Maggie McFly's

Large menu with many GF options. I tried the GF penne in the gourmet mac & cheese. At first the kitchen made a mistake and put regular bread crumbs on top but they quickly remade it for me without bread crumbs and it was tasty. Menu says they have a dedicated GF fryer and cauliflower pizza crust

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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

Fantastic GF restaurant. Dedicated gf in kitchen. Lots of choices. I’ve eaten here several times.

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

Love Maggie McFly’s. My daughters go to is a bacon cheeseburger (GF Mama Cheese Bread Roll) and French fries- dedicated fryer. Lots of different options. Another fave here is GF fish and chips!

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

I visit from out of state multiple times a year, and eat here multiple times per visit, and have never had a bad experience. They have dedicated fryers, are always knowledgeable and accommodating and mention what substitutions I can have. I'm shocked at the poor reviews, as I find this to be one of the only safe places in the area, and I'm a very sensitive celiac who has never gotten sick from a visit here. I also want to point out that those claiming results from Nima sensors should be taken with a grain of salt. Those things are notorious for being wrong, hence why they're not FDA approved, or covered by medical insurance.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

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

After having many, many wonderful GF experience, my visit in July 2022 was not good. Ordered GF chicken strips like I always do. First, it was over an hour wait because “the kitchen made non GF ones first”, then when brought out, gave me the child size portion (for the $20 entree). Then agreed to bring more and they looked VERY different. Clearly a different batter & not appetizing and who knows if GF, I was not going to try them. I know everyone gives the excuse of short staffed….but really disappointed. Given all the great meals I have had there, I will give it another try.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

We went to Maggie McFly's in Brookfield on June 16th 2022 because after much research, it seemed safe and they had many GF options. It was our first restaurant since my 9 year old daughter was diagnosed 8 months ago. I informed our waiter that my daughter has celiac disease. They told me they have many gluten-free options for her, so we were very excited to try. Upon ordering her gluten-free chicken tenders and Fries I verified that it was made in a separate area and was cooked in a separate fryer. I also handed them our equal eats celiac disease sticky note to remind them to change their gloves and be extra careful. Unfortunately when her food arrived the chicken tenders tested positive for gluten with our Nima partners sensor. The fries tested safe, and they were both fried in the same fryer...so it had to be a cross contamination.

The waiter and manager were very friendly and apologetic. They offered to make her a hamburger in a seperate pan. Unfortunately that tested positive for gluten too! The manager was stunned and said it must be cross contamination in the plate area since the fries were served in a cup not a plate. He had no idea that flour can remain airborne for quite a while and he did say they use wheat flour in the kitchen.

Anyway, we went home with a very hungry 9 year old and a realization that we ell only eat out at dedicated gluten free restaurants.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Some

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

— Poor

Many items on the menu can be made gluten free and are indicated as such on the menu. Their gluten free chicken tenders are very good and crispy. My gluten-eating child happily splits an order of them with her celiac brother!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff were so knowledgeable about gf. Almost everything can be made gf and is celiac friendly! Even a dedicated fryer! I had a burger and fries and they were delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to those with celiac and also those without it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Burger was fantastic and their gluten free bread comes from The Cheese Bread Factory so it is also delicious. Service was a bit odd but it was ‘off’ normal lunch hours. Large, comfy booths for big groups!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Came in to order food to go and ordered the chili with a side of fries. Didn’t realize that I never got the fries till I got home. There weren’t many gf options on the menu like I thought there would be maybe cause I wAs in a rush. I did get the gf chocolate cake and that was awesome!

A great place for GF dining!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My go-to place. Knowledgeable and never get sick. I feel safest eating here.

I will give them some credit (two stars) that they do have a lot of GF options, my only complaint is the pizza... my son ordered a gluten free pizza which was so paper thin it couldn't hold the toppings, every time he would pick up a piece the toppings would fall off, completely inedible. The server asked if everything was ok (pizza was uneaten/fallen apart) when I explained he couldn't eat it, he acted as if that was how GF pizza just was and would we like a box? When I declined the to go box he put the check on the table and left, no apologies - just like tough luck, this is your crappy GF pizza. And we've had LOTS of decent GF pizza, yes, the crusts are thin, but, they are at least edible!!!

We've been here multiple times. Diverse menu with a lot of options. Nice kids menu. Knowledgeable staff about GF and cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food here is so good! They have a lot of options for gf/celiac. The waitstaff seems pretty knowledgeable, and the menu even specifies that there is a separate gf fryer for fries and chips and even gf chicken tenders! I love the burgers (bread is cheese bread from the local Gluten Free Oasis and it's awesome) and pasta.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The menu is well marked with the GF symbol, they will substitute pasta for gf pasta, fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer, and you can get a burger on a locally-made Brazilian Cheese Bread bun. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent choices and a great meal. Staff is very knowledgable. I will stop in again!

Awesome place.....SO MANY gluten free options. The wait staff was aware of gluten free and my son loved it. No problems after! We'll definitely be back!

A lot of GF choices. Had a burger and the GF bun was awesome. Will be going back for sure.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

WOW... What a great place for Celiac (and non celiac). My son could not have been happier with all the choices, not to mention the dessert. Waiter was great, wrote down "celiac" on his food order sheet so the kitchen would know. Will be back here for sure!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lots of GF options so we always order too much food! :) Some servers are more knowledgeable than others but even the ones who aren't up on GF are good about asking and getting back to us.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Always very friendly and helpful when I have gone. Never been sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ordered gluten free French onion soup. Took a spoonful and got a lump of bread. The manager apologized and said the check ( for the food I couldn't eat) was on her.... Nothing more. Left hungry and am waiting for the pain to start.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was great! So many gluten free choices very clearly marked! Dedicated fryer for fries, chips, potato skins, etc! Waitress easily understood what Celiac Disease meant. I want to go back tomorrow!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

this place has a VAST selection of gf goodies best place so far

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I would love to give this restaurant more stars because they have a good selection of gluten free menu items and they have a dedicated gluten free area where the food is prepared. But I can't because the Maggie McFly's in Brookfield needs to train their waitstaff about gluten cross-contamination and how to ensure that the cooks who get your order are notified that it needs to be gluten-free. Last time I was there, the waitress failed to notify the cooks, and did not check the order before delivering it to me. I was given a regular meal, not gluten-free as I'd asked, and sent it back. I no longer trusted them and so I left.

I maight add that the Maggies in Southbury is wonderful and very careful about the food they serve to their gluten intolerant patrons, so from now on I will go there instead.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I'm so happy they now have dedicated GF fryer so you can enjoy French Fries and chips!

The bang bang shrimp and chix is delicious!!

Gluten Free menu items and substitution options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went here for dinner before a movie. 15 minutes after I was told there was a GF fryer, the waitress came and said there was no dedicated GF fryer anymore.

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

Has dedicated gluten free fryer which was confirmed with waitstaff. Food came out with allergy notation. Tasty and picky toddler approved.

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?

— 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

Huge menu..tons of gf options. New England clam chowder was excellent. Fish n chips done in rice flour..so yummy!!

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 OPTIONS! The boneless buffalo chicken bites were excellent. Dedicated gluten free fryer and nothing fried was too greasy. All their sauces are made in house and majority are gluten free. The Corned Beef Reuban was delicious and came with amazing French fries! Can’t wait to try many more menu items.

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

Pleasantly surprised at how many options were available, and the food was good!

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

— Very

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