Applebee's
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My favorite meal is the Fiesta lime chicken. However, if you have celiac, order this WITHOUT the tortilla strips. While they are naturally gluten free, they fry them themselves with other foods (such as the breaded chicken). I have been told by the staff many times that the tortilla strips are safe for me to eat, only to have the answer change when I ask if they're fried with anything else. This item is listed as gluten free without an changes needed, so beware - this may be the same with other "gluten free" options on the menu.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Not very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
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?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers online ordering
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Oct 11, 2019 Late dinner. Many gluten sensitive menu options listed on the regular menu. The food was prepared to avoid cross-contamination and I did not get sick. The food quality and service was poor for an Applebee, independent of the gluten issue.
Celiac friendly?
Yes
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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they got rid of my ribblets, which I never got sick on. new menu, waiter not educated on gluten. didn't get sick the first time, did the second trip and April 2022 got sick again
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Not 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?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Below Average
Overall Rating
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Many marked GF options on the menu
Safety
Safety Feature Ratings
- 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?
— Average
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
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server straight up told me the store didnt have an allergen menu because they cant prevent allergens. Which -is false- and I didnt feel like arguing for it, so I opted for grilled chicken and mashed potatoes. I didnt feel sick after. Found the allergen menu online. Angry that my server wouldnt even work with me as an attempt to prevent contamination or assist me in finding something GF
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— 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
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
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The service was great. Their menu has a "GS" next to items that are deemed gluten sensitive. The employees are also knowledgeable about cross contamination and shared friers. I have not had any issues here but it is important to note that there was no true "gluten free" items on the menu, only gluten sensitive so if you are celiac please be careful while dining here.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
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?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Offers online ordering
- Offers outdoor seating
Overall Rating
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Have not eaten there in a while
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
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
