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Not Your Average Joe's

27 ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
10 ratings

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90 Pleasant Valley St
Methuen, MA 01844

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Every time I go here it’s a disappointment. The bread is usually stale and the service is poor. The food is just meh.

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Below Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Been there 3x, got sick all 3x at this location. Not worth the risk.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Loved the knowledgeable staff and large gluten free selection. They even give you a gluten free bread roll so you’re not left out when everyone else is enjoying the bread and butter.

Updated 6 years 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

  • Allergen List
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Every time we eat here they manage to screw up our order. I know it's hard to be picky but if you're going to bother with it, at least eat there rather than get takeout; you may end up waiting a half an hour but at least they can fix their mistake if they make one (they will). Whether or not the new dish is any good is a crap shoot.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I love going here! I was so happy to find a place with several g.f. meals to choose from and the staff is very good

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Being new to the Gluten free world, I've been afraid to go out to eat. I came here and instantly felt at ease with the knowledgeable and caring staff. They brought out gluten free bread and dipping oil for me, I was thrilled. I highly recommend Not your average Joe's.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I was here in October 2015 for an exchange and they have a GF menu and they know a lot about celiac disease. Staff was very kind.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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It's a burger joint. 3 of us ate there only one of us is celiac. I was offered gf bread and seperate dipping. Very good. But we all ordered our burgers med and came back burnt n greasy yet still pink inside. I will not return. To high priced for quality of food.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We ate here last night and the food and service were terrific. They have a huge and very impressive GF menu. Our server noticed immediately that I was looking at the GF menu and asked me if I wanted a GF roll. She brought out a delicious and very soft onion roll. I would definitely go back and recommend this place.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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8/9/15 they have added GF Mac and cheese to kids menu and GF carrot cake to dessert options.

9/21/13 We've had takeout and ate at the restaurant at least a dozen times over the past year and we've had mixed experiences (missing items from takeout) but I'll bump up my rating because they appear to be improving.

10/25/12 GF rolls, separate GF menu. Not much for GF dessert except sorbet. Not much for my daughter except a burger (on GF bun). Waitress wouldn't bring out Hoodsie for her because she thought it was not GF (but it is according to Hood). 3 stars for a family 4 if you go w/o kids.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Outstanding. Probably the best GF restaurant in the Merrimack Valley.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Excellent gf options! Fantastic, knowledgable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Although Joe's offers a nice GF menu, I was not a fan of their caramelized onion rolls which is their bread alternative. My server was not very knowledgable with the gluten free options or which items of these were dairy free. Hopefully their staff will become more knowledgable and they will have other bread options soon!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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I fell in love with this place instantly. I am a very sensitive celiac and was good to go here. For the first time in about 2 years I had bread and dipping oil. It was unbelievably good. They make all their own gfree bread. I had the burger with a gfree bun. Their bread and buns are some of the best gfree breads I've ever had. Burger was excellent. They had heir own gluten free menu. Just love this place!!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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So careful not to cross contaminate!! Give you a gf onion roll and seperate dipping oil. Food is brought over by the manager also. I had the chicken piccata with gf pasta and it was so good my mom was questioning if it was gf or not until she could taste the difference! There is gluten free done good and gluten free done right. Usually gluten free done right isn't good and gluten free done good isn't done right, somehow they managed to make it good and right! Really is not the average gluten free menu like it says!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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They were great! So careful to not cross contaminate and even have GF rolls. Different shaped plates to separate too!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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I was given exceptional service! My waitress was so kind, and my food was brought over by the manager. I ordered a Waldorf salad with low-cal Zinfandel dressing on the side. I didn't have the dressing, but the salad was wonderful! I was also given a a gfree onion roll (they are Gillian's brand). It was obviously microwaved, but it was still good. I was also given my own dipping oil. I didn't try it, so I don't know if it is any different from their regular dipping oil. Overall, pretty good place to eat out. Lots of options on the menu.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Love the chicken piccata with gluten free pasta. Great drinks

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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I love them, they are great about the gluten allergy and they use gillians rolls.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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could use more gf dessert options.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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One of the few places that have gluten free rolls for their burgers. Excellent staff and I will come yet again.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Excellent GF menu, and strict GF policy. The manager carried all of my dishes over while the server carried everything else, which guaranteed no cross-contamination. As soon as I ordered an entree off the GF menu, the manager came over and I asked if I wanted the GF bread & oil before my meal. Felt safe eating here, and got a great meal!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Dedicated GF menu, educated staff, GF rolls, excellent cocktails, good vibe.

Updated 12 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great experience here. Staff was super knowledgeable and asked about allergies right after seating us. Waitress got me a gluten free menu after I told them about being Celiac. Waitress also knew I couldn't have fries because of cross contamination. I got the mustard crusted BLT. It was definitely safe and gluten free. Tasted fine, not amazing. Green beans as a side were so good though. The menu had a ton of other options. Everything is pretty pricey, but it was nice to know I could eat my meal safely! Would definitely go back and try something else.

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

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

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Awful gf burger, limited gf sides. Felt like I ate gluten afterwards. Will never eat there again!

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Server was careful about gf. Mustard crusted chicken sandwich was okay, but the gluten free rolls for appetizer and with the sandwich were the best I’ve ever had!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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I always have a great experience here they are always on top of it with allergies asking upon everyone ordering. As soon as I made them aware of my allergy they brought AMAZING GF bread rolls with separate dipping oil and a gluten free menu. The GF menu has lots of options. Personally I get the kids GF Mac and cheese and it comes in an adult portion absolutely perfect !

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Overall Rating

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I ordered gluten free pasta and was given the regular gluten pasta. They told me about their error after I ate my meal.

And of course now I am horribly sick. Please do not go here - you can’t trust them.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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