GrillFriends Restaurant

As someone who can’t eat either gluten or dairy, this cafe is by far the best I’ve found anywhere on the North Shore! The staff always go well out of their way to accommodate me and anyone with a gluten allergy. And the best part is that the food they make is not only perfectly safe, but EXTREMELY delicious! I go here almost once a week and have for the last several months, and not once have I ever gotten sick. Any time I feel like trying a new menu item, I know with certainty I wont have to worry about cross-contamination or going home ill. Beyond the food, the people who work here are amazing. Every time I’m in, the staff members take time out of their day to chat with me and make me feel seen and part of the community. I love how cozy and fun the atmosphere is inside, and their patio sits on a beautiful, quiet little street that’s perfect for relaxing at the end of a hard work week. I love bringing my friends here to try the food so they can fall in love with this little corner of Gloucester too. ❤️

When a person has celiac disease and eats gluten, they are sick for weeks.I asked the staff about their gluten-free food and notified the staff that the food had to be gluten-free because of celiac disease. They said they had dedicated prep, dedicated deep fryers, no cross-contamination. Yet my son right after he ate vomit 🤢 repeatedly. That is what happens when someone with celiac is glutenized. Gluten damages the small intestines of people with celiac disease!!!! People can die of this condition. Please take this seriously. People who are traveling because of moving should be able to eat out and not have to worry! I am so tired of people thinking gluten-free is a fad. It is a horrible condition in this world filled with gluten and people not caring or advertising gluten-free but lying.

Visited with my family and it was amazing! Great Service! Had all Gluten Free BLT, BLT Avocado and Chicken tender and it was exceptional. Now we have a place to go when we visit Gloucester with the best food, service and atmosphere. Wish i could add 5 more starts to the rating.