Cracker Barrel

Gluten free menu, nice staff, went the extra mile for my meal. I tried grits for the first time! I felt pretty safe, but would avoid the busiest times just in case.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

They have a few gluten free items, but it’s not celiac safe. They make biscuits all day long in a shared kitchen. I’ve had a manager tell me they can not say anything is “gluten free” once it’s prepared.

Celiac friendly?

No

Like all Cracker Barrels, there is not a GF menu, but an allergen menu. Check out the wheat free options, and avoid things cooled on the common cooktop. Eggs, baked potato, sweet potato, corn, carrots always safe for me.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Last time I went in I was told they no longer had a GF menu. This was around Mother's Day 2016.

No gluten free menu. I was able to order eggs and hash browns for an up charge because I modified. Very slow service. Won’t go again.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

I am gluten intolerant and won't eat here. There is very little made without gluten and I would not trust cross contamination. I asked if I could have grits in place of the biscuits & gravy. They said no, but I can order them as a side for $3.50 and proceeded to bring the biscuits & gravy after I told them not to. They have no idea what is gluten-free. Note: The hashbrown casserole has cream of chicken soup so that is not safe either. (I had to look that up.) I have also been told recently that the grits are not gluten-free.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

I found they have a nutritional QR code on back of menu that brings you to a chart with different allergens

When asked if GF Menu available I was given a 15 page spieal bound book listing every food item Doan the left side and 12 or more "allergens" as a header row across (spreadsheet style chart) I t would an hour with a magnifying glass to read that entire thing,very awkward and k.poisibke to be of any use to me. I asked about individual items.

This is a last resort restaurant IMO. I should have kept the"book" at the table as I am pretty sure the fried apples were in a flour based sauce.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

I can't say I would recommend eating at a cracker barrel if you have celiac or a gluten sensitivity, but they do have options should you need them. They have an allergen menu on their website with some gluten free items, but there is still a high risk of cross-contact.

I only ordered a side of mashed potatoes to be safe. Explained to the staff that I have celiac disease and the importance of no cross-contact. I didn't have a reaction.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average