Review of Firehouse Subs

Firehouse subs are great. But there’s some things you need to know if you’re celiac:

If you say you have a gluten allergy (it’s what we do, people know what a food allergy is, but don’t always know what celiac is) they will change their gloves and make your gluten free sub on foil. No problem there. But I spoke with a manager after my last visit and learned it’s standard operating procedure for them to put any lettuce that falls off a sub back into the lettuce supply, with any bread crumbs that may be sitting around on the sandwich line as well. So if you are going to eat here as a celiac, know that you HAVE to ask for lettuce from a fresh bag.

The manager also reiterated several times there’s no guarantee that your food will be free of contact with any other allergens, so just be careful here.

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

— Somewhat

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

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 Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery