GrillFriends Restaurant — Restaurant in Gloucester

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...

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...

Elevated cuisine without the “pomp and circumstance” typically associated with a skillfully prepared meal - couple that with a comfortable environment and this makes Grill Friends just as perfect for an everyday routine as it is for an occasional treat. Local residents are lucky to have an establishment like this in their neighborhood.

I ordered the Garden Omelette and was particularly impressed with how a basic breakfast “staple” could be so satisfying and enjoyable.

I can’t wait to come back to MA so I can...