Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar

8 recent ratings
$$ • Seafood Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Crab Cakes, Pasta
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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550 Cranbrook Rd
Cockeysville, MD 21030

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Celiac

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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

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Parkville location**

Menu is largely different from the Cockeysville, no gf crab cake or pasta, so I ordered a steak. Told waitress I had a gluten/wheat allergy- she assured me I would be fine. Entree comes out and there is “Au Ju” on. Had to ask waitress to ask the kitchen staff what was in the au ju as it had a gravy consistency.

Steak is not gf. Au ju has wheat for thickener.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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TLDR; given regular pasta, told was gf, I unknowingly ate half of it

I made it explicitly clear I needed gf precautions and it seemed that was understood and was on the ticket sent to the kitchen. Was still given the regular pasta and told it was gf, despite their gf being penne and this was not, which I found out halfway into finishing the meal. Meal was comped and the manager apologized but that was it. I was so excited too because of all the great reviews but not sure how they could so blatantly and confidently mess up the order.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 10 months ago read full review

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.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Crab Cakes
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Gluten free crab cake-amazing!
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Celiac

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Got the crab cakes and a build your own pasta. Both were great :) 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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I learned about this place from the Find Me GF app, and boy were they right! They do have GF crab cakes (8 oz) and they are delicious. It was great to eat in a REAL restaurant - tablecloths, fabric napkins, nice and knowledgeable waitstaff, etc. Many items on the menu can be prepared gluten free according to our server (and the tiny print on the menu).

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Big gluten free menu! Had my first crab cake in over two years since my celiac diagnosis and it was amazing!! And very reasonably priced. Can't wait to go back again!

Safety


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

— Very

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Nice GF crab cakes - many other items on menu can be made GF

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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They have GF crab cakes!!!!!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Had the gluten-free crab cakes here many times. They are full of lump crabmeat and little filler. Absolutely delicious!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Pappas has its own extensive gluten free menu. We ordered take out. I explained our celiacs and they were very clear that the only issue of cross contamination would be if it had to go in a fryer. My daughter got the wings (they assured us it was baked) and I got the crab cake. Both were fantastic. They were very kind about our food limitations and pleasant to work with.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They are up front that they can't guarantee cross-contamination. They don't have a dedicated gluten free fryer so avoid anything fried. Items are clearly marked though. I spoke to the server and she was helpful. I did not get sick.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Gluten free crab cake was awesome! It was all lump crab with no filler, and it was large! Best table service I’ve ever received. Everyone and everything was great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing crab cake! They had a separate gluten free menu and their staff was very understanding and accommodating.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The first time I was there the waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. He checked with the chef with any questions her was not sure of. He told me the the fries are not in a dedicated fryer. I recommended that they take them off GF menu . No problems that night. He was concerned and helpful and told us that he talked to the chef. The second time I went, the young waitress said that there could be gluten contamination. I assumed wrongly that she would talk to the chef. I should not have ordered and gone with my gut feeling. I had stomach issues, headache and pain afterwards. I am question if there is a protocol for the staff in place

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My go to place when I am in this area. Very knowledgeable kitchen staff. I educated a new waiter about celiac vs. gluten free. Delicious gluten free crab cakes. This my third visit and always have felt fine afterwards.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The original Parkville location has not caught up with the cockeysville location on GF items. But the Cockeysville location is highly recommended. As others have pointed out, they have amazing GF crabcakes​. Their regular crabcakes are some of the best around and the GF version is at least as good.

Unlike some places, the GF menu is extensive and includes pasta dishes, sides, desserts, and other entrees. Most of the staff I've dealt with are knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to the GF menu items.

I go here at least once per month.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing GF crab cakes!!! So good!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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L. O. V. E. Pappas!!! Huge GF menu and helpful staff. Have ordered several items and have never had an issue!! Suggested they add themselves to this app, so glad they did!! Get the word out!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Updated 7 years ago read full review

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They offer a gluten free version of their famous crab cake. the gluten free menu is extensive and i recommend coming to this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The BEST and biggest lump crab cakes! A double sided GF menu gave me a ton of safe options. A great spot for a GF lunch or dinner!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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