Stopped in for a quick bite and ended up staying for dessert too - butter chicken was fire, and that gluten-free cupcake? Unreal. Definitely coming back.
Oh my dear beloved Burtons,
This is our go-to restaurant as a Celiac family. Any event, celebration, etc, we are at Burtons. Unfortunately, the Riverdale location is going off of our list and will be returning to the Alexandria location. When I say we go for all the celebrations, I'm not joking.
Yesterday was the worst experience we have ever had at any restaurant and it was brunch on Father's Day. Mother's Day was fine. We were there. No issues. But, Father's Day was a diabolical disaster. If this was our first experience, which I fear it was some people's first time, I would never come back.
Let me start by saying, the serving staff was amazing. You could tell the kitchen was falling apart but they were trying their best to hold the front of house together. I am going to repeat that we were there for brunch so when I say there were no water pitchers or food was unavailable, you know it got worse throughout the day into dinner service. Why advertise specials that you don't have? My husband and I both ordered off the specials menu. Appetizer sold out (at brunch.. yikes), main course was unrecognizable. They didn't have mashed potatoes, which were part of the dish. The sauce was missing from the chicken, and the chicken was more like Jerky. Needless to say, I took my meal home and didn't eat it. I was offered french fries at the end of my meal when I was informed there were in fact no mashed potatoes cooked. I took those home too. My daughter also ordered chicken that she didn't eat because hers was also a dried out jerky form.
I will say, the waitress did comp a piece of chocolate cake, but after spending $150 on meals that 3/4 of us didn't eat, I decided you need to do better. In this economy, $150 for a family of 4 to have brunch comes with a certain expectation and you failed. Like I said, our family adores Burtons and we know what this restaurant is capable of and a busy brunch isn't an excuse to lose customers. I can only imagine what a mess dinner service was when you were running out of food by lunch time. Poor management destroys business. Do better. You have a strong reputation to uphold in the allergy and celiac community.
I recently visited Truefood, and I have to say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu.
The food was absolutely delicious! Every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I was particularly impressed by the variety of options, catering to both health-conscious eaters and those with specific dietary needs. Whether you're vegan, gluten-free, or just looking for something light and tasty, Truefood has something for everyone.
Overall, Truefood is a top-notch restaurant that I highly recommend. If you're looking for healthy, delicious, and beautifully prepared food, this is the place to be! I'll definitely be back soon
Having several food allergies, this was easily the most seamless, delicious, healthy dining experience I had. There were plenty of amazing options.
I got the gluten free air-fried chicken parm with squash spaghetti noodles, a lemon tart, and a lavender matcha latte. My husband got blueberry pancakes, steak&eggs, yogurt fruit parfait, and we split a strawberry arugula salad. The dessert and drinks weren’t too sweet and the food was yummy. Our waiter Craig, did an amazing job making recommendations on items to try.
I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to go out to eat while making conscious health choices, actively trying to avoid inflammatory foods and seed oils, or with food sensitivities/allergies.
Great food and service in a fantastic location. So many gluten free options! Our server, James, was knowledgeable about the menu and super helpful in explaining all the gluten free options available to us. My husband LOVED the beef stew: great flavor, plenty of beef. My salad was huge and fresh, no wilty greens. We split an order of fish and chips, made gluten free with specific batter and dedicated fryers. The batter was SO crispy. My husband ordered the creme brulee with whipped cream and fresh berries for dessert, and it was AMAZING. We enjoyed our visit and look forward to a return trip.
I was at a local coffee shop when I spotted an oatmeal cream pie from Gluten Free Bakery Girl — I literally froze. I haven’t had one in over 12 years since being diagnosed with celiac disease, and this instantly brought me back to childhood. I couldn’t resist.
Y’all… it was SO good. The texture, the flavor, everything about it was nostalgic and perfect. I devoured it before I even thought to take a proper photo (all I’ve got is the empty wrapper 😅).
I’m not usually one to leave reviews, but this was 100% worth it. Can’t wait to try more from this bakery. Thank you for making something so delicious and safe for people like me!
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Emily Mooney
We ended up here on a whim the day of the fall festival. It was crowded but we were seated very quickly. The service was great and was completely unaffected by how packed it was. They had gluten free options available (even dessert, which is rare). I had a BLT on a gluten free bun AND a gluten free strawberry shortcake. I will absolutely be back.
100% dedicated gluten free with a bakery available to the public. Fine dining quality food for bed and breakfast guests. The owner/innkeeper is also Celiac.
I am so excited to have found this place! My youngest daughter is diagnosed Celiac Disease and so cannot have even the slightest bit of cross contamination in her food or she'll be sick.
On Christmas Eve I called to see if they had a dedicated gluten free fryer (my girl loves fries!). I was told no but the man, Jason, who turned out to be the GM, encouraged us to go anyway because they have such an extensive gluten free menu.
I'm glad we gave it a try! When I arrived Jason told me he decided to make a gluten free dedicated fryer in his kitchen and had already started it up to be ready for my daughter's fries!
On top of that, the staff were all lovely and the food was *amazing*!
Jason, if you see this, thank you again! It's rough for a 13 yr old with Celiac Disease; your kindness made a difference!
We will be back!!
Food and service was amazing. Love that our waiter remembered that my sister had a gluten allergy throughout our entire dinner! Rockfish special was SO good
Stopped in here just last night while we were in Cumberland as part of a Pittsburgh to DC e-bike ride. What a great experience. The mussels appetizer was absolutely fantastic, with an excellent sauce for dipping bread once we were through with the mussels themselves. For an entree I did the Abruzzo Pork Ribeye, which was one of the best pieces of pork I have ever had. It was incredibly tender and absolutely a joy to slice right through. The cheese finish around it was excellent well. I was with my dad and he enjoyed the Lamb Chop lollipops, which were perfectly cooked. I was too full to even try the gluten-free cheesecake on the menu, but I have a feeling it would have been great. We ate at the bar, and the service was attentive and helpful but not overbearing. Highly suggest this place if you're in town.
Such a great experience! They have re-done the inside and it looks great! the server was so freindly and she was very attentive. My family raved about the garlic knots that they bring to the table as bread service. I have celiacs, and let the server know when I ordered. Food was delicious, and its the next day and I feel great!
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Lawrence Potts
Lunch after a great morning hike. I had the Belfast Bistro Steak sandwich with fries. It was messy and delicious. Great variety of beer on tap. Great gluten free options too.
They have gluten free pizza that they can make on a separate pan to avoid cross contamination and a dedicated fryer for delicious fried brussel sprouts!
We had a very nice experience there last night for our party of 8. Our server was great, attentive, and personable. The food was very good as well. The Cream of Crab was not the best but those crispy Brussels were on point. The kids menu portion sizes were very large as well. And It was wonderful that they had gluten free options throughout their menu. Thank you!
Best brewery in this area.
(Blueberry, passion fruits was Soooo good).
And they have a Gluten-free beer too.
Foods are so delicious.
Crab pizza was a hit.
Fiah taco, pork taco was really delicious.
Tuna tadaki was very good.
Korean gochujang chicken wing was good too. And side dishes are very tasty too.
Meatloaf was really delicious.
Appetizers are really good, we had to order another round again.
Clean and nice staffs.
Ruddy duck made whole family a very happy dinner.
We will be back.
The Tipped Angus Stout was the most delicious beer I’ve ever had! I haven’t had beer in close to 10 years because of a gluten intolerance, and Silly Yak was the best experience reintroducing beer that I can tolerate! I will be back for sure!!!
Our work dinner was excellent! Everyone found great options on the menu after sharing several appetizers! And there were delicious gluten-free options as well!
Papi’s is so great! They have dairy free and gluten free options and you get free chips and salsa for the table. Their short rib burrito is awesome and they have a nice happy hour too.
The waiter treated us very well. The food was very varied and delicious, but unfortunately, despite serving a gluten-free burger, my celiac son had stomach pain and diarrhea after today's meal. Please take care of cross contamination so that it happens to more celiacs for the safety of their health. Thank you
Bistro has modern atmosphere with reasonable prices and special price offers. I had great flatbread with lobster & shrimp and chicken dumpling soup. My partner’s soup was not as warm as it could have been, and there were only three gluten-free options available on the menu. Nice music in the background and indoor bocce courts. Bowling lanes and several rentable conference rooms upstairs for various occasions.
I had such a positive experience here. When I told them I had Celiac, they were able to make my pizza on a clean tray in the oven to ensure no cross contamination. They can also make sandwiches or burgers with GF bread!
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