Maine has one of the most exciting food scenes in the country — but finding a safe meal when you have a dietary restriction can turn a night out into an anxiety-filled research project.

Pallergen exists to fix that. We read every menu in Maine so you don’t have to, surfacing exactly which items are labeled gluten-free, which can be modified, and which restaurants take allergen safety seriously.

Right now Pallergen focuses on gluten-free dining. Nearly 3 million Americans live with celiac disease, and tens of millions more follow a gluten-free diet by choice or medical necessity — making it one of the fastest-growing dietary categories in the country. Over time we’re building out coverage for the full FDA Big 9 allergens and beyond.

If you have dietary restrictions and live in Maine, we’d love your feedback — what restaurants are we missing? What would make Pallergen more useful for you? Send us a note or sign up below to get updates as we work to create allergen menus everywhere.