Silver Diner

5 recent ratings
$ • Diner
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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5 ratings

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11951 Killingsworth Ave
Reston, VA 20190

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Gluten Sensitive

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SD is a pretty good option for gluten free. Not the 5 stars of a Not Your Average Joe's or Burtons, but decent. There is no dedicated gluten free menu, but several items are marked, and unlike most places, it is not just surf and turf. They do have 2 deserts that are marked gluten free, a shake and a chewy chocolate brownie. The turkey platter gravy is gluten free. It is almost clear and not cloudy like most gravies that have flour in them to thicken them up. If I where an extreme celiac, I might pass though. Young staff, not sure about their cross contamination education.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

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Gave gluten free egg-based bread to my vegan partner and gave me his vegan gluten-filled bread. And my meal was over the bread as we went for brunch. One of many mistakes made. Cannot stress enough that you should avoid this place.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I ordered a sandwich as a gluten free option here and sadly got a very bad reaction after. They were lovely but weren't forthcoming about whether gluten was used and were unsure when mentioning it's substitutes.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Updated 11 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Diner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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The manager (in Spanish) communicated back to the kitchen that they needed to switch the plates around and so in horror we watched as the manager of the restaurant disregarded any allergy protocols that should be taken in any restaurant and in about 10 seconds they slid the normal toast off my wife’s plate and slid the correct order back on to the same plate where there had been gluten sitting next to her eggs. I immediately called out your manager and informed her that I had seen what they had just done and that what they had done was incredibly irresponsible and dangerous. They didn’t seem to understand that a gluten allergy is like any other allergy, it has to be taken seriously. I’m just glad that we were sitting right in front on the kitchen last night and that I speak a little Spanish otherwise we would have never known that your kitchen was abandoning allergy protocols. Follow up I emailed their corporate and they basically told me they make no guarantees on any allergy’s, but they take precautions. I don’t think that was even a precaution I think they were just being lazy.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Food was fine, I know the fries aren't gluten free but I didn't eat them they were in the same container I didn't feel any pain until the next day, I knew the pain all too well. I might eat here again as I never had problems in the past I just need to make sure not to get fries. I bought the BLT on gluten free bread, You know when they give you gluten free bread it has seeds in it and its a lot thinner than the regular bread so that's never been a concern of mines. This place does not have dedicated gluten free area. most places offering gluten free options rarely very rarely have a deliciated area. Celiac Disease varies, my sister is also a Celiac but she eats Popeyes chicken without a problem but when she eats regular bread she gets a stomach ache. Just because I reacted to the fries doesn't mean you will. The service was fine the people working their were nice and friendly. We got to go.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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There are options for everyone, GF, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free... we had a great Sunday breakfast.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I ordered a vegan dish (rice and veggies) thinking it might be a safer choice, given that there are few gluten free items available. I let the wait staff know about my need to avoid gluten and talked a bit about cross contamination, but several hours later I realize gluten was definitely in my food. I do not recommend this restaurant if you have celiac or are sensitive to gluten. Unfortunately I don’t think the staff is trained at all for food allergies, other than to possibly alert the chef.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Specific gluten free menu items. Creative options for celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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We love Silver Diner! Quick, inexpensive, and family friendly! Many options for those with allergies or health conscious. My kiddos love the GF pancakes or the Triple Decker Club on GF bread. It's not often the get GF bread (not just a bun) at a restaurant.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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My 7 year old who is gluten intolerant was excited to have "brinner" (breakfast for dinner) here! Service was great! They have Udi's buns so next time my son is getting a hamburger so he can get a milk shake!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Maybe it was a bad day for them, but the food wasn't very good and the service left a lot to be desired as well. Hopefully it's improved since the last time I was there.

update 8/2016: coffee was terrible, good service, the gf pancakes and I did not get along. I've been sick all morning, sadly

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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great breakfast. download the app to get $ off. went twice on recent trip.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

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It is wonderful to have a place that serves breakfast food and is so knowledgable of gluten. I eat here regularly and have never had a problem. I even tried the pasta and Turkey meatballs for dinner one night, and they were also outstanding

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Wheat Allergy

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I had a burger with fries. As you all know everyone’s allergies are different. The manager did note that there was a chance of cross contamination with the fries. Which is a standard warning everywhere. I’m usually able to eat fries at all of the fast food restaurants, never had a problem. However, I had a severe allergic reaction from their food. I’m guessing it was the fries. So, if you’re like me and you like a burger with your FRIES (for me the fries are the best part), you’ll want to skip this place. Also, the gluten free bun is tough and has a weird texture. On a positive note, the staff were all very friendly. I had great service.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

— Below Average

Celiac

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Love that they have GF marked but also pretty much every sandwich, burger can be made to be gluten free! Just speak to a knowledgeable staff member

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

Celiac

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Was uncertain from the hostess who sat us "we have GF marked on the menu" is better than nothing but hardly inspiring.

However once we were seated the waitress was amazing. She went over the specifics of preparation (down to which spaces were used), knew the crab cake had filler off the top of her head, and so on.

Food was great.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Gluten Intolerant

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Extensive GF and DF options that are tasty and well-priced.

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

Celiac

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Food is decent nothing special but have been there more than once and have never gotten sick from gf pasta or breakfast items. I did take extra precautions to avoid items that could be cross contaminated which required asking the server questions (like hash browns) and didn’t order any gf bread based items.

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

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