City BBQ

Based on previous reviews and a call to question the gf options we made the decision to go. I have celiacs and am careful. We were told all smoked meats were safe without bun or bread and some sides (coleslaw, greens, baked beans, green beans). Long story short, the cooked whole meats are cut and handled in the same area and with the same gloved hands and knife that handles and cuts the bread and buns. So I only ordered the sides. The food was delicious, my husband not celiac truly enjoyed his meal. I don’t usually have immediate or severe reactions, but I did have something happen just after eating. So in my opinion this place is not the safest for those of us with celiac. By the way I’m pretty easy going with my diet, meaning I maintain a gluten free diet and work to keep my cooking area safe. But I like to eat out and don’t feel like it’s the restaurants primary responsibility to prepare food for me so I only frequent places that already have gf procedures in place and understand not all restaurants care to make drastic changes. It my responsibility to choose wisely or be satisfied with what I can get relatively safe.

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

The service was fantastic! List of allergens next to register & online so it was helpful for GF & DF. Naked brisket, vinegar slaw & baked beans were great.

They do a decent job with GF and food is good. Not as good as some other BBQ in the area, but a nice option to have.

It took me a long time before I gave this place a chance but I was pleasantly surprised. They will provide allergen list at the register or you can look ahead online. So far every time I've been they've been very accommodating. I ordered pulled pork naked, baked beans & coleslaw. Pretty decent meal!

Asked for no bread. Got bread anyway, it was to-go so everything was contaminated 😭

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

— Not at all

O.m.g. Their new wings are AMAZING!!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for corn-free
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

We eat here often and hubby has never had a reaction. He also doesn’t do well with some cuts of meat/steak due to swallowing problems, but has no issues with their ribs or brisket - they are super tender. I’m from the land of BBQ in Texas and this is my favorite local BBQ place.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Several options available, and yummy without having a bun.

Got the pulled pork, baked beans, and collard greens with the original sauce. Told them I had a gluten allergy when I ordered in the store and made sure all of the items were gluten free when I ordered. I still had a reaction so there must have been some kind of cross contamination that happened. I usually don’t have a reaction with bbq so this was very surprising and sad when I swelled up and got sick.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good