Chi Chi's Pizza

I grew up on Chi-Chi’s pizza. IMO one of the best pizza anywhere (long before I knew I have Celiac).

I was in town so of course I had to eat there. While everything I ate should have been gluten free, I got glutenned. As others have said, they apparently have bad cross contamination issues.

I’m sad that I can’t ever eat there again. It tasted wonderful, but not worth the pain I’m feeling now two hours later.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Review is of Gluten Free - not regular food.

They have horrible cross-contamination issues. The GF dough is frozen, they put it on the same boards they make regular pizza on. They won't - even if you ask - put anything down on top of the board or put the GF dough down some place else.

They cook the pizza in the same oven as other pizza and use same utensils to remove and cut.

They get mad at you if you ask about precautions. I won't ever eat here because of all these concerns.

Celiac friendly?

No

I went here after seeing their page banner saying gluten free. When I inquired about safety and cross contamination the man became hostile and told me to eat somewhere else as he said their pizza is made in the same oven and area as non gluten pizza. He also said the same pots were used for both gluten free pasta and regular. So clearly this is just another place that thinks gluten free is a fad diet and doesn’t understand its a medical need.

Tried Chi Chi’s GF pasta which is cooked in a separate pot and topped with a specially made tomato and basil sauce. Manager talked me through precautions taken and I felt comfortable to try it. It was delicious! As someone with Celiac I wouldn’t I try the pizza because it’s cooked in the same oven as other pizza without any special barrier. Will definitely go back for the pasta!

Celiac friendly?

Yes