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Bugaboo Creek

ebrbetty

By ebrbetty
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ebrbetty
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has anyone eaten here since they have a gluten-free menu? how was it? what'd ya get lol

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aaascr
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Funny enough... I went to their website and

the only menu that did not come up properly

was the gluten free one!

I went there a year ago (in Duluth GA)

and the staff at the time had no clue so

I didn't eat there -sorry I couldn't be more

help, but I think I would definitely have

a talk with the manager prior to eating there.

ebrbetty Rising Star
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thanks, i had no trouble with the site, was just hoping someone could tell me more

megzmc3611 Rookie
megzmc3611
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has anyone eaten here since they have a gluten-free menu? how was it? what'd ya get lol

I have not been personally, but saw on another post that someone successfully ate at the Bugaboo in Burlington, MA.

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thank you :D

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thank you :D

It seems that they are pretty new at it though...from what I have heard they are not nearly as far along as Outback. So you may have to explain things a bit more thoroughly than restaurants like Outback, Legals, and PF Changs. I am thinking to try the one in Burlington soon, as I work a couple miles away...but of course have been a bit nervous as I am sure you are too!

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I've been thinking of trying legal seafood in natick/framingham but was told its always very busy and the tables are set up so you're practically sitting on top of the ppl next to you..[think cafeteria style] I hate that, do they have booths?

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We went to the Bugaboo Creek in Braintree last weekend. My daughter was fine. I can't remember what she ordered except that it was some sort of dinner salad with chicken. I had seen from their website that they had a gluten free menu. When I mentioned to the server that we needed that menu, she was totally confused, had no idea what gluten was and said they don't have such a menu (in her defense, she was nice though). Anyway, I found the manager and, yes, they have a gluten free menu. The manager came over, went over the menu with my daughter and oversaw her meal being cooked in the kitchen. She seemed quite knowledgable and it was fine. Despite the confusion, we'd go again. If it makes a difference, she's also dairy free and that wasn't a problem either.

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We went to the Bugaboo Creek in Braintree last weekend. My daughter was fine. I can't remember what she ordered except that it was some sort of dinner salad with chicken. I had seen from their website that they had a gluten free menu. When I mentioned to the server that we needed that menu, she was totally confused, had no idea what gluten was and said they don't have such a menu (in her defense, she was nice though). Anyway, I found the manager and, yes, they have a gluten free menu. The manager came over, went over the menu with my daughter and oversaw her meal being cooked in the kitchen. She seemed quite knowledgable and it was fine. Despite the confusion, we'd go again. If it makes a difference, she's also dairy free and that wasn't a problem either.

thank you so much, I think We'll give it a try this weekend..been getting Mexican every weekend for the last couple months, although the gluten-free Mexican restaurant we go to is awesome I need a change

hugs Betty

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thank you so much, I think We'll give it a try this weekend..been getting Mexican every weekend for the last couple months, although the gluten-free Mexican restaurant we go to is awesome I need a change

hugs Betty

Betty,

Where is the mexican restaurant you go to?

Thanks!

I've been thinking of trying legal seafood in natick/framingham but was told its always very busy and the tables are set up so you're practically sitting on top of the ppl next to you..[think cafeteria style] I hate that, do they have booths?

I go to Legal's in Burlington about once a month and have never had a problem...they seem very careful about everything. Usually I have a manager come out and talk to me without even asking to see him/her (they must be alerted each time there is a special order). In the bar area the tables are very close and you are basically eating with strangers! However, there is an entire area of the restaurant with booths and separate tables which are much more private. I am not sure how the Natick one is set up, but I would imagine all the restaurants are set up in a similar manner?

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Betty,

Where is the mexican restaurant you go to?

Thanks!

I go to Legal's in Burlington about once a month and have never had a problem...they seem very careful about everything. Usually I have a manager come out and talk to me without even asking to see him/her (they must be alerted each time there is a special order). In the bar area the tables are very close and you are basically eating with strangers! However, there is an entire area of the restaurant with booths and separate tables which are much more private. I am not sure how the Natick one is set up, but I would imagine all the restaurants are set up in a similar manner?

hi megan, we go to "Rancho Chico" in plainville, its on Rt 1

its family owned, great food.. TONS of it and your own gluten free menu!! I get 3 meals out of my one dish, go hungry.. Yummy!!

thanks for the thumbs up on legal, is it expensive?

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hi megan, we go to "Rancho Chico" in plainville, its on Rt 1

its family owned, great food.. TONS of it and your own gluten free menu!! I get 3 meals out of my one dish, go hungry.. Yummy!!

thanks for the thumbs up on legal, is it expensive?

Come to think of it, I think you told me about Rancho Chico awhile back....

I really miss Mexican and need to get there soon!

Yes, Legal's is pretty expensive...

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I eat at Bugaboo in Watertown near Arsenal Mall in Mass. I go at least every other month. So far no problems. But, I have been 4 times since the gluten-free menu came out. The third time it was different menu, and the fourth it was back to the old one!? So, I was a little concerned. I stick to the same thing each time and have been ok. I get the lemon seasoned trout, smashed potatoes and veggies. Yum. The servers definitley don't have a clue what gluten free is, but the cooks seem to. They always ask if I want bread!!!

Where is Plainville? Is it in the Boston area or North South?? Thanks

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I eat at Bugaboo in Watertown near Arsenal Mall in Mass. I go at least every other month. So far no problems. But, I have been 4 times since the gluten-free menu came out. The third time it was different menu, and the fourth it was back to the old one!? So, I was a little concerned. I stick to the same thing each time and have been ok. I get the lemon seasoned trout, smashed potatoes and veggies. Yum. The servers definitley don't have a clue what gluten free is, but the cooks seem to. They always ask if I want bread!!!

Where is Plainville? Is it in the Boston area or North South?? Thanks

the rancho chico is on rt 1 in plainville (we think of it as Attleboro, Mass] if coming from watertown take the mass pike to 495 south to rt 1 south,its right after the 2d set of lights on the right. [1 mile]..its worth the drive!!!! if you go to the website they may have directions

i'm in needham a lot, thats where I grew up and they have a great gluten-free store in town!

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the rancho chico is on rt 1 in plainville (we think of it as Attleboro, Mass] if coming from watertown take the mass pike to 495 south to rt 1 south,its right after the 2d set of lights on the right. [1 mile]..its worth the drive!!!! if you go to the website they may have directions

i'm in needham a lot, thats where I grew up and they have a great gluten-free store in town!

Is the rt 1 exit number 14(Gilette Stadium)?

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yes, but not towards the stadium, the other way :D

I'll be there for lunch tomorrow lol

I get the grilled chicken with peppers and onions,comes out sizzling and another huge plate with beans, rice, sour cream, lettece tomatos homemade guacamole...its gotta be at least 2 lg chicken breasts grilled and sliced into strips..i ask them to top my chicken and peppers with melted cheese :rolleyes: oh ya..they give me warm corn tortillas to roll everything up in. I always have to bring at least half of it home, hubby too

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yes, but not towards the stadium, the other way :D

I'll be there for lunch tomorrow lol

I get the grilled chicken with peppers and onions,comes out sizzling and another huge plate with beans, rice, sour cream, lettece tomatos homemade guacamole...its gotta be at least 2 lg chicken breasts grilled and sliced into strips..i ask them to top my chicken and peppers with melted cheese :rolleyes: oh ya..they give me warm corn tortillas to roll everything up in. I always have to bring at least half of it home, hubby too

Wow...I can't believe I am so close...

I live less than ten minutes away! My sis and I LOVE mexican....this could become a regular for us too!

amybeth Enthusiast
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I have eaten at Bugaboo 3-4 times since the gluten-free menu came out without any problems. Last week I stopped in - ordered something I had had before and specified to the waitress that I needed it prepared gluten free. She said, it is a gluten free item. I explained that I needed her to tell the kitchen that I needed it prepared that way and that they needed to monitor what it came in contact with in the kitchen.

I live about 25 minutes away, and I barely made it home. I was SO sick. I was crying b/c my stomach pain was so great and my "gluten-ed" symptoms were so intense. I called and requested to speak with the manager. I explained very nicely that I knew Saturday nights are busy, but they needed to know that my request was not followed through on.

She didn't even ask who served me or where I was sitting. In fact, the best she offered was, next time come in and a manager will watch your meal the whole way through the kitchen.

Personally, I feel you should train your staff to handle any allergy without being babysat by a manager.

I was NOT pleased with our conversation, and I will probably NOT go back.

My fiance' is in the restaurant business, so I double checked with him - and he felt that the manager handled my health needs in a pretty non chalant (sp?) manner, and that I should be unhappy with her response. (Wanted to make sure I wasn't eliminating a possible restaurant too rashly!!!!!)

If I get brave enough I may go back, b/c it's a nice meeting point between my sister's home and mine, but it will not be for a LONG while. Bummer

ebrbetty Rising Star
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Wow...I can't believe I am so close...

I live less than ten minutes away! My sis and I LOVE mexican....this could become a regular for us too!

you must be right near me, i'm in franklin!!

going to yard sales this morning then to lunch with hubby

go, you'll love it!

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