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The Melting Pot

7 ratings
$$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Fondue
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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10451 Twin Rivers Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
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Celiac

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We did our entire table gluten free and they did a great job. Many GF options including bread and desserts. They gave us the option of a two burner table which would allow my son to gluten free and the rest is the family to have non gluten free options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have celiac disease and I've not ever had a problem here. If I'm a party of 4, I request a table with two burners to avoid cross contamination. That way I have my own dedicated pit. Menu marked well and the dippers for dessert were great. I love the cupcake and brownies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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It wasn't great, I'm sure it was partly because our server wasn't great, but I wasn't very impressed with the quality of the food.

Updated 7 years 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

  • Dessert
  • Fondue
  • Gluten-Free Menu

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  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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I love their food and they are always good about accommodating my gluten allergy. They have substitute dipping items including gluten free brownies and bread that are delicious.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Melting Pot has a separate gluten free menu that is very clear and comprehensive. If you call ahead, you can get a table with two pots so you don't have to worry about double-dipping with your non-GF friends. They substitute gluten free beer in the cheese dip, and corn chips instead of bread dippers. The only bummer is dessert, because you can't have any of the yummy baked goods to dip in the chocolate. However, they give you tons of fruit and that's great, too. The best part is that the servers are trained to deal with GF people and they know their stuff.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food was delicious as usual but we had some difficulties. Maybe it was just a fluke occurence...my silverware were dirty, one of my glasses had dried stuff on the inside, another drink had something floating in it, my plate had something dried on it as did the replacement plate, and one of the dips had something red anx yellow on top (it's a white dip). They also brought us bread when we asked not to have any. Once our waitress reached our table she realized and took it back.

Like I said, it was probably a fluke because it was very busy, and I've never had a problem like this at a melting pot before. I will try this place again, since the food was delicious and I had no adverse reactions.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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First time eating here. It was a wonderful experience. The waiter was so good. Everything was so good. The only thing was when we had dessert I only ate the fruit dipped in the chocolate. Took the gluten free brownies and snickerdoodle’s home with me. I ate them the next day and I did get sick after I had ate them. Would still recommend them but not the cookies and brownies. And would go back again but just avoiding the brownies and snickerdoodle’s.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Celiac

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Never on my radar, BUT I read an article by Gluten Free Dad about how it is Gluten free safe spot certified by an independent company. We were surprised at how well versed the employees were the variety offered. So far no one has gotten sick. Everything is brought/made in front of you by you and everything was labeled on the menu. The dessert was the best! GF brownie and cookie that weren’t hard as a rock. I doubled checked with the waitress every time and she wasn’t annoyed by my questions!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

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The waiter was extremely knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had. Almost all of the cheeses could be made gluten-free, they had gluten-free bread to dip in the cheese, and gluten-free brownies and snickerdoodles to dip in the chocolate. Amazing experience and didn’t get sick!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


Menu has labels for GF options. When I’m able to have an appetizer, main course AND dessert at dinner I appreciate it. They have GF bread for cheese dip appetizers. And GF brownies for chocolate dip dessert and (for a small up charge) macarons! Don’t sleep on The Melting Pot!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac

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Wonderful gluten free experience. Very knowledgeable staff and the food was delicious. There’s really barely any difference between the gluten and non gluten platters.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

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