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Archer's BBQ

5 recent ratings
$ • Barbecue Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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4 ratings

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5415 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Excellent choice for anyone with celiac disease! They were also able to accommodate for egg and peanut allergy in my other son. Someone else mentioned not to judge the location - food was outstanding! Great little find ❤

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for peanut-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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We stopped here on a road trip to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It’s in a strip mall. Don’t be put off by the location. Service and food were both great. The ribs, pulled pork, and a whole lot of sides were all really enjoyable. They even have a gluten free oatmeal cookie on the menu.

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

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This place is awesome, everything we had was absolutely delicious! It’s a must to stop and eat here.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Happy Hour
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Peanut-Free Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Multiple locations around Knox.

1 year ago

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Celiac

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Delicious gluten-free brisket, sweet potato chips, and baked beans. They were so accommodating (and super nice!) and assured me that I’d be well cared for at any of their locations!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Literally best. BBQ. Ever. All I have to say is you need to go here!!!!! The staff is so wonderful, knowledgeable, and accommodating. A solid 11 out of 10. Can’t wait to eat here again when we’re back in Knox.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Worker knew all about Celiac and took his time to make sure my food was safe. Very awesome place with great food.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had the ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, and coleslaw. All delicious!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They were so nice, we just adopted a puppy and they let us bring her inside in her crate. The food was excellent ! Lots of gluten free options and cookie ! Thanks for great food and service !

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great to have BBQ in the area. All meats are GF. A little pricey but very tasty

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Super tasty bbq. Stated I didn’t want bread on my plate and they asked if I was gluten free. When I said I had celiac, they changed gloves and wiped down everything. Very helpful! They had a GF cookie, too.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Some of the best ribs around and they are very careful about cross contamination if you let them know before you order.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable about Celiac's. Serves BBQ sauce in separate containers not exposed elsewhere.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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We went to the Farragut location and it was FANTASTIC! All meats, sauces, and sides (except Mac n Cheese) are GF. Staff very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful...including offering a sample:) Absolutely delicious!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The staff are very knowledgeable about celiac disease and know how to take the proper precautions to make sure that everything is clean and safe to prevent contamination!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome bbq and most of the sides and all of the sauces are gf. Wish I’d discovered this place sooner!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about menu items. Portions were generous with a minimal wait time. Fun sampling all the sauces. We really enjoyed it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Very friendly and knowledgeable. Asked if it was preference or allergy. They also have great taste in music!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Rock star treatment! When I asked for a gluten free menu they told me pretty much the entire menu (save the obvious such as bread, mac & cheese) was gluten free. They asked if I was celiac, intolerant, or just preference. When I said Celiac they wiped the counter down and processed my order first. The cherry on top was when the lady told me the bbq sauce bottles likely had c.c. THEN proceeded to offer me clean bottles from behind the counter. I'd give them ten stars if I could :)

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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They are absolutely fantastic!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Really good barbecue, fast and friendly service, aware of celiac and cross contamination

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Great food and they are very aware of celiac. They washed down the counters, used new utensils and changed gloves.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable and they made sure there was no cross contamination. All of their meats, sides and sauces are GF and contain no MSG. Not to mention it was excellent BBQ by any standard. Go here if you get a chance and tell them you need it GF and they'll make sure you don't get exposed and you'll have an amazing meal. I would not change a thing about this place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I ate here last Sunday when they opened. I told the guys there I had heard they were celiac friendly. He put on new gloves. the menu states all basically all their food is MSG and gluten free. They do have some dessert items like brownies along with Texas toast for the BBQ. it worked out great! I will go back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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We stopped here for lunch while traveling through specifically for because of their gluten-free options they did not disappoint!! Don't let Archer's fool you, they know what their doing. Everything is GF!! Meats, sauces, and sides...they know not to cross contaminate!! The guy getting our food washed his hands and changed gloves. They also have sauces separated and marked GF!!had the the shredded pork and chicken along with their potato salad. The portions were more than enough to fill up on...Delicious!!!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Awesome barbecue and sweet potato chips!! Large gluten free selection and celiac friendly!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food is amazing and they are very celiac friendly. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious! Great options for my girls who both have celiac disease. Lots of sauces, sides, and meats, all GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good solid BBQ! Love that all meats, sauces and sides are GF. Staff was friendly, although not very GF educated at the 10205 Kingston Location. Great ribs, cole slaw, green beans and baked beans. Thank you Mr. Archer!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Best BBQ in Knoxville! Thanks Archer for making it all gluten free!!!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Excellent food and staff that is knowledgeable and careful to avoid cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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completely blown away. The food was incredible and we could eat almost anything on the menu. They washed their hands and changed gloves and gave us individually packaged sauces on their own, telling us to not use the ones on the table to avoid cross contamination. highly recommend. If we lived closer we would be regulars.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very willing and capable of working with celiacs. Used fresh BBQ and sauce to avoid cross-contamination. Changed gloves and prepared in separate area from regular prep area. All meats and sides are gluten free!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Don't let the college age guys behind the counter fool you. They know their stuff - changed gloves, wiped down their workspace, and even made sure I had BBQ sauce from behind the counter so I wouldn't have to use the contaminated ones on the tables. All that and the food was top notch. Do yourself a favor and try the loaded potato salad - it's awesome! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great for celiacs! Tell them you have celiac and they will totally take care of you! Awesome BBQ! All meats, spices and sauces are g/f, as well as the sides. I do not think the chili is g/f. This is definitely one of our go-to restaurants in Knoxville!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Great bbq! Sides were amazing. Employees changed gloves and wiped counters down before preparing our plates!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Very knowledgeable after Celiac Disease. We were so impressed we are making sure to stop next time we are close by!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Excellent ribs, sauces that are gluten free, sides that are delicious. Couldn't ask for a better bbq place, especially being celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Awesome!!! Excellent food, excellent service. They told me that one of the employees has celiac disease and she trained everyone on the proper food handing techniques to avoid cross contamination. Very impressed all around!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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The workers are very understanding of people with Celiacs and they take care of their customers. My husband and I were impressed by the amount of food we got, and were surprised when we received and extra portion of meat because we could not have the bun! Would recommend this to everyone!!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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We ordered the meat plates of chicken and pork with sides of buttered corn, not-yo-mamas collard greens, stewed green beans, loaded baked potato salad, and sweet potato chips. They have 6 sauces to choose from to met all taste buds. All items on menu are gluten free except deserts. Loved the pulled pork plate. The loaded baked potato salad and sweet potato chips are my favorite. Can't go wrong with anything at this eatery!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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This is the besT BBQ I have had besides my husbands. I had "Not Yo Mamas Collard Greens" and they were the beat I have truly ever eaten. The staff was very knowledgeable about gluten. Will definitely be back here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Good BBQ. GF-knowledgable staff. Family-friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Great BBQ! Friendly staff who understand what gluten free means.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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