The Cardinal

21 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers
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Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated gf fryer! Excellent gf fried chicken sandwich and fries!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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 1 week ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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My partner has very sensitive celiac and we had absolutely zero issues here! We added bacon and pimento cheese to our grilled chicken sandwiches (with gluten free buns) and it was no problem. The sweet potato tots are also gluten free and excellent!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a dedicated fryer for all the gf items. They also have a gluten-free dredge option for fried chicken as well. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was wonderful. I can't reccomend this place enough.

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 month 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers

Categories

  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Overall Rating

Review


When one of the first things they tell you is that they have a dedicated fryer, you know they’re safe. Ordered fried chicken sandwich, so good! Fries were good. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere.

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


They have a dedicated fryer! The burgers and chicken sandwich can be made gf. They understand cross contamination and the difference between gf and celiac safe gf. I have had the farm burger and chicken sandwich. Both were fantastic!

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Excellent GF food and service! The GF fried chicken sandwich was amazing. The fries were delicious. Absolutely wonderful experience. The whole family was able to eat GF easily—plenty of options and Udi’s buns to accommodate GF for sandwiches and burgers (two toddlers, two adults).

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great gluten free fried chicken sandwich!

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

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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We stopped in for lunch while on a college tour. We have 1 kid that’s celiac. We had the French Fries with bacon and cheese appetizer, gf fried chicken sandwich with pimento cheese and the 50/50 burger (emu and chorizo) what a great meal!!! 3 hours later and no reaction! We will be back! Well worth the drive!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Tried the fried chicken GF burger soooo good! My husband tried cardinal burger also gluten free it also was sooo good! The fries were yum!! They just need a dessert for us.

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing little place on our trip to Boone! Had the gluten free fried chicken sandwich and it was amazing! Highly recommend.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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 4 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Staff is knowledgeable and they take good care of you. We eat here on a regular basis with our 2 celiac children. Best fries in boone! Fried chicken is yummy too!

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 4 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Always very celiac knowledgeable

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great experience! Fries were gluten free!! The fried chicken sandwich was gluten free as well and delicious!!! What a treat!!!

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

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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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This is a wonderful stop! I’m celiac and rarely get fries (in their own gf fryer). I had the gf FRIED chicken sandwich. It was amazing! Fried in the gf fryer with pork skin as the “breading”. Highly recommend. No issues. Loved it.

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

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

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent burger. On a Gf Udi bum which was toasted and very good. Will definitely return. Waitstaff very knowledgeable In explaining what was GF and how it was prepared.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Always get the GF fried chicken. Breaded with pork rinds and fried in a separate fryer, so no cross contamination. They also offer GF French fried in the dedicated GF fryer. Udis buns as well. 10/10

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Very knowledgeable wait staff. They were able to modify all the burgers and their fryer was gluten free!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious elk burger, great service, GF fries.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Hit the spot! Gluten free bun for my burger! Absolutely loved they had a dedicated fryer for fries so they were gluten free!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Had their turkey burger with a gf bun! super conscious of gluten allergies/celiac. separate fryer so i could have fries! 10/10. friendly atmosphere too.

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

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


They really work hard to keep food Celiac safe. They have a gluten free fryer and tasty gluten free buns. Their fried chicken sandwich is to die for!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The staff are very knowledgeable and accommodating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The staff is willing to help, management understands gf and will accommodate. No great gf sides but burgers are great!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Great service and food. Gluten-free buns and menu items, though no dedicated fryer or work space.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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