Celiac safety profile
Village Tavern
Bar And Grill · American Restaurant · Bar · Brewpub
168 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free buns for burgers or sandwiches
- Fries (when prepared in a dedicated fryer)
- Nachos labeled gluten-free
- Gluten-free chicken tenders
- Gluten-free pizza crust / flatbread pizza
- Gluten-free bread for sandwiches (e.g., French dip on GF bread)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Some diners have reported getting sick after meals, despite requests for GF preparation. This underscores that cross-contact risk exists in practice and can vary by visit.
- There have been reports of miscommunications about which items are truly gluten-free, and in a few cases online menu labeling did not match kitchen practice at that moment.
- A past report notes a time when a dedicated fryer may not have been in use; practices can change over time, so current confirmation is important.
- In general, while many guests feel safe and well-informed, the safety net depends on clear, proactive communication with staff and explicit, current confirmation of what is being prepared with gluten-free accommodations.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.