Starbird Chicken

Delicious gf tenders and fries. Items are clearly marked as GF on the menu board and staff was able to answer my questions knowledgeably. Would definitely go again. (I always post my reviews the day after visiting just in case I have a late reaction)

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Amazing gf fried chicken! Crispy on outside moist and hot (temperature) on the inside. Slaw was also excellent! I also enjoyed the brewed peach iced tea!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Food is delicious. The fried chicken and french fries are gf!

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?

— Good

Celiac no problems with chicken tenders and fries.

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

— Very

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

Update from April-23: celiac friendly again, safe fries, well marked menu. No reaction after eating here 3 times in the last couple of weeks.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

All we need are gluten free buns and then it’ll be PERFECT

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

This is the best gf chicken! Love getting the lettuce wrap sandwich. Not fancy ambiance as it’s fast casual but really tasty and I never get sick here.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

It appears that the “waffle sticks” are off the menu and the fryers are safe again. The chicken is quite good.

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?

— Good

A lot of reviews say this place has a contaminated fryer, but at least as of asking in 2021, nothing containing gluten is fried together with the gluten free offerings and the one item that seemed to present a problem before is no longer on the menu. I eat here on at least a weekly basis and have never been sick. The tenders are delicious, I just wish they would offer a bread option for the sandwiches.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Safe and tasty.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Allergy information online and verbal from the restaurant confirms the tenders, fries and tortillas are all gluten friendly. I have eaten here a couple times and not gotten sick. I don’t think anything goes in the fryer that has gluten based on my investigations. Very good chicken and the star sauce is yummy. It’s my go to when I want chicken tenders.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Nothing on the menu is gluten free anymore including the chicken

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

A Starbird employee confirmed they sent their oil to a lab to test and is certified gluten free!! There is under 5 ppm in their oil.

Their tender boxes with fries, slaw and sauces are completely free of gluten! Celiac safe. Their tacos with corn tortillas are also safe and delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

No longer safe for celiac!!!! Major cross contamination issues...

I used to love this place and eat here weekly. Now I get sick from the food because of cross contamination. Would be nice if they had a dedicated gluten free fryer.

Celiac friendly?

No

No longer gluten free. Too bad, because I loved it, but no longer safe!

No longer GF due to shared fryer with waffle sticks. Don't risk it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

NOT FOR CELIACS OR GLUTEN INTOLERANCE. Have come here a couple times and had the chicken and fries with no issues, however the staff was not very good about knowing what gluten free is and about cross contamination. Went back and asked about the status of their fryers, staff said they have a fryer for fries but they filter the oil together from both fryers and can no longer say the fries are gluten free. Only the chicken and some sauces are gluten free, the staff I spoke with wasn't even sure the slaw is still gluten free. I ordered the chicken tenders with the ranch. Still tasty but what a boring lunch.

Celiac friendly?

No

Wonderful, quick food! They really seem to get the gluten free thing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food at this place was REALLY good and my celiac daughter did not get sick eating the chicken strips...and she was still talking about how good they were this morning. However, I took one star off because the cashier and other staff had NO idea what we were talking about when we asked our clarifying questions. We kept asking different people behind the counter (in the cook area) until we finally found one person that knew what we were talking about. He knew what was and wasn't GF and understood the precautions needed. He changed his gloves on the first order and when we made a 2nd order for more chicken he grabbed the cooked chicken with a napkin so as not to touch it. The sauces are gluten free except for the Spicey Soel sauce. The breads are not GF nor are the desserts. They don't fry anything that isn't GF in the fryer. The waffle sticks that they sell for dessert are made in a waffle iron. We would go there again. Just be prepared to explain the glove change...don't assume they understand.

Best chicken strips and amazing kale slaw. Everything on their menu is gluten free except the buns. Lots of yummy chicken choices. And they are very conscientious if you tell them you need it to be gluten free the cooks will change gloves and use designated prep area and utensils

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Hadn't eaten fried chicken since my celiac diagnosis 12 years ago. The chicken was amazing. Had to buy more to take home to my family so they could try it too.

Oh wow, chicken tenders on point, fries are in a dedicated fryer. Staff knows their ingredients and menu. Gluten free tortillas for the tacos. A few salads you have to subtract a few ingredients. Sauces are good. Sandwiches of course are off limits because of the bread. This is gluten free fast food at its best!

This place is so yummy! Like, so yummy you are nervous eating it because it can't possibly be GF. But it is. Never been sick, and always get a big smiley face on my Nima sensor. Definitely try this place if you have a chance.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is the first time my daughter could eat chicken fingers and she loved them. The server is highly knowledgeable. Wish there were more places like this. It is more of a fast food place.

The fried chicken strips are great! I've eaten there several times with no issues. The staff I have come in contact with were very uneducated about gluten-free/celiacs. Wish they had gluten free rolls as an option!

They have basically everything gluten free except for the deserts and the burger buns. But they have some amazing wraps and battered chicken. The staff are very knowledgeable of everything on the gluten free, but the only downside is that the portions are a bit small for the price.

This is a ghost kitchen and I've gotten starbird several times but get sick usually. Does not feel safe for gluten free like the other starbird locations.

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

— Not at all

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

We read positive reviews, so we were optimistic… NOPE. I’m currently totally suffering, and started to suffer almost immediately after having the “chicken chop salad” . My daughter is symptom-free, and she had the french fries and chicken tenders. So I’m sure the problem was the cross contamination with the salad :((((

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

I’m a very symptomatic coeliac, I had the green goddess chicken salad, it tasted great and I had no reaction to it. Server said all chicken was gluten free. I checked out the allergens chart to make sure. I would recommend this place.

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?

— Good

Ordered from here several times - the wings and the chicken tenders with fries and never had an issue!

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

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating