Red Robin

I’ve been here several times over the past few months and was extremely impressed each time. The menu no longer has GF labels but they have a very helpful allergy-friendly menu on their website. It lists the ingredients extensively and will tell you all the swaps you can do to make different items GF. Their WiFi isn’t the greatest so I highly recommend looking at it beforehand. Each time I go in, I ask for the manager to help with my order because they are all well versed in cross-contamination. My go-to order is the Keep It Simple burger with a GF bun, lettuce, tomato, and avocado with a side of plain fries. It may not sound that exciting of an order, but I am incredibly sensitive to gluten so being able to safely eat a burger and fries in a restaurant is a huge deal for me. They have told me that the only things that touch their grill are the meat patties, mushrooms, and eggs. Lettuce comes pre-shredded in a bag and tomatoes are sliced on a dedicated cutting board. They don’t toast the bun since it’s a universal toaster. Mustard is Heinz brand and the mayo is Ken’s, both of which are GF. The fries are in a dedicated frier but BEWARE - I’ve now had 2 managers tell me that even though the Red Robin seasoning is marked GF, they reformulated and now can’t guarantee it so I always go without. Also important - they will put a purple toothpick in your burger when served to indicate it’s GF. The manager said if the purple toothpick is ever missing, immediately send the order back to be remade. This has become my go to place for a burger and I’ve yet to have any kind of reaction. If you’re someone who wants a ton of options, though, it may not be the right place for you.

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
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Their online menu identifies exactly what items include gluten and options to swap (eg, sauces, buns, etc). Dedicated French fry fryer! Server was knowledgeable and helpful.

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

— Very

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

Usual RR experience. They do a good job to try to keep us Celia a safe.

My Husband is severely Gluten intolerant and his food was not only delicious but he had absolutely no reaction to it at all. He got the Gluten Free bun on the ultimate burger and was left with no complaints. We will definitely return

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Good gluten free options. Not very clean restaurant and fries came out cold. Very “meh”.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food and safe. Just be sure dedicated fryer working. I too got sick when it was broken and wasn't told at another chain. This one has been great. However, I want to know why the milk shakes aren't considered GF? Been too afraid to try.

I have Celiac and Red Robin is one of my go to locations while traveling. I use their electronic allergen iPad to assist with ordering. I typically get the simple burger on a GF bun with their freckle fruit.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have been here several times. I love the chili and salad combo and sometimes I will get the sweet potato fries. I have not had any problems after eating here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I'm very sensitive to gluten. I have not gotten sick from eating here. And the servers are very patient and willing to go back and forth checking what is gluten free and what is not (as far as sauces, etc.)

Great gluten free burgers and fries.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went to a party. Five people were gluten free. We ordered with emphasis on gluten free. Ordered burger wraps and sweet potato fries. Burgers were cold and didn't taste right. We got the sweet potato fries which we asked for no seasoning and it was full of seasoning (has gluten in it). We told the Asst. manager about our problems with the meal and her response was "what do you want me to do about it?" So she proceeded to go to the kitchen and get us a few orders of regular fries, which had seasoning on them.....Never went back. Would not trust them!

Celiac friendly?

No

On a long road trip from Seattle to Sacramento I was worried about where I would be able to eat, I'm one of those that gets sick supper easy. Saw that Red Robin had the GF buns from the other reviews and to ask for the sweet potato fries to be cooked in separate. Our waitress said that if you mention anything about allergy they take extra caution and it does come in a yellow basket. The bun was one of the best I have ever had and never ended up sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I've eaten here 2x. Once I got sick, once was perfect... Let me explain. I ordered off the GF menu both times. The first time the waiter said the sweet potato fries were "fine". Ugh... Guess not... Second time... Knowledge is power... All fries are fine IF they are done in the dedicated fryer. That's what I thought I was getting on the first visit. You must request them out of the dedicated fryer even when ordering off the GF menu. And ALLERGY FOOD comes in a yellow basket. Not the regular red one. So first visit I got regular food and sick... Second visit... 5 stars!!! Knowledge is Power!!

Gluten free buns and very knowledgable server. Would definitely recommend!

Absolutely amazing! I have been coming quite often. I just let my waitress know about my gluten allergy, and I have never had any problems. I usually get french fries (they have a separate gluten free fryer) and a chicken Caesar salad. Thank you Red Robin staff :)

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Always a trusted option when looking to eat out

My family used to go to Red Robin. Pretty good about my very severe allergies to wheat, barley, cashew, and pistachio. I always got the plain chicken breast which is pretty good.

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

— Somewhat

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

Our experience was great. Our server was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions with confidence. He was fantastic as a server! We order the kids grilled chicken with French fries and ranch, which the server said was GF without even me asking. We will be back.

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

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

The staff was very good about the cross contamination and even brought my food out separate.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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