Review of Shady Grove

HATE this place. Absolutely hate it. I’ve tried to eat here more than 10 times 1) because I live down the street, 2) because they have tons of seemingly gluten free options, and 3) because everything there is delicious. Regardless, each time I’ve eaten here I’ve been glutened to some extent, from mild to very severe. I thought I’d be safe with a salad, but found a gluten-containing French fry halfway through that wasn’t supposed to be in there. Pizza is cooked in a shared oven. Fries in a shared fryer + breading. Tomato soup is supposed to be gluten free but the *cheesy* tomato soup has croutons (be careful with this). I’ve noticed the last few times the staff now emphasize that cross-contamination is inevitable in their small kitchen when ordering gluten free. Nothing here is safe.

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?

— Average