Blue Sky

5 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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3602 Catclaw Dr
Abilene, TX 79606

Most Recent Reviews


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Delicious. They have the best gluten free buns. Several options to choose from. The manager was very helpful in accommodating me.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My husband and I both ordered a GF bun on our burger. I have celiac disease. Burger came, and bun looked suspiciously good. If you are GF, you know what I mean! I took a tiny nibble and my suspicions confirmed. NOT GLUTEN FREE. Staff was nice and remade my burger. Unfortunately they did not refund my husband’s .99 bun surcharge. (He did not want to wait/time constraint.) Sadly, even with the tiny nibble, I suffered a reaction. I would say it’s not Celiac friendly if you can’t get what you ordered, or safely eat what is brought out to you.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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From GF standpoint, it was ok. Did not get sick - has GF bun and dedicated fryer for fresh-cut fries, but the burger itself was very salty and then meal sat heavy in gut. I had guacamole cheeseburger dry (no mayo & mustard). Only passing through the area but will make a different choice if I return.

Updated 6 years 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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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Best Hamburger I have had in the 11 years of being gluten free!

5 stars when they add a dedicated fryer for those fries.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great, bun is best I've ever had.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

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Blue Sky Texas is not wheat allergy or celiac friendly. My husband called ahead to ask about a dedicated fryer which they said they have. Which ended up not being true. I had chunks of fried chicken nuggets in my french fries. He also inquired about all the ingredients in the hamburgers which they told him was 100% beef. My family of five has a combination of wheat allergies and celiac disease. We ended up having to leave before my children were finished eating because my throat, tongue and lips were swelling. I administered the first step of emergency epinephrine in the restaurant but it didn’t appear to be working as quickly as I needed it to. In the parking lot my 8 year old son became itchy everywhere and began to have a hard time breathing and my 2 year old hands swelled to abnormal size, along with her having hives on her face and neck. After 3 hours we were finally able to get everyone’s allergic reactions to settle down but now 4 of the 5 of us will be miserable for the next 3 to 7 days while our bodies literally attack themselves because we also have celiac disease. If you have allergies or celiac disease don’t eat here.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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

— Poor

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Food was decent. Girlfriend has celiac and didn't get sick. Staff was not super knowledgeable about celiac and cross contamination. The manager knew a decent amount.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Symptomatic Celiac

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They have not one but three gluten free dedicated fryers! Incredible! I am very new to eating out with celiac and this place was super easy. Not all the staff is knowledgeable but the managers and cooks are. So happy to find a place I’ve eaten for years that is still safe for me even with my new celiac diagnosis. Always a great time here. The only thing to stay away from is anything battered because they don’t prep gluten free batters but if you like plain burgers and fries it’s really good. Cross contact can be kinda worrisome though. Always stay vigilant. I had to sacrifice a few of my fries to my boyfriend since they touched his fries which were not gluten free but beyond that everything is really good. Buns were pretty top notch for a gluten free bread although I have not tried many yet. Highly recommend though it was a comforting and easy experience since I’m new to this. No symptoms afterwards or anything.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Good

Celiac

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The person taking my order was happy to have employees change their gloves and didn’t get that “deer in the headlights” look when I asked about the dedicated fryer for the fries. We had a really good experience.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating

Overall Rating

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My daughter has celiac. She had the gluten free bun and fries with no reaction. They were knowledgeable and asked if she wanted them to change gloves. Very pleased.

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?

— Not Much/None

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