The Puritan Backroom

3+ stars because we were fortunate to have a knowledgeable waitress. Menu does mark GF items but is outdated. Ordered a salad and was corrected salad dressing is not GF except balsamic or vinegar and olive oil. She helped me find options my son could eat. Neither of us got sick but I can’t say I’m excited to go back.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

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

— Somewhat

If you have celiac, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. Staff is not knowledgeable and that food wasn’t very good.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

I took the other reviews into consideration, but decided to try the puritan anyway. I am sooo happy I did!

Our waitress was really nice and knowledgeable about gluten- things that could be made GF were marked on the menu. Their drink menu even had a specified “gluten free” mudslide which was delicious. I got the chicken kebabs with their special sauce and they were amazing, and so was the greek salad that came with it. The waitress told me before I could even ask that the house dressing had gluten in it and offered me the list of substitutions.

If you’re really sensitive maybe just give an extra heads up to your server about cross contamination between blenders, grills etc, but overall I’ll totally be going back here :)

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

Staff has not knowledgeable about offering, food came out touching other meals, food either had gluten or cross contamination. They have a gluten free menu, but I questioned some items on the menu and asked how it was prepared, as I suspected the process would come in contact. Could have been the server we had, who didn’t take the proper precautions.

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

— Not very

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

Been multiple times since becoming celiac...every time I’ve been glutened other than getting a salad. Server tried to tell me their rice pilaf was GF...good drinks and salads nonetheless

Celiac friendly?

No

I read these reviews and was concerned that my great experience a few years ago was a fluke. But I went back, and I'm so glad I did. Good-sized GF menu, staff were great, and the food was SO filling. I'll be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Started feeling sick soon after the salad course—definitely think cross contamination is an issue.

Celiac friendly?

No

Love the gluten free coffee toffee brownie with coffee ice cream

Not a ton of gf options. I ordered pork chops that were very dry and tough. The mashed potatoes were dry too

I got extremely contaminated there and will not be going back

The choices where good. It would of been nicer if the waitress was a bit knowable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I got sick after eating here. The gluten free menu is good, I think cross contamination was an issue because of the insane amount of customers at once.

The gluten free menu is more of an instruction guide on how to order their food. I asked to speak to a manager because the waitress would not let me order off the kids menu due to age limit. Just wanted to see if we could get an exception due to the lack of options. Turns out, what I wanted to order wasn't even Gluten Free per the chefs! Totally disappointed with this experience.

Celiac friendly?

No

Full gluten free menu! Lots of choices! Super yummy!!!

The food was excellent! There were so many options from home made drinks to several appetizer and entree options. They also had several flavors of their amazing homemade ice cream! Our service was also great. We went early and avoided the long wait. The place gets packed because the food is so good. My parents and husband also enjoyed the regular menu.