Johnny with ham added, it was delicious! They grilled my sandwich on a piece of aluminum foil and wrapped it in the same foil to reduce chance of cross contamination.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious food and VERY conscientious staff!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I appreciate any place that offers GF options and can safely prepare me a meal, which aptly describes this place. That said, I just did not like my sandwich (GF tuna melt), nor did my gluten-eating friend like theirs (I forget what he ordered). It was A LOT of bread, and not much flavor, and my tuna fish was very soupy, which made eating it as a sandwich impossible. I did not get sick and believe they are very careful.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Other


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

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The owner came out and spoke to us. Her daughter is celiac and she assured us that she takes appropriate precautions with prepping if we share the need. There are several more options for gluten free options now. Pb&j, tuna melt, Han & cheese, and several others. They are updating their menu. She was not aware that paper straws contain wheat binder but I shared that with her.

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
  • 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


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Only two of the grilled cheese options can be made gluten free (not sure why, it seems like most of the other ingredients should be fine), but the mama’s was REALLY good

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Would not know it was gluten free!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Super friendly staff that was on my GF needs immediately. Delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I've eaten here at least twenty times in the past two years. I always get the Mama Mania, and they're very good about asking if I need it prepared for Celiac just in case I forget. I am extremely thankful for them.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Kathleen (the manager) is awesome! Tell them you have celiac and it's no problem! One of my favorite places in town.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Sandwiches were absolutely delicious! They asked if I needed grill cleaned before preparing my GF sandwich which was great! Be aware only certain sandwiches can be GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I was asked if I was a Celiac when I asked for gluten free and was told they could make my sandwich in foil and in a press so it would never touch the grill. Food was really delicious. The tomato soup was fabulous. The rest of my family ate the Thursday special and loved the flavors. It was worth the few minutes drive off Route 81 for some comfort food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They specifically asked if I was celiac and cleaned the grill for me. They served mine on Udis GF bread. The tomato soup is GF as well, very good, homemade and not at all like Campbell's. Please note that this is a food truck.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


asked if I was celiac or gluten intolerant and then cleaned the grill for me. Did not have a celiac reaction after eating here!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I was pleasantly surprised that they had gluten free bread for sandwiches: my sandwich was great!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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