Browns Socialhouse

3 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Pizza
Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

259 Northfield Dr E
Waterloo, ON N2K 0G5, Canada

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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I have been to Browns many times but this was my first coming for Brunch with my family, and the majority of us are celiac. Servers were very knowledgeable about cross contamination and let us know that fryers “may contain” so we were aware. None of us were impacted and overall another great experience.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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As a celiac, the menu at Brown’s Social House is very misleading. ALL of their starters/snack plates are deep fried in a shared frier, but are labelled as “gluten friendly”. I’m so glad I double checked with the server, as I almost ordered the nachos to share with a friend. To all my fellow celiacs - be careful!

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Waitress had a flip book of menu allergens/sensitivities. Being gluten and dairy intolerant, it was really helpful. They had items marked marked gluten friendly and vegetarian.

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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Gf bacon & eggs Benedict
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Celiac

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Delicious food and attentive staff! Not a lot of gluten free options, honestly, but our server was very knowledgeable and didn’t mind asking the kitchen staff to check the steak—it was gluten free! We asked for the steak to be cooked rare, but it came out medium. But tasty. They offered to replace the steak but we declined to avoid wasting food. The warm brownie was divine. It’s a nice casual place if we want to hang with friends in the future.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant

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I am always a little bit skeptical about chain restaurant offerings, but I’ve increasingly found they give proper attention to allergies these days. Quite a few tempting offerings available, though the fryer is shared so be advised. BUT… the Potato Crusted Cod with jasmine scented rice and a kale salad with a sweet vinaigrette and dates, etc, was an absolutely delicious dinner! Like eating great fish and chips but with a really healthy bent. They prepared the salad without the croutons. Staff were knowledgeable about gluten issues and the kitchen followed through. We will be back, as my wife’s gf southwest chicken salad was equally delicious!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Good service, knowledgeable

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Very knowledgeable about cross contact. They have good GF buns or lettuce wraps to sub for the burgers..

Unfortunately, the fries are not made in a dedicated fryer, but the house salad is delicious.

There is a GF brownie for dessert!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Sjogren's

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The staff were knowledgeable and they have a dedicated gf fryer

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Celiac

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We were here today for a girls trip. Manager is celiac and was awesome about my questions. Had a burger and espresso martini!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

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