Black Cow Tap & Grill

8 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Fries
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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40 Merrimac St
Newburyport, MA 01950

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Pricey for lunch, but generally good quality - didn’t love the chili but the Asian pear/pecan salad was tasty, meatballs too (focaccia on the side for the gluten-eaters, who had a burger and the fried chicken sandwich). I loved that the menu was so clearly labeled as to what was or could be GF.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Really yummy meal-lots of gf app options and main courses. Unfortunately they didn’t have any GF desert options other than ice cream. But we tried the GF meatballs which were delicious, a little too much pepper flavoring. We got the lamb lollipops as well, a small pear and pecan salad (which was okay). As a main dish I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and skipped the bread. This was delicious for a fried chicken sandwich and came with yummy fries on the side. Overall I would recommend and felt safe as a celiac to eat there. It was for sure pricey and others weren’t sure their meals were worth the cost.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Love this place! I love being able to get French fries here because they have a separate fryer!! Almost everything can be made Gf

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 3 months 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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Great experience! Everything on their menu is prepared gluten free including the fried food. The only items that are not would be bread items think buns. Just simply ask for a different bread option. Everything that is safe is marked GF as an add. We had the meatball and wings app. I had the Greek salad with steak for lunch. All delicious. It is on the pricey side for 2 meals, 2 apps, 2 alcoholic drinks and an iced tea with 20% tip cost $150. We will be back!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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My husband has celiac and we eat here about once a week, almost everything on the menu can be made GF and is delicious. Staff is knowledgeable and accommodating. One of our favorites!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated GF frier! The calamari was very good and a rare treat for a celiac. Waitstaff was super knowledgeable. They had gf buns for burgers as well.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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One of the best gf experiences. The gf calamari was incredible as were the gf crab cakes. They are very knowledgeable about celiac and our waitress Alexa H. shared what could and could not be done with their sushi. They also have gf soy sauce! Will definitely be coming back.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Limited options... no bread... :(

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?

— Poor

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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They can make almost any entree gluten free, you just have to ask. Even if there isn’t gluten free bread the options are very high quality and always safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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No gluten free menu and nothing noted on menu as gluten free. No gluten free bread of any kind which I take as a sign they don’t give a damn so we left. They do have Red Bridge beer.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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