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Review: Burton’s Grill in Boston, Massachusetts

Last Updated on by the Celiac-Disease.com Staff

Restaurant Review: As I sat at the bar enjoying my gluten-free beer in a tall glass, I observed other people eating their lunches. I was surprised to see individuals who had ordered full plates of fried calamari, not to share, but to eat as a main course. I guess that is one of the big advantages of being gluten-free.  I am forced to eat healthier foods!  I love fried calamari, don’t get me wrong, but an entire plate of fried seafood would leave me feeling heavy, even if it were gluten-free.

It took quite some time for my order to be served, but the wait left me feeling more assured that my meal was being prepared correctly. The hand-cut fries were delicious, and the cornmeal encrusted fish was crispy, perhaps a little dry, but it tasted quite good dipped in the side dish of pink tartar sauce.  The bun, well, I gave it a fair shot, but I left half of it there and I ate the sandwich with a fork and knife in the end.

Overall, I was satisfied with my experience at Burton’s Grill.  The bun was a disappointment, but the rest of my dining experience was satisfying.  I am glad to know that I have a Burton’s Grill in Connecticut near my home.  A return visit is in order.

Note: This above review was done by gluten-free Inspired for their Boston location.  You can find Burton’s Grills other locations here.

Restaurant: Burton’s Grill

Website: Burton’s Grill

Gluten-Free Menu: Available on menu page (downloadable!)

Location(s):

Boston Location
1363 Boylston St
The Shops at Trilogy
Two blocks from Fenway Park
On Street & Validated Parking
boston@burtonsgrill.com
T 617.236.2236

Chick-Fil-A’s Gluten-Free Menu

Last Updated on by the Celiac-Disease.com Staff

Have a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in your area? This national chicken fast-food chain seems to be sprinkled pretty much everywhere throughout the United States, so chances are with a little work, you can find one in your area.

Official Website Menu Information: Chick-Fil-A Restaurants Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Chick-Fil-A Location Near You

Below we’ve collected what foods are currently safe to eat at Chick-Fil-A restaurants for your convenience:

Chick-Fil-A Gluten-Free Menu

After browsing through their current gluten-free menu, it looks like they do have quite a selection of Celiacs to choose from.  Their list includes a number of entrees, breakfasts, sides, desserts, sauces/dressings, and even condiments!

Entrees (ask for a certified gluten-free bun):

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  • Grilled Chicken Deluxe Sandwich
  • Chick-fil-A® Grilled Market Salad (not including toppings)
  • Grilled Chick-fil-A® Nuggets (8 or 12 count)

Dipping Sauces and Dressings:

  • Barbecue Sauce
  • Honey Mustard Sauce
  • Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce
  • Polynesian Sauce
  • Buttermilk Ranch Sauce
  • Chick-fil-A® Buffalo Sauce
  • Spicy Dressing
  • Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
  • Zesty Apple Cider Dressing
  • Light Italian Dressing
  • Fat-Free Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing
  • Reduced-Fat Berry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
  • Chick-fil-A® Sauce

Sides:

  • Fruit Cup
  • Side Salad*
  • Superfood Side
  • Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®
  • Yogurt Parfait*

Condiments:

  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Mayonnaise
  • Light Mayonnaise
  • Apple Jelly
  • Grape Jelly
  • Mixed Fruit Jelly

Breakfast:

  • Bacon slice
  • Sausage patty
  • Hash Browns
  • Eggs (no biscuit)

Kid’s Meals:

  • Grilled Chick-fil-A® Nuggets (4 or 6 count)
  • Buddy Fruits® Pure Blended Fruit To Go applesauce
  • Honest Kids® Apple Juice

Beverages:

  • All Beverages

Desserts:

  • Ice Dream® Cup
  • Chocolate Syrup
  • Blueberry Topping

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Wendy’s Gluten-Free Menu

Last Updated on by the Celiac-Disease.com Staff

Are you a fan of Wendy’s restaurants? Wendy’s has been widely successful over the years due to their great tasting foods, but did you know that its menu includes a number of gluten-free items as well?

Official Website Menu Information: Wendy’s Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Wendys Location Near You

Here at Celiac-Disease.com, we’ve managed to research and verify the following items at Wendy’s are indeed gluten-free and safe to eat:

Wendy’s Gluten-Free Menu

Wendy’s Meats:

  • Hamburger Patty
  • Ultimate Grill Chicken Fillet+

Wendy’s Condiments:

  • American Cheese
  • Buttery Best Spread
  • Natural Swiss Cheese
  • Cheddar Cheese Sauce
  • Bacon
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Onion
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Honey Mustard Sauce
  • Special Thousand Island Sauce*
  • Tartar Sauce*
  • Dill Pickles
  • Ranch Sauce
  • Reduced Fat Sour Cream*

Wendy’s Baked Potatoes:

  • Plain
  • Sour Cream & Chives
  • Bacon & Cheese*
  • Broccoli & Cheese*
  • Chili & Cheese*

Wendy’s Salads:

  • Caesar Side Salad (without croutons)
  • Garden Side Salad (without croutons)
  • Baha Salad – Seasoned Tortilla Strips+

Wendy’s Side Items:

  • Chili
  • Hot Chili Seasoning Packet
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Mandarin Orange Cup

Wendy’s Beverages:

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Coca-Cola®
  • Diet Coke®
  • Sprite®
  • Barq’s Root Beer*
  • Coke Zero®*
  • Dr. Pepper*
  • Fanta® Orange*
  • Hi-C® Flashin’ Fruit Punch*
  • Minute Maid®Light Lemonade*
  • Pibb Xtra*
  • Dasani® Water*
  • Nesquik® Low Fat Chocolate Milk
  • Nesquik® Low Fat White Milk

Wendy’s Dressings:

  • Avocado Ranch Dressing*
  • Classic Ranch Dressing*
  • Italian Vinaigrette Dressing*
  • Creamy Red Jalapeno Dressing*
  • Fat-Free French Dressing*
  • Light Classic Ranch Dressing*
  • Lemon Garlic Caesar Dressing*
  • Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing*
  • Thousand Island Dressing*

Wendy’s Frostys™:

  • Chocolate FrostyTM
  • Vanilla FrostyTM
  • Coffee Toffee Twisted FrostyTM
  • M&M’s® Twisted FrostyTM
  • Chocolate Fudge Frosty Shake
  • Strawberry Frosty Shake
  • Vanilla Bean Frosty Shake

Wendy’s Dipping Sauces:

  • BBQ Nugget Sauce
  • Sweet & Sour Nugget Sauce
  • Honey Mustard Nugget Sauce
  • Honey Nugget Sauce*
  • Wild Buffalo Ranch Sauce*
  • Heartland Ranch Sauce

* – Certain menu items may vary from store to store and may not be available at all locations.
+ – Contains maltodextrin.

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Panera Bread’s Gluten-Free Menu

Last Updated on by the Celiac-Disease.com Staff

Being someone who makes much of his living from home on the internet, I’ve always found that going out and working in public can be satisfying at times. In order to do this, I simply need my laptop and a wireless internet connection (WiFi).

Probably my favorite place to “work” while out in public has to be Panera Bread. They offer a very relaxing atmosphere, and they have a number of great gluten-free items on their menu, making for an affordable and productive work environment.

While researching what Panera menu items are gluten-free, I was able to confirm the following should be okay to consume (though I still recommend making sure they are aware of your dietary needs to avoid cross-contamination!):

Official Website Menu Information: Panera Bread Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Panera Bread Location Near You

Below we’ve collected what foods are currently safe to eat at Panera Bread for your convenience:

Panera’s Gluten-Free Menu

**Note: Although we do our very best to meet your special requirements, we cannot rule out the possibility of cross-contact between these items and gluten-containing foods in our bakery cafe.**

**Note: Gorgonzola and bleu cheeses are commonly made with mold incubated on wheat. Some may choose to avoid these cheeses for this reason and you may substitute another cheese if you prefer. Items containing these ingredients are indicated below with (G) or (BC).**

Salads including the Salad Dressing (source of modified food starch is corn):

  • Greek Salad Fandango Salad (G)
  • Caesar Salad (without croutons)
  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (without croutons)
  • Mediterranean Salmon Salad
  • Salmon Caesar Salad (without croutons)
  • Asian Sesame Chicken Salad (without Won Ton noodles)
  • Classic Cafe Salad
  • Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
  • Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken
  • Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (G)
  • California Mission Chicken Salad
  • Orchard Harvest Chicken Salad (G)
  • Chopped Chicken Cobb Salad (G)
  • BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad

Soups:

  • Low Fat Vegetarian Black Bean
  • Cuban Black Bean and Lentil
  • Vegetarian Roasted Red Pepper & Lentil
  • Vegetarian Butternut Squash
  • Creamy Tomato (without croutons)
  • Low-Fat Vegetarian Southwest
  • Tomato & Roasted Corn
  • Turkey Chickpea Chili
  • Summer Corn Chowder
  • Low-Fat Chicken Tortilla Soup

Salad Dressings:

  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Caesar
  • Greek
  • Poppyseed
  • Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Asian Sesame Vinaigrette
  • White Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Roasted Garlic & Meyer’s Lemon Vinaigrette
  • BBQ Ranch

Beverages:

  • Coffee
  • Juice, both apple, and orange
  • Lemonade
  • Milk
  • Soda, fountain, and bottled
  • Tea, regular, and Chai Tea
  • All lattes & Frozen beverages
  • Strawberry Smoothie
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Gingerbread Latte
  • Panera Bread Potato Chips

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Subway’s Gluten-Free Menu

Last Updated on by the Celiac-Disease.com Staff

These days it seems like a Subway restaurant is about as difficult to find as a McDonald’s restaurant! I seriously have 4 Subway restaurants within one mile of my workplace (not joking!).

Wouldn’t it be great if Subway offered gluten-free foods? Unfortunately, as their focus is on bread and the insane amount of cross-contamination possibilities, we are pretty much out of luck.

Official Website Menu Information: Subway Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Subway Location Near You

A quick browsing over the most current version of the document shows that many of the salads appear to be gluten-free. With the exceptions of the Seafood Sensation, Meatball Marinara, and Sweet Onion Teriyaki Chicken, all the other salads are safe (assuming they care to avoid cross-contamination).

If you decide to try a Subway salad, you’ll want to make sure you tell them to hold the croutons.  Oh, and as for the salad dressings, the only one which appears to contain gluten is the “Atkins Sweet as Honey Mustard,” so you’ll want to avoid that as well!

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Have you ever tried eating at a Subway since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease?