Luke's Lobster

This place is literally what I look forward to every time I’m visiting downtown Philly. First off they have made it very clear to me that there is always potential for cross contamination so those of you who are super sensitive, you may wish to avoid this place. I personally haven’t had any issues in the dozen or so times I’ve been here. If you’re looking for a gluten free lobster roll, crab roll or shrimp roll this is your place. It’s not evident on the menu in the shop but if you ask, they have gluten free rolls. Today I learned something new. Their soups are also gluten free. They use a potato starch and not flour. So I had me a crab roll and large clam chowder. Don’t remember the last time I’ve had clam chowder. It really hit the spot. This is a hole in the wall restaurant that can easily be missed but so worth the go if you’re looking for something gluten free.

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

— Somewhat

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

Was so nice to be able to have a lobster roll Gluten free bun was grilled and buttery. Yum!

Mouthwatering delicious!! You have to try this place out. And they are extremely knowledgeable about gluten and cross contamination. If they are not sure they bring you the list.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent lobster roll. Staff very conscientious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Found this place through the FMGF app and was very please. It looks kind of sketch from the outside, but once you walk down the step into this converted basement, you will find excellent lobster rolls. This version of the lobster roll come with liquid butter painted on the outside of the roll with a small amount of mayonnaise underneath of good portion of lobster. They have gluten free buns and they clam chowder and lobster corn soup are also gluten free. They are very upfront and accommodating for all allergies and it was a pleasure returning for another lobster roll and lobster soup. Excellent. The prices are a little high for lunch $26 for the lobster combo, but worth it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff took extra steps to reduce the risk of cross contamination and the food is excellent with lots of gf options! You can’t ask for more than that.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I wasn't able to eat there because I'm allergic to Soy. But I have to give them high marks because they took the time to read off all the ingredients for me, and were willing to toast something I brought in.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free rolls for lobster rolls and gluten free lobster bisque and clam chowder

Gluten free rolls available to go with the lobster. The employee asked if we were allergic, and said that if we were allergic she would follow certain procedures to prevent cross-contact. The rolls themselves were really good, almost mochi like.

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

— Very

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 took the gf trio and it was really good. Clam chowder and fries are gf too. Too bad this place closes at 7pm

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

This place is incredible!! Everyone is knowledgeable and very friendly/helpful! The calamari was so good. Got three different kind of lobster rolls on locally sourced gf bun that is surprisingly cohesive.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

They had gluten-free buns. I got the shrimp roll, and it was freaking delicious. They did share the same grill/toaster as the regular buns, though they wiped it off before toasting the bun. If you are super sensitive, probably would not recommend. I did not have any issues though.

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

We visited the area for 5 days and of all of the food we ate, The lobster roll and chowder was the absolute best! The meal was pricy but so worth the splurge!

I am celiac and I did not have a reaction

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

— Very

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