Nickel's Pit BBQ

17 recent ratings
$$ • Barbecue Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Fries, Wings
Safety Rating
14 ratings

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205-207 N Franklin St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great food!

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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I ordered the ribs and pulled pork with tots and southern greens as my 2 sides. Everything was delicious! All of their sauces and meats are gf. They also have a separate gf fryer. The waitress was very knowledgeable about what I could order. I’m celiac and had no issues at all. I waited 24 hrs. to write this review. 😊

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Excellente expérience à ce restaurant. Le personnel est très bien informé sur le régime sans gluten et prend les précautions nécessaires afin d’éviter la contamination croisée. Je recommande!

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

Updated 8 months 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
  • Fries
  • Wings

Categories

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

Photos


Loaded tater tots
Pulled pork and brisket, with a side of corn and french fries
Pulled pork, french fries and corn. The pulled pork nachos for an appetizer
Buffalo garlic parm wings
Pork nachos and fries- both were awesome!
Wings were amazing
Pulled pork, ribs, tator tots, and beans.... all gf
Gluten-Free at Nickel's Pit BBQ
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Celiac

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Went there today based on all the reviews. The brisket was amazing and all sauces and meat GF. However, I was informed that as of yesterday they no longer had a GF fryer so no fries or wings. It wasn’t clear whether it was just broken right now or if this was a permanent change so anyone going should ask moving forward.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Waitress was very knowledgeable almost everything is gf but not marked on menu. They also have a dedicated fryer for fries and tots and wings were good!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Awesome BBQ- didn’t get sick

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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great food and a great selection of gluten free food.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent service and even better food. I ate the pulled pork, slaw and fries.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Lots of GF options and our server was knowledgeable about cross-contamination, the menu, etc. Fryer for fries and tots is dedicated and safe. Gets crowded, so go at off-peak times. Our group had a variety of meats, the loaded tots, and the coleslaw. All were tasty.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 11 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I have celiac disease and was safety able to eat and enjoy dinner at Nickel's. You can order anything off the menu and just ask for no bun, and avoid the cornbread. Our waiter was very comfortable discussing my allergy and making me feel comfortable.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Dedicated fryer, tots and fries and bbq is gluten free… ❤❤❤

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


I got pulled pork, no bun with a side of loaded tarot tots and my boyfriend who is not gluten free got a brisket sandwich with fries. His was tasty but hard to eat the big thick slices of meat. My tots were good with the exception of the spices they put in the sour cream, not for me. My pulled pork was good but had no seasoning at all. And the bbq on the side was too sweet for my liking.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great BBQ experience. They don’t have GF bread, but most of their food items and sauces are gluten free.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Staff was very knowledgeable about gluten-free and nut allergies. All of the bbq sauces were gluten free, and they have a separate fryer for gf only (French fries!!!) Food was delicious, and portions were big enough for leftovers!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated GF fryer, all sauces are GF. No dedicated GF menu. No indication of GF menu items. Take out only, the half chicken was meh.

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?

— Below Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great experience. I wanted wings and they told me they have a separate fryer they use for anyone with gluten allergies. I was able to get wings AND fries there!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The menu didn't have gf info, but the servers were knowledgeable. They even had a cheat sheet of gluten and dairy containing menu items. Contrary to many reviews, I was told by the server that there was NOT a dedicated fryer, but that it is shared (with breaded chicken tenders, etc)and not safe for gf or celiac. I was disappointed because I had been excited to get fries or tater tots after reading reviews here that it was safe. I had the brisket with coleslaw and beans for sides. All of the BBQ sauces were GF.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Pleasantly surprised! The waitress was knowledgable about what was and wasnt safe. The dedicated fryer was a huge plus! We went for lunch and got an order of fries, buffalo garlic parmesan wings and the pork nachos. I also had a margarita, it was really good and the food didn’t disappoint!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Delicious! I split the brisket & ribs plate with tater tots & greens with my husband. We added smoked kielbasa too. So good. I had no reaction. Can’t wait to go back.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Excellent BBQ!! They had GF wings, gf fries, gf ribs, gf brisket, etc... Pretty much the only things not GF were one of the sauces, cornbread and onion rings. But be sure to ask. Our server was so helpful!!! Food was delicious. It was worth the wait.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


My wife is celiac, I am not. My dish had gluten, hers did not. Staff is totally knowledgeable and answered all of her questions. Food is outstanding, better than Dino BBQ.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome that they have a dedicated gluten free fryer. Can’t tell you the last time I had wings! BUT I was incredibly disappointed that a macaroni noodle was found in my tomato cucumber salad that I ordered as a side. Of course with dining out this is always a possibility, kind of ruined how excited I was to try this place out while in the FLX for the weekend. By the way- I did get sick from this :(

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food was amazing however I notified staff of my allergy and they said the put it on the order ticket so that no cornbread gets included. Well mine had cornbread in it that wasnt safe and I didnt see it until we got to our destination. I called back to explain and they offered.to make it right or refund me. They did a nice job when I went back to get the safe to eat meal. I have would go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent food! Dedicated fryer gives you lots of options. Wings, fries, tater tots, etc. Very knowledgeable staff. Impressed!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated Fryer for wings and fries!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our server seemed relatively knowledgeable and double checked with the kitchen before we ordered. The food was absolutely amazing and I had no adverse reactions.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Very knowledgeable staff. Separate frier to ensure no cross contamination. I may eat here every day while we are in town because the wings are amazing!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff are very knowledgeable about their gluten free options. They have a dedicated dryer for GF. As mentioned in other reviews all the bbq meat and sauces are GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Many gluten free options! All meat, rubs, bbq sauces are GF. Dedicated gluten free fryer making things like their curly fries and tater tots a possibility for those who need to be careful about cross-contamination. (For those of you with celiacs, tell me, when is the last time you were able to have fried tater tots?!) Our waitress did give the disclaimer that while they do their best to avoid cross-contamination, there is always a small risk due to a shared kitchen (but this is true at most restaurants). Our waitress took me very seriously and assured me she would talk to the kitchen about my needs. Great experience and can't wait to go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I got the pulled pork club sandwich without the bun 👌🏻it was delicious & I could choose whichever sauce I wanted as they're all gluten free. I left there feeling full and satisfied! If your waitress isn't sure if something is gf, just ask her to check with the cooks/manager.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was fabulous - informative and checked to see if sauces/rubs were GF which they were. Had brisket and pulled pork platter w corn on cob and greens. Tons of food.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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