Gluten-Free at Cactus Club Cafe

Restaurant
103 ratings
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Celiac
3 days ago

Amazing food and excellent with all allergies! Would highly recommend! I’ve visited a few times all wonderful - from a good variety of appetizers to mains. Truffle fries to die for!! Salt and pepper wings also tasty! This made possible due to having a dedicated gf fryer. Recently had the steak and it was excellent!!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Wings, Acai Bowls, Fries, Steak
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

Coming from the lower mainland where there is a cactus club on every corner, this would not usually be my first restaurant choice. However the Vernon location is amazing!! They handle celiac disease so well. If you dine in person, a manager handles your order to ensure safety. If you order take out, everything is packaged separately and labeled gluten free all over. They have a gluten free deep fryer and I love their truffle fries, chicken wings and their crispy chicken/pickles. The famous bellini’s are gluten free. Have made many orders with no issues.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Wings, Fries
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
1 week ago

Called ahead - assured me of safety, stated they took allergies very seriously, noted separate fryer and flagged my reservation. ‘Gluten-safe’ options noted on menu but included disclaimer about cross-contact. What the waiter didn’t know, he asked a manager. A manager also brought out my food with ‘care and attention’ to my allergy.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for wheat-free
Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

Our server Sophia was excellent and checked and double checked that our zen rolls and my cheeseburger were fully gluten free. This location has a dedicated fryer, so fries and the taro curls on top of the zen rolls were perfectly safe. She brought gf Tamari for dipping. Another great experience!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Soy Sauce, Fries, Burgers
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

Phenomenal service, extremely knowledgeable staff, had a separate staff bring my food and confirm all the information about the ingredients and how it was made. Dedicated fryer and sauces for gluten free options. Checked on multiple times and did everything possible to prevent cross contamination

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Sushi, Burgers
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Gluten Sensitive
1 month ago

Went to Cactus Club for lunch and had the best gluten free meal! They have a new Hot Chicken and pickle appetizer that is fully GF and absolutely phenomenal! I also had the the shrimp lemongrass rice noodle salad that was epic! The server took the time to go through all ingredients as requested to ensure it’s gluten free safety. 10/10 worth the price, great service and will go again!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Salad, Noodles
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
2 months ago

Dedicated gluten free fryer which made my son very happy! Fried chicken and fries delivered by the manager to ensure us items are gluten free. Felt as safe as you can in a shared kitchen and didn't get sick.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fried Chicken, Fries, Burgers
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
2 months ago

Got the truffle fries and they were able to be put in a gluten-free fryer! Always a great find!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
2 months ago

We aren’t here on 10th August for a birthday and I was really impressed. As a sensitive coeliac who also can’t have dairy, I had lots of choices and the waiter was knowledgeable about cross contamination. He checked everything with the chef before confirming the order so I felt safe. I had GF fried chicken and pickles, and chimichurri steak with fries which were both amazing! They had a separate fryer and I had no reaction.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fried Chicken, Steak
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
3 months ago

Good food, they seemed knowledgeable, lots of options.

Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 months ago

SERVICE WAS GREAT FOOD WAS GREAT DEDICATED FRYER HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

Dedicated fryer, feels safe with allergies

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Taste
Variety
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Lunch
Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

Best burger I’ve had in the city. Got the impossible burger and everything (gluten free bun included) was exceptional! Also dedicated fryer for the win. Will be back…sooner than I want to admit

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Burgers
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

Love cactus club. Never gotten sick, as a person with symptomatic celiac, it’s a favourite staple restaurant. One downfall is no gluten free desserts, yet… but the menu changes and grows and even brings back old favourites from time to time. The downtown location now has a dedicated deep fryer which is awesome šŸ˜. Oh and they can cook an excellent steak. This was the first restaurant after being diagnosed that had the manager serve my meal, to limit cross contamination.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Steak
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
3 months ago

The staff here are super helpful. They have an iPad that alerts them to possible cross contamination. I had ordered a drink and wanted to clarify no cross contact. The manager came over and advised they could make a margarita for me from in house materials / clean all surfaces in the bar first. (They couldn’t confirm no cross contact from some of the materials brought in for the drinks). I felt super taken care of and the margarita was delicious! The lemongrass chicken noodle salad is amazing. The peanuts “may contain” so just leave them off for no possible cross contamination. No dedicated fryer but they mentioned they could bake the fries instead to avoid cross contamination. Amazing experience. ā¤

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3 months ago

Excellent food. gluten-free options were clearly identified and confirmed by the staff. Great atmosphere.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Dessert
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Asymptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

They do not have a GF fryer. It's gluten 'friendly'. Everything is Gluten Friendly. Server didn't seem to know exactly what you can and cannot have. They have allergen menu online and it's all 'gluten smart' BUT their gluten smart is still by using the non gluten free fryer.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
4 months ago

I can still eat the Cajun chicken burger. Separate fryer for the fries. Gluten free bun that I didn't notice any difference. The manager was told to watch over my order and brought it out to me first before the rest of the table. I will eat here again. No reaction

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GF Menu Items
  • — Burgers
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
4 months ago

Staff was very knowledgeable about celiac’s disease & went over my options thoroughly. Answered my questions & double checked with the chef. Food was delicious! I had a burger with no bun & side salad very good!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Burgers
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
4 months ago

Cactus club on broadway & ash is a go-to and frequent spot for me for business lunches. Location is why I chose it the first time- clear (though limited) gf choices are why I come back. Couple of notes about this location- the managers seem knowledgeable and when you get to know a dish, it’s pretty consistent across locations. This location has had a number of celiac staff- which is how I’ve picked some of my favourite menu items. Always ask to have it confirmed gf as some ingredients may change. No gluten free fryer, all the normal disclaimers about a shared kitchen. It fairly safe if you are proactive in your ordering.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
Other
  • — Good for oat-free
Celiac
4 months ago

Good options for gluten free burgers - advised the fries are cooked in the same fryer so not good for cross contamination

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GF Menu Items
  • — Burgers
Celiac
4 months ago

Went here for my birthday dinner and the staff was so accommodating! We were seated on the rooftop which has a different menu than their main dining room (much smaller). I wanted the lemongrass noodle salad since I've had that before and didn't have a reaction and my server put the order in for the downstairs kitchen. It was delivered by a manager as well and they restated my accomodation (celiac) and confirmed the kitchen changes gloves. They also gave me a creme brulee for dessert with a "happy birthday" on it, and the server once again confirmed it was 100% gluten free and didn't come into contact with anything. Overall a great experience!!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Dessert, Noodles
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Staff accommodates
Other
  • — Healthy options
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Dinner
  • — Online ordering
Symptomatic Celiac
5 months ago

When I went it was pretty busy so I sat at the bar. Even the bartender was knowledgeable and able to answer my questions. Super friendly, good food and I felt 100% comfortable eating here!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Healthy options
  • — Brunch
  • — Dinner
Asymptomatic Celiac
5 months ago

I have pre-ordered take out for lunch. I am so pleasantly surprised by the seriousness and the care taken with my order. I have been advised there is a separate GF fryer. I initially pre-ordered a Zen Roll and then the restaurant proceeded to call me twice afterwards triple checking if I am ok with certain items. In the end I wasn't able to have a Zen Roll which is fine and ordered the med bowl. The food was delicious and I was confident that what I was eating was safe.

My take out box also had a big red allergy sticker on it for awareness.

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Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Gluten Sensitive
5 months ago

I’ve gotten sick twice while eating here even after double checking everything was gluten free. Sad because it was super yummy the few times before.

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Celiac
5 months ago

Dedicated fryer and you can get so many options here!! Such a great experience every time.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

I've eaten here multiple times and never had a reaction. They have a dedicated gf fryer as well as a separate prep area. Every server I've had has been very knowledgeable about celiacs and food safety. Great food, highly recommend.

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Dedicated fryer
Asymptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

Separate fryer for GF items They have a menu well marked for items that are GF They are open to modifying items that are not marked as GF to see if they can make it GF (where possible) Waitress well versed in allergies Manager brings out the food separately

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Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

They have items that are gluten free and many that can be customized to be gluten free. They have a gluten free fryer. The Nashville chicken is delicious! Chance of cross contamination as thry share a kitchen space.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

Good GF menu plus dedicated GF fryer!

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Taste
Variety
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

I’ve ate at this location a number of times, ordering the med bowl three times. Each time the server let me know they had a new separate dedicated fryer, it’s been safe for 2/3 times (I’m a later in life diagnosis and currently extremely sensitive)! Not the biggest GF menu, but appreciate the efforts.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

A great spot for gluten free food. Since they’re a chain, you can easily find allergen information. This location is big and spacious as well! They have a good understanding of gluten “allergies.” My favourite dishes are the hot chicken and pickles (made in a separate fryer) and the zen sushi rolls.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Sushi
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
6 months ago

The menu is very clearly marked for gluten free options and the food was AMAZING

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

Really great staff, went and checked all the ingredients of the tofu bowl, there was a may contain on one sauce, I risked it because it seemed really unlikely to be an issue but could have gotten something else and it was reassuring that they'd tell me. Separate fryer!

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Vegetarian options
Celiac
6 months ago

They were so good with my little girl and had a separate fryer. She was so excited to have a cheeseburger with a bun she can eat and it was delicious!

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Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

Cactus club has always been great for me. They are super accommodating. I get their Cajun chicken sandwich and they have a gluten friendly frier for the fries.

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Taste
Variety
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
7 months ago

My wife and I had appetizers there this afternoon. We had a good conversation with the waiter about my wife’s Celiac and how there cannot be any cross contamination. She had an iced tea and the truffle fries, which we were reassured were completely safe. Unfortunately, my wife got sick about an hour after we finished.

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
7 months ago

Love the dedicated Fryer, Shae our server was very aware of Celiac. She made sure everything was ordered correctly.. Highly recommend the Vernon location..

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Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Online ordering
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Lunch
  • — Vegetarian options
Celiac
7 months ago

Lots of options, server was very knowledge. Will definitely return

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Staff accommodates
Celiac
7 months ago

Quite a few GF options and a GF frier! Kitchen is always very cautious. Love coming to this Cactus!

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
7 months ago

Always feel safe eating here, also it’s amazing!

Safety
Taste
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
7 months ago

Separate fryer, friendly helpful staff all aware of celiac safe food. Had the bacon cheddar burger with gluten free bun that didn't fall apart. Reasonably priced too.

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Lunch
  • — Takeout
Celiac
8 months ago

Been here three times the past few weeks.

Servers all were knowledgeable about the restaurants protocols for food allergies / Celiac. All ingredient were checked against a list for May Contain or cross contamination. Manager delivered food every time.

I’ve had the Cheese Burger sub with a GF Bun. It didn’t crumble!

Truffle fries are really good too.

Next time I’m going to try the Chicken and Deep Fried Pickles.

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Other dedicated equipment
Celiac
8 months ago

Went for a friend’s birthday celebration and was expecting nothing safe. Was surprised and happy to hear that they take food allergies and Celiac disease very seriously. Have a separate prep area, food delivered by a manager.

Server asked if I was ok with “May Contains” or cross contact. I told her no and she said she had to look up all the ingredients in what I ordered. She pulled up a spreadsheet and checked every ingredient individually and noted what I could not have. Made suggestions for substitutions and put in my order with a Gluten Allergy/ Celiac flag. She was very knowledgeable about the restaurants protocols and assured me she understood the importance of communicating my needs to the kitchen.

After my order was placed a manager came by to reassure me.

My meal was great and I had no issues afterwards.

I ordered the Med Bowl with Chicken and Falafel cooked I the dedicated fryer.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Other dedicated equipment
Other
  • — Healthy options
  • — Dinner
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Lunch
8 months ago

Delicious and staff were knowledgeable about cross contamination and seemed to take it seriously. I ordered one of the items marked gluten free and told them I’m celiac and the server came back to say that the sesame seeds used in that item had a “may contain” statement and since they were mixed in the chef didn’t recommend it for celiac. I really appreciated this and it made me feel safe knowing that they were taking that level of due diligence with my order. I ordered a different item and it was so good I came back once more while I was in town!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
8 months ago

Variety of gluten free options and recently have a dedicated gluten free fryer for fries! Burgers, salads, and more are gluten free. Only thing they don’t have gluten free options for is dessert.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Dinner
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Lunch
8 months ago

They have a few great gluten free options, even the hot chicken and pickles can be made gf!

They do have a separate fryer for gluten free items!

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Taste
Variety
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Staff accommodates
Symptomatic Celiac
9 months ago

My husband used to work there so here’s some bts: They are intense about food allergies, take them so seriously! Dedicated fryers, separate stations in the kitchen for prepping allergy items, have lists of ingredients on all items that they can check! And plus, the food is consistently delicious. He always always feel safe eating there!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Dedicated fryer
Gluten Intolerant
9 months ago

Very good hamburger on a gluten free bun and fries.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Gluten-Free Features
  • Gluten-Free Menu
Categories
  • Restaurant
Zen rolls gf tamari
Cheddar bacon burger, toasted gf bun
Fries from a dedicated gf fryer
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CHEDDAR BACON BURGER GLUTEN FREE
Ordered the hot fried chicken and pickles (appetizer) with a side of GF fries and was a very happy camper!
Cajun chicken sandwich
Fall 2020 menu
Fall 2020 menu
7oz steak from gf menu with the peppercorn sauce
Oven truffle fries. Be clear you need them done in oven. None dedicated frier
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