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!!

“GF” on their menu only means “no gluten ingredients.” They need special instructions if you have celiac. For example, one of my favorite dishes is the pan seared salmon. You need to tell them to use a separate pan for the salmon, otherwise it is cooked on the same cooktop as everything else. And substitute another vegetable for the Brussels sprouts, which are fried in the same fryer as gluten items. A manager named Sam was very helpful in letting me know the needed modifications. I assume that anything like GF pancakes also needs to be cooked separately.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I really enjoy their gluten free vanilla swirl pancakes!

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

April 2023: Waitress told us they were too busy to make anything actually gluten free. She said everything would be cross contaminated. We got up and left.

Nov 2022: They have lots of options and menu is clearly labeled. Hopefully you get a good server that knows how their iPad works and can put in your order correctly. Manager is very helpful!

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?

— Excellent

There is not a huge selection. Do be sure to get absolute confirmation that what arrives at your table is GF. I ordered a GF sandwich and questioned the waitress if indeed the bread was GF. She said that she was sure that it was, but another waiter overheard and took a look and let me know that what was on my plate was not GF bread. I was very glad I asked for confirmation

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

— Very

I’ve eaten here several times and have always enjoyed my meal. Everything is clearly labeled if it is GF on the menu.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good