Review of 1818 Eat & Drink

I had a very different experience than the previous reviewer. I went apparently only a few days later and talked to I think the owner. He had absolutely no idea what gluten was (at one point he asked me if cheese was GF and at another point, I’m fairly certain he was checking a barbecue sauce ingredients list for “gluten”), or what on the menu could be made gluten-free. Further, yes, they do have “gluten-free burger patties” (though I’m still confused as to how and why a beef patty would contain gluten) but they didn’t have GF buns when I went — my burger came on GF bread, like a sandwich. Ultimately, I ended up not getting glutened, I think mostly thanks to a diligent chef in the kitchen, but this was by far the most stressful dining experience I’ve had on this trip. If you go, know that the owner and staff are willing to accommodate food allergies, but you may need to ask a lot of questions and provide some direction.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating