Slim Chickens

No celiac safe options and some “gluten free” menu items on allergen list. I carefully reviewed the allergen list before ordering and got the grilled nuggets. I got really sick. Seems like everything is heavily cross contaminated. After getting sick, my friend who used to work there said they grill the texas toast in the same location as grilled chicken. I would say, don’t eat here. :(

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

— Not at all

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

I told the lady taking my order that I was celiac. She helped my order a grilled chicken salad without gluten ingredients, flagged my order then went back to the kitchen and told them to change gloves and clean the and sanitize before making my salad. Delicious salad, no issues. If they would have had gluten free buns, would be 5 stars!

I visited the location at 4265 Austin Bluffs, in Colorado Springs, CO, on 2/24/24. Manager reported that they do *not* have a dedicated fryer for their fries. I had some grilled tenders, which was pretty much the only GF thing I saw on the menu. I didn’t feel confident, so I took a Benadryl, and can’t speak to my cross-contamination experience.

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

— Somewhat

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

Staff was unsure if the fries would be fried in a dedicated fryer or a shared one. The manager informed me that the fries contained gluten. But their website indicates otherwise. So I did not dine there!

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

I went online to look at their allergen ingredients, and was able to get their honey BBQ bone-in wings with fries and didn’t get sick!! It was sooo good, I wish I had one closer to me.

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

— Somewhat

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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

This place was awesome! I called ahead of time to check on GF options and was told their grilled chicken strips and fries were both GF. I asked about cross contamination on fries and was told they use a separate fryer for fries. When I got there to order order I confirmed again about the fryer and was assured it was separate. The cashier made sure to tell the kitchen that the bread that comes with it needed a separate box due to an allergy. They truly seemed to care and the foodwas fantastic! I would100% go again.

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
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other Characteristics

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

Slim Chicken’s has turned into a staple in my life lately because of their grilled tenders! I also am able to eat their fries! I have not yet had a bad experience, and am really thankful for this option! Chick-Fil-A tends to make me sick even with letting them know of my Gluten Allergy.

This is a great option if someone is wanting a Drive Thru/ Easy option for lunch or dinner! :)

The ranch also is amazing, and I have had no reaction to it.

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

— Very

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