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518 Donuts

16 recent ratings
$ • Donut Shop
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Donuts
Safety Rating
12 ratings

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7 Southside Dr
Clifton Park, NY 12065

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing! They post their gluten-free donut flavors on Facebook each morning. Three flavors each day. Then, the chicken is always fried using the gluten-free dough. The tenders, nuggets, and sandwich are all good, but the donuts are

They were very knowledgeable and had a dedicated fryer.

Updated: Changing my review because they have changed quite a bit, sadly. Sandwiches, chicken, and fries no longer available. Just donuts. And sometimes those are hit or miss. Very greasy at times, properly cooked at others. Seems the busy catering schedule has made quality control slip.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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 lunch
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Fantastic! My husband has celiac and he loved his donut. The chicken nuggets and fries were awesome. My husband loved all his food, and didn’t get sick. They have a dedicated fryer. Love when we are traveling and we find this awesome places!

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

Celiac

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Review


The best GF donuts I’ve ever had! And the fried chicken is cooked in a dedicated fryer and is also gf….and sooo good.

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year 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 dedicated kitchen space
  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Donuts
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout

Photos


Nuggets and dipper box featured with creamy BBQ sauce
GF toffee on left; gluten version on right. I didn't catch a picture until we already started eating. The gluten-free version is about 2/3 the size of the gluten version.
Gluten-Free Donuts at 518 Donuts
Gluten-Free Donuts at 518 Donuts
Gluten-Free at 518 Donuts
Gluten-Free at 518 Donuts
Gluten-Free at 518 Donuts
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Tips


Celiac

This location is basically closed. Try Troy

1 year ago
Celiac

Lunch with the chicken doesn't start until 11AM. Donuts all day!

2 years ago
Celiac

Check their Facebook page to see the flavors of the day

2 years ago

More Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I had a gluten free cookies and cream donut and it was fantastic

Quality & Quantity


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


Gluten free doughnuts here are awful, not worth the money for them

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/None

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

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


On our first visit we arrived too late for their breakfast options (breakfast is served till 11 am) so we tried their gluten free donuts and gluten free chicken nuggets and French fries. We absolutely loved them. I have celiacs disease and had no issues. We enjoyed everything so much we went back again the next morning to try their gluten free egg sandwiches. They did not disappoint either!

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The donuts and chicken tenders are fantastic. My 14 year old said they were the best nuggets he has had since being diagnosed 4 years ago. A gem of a place.

Safety


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
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious donuts.

Safety


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
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • 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

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


Fried dough heaven! I loved the dough nuts & had the dough covered chicken strips. Yum!

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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


GREAT donut -- crispy fried exterior (not baked like most gf donuts) and tender, flavorful interior. Neither raw-ish as some gf donuts tend to be or crumbly. I had the cookies and creme donut (yes, gf cookie crumbs) and it was the best gf donut I've ever had. The donut itself was so good, I'd even enjoy them plain!

Expensive at $3.75 each, but that's pretty standard in my experience. The shop also specializes in fried chicken and fries, also gf and available via dedicated fryer. Looking forward to trying them soon!

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I called first to talk about contamination and safety. I was assured that they take cross contamination very seriously. I ordered 1/2 dozen ($19.69). The donuts are very good! They are on the smaller side, but delicious. I got 2 of each of the 3 gf varieties: strawberry frosted, cinnamon sugar, and cookies and cream. No complaints from myself or my 2 celiac sons, ages 10 and 13. Will make this a once a month tradition :) next time we will be getting the chicken as well!

Safety


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
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • 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

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious gluten free donuts *do* exist! The daily schedule of flavors are amazing, and add variety to the standard flavors. Maple bacon is a family favorite!

Their breakfast sandwiches seem wholesome but a little bland, though the gluten free roll is good. They are a new menu item, so may give it another try in the future.

The gluten free nuggets and fried chicken sandwiches are really good too!

Safe for Celiacs, no issues.

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I ordered (in advance) some gf donuts of the day. While picking up I decided to also get a nugget and dipper box as well as a couple day old donuts. Everything was FANTASTIC! The dippers with creamy BBQ are absolutely perfect. The nuggets were super crispy and a fantastic size. Both the donuts of the day and day old donuts were just like I remember of gluten filled fare. I actually had a bit of anxiety that it couldn't be gf based on how good it tastes. After today I've already placed my order for tomorrow for more gf goodness.

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?

— 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 dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


I tried a fresh GF donut and two day old GF donuts. The fresh and one of the day-old donuts were pretty good. The day-old toffee donut tasted at least a couple days old; very dry.

The picture shows the GF toffee doughnut (left) and the gluten version. The GF donuts are about 1/3 smaller than the regular donuts. The GF toffee version was not remotely as “pretty” as the display version or the gluten version.

Not worth a trip just for a donut, but I would go back to try other items.

Also, their website does not mention that their kitchen shuts down at 2 PM most days of the week, so although they are open for donuts after two, nothing else is available most days.

Call to confirm hours and availability before you go.

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I went to the store and was disappointed to find that they had specifically advertised that they had gluten-free donuts and were out by the time I got there at 2:30. While I understand gluten-free ingredients are expensive there is no reason a gluten-free specialized bakery should be out of gluten-free donuts half way through their open hours and yet have multiple batches of regular donuts on hand.

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


It’s been so long since I’ve had a good, much less great donut, that I was totally unprepared for how perfect the donuts would be. Believe the hype about the chicken. It’s that good and thankfully, no issues with cross contamination symptoms after getting takeout multiple times.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Didn't have a donut (this time) but the chicken and "dipper" fries were excellent. They told me that all of their fryers and batter are GF so it should be safe. Will be back.

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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


These were by far the best gluten-free donuts I’ve ever had. The chocolate frosted in particular was delicious. The staff seem to be taking every step to prevent cross-contamination, using a dedicated fryer in a separate area of the kitchen and one baker who only does the GF items. Everyone I spoke to seemed informed about the GF items and instilled confidence. They’re currently only serving GF donuts two days per week (I believe Thursday and Sunday), apparently because they’re taking their time to train people properly on all of the steps for making the GF products safely. Highly recommend this place!

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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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