Fat Head's Saloon

11 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant, Bar
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Flatbread, Fries, Sandwiches, Wings
Safety Rating
11 ratings

As rated by the community

1805 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
From the owner

On safety—We have a dedicated Gluten Free fryer. All Gluten Free items are served on a tray designated with a red checkered liner. Gloves are changed when handling GF orders. Staff is trained on cross-contamination.

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Great gluten free selections and knowledgeable and courteous staff.

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

Updated 1 week ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I did not get sick here and there were lots of options.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 4 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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December 31, 2023, Another great meal. Our group and I split the GF nachos. They were yummy. For my main course, I had the Double D sandwich and fries. My meal was delicious, free from cross-contamination, and I did not get sick from gluten exposure. Highly recommended!!!! I'll post pictures of the menu.

March 16, 2022. Ate here for dinner as we were passing through the South Side area. They have an extensive amount of choices on their menu that can be adapted to be GF. They also have a dedicated frier for fries and wings. I ate 'Mark's mighty fine bovine' sandwich with fries. It was delicious. I felt fine after eating. I would recommend eating here anytime.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Flatbread
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches
  • Wings

Categories

  • Bar
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Dec 31, 2023- menu with GF options
Dec 31, 2023- menu with GF options
Gluten-Free Beer at Fat Head's Saloon
Gluten-Free Sandwiches at Fat Head's Saloon
Fantastic staff.  Amazing menu! Delicious food! Gluten free food is always served on Green plates! So glad we tried this place today.   We'll be back for sure.
Gluten-Free at Fat Head's Saloon
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More Reviews


Hashimoto's

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The menu was clearly marked for what was gluten free/could be made gluten free. The fries are also safe as they’re in a separate fryer. Gluten free breads for all the sandwiches. I was not missing out on anything I wanted. Highly recommend!

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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Had no issues for years dining in person, BUT beware if ordering take out. I have tried ordering a sandwich as take out 4 or 5 times, and 3 times now they’ve had to remake it since the wrong bread was used. Very frustrating. Make sure to check food before leaving!

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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I got so sick will never go again.

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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Awesome

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable about gluten free options. All three of us are strictly gluten free, including my teen who was diagnosed with celiac as a toddler and is always excited to be able to have a wide selection to order from, including French fries.

All the food tasted great, portions were very large, and none of us felt sick at all in the 48 hours afterwards.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • 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?

— Most/All

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
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was amazing! The waitress was very knowledgeable regarding what was safe. The owners daughter has celiac so they are very safe. They have a separate prep area with separate fryer

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Amazing food! Waitstaff is very knowledgeable. There is also a dedicated fryer and the fries are to DIE FOR!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious!

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Delicious food, friendly staff, GF food comes out on special plates!

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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


AMAZING!!! I was Told the owners daughter is celiac. Food is brought out on a different color plate than regular food. Great selection. So happy to enjoy their food again after more than 11 years since I was diagnosed! Get the chicken spinach artichoke dip - you won’t regret it!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was so good, extremely knowledgeable waitress, and prepared on a dedicated area. Served on different dishes and great gluten free bottled beer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a dedicated prep area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fat Heads had an extensive gluten free menu-appetizers, salad, burgers and sandwiches. So nice to have a variety of options. They have a dedicated fryer. The food was very good.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Pittsburgh, PA. What was once a 5-star review is now a one star review. The bartenders insisted my beer was gluten-free but it was actually gluten-reduced. I asked twice and they confirmed twice. I only drank a half of that one beer and I got SO sick. I called the restaurant when I got home and they said the manager was too busy. I left my number, and more than 24 hours later- no call. Nice!!! I emailed corporate and they said they would train their staff again but they didn’t so much as offer to replace my beer. Thanks!! Going to Red Robin (they also have a dedicated fryer👍) from now on.

P.S. don’t let them tell you that the gluten reduced beer is only 10 ppm either because the testing method that those companies use is flawed. It is meant for solids not liquids. This is why even the FDA will not allow the beer to be called gluten-free even though it is under the legal government standards of 20 ppm (or so their flawed tests would ‘show’). Also, the enzyme used to break down proteins in the beer leaves all of the gliaden in the beer so it can still easily trigger an autoimmune response. Finally, since the beer was on tap it would have been cross contaminated in the beer lines/tap by other gluten-containing beers, right? I had to miss work the next day because of my gluten hangover. Thanks so much Fat Heads!!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was delicious. Huge GF menu. Dedicated dryers, educated waitstaff. Even have good ciders on tap. Couldn’t ask for anything more if you’re looking for a huge, delicious sandwich! Best of all, didn’t get sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The gf menu was large and they have a dedicated fryer! My food came on a colored plate. I could have cried I was so happy! One of the best restaurant experiences I think I’ll ever have at a restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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After learning that I’m intolerant to gluten, I was so excited to find out that Fat Heads has an extensive GF menu! They took precautions and even brought my meal out in a different colored plate, so it wasn’t confused. They were able To make the majority of their sandwiches using GF buns. I will eat here again next time I’m in Pittsburgh!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I LOVE beer and can never have it and they have Greens gluten free beer in bottles. Bartender was awesome and they clearly take gluten allergies seriously!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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HUGE gluten free menu. I was just diagnosed a month ago and I’ve been here twice already. They have GF appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, etc. I’ve had the cheesesteak and the chicken pineapple sandwich and both were delicious. The staff is very knowledgeable. They put non-GF meals on white plates and GF meals on green plates. It’s a brewery so they have tons of beer of course but a few ciders too and a full bar.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff was very helpful and aware about cross contamination! The food was really good as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Extensive menu! Wings were amazing! Bread for sandwiches was great!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GF sub bun was from UDIs generous portion. .

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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The waitress was not pleasant and said 'oh your a gluten free'er' But... The food was good and menu pretty big with a lot of options even appetizers! We had bacon cheese fries and sandwiches a cheesesteak and college fund(I think was the name). Very large and served with homemade chips. GF roll was very good and very fresh! We aren't from the area and I can't say unwound drive here to eat there again but good for something different!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is fantastic for GF and people with celiac. Dedicated fryers, and buns available. I had a great experience. The staff was very knowledgeable. And it was delicious!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Love the gluten free menu

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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