LEGOLAND New York Resort

Update 7/2/23: breakfast at Brick’s is now family style where they bring out platters instead of buffet. Upon seating they asked for our allergies - one peanut and one gluten free. Everything was peanut free so my sim was safe. For me they brought out a separate platter with gluten free waffles and toast. They informed me the hash browns were made in a dedicated fryer and were safe. Much better than the buffet they had which I noted below. We did not eat dinner there this time.

In the park all of their restaurants have a certistar website that tells you allergy items and also lists items that can be made gluten free with modifications. The pizza place (Brickolini’s) in the park cooks the pizza on a separate oven in a pan and was very good, and Everyday Taco offers tacos on corn tortillas which were great.

—- Original review from 2022 below —- Ordered lunch at the Skyline Bar. The menu did not list which items were gluten free, but the hostess was very knowledgeable about the menu and had experience with celiac. I had a burger on a gluten free bun and they substituted fries with a salad since the fries run the risk of cross contamination. I was very happy with this as I’m used to often having to guess and pray, especially when out with the family.

For dinner we went to Bricks Family Restaurant. The menu didn’t have a lot listed aside from gluten free penne and I spoke to the hostess who said that was the safest option with no cross contamination. I had it with vegetables but shrimp or grilled chicken are other options. It was standard GF penne, but the vegetables were very good and it was an OK meal. They also had a GF flourless chocolate tart with blueberries and iced cream. It was closer to a chocolate mousse cake, but was still the best thing I ate on the trip and would recommend. It can also be ordered from the Skyline Bar.

We had breakfast again at Bricks. Apparently they do have gluten free rolls and breads available by request, but when it’s busy good luck finding someone. Had safe items such as yogurt with fruit, eggs, bacon, hash browns, and breakfast sausage. It’s a fair amount all things considered. Again nothing was labeled GF and we never saw any hosts.

Finished at Smokey’s which was reviewed before succinctly by Phyllis so nothing to add there but the same binder provided details.

Most disappointing thing was the apple fries. In Florida and California they use a gluten free batter, but NY changed the batter to pancake batter which stinks. They were my favorite thing about LegoLand FL and something I complained about to guest services when here.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Three stars because not a lot of options but staff was so awesome. If they were unaware if something was not gluten free (turkey leg) they made sure they found out. ( it is not) The pizza place brickatinis have a gluten free pizza with separate oven! I was very nervous coming to LEGOLAND after the reviews but I packed everyone non gluten free lunches and forgot mine! So far so good

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

— Somewhat

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

My son age 8 and I had a strong GF experience at the hotel. We both have celiac. Bricks restaurant and Skytop grill had several options. Gf buns, gf pizza, GF waffles. No issues at all. We did not eat in the park.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

I’m Gf and DF. Thought I ordered good food (bricks and skyline bar) but both times felt horribly sick after dinner. Breakfast buffet I had eggs, hash browns, fruit, and bacon with zero issue

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

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

— Below Average

When I ordered the only gf item on the menu, a hot dog in gf bun, I was charged for the full meal with fries (not gf) and they were out of buns. So for an outrageous price, I had one naked dog.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

The resort is very fun but I would recommend bringing snacks and lunch with you because I feel the possibility of cross contact is very high. The food at the park is all run by a third party restaurant group and they give barely any information online other than “allergen options are available.” This was very frustrating trying to plan a day for our family, hopefully this info can help others.

When you get to the park go to guest services for a list of restaurant options, and they should be able to show a binder with a list of possibilities. Certain establishments have more options than others, some of them are mobile order only. You should still ask an employee to see their allergen binder at each place you go to.

First, we decided to try the Royal Feast Restaurant and placed a mobile order for cheeseburgers on GF buns. Before we ordered we were notified on the mobile order site menu to ask a worker behind the counter how to order allergen safe food.

Right now, protocol is to have the guest place an order for a regular item without being able to make substitutions, then after ordering but before paying, make a note that the order needs to be modified. The guest has to pay and wait and hope the kitchen notices the request and can accommodate it.

We specifically noted gluten free buns in the special message area, and specifically said no french fries, because they are clearly listed on the binder we were shown as containing wheat.

We received 4 combo burgers with french fries in a separate bag, which after I paid for I had to give away to another person since we couldn’t eat them.

There was reasonable assurances that the meal would be prepared GF but no guarantees since it was being prepared in a shared space, and during a lunch rush.

Next, we went to Smokey’s Brick-Be-Que. This is a buffet/cafeteria style Bbq place. The meat items were listed in the binder as not containing wheat/gluten. We tried the chicken, pulled pork, and sausage platter with coleslaw and potato salad as side. The sides were served and stored in their own bowls away from gluten containing items.. The staff was informed of the allergy but didn’t make an effort to get items from the back or anything. I mostly felt safe with the buffet line, the only concern I had was with the corn on the cob because it was in between gluten containing items

Condiments in most places were separate and in packets so there was less fear of cross contact.

Lastly snacks and desserts, the soft serve in the park is stated to be GF when served in cups. The apple fries are listed as GF on the main binder list of options but upon going to the kiosk we learned that they are pancake battered and fried so not gluten free at all. Prepackaged snacks other than cotton candy weren’t really available.

The care taken by the restaurant workers was hit or miss, some felt like they understood and took allergen protocols seriously others couldn’t be bothered.

We’ll probably be bringing PB&J’s next trip and finding another place to eat dinner.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

My breakfast included a small bowl of fruit. The manager on Friday was too busy to even get me that without me putting my foot down. On my first day I went to the breakfast buffet asking the busy cook what is safe and he said the cold bar was, it was not. It had orio crumbled cookies and they were not gf. They were also by the fruit! At that point I walked away found the manager who managed to get me a small fruit bowl, pic attached. They did not offer to cook me anything separately. At least he was willing to get it. The woman on the next day did it painstakingly. I did not eat lunch because I was scared of contamination. Dinner I got a gf pizza with vegan cheese daily since they said that the salmon meal was gf, the only with couscous next to it that obviously is not gf. It was fine but I was not at all impressed!

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