Platypus & Gnome

6 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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9 S Front St
Wilmington, NC 28401
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Wonderful experience but not celiac safe. The GF bread was quite delicious and made my Elk burger fantastic. They stated that they take allergies seriously but cannot guarantee no cross contamination as the fries and other items are cooked on the same fryer/grill as gluten items. Delicious but definite cross contamination issues if that affects you!

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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good options, yummy food!

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?

— 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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There are technically GF menu items but many items marked GF are not. They share oil and fryers. Why bother buying gluten free chicken tenders then cook them with gluten? The wait staff raved about being celiac friendly and how locals come there just for the celiac diet but then fries, chicken, and other items were said to not be celiac friendly because of obvious cross contamination. We ordered them were alerted to change orders. Salads or tuna, or a burger with a gf bun and no fries were the options. Extremely disappointing to see so many items labeled GF then not be.

Safety


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

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

  • Beer
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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I ordered this delicious vegetarian chili served on a pumpkin. Menu has LOTS of gf options. I’m definitely coming back!!
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Overall Rating

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We love platypus and gnome. the menu is clearly marked what meals are gluten free (gf) and which ones can be made gluten free (gf). they do not offer gluten free buns, but my partner says the gluten free bread is still pretty good. burgers are so big here they will usually fall apart, gf or not. everything we have tried is delicious. the restaurant is also so cute and a wonderful dining experience.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I had the most amazing bacon cheeseburger with bacon jam on gluten-free bread! The flavors were so amazing On the side of vegetables were delicious And the gluten-free slider is tasty I highly recommend this place can’t wait to come again

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I don’t recommend this place at all. There are GFs all over the menu but the gf chicken tenders and fries are fried in a shared fryer. Learning this, I ordered the steak but then was told the potatoes that came with the steak also go in the shared fryer. So just steak and veggies for me. Very boring and not worth $30.

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?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food was delicious. Got the ostrich burger on Gf bread. It was messy, but the sauce was great. The meat was tough and of course the bread was fragile. Fryer is NOT dedicated. Mixed veggies great Too bad waitress dumped utensils on my lap and ruined my clothes.

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 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I’ve eaten here twice and had a good experience both times. The food was excellent both times and the server very helpful about gluten free options and assured me they had a dedicated fryer.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very disappointed. Most of the menu says gluten free but there is no dedicated fryer so it’s not actually safe. Waitress had no knowledge but was nice enough to go ask the chef.

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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After reading the reviews, I thought I would give this restaurant a go. I was a bit disappointed that the fries and chicken tenders, although GF, were not fried in a separate fryer, but with their fried pita bread too...so they are cross-contaminated. The staff were super friendly, but they were short-staffed which made the service really slow. Idk if I will try there again, but if I do, it will be a different time of the day with different menu options.

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?

— Average

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable towards GF allergy and what was done in the kitchen. Awesome experience and we will be back.

Safety


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

— Not 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 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Best chicken strips ever. And the fries were bomb. Everything is very carefully labeled. Such a fun menu and it was a super difficult decision. Would highly recommend

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The atmosphere is fun and the service was great. They were very accommodating and the black bean chili with pumpkin goat cheese was so tasty.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Wonderful food. Very eclectic menu and waitress was helpful. Every entree was GF. Best meal we have had in a while. Lemon crumble dessert was fabulous.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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No GF buns for burgers only GF bread. Lamb poutine was GF and really good. Kids chicken tenders are GF also and very good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable, our waitress answered all my questions and was open and understanding about everything! No dedicated fryer so just stay clear of the fried foods (including french fries) if you're sensitive like me, but there are several other options and they were willing to adjust menu items to accommodate. A huge list of gluten free items already on the menu, though

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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This restaurant HAS a shared fryer so everything fried is not celiac friendly

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a great burger here. Server was very informed about gluten and their french fries are GF (and delicious).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Great little place! I had a steak panini on gf bread! it was delicious! 😍

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic!! #worryfreeglutenfree contrary to what another diner said, this place is perfect not just for GF but also for dairy free and even AIP. The fries are in a GF fryer and most menu it’s either are, or can be, GF. Try the Elk burger!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Waitress was too lazy to check if fries were cross contaminated on the same fryer so I just ended up getting a salad and requested gloves to be changed. Still reacted to it and feel horrible even 8 hours later. Only would recommend if you’re a fad dieter.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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