XQ'S Pizza, Bar, Grill

I had seen decent reviews on here and in Google Maps and I was excited to try. Unfortunately when I arrived on a Sunday afternoon, we were first told that it was brunch and the only options were the all you can eat brunch or pizza. When I mentioned needing gluten free because of celiac, I was warned that there would be cross contamination. I understood from the menu warning that the pizza was cooked in the same oven, but was hopeful that safety precautions would still be taken.

This place uses a wood fired brick oven for their pizza. Although the gluten free pizza was cooked on a pan, it is prepared in the same area as wheat pizza, with the same ingredients. The pizza maker was not using gloves, and without washing his hands, he put all the ingredients on the pizza from the same bins that were used while he was touching wheat pizzas (so washing hands or using gloves would not have mattered anyway). Definitely not safe for anyone that must avoid gluten.

I cannot comment on gluten free pasta, since it was not available during brunch. I was just really disappointed that they used the disclaimer on the menu and the warning when ordering to just not take any precautions at all. Stay away if a gluten allergy or celiac and you planned on eating pizza.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Excellent pizza. Staff was knowledgeable about gluten free needs. Would definitely return again.

Ate here twice in a week. Once takeout. Seemed to be knowledgeable about gluten free issues. Warned us about possible cross contamination with pizzas. Great service and good quality.

Gluten free pizza!