Bird Dog BBQ

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

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5984 Stetson Hills Blvd #200
Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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Celiac

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The employee that handled the brisket was great. The employee that handled my baked potato did not change his gloves, I asked him if he did and was ver my tongue tied.

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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This was my fifth time at Birddog. Highly sensitive celiac (12 years) I have never had a reaction here. The staff was knowledgeable and all the meats and sauces are gluten free. Fryer cross-contamination risk. Buns, Mac and cheese, and cobbler are gluten containing; but all are at the end of the service counter. As soon as I said celiacs the dudes changed cutting surfaces, knifes, and gloves to fresh to avoid any cross contamination. Food is stellar to boot.

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 dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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We talked to the counter guy (maybe the owner?) at length about the food. They changed their gloves to serve us, just to be on the safe side. Almost everything is GF (not the mac and cheese, bread, or cobbler). We had chopped brisket and pulled pork, cole slaw and baked beans. The sauces are GF. It was all fantastic! It’s a casual place where you order at the counter and choose your own seat. Highly recommended!

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

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

  • Barbecue
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Celiac

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Loved eating here! The person behind the counter was able to walk me through which items were safe (everything except for what was fried) and recommended i get the half chicken since it was further away from the buns. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the coleslaw was average but good with the chicken. Would recommend for an easy lunch

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I have eaten here many times and have never been cross contaminated or gotten sick. I identify myself as a celiac and they take care of me.

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


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 lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ate here a few days ago. Food was wonderful, and everything with gluten was packaged separately in the to-go order. We relied on the website which has an allergens chart to choose our food and were not disappointed. Employees were careful to avoid cross contamination. Everything was great. Sauces, meats, drinks, and some sides are gf. I wish that there was a gf dessert choice, but no complaints at all.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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We have a gluten sensitivity. Staff are aware of changing gloves, cutlery and surfaces to accommodate gluten free. Fryer is not dedicated so be careful of cross- contamination.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was good and the staff were very informed and careful with my food. I am Celiac and never got sick the two times I have eaten there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Always willing to prepare our meals gluten free without my fuss!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Decent BBQ, I really enjoyed the turkey. The website supposedly lists all allergens, BUT be aware that they do not have a dedicated fryer so the french fries are cross-contaminated.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Food was good, service was fast, and staff was knowledgeable about gf.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The staff was friendly and accommodating and good was to die for! I alerted them of my allergy and the guy preparing the food for me removed his gloves, washed his hands, grabbed a clean cutting board and knife for me! I had the brisket with beans and my husband got ribs and Cole slaw! Meats were flavorful and tender, all sauces are gf and delicious! My husband said the ribs were so tender that your toothless grandmother could eat them! I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Excellent gf BBQ!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Very accommodating with Gluten Free orders. And all their sauces are gluten free as well!!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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BBQ is fantastic! Be careful with the fries since they're cooked in same fryer with breaded items.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Love the allergy table on the website. The guys that helped me were great! Changed gloves and supplies without me having to ask. Fries are cooked in a common frier. Sauces are labeled as GF as well. Will update tonight if I end up with a reaction.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Celiac

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This place is great with gf! They clean the area pull out fresh items and know there items. I have eaten here a few times with no issues!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Symptomatic Celiac

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Staff was very familiar with gluten issues. Pointed out which items I could not have. All BBQ sauces were gluten free. Server changed gloves and brought out a new food preparation surface for me. Food was yummy too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac

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I’ve eaten at another location for this restaurant before but it’s been a while. The staff at this location took the time to talk to me and answer my questions about their practices for serving gluten free. They even let me know which meat was just getting replaced on the line to further reduce any chance of cross contamination on top of their precautions and gave me a takeout container of sauce so I could have bbq sauce and not worry about the bottles on the tables.

Overall a good bbq experience and dining out with staff who seemed well trained and accommodating for Celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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