Mission BBQ

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

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
2 ratings

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5440 Glenside Dr
Richmond, VA 23228

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


We were traveling and know this is always a safe place to get dinner. This one didn’t disappoint. Love that they let the people preparing your food know that you are gf. And the food is always great!

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I’m extremely gluten-sensitive with Celiacs and this is my go-to barbecue place. All of their meats are gluten free including their sausage. Baked beans, green beans, collard greens, cold slaw are gluten free as well. Most of the sauces are GF, but I would double check. There is minimum cross contamination and the food is top notch. I had them cater an event and the catering manager ran through all of the ingredients with 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 dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Absolutely delicious food ! And even better attention to the detail of my gluten-free plate. I appreciated the “military-style” like attention the front end cashier told the back end food servers to listen up, “that gluten-free order is next, change your gloves. They all stopped what they were doing and looked over to him. You can see how your food is being handled and prepared which lessens the fear factor of dining out safely. I also like the pickup point, how they open your plate up to verify what you’ve ordered before leaving. Thank you Mission BBQ for your level of attention, accommodations and deliciously satisfying gluten-free meal.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
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
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Barbecue
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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More Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great food! They have several gluten free options, including French fries! The staff members are knowledgeable about cross contamination. We ate here twice while we were in town. The sliced brisket and pulled chicken were tasty!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent! Many options and always very safe in their preparation.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Review


Outstanding. The food is the ONLY REAL barbeque I've had in this fine state. The only things that aren't gluten free are the obvious: Mac and cheese, cornbread, etc. They are absolutely amazing all the way through. Hint: for kids, if you have more than one, get an adult entree and just split it. Or just take the rest home,

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Review


The food is great and they are really good about gf- I have eaten here multiple times and never gotten glutened. They also have a dedicated fryer and do fries well too!

The only thing they could do better is to have individually-wrapped gf buns like chick fil a does, so I don’t have to bring my own bun!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Meats are great. Sauces are supposed to be GF but I can’t tolerate them well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Have found BBQ restaurants in general are very iffy and it's nice to have an option that has proven to be as consistently safe as Mission is. Great BBQ and love the Carolina vinegar sauce. Sides are wonderful. My go-to for BBQ.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Knowledgeable staff, can eat most anything on the menu (a couple of the sides and one sauce are out). AMAZING food! Made this celiac girl's day.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I've had lunch here several times after eating at another Mission BBQ in Maryland. Let them know you have an allergy and they'll switch gloves. Meat and fries prepared separately from foods that contain gluten. Only one of their sauces isn't GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I asked for a GF menu and was immediately given one. Food was delicious!!! My only complaint is that the fact that my meal was GF possibly wasn't communicated to the kitchen, and a piece of cornbread was on my plate. It wasn't touching my other food, so I moved it off. All on all, I can highly recommend this restaurant!

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

Overall Rating

Review


We had a fantastic experience at Mission BBQ. They were very careful with our food and it was delicious! We will definitely be back.

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?

— 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free

Overall Rating

Review


Not a great experience at this location. Placed corn bread on my plate, and when they discovered what they did the employee palmed the pulled pork on to another plate after handling buns for sandwiches!!!

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I love their food. They have gluten free options.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Fantastic! They have knowledgeable staff about celiac and a gluten free menu. Most everything is gluten free including most of the sides and sauces.

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

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