Jake n JOES Sports Grille

Came for lunch with a group expecting to only be able to eat lettuce and was pleasantly surprised. Menu is marked with options that can be modified gluten free - they have some baked wings, salads, burger rolls, pasta, steak tips, etc. No dedicated fryer. I asked about the blackened chicken pasta and was assured pasta would be cooked in clean water. A manager brought my food out separately on a covered tray and confirmed it was gluten free. I am not symptomatic so generally can’t speak to presence cross contamination but I felt comfortable eating here.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Pizza and roasted wings seem to be the safest. Separate trays delivered by manager. Never got sick here. Crappy cider selection for such a large bar. Angry orchard.

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

— Somewhat

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 ordered takeout from Jake n Joe’s in Braintree for dinner tonight. I confirmed multiple times about my allergy on the phone and explained that cross contamination in the fryer is an issue for a gluten allergy. The person I spoke with told me that a separate fryer would be used and that they accommodate allergies with no problem. I arrived to get my food and when I asked on arrival to confirm that my food was gluten free, I was told “oh there was an issue with cross contamination but here’s your food.” I explained to the manager that I had asked about it at length and that the staff was giving false information on the phone. Of course I didn’t take the food, but no one seemed to understand the problem with using the same fryer. I am just frustrated and annoyed that my dinner plans were ruined. Hoping that sharing my experience will save someone else the trouble - I will never go back there because it was made very clear to me that although they pride themselves on accommodating allergies, it is actually very unsafe to eat there.

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

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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I have been ordering their gluten-friendly menu items and finally asked the manager how the cauliflower pizza is cooked. They cook it in a conveyor oven with other pizzas which is where I got the gluten cross contamination. He did offer to put it in a separate tray inside the oven instead of directly in the oven, but they usually don't do that.

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

— Not at all

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
• 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?

— Not Much/None

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
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They changed their menu. Only a couple gf options. Don’t bother.

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/None

This was okay. Not a very extensive menu, but was clearly marked with what was gluten free. I got the Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. It was pretty good. (A bit too spicy and I didn’t love the chicken). It was clearly box pasta. Not sure if I’d go again. Pretty mediocre.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

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

— Very

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

We were hesitant to go because there were only 3 reviews (1-5 years ago) and they were very bad- but we went to a different location and it was excellent. I called first and spoke with the manager. He clearly understood Celiac Disease and cross contamination. We went and the staff were very careful, knowledgeable, a manager delivered the food and the quality was excellent!

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

— Very

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