The Potato

8 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Burrito Bowls, Fries, Salad
Safety Rating
8 ratings

As rated by the community

255 N Harbor Dr
Valdez, AK 99686

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Amazing place to get some gf food!! You can get anything over fries (I love the fajita pita over fries) it is only open during the summer

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 month ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Stopped in on my cruise today, I got a salad and fries and it was awesome! Didn’t get glutened, they were very knowledgeable and felt super comfortable. Fries were crispy and BOMB. Highly recommend

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Good

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Ordered a breakfast burrito over French fries and they were super knowledgeable, cooked everything in a specific pan to avoid cross contamination, and the food was AMAZING!!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Menu
Chicken fajita sand. Over fries, I added horseradish coleslaw! So good!
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Asymptomatic Celiac

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Had a great breakfast! Got the Potatohead burritos (but over fries instead). Rosemary garlic fries were awesome, as well as the regular fries! All very safe! We did get the yogurt and fruit cup, but didn’t realize it was yogurt with granola, honey, and some berries at the bottom to mix into the yogurt (we thought it was more of a fruit cup). It was delicious, but not sure of GF. Great experience and glad to have safe GF options in Valdez (and one is McCarthy as well!)

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?

— 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

Overall Rating

Review


As a celiac, it’s difficult to find a place in remote Alaska where they have a dedicated fryer. The Potato has incredible rosemary garlic fries. If you want anything else off of the menu they have a dedicated spot that they prepare GF items. But the fries are chefs kiss!

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?

— Good

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Very accommodating of gf and celiac. Most items can be made gf by putting over fries. Ask for separate grilling or tell them you are celiac. BBQ sauce is not gf though so if you get pulled pork, no BBQ sauce. A few cider and hard seltzer options.

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

Celiac

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Review


Good food and safe for Celiacs. As others have said, substitute fries from their dedicated fryer and you can have pretty much anything from the menu. The garlic rosemary fries are my favorite. Unfortunately the chowder is thickened with flour so that’s out.

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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Can do ANY menu item over fries or mixed greens instead of in its wrap or bun, fries are 100% gluten free. Dressings and sauces from menu are also 100% gluten free! I love the versatility on the menu and how many options I am able to have here because of their accommodations, rather than just a salad.

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Beautiful. Ate here 3 times and ate like a king every meal. Fries are in a dedicated fryer and most dishes can be served over fries instead of as a sandwich.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Yum!!! I loved this place!!! Manager told us we could eat just about everything except for bread! They’ll put any sandwich over a bed of fresh cut fries. They’ll customize anything you want,happily. Food was excellent, service terrific. Seriously fattening, though.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


So great to find a place in the middle of no where that accommodates celiacs. Dave, our waiter was helpful and knowledgeable. I loved the selection of ciders that were of course, gluten free. Tortilla chips and fries are fried in a designated fryer (use peanut oil).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Food tastes delish, but I could soon tell I had been contaminated with gluten. Not 100% GF!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Absolutely charming roadside stand with delicious food. Dedicated fryer for French fries and you can change any of their sandwiches to have the ingredients over a bed of fries. Maybe not health food, but definitely the only restaurant in Valdez that has "We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs" on the menu!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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