The Friendly Toast

Best GF bread I have ever had! Love this place.

They live up to their name of being friendly. Gluten free toast and pancakes, no waffles. Food came out marked with allergy flags.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

i was just looking for a quick stop on the road that had gluten free options. i saw good reviews about this place, so i went. when I got there, i told the server very clearly and multiple times that i had celiac and needed to eat something gluten free. she brought out my food and i double checked that it was gluten free. she was kind about it and said it was. after a couple bites, i realized that the pancake tasted a little like it had flour in it. i checked with the server to make sure it was gluten free, and she came back telling me she “accidentally gave me the wrong one”. she came back out and gave me a gluten free pancake, which was really good, but still. i got a stomachache and felt really sick after. really disappointing.

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

Food was excellent, if you have a gluten allergy/celiac disease they use a completely different chef & station. The service was pretty good as well!

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

Staff was knowledgeable, accommodating, and kind! Many options can be made gluten free and food is flagged as allergy when served at the table. Super fun atmosphere too! Must visit if in the area!

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

— Very

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

Nice GF breakfast options and a very cute place!

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

— Somewhat

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

Food tasted excellent but despite choosing options that were labeled GF, discussing with wait staff and having the food come out with an allergy label, I got sick. Super unfortunate.

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?

— Excellent

Had a great experience here. 2/4 of us have celiac and had an omelette with gf bread with home fries! Recommend

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?

— Good

I chose to go here based on so many positive reviews. I had eggs, sausage, breakfast potatoes and the gluten free bread (costs extra). As soon as I finished the meal I began feeling sick. Definitely was not gluten free despite telling the server I had celiac and needed gluten free.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Server was knowledgeable and checked with chef to make sure food would be safe

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

— Somewhat

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

Amazing gf pancakes, totally worth a visit

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

My daughter has celiac disease and we had the best experience at The Friendly Toast while visiting Boston for college orientation. The host who seated us was friendly and knowledgeable about their celiac safe procedures. The waiter helped her choose the New Hampshire scramble which she loved (came out with a gluten allergy stick). It's small even with outdoor seating so there was a wait, but there's a lovely shaded playground and street benches just down the street where you can wait til they buzz your phone. Traveling with celiac is stressful, and finding a place that cheerfully accommodates and frees you up to just relax and enjoy a meal is a treasure.

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Lots of menu items can be made gluten free. My waiter asked if I had a gluten allergy and my food was served with an identifying allergy stick.

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

Our 9 year old has Celiac and is very reactive. We had an awesome experience this morning for breakfast. We checked in on the waiting list using yelp on our way over to save some time in line. Almost everything on the menu can be modified and the staff was very knowledgeable. We ordered both our kids hot hot chocolate and our server, Bruno, came over proactively and said the hot chocolate packet did not specify that it was GF so he came to the table with it. Turns out it is Ghirardelli’s and it’s not GF. Shame on us but he would have been contaminated if not for the server. Our son ordered the ridiculously special banana chocolate chip pancakes with bacon and peanut butter on top and loved it. You would not know it was GF. The service was indeed friendly and it was overall an exceptional and safe experience. We will return!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Offers online ordering

I haven’t been sick in two year but 6 bites into my supposed “gluten free” pancakes and I got sick immediately. DO NOT eat the pancakes. I have celiac disease.

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

— Not very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Looooooved this place!! GF pancakes were so good!!! We would definitely return next time we are in town. ❤

I asked for gluten free, they brought out a pile of fries on my plate, which I know are not gluten free. She said oh the sandwich is, but the fries aren’t. IF I ASKED FOR GLUTEN FREE WHY WOULD YOU PUT GLUTEN ON TOP OF MY FOOD? Anyways, they brought back out the same sandwich with home fries. Thanks guys. You’re really doing a terrible job.

Celiac friendly?

No

Not a lot of GF options beyond pancakes, but the GF pancakes were great. My 7yo celiac daughter loved them (with chocolate chips) and felt fine afterwards.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing pancakes and service! I’m super sensitive and I was totally fine. I would definitely go back here if I ever visit Boston again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Many gluten free options, dedicated kitchen space, and it came out clearly identified as an allergy order. Bonus - I didn’t get sick, and I’m super sensitive.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing pancakes! Great service

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I will start by saying the food is delicious and they were accommodating to my gluten allergy requests...had huevos rancheros with gf bread because the corn tortillas are fried in cross contaminated oil. Why I’m giving 3 stars is because of the service. There were at least 4 servers on the floor at a time and I waited forever to even get water...then another 30 minutes for my check. Wasn’t even that busy so I wasn’t sure what the issue was. Would come here again regardless, but be prepared for lackluster service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great experience at the friendly toast! My sister and I are both extremely sensitive and neither of us got sick. Their gf pancakes are amazing and they have a separate gf grill, so the home fries are 100% gluten free with no cross contamination. I do believe though that their regular fries are not gluten free. They also have gluten free bread (and can be toasted with no cross contamination.) I will definitely be going again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Blueberry pancakes were delicious! Ate here twice with no problems.

Our waitress explained our gluten free options and seemed knowledgeable but I'm pretty sure we got regular toast even though our items were marked with allergy tags. My mom, myself and my daughter all got sick. :(

Celiac friendly?

No

Best gluten free vegan pancakes!

Great Gluten-Free pancakes!

Lots of GF options. The GF pancakes are really interesting and have a slightly corn flavor. Probably some of the best I’ve had. I didn’t even need syrup!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious, ordered the BLT Benny. Didn’t realize it came with deep fried tomatoes so they had to make me another one with fresh tomatoes. Tasted amazing definitely would come back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best GF pancakes. Great GF sandwiches. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent experience! Service was great, i had eggs benedict on gluten free toast. Great to be able to order this with bread for a change!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very knowledgeable. I had an out-if-this-world blueberry pancake. Mine came with an allergy stick in it. The rest of the family enjoyed it as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is amazing! Absolutely adorable and delicious choices for GF! My daughter had the GF French toast, home fries and a bowl of fresh berries! Highly recommend, however wait can be insane so go to Yelp and out yourself on the wait list before arriving!

Awesome food and service! I had the pancake the the home fries. They were both humongous portions and tasted amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I can’t begin to tell you how amazing the wait staff was and the GM Matt! Both my children have celiac disease & for the first time in a long time had wonderful pancakes out for breakfast! Thank you for being so careful for my kids!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’m sad to see other negative reviews, because I had a great experience here! The GF pancakes are divine and when I asked about the veggie bacon, the waitress went to double check with the kitchen staff to make sure she had the right answer (it’s not). It seemed like the staff was well trained and informed when I went.

10/10, this place had delicious food and a great atmosphere. Couldn’t even tell the pancakes were GF

Horrible service and my order returned with toast on it after I explained carefully. They also reassured me that the home fries were gluten free. I had a reaction immediately. Never going back.

Waitress was knowledgeable, separate kitchen space for gf, best pancakes my son has ever had. We were in town for four days. We ended up going to this place twice because we thought everything was yummy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had double checked with the waitress that everything was gluten free. I even checked with the waiter who brought breakfast over. Very disappointed that pretty soon after that I had a major celiac attack. Would not recommend for those with celiac disease.

Celiac friendly?

No

Cool place, friendly staff, good food....

Celiac friendly?

Yes

dedicated gluten free grill. GF pancakes that are yummy. they take it seriously.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free monte cristo was incredible. Have never gotten sick at either location

Sadly, pancakes cannot be both gluten free and vegan. They can only be one or the other. However I had the lobster avocado toast and it was sooooooooo yummy!!!!!! And no reaction !

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious pancakes. Not exactly sure how careful they are, but I've eaten here several times without getting sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have celiac and was glutened when I visited here recently, unfortunately. Despite calling in advance to ask about allergy policies, notifying the server of my disease, and specifically asking for clean cookware/utensils, I still got very sick. I will not visit again.

That said the GF pancakes were reasonable, service was prompt, and the restaurant vibe was nice. Someone who is avoiding gluten for personal preference rather than illness may really like this place.

Celiac friendly?

No

Got the gf banana and chocolate chip pancakes. Really good - will go again. I want to try the blueberry pancakes next.