Santa's Village

Didn’t get ‘glutened!’

Had gf chicken tenders and gf fries at Burger Meinster and was SO happy I not get sick! I get sick w cross contamination so this was a delight!

Also ordered a gf pizza at Nicks Pizza Emporium and it ordering a topping, they may pull from the open ones and may need to remind to pull topping from a fresh bath. Only reason for 4 stars and not 5.

Was a real treat to be able to eat together as a family!

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

— Somewhat

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

Dashers delight is gone. Also no Nicks. Kringles only has hot dogs, beyond meat hamburger with a gluten free bun and fries. They say the fries have a dedicated fryer. Took 1 hr to get my hot dog and a bottle of water with hardly a lineup. No other options really and I don’t trust this place but had no choice. Should do yourself a favor and bring your own food if celiac. They do not allow outside food. It’s too bad the place with chicken tenders and fries is gone.

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

— Not at all

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

Daughter is celiac. Had gluten free chicken tenders and fries at Burger Meister. She loved them and they were very knowledgeable. Excellent that they have this and other options!!!

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

— Very

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

9/2/21 NO chicken fingers at Dashers Delights. Got a pizza at Nicks, $14, big enough to share! Must do: gingerbread house! Many prepackaged allergy friendly cookies to decorate!

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?

— Good

Went to Santa’s village today and ate at dasher delights. They have gluten free tenders and fries. I confirmed they had a separate fryer for the gluten free items and they did. They also said only one person cooks the gluten free meal, changes gloves, and that same person brings it to the window. They also gave us the frisbee, applesauce, and juice box first so the food wouldn’t get cross contamination. They definitely took my concerns seriously! They also had prepackaged gingerbread men from A and J bakery that is made in a gluten free facility in rhode island. It was so nice to let my girls take part just like all the other kids and decorate their cookies! The girls at the gingerbread house also gave us fresh frosting squirters to avoid cross contamination as well. Overall it was a fantastic experience and no one got sick! Thank you Santa’s Village !

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?

— 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

We have been going to Santa's Village every year for over 10 years. This is the first year with my daughters celiac diagnosis. I confirmed that they have dedicated gluten free fryer for tenders and fries at Dasher's Delights. They have gluten free pizza at Nick's, the the absolute BEST part is that they have pre-packaged gluten free gingerbread cookies in the Bake Shop (which was incredible to hear since this is a must have stop for us as at the park!)

Way to go Santa's Village! I'm going to buy a few extra souvenirs for my kids this year to help support your business!!

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

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good with other allergies

Have gf at a few different places. We tried Dashers delight for the gf chicken tenders. Had a dedicated fryer for fries my son really enjoyed. The head person there really seemed to understand about cross contamination

Also had gf gingerbread men to decorate along with other gf treets at the gingerbread place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Requested the gluten free chicken tenders and staff immediately sprung into action. I was assured they were cooked separately and even the cashier was aware of their procedures. GF chicken fingers may not sound like a score, but at an amusement park with a newly diagnosed 7 yr old, they were about the best thing I could found. Very tasty, and meant my son could safely eat something he enjoyed. Now if only StoryLand would follow suit...

Celiac friendly?

Yes

At a couple locations at the park they had gluten free options including pizza, chicken tenders and French fries (dedicated fryer). All was freshly cooked.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The bake shop had GF cookies for purchase in sealed packages, they were stored near gluten products, so I just didn't let my kids touch packaging. And we ordered the GF pizza at Pizza restaurant and the girl who waited on us was super knowledgeable, used separate sauce, cheese, knife etc. was very aware of cross contact. Was nervous bc amusement park, but was very happy to see staff had training. My son is super sensitive Celiac and he didn't have any symptoms after. Also, she let me know that chicken tenders in park are all now GF, we didn't eat, but they are available.