Hope & Olive

Love Hope & Olive! Have visited many times and never had an issue. For kids: My kids (celiac) always get a cheeseburger and I bring a gluten-free bun for them. The fried chicken thighs are incredible too!

Manager is knowledgeable, everything they fry just happens to be gluten-free so the fryer is safe! He even told me how many ppm the malt powder was and suggested we leave it off the cod fritters. They're speaking my language! :)

The restaurant is kind of on the classier side, we bring our two small kids, and we have always felt welcome!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Reservations recommended

I got the Pasta Fasulo and the broth/butter sauce was to die for! Their lunch menu doesn’t have as many gf options as their dinner menu but they do have gf pasta and they have a dedicated gf fryer. The interior was charming and the staff were nice.

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

— Very

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

I drive 45 minutes here at least once a month. It’s one of my favorite restaurants and I feel incredibly safe. Their gluten free caribbean fried chicken is my favorite.

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

— Somewhat

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

I’ve eaten here a few times. Imho it’s not worth the price. I made the mistake of ordering tofu. There’s no mention that their tofu is deep fried. I cannot eat anything deep fried due to health issues. When they brought it out and I said I couldn’t eat it, they made a big deal about it and made me feel bad. Three different people talked to me. I felt like a little kid who had done something wrong. They should have put it on their menu that it’s all deep fried! I used to think Hope and Olive was alright, and now I hate them and I don’t think I will be back. They have a provincial chef who doesn’t know how to cook. If you want upscale delicious food go to Osteria Vespa in Amherst.

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

— Not very

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?

— Poor

Lots of GF options, dedicated fryer, friendly service fresh food. Great stop!

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

— Very

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

So many gluten free options! I had the salmon cakes with fried pickles and french fries. It was delicious! They have a separate gluten free fryer and our server was very knowledgeable and helpful. Will definitely go back when traveling nearby again.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

This place is a gem. Many options for Celiacs and very knowledgeable about cross contamination. Most importantly their food is amazing and one of the best places in the region.

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
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

I have been going here for years and love it, but something is getting lost in translation when it comes to accommodating celiac. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and made sure to mention the “gluten allergy” and ask about the fryer. When the sprouts arrived, we double checked that they had come from the gf fryer and they had in fact not. The staff were very apologetic and remade the order in the gf fryer, but I came away feeling like I need to be vigilant at H&O if I want to avoid unsafe food.

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

— Not very

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

The owner told me they have a GF dedicated fryer!!! Oh happy day!

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Average

Editing to say: gluten is now marked on the menu and they are consistent and careful! Yay!

We loved this restaurant before our daughter's celiac diagnosis (the food and drinks are wonderful) and now have slightly mixed feelings. Our waitress did not know a lot about gluten ingredients but, to her credit, did ask the kitchen staff a lot of questions, which we really appreciated. Our daughter ordered something that turned out not to be gluten-free after all, and they let us know. But I wish the restaurant would identify GF dishes and possibility right on the menu. To be clear, she did not get sick, but we weren't left feeling super confident.

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

— Very

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

Incredible creative delicious GF food. Most of menu can be made GF. They had multiple GF desserts. Great service. Cute place. I wish I lived closer!!!

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
• 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

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

this place was FANTASTIC!! i was a little nervous with songs of the reviews but we took a chance. their entire menu is GF/DF friendly and their staff is super knowledgeable and accommodating. They have dedicated fryers and were not just nice about the food allergies but downright in solidarity. and the food was good quality, a lot of it local. i LOVE this place!! plus omg their super original and delicious cocktail menu omg!!

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

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

I’ve been here three times now and every time the staff have taken my celiac diagnosis really seriously. All of their items are labeled now to indicate whether they are gluten free. On top of that, they notify kitchen staff for me that I am celiac! They mentioned they get a lot of celiac clients so it seems this is something they have experience with.

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

— Very

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

Love this place. A few dishes are GF or allergy friendly but they seem willing to accommodate. Also lots of appetizers that are GF

The food here is always amazing! Owned by the same people as Magpie, and they use lots of fresh, local ingredients. They are very knowledgable about allergies and the ingredients in each dish. They have personally walked me through my options many times (menu items are often seasonal). Service is always great, and ambience is lovely and vibrant. Call ahead to get on the list if you are going out on a weekend!

Every time I've eaten here I've been sick after. I haven't had waitstaff who knew what was gluten-free (or, sometimes, even what gluten is...).

Although they don't have a GF menu, the staff and kitchen are very knowledgable and use gf ingredients such as wheat free tamari instead of soy sauce whenever possible. Always local and fresh ingredients !

Celiac friendly?

Yes