Side Hustle Snack Bar

7 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Fries
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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21 Portland St Unit 2
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1, Canada

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

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The gf smash burger is fantastic. My wife was finally able to have that Big Mac flavour she’s been craving for years! The bun is awesome and doesn’t fall apart. They also now have a completely separate gf work station.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

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Most all of their menu is GF/ can be modified for GF. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and said around 1/4 of their customers are celiac. Had an amazing gf fried chicken sandwich with a delicious bun and cheese fries! Best gf meal I’ve had in awhile. Dedicated gf fryers !

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The menu rotates, so the number of gluten free options varies, but they have a dedicated fryer and often have a good fry based dish. The staff is knowledgeable and I’ve never had an issue here. Another review mentions it being extremely salty, and I don’t like a lot of salt, but I’ve never had this happen to my food here.

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
Updated 1 year 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly

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Overall Rating

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I called before I went and asked about the gluten free options. I figured because of the seperate fryer and the reviews and gluten free on the menu that this would be a safe place for me to get some food with my brother and his friends. Unfortunately, i was wrong. The food was great, but any crliac or gluten intolerant person knows that it is not worth it.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I like salt. Before I was celiac I ate at McDonald's and put an entire salt packet on my fries. This was too much salt. Otherwise so extremely good. It's unfortunate. The fries and brownie dessert had too much salt added after cooking. I would definitely come back and try asking for less salt. I had the fried chicken burger and garlic cheese fries. What. A. Chicken. Burger. Wow. My celiac daughter had the Mac fries. I would get those next time. They tasted exactly like a Big Mac and weren't as salty as mine. My husband got the Smashie burger and garlic cheese fries. He said it tasted exactly like Macdonald's too, which wasn't nearly exciting for him since he can still eat there. His fries were also too salty.

The fryer here doesn't have any gluten in it I was told, so no chance of cross contamination that way. The buns tasted like Udi’s. Sauces were delicious. Atmosphere was fantastic. Service was awesome.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Went for Burger Bash and had a delicious chicken burger with garlic cheese fries. I asked and they confirmed they have a dedicated gluten free fryer.

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They take their gluten free seriously! We had a great meal here

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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