Applebee's
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It was almost impossible to find anything gluten free and dairy free. They have an allergy menu, but the fries are marked gluten free even though they are done in a fryer with other things. Baked potatoes are rolled in butter before baking. The one good thing was a knowledgeable waitress.
Celiac friendly?
No
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No onsite gluten-free menu but they do have a allergen menu list so you can easily figure out of it is good to eat the items you see on the regular menu.
Celiac friendly?
Yes
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They took my order. Hamburgers with Swiss cheese no bun. When my husband's order come out, the waitress told me that they had put the wrong cheese on it and the bun and that it would be just a minute while they redid the order. When I got my meal the hamburger had just been scraped off and turned over put back on the grill and new cheese was put on it and basically burnt the remaining cheese to the bottom of my burger. I didn't feel comfortable eating knowing that it had already come in contact with the bun and has burnt cheese on the bottom. My husband ended up eating my meal. This was not a very good experience. I would have hoped that the kitchen staff would have been taught better about allergies and proper handling instructions. It will be awhile before I try this restaurant again after this experience.
Notes
"As America’s Favorite Neighbor, the health and safety of our guests are top priorities at Applebee’s. As part of our commitment to you, we provide the most current allergen information available from our food suppliers on eight common allergens plus gluten and added monosodium glutamate (MSG), so that our guests with food allergies can make informed food selections. Please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared cooking and preparation areas, including common fryer oil, the possibility exists for food items to come in contact with other food products. Due to these circumstances, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item can be completely free of allergens."
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DONT EAT HERE
Had a terrible experience, menu items are marked “gluten sensitive” however staff don’t know anything about the ingredients. I was advised to check the website for the Ingredients and they couldn’t tell me what was in it as to not assume liability for someone misreading the menu and having a reaction. Just generally would not go here and wouldn’t recommend to anyone who’s worried about cross contamination. They don’t seem to care when it comes to allergies
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
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I have eaten here before but I wouldn't exactly call it a wise dining choice for someone with Celiac If they want to feel well afterwards. Proceed with caution.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not very
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Average
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My husband and I here quite a bit when we both had a long day. Have a decent selection of gluten-free items. Never had any issues eating here. Staff is really great. Like I said we eat here quite a bit.
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?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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They have gf options BUT I believe they are called gluten-sensitive. The waitress made sure to mention that to me before I ordered a they are not dedicated gf. She said she had to tell me for legal reasons. I got the fish and fries. I was cautious but didn't get sick thankfully. However, I also haven't been back since then bc I just didn't want the risk. Sick is miserable.
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?
— Average
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good selection of healthy options
- Offers online ordering
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I have celiac and tried ordering off the menu of items that were listed Gluten Sensitive. I told the waitress that I have a celiac and to make sure my food wasn’t cross contaminated. I knew right after my meal that it was cross contaminated. Also I ordered a Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad and told the bartender that I have a gluten allergy so no croutons but gave me a bread stick. Like I was only able to eat half my salad since the other side had the bread stick
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/None
