Green Leaves Chinese Restaurant & Lounge

No issues today with any of the food I got, though we did do take out so I am not 100% sure what the kitchen was like. I avoided soups based on other reviews, but had no issues eating and enjoyed the dinner!

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

— Somewhat

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

We tested our food with a Nima sensor and four of seven dishes ordered had gluten in them. The kitchen actually argued then it turned out there was flour thickening the soups. My son and I both felt unwell after eating what tested negative. The restaurant is only safe if you test your food, and even then, you’re only testing a tiny portion and could still get glutened.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Tested 2 GF items with a Nima and came up as gluten found. Definitely a different batter from those with me that had the gluten version and assured it was GF. I ate a bit of it and 2-3 hours later spent 4 hours vomiting. I should have trusted the Nima.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Went to Greenleaves for the first time today! Had the sesame chicken and it was delicious! Staff was super attentive and kind. Heads up I was just looking at the soy sauce at the table and it was not GF and obviously neither were the fortune cookies. I read my fortune and gave the cookie to my significant other. 😂

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

— Somewhat

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

I say I had an amazing experience, the only problem was I walked in with a family of 9. There is a whole gluten free menu, with many many many things! My family did get some gluten things and the servers doubled checked in the kitchen that the gluten free dishes were actually gluten free before set on the table.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Was a loyal customer but found out they lied about there GIG verification. Will never eat there again.

“The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has become aware that Greenleaves Chinese Restaurant & Lounge in York, Maine is utilizing the GFCO certification mark on their menu and promoting that they have worked with GIG on the development of their menu. This restaurant has not worked with GIG, or its food service program GFFS to date. GFCO certifies products and does not certify menus or restaurants. GIG has no affiliation with this restaurant and cannot assure the safety of their food for gluten-free consumers.”

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Another update: Recently learned that they use flour to thicken soups that are marked gluten free. I don’t believe they understand gluten free at all. This establishment is NOT safe for celiacs which is just heart breaking.

Found a regular noodle in my soup after eating most of it and just waiting to get sick now. Incredibly disappointed, used to love coming here but they don’t seem to care about GF anymore :(

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Excellent

The GF General TSO's chicken was amazing. Their GF menu has many options.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Food was amazing! We ordered a ton of gluten free food, pork fried rice, chicken wings, sweet and sour chicken, boneless spare ribs, rice noodles, beef teriyaki. All the food came out very quickly and tasted amazing, easily the best gluten free Chinese food I've ever had!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Excellent GF menu and delicious food

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Not safe! Got very sick. Do not trust!

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Great good eaten here several times! Excellent!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Green leaves is my go to! They have a HUGE gf menu and I have never had a problem.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

We have been a few times and each time we are blown away. My son is so happy to go and know there's an entire menu he can choose from. We have tried so many items and they're great every time. We ordered on New Years Eve and I was hoping he wouldn't get sick but figured he might since it's such a big day for them but he didn't! We live 45 minutes away and go every few weeks because it's honestly that good and it's good to know we can safely eat somewhere without him getting sick. Thank you Green Leaves for caring about your clientele and going the extra mile to cater to allergies and celiac. It's appreciated more than you know.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Entirely Separate GF Menu! We love the general Gao’s chicken!

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

— Very

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

Went twice no issues, excellent Chinese food.... worth the drive!

After going 4-5 times, I went for lunch this week, ordered from the gluten free menu, and got glutened .... not just contamination but the whole sick for 3 days glutened. Not sure what happened as I ordered from the GF menu but either the server or kitchen didn't pay attention. So, yes I would go back but I will reinforce they are placing a gluten free order to the kitchen to confirm.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

I am anaphylactic to wheat and celiac. I had an amazing dinner and it’s no reaction! I haven’t had Asian food unless I make it!! I rarely get to eat out!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Wow, so awesome, huge menu. Pork ribs, Teriyaki Beef, Miso soup & Lemon chicken. Lemon was very sweet as the dish didn’t come with rice.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Amazing food! Huge gluten free menu!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Food was excellent. Although it is a shared space I had no bad reactions to the food. Ate there twice in the same week and can’t wait to go back.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Good for takeout

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

I used to love this place, but I’ve been extremely ill with stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting the last two times I’ve eaten here. I have Celiac and eat out more than I should and this is the only place where I’ve had this issue.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Dedicated gf kitchen. Great food and options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Extensive GF menu and delicious food (so far I’ve had the sesame chicken, fried rice, moo goo gai pan) I have to stop myself from going all the time!

The staff was knowledgeable, so many gluten free options!! (They have a whole gluten free menu!) It has been so long since I’ve had Chinese food. It was delicious and I didn’t feel sick at all after eating

I am OBSESSED with this restaurant! One of the only places I've found to have gf bonelss spare ribs. Also LOVE the egg drop soup! I can finally share a meal with my friends when we go out because everything is so yummy we get it all gf and split!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was more then thrilled to come across this restaurant! I’ve been gluten free for 2+ years and have been craving chinese dishes. I ordered pad tai, sushi, and fried rice which were all great! I didn’t have any reactions following. If you are celiac this is worth a drive up. The gluten free menu has a lot of options. I am excited to go again to try something new!

Delicious!! Pleasantly surprised by huge GF menu with lots of selections. So good we took an extra order of chix wings home with us! Would definitely recommend.

Wow! GREAT menu selection and the staff was knowledgeable. I did not get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very gluten conscious, three page gluten free menu from appetizers to desserts

Large gluten free menu. Staff knowledgeable. Generous portions, delicious food. We had Egg Drop Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Beef & Broccoli, and Shrimp with vegetables

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We’ve eaten here a few times and it continues to be our go-to for Chinese food. Very knowledgeable staff. They use water chestnut flour on all of their breaded dishes so we can enjoy orange chicken again! Very extensive gluten free menu.

Extensive certified gluten free menu. 3 out of the 4 of us have celiac. The staff was very friendly and the food came out fast. We will be back here again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Noodle dish, chicken teriyaki and miso soup were great. My daughter has celiac and had no issue. Staff seemed to be very educated.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have been looking for good GF Chinese food for years and I finally found it in York, Maine! The menu is extensive and I did not get sick! It's worth the trip from Boston. PS I also have a shellfish allergy and was OK with that.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We loved it here! So nice - extensive menu and fabulous service! Celiac safe (I’m very strict even with my drinks - and there are many celiac friendly cocktails)!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This was a fantastic experience! I had boneless spareribs for the first time in years ! The staff was fantastic and this place is so worth the drive

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF menu is better than original. Have family members who are GF, I am not, but still choose to order off that menu.

Such an extensive gluten free menu! Very knowledgeable staff and most of all the food was AMAZING! I have celiac and have not had such great Chinese food in years!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ate here tonight, amazing gluten free selection. Very knowledgeable staff, certified Gluten free. Will Definitely Return. A definite must when in the area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

great place and many choices for gluten free food- they even have a whole menu to choose gluten free from. I buy lots of food to take back to Massachusetts and they even pack it so that I can freeze soups etc once I get home.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We went to this restaurant last summer and it was amazing! They even asked if we wanted the GF food in a separate bag.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes