PB&J Cafe At Boston Children's Museum Causes Controversy

A new store/cafe inside the same building at the Boston Children's Museum is gaining controversy for its signature items.

Last week, Stonewall Kitchen opened a new location inside the building, which included a separate PB+J Cafe featuring many peanut butter related menu items, sparking outrage from parents as many children have peanut allergies, NBC Boston reports.

Many parents have expressed their concerns on the Boston Children's Museum's Facebook page, which lead to the museum issuing the following response:

"We want to thank all of you who have shared your concerns with us about the Stonewall Kitchen PB&J Cafe. We have read every comment and we take your heartfelt concerns very seriously. We are working with Stonewall Kitchen to find a solution that meets the needs of all families, including those with allergy concerns, and that offers safe and appealing menu options for all families that visit the Museum. We want everyone to feel safe and welcome at the Museum and ask for your patience as we work with Stonewall Kitchen to address the concerns that have been raised."

Stonewall Kitchen also issued a response shared by NBC Boston in relation to the PB+J Cafe. The restaurant acknowledges that it is a separate entity from the Boston Children's Museum and is leasing space inside the building, which was previously released to Au Bon Pain and McDonald's, both of which also feature several allergens on their respective menus.

"While there is an entrance from the Boston Children’s Museum to our store and café, it is through a separate set of doors past the “brown bag” lunch area, which does not exclude peanut butter or other allergens on the premises, similar to other cafeterias. Importantly – visiting the museum does not require anyone to pass through the completely separate brown bag area, or through the doors into the Stonewall Kitchen store or café," the statement read.

Lastly, we do happily provide alternatives to peanut butter for those desiring sandwiches, including almond butter or jam-only options," the statement continued.

The PB+J cafe controversy was first reported by Caught in Southie last month.