Blue Tractor Barbeque

3 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cider
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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423 S Union St
Traverse City, MI 49684
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Gluten Intolerant

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Great food, better experience. They offer many gluten free options. Perfect for anyone looking for gluten free BBQ options in Traverse City. Food was amazing as always.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 month ago read full review

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I have Celiac disease and this restaurant was awesome. They have a separate gluten free menu and I had the ribs. Delicious! Our server was very knowledgeable and told me not to eat my husband’s fries ( he is not gluten free). Loved it!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Made reservation for a large group (16) via email. They were super responsive and did not disappoint when we arrived early. Food and service was excellent. They have a large separate GF menu. Our daughter with celiac got ribs, mash potatoes and coleslaw. No reaction from eating and the server was helpful and reassured us when ordering. He also said one of their BBQ sauces is GF. I would not hesitate to go back.

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
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

  • Cider
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Bar
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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Lexi (our server) was knowledgeable about Celiac. She took special care.

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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I ordered a sandwich for take out, and even with the "pandemic" going on and limited menu options, they still had gluten free buns. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about gluten free options. That was my second time eating there and I will definitely go there next time I'm up there.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Don't bother if you are Celiac or have an allergy. They have a gluten free menu however all the BBQ sandwiches are served dry. The BBQ sauce has gluten. I asked for a GF sauce & was offered ketchup. All of the sides are listed with the disclosure that they have gluten. Therefore they are not celiac-allergy safe; not sure why they are on the GF menu? All fried foods are fried with gluten containing items & the rest all have 'trace' amounts of gluten. When asking the server about which items would be safe she was rude & raised her voice to me for simply inquiring and proceeded to tell me that she didn't make the menu. I didn't feel that my food would ever be prepared safely in this establishment and left without ordering.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our son was recently diagnosed as celiac and our trip to Traverse City was our first family vacation where he had to eat out 100% of the time. Blue Tractor had a separate GF menu and he had a number of choices. The only suggestion I would make is bring your own GF BBQ sauce but otherwise it was a great meal for the entire family.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Gluten free menu options with a great variety. Also some gluten free drinks-meads & ciders. Very nice and knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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At least they make an effort...not the greatest options (sandwiches w/o the bun, salads w/o croutons), but they do offer some things. I was able to order their pulled pork entree without the sauce, with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. So it was decent. Not the greatest, but they make an effort.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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