Hot Rods 50's Diner

4 recent ratings
$ • Diner
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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373 Hannum Street
Alcoa, TN 37701
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

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I eat here regularly and have never reacted. I was told they have a dedicated gf fryer. Lots of options, fairly knowledgeable staff overall, but it depends on the individual server. It's one of my favorite gf places in Maryville.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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 kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Good but not to be trusted. They cross contaminated me really bad. I was sick for days. If you are sensitive DO NOT eat here.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free friendly, great food, good selection, excellent staff.

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?

— Good

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

  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Diner
  • Dinner
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Takeout

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Wheat Allergy

Overall Rating

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The cross contaminate the cooking area buns are grilled on the same surface as the burgers.

But they also have msg in some of their foods. And the staff is very unknowledgeable about what’s actually server or how it’s prepared.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Couldn’t be happier with this place! Our waitress, Nicole, was very knowledgeable about food allergies and gave us the warmest welcome and great service. It was our first time here, one celiac and one Hashimoto’s and both of us were happy with our experience. So nice to see a clearly defined menu with many options.

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


They use smartbuns gluten free buns which is also keto/low carb friendly. I only discovered the restaurant when I was looking at locations to buy smartbuns on their website. I have been there several times and love the selection and the food. Great service. Tables are small but that is only the thing I can say is not the best about the place. Great food. Doesn’t bother my stomach 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?

— 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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Review


I just started eating here a few months back and it seems like they’ve stepped their gluten free game up recently. They added a separate fryer recently for the Fries and bag everything separately. They also have gluten free milkshakes and really good burgers

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 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


A large variety of GF on the menu and clearly marked. They have GF bun that’s really good. Definitely will be back!

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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So glad this is right down the road! They have GF buns and a dedicated GF fryer! Very knowledgeable and friendly about GF/Celiac Issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Huge menu. Great burger. Friendly, knowledgeable wait staff. Loved it!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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my daughter ask for a gluten free bun. and after she ate it they told her, they served her a regular bun and that they are sorry.

and now my daughter will be swollen for two week. poor quality

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Over 80 burgers to choose from, mostly GF. All marked on the extensive menu. No separate fryer but plenty of options and so good! I recommend the pimento cheese burger w GF bun. They even indicate on the menu that a grilled bun is NOT GF...this place knows what it’s talking about.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Many articles on the menu are marked gluten free, but they are not. Almost everything is cross contaminated in the kitchen. There is no designated GF area. The fryers and other cooking items are not GF. This is a fine for those who prefer GF by choice but not by someone who has true Celiac. Order with caution.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free designated. Gluten free buns and dessert. Food excellent. Great service. Thanks

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Knowledgeable server, great gf menu. Plan to eat here again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Great menu. They clearly identify what is GF and also are clear the fries are cross contaminated in fryer. Food was tasty. No negative effects. Service was slow at a time they were not busy. Server was not super attentive. Chili was like warm when it arrived.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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amazing gf buns and burgers! menu is very clearly marked with tons of gf choices and sides! everything was sooo good!!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My server was very knowledgeable in celiac and cross contamination. Burger was very good. Bun was excellent!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Many different burger options and the gf buns were good. Gluten free sides are limited

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Great food! The staff was very helpful and we had a wonderful meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is just AMAZING !!! From the the way it's decorated to the staff and to the food. They are firing on all cylinders. whether or not you have celiac, you must check this place out when in the area. The food was great, the service was exceptional and the atmosphere is second to none. I was visiting the area on vacation, used my FMGF app and this place came up, so I stopped in , and went back and back everychance I had while there. Staff was very knowledgable and professional all with a 50's flair. Very Very clean too. Great job guys, Thank you

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely 100% celiac friendly! Huge gf menu and it was AMAZING. This has become a family dining tradition anytime we are in the area. Be prepared to wait for seating at busy times (weekends) though. It's a small place and seems to have a pretty regular following. Worth the wait!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Just ate here and the choices were amazing! They even had gf buns for the burgers. They train everyone about gluten. The owners son is gluten intolerant. We are so happy to find this great (and cute) place to eat that my husband can be excited about as well. The only possible improvement would be dedicated french fry cooker but my steamed broccoli was perfect. Kerrie , our server, was on top of it all. We'll be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Frito pie was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The menu is amazing! So many options and GF noted by every burger. Great place to stop in

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great Choice, plenty of options and whole menu is marked GF. Also carry gluten free beer.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Our favorite gf go to place! The gf bun is Udis and its guud. Love the shakes too!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Very very good burger and cheese grits were good. Wish I could have had the fries but at least there were other options. Would have given 5 stars if our table hasn't been so extremely small. It was very hard to eat the wonderful food when two plates and drinks were squeezed onto table that was up against the wall. Environment was good jut cramped.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Great lil diner! The staff knows their stuff and the menu is clearly marked for all GF options, and boy do they have options. No dedicated fryer, but plenty of non fries sides to pick from. I had the Hickory bacon burger and cole slaw, great combo! Will be going back again and again.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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I got a bacon cheeseburger with a side of cheesy grits. I was very happy with my meal.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The greatest little fifties diner huge labeled menu. Very cool nothing beats homemade.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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