Border Cafe
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Celiac
2 years ago
Not celiac friendly Friend wanted to meet here so I called ahead. Guy who answered phone said NO gf menu but servers could direct diners to what could possibly be made gf. Called back the next day and spoke to Phil. He said that they have very few GF options and that ALL his proteins are cooked on the same woodfire grill surface so there is always cross contamination. Not at all celiac friendly!
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1 month ago
356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
Our family had our travel plans bumped and we found Border Cafe for a meal. I have to eat gluten free and was a bit nervous about the menu - but our server, Mike, was brilliant. He was able to answer all my questions about the menu and even helped me request a vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free dish. The first plate out had cornbread on it, and Mike apologized before going back to the kitchen to get a non-gluten dish. Chips are GF, too, and I don’t say that lightly. His sense of humor and direct approach was just what I needed to feel like I could ask questions and eat safely. I’d say for GF-ers, you can eat here but you have to ask questions about EVERYTHING. Celiac Friendly place, but only with the right staff. Servers like Mike make it possible and comfortable! Thanks Mike!
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2 months ago
Celiac friendly 32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
The staff, the food options and the managers make this place 10/10. They even have gf fried chips and salsa! Amazing
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Celiac
3 months agoCeliac friendly 32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Many meals can be made gluten free! The waiter was super helpful. I got chicken tacos on corn tortillas with rice and beans! Chips are also gluten free! I am very sensitive and was not a bit sick!
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Celiac
9 months agoCeliac friendly 32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
My server took my Celiac seriously! Chips are GF. Beef, Mexican rice, and enchilada sauce have gluten, but my server today was more than accommodating and offered me black beans, white rice, and tomato salsa on my chicken enchilada. The food is standard Americanized Mexican, but it's nice to have a quick and affordable place to eat in Harvard Square!
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Celiac
1 year ago356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
Great food, fun, atmosphere, family friendly. I ordered the steak meal and was fine. The waitstaff caught that the kitchen had given me the "wrong rice" before she even put it down. Staff seemed knowledgeable about gluten. I would definitely go again.
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Celiac
1 year agoCeliac friendly 128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
I've eaten here many times without ever getting sick. I love that I can chow down on the chips and salsa and the staff has been accommodating for me. I usually get chicken enchiladas. Delicious.
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Not celiac
1 year ago
356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
They do not tout themselves as being the guru of GF restaurants, but they do have options. Have been here 2x since my teen was diagnosed. First time, waiter was helpful and clearly did what he was supposed to in re: communicating to the kitchen about the gluten allergy. Then 2 weeks ago, my daughter told waitress she had gluten allergy, asked if she could get gf corn tacos. Order came out with what I believe were regular flour tacos. When I questioned the waitress if they were the GF ones, she just grabbed the plate, then came back a couple minutes later, saying they made a new plate to be sure. No admission to either "we messed up", or, "no, you got the right thing". In short, my confidence in Border Cafe was shot that night; will be going elsewhere for Mexican.
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Celiac
1 year ago483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
No gluten free options. Why is this even on the list??
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Celiac
2 years agoCeliac friendly 483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
They use corn tortillas for most of their tacos and the food is very good on its own.
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Celiac
2 years ago32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
We have had two great meals here! Wait staff very knowledgable and accommodating. Servings are delicious, very generous and reasonably priced.
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Celiac
2 years ago483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Used to eat here often and my husband still does. Very limited for celiac. Took my daughter last week and we didn't get sick but we wouldn't go back. Too few options for us.
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2 years ago483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Was told the enchiladas and chips were gluten free. Got very sick
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2 years agoNot celiac friendly 483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
We went based on other reviews here, but I did not find the staff knowledgable at all. They were very nice, but there wasn't much on the menu besides the enchiladas.
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Celiac
3 years ago356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
I love the service very helpful. I love the chicken fajitas <333 I love how the chips are in a separate fryer
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Celiac
3 years agoNot celiac friendly 483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
This place does NOT cater to gluten free. It's the usual, "you can have the enchiladas with no sauce, you can only have the chicken, you can't eat the chips, the corn tortillas were made in a facility that makes wheat but we don't know if there is cross-contamination at the factory, etc" - when they get with the 21st century maybe we will be back.
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Celiac
3 years agoCeliac friendly 32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Black beans are in fact gluten free. I've eaten here for years before being diagnosed with Celiac. The enchillada plate is gluten free, but they give you white rice instead of the traditional yellow mexican rice. Salads are also awesome here- route 66 is the best. No beef in any dish is GF, but the waitress was more than educated about the menu. Friendly and helpful. Chips are fried in dedicated fryer, so you can eat them safely! Double check on margarita ingredients!
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Celiac
3 years agoCeliac friendly 356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
our second visit. knowledgeable staff, nice Mexican food. recommended!
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Celiac
3 years ago356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
I get the mesquite grilled swordfish with white rice & don't have any problems with it. The chips are GF as well. If getting a margarita make sure you say no mix. The mix definitely has gluten in it. Stay away from the corn tortillas as well. They are hard & don't taste very good.
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Celiac
3 years ago32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Knowledgable servers. Not the best food but as a GF option the menu is there
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Celiac
3 years agoCeliac friendly 32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
This is a really cool place, it's a nice spot for lunch during the day and on weekend evenings it becomes very busy with young, mostly college-aged people getting food and margaritas. The staff can help you figure out dishes that are safe to eat and what modifications are necessary. The enchiladas I had here were really good! I just wish they had a gluten free menu - it would be easier than having to ask my waiter a million questions every time.
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Not celiac
3 years ago128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
My family and I asked the hostess if there was a gluten free menu, and were told we could not see it because it is not up to date. She said they did have gluten free pasta and we'd have to speak to our server. After waiting 10 minutes for our server, he told us they don't have gluten free pasta and that the hostess 'lied.' Not worth the wait.
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Celiac
3 years agoCeliac friendly 483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Great food and wait staff is very knowledge about what is gluten free. Highly recommend chicken enchiladas but order without side of rice.
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Celiac
3 years ago
Not celiac friendly 128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
Cannot have the chips. Restaurant is a lot less fun without the chips. Did not get a confident answer from server on GF choices. "Just swap in a corn tortilla". But then cannot make a kid's quesadilla gluten-free?
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Celiac
3 years ago128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
Delicious food and great portions! Just let the waiter know and they take care and know exactly how to make your meal safe.
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Celiac
4 years ago356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
Waiter was great and double checked to make sure my food was GF. Chicken fajitas were good, a little spicy, corn tortillas was inedible as they were hard.
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4 years ago356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
Waitress was very knowledgable about what was gluten free.
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4 years agoNot celiac friendly 483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
very knowledgeable staff, seen on my receipt that they entered I had a gluten allergy as a note to the chef, so I thought that was very comforting.
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4 years ago32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
No gf menu but my waitress was very knowledgable and they accommodated to me being gluten free and vegetarian. Their black beans contained gluten!
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Celiac
5 years ago32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Fajitas were good! Just tell the servers, very knowledgable.
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Celiac
5 years ago483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713
No gluten-free menu yet, but the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. They double checked that the chips don't have wheat flour on them, and the chef made some excellent recommendations. No gf beers or ciders, but the margarita mix is fine.
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Celiac
5 years ago128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
They are limited and have little concern for server training. Managers don't care either. Too bad because they could easily be gluten free.
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5 years ago128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
Management takes extremely serious in Burlington and are well aware of gluten free severity for those with Celiac. Cross contamination is never a problem. Food is great and large variety just have to make sure your server is well aware since they do not have a dedicated menu
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5 years ago128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
Horrible - I checked with my waiter & he checked with the chef & assuredly my meal was gf - but I was sick before we even finished dinner - I think it was the chips
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Celiac
6 years ago128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
Sat outside on the patio for lunch in Burlington. Server was excellent. She verified the Gf status with the chef. I enjoyed the chicken enchiladas with a ranchero sauce , white rice - no black beans- not safe for celiac. Tasty meal and I felt great afterwards. Kudos to them for understanding gluten free.
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Celiac
6 years ago356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
I am highly sensitive & I have never gotten sick here..wait staff has always been nice & knowledgeable! I get the fajitas w/ a corn tortilla & they are always great!
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6 years ago356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
The GF enchiladas were fine. Mostly it is the atmosphere that keeps me from coming back. Just tooo loud. I do not want to have to shout at my server. Maybe I can find an off-time & try again.
Categories
- Late Night
- Restaurant
| Monday | 11 am - 11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am - 11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am - 11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am - 11:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am - 12 am |
| Saturday | 12 am - 12:30 am, 11 am - 12 am |
| Sunday | 12 am - 12:30 am, 11 am - 11:30 pm |
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