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Franklin Avenue Mac House

4 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Grilled Cheese, Mac & Cheese
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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3428 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
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Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

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Mac House is the best! They take celiac very seriously and offer delicious gluten free mac and cheese. Their gluten free noodles are a different shape (rotini) compared to their gluten-containing noodles (elbows), so you can tell if they mess up your order. I’ve never needed to use that trick here, but it’s good to know!

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

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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Absolutely love this place, it’s just a little shop off of franklin but man i haven’t had mac n cheese like that in a while

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Celiac

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Very good food. always ask if it’s an allergy or preference. I have ate here multiple times with no issues

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

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.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Grilled Cheese
  • Mac & Cheese

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Gluten-Free at Franklin Avenue Mac House
Gluten-Free at Franklin Avenue Mac House
Gluten-Free Takeout at Franklin Avenue Mac House
Gluten Free Notorious P.I.G. and The Boss (also gluten free)
Gf Mac and cheese and gf grilled cheese sandwich!
Gluten-Free at Franklin Avenue Mac House
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Celiac

This is a drive thru with a few shaded outdoor tables

1 year ago

More Reviews


Celiac

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Gluten free and celiac friendly! The staff is so helpful. Actually takes the stress out of finding food.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Celiac

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SO YUMMY. Ordering was easy, the waitress confirmed my allergies, and the Mac and cheese was aims of the best I’ve ever had. 10/10 taste. I have celiac disease and felt totally normal afterwards!

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?

— 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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They have separate noodles and bread for the gf. Each sandwich is wrapped in parchment paper and cooked on what looked to be a panini press. Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Our only complaint was that the prices were high. Our lunch for 4 (2 kids) was $55.

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

Overall Rating

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Very good food, but very salty.

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
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • 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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Had a Gf Uncle Rico, it was great! I also noted few other customers all had gf free orders on the patio to so I found that encouraging!

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
  • 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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Unsure - it was curbside

The sandwich and mac & cheese were ok. Nothing to write home about.

They were very slow and not super friendly.

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?

— Below Average

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Separate gluten free prep area and the mac and cheese is well worth the stop!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Good food and GF was delicious. Clean restroom. Only patio or drive thru. Separate prep for GF. Worth a visit.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Great food! We had the Notorious PIG, gluten free for my Bride and regular for me. Delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The Mac and cheese was glorious! We enjoyed the seasonal special, Slim Chicken. It was amazing example of what comfort food should be.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Delicious gf Mac n cheese! Also have gf grilled cheese sandwich. Very cute place but hot in the summer! Only outdoor seating area with fans. Would try again when cooler!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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This place is amazing!! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. They have a separate preparation area for gluten free! To top it all off the food is incredibly tasty!!! I got the Notorious P.I.G. and The Boss!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Amazing food served by friendly people! Definitely recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Immediately asked if GF was a preference or allergy. Then, they had a separate pan and area for our GF Mac n cheese & grilled cheese!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Delicious food!! Staff very helpful with gluten free menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious mac n cheese and did not get sick. Staff are super accommodating and understanding of allergy and prep in a separate area in the kitchen. Also got the sandwich with Gouda cheese. If you are dairy free they also use smoked Gouda by Follow Your Heart.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Very delicious! I got a combo with the Mr. T and the Boss. It is plenty of food with enough for leftovers and I did not get sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Staff understood gluten free and when did not know if bacon was gluten free the chef called the manager to double check and said that yes it is. Big portions. Got the grilled cheese and Mac and cheese. Did not get sick

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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If you need gluten free and dairy free options, this place is awesome! The GF bread is amazing, and they offer a dairy free Gouda to go with it — outta this world! Oh, and to top it all off? Their customer service is phenomenal! Super friendly and helpful. When I explained my allergy, they took precautions to make the cooking surface safe. Can’t say enough good things about these guys!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Separate cooking surface if you let them know that you have an allergy. They have dairy free cheese for their sandwiches as well. Super nice staff and great flavor! Limited menu and limited space but they do a great job with what they have.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My son stumbled upon this place today and said it was super good. He had Mac and cheese and a grilled cheese sandwich

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable staff and management. Tested as Gluten Free with my Nina sensor so Celiac Safe.When they prepare gluten-free items, they take precaution to prevent cross-contamination as much as possible. With that being said, they do prepare the gluten-free items in a kitchen where other gluten-full items are prepared.When they receive a gluten free (allergy) order, they prepare the items on separate cutting boards with clean utensils and change their gloves. Separate pans and utensils are used to cook the Mac ‘n cheese and when grilling the sandwiches on their press, they create a barrier covering the sandwich to keep it from contacting potential hazards.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review