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The Friendly Toast

43 ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Pancakes
Safety Rating
28 ratings

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1 Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Have eaten here a few times. They take things seriously it seems. I did not get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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I’ve eaten here a few times and never gotten sick! I’m really sensitive to cross contamination too. I always get the JD Tacos.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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NOT celiac friendly! ordered gf pancakes and a water while on vacation in boston (and let server know about my allergy). I got SO sick after that I couldn’t do anything the rest of my trip. Do not risk it.

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

  • Pancakes

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast All Day
  • Cafe

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Might have been because it was super busy when we were there but my belly let me know my breakfast was cross contaminated.

Celiac friendly?

No

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Absolutely amazing!! Their staff was super knowledgeable and accommodating. No dedicated fryer but they knew to tell me that, and they do have separate prep space for omelettes, sandwiches, and basically everything that isn't deep fried!! They label allergy orders with a little toothpick that says "allergy" on it so you know it is safe. Plus their food is outstanding!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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They offer Udi's bread for their toast. I’ve been several times and haven’t gotten sick.

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Had a delicious chicken sandwich and mimosas for brunch. Can do gf pancakes and almost all of their menu gf. I had confidence they were careful of cross contamination. Deep frier not gf though. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Great place to go with friends for brunch! They have a range of gluten free options and service was great - the waitress was able to answer all of my questions.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Very delicious food. Our server knew about gluten and they had many options. I had the highway strawberry with gluten free French toast instead of oatmeal French toast. Highly recommend it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Had a delicious Gluten free Irish benny. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience.

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We loved this place! We stayed in Boston for 3 day and kept coming here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My son has celiac disease; the food was perfect! They have separate grill for GF food. Service was perfect. People are very friendly and helpful.

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Awesome diner. I'm very happy to have a place both pre- and post-Celiac diagnosis where I can safely AND happily eat. They have a separate GF cooking surface for breakfast.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Very celiac friendly. The new Burlington location is great too. The gf pancakes are cooked on a separate grill, as are the eggs and potatoes. Have eaten here many times without getting sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I've eaten here a handful of times, and have never gotten sick! On my most recent visit this week, the waitress informed me that the kitchen made some changes and that the home fries are now prepared in the gluten free area of the kitchen. Needless to say, I tried them and they were delicious. They make their Udi's GF toast in the GF broiler (though I would still clarify with your server just to be safe). They have so many GF options and it's always a joy to dine here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Staff was extremely knowledgeable. I had a scrambler with fruit, it was delicious! They do have gf bread (udi’s) and pancakes as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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When ordering GF toast immediately asked about allergies and informed me that potatoes not GF. Well educated staff! Next time I'll try the pancakes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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They don't have a gluten free menu...

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Celiac

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Amazing blueberry pancake!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Delicious food and accommodating of gluten free! Any of the pancakes can be made gf and tasted great. Been there twice and haven't gotten sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Food was delicious and waiter was very knowledgable. Waiter spoke of cross contamination with toast, hash browns, and egg wash for French toast. Had an amazing omelette and bacon cooked in separate grill.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Pancakes are gf and delicious but toast apparently is not safe. Staff claimed to have knowledge about celiac, yet I got sick from fab 5.0 on gluten free toast yesterday. Reading now that they use shared toaster..... If they had any knowledge of celiac at all they would know that is unacceptable.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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They were very respectful and knowledgeable. They still use a shared toaster but they are good about cleaning the area they cook gluten free food on.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Literally the best pancakes I've ever had, even before I was Celiac. My mom agreed. The apple pancakes and banana chocolate chip ones were delicious. A must go if you're in Boston.

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Huge plate-sized GF chocolate chip pancakes = win! My husband thought they were so good that they couldn't be GF (but they definitely are/were). Planning to go back and try some of their lunch options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great food. Lots of options. GF pancakes and toast too. They use separate cookware for their gluten free foods! This places rocks.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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The staff are super knowledgable and accommodating for allergies. French toast is really great! They also have good options for lunch and dinner although a little more limiting if you are veg. I usually go with grilled cheese (add ALL the cheeses you want!) and tomato soup. This is one of the few spots I have never gotten sick at. I have definitely become a regular!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I had the gluten free version of the coconut and chocolate chip pancakes. We had a little wait while they set up the separate griddle, but the pancakes were worth waiting for, with a nice texture and good taste.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Tasted good. But I only ate 1/3 before I started getting sick. They claim they cook GF separate but my stomach is telling me different. Would be a great place to eat if eating for a GF fad diet but not for someone with Celiac. They sure didn't seem to care that I am sick either.

Celiac friendly?

No

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The BEST GF pancakes I've ever had. I got the coconut and chocolate chip pancakes and they were phenomenal. The kids loved their GF French toast. We'll be back!!!

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Pancakes were phenomenal- tasted just like I remember a GOOD buttermilk pancake to be. Hollindaise sauce is also gf, so I got to have that as well! I will say the bread (think they use Udi's), fell apart a bit in a Benedict, but again, a rare treat! Waitress warned me about contamination in home fries- took the risk and am feeling a bit off. Home fries are okay, but not good enough to risk the contamination again.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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gluten free pancakes are so good. real maple syrup. large portions. fun place

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Pancakes were better than non-gf pancakes! Highly recommend the king cakes.

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Choose from many gluten-free pancakes flavors. Try the King Cakes: two mini pancakes with bananas, chocolate chips inside with peanut butter and whipped cream.

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Gluten free French toast!! Not on the menu, but they can almost always make it.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Delicious pancakes! I also double checked to make sure there wasn't a mistake. Very good! Would go back in a heartbeat!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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The gf m&m pancakes were so light and fluffy we actually double-checked to make sure they weren't regular pancakes. They were incredible! The chef accidentally made gf King's Cakes (2 chocolate chip banana pancakes with peanut butter in the middle) that weren't needed so they brought those to our table for free. Phenomenal!!! Friendly people and delicious options-- all pancakes except the pumpkin ones can be made gf. I would definitely return.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Went to get the kids GF pancakes as advertised. They weren't serving GF pancakes today. Didn't have any bread options either. I would not classify this restaurant as a GF friendly location.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Really cute and fun. no gluten free menu but gf pancakes and other options

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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This place is really just a sensory overload, in a good way. They are great about gluten allergies. This place is also known for combining different and strong flavors into a meal that is just so amazing. Dont go for something safe here, try something different. They offer gluten free options for their sandwiches, but i will always get the chorizo burrito without the wrap because it is so great. The flavors are so intense! Make sure to get it with home fries. They offer gluten free pancakes too. My favorite is the king cakes which have bananas and chocolate chips and have a layer of peanut butter in between and a great cream sauce on top.

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