Pig 'N Pancake

The very knowledgeable staff made sure I understood that everything is cross contaminated. Grateful she was upfront so I didn't eat there. The food could have been delicious, I just didn't risk it.

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Average

I called to ask if they could wipe down the grill for someone with celiac disease. Put me on hold to speak with them manager, then informed me they could not do that due to “cross contamination.” I said that’s why you clean the grill, and they said they don’t do that. If they can’t take the thirty seconds to wipe the grill, they’re not getting my business.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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

Waitress reassured me that griddle and cooking utensils would be wiped down. Pancakes, syrup, eggs, & bacon gluten free.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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

Gluten free pancakes, toast, and bread. A good breakfast option if you're gluten free.

Knowledgeable about gf. Nothing from the griddle is safe due to cross contamination. My gf son ordered a sandwich. While the bread is small, it tasted good. Only 3 stars because they don't have a large gf selection. However, this place was a good stop considering the better reviewed gf places were closed (Wednesday).

I agree the gluten free pancakes are good but after ordering them the server informed my the maple syrup is not gluten free. They apparently 'make it in the back'!!! With what???

To the servers credit he did not charge me for the pancakes when I didn't eat them.

There is kitchen cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

11/5/2017 Update: I have gotten sick after eating here despite being clear about my needs. Today I went again and when I told the server I needed gluten free and requested the grill be cleaned she could make no promises and said even if they cleaned the grill, they won't use separate utensils to make pancakes. She did not recommend I eat any cooked food but offered a fruit plate. It is very disappointing and not sure what the point is to offer gluten free when the prep and cooking isn't safe.

My husband and I ate here when another restaurant was closed. They make no promises about being completely gluten free since they are a pancake restaurant. They will supply an ingredient list for their gluten free pancake batter and I decided to take a chance. I always, very politely, ask the waitress to request that the grill be cleaned before they cook my food. They were very accommodating and since it was evening and not busy I figured it was probably safe. The pancakes were delicious, looked like regular pancakes and I almost didn't believe they were gluten free. The portions are generous and my husband ate gluten free with me and said he liked them. I did not get sick or have a reaction. I probably wouldn't eat here on a busy weekend morning, just too much of a risk.

Celiac friendly?

No

So happy so see that they have gluten free bread and pancakes. Of course not a dedicated gf area. I have had a cross contamination once out of ten times. I tell them ahead of time I need to be gf. Nothing is guaranteed and My son and are are not celiac.

Honestly expected a lot more from this place after all the good reviews. I had a dungeons crab omelet and there was still tendons in almost every bite of my omelet. Had the gluten free toast and the hash browns as well, definitely felt gluten affects after this meal. Won't eat here every again.

Celiac friendly?

No

At breakfast here two mornings in a row. A busy Saturday morning, and an even busier Sunday morning. Ordered the gluten free pancakes as a substitution for the toast with my bacon and eggs one morning, and sausage and eggs the other. The pancakes are fantastic, couldn't believe they were gluten free. I get "glutened" often and easily when eating out, but not here. I was perfectly fine both days, in spite of the busy kitchen that many have expressed a fear of. And as I side note: the bacon is some of the best quality I have ever had in a restaurant. I was yummy too.

The service was excellent. The pancakes and toast are cooked on shares surfaces. I opted out and had an omelet with hashbrowns and felt fine. 3/5 for options. 5/5 for service.

I'm not highly sensitive so I can't speak to cross contamination, but these were by far the best GF pancakes I've had! My husband could tell the difference in taste between his and mine (mine looked exactly the same as the regular), but after 4 years of being GF they tasted "regular" to me! The blueberry with compote was fantastic!!

Wife and I both had GF pancakes with eggs combo. GF only $1 extra. Excellent taste. Add butter and syrup and you'd think it was the real deal!

delicious Gluten free blueberry pancakes! Homemade and amazingly scrumptious. Don't listen to the other negative Nancys.

Beware of cross-contamination issues here. Gluten free waffles and pancakes are cooked on same grill as regular ones. Scrambled eggs are cooked on the pancake grill.

Celiac friendly?

No

Seaside not gluten friendly very limited and not nice about it

Not a gluten free place

Celiac friendly?

No

I really liked this place. We had GF blueberry pancakes and they were delicious! Our waiter was very nice and friendly. We will be back!

Please note the GF pancakes and waffles contain dairy. You can order an omelet, but they have to special make it so it doesn't contain milk. Also, we found there GF toast to be greasy and not-so-great. Still a good breakfast, just hard to order if you are gluten and dairy free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very good. Tried the pecan pancakes one day and the blueberry waffle another. Both are wonderful. Very nice treat. Highly recomend.

Fantastic and delicious GF waffles and pancakes! GF toast also available

GF options, however cross-contamination is very very likely.

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

I was pleasantly surprised with how tasted the GF-friendly pancakes were. It’s basically the only thing on the menu that’s marked. Staff was knowledgeable and patient.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I eat here quite often when we’re at the Coast and have not had any cross contamination issues. They are very clear on their menu that they are gluten, friendly, but not gluten-free. I always tell them I have to be gluten-free and they market on the order as it goes into the kitchen. They’re gluten-free pancakes are amazing.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options

Pig n pancake makes it very clear on their menu that they are not a gluten free restaurant and that cross contamination is a possibility so anyone complaining about safety and them not accommodating their safety needs really needs to check their entitlement...

Unless a restaurant advertise as totally gluten free anyone with a gluten intolerance or celiac should know you are putting your health at risk anytime you go into a restuarant that claims "gluten friendly" and not "gluten free." Just saying...

That being said, pig n pancake offers very few gluten free options, pancakes and bread is pretty much all you're gonna get... You can substitute bread in different meals for gluten free but as anyone who eats gluten free bread knows our bread is not very exciting... my usual order is eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce and toast on the side...

If you are worried about cross contamination dont eat here you are more at risk of getting sick then of not, we get to the restuarant when its first opens so there is less chance of cross contamination...

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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?

— Good

They have delicious gf pancakes but high risk of cross contamination as they don’t have separate toaster or griddle for gf food.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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