The Penguin

12 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, French Toast, Fries, Sandwiches
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10 ratings

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105 Garfield Pkwy
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Got Breakfast Burger and egg avocado, shrimp taco. Have also Just ordered Fries to have on the Beach. Knowledgeable staff.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Super knowledgeable and helpful! Everything can be gluten free except the pancakes

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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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10/10 would recommend every time!! Everything they fry is GF, they can make anything on the menu GF except pancakes and they have a great knowledge about celiac. DELICIOUS food and close to the beach!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 6 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Chicken Fingers/Nuggets
  • French Toast
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Delivery
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Wheat Allergy

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Great, friendly service. Great gluten free options. Feels safe and everything is cooked separately. They take gluten free seriously, which we really appreciated.

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

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Amazing food and so many options for gluten sensitivity!! They were so nice and I enjoyed the atmosphere

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Had a delicious breakfast of french toast, eggs, and fruit. Very knowledgeable about celiacs and had discussed how they avoid cross-contamination.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Delicious and almost everything is or can be made gluten free. Nutella French toast is delicious. Tuna melt is the best I’ve had out. Friendly service and knowledgeable. A celiacs dream.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent GF options - GF version of anything on menu except pancakes. Prepped separately if you alert them to celiac or allergic need. (GF French toast better than regular French toast!)

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I have two kids with Celiac and The Penguin is our fave restaurant in Bethany Beach - never disappoints! So many delicious GF options and the staff is knowledgeable on allergies.

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Separate color plates for GF food, very knowledgeable re celiac, excellent tasting food and big variety options for GF.

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing. Most of the menu can be made gluten free, except for the pancakes and homemade pop tarts. Both times I have gone there, I got the French toast, and it is amazing. The toast sometimes fall apart, but you expect that with gluten free stuff. It still tasted great. Very careful, when the toast is brought out it is wrapped up, and they have different colored plates marking what is gluten free. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Under staffed. 20-40 minute wait at 2pm on a Friday. Only one wait staff. We had kids that needed to eat and we couldn’t risk not eating for possibly an hour. Traveling gluten free, we had to move on. Unfortunately this area, like so many others, have little staff and lots of customers.

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great food. Almost whole menu can be made gluten free. Third time here and just keep coming back. Toast is in its own bag to prevent cross contamination. Thank you!

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ate here with our celiac son and they were amazing! They knew exactly what celiac was and assured us precautions are taken very seriously. We all enjoyed our meal in a friendly, clean environment and the food was yummy!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great experience- highly recommend for Celiacs. Separate cooking space, so many GF options and waitress completely knowledgable and so nice and food is awesome. We will be back again soon.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I know there’s already a ton of reviews here, but they’re just that good!! I am EXTREMELY sensitive, even to cross contamination, so it’s often hard to find places to eat. However, I’ve eaten here 3 times with no issue, and I’m so glad I found it! Out of their entire menu, breakfast and lunch, the only thing that CAN’T be made gluten free are the pancakes. Getting so many safe options is amazing!! I particularly love the French toast :) super sweet and helpful staff - they even often knowingly ask if I have celiac when I mention gluten free, and ensure they add notes to my order and it even comes out separately, before the rest of the table’s food to ensure it stays un-contaminated. They usually do carry out, but currently do not because of being short staffed. However, the service inside is still friendly, fast, and overall phenomenal.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Everything but the pancakes can be made gluten free! They have a separate part of the kitchen for GF items, and always bring out the celiac food before everything else!

Safety


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
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was delicious but pricey. I told the waitress I had a gluten allergy and she then asked me if I had celiac and I said yes. Always comforting when then know what celiac is! When my food came out they set it in front of me said "we have the celiac french toast..."

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love this place. I ordered a breakfast burrito with beyond sausage and it was amazing.

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


My family enjoyed our take out meal from The Penguin Diner. Most of the menu is available gluten free and the items were clearly labeled. We got a tuna melt, french fries, chicken fingers and french toast and everything tasted great.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Fabulous meal! We ordered take-out for brunch, due to COVID, and were able to complete the order online. There was a special section to note allergies while ordering. The gluten-free food was clearly marked, and they even put the gluten free items in a separate bag from items containing gluten. The Nutella-banana French toast was amazing! Omelettes and home fries were also safe and delicious. For lunch/dinner, try the chicken tenders and fries. They’re amazing!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Tried the gluten free French toast and a cheese-free omelette. Not sure if the French toast was also dairy free. They will prepare to order and the food is delicious. Also like their dairy-free fruit smoothies.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Everything can be made gluten free other than Mac and cheese and pancakes. Staff was knowledgeable and made sure precautions were taken for cross contamination. Ordered lobster tacos which were very good. They only fry French fries and chips so they’re also good for celiac

Safety


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
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love this place. Gluten free French fries and bread. Wish they had gluten free pancakes and desserts.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was knowledgeable about celiac disease and cross contamination. I was able to have gluten free stuffed French toast with no issues!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great meal here! The chicken tenders are gluten free and were perfect!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Staff was very knowledgeable and there were quite a few gf options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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You can’t go wrong when the owner of the restaurant has CD. They have a dedicated fryer. Everything on the menu is GF sans the Mac-n-cheese and pancakes! Our meals were delicious and this mom was rest assured that her kid would not be getting sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Very nice place celiac friendly, fries are also celiac friendly Hours are only 8-3

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Excellent dinner! Ambiance was good and kid friendly. Their fryer is completely gluten free so I could enjoy the French fries and they do chicken nuggets gf that are quite good and everyone in our party (gf and non gf alike) enjoyed. Burger they do with a gf bun that didn’t fall apart. They have many gf options for all meals. Definitely recommend!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our family loves this place! Nearly everything on the menu can be done GF and they can work with casein allergies too. And a dedicated fryer! Got to get the Little Fingers (chicken tenders), and I love the seafood salad - crab, lobster, and shrimp on greens with your choice of dressing. So good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Almost the entire menu is gluten free. Nothing that isn't GF goes in the fryer.. They even have GF chicken tenders!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The waitress was not very knowledgeable on gluten free, but the chef did come out to clarify if we were gluten free or had Celiac. We are here based on all the good reviews, the burger was OK, not great.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The fryer is only used for GF items and thenchicken tenders are great! Several GF options and the gf toast was good. Staff asked if our daughter was celiac and stated they note to change gloves.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Staff is very knowledgeable. when i order a GF roll on my beef burger they asked if i was celiac. no cross contamination. cooked in separate area. will be going back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The waiter was very knowledgeable & asked if my daughter has celiac. She had the chicken fingers and omelet with potatoes and toast. The toast even came wrapped in paper. All was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The regular menu had a handful of items marked “GF”, and decent ones at that - chicken tenders the most notable. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a restaurant offer GF chicken tenders! GF buns and bread were also available for the burgers and sandwiches on the menu. And I know it’s a little thing, but it was nice to be able to look at the regular menu, instead of having to ask for and to look at a separate GF menu. My kids and I are gluten sensitive, and not celiac, so we can be more loose about these things, so I did not ask detailed questions - e.g. is there a dedicated fryer, dedicated counter space etc. - so definitely call ahead to confirm that what previous reviewers have said about this is still true. And from a foodie perspective, their burgers were great! I got the GF chopped salad, and my kids each had a GF burger - of which I of course took a bite. ;)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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fantastic service and meal!! our server Michael fresh squeezed the Orange for my crush. He was very knowledgeable of GF and answered all my questions. The frier is dedicated GF. The servings were huge and delicious!! I am really glad I found this restaurant!! I had the GF fish tacos with the grilled salmon and sweet potato fries. My husband had the chicken fingers with home made potato chips. We will be back!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Staff seemed knowledgeable and I trusted the other reviews but the French fries were NOT gluten free! My daughter got sick from eating them! Just a reminder you really can't trust anyone!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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only a few options but still very good. the staff was knowledge as well.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was good portions a little small. Good selection for GF. The kids and I didn't have a reaction which is always important. I would recommend this restaurant for a gluten free experience.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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