Five Guys

I have celiac disease, and I explained to them about having a very serious allergy. I asked them to please change gloves and minimize cross contamination. I went with someone who did not have a gluten free order. They threw all of our fries in the bag that was not gluten free, which cross contaminated my fries. I was disappointed, and I was just going to throw them out, but we decided to go up and explain to them that they cross contaminated the fries. We asked if we could have a new batch. They proceeded to argue with us about how the fries were fine. Ultimately, they gave us new fries, after an argument over why it was cross contamination. That situation embarrassed me, and I will not be back. They also do not have gluten free buns, so you just get a greasy burger patty with some fries -- full price. There are so many burger joints out there that are informed of allergy protocols and offer gluten free these days -- bun and all, so this would be at the bottom of my list.

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

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Love that fries are safe, wish they had a GF bun option.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This was the FIRST place my Celiac son has been able to eat at and he had ZERO issues!! Staff was nice and the place was clean, way to go!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was understanding and friendly, but I would toss the foil for a tray the next time I order a burger. Five Guys satisfied my hunger for a juicy burger.

very understanding. since they don't fry anything breaded, even the fries are g-free here!

Big fan of Five Guys because they have a gluten free fryer (they don't make any fried items with gluten) and their fries are deliciously fresh. I've been asked if I had any food allergies here before I could declare my celiac and I feel good about their kitchen handling. Burgers are gluten free as a lettuce wrap, a little drippy here but worth it. Great food!

It says there hasn't been a review in two years so I'm updating this one 4/15/24! Still haven't gotten cross contaminated here through the years! Grab a burger!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

When I asked for a lettuce wrap burger they immediately asked if I had a gluten allergy, I could even hear them talking about allergy while preparing the food. Dedicated fry fryer too!

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

— Somewhat

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

I have severe celiac disease. I’ve eaten here multiple times and have never had a reaction. I always get the Bacon Cheeseburger with the lettuce wrap (since there’s no GF bun option) and an order of fries and they’re both DELICIOUS! As far as I know, the fries are the only thing fried in the fryers since there’s no other fried menu item offered; they’re fried in peanut oil though if anyone has a peanut allergy too.

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

— Somewhat

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

I’m glad others seem to have had a good experience but I had quite the opposite.

Upon ordering, the guy at the cash register was less than caring about my situation and told me “we always change our gloves.” When I ask was the protocols were. I tried to advocate for myself.

Then, I watched the cook and she did change her gloves and then immediately touched a bun and then my lettuce wrap. I knew instantly that this was not a safe place for me.

After all that, they put the one burger we ordered with a bun (for my non-gf husband) into the fries- like seriously? I’ve never had that happen ever. Always a dedicated fry bag.

The current staff is NOT allergy/celiac knowledgable and I would not recommend going here.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

There was only partial knowledge here of allergy procedures. Cashier knew somewhat but had to walk cook through process to avoid cross contamination. Probably wouldn’t trust here all the time.

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

— Not very

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