McAlister's Deli

Celiac friendly?

No

I told the cashier numerous times that my wife has celiac. She told me it wouldn't be a problem. Within minutes of eating her potato, my wife was sick. I asked for a manager and was informed most of the employees aren't aware of gluten and that there is a risk of cross contamination. Not recommended for celiacs.

Salads and dressing were mostly all GF. I ordered the Savannah Salad which was listed in the GF menu - it came with blue cheese crumbles which are not technically GF (the blue is wheat mold, or so I've read). I've never had problems with blue cheese tho. The chili and most of the stuffed potatoes were GF. They didn't have a GF bread or offer lettuce wraps for the sandwiches. So it's just salad, chili or stuffed potatoes. They did have a GF menu, but didn't realize that they did. It was stuffed in with the nutritional info book that they handed me.

Celiac friendly?

No

Not much to offer.

Hard to screw up a baked potato so I didn’t try anything else. Service was great and conscientious . Best Iced Tea in South Bend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free bread, veggie chili that’s also gluten free, lots of spuds, and every time I’ve been, I’ve heard them yell back to the kitchen to make sure they notice the gluten “allergy” on the ticket so they can clear their space and change gloves.

Didn't get sick! Just can't get your bread toasted

Helpful and patient staff, many choices well marked, tasty sandwiches.

Gf bread for sandwiches and still have other options like spuds and salads if you don’t want sandwiches. I’m not celiac just intolerant but they ask allergy or preference so they take it with concern!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff was very knowledgeable and assured me that precautions would be taken to prevent cross-contamination. Many options on gluten free bread. They were very busy but managed to keep my meal safe!

Celiac friendly?

No

My gluten free sandwich to go was served in a plant based container made from wheat straw. Celiac friendly ONLY if you dine in!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My favorite place to go for lunch in Muncie. Very knowledgeable, if you tell them you need GF they immediately ask if it’s an allergy? Then alert kitchen to change gloves. Delicious bread for sandwiches and baked potatoes! I’ve never had an issue here and the GM Mike is so helpful and great!

Their gluten free bread was delicious and their website really lays out what you can and cannot have! Have had zero issues since coming here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They offer gluten free bread, which is tasty.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome! With the update they added little wheat symbols next to all the gluten free options. There's also gluten free buns available to sub into the sandwhich

They yell out Allergy and the type of allergy and yell out to change gloves. Eaten here over 10 times with no issues. I have celiac disease.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious sandwiches!!!! Amazing place

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Management let my daughter try 4 different salad dressings to see which she liked (Sherry Shallot) since they don't have her favorite, Italian. Their gluten free breed was really good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great with cross contamination and really yummy food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They offer a gluten free bread substitute. My sister and I both have celiac, and we are pretty sensitive and we have never had problems eating here. They do good with keeping food safe for you. Make sure you tell them to change gloves, and if you are getting bread toasted make sure they have it covered in tinfoil or don’t toast it. They have a menu and on it you can find the gluten free marks. It is sort of pricey, but you get a lot for what you pay for.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have eaten here several times and never gotten sick. I make sure they ask the kitchen to change their gloves.

Nice lunch option. It’s nice to be able to have a sandwich. my only option not being a salad!! They have gluten-free bread that is very good. They also have soup options that are gluten-free as well as baked potatoes

Nachos say gf on the menu, but when asked they really aren’t, so why are they gf on the menu? Here at 7pm, they close at 8, and they’re out of spuds, which was a bummer when half their menu is spuds. I Ordered a salad because they don’t have any sandwiches on gf bread, which in this day and age, across from a college is strange. Limited gf menu. Only here, because we are traveling through and staying at the hotel next door. The salad was really good though, which is why they got 3 stars. Staff was friendly too.

Celiac friendly?

No

Ordered something from the gluten safe menu that shouldve been fine, plain jane potato. Asked if bacon add on was also GF, girl had no clue and didn’t even realize menu had symbols indicating GF. Asked cook, who literally said “What is gluten” from the back. Played it safe and didn’t get bacon or any add ons, but somehow still got cross contaminated. Was very sick for hours

Their gluten free bread is AMAZING. They were very kind and easy to manage. Upon finding out recently that I have a gluten allergy, it’s been hard trying to determine where I can eat & can’t eat. Pleasantly surprised!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

All of their salads can be made gluten free and they have gluten free bread. Also have tasty spuds. My mom who has celiacs (and is very sensitive) does just fine eating here!

No gluten free bread at this location

No gluten free bread at this location

Many gluten free options, gf sandwich bread was really good.

They had gluten-free bread which was delicious, but I'm not sure if they're careful about cross contamination.

Gluten free bread. They have a gluten sensitive menu with many options. Spuds are also a good choice! I have never been cross contaminated and my food has come out great. Appreciate the GF bread and menu options.

This location has gluten free bread.

The food was delicious and there was so many options to choose from too!! Definitely a hit and we will he back again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a GF menu and offer GF bread for sandwiches. I asked for an gluten free alert to be put on my order and warned them that if the gloves were not changed, I would be sick. They took this seriously and followed what I asked. I had half a Reuben on GF bread with no thousand island and half a spud. I also like the fact that their iced tea is brewed, not made from a mix, and is Celiac friendly. I had no issues. There is potential here, of course, for cross contamination, as there is at most restaurants or even at people’s homes, but just be specific with your order and use their online allergy menu as your guide. It should be fine.

Largest gluten free menu around! We eat here a lot. Never had any issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff was knowledgeable about gluten and cross contamination as well as gluten-free toppings. Fun place to eat

They have GF bread now. My daughter and I both enjoyed our club!

Celiac friendly?

No

Called to ask about gluten free. The guy that answered the phone said they have a gluten free bun. I asked what other things did they have that would be gluten free and he said I don’t know. That was all the information I needed. I didn’t even bother going. It’s not worth the risk!

Horrible experience. No knowledge of GF or concern.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff is very accommodating for allergies!!! We eat here a lot

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’ve eaten here numerous times and never had a reaction !

Selection is limited. But I do like the loaded spud. It’s very good and they have natural lemonade.

I had heard that they had good GF options and delicious GF bread. I can confirm both! There are a variety of loaded baked potato, salad, and soup options if you aren't feeling a sandwich. If you're looking for a hearty sandwich that doesn't feel GF, check them out! Lemonade is great too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was definitely knowledgeable about gluten free food and when I asked for gluten free bread and ordered chili they informed me that the normal chili was not gluten free and offered me the vegitarian chili in its place. In all, this is a good place for people with gluten intolerance to eat

Got a spud max. Enjoyed it very much with no reaction

Celiac friendly?

No

Very few “gluten sensitive” choices and the staff was not knowledgeable. There was one salad identified as GS but none of the dressings are. Baked potatoes were about the only other GS options. Nothing GF.

This is a great lunch spot! The bread is good and there are several gf side options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Serves gluten free bread. Never had a problem!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Never had an issue here. I eat here twice a month and always get the gluten free bread. Also have had the nachos and potatoes too.

No gluten free bread at this location

Gluten free items on menu plus can make most sandwich options GF. Definitely a rare find in Owensboro.

Been here several times in the last month and haven’t gotten sick. I always get a baked potato and ask them to change gloves

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great GF bread. Staff is knowledgeable and I didn’t get sick after eating.

Very disappointed not to be able to get a sandwich. Gluten free menus is extremely limited. Baked potatoes for the most part. Not sure what happened to the gluten free bread.