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The Greenhouse, LBI

75 ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
53 ratings

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605 Long Beach Blvd
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

Most Recent Reviews


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Gone there a number of times and not a single complaint!

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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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The old owner (before 2020 season) focused on gluten free. New owner a lot less so. Gluten free is much less the focus here and not recommended for celiac any longer.

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good deli type food (burgers, cheese steaks, etc.) gluten free wraps and rolls. Would definitely go back

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 2 years 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

  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

Photos


Marked container for to go order
Chicken cheesesteak
Chicken cheesesteak
Gluten free waffle.
Gluten-Free at The Greenhouse, LBI
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Celiac

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Had high expectations based off all the reviews but was sadly disappointed. I ordered the chicken caesar wrap (gluten free wraps ofc) for takeout. When I got home, I found my wrap to just be a wrap with a only a few pieces of lettuce. They also forgot to give members in my party their side salads and made other mistakes in their orders.

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?

— Below Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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They have gluten free cauliflower crusts for pizzas! I got a chicken cheesesteak on a gluten free wrap and it was amazing. It stayed together great for once.. The online ordering system was easy and the pickup process was quick.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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They can make almost everything GF except anything that goes in the fryer. Delicious pancakes, waffles, pizza, salads etc!!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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

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 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So so so many options. I’ve never had an issue any of the times we’ve eaten here. The pizza is good, the waffles are delicious and the New England style clam chowder is one of the best I’ve ever had. This is also my go to place for crab cakes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Always feel safe here. Decent food (kind of like diner stuff) and they are very knowledgeable of cross-contamination and celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Soo many options. I find something new everytime I come here which, being gluten free, you are usually stuck to a few options for each restaurant. I’m very sensitive and I’ve never been sick here. My favorite is the chowder and chicken sandwhich (so far!)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Lots of safe choices. Really tasty Manhattan clam chowder.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Manager was super helpful and patient with my questions! My daughter has Celiacs and is very sensitive and did not get sick! Very happy with the service and food, we will return!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The manager said, “We think everyone should get to eat real food, not just steamed broccoli and a piece of chicken.” Very knowledgeable, dedicated fryer, burgers, pizza, breakfast, crab cakes and dessert.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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My son who is celiac has had the Belgium waffles two days in a row. He said they are the best he has ever had :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ordered salad, New England Clam Chowder and chicken sandwiches/subs. Food was excellent. My bill was $38. Very reasonable.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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What a great place!!!!! Lots of gf items to choose from. They carry Udi breads, bagels etc. I had an egg white, Wild-caught large shrimp, and chopped tomatoes in a gf spinach wrap. YUM-O!!!! They also keep your coffee cup full!!!! Sit in the greenhouse...it’s fun!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Lots of options! They don’t use wheat in many sauces. Indicate Celiac’s

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Lots of gluten free options including pancakes, waffles, bagels, bread, salads, and will make other things such crab cakes gluten free. Good food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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This place is amazing!!! So knowledgeable!!! We’ve been 5 times this week and the food is delish!! Gf bread for the table. Gf crackers with spread!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Tons of menu options with knowledgeable and helpful staff. I had a cheeseburger on a delicious gf bun with steak fries that were baked. Didn’t get sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We have two Celiacs in our family and were thrilled to have a wide variety of food choose from. We are very sensitive and did not get sick

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a huge variety of gluten free options! The staff was very knowledgeable about gf and cross contamination. This was a wonderful dining experience and the food was great! It was wonderful to have lots of choices!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Had a great experience, staff and owner understands what it means to be celiac. I’ve been getting cross contaminated almost everywhere lately, and I had a great meal there the other day. Can’t wait to go back and try more of their gluten-free options. Would recommend, it’s only 8 miles from my house, and I’m so glad I discovered their gluten-free option on the menu

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The best GF experience on LBI. Fantastic, knowledgeable, accommodating service. Exceptional variety of GF items. I thought my daughter was going to cry when she tasted her GF steak fries and burger, which was grilled to perfection. This more than made up for some disappointing GF experiences here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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Great atmosphere. huge gluten free menu and desserts!! All food is prepared trans fat free!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Excellent gluten free option. They have an incredible amount of gluten free choices and all staff are very aware of their options. They are also well trained about risks of cross contamination. We ate breakfast there first and my 10 year old was so excited about all of the gluten free breakfast options. My 10 year old daughter got GF french toast and my 2 year old daughter got GF pancakes. We even made a special request for sprinkles on my 2 year old's pancakes and they were more than happy to oblige. My wife got an egg, homefries, and bacon with GF toast, which was very similar to sourdough and one of the most amazing GF breads I've ever had. My mother in law also ate gluten free and got the egg, crab and cheese on a bagel. We also got lunch takeout from there. I got a cheeseteak on their GF hoagie roll. My 10 year old and M-I-L got GF crabcakes. My wife got a GF crabcake sandwich on their GF Kaiser roll. All of the food was hot and delicous. This is one of our favorite GF vacation experiences ever.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Once you get over the awkwardness of the guy who seats you (Neil) the food is great. GF pizzas, crab cakes, chowders etc. All was fantastic, I even got chowder to go.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Loved the restaurant! Very knowledgeable of food allergies and accommodating. Food was delish, especially the GF crab cakes and GF quesadillas. Very family friendly and hospitable. Will definitely return again when in LBI!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a large selection of food. Their GF options were amazing! And everything was cooked separately. You also get A LOT of food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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The gf NE Clam Chowder is bonkers good.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I love this restaurant! It is my go to every time I come down to lbi. They have a whole gluten free menu and I feel that the waiters and chefs are very knowledgeable about gluten free. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Great food, gf AND non-gf. Waitor was great, but the chef was a bit of a know it all, which was slightly off putting. However, I will definitely be going back! :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Great Gluten Free options, Great Food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I've visited this restaurant twice. The food is delicious! The first time I went, I was so impressed with the service and how knowledgeable the server was in helping me pick out menu items that were both gluten free and dairy free. The second time I went, neither the server nor the manager knew what was safe and what wasn't. They even advised me to stay away from the cole slaw because they said they weren't sure if the mayonnaise was dairy free (I've never heard of mayonnaise containing milk, so my only guess is that they mistakenly thought that eggs were dairy). It made me feel very uncomfortable about their ability to help me find safe foods on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great service! A bit pricy but thats something we expect! I got the egg American sub and oh mannnn was I excited to chow down!!! When I got home I was very very very very surprised HOW BIG THE SUB WAS. If you've been gf as long as I have (12years now) you know the typical bread size is BABY bread compared to normal bread. This sub was actually a sub!!!!!! Must try for a gf person.... they aren't a 100% dedicated facility so always tell them how sensitive you are... I am extremely sensitive so I always explain the best way to avoid cross contamination. They were very knowledgeable which gave me extra confidence! A++++++++

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Every visit to the shore, we have to go Greenhouse Cafe for breakfast. Our entire family is gluten free. We love the pancakes, waffles, bagels and omelettes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and warned us about anything that might be cross contaminated (french fries). A lot of GF options on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great find on LBI. The waitress was very knowledgeable, and almost everything on the menu can be prepared GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Waitress was great with explaining what is and isn't gf. Clam chowder was really good and had a full pizza with gluten free crust. I have celiac so no cross contamination is important, and that wasn't a problem. They have a lot of options and are careful... Would definitely recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My waitress was very knowledgeable and very helpful with telling me what was gluten-free. I haven't had a good chowder let alone a gluten-free chowder in years! The New England clam chowder was very good as well as the gluten-free crabcake. It was very nice to have such a big selection and and someone so attentive to my needs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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The waitress got very defensive when I asked where the GF pancakes were prepared. If they advertise that they have many GF options, they should be willing to answer questions about cross-contamination. I shouldn't have worried though, they were obviously microwaved. The edges were overcooked and inedible. My son very much enjoyed his non-GF meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Always something to choose from! Friendly waitresses, open year round.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I have celiac and dairy intolerance. I ordered one crab cake and the portabella tower without cheese. Both were really good, but cost me almost $40 . A bit pricey for my budget. Waitress was very friendly and attentive , but didnt seem to know a lot about what exactly was gf. Just pointed me to the paragraph on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Deliciousness ! The white clam chowder was amazing. They have seperate toaster.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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the greenhouse Cafe has a marvelous staff who are very informed about celiac disease and gluten intolerance. The staff including the chefs check all the ingredients will provide any information to answer all of your questions diligently. It's very very rare to find service oriented to understand in this sort of condition. I can't say anything except marvelous things about the greenhouse. the staff is great the food is delicious and they go out of their way and accommodating your allergies this is something that is quality and I wish other places would follow suit. Thank you so much for the wonderful afternoon. they accommodated my service dog Romeo and immediately serve him some water kudos to everybody here exclamation point

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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The staff is not knowledgeable about gluten free. They gave me regular oyster crackers with my gluten free chowder. The food is very overpriced and has no flavor. The menu is confusing (there is no gluten free menu nor any asterisks marking which food is gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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