Metro Diner

3 ratings
$$ • Diner
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

1720 Tamiami Trail Suite 100
Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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They have a gluten free menu upon request. Servers were very knowledgeable and were upfront about the fact that there was no fryer dedicated to GF food. They recommended substitutions for fries and tater tots because they couldn’t ensure that fries would be safe

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 6 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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The waitress was very friendly and brought a special gluten free menu with a lot of options!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 8 months ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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I’ve eaten here twice and had the Big Mike’s BLT. It’s so good! All sandwiches and burgers can be ordered with GF bread or buns for $1 more. I wanted the fries as a side but our waiter checked with the back and said the fryers are not separate. I ordered green beans instead and those were tasty.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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It’s not hard to get sick here for us at least. Risk of CC seems very high. GF bread for an upcharge. They have a two page GF menu, though cross contamination could obviously be an issue as they have fryers, fried chicken, bread, biscuits, pancakes in the kitchen, and no dedicated GF cooking space. But our waitress told us if you say gluten “allergy” they have a protocol to change gloves, use a heat lamp instead of a toaster to toast bread, will clean the cook area for you, etc. The ketchup isn’t marked GF. Can no longer eat here after getting sick here.

Safety


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

— Not very

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

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

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It’s not hard to get gluten in your food here, such a small place and tight cooking quarters. Risk of CC is very high with pancakes cooked on shared surfaces. They have a GF menu, GF bread for an upcharge. If you say gluten “allergy”, they have a protocol for cleaning cooking space, changing gloves and toasting bread under a heat lamp instead of in a toaster, etc. Still have gotten sick here a few times and can’t eat here.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

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JR the manager was a sweetheart and so knowledgeable of the allergy! Anything made in the fyer is not safe. They use Utiz gluten free bread! The BLT was perfect and the coleslaw was just how I like it not too sweet. Ranch is house made and said to be safe. Salads can be made without croutons. Once you say allergy they are to change or put on gloves and all bread is toasted separately not in a toaster.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Symptomatic Celiac

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I have been to metro many times with no reactions. They have a gluten fee menu and are good about telling you what to sub.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Gluten Intolerant

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They have a GF menu. We came for lunch. I ordered a salad with grilled chicken. They cook in vegetable or canola oil which I can’t have. They were gracious enough to use the olive oil I carry with me.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

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