Kerbey Lane Cafe

Beware to anyone who has ANY allergies at all. This facility cannot guarantee no cross contamination on ANYTHING, even if you request to have them clean the pan and make something separate. We waited for a long time to be seated (which was totally fine), but then once we went to order we were told that they could not accommodate allergies for cross contamination for anything on the menu at all. I’ve never been to an establishment that has said that in all my life of dealing with allergies. Even though they have gluten free pancakes on the menu, you most likely can’t have them if you can’t do cross contamination. We had to get up and leave because we couldn’t eat anything. It’s incredibly misleading and disappointing.

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

We had Migas with Cashew Queso. They were delicious and we felt great after eating them. We have allergies and are aware of dairy and gluten in food within a bite or two. The food was excellent!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

The waitstaff rolled their eyes at me (literally) on several occasions when I asked about gluten free cross-contamination prevention. They don't exercise it so it's not Celiac safe to eat at any Kerbey Lane.

Kerbey Lane is an Austin icon. That being said, it's not Celiac safe, and they've transformed from a cheap all night eatery to a borderline soulless boogie strip mall establishment where everything is overpriced and underwhelming. The attitude of the wait staff when asked about cross-contamination, etc. is flippant.

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Great pancakes, awesome service, but be careful and ask questions — they have fries marked gluten free but they are made in the same fryer as everything else!

Excellent food. Safe experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I love Kerby Ln gluten free enchiladas, queso and chips. I’ve eaten this dish many times and never got sick. Love the service and atmosphere too.

My first time here was great. Sat at the bar and had the Greek chicken. They subbed out pita bread for cucumbers for my hummus. Delicious! My second time was breakfast - they didnt sub out the English muffin for toast even though my ticket did say gluten free sub on it-so totally kitchen's fault. Luckily I caught it and sent it back. Makes me a little nervous to eat there again

Fluffy GF pancakes, and didn't get sick. Buying a box of GF pancake mix to go is just under $4 and tastes great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was so excited for GF pancakes, but they said they're cooked on the same grill space as regular pancakes. Waiter advised me against. Food was good otherwise- had the migas.

Best chicken tortilla soup (minus taco strips as they're cooked in a shared fryer) I can recall ever eating. GF bread for my sandwich was actually tasty.

They have a dedicated GF menu but label it "Gluten Free-ish" and warn that cross contamination may occur. That being said I had the nacho chips and queso as an appetizer and the chicken enchiladas for my lunch and I has no problems at all. Very tasty!

Wonderful! Great options!!

Ordered the gluten free enchiladas, I was told the server made note of celiac allergy and had a reaction almost immediately after a few bites of food.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast
• Good for brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Ate breakfast here twice while visiting the area- no reaction after either visit. The first time the manager came out to discuss potential cross contamination and give a caution statement. I said I accepted that and would hold my choices responsible should I react. I had the GF pancakes the first visit . Mine were quite over done and dry so I ate only the middles and the next time I had GF toast which was nice. I did not want to use the glutened syrup bottle but rather had some jelly packets. I enjoyed the meals over all and did not get sick but everyone needs to make their own decision about the potential of exposure.

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

— Somewhat

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

I had the combo eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit and GF pancakes. It was very good. They had many GF options. I recommend this place to GF and Non-GF people.

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

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

I am Celiac and our waiter went to get a manager to walk me through the GF options and which ones were safer to eat to try to avoid cross contamination. They confirmed the chips and corn tortillas were confirmed gluten free. Felt very safe and taken care of!

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

— Very

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

The enchiladas were good. The gf pancakes were pretty dry. Not sure how previous comments said they were the best gf pancakes. Box gf pancakes from Walmart are better than those.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

— Good