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Not Your Average Joe's

16 ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
9 ratings

As rated by the community

645 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02476

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Great and consistent gf although their options have changed recently.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great GF options- very accommodating menu. Staff is very knowledgeable

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 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

  • Allergen List
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Gluten Intolerant

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It's a relief to go here, though you pay a bit more, that's no surprise. Every been several times and have always been served by the chef or very particularly by a lead server. More recently they offer a roll, which I appreciate. Pasta is great, salmon was good (a bit of an odd combo - squash, pesto, salmon), burger (yum), tried their carrot cake - they didn't let this thaw properly, it was 'ok' - a bit to sugary like some GF stuff tends to be. I don't recall getting sick, but I did have a rough morning after my most recent visit, can't be sure it was NYAJ's. I'll definitely be back there.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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SO YUMMY! Best bread for the table I've ever had. They even made me a gluten free dairy free lobster roll!!!!!!!!!! Also the sorbet was amazing. However I did feel kinda iffy the next day so I am not sure if this restaurant was the culprit or not (thats why it lost its 5th star)

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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They went out of their way to accommodate my son's Celiac but he got sick anyways.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Not bad. Way overpriced.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Food was terrific. GF haddock was awesome. Great service as well.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Waitress was helpful, but food came from a teenage food runner, not the manager or my waitress who I think said "no soy included" and ran away. I had to flag down my waitress to make sure the kitchen got the gluten allergy. She did, but still no manager. Food was gross. Chicken was like rubber. This is the first time I've ever sent my food back in a restaurant and it was my birthday. I've been to other locations and had better luck, but I won't be returning here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Best GF dining experience since having to go gluten-free! Wonderful waitress, too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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The food is FANTASTIC and I love that they have a dedicated GF menu. However, atmosphere is not so much fun. More of an eat and get out of there place, it's a little cold.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Offered GF menu by host and GF rolls arrived unprompted. Wide variety of choices and excellent food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Many excellent GF options and the staff always understands "celiac" and "need to be very careful" and I did not have to belabor the point. LOL

Had a giant family birthday party here back in January (i was visiting again) and 3 of us are GF. Ease in ordering, careful attention to prep....and good food.

Love the Joe's. Wish I had one near me in NY.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great gluten free options and accommodating staff.

Updated 12 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

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Good food. Ordered the salmon and green bean and rice with quinoa. It was yummy. I did not get sick. I was worried the rice was seasoned with something but I think it was butter and I’m not used to seasoning. Anyway, good meal.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Overall Rating

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I’ve had quite a few GF meals from here and they were really good! You can also get GF bread with their dipping sauce for $1.50. Have never been sick from anything and my food is marked GF.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Overall Rating

Review


Immediately offered a GF menu! The chicken I had was great and the side salad even came with GF croutons!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Symptomatic Celiac

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I work not too far from the Burlington location so I ordered takeout - well 3 strikes ( no clue why I gave 3! ) and all done!! I marked gluten sensitive with gluten free bread , to my surprise 3 times getting back to my office with a side of gluten containing focaccia bread with the main bag receipt reading gluten sensitive! Yes, I should’ve checked before leaving but was rushing and had faith! I messaged to tell them, first time I called to double check if this bread was gluten free and response was oops we automatically add that bread. The last email I sent the response I got was sorry it happened again we’re embarrassed.. yup that was it, I responded this location doesn’t seem to take gluten issue’s seriously.. week later NO RESPONSE! Now I definitely do not feel comfortable ordering take out ( that’s not cheap ) or eating in the restaurant

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Overall Rating

Review


A great range of options, servers were very aware, and delicious food. Loved the gf bread and dipping oil they bring out. We’ll worth the $1.50 up charge

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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