Shady Maple Smorgasbord

You always take chances at a buffet and this one is massive. However, they know what things are made GF and have a list available upon request. I found the best way is to ask them for I want before it goes out on the line to be sure it will be safe. The carving station is usually okay too which helps. Just be warned that there is always going to be a risk of cross contamination in a kitchen like this.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options

Went there because my family was meeting up there. I was hesitant BUT they had a gluten free menu. It was basically a list of foods that you could get from the buffet that was gluten free. I knew I was taking a chance. I ended up sick for 2 days. Avoid this place if you have Celiac.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Excellent

Had breakfast here. Had to risk buffet as no employees were near omelet station. I had eggs and bacon and was taking risk as we have on mixed buffets.

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/None

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

— Average

I've been here several times for breakfast in the past and was okay getting an omelet. I'm here now and they now so English muffins on the same griddle they make the omelets so it's not safe any longer. I told the lady about my Celiac and she ' cleaned' the griddle, so I'm hoping I don't get sick 😢 I tried to get some bacon but there was hollandaise sauce spilled on the bacon by someone and the cross contamination risk is super high here. Won't be coming back but I'm sure they don't care, people come here in droves. It's a lot to spend for a cup of coffee and an iffy omelet.

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?

— Poor

For a buffet this place is great, Plenty of different meats you can eat and lots of veggies. Huge salad bar, and there were even a couple different kinds of gluten free desserts. Always very hesitant with a buffet but I was pleasantly surprised

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

— Somewhat

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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

They were very knowledgeable about gf. Maybe not celiac sage, but gluten friendly.

The chocolate cake was wonderful and moist! Came covered and on a separate shelf.

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?

— Not Much/None

After reading another review on here, I went to customer service to acquire about gluten free foods. I was given a gluten free list of foods (see below for list). I asked if foods could be made in the kitchen for me (as another review said was done for them) and I was told they do not do that and all the food is in the hot bar. It stated on my list that I could have an omelet made (minus the sausage). You can get sandwiches made with English muffins at the same grill. The grill worker “cleaned” the grill (added water to the grill to steam it) and added water to her spatula. I did find spinach in my omelet (which I ordered ham and cheese) from the previous customers order. The bacon pan is next to the dry beef gravy. I did not feel 100% safe eating here and knew going into it ,that this meal would be challenging. I washed my hands before eating and now praying I was not cross contaminated as everything I had was gluten free from their list. Going here is a family event that we did before I was diagnosed, so I went for the social aspect. I feel the staff tried but were not knowledgeable about celiac. The gluten free breakfast list included: Scrambled eggs Bacon Roasted tomatoes Grits Home fry potatoes Dutch fry potatoes Baked hash browns Veggie egg scrambler Eggs made to order Omelets (with an filling except sausage) Fresh fruit

Celiac friendly?

No

They were ver nice, seemed knowledgeable, gave me a list of the gf offerings. I stuck to that list faithfully. But I had a horrible celiac flare up. And will never know what exactly caused it.

Celiac friendly?

No

I was hesitant to eat here as it is all buffet. However, there were 2 decent reviews on this website. So, I called first. A very knowledgeable young man read me the gf options. He said if I worry about cross contamination just ask for my food to be done in the kitchen. I stopped at customer service upon arriving; they asked Elba to come out. She is a gem who understands it. She made me a huge platter of omelet, potatoes, and bacon and a second platter of lots of fresh fruit. I did not get sick at all. I would give 5 STARS except that I saw all the desserts my family ate. Of course, I had not asked about dessert.

Love how they had labeled gluten free desserts. Would have liked more plain veggie options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Buffet. Most items are glutened but there are lots of vegetables,plain fish and meats, and ice cream. The coffee is good. The staff told us that they now serve gluten free muffins at breakfast and gluten free cake at dinner.