American Flatbread
$$ • Pizza Restaurant
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I thought they were very careful with my order. They explained the risk of cross contamination and what they would do to mitigate it, ie cooking my order in a foil package. I could see the preparation and cooking area and felt completely safe. One of the best gluten free pizza bases I’ve ever had.
So I have a what allergy but as time goes on I feel I may also have celiac. Anyway, at first glance the reviews are good re. safety and the waitress seemed super knowledgeable and explained they use a “foil cage” to bake the gf flatbreads in the same oven but are protected… I proceeded to order one and by the time I went back to my hotel room I passed out from the cross contamination. Call it gluten drugged if you will.
Unfortunately if you are EXTREMELY sensitive stay away. You’re welcome.
Pizza was excellent! Felt comfortable eating here!
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First time in 2016 and second time in 2018, good but more expensive for what you get 😟
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This place is pricey (I usually spend about $30 just for my GFDF flatbread). However the GF flatbreads (with vegan cheese as an option) are good. The ambience is nice with the wood-fired pizza oven in one of the dining rooms. It can get pretty loud inside when it’s busy though, which makes it hard to have a conversation. The outdoor seating is quieter.
I am GFDF. I always have a conversation with the waitstaff to confirm that they’ll prepare it in the separate GF area and be careful to prevent cross contamination. I really like the crust and the vegan cheese is alright. I’ve been probably a dozen times over the years and it’s been reliably good.
On my most recent visit when they brought my GF pizza to the table they said it was gluten free without me having to confirm, which was nice. Hoping that’s now a standard practice for them.
A recent time on a very busy (and likely understaffed with resulting slow service) evening my pizza was a little undercooked so the cheese and crust weren’t as browned and tasty. If I notice this in the future I’ll ask them to cook it a little more, but this is the first time I remember it being an issue.
I usually get the New VT Sausage flatbread, because that way I get some protein in my meal (since vegan cheeses usually have none/almost none). I wish there were some more protein-containing options (that didn’t require the extra cost of ordering a custom pizza). A vegetarian DF protein option would be really nice, such as black beans or BBQ tempeh. Edit: There is also a pepperoni option, and also a buffalo chicken option, but it has blue cheese dressing on it so it’d be missing an important ingredient when made DF.
I’m asymptomatic so can’t report on any reactions to possible cross contamination, but I’ve always felt good about their explanations and dedication to making sure my pizza was prepared in a celiac safe way. There is still a risk from being in the same facility and oven with gluten, but they use a separate cooking surface in the oven than they use for gluten pizzas, and I usually confirm that the GF pizza will be above the gluten pizzas.
Another plus is that some of their ingredients are local and/or organic.
That all being said, I usually end up spending $30 here so taking off a star for how expensive it is for what you get. Just checked the menu for current prices: The New VT Sausage flatbread with vegan cheese and GF crust (only small size available) comes to $25.50 before tax and tip. This seems much higher than it should be for what you get.
Also fyi their site says they only offer reservations for parties of 7 or more and maybe only for certain times of day. Otherwise is first come first served.
The servers immediately explained that they have a separate preparation area and use foil in the wood fire pizza oven. While they couldn’t guarantee no cross-contamination because there is flour on the premises, they were very accommodating and knowledgeable, making me feel safe. I am very sensitive to gluten contamination and did not get sick afterwards meaning they were indeed very careful.
BONUS!! It was honestly the best pizza crust I’ve ever had! It comes from a little Vermont farm called Hillside Lane and I will definitely be ordering it online.
This restraunt was in a way, a disappointment. We had to wait an hour for a table. They had maple lemonade that sounded really good, but ended up being lemonade with pretty much no maple taste(still was good though). The pizza was pretty bad. The crust was floppy and barely browed, so there wasn't crispness like usually with thin crusts. Wouldn't really recommend.
My daughter has celiac and had no issues. Waiter was knowledgeable and they did have separate food prep area and cooked pizza on foil in the oven.
I ordered a GF flatbread on a quiet mid afternoon. Only a few other people there. The cook brought the dish over and I asked, “Gluten free, right?” He looked surprised and when I insisted that was my order, he took it back and remade the flatbread. The 2d time he left off an ingredient in the original order. I was concerned the mistake might happen for someone else so I mentioned it to the waitstaff. The manager took 50% off the bill. Always good to double check!
Eaten here multiple times. I have never gotten sick and it’s always been amazing. Crust is from a local bakery. Big up charge of $5.50 but worth it for the once a year I eat here. Celiac safe and they try to minimize cross contamination. Also have salads for non pizza lovers. Be ready to have a $60 check for two pizzas with drinks though.
I eat here all the time and have never gotten sick. they put the pizza on tinfoil and changed gloves etc. any of their pizzas can be made gluten free!
We had to call to ask (couldn’t find it on the website or menu) but they offer dairy free cheese! Gluten free crust has eggs, but regular crust is vegan so both my vegan sister and my gluten/dairy-free self could have pizza. Felt safe with their covid safety practices.
Very good pizza! Got the cheese and herb and had no reaction.
Soooo good They buy the dough from a gluten free bakery and bake it in the oven on a separate foil. While they are extremely cautious and I thank goodness have not gotten sick here they do warn you that there is flour in the air and around because it is a pizzeria. I am extremely sensitive though and have only had positive experiences here. I recommend
Went here for the gluten free pizza/flatbread. I travel alot and have had better GF many times. It was good, not great crust. I has the local maple fennel sausage topping which was sadly dry and and pretty tasteless, probably because they cut into small pieces and dries it out. Evolution salad was fresh but unremarkable. Small white pie (cheese and herb) with two toppings (rosemary, sausage) was $18, yikes.
The gluten free pizza was amazing!! It was definitely the best gluten free pizza crust I’ve ever had. And I didn’t get sick after eating here either. It does cost $5.50 extra for gf crust so it might get a little pricey based on what toppings you get, but it was really good!
Cross contamination very possible here. I had a reaction one of five times that I’ve been here, so it’s hit or miss.
Amazing food! Incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating staff! Any of the flatbreads can be made gf and if you tell them you are celiac, they will seat you away from the prep/cook area to avoid flour getting onto your table! Gf flatbreads made/cooked in a separate room.
Delicious gluten free pizza and great service. No reaction to my salad and pizza. Wine selection isn’t great. Highly recommend for the food.
This was my first food adventure away from home (200+ miles) so I was nervous because. I had the herbs and cheese flat. I did pay $5.50 extra. It was so worth it, the crust was great, and I felt fine after.
Best gluten free crust I’ve ever had! But be prepared to pay $5.50 extra
We ate here two days in a row. They were very careful and I was fine both days.
Great place to eat! They cooked my pizza in a separate oven, so no cross contamination. Great waiter very knowledgeable.
Great selection and very good GF crust made in a separate oven.
Gluten free flatbread was just ok, but nice to have that option when dining out.
AMAZING pizza! We were lucky enough to have an American Flatbread outpost in our neighborhood in Virginia (that closed), so I was so excited to go when in Burlington one afternoon. When sitting down and placing our order, I made clear to our server that both my son and I had celiac. I started with a Citizen Cider and an evolution salad........ yum. Fresh ingredients are a part of all their food. A different server/cook delivered our GF pizzas - New Vermont Sausage and Revolution. DELISH! They know how to make the crusts crunchy enough, something I have a problem with at most other pizza places with GF dough. I realized I made a mistake with the toppings when ordering my son's pizza so we ordered a 3rd GF pizza and the same server returned. I didn't see him delivering any other tables in our area while we were there so that sort of indicated to me that he was the "GF guy". We had leftovers and I am still enjoying the pizza at home in Virginia.
If you have a chance, definitely go. We hope to be at Smugglers Notch in February and will definitely make the trip out for pizza.
Can make celiac friendly pizza if you specifically request it to be not made in the brick oven and then will make it in a separate oven and pan but you have to request, if not they will cook the gluten free crust in the brick oven with all the flour pizza (seems pointless) . Good flavor BUT a Hott mess last night ! screwed up the order, made one pizza celiac friendly, but accidently made my boyfriends pizza gluten free crust also (wasn't supposed to be) told us they were both gluten free so I ate both, but turns out one was made directly on the brick oven with the flour people since it wasn't labeled celiac! Didn't find out till after I ate it!
If I could give less than one star I would. I ordered pizza from here to have with my family. We got three gluten free pizzas. Much to my anguish I discovered that one of the pizzas was not gluten free. Unfortunately I did not realize until after I had eaten two pieces. As I just assumed they had a good crust. Once I ate the other gluten free pizza I found that no, they had given me a gluten filled pizza. Needless to say I am very unhappy and would not suggest this restaurant to anyone with any allergy or even intolerance.
the best pizza I've ever had!! better then Chicago style pizza in Chicago
Pizza is very good. I think $4 extra for gf crust is a bit steep, but it is delicious.
Very, very good. I am a celiac and I was not at all worried about cross-contamination while I was eating, because the women kept assuring me that there was none (without even my asking.) They made my pizza in the back (away from all of the regular pizza making) and cooked it in the fire on a pan. Probably the best GF pizza I have ever had. Also had a VERY yummy gluten free ice cream sandwich which I definitely recommend :)
Fun family friendly restaurant. Great atmosphere. All pies can be made gluten free for $4 extra. Extensive menu and glutenburg ipa available! Will definitely be back.
Pizza is out of this world along with everything else. Some of the best food I have ever eaten gluten free or not. I am a Celiac.
Awesome flatbread pizza and gf beer selection. Ditto to a previous reviewer that said the crust is good enough to make a celiac get a little misty-eyed.
It's a chain but I really like the flatbread here. They take precautions to prevent cross contamination and I've never gotten sick. Lots of variety and the servers are very aware of allergy needs.
LOVE this place. It's the only place I've found where I can have a safe, delicious pizza. I practically wept with joy the first time I ate there. They're a little light on the sauce, but the pizzas are technically flatbreads, I guess. Great texture on the crust, safe workspace and cooking environment.
One of the better crusts I've had, locally and elsewhere! Last I checked, West Meadow Farm bakery makes it for them. Pizza is cooked on a wire rack, which almost eliminated the 'undercooked' feeling of those on a sheet pan. GF beer options decent too.
Pizza crust available- vegan and gf. Changes frequently because they are attempting to get the flavor and texture right. Special prep area, and nice atmosphere.
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They were very knowledgeable about gluten free protocols and what was available. Gluten free Pizzas are cooked in the same wood fired oven, however they change gloves and take other protocols but getting fresh cheese and sauce. My sensitive celiac did not have any reactions. Both of my kids said it was some of the best gluten free pizza they have had.
Great GF pizza and salads! They have a fun mini arcade/game area while you wait
Great pizza! Delicious combinations of local farm ingredients, including house made sausage. They follow very specific precautions and steps to ensure that gf pizza is safe for celiacs. This includes servers changing gloves, preparing toppings in a separate space in the kitchen and wrapping the pizza with foil before baking in the large wood fired oven.
I’ve eaten at flatbread many times. I really have to be extra careful to tell them to cook my flatbread on a separate pan. It can still go in the woodfired oven. It just has to be on a separate pan. And then I need to remind them to use a separate pizza cutter… If I just say gluten-free and don’t specify these things, it’s not good. The last time I ate there I ordered takeout in a hurry and I forgot to say to take special caution and I got severely glutened.
Great flatbreads and gluten free brownie! My celiac daughter and our whole family enjoyed it very much
