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Wild Willy's Burgers

78 ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Appetizers, Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert, Fish & Chips, Fries, Onion Rings
Safety Rating
54 ratings

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317 W Boylston St
Worcester, MA 01606

Most Recent Reviews


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This is my go-to restaurant when I’m in the area. Everything on the menu can be made GF, even the mozzarella sticks and onion rings! Dedicated fryers and the buns are really good and available for purchase to take home. They also have several GF dessert options as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Enjoyed chicken fingers and french fries with my kids. Everything was good, felt good afterwards and was reasonably priced.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 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

  • Appetizers
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Dessert
  • Fish & Chips
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Onion Rings

Categories

  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant

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Wild Willy's Burgers gluten-free menu
Certified Angus Beef, Tender Bison, or All-Natural Beef Burgers with optional GF bun from local (certified) GF Bakery! Fries and Onion Rings (and much more!) are also made with GF batter!
This is all GF/ egg free!
All gf!
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More Reviews


Celiac

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Very knowledgeable. All items are or can be gluten free except the regular buns. They get the buns from something sweet without wheat. Also have some of their treats. Mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers and now gf fish n chips and clam strips that they get from a local seafood place. I wish they were closer. Apparently the other wild Willy’s doesn’t have the same gf flour they use here. Patronize this place do they keep doing this!!! And yummy food too!

Second review first was months ago. Beware. At night they have waitstaff. Much safer when you order yourself takeout and isn’t waitress. I watched her serve burgers with regular buns then beer that was overflowing then go to get my celiac Dtr a top for her drink. She said she wasn’t taught. Please please teach your staff how not to cross contaminate. You have amazing potential to be one of the safest spots. The chicken fingers are the bomb!!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We used to love coming here for a casual dinner, but the last three times we've been, my gluten-free burger has been delivered lukewarm. I sent it back the first two times, but the third time in six months means we won't be returning.

Service has always been great, but the kitchen needs work.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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They can make almost everything on the menu GF. Mozzarella sticks were amazing and so were fried banana peppers. My daughter loved the GF brownie sundae.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Great selection, knowledgeable staff. Good food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely loved this place! Even has on their menu everything can be made GF unless specified. Homemade mozz sticks and fried pickles,the burger and bun qere delish! Even had an amazing brownie sundae!! Wish this place was closer to home for me!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I love this place! I’ve been coming here since I was little and have been satisfied every time! They’ve given me a tour of their kitchen before to show how well they separate gluten free things from everything. They can make ANYTHING gluten free because they have a gluten free fryer (for French fries and onion rings) and they have gf buns. It’s a little expensive but totally worth it for the quality of food and peace of mind when it comes to gluten free food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My family and I typically love Wild Willy Burgers. We often go to Maine and Rochester NH to indulge in their amazing Gluten free burgers. However, our first time going to the Worcester location was a HUGH disappointment. Cold fries and burgers, gross gf buns (different from their other locations), and no fixings on burgers like we ordered. We couldn’t even eat the meal. I took my gf bun off because it had a weird taste to it only to find big charred pieces on the burger. So disappointing!!! We spent close to $60 dollars on three burgers and fries, what a waste of money!!!! I will never go back to this location!!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff was knowledgeable and accommodating. I’m celiac and vegan, and my server was able to answer all of my questions without even having to ask the kitchen, which shows the dedication to training staff. It is not on the menu yet, but they have the Beyond Burger, in addition to their two other veggie patties. The fried pickles, peppers, and fries were great. The guacamole rings were exactly what I expected and made with mediocre guacamole, and while I’m glad I tried them, I wouldn’t get them again. According to my friend, the mozzarella sticks were just okay. Portions were weird, as illustrated by the 5 oz of nacho-style cheese sauce that came with our fries. The lettuce on my burger wasn’t crisp, but the rest of the produce was fresh. Prices are very reasonable. If I’m back in the area, I’d return.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Great gluten free food! Nima tester and all gluten free. So hard to find tastey fried eats and the burgers are also great. The hostess let me know there was a risk of cross contamination with sauteed extras in the burgers such as onions and mushrooms which I also appreciated.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I was Soo excited to eat crispy gluten free onion rings! I got my burger in a lettuce wrap, but they also have gluten free buns. Our waitress couldn't have been nicer! And she asked if I had celiac, and brought out my food separate. This place was great!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Excellent GF place! The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. Even had GF DF prepackaged desserts which are hard to find. Highly recommend. Will definitely be going back.

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Celiac

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Excellent food! Entire place is gluten free!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great place to bring kids as they have lots of low key gluten free options - burgers, chicken fingers, fries, mozzarella sticks. Dedicated fryer, incredibly knowledgeable staff, they even brought my food out on a separate tray.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I love this place. I’ve been a couple of times and the food is always delicious. Just yesterday I went back for the third time for some chicken tenders and French fries. They have lots of gf options!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Outstanding place to eat. Tons of gluten free items! Clean and friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Great selection of burgers and fries - seems like everything on the menu can be made gluten free. They have a gluten free fryer and most foods are also free of other main allergens. Waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. If you are ordering for someone with Celiac, they prepare in a separate area and label the food as such. Great fried banana peppers!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So many choices....and the food was delicious! Burgers, fries, mozzarella sticks! Even desert! Return trip 4/6/18----Fish sandwich...so good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I had the onion rings, fries, and burger on a gf bun. I was very sick afterwards. When I placed my order, she said that everything is GF except for the buns. Apparently not.

Owner Response


Jill, We're disappointed to hear about your experience. We take food safety extremely serious and we're quite concerned about this review, as we've been successfully serving the Celiac community for many years now. Not only are we a trusted friend, but we continue to make significant investments into maintaining the high quality standards you'd expect to find at a GF-friendly restaurant. Our food is always made fresh-to-order and we carefully select premium, Gluten-Free ingredients, which are available for almost all of our menu items. Therefore, we'd really like to learn more about your visit. Please email us @ [email protected] with some additional details about your visit, including your meal selection and/or any food allergies you may have, so we can investigate for root cause.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is a hidden gem. Excellent burgers, gf fryolator, excellent onion rings, their own root beer. It’s a weird wiggle to get to but completely worth it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 6 years ago read full review

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This is the greatest place on earth!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Lots of GF and vegan options! Manager mentioned his child has allergy so he was are of how his all works. I didn't see certified but there are burger buns (not the crappy styrofoam kind) that were delicious!! Onions rings, fruit snacks even cake was GF. No egg free desserts other than ice cream so we had to pass. Defiantly coming back for the vegan burgers! Pricey, but it's local food

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Very yummy food! Gf onion rings, French fries and chicken tenders! I'd pass on the fries next time and get more onion rings they were way better than the fries which were kind of soggy and somewhat burned. Chicken tenders were nice and crispy and no reaction! Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Such great food and so many options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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So many gluten free options; almost the full menu. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Always have a good experience here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Tasty, and super accommodating with my needs as a celiac. I've eaten here several times and not gotten sick. They cost/healthiness/deliciousness isn't quite perfect, hence the 4 stars, but they're 5+ stars for allergies. Oh, and the root beer is yummy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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So disappointed! I've never been to a Wild Willys so I didn't know what to expect. While ordering I was still excited, based on the prices I thought it was going to be good quality and delicious burgers and sides. But it ended up being way overpriced garbage. The food was greasy and tasteless. And my boyfriend ordered mac and cheese as a side and it was legitimately Kraft macaroni and cheese out of the box. I'll never go back.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Wild Willy's in Worcester is one of my favorite places. They are incredibly accommodating of celiac disease, and the owner has told me to let him know if there's anything else I'd like to see there gluten free. They have all my favorites though! GF chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fish and chips, burgers, fries, etc. It's a must try!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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fantastic burgers and gf onion rings!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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This place is awesome! Literally almost everything is gluten free! Best GF chicken fingers I've had.

update 12/2016: now they have mozzarella sticks! served with salsa, so if you're a motz stick connoisseur (like me) bring your own marinara sauce.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My all-time favorite GF restaurant. Nice to get GF fries AND onion rings. Burgers are wicked awesome. Never an issue here for me or my son, both celiacs

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GF batter, GF fryers, Tasty GF Buns and a knowledgeable staff. The best GF onion rings. What a treat. I'll visit again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent GF options!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great place! Super friendly, celiac knowledgeable. 90% of the menu is gluten free. Very yummy too. Good to go out and get a decent meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great GF Fries! Great burgers! Very allergy aware.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Love the food!! When you want Chicken fingers, fries and onion rings this is the only place to go!!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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My "go to" if I'm feeling fries and a Burger. Come here often and feel full but great every time. They get Celiac and GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great burgers. Excellent fries. Everything fried is GF so it's all safe and super yummy.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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This place is unbelievable with a great selection of gluten free food. They occasionally introduce "specials" such as mozzarella sticks, pigs in a blanket, cheese/bacon/potato balls, etc and they are all gluten free. Burgers are cooked as ordered. Service is great. Beware... not ALL Wild Willy's have gluten free items. Go to the one in Worcester. It's the best!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I have Celiacs Disease and the gluten free options have not made me bedridden! Sometimes it's hard to trust places and sometimes you have to take the blow if its cross contaminated, but this place is so delicious - gives me hope for future restaurants to accommodate for my disease. Love the food and love the atmosphere!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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This is my favorite restaurant for gluten free food. There are gluten free options for everything. They are also so nice and friendly. I love this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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We've been coming here for 2+ years and never had a problem. The bison burgers are so good and the chicken tenders are a kid favorite! We all love the onion rings and often indulge in a couple of root beer floats!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Had a wonderful meal with my husband for a date night. Told them I was GF, and they were great. A very tasty GF bun for my awesome burger and the French fries were safe to eat too. Even their chicken fingers were GF (I will make sure to try them next time!) Also had an angry orchard cider to top it off. I loved going to Wild Willy's when I visited York, Maine as a teen so it's nice to have one closer to home too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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They no longer have any sort of gluten free menu. GF buns are available, but no info about which burger toppings are safe, the only thing the person taking orders would say was they are not a GF establishment. That said, I had the green chili cheeseburger (whatever they call that) and had no issues. Edit: went a second time recently, they brought it out on a regular bun. They were very apologetic about it and remade the burger no problem, but it seems typical of other recent experiences.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


I agree with the other recent reviews, unfortunately. I used to love this restaurant and they were very careful about preparation of gluten-free items. Yesterday we placed an order to pick up. I said we needed it to be gluten free multiple times. They got the order right EXCEPT that it was not gluten free at all. They gave us the regular buns. I nearly took a bite but something felt off so I double checked. Unfortunately we had already brought all the food home and it was much too far to drive back. Complete waste of money and very disappointing. We will no longer be going back, unfortunately.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Gluten Intolerant

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These folks used to be adaptable to the gluten intolerant - back in 2015, but now they are not. I’ve taken them off my go-to list sadly. Last time I went in 2023, they really discouraged me from eating anything there, period.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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Review


Sadly only 2 burgers, 2 chicken sandwiches, and the fries were safe. But they made sure when I told them I had celiac they cooked my food in a separate area. They even toasted the bun! How many places have you been that your sandwich just disintegrates because they don't cook the bun? Not here! It was so good I don't remember the last time I ate a burger this good.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Asymptomatic Celiac

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They have a gluten free menu, 2 types of burgers and 2 types of chicken sandwiches. Frys fried in a separate fryer later. Not a gluten free kitchen, some risk of cross contact possible.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

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  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating

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