Blue Ribbon BBQ

6 recent ratings
$$ • Barbecue Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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908 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02476
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Gluten Intolerant

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Gluten-free BBQ heaven — all their sauces are gf! Obvious items like mac and cheese, buns, cornbread, etc. are usually the only items off limits. The staff are well informed to answer any questions. Also everything tastes great! Large portions and high quality. Not a fancy place but good solid home cooking. Cannot speak to celiac safety but given the volume of gf items and the friendliness of staff, guessing they’d be able to help or at least steer you right.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 7 months ago read full review

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We've liked the food from Blue Ribbon from way before people in my family were diagnosed with celiac. They actually provide information about what's in each item and are very knowledgeable about allergens including gluten.

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
  • 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Got glutened from their food. Another person got sick from the food but does not have a gluten allergy. They took zero responsibility for the incident. Will never go there again or recommend it to anyone.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Updated 1 year 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Barbecue
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Recent changes: They changed to a GF Worcestershire sauce, making most BBQ dishes GF!
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Celiac

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Best brisket ever, and the gold BBQ is delicious, one of the BBQ places , taking our left overs back to NJ tonight, wished we lived closer we would be frequent visitors, super easy to oorder gluten free here

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 year ago read full review

Celiac

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delish and I didn’t get sick! 🥩 the brisket was particularly good.

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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve eaten here with no problems. Awesome food, and they seem to know a lot about gluten free. Almost everything is GF anyway, so definitely a great place!

Safety


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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very yummy barbecue!!

Safety


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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They get it and do it safely

So much and it is so good

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The staff was very knowledgeable and all the sauces at GF! They made sure to pack my meal separately and I watched as they changed gloves, washed the area and packed my food! Also, awesome bang for your buck and the Food is GREAT!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Not only are there plenty of great GF options, but it’s one of the best BBQ places in the area. You know it’s good when REAL southerners give it the stamp of approval. I go in all the time to take home a rack of ribs, and fix my own GF sides at home. I have never been sick here.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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last time i ate there there was a piece of macaroni in my pulled pork and a roll on the bottom (which i discovered after eating all of it) but that was like 5 years ago so maybe things have changed

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was well informed about what was GF and what wasn’t. They made sure mot to Include cornbread in my meal. Very safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Really good food! But not all celiac free. All the celiac free stuff there is really good though and I don't care that I can't have some stuff. Two thumbs up!!!👍🏻👍🏻

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The best BBQ in Boston (I'm from NC). Their website has an allergen list and the staff is fairly knowledgable. Most meats are fine (tell them no sauce though!) and many of the sides are GF too. So good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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