Zaftigs Delicatessen

8 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Bread/Buns, Toast
Safety Rating
8 ratings

As rated by the community

335 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Although it is called a delicatessen, it seems to be largely a place to eat. Nothing on the outside to indicate you can eat gf - I found the details in FMGF. No gf marked on the menu, but careful choice and advice from the well-informed server meant we had a good evening meal here.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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i came here for breakfast, and they had really good omelets! there’s not a huge amount of gf options but i loved what i got. staff members were kind and knowledgeable. i would definitely come back again and 100% recommend!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Came for breakfast. They offered any omelet/ egg dish with modifications. They have GF bread but were out of the bagels offered on the menu. Home-fries, latkes, and knishes all are cross contaminated or have gluten. Sever stated I would get extra fruit instead of home fries but I received two orange slices. Menu is NOT marked. I wasn’t sick but on a menu so large it was disappointing to have so few options. Food was good, not great.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 4 months ago read full review

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In 2 Public Collections

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Hot pastrami on GF bagel.
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Food is delicious for gf and non-gf! I feel very comfortable there and have eaten there many times without any issues.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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GF items marked on menu (and they have GF bread and bagels). I got eggs and toast, didn’t trust the cc for home fries. Really good!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 9 months ago read full review

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They have GF items marked on the menu. I felt pretty confident after talking to the waitress, she knew what celiac was and told me which items were risky for cross contamination. The upside is that the food is good and there are several options from omelettes to salads. The downside is that they don't offer GF french toast or pancakes, and none of their amazing baked goods are GF, so I guess that was too much to hope for.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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GF items are marked on the menu. I’m not sure about cross-contamination, but I didn’t have a reaction to the Harvest Salad or the bacon. The waitress seemed knowledgeable and there were a decent amount of options.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Ate here twice and didn’t get sick. They seemed knowledgeable.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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This place used to be great. Decent now. Wish they still had the gf cupcakes.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Not too many vegan options. Concerned with cross contamination. Staff very polite

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My daughter loved her gf bagel and lox. Delicious food. Staff understood gluten free and my daughter didn't get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Do NOT go here if you are celiac!!! After telling them I was celiac and had a gluten allergy, I found a noodle in my meal. I asked the manager and chef what happened and they said they used the same water to cook the veggies as they used to boil their gluten containing pasta. Um, WHAT!?!? To add insult to injury the chef did not even seem concerned by his mistake. This place is unsafe for celiacs and would get zero stars from me if the app allowed that

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food is always amazing here. I ordered a corned beef sandwich but a few minutes later our waitress informed us that the kitchen was out of gluten free bread. I was so bummed. I ended up ordering salmon and a salad, which is healthier in the long run. My advice is to come early or they may be out of the gluten free options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Lovely diner that has gluten-free bagels, bread, and menu choices. Celiac daughter ate breakfast here twice with no problems. She had a bacon and cheese omelette and fruit. Unique and favorite of the locals!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Meh. Not impressed with their attention to detail with gf.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was very knowledgeable and the food was delicious. Lots of good options breakfast and lunch, and they even sell GF (and DF) cupcakes made by a celiac baker!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My new favorite place for breakfast. They can even bake/toast the bagels. Waitress was very knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Pretty good for gluten free. Nice staff, but not incredibly knowledgeable.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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They've recently added a gluten free menu to their selection. Knowledgeable severs and a celiac chef make Zaftigs the go to for celiac diners looking for a hearty breakfast or Jewish deli experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have gluten free bread and bagels for all the sandwich options, as well as fresh baked goods

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I love Zaftigs! If you have celiac you can't have the fries/potatoes, but they can make all sandwiches on gf bread. I have celiac and have never gotten sick. Servers are knowledgeable! Great for breakfast or brunch.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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To say this place has gluten free options is quite a stretch. I would say it has gluten free "option", and it is not a very good option. Look elsewhere.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Really great breakfast! They have gluten free bagels and bread, but they use the same toaster as regular bread so avoid that if you worry about cross contamination. Avoid the potatoes, same cross contamination issue. The servers were very friendly and accommodating!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Lots of food options. gluten-free bread and bagels. ask for the gluten free menu.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a gluten free menu with plenty of options. You won't leave here hungry or sick.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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They have a separate gluten free menu (but make sure to look at the non-GF menu for actual descriptions of the food which the GF menu is lacking). They have GF bagels and bread and the food is delicious! The waitress asked me if it was a sensitivity or allergy when she saw me ordering off of the GF menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Numerous GF options and separate GF menu. The picture of my hot pastrami on bagel says it all.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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both here and Natick are great. udis bread and bagels but they sometimes run out. make sure your waiter knows what they are doing or get the manager for help. never got sick. I go often.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Bread is small but very yummy! They were out of gf bagels which was unfortunate, but I had a breakfast sandwich on the bread and it was very good.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff seemed well informed and the menu had a lot of options.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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