Elmo's Diner

Their GF menu is really quite amusing. Pages and pages of disclaimers, repeated multiple times on each page. (No separate fryer is the big one.) After reading through the disclaimers I had a chicken burrito “unwrapped” - in a bowl. I needed something filling and safe and this did the trick. The taste was fine, should have said yes when offered hot sauce. Not exciting food but safe.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Staff are knowledgeable (and when they are unsure, they are quick to verify with a manager), accommodating, and treat the situation seriously. All orders with food allergies are run through a manager. I think cross-contact is still a likely risk here, but care is taken to communicate the risk clearly and avoid as much as possible.

Restaurant has a "gluten sensitive" menu that highlights items on the regular menu that are naturally GF or that can be modified (for instance, swapping a corn tortilla base for the wheat in huevos rancheros). Items that are fried in the non-dedicated fryer are listed but include a cross-contact warning. Restaurant has GF bread available, though cross-contact is a risk they state up front.

Overall I think this is a great option if the stated risk level is acceptable for your health. I eat here pretty often and have never been sick.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

Ask for the gluten free menu. There is info about cross contamination!! Great for celiacs. No dedicated fryer or toaster as an FYI. I had a great experience.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

They have a separate GF menu with clarifications about cross contamination. I got the huevos rancheros modified and they were great!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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