Applebee's
$ • Restaurant
Most Recent Reviews
Overall Rating
Review
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-contact?
— 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
Overall Rating
Review
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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Reviews of this Chain
Overall Rating
Review
Love Applebees! Not a variety of choices, but it’s still accommodating.
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?
— Not Much/None
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
Review
My husband and I eat at this location often, it is one of my few trusted restaurants. The staff is always very nice and understanding of my needs having celiac disease. I have very few places I trust, this particular Applebees is on my short list.
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?
— Good
Overall Rating
Review
Both my child and I were able to eat here safely and work no problem. Tasty, too: had the Burbon Street chicken and riblets.
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
Overall Rating
Review
Do not eat here! My family has eaten here a few times over the years and one of the six of us always ends up with food poisoning. Just do not do it?
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?
— Below Average
Overall Rating
Review
Stopped in for dinner. Asked the host if they have anything gluten free. She looked confused and said no. We left I was very disappointed
