Tomboy Tavern

I’m not sure why this place got such great reviews. They do have gluten free buns available for burgers, but the fries are cooked in a shared frier and the waitstaff wasn’t very familiar with the risk of cross-contamination. I tried ordering the chili before finding out that it had meat (even though it wasn’t labeled ok the menu), and then I asked for the portobello burger on a gluten free bun. The waiter told me it was fine but then came back and said if was marinated in soy sauce, so it was off-limits. I ended up getting the kale salad which was overdressed and not very good. Can’t really recommend this place as they don’t label gluten free items on the menu and don’t have a ton of options. Also if you’re vegetarian and GF, definitely don’t come here.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Our server was super nice and asked if I had celiac after I ordered a burger with a gf bun. He explained that the fryer is shared (so not gf) and that the kitchen could prepare everything to avoid cross contamination. I got the Tomboy burger with a gf bun and a side house salad, everything was delicious, especially the salad!

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

The menu does not say anything about GF options but they can accommodate just about anything. They cooked my meal in a separate pan to avoid cross contamination, and offered several options and alternatives to accommodate my allergies. It was a five star service experience!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

We enjoyed two lunches here. The food we had for the most part was excellent - didn’t love the quinoa salad, but the burger (on a really yummy gf bun), burnt ends pork sammie, and nachos were great. Loved the dry cider they have as well!

Service was very friendly and they seemed knowledgeable and attentive to gf issues as well. When I ordered fries with my burger on a gf bun, I was asked if I had celiac disease and was told the fries were cooked in a shared fryer. I was also told that they would cook my burger on a dedicated cook top for me. I didn’t have any issues after either of our two lunches here, so I was a happy camper!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

I was there yesterday and they are not at all gluten free friendly. They were friendly. But they couldn’t make me anything 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/None

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

— Poor

Gluten free items are clearly marked on the menu, but you have to ask if they are Celiac friendly as I don't believe they have a separate fryer for gluten free items. The server was very accommodating and knew exactly what I meant when I told her I had Celiac disease thou, and she said she would speak to the kitchen and make sure the cooks changed their gloves and prepared my food in a clean space. I ordered the Carnitas which were marked as GF and they were incredibly delicious! I didn't get glutened and it was a good experience overall. I would definitely go back there the next time I'm in town.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Ate a burger there and trout never got sick! Awesome tasty food

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Server said they could accommodate us being celiac. Said the ticket was noted and kitchen staff was verbally told Took 35mins for burger to come out. (They did comp it) my son is not super sensitive and a few hours later he was extremely sick!! This place is not safe!! He had a hamburger only with meet cheddar cheese and Udi’s GF bun.... eat this place at risk!!!!

Celiac friendly?

No

Love their salads and burgers! So good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic food. Staff went out of their way to help me! Will be back!

*shrimp tacos 10/10

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Waiter very knowledge about cross contamination. I ordered the chicken sandwich without a bun and it was excellent. Side salad was very good with a gluten free champagne vinaigrette.

Great hamburgers! The fries are cooked in the same oil as the flour items. We go here everyone we visit Telluride.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My son has celiac and we ate here three times the week we were in town. The managers and servers were very conscientious about my son’s meal being prepared safely. While they don’t have a separate kitchen for GF, I think they did an excellent job accommodating. The food and ambiance are great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Tyler at Tomboy Tavern took extra care to notify the kitchen about my daughter having Celiac. The staff were knowledgeable and beyond helpful! They were so great we had 3 meals there in 5 days. A gem in Mountain Village!

Awesome place in Mountain Village! Right off the main plaza. Very busy even at 2pm but they had really great food. The atmosphere was also great and all the servers and staff were so friendly. They DON'T have dedicated fryers so the fries are not GF. They do have a gf bun so most of the burgers/sandwiches are fair game. Also the salads which looked great. I had the Tomboy burger and it was delicious! Didn't get sick which is always the best part.

We eat at Tomboy Tavern every time we go to Telluride. The food is awesome and I have never felt sick. They have gf fries and hamburger buns. We also had a steak. It was great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes