Newly diagnosed, this is one of the first times I ventured outside my kitchen after being glutened at other restaurants. I was surprised at how quickly they took off their gloves and washed their hands when I mentioned a gluten allergy. They even took out fresh pans of lettuce and cheese for me and switched the utensils. I was a bit embarrassed to cause such a fuss (newly diagnosed), but also very grateful for their care. I almost cried. And, more importantly, I didn't get sick.
Yes
Went in on August 26, and they are no longer offering corn tortillas. With a gluten free 8 year old, taking those off the menu takes us off of their customer list. None of their other GF options are as kid friendly.
Don't forget to ask them to change gloves and you'll hopefully be good to go!
Yes
Chipotle does not have a gluten free menu but instead has a list of gluten-containing ingredients to avoid. Cross-contamination is a concern, however, so let the person taking your order know that you are gluten free and if you need them to take the proper precautions.
From their website: "If you avoid gluten, don't eat our flour tortillas. If you are highly sensitive to gluten and would like us to change our gloves, just let us know at the start of your order. You should be aware items containing corn, including corn tortillas (chips, soft corn, and crispy corn tortillas) and corn salsa, may have a small amount of gluten from potentially co-mingling with gluten-containing grains in the field."
This worked out in a pinch. The staff did accommodate after some persistence. The server was able to get fresh sealed toppings to make my rice bowl. Kept it really simple with beans, rice, lettuce. Clean spoons. It was also a really busy weekend and at the lunch rush. Not ideal , yet worked out. Felt ok.
— Somewhat
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Not Much
— Average
The best experience for gluten free. They understand my allergy as everything is gluten free except the wraps. They even change all the spoons and change all of the cold ingredients. Before they serve my food they wash their hands and change their gloves with just me saying I’m gluten free. I go so often they know my gluten free needs before I even walk in the door.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
Writing this in hopes to help newbies navigate their disease. Changing gloves doesn’t help you here. Multiple times the utensils will touch the floor wraps and go back into the items. High risk for cross contamination. Just because someone says they did not get sick doesn’t mean it is not harming them in other ways. Not safe for Celiacs.
— Not at all
— Not Much/None
— Poor
My go to place in Cedar! I don’t ever ask for separate things because I’ve never had a problem with cross contamination here! I get a bowl every time and every time I’ve felt great. Perfect for dairy allergies and vegans too! Check out their allergen menu online :)
— Very
— Some
— Good
My celiac partner came here before an event and we had a fine experience. We did not get glutened, the employee changed their gloves to my request, but it was quite possibly the worst chipotle we've ever had. The chicken was burnt and the rice was not fully cooked and dry. Nothing tasted right.
— Somewhat
— No gluten-free information on the menu
— Most/All
— Poor