Silver Diner

Waited 20 minutes and no one came by so we left. No GF menu, but GF marked. They were clear to say that their kitchen is not a dedicated gluten free environment, which I appreciate but it did not inspire confidence for someone with celiac.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

****UPDATED: 8/17/22*******

Repeat experience on another trip. Similar results. Positive experience.

Stopped in driving between Richmond and DC. My kid has CD but loves getting the gf French Toast. Asked for allergy protocol and please clean grill prior to cooking and use clean spatula. Not sure if they did, but waitress claimed to have asked. Food was good. No issues with side effects or symptoms.

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?

— 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 Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Excellent food all the time. Lots of gf options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My fav outage place to eat.

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

— Very

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

Updated 7/2021 Not celiac safe I’ve been glutened the last two meals. As mentioned, disappointed because I ate at the Springfield location for years with no issues.

Very cautiously I call this celiac friendly. The Springfield location does much better. Menu offers a lot of options, I love the omelettes and the fish is always great.

Three visits, staff knowledge of menu, gf options, and cross contamination varied widely. Once glutened, though I asked several times if the fries were gluten free, if they’re fried in their own fryer, stating I’m celiac, wheat will make me very sick. Fries came out and after the first bite, I thought coated in batter. Yup, they are. When I flagged her down and asked they said, oh, I thought you were just asking if they were in their own fryer. 😕

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Not impressed with the selection. It’s not like a real diner either. I had the gluten free caramel French toast. It was good but so overpriced overall.

A very bad reaction. Im a celiac.

Celiac friendly?

No

This diner is much better than the one in Springfield. Service was very nice & the food was really good. I stop here every time I'm in the area. Love it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went in for breakfast early on Sunday morning. Ordered a GF breakfast and asked them to please do an allergy alert or whatever was needed to ensure GF. Within an hour, I was very sick. This was serious cross contamination and put me down for over a day. I have eaten at other SD locations without an issue but we definitely will never be back to the Woodbridge store.

Celiac friendly?

No

Friendly service, gluten-free menu items for breakfast, lunch & dinner. I've dined there for over a year and have NEVER had a bad experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Knowledgeable friendly staff, never had a problem and I have tried all of their GF menu items. It is a standby for me in the Woodbridge area!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great GF menu! French toast is AMAZING!

I also love the gf french toast and is my go to item. I'm celiac as well and have never gotten sick here. The staff was always very knowledgeable and accommodating.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Loved the gf French toast. I'm celiac and had no issues. Was told they cook gf items on a separate grill space.

Gluten free disclaimer clearly states that gf food is prepared alongside gluten on shared equipment. Okay for gluten intolerance but not safe for a celiac!

Celiac friendly?

No

We recently went to the Silver Diner in Dale City. Our daughter has celiac and our son has gluten sensitivity. We explained it to the waiter, asked him to double check that our daughter's spaghetti would be cooked in non-glutened water, etc. When they brought the kids' food, our son's burger was on a regular (non GF) bun, so we went it back. We checked AGAIN that our daughter's spaghetti was GF, and were told it was. Within an hour after eating, our daughter was throwing up. There's no way the spaghetti was GF. When I emailed the restaurant, they didn't respond. Zero stars - I wouldn't trust this location at all. We've had better luck at other Silver Diner locations. This makes me not want to ever go out to eat again.

Celiac friendly?

No

There is a small GF section on the menu. Mostly breakfast options: waffles, omelets, steak and eggs. Also veggie chili and turkey chili. There are milkshakes and a brownie sundae. They no longer have GF pasta. The waffles and turkey chili were delicious, but had symptoms afterwards. Maybe the shredded cheese?

Gf items clearly called out on menu. Server knowledgable and able to offer suggestions. Would have loved if home fries could be made gf but substitutions are made easy.

Great health conscious menu.

Features a flexaterian menu. Gluten free bread and pancake options

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

I ate an omelette with gf toast. No problems encountered

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

— Somewhat

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

I sat for 15 min waiting for my GF order. The server came back and said the manager advised they were too busy to make a GF meal. Very disappointing.

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

— Not very

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

Excellent roasted vegetable salad for dinner and they have GF bread for breakfast toast. Offer great patio dining at night and fun diner atmosphere inside. Items on menu clearly GF noted but no dedicated fryer.

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

— Somewhat

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

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