Tipsy Bear Bistro

2 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
503 W Houghton Ave
West Branch, MI 48661

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Gluten Sensitive

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Staff is very knowledgeable and can guide you to navigate GF or modified to be GF. Dined several times and always 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 would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 days ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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They didn’t have any marked GF options on the menu. However, when I mentioned my gluten allergy, she knew what I was talking about and pulled out a special list I could order from. Any questions I had were asked to the kitchen and verified before ordering. They were extremely friendly about it and I wasn’t treated like a bother at all. I got the jambalaya which was delish!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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When I said gluten free, the waitress asked if it was a preference or if I have Celiac. The fryer is shared unfortunately. Very few items but I appreciate the knowledgeable staff and peace of mind.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

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

— Good

Updated 2 years 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

  • None Listed

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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Eat here all the time and I am very sensitive. Excellent chef and well trained staff. Great food. Be sure to let them know it is celiac/allergy. Frier is not gluten free but they substitute generously.

Many items are gluten free as is or with minor substitution. Many more can be modified gluten free. Best selection in town.

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

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great place to eat I have celiac love there food

Great place

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

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 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The kitchen staff is very knowledgable about what you can have. Not all are Celiac friendly so ask questions. The steak medallions are delicious. You can only have the butter sauce but trust me it is all you need. I would take vats of it if I could.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Either a salad or a fish taco available. That was it

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing food! Chef is will to accommodate the gluten free diet. Had Ribeye steak on top of an amazing bed of vegetables. The steak was so tender you could cut it with your fork. Would definitely go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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