Fogo de Chao

4 recent ratings
$$$$ • Brazilian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Bread/Buns, Salad, Soup
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4 ratings

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645 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
1 month ago

My favorite restaurant! I have celiac disease and it is extremely safe. Everything is gluten free except for one bread & perhaps one or two salads. I go for lunch and have the Market Table filled with a wide variety of salads, fresh fruits and veggies, hummus, cheeses, cured meats & salmon. There's also rice, beans with sausage, and seasonal soup. They also bring garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized bananas, crispy polenta, and Brazilian cheese bread to your table. You can also add the table service of the continuously served fire roasted meats.

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  • — Salad, Soup, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

After reading the reviews here, I was a bit concerned but I had a great experience! The waiter immediately brought me a menu with all allergens when I mentioned I had celiac. There were only 2 things being served in the entire buffet that had gluten. Very few things I had to avoid. The little bread they put on the table are also gluten free and delicious! I ate a lot and had no reaction.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

I went here for my boyfriend’s birthday and talked with the waiters about what would be safe for me. They assured me that there were only 2 items that had gluten, pointed them out, and provided me a list of items that could be cross contaminated. I was very impressed and felt extremely safe dining here! Delicious food as well- bottomless gluten free bread rolls for each table!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Reservations recommended
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Dinner

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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2 years ago

I went through all my allergies with them and they assured me of what I could eat.

That didn’t work I’ve been very sick sick leaving the restaurant yesterday. They don’t understand celiac and food allergies and do not care

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Awesome experience. When we ask what was celiac safe, the manager came over to the table during peak hours and told us exactly what had gluten. Only three items had gluten. Everything's else, including the cheese bread, was safe to eat.

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4 years ago

Totally worth the price! There literally were two things I could NOT have! Two! Celiac heaven! I haven’t eaten at a buffet since being diagnosed 6 years ago.

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5 years ago
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5 years ago

This is the first place I’ve eaten at since my celiac diagnosis that I felt 100% safe eating. They handed me a list of allergens as soon as I said I was celiac so I would know what I could and couldn’t eat. The “couldn’t eat” list was TINY. I would definitely recommend this place.

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Celiac
5 years ago

The staff is incredible. There are only a few gluten containing items. The Brazilian cheese bread bites and mashed potatoes really are amazing!

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Celiac
6 years ago

Always a treat to go to Fogo de Chao! It feels so great to be able to eat off of a buffet and enjoy so many types of their excellent meat without worry! Also amazing service :)

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 years ago

We have multiple food allergies in our family in addition to celiac. The food manager came to our table himself and gave us a highlighted list to make our selections easier. He brought my daughter specific food she could eat so she wouldn't feel left out, and He also came to check on us multiple times thru the meal and happily answered all of our questions with a smile. Amazing service, fabulous food, and completely worth the price!

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 years ago

Definitely celiac friendly. The bread served in the building is naturally gluten free and endless. Such a special treat to have a nice meal without worry. Great service, avoid peak times or be sure to make a reservation.

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7 years ago

So good, like other said extensive options. Even many desserts with no gluten!

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7 years ago

AMAZING. Only 2 items had gluten. Celiac friendly and knowledgeable staff. One lunch, including tip, was $30. Very well priced for the incredible quality. I highly recommend it!

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 years ago

This place is amazing! It's pricey, so definitely best for special occasions, but almost all of the food is gluten-free and delicious. The manager brought me a detailed allergen guide which was helpful. I tried many different things on the buffet, meats etc. and had no reaction after eating there.

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Celiac
7 years ago

Very Celiac-friendly! The manager even stopped by our table to leave me a complete allergen guide that detailed every food item. I was able to eat almost everything...quite a treat!

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Celiac
8 years ago

This restaurant was amazing! There is only 3 items that are Not gluten-free. They bring you bread to the table that is Gluten-free. Many meat options and huge buffet. It is most expensive but worth it for any special night out.

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Symptomatic Celiac
8 years ago

Brazilian food. Lots of meat choices. Many things with no gluten. Highly recommend!

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Celiac
8 years ago

This restaurant is a real experience but very expensive. This is fixed price all you can eat concept restaurant. Everything including fresh popovers except three items are gluten free. The salad bar very extensive and outstanding. Every kind of meat is freshly carved at your plate if you want it. I felt many of the meats were tough but some like the roast beef and steak were very good. Best of all I am a very sensitive celiac and did not get sick in spite of the fact I probably ate 20 - 25 different foods. I was wowed by the freshly baked gluten free popovers. I would return to the restaurant just for them.

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10 years ago

As said by other reviewers, almost completely GF. Unbelievably excellent service (thanks to head waiter Ben), amazing food, and GF bread that is brought to your table is to die for. YES! I ate bread that tasted good. As a celiac, I was in heaven the entire evening. Can't wait to return.

Celiac
10 years ago

Knowledgable and attentive staff, unique dining experience, and delicious gluten free food! Almost all food offered is naturally gluten free, the only no-nos are the French bread and 1 or 2 pasta salads on the salad buffet and one of the chicken meats, but with so many other options, you'll be too stuffed with all the tasty sides, meats and salad options, you won't be missing anything!

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Celiac
11 years ago
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12 years ago

The good was excellent and they have a wonderful selection of good to accommodate our gluten-free, dairy-, soy-free, egg-free, and but-free diet! The customer service was top-notch!

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac
1 week ago

The servers provided me with the complete allergen menu, but it was kind of unwieldy to try and navigate that on the fly as people are stopping by.

They will make every attempt to help you, though, however this might involve getting the manager which can take some time.

Lots of gluten-free options. But my last two experiences at a Fogo have been pretty underwhelming for the quality of food vs. the dollar value.

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

The food and experience were great. They had an allergen menu that listed everything they served and of the main menu items only 3 or 4 had gluten, and there were pages of items. There were 2 dessert item that were gluten free. The service was excellent. My daughter did not get gluten’s at all. We will definitely be back.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
Symptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

Really delicious food, almost all of it is gluten free. Pricey

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Wheat Allergy
4 weeks ago

Delicious! Everything is gluten free, minus the French bread at the market table. The little cheese bread puffs are wonderful. Even the mashed potatoes are swoon!!!

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  • — Bread/Buns
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  • — Good for wheat-free
Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

They have a lot of gluten free options. I did the experience. I skipped the buffet portion because I never feel safe eating shared food. But they bring you mash potatoes, bakes polenta, and banana at the table. Also the cheese bread is gluten free. I was able to eat all the meats that came to the table.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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