Smokestack Urban Barbecue

Amazing ribs! Have eaten at the restaurant once and also did takeout once. Did not get sick either time. No specific GF menu, but the smoked meats are marked GF. As for sides, they’re not marked but wait staff have indicated that baked beans, cucumber salad and apple slaw are GF. They confirmed that cornbread is NOT GF, and one of the bbq sauces is not GF (the bourbon one is not GF) but the others are ok. If you’re in the mood for smoked ribs, can’t go wrong here!

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

Great pulled pork. Apple slaw and cucumber salad were delicious

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Celiac. Highly recommended! Eaten here four times so far. Perfectly safe all four times. True, no gluten free menu, and that’s OK - don’t let that stop you. Smoked meats (ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork) are GF and I usually get the baked beans and cucumber salad (do yourself a favor and get the cucumber salad). Every time I’ve gone the wait staff told me they wouldn’t include cornbread and to stay away from the Bourbon BBQ sauce due to gluten. Their instructions have been consistent and clear every time. The other two BBQ sauces are GF. Pulled pork and ribs are dynamite. I always leave with a full belly and a smile on my face.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Food is delicious and I have never been sick I’ve had the bbq meats and the catfish with good luck. It’s been a while since I’ve gone but each time was delicious and safe for me!

Some of the best BBQ I've eaten in ages. I can't believe I missed this when last in Worcester this summer. Great ribs and reasonable prices. Excellent service to boot. Be careful, the full slab is huge.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent BBQ! In restaurant and catered gf and safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious food but the gluten free options on the menu were limited.

Great food. Have tried all the BBQ meats, the apple slaw, cucumber salad, and the Creole Catfish dinner. Haven't had a problem

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great BBQ. Not too sweet, and the perfect amount of smoke. Ribs and beans were great! Waitress was knowledgeable re gf diet and recommended avoiding one of the sauces.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

BBQ meats are gf. Lots of items marked gf that are not celiac safe because of shared fryer. They were not careful and put cornbread on the plate.

Great place! All bbq meats are GF and they have a lot of variety. Very accommodating!

Delicious pulled pork! Meals come with 2 sides- I ordered apple slaw & mashed potatoes (both gluten free & yummy).

Celiac friendly with a knowledgeable staff. As a habit, I always ask for the kitchen staff to change gloves before preparing my meal.

Lots of cross contamination here. They state they are really only good for those who are "gluten intolerant"

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love it here!! I've been several times for the bbq plates. I'm gluten intolerant and did not get sick.

Delicious food and safe to eat! A bit pricey but worth it

Excellent knowledgable and celiac friendly. Well done! We'll be back!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

While waiting to attend an event at Clark University (less than 10 minutes away), my wife and I needed somewhere to eat dinner. Found this place on the Find Me Gluten-free app and wanted to give it a go.

We ordered the combo platter with brisket, ribs and pulled pork. For sides, we got apple slaw and cucumber salad and the cornbread. We shared the platter between us and it was plenty of food; I am not a small man. Except for the cornbread, the entire thing was gluten-free and we loved every bite. The brisket was incredibly tender from the fat, the ribs were fall off the bone with a dry rub but no sauce until you add your own, and the pulled pork was moist with great bark on the end. The three sauces (Carolina, KC, and Louisiana) were exceptional in their variety.

The price was higher than we are used to at 20.99 for the combo but it was well worth it for the quantity and the quality.

Have at her if you're ever in Wistah!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free items clearly stated on menu, including side dishes and BBQ meats! Server was helpful in answering questions about the BBQ sauce (which ones were G-Free) and even double checked with the kitchen. Very accommodating, so happy one of my favorite restaurants is a safe place for this celiac!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

No dedicated gluten-free menu, but all BBQ meats were gluten free. Asked server if BBQ sauce was GF, she was knowledgeable and made sure to double check with the kitchen. Great experience!

The wait staff was not knowledgeable at all about celiac. they advertise a gluten free menu but do not fully understand it. The manager was extremely rude when we asked her general questions. I will never go back there again.

Celiac friendly?

No

Menu clearly indicates what options are gluten free...great pulled pork platter