Ford's Garage

2 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Cider
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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11105 Causeway Blvd
Brandon, FL 33511

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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The staff was very helpful, many gf options Menu was clearly marked

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?

— Good

Updated 2 days ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Great find! Service and food were excellent. Burger with gluten-free bun, coleslaw and white claw were a perfect combination. Will definitely eat here again. Easy, laid-back atmosphere.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Have Gluten Free buns when I went. Pretty good substitute.

Quality & Quantity


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 2 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Cider
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

Well I never got to try the gluten-free hamburger bun because after standing for over 10 minutes waiting to be seated no one ever acknowledged us. The place wasn't busy at all but the waiters and bartender saw us and ignored us. Guess it wasn't there job. Won't be back no matter how good or bad the food is.

7 years ago

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Celiac

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No gluten free hamburger bun so that's a no go

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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GF menu and quite aware of GF issues. No GF bun though. Not sure if they were just out of it or they just do not serve it. Also no dedicated fryer but the beans were great.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great gluten free burger!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good gluten free menu! Not 5 stars because no dedicated gluten free fryer. Wife has celiacs and did not get sick. Decent selection on gluten free menu. Lots of cider and gluten free beer to!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Saw the reviews and had high hopes that there would be a positive dining experience. Showed my allergy card and then I asked the waitress if I could get a grilled chicken breast, lettuce and avocado on a gluten free bun. She said not a problem. Also ordered a side salad with no cheese (I am allergic to dairy) and she took her time to put in the order. Unfortunately, a runner brought the food out and had my meal right next to two other meals, both with gluten buns and melted cheese where my meal was touching theirs. I could not take the chance as there was definitely cross contamination. I told the waitress and she went to order another meal. My entire family had finished eating and my food still had not come out. I asked for a to go box. This was during lunch time and there were only 3 other tables seated. If you go here to eat, make sure to ask the waitstaff to bring out allergy free meals separate from the rest of the order for safety.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Ford’s Garage has great burgers with GF buns. Not GF fries. They offer GF mashed potatoes, Broccoli, Coleslaw and Salad. The other GF entrees are a chicken dish and a salmon dish. This is a great place for burgers, but that’s about it. The manager brought out my food, which is always a plus. Would visit again, especially if I’m wanting a burger.

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

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 lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

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READ! Call, triple check, then call again! We did not actually eat here so my review is just based on experience with them not taste….. we tried to plan ahead to figure out dinner for a group of 12- 2 with celiacs…… called at 1 pm to ask if they have GF buns for cheese burgers, best time to come in for our large group, and ask if fry’s are GF…… they said 4pm is the slowest, fry’s are GF, and yes they have buns. Called again at 3pm after one of our children got sick to ask if they will do Togo orders I also double checked about buns and fry’s again…… finally called in our very large Togo order at 430 they told me it would be ready in 15 mins. We got there in about 10 mins, checked in, about 30 mins later I’m still waiting but I get a phone from them to inform me that they don’t offer GF buns anymore… I said okay fine just finish making the food without buns. But I double check for a 3rd time that the fry’s were definitely GF. The lady on the phone said no they are definitely not GF it says right on the box that they contain gluten and she apologized for the miss information. It was a s**t show!! Avoid them at all cost. Clearly no one is on the same page there considering I had called multiple times this should have never happened.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


They have gluten free buns that are wonderful, but they did kindly inform me when I ordered that their fries were cross contaminated. While cross contamination does not bother me, I put it in here so others can know.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The outside bartender actually knew that being celiac means that I needed a gluten free bun. There’s an online allergy menu. And best yet… it’s been over 24 hours and I have no cross contamination symptoms

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

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