Gluten-Free at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

I asked for the gluten free menu and they gave me a sheet of paper that listed the Barbecue Meats that were safe - Texas style beef brisket, sliced beef brisket, honey barbecue ham, tender turkey breast, old recipe sausage, and Spivey cheddar sausage. I don’t eat red meat so that left only turkey. Then it listed the safe Sides - coleslaw, potato salad, green beans with bacon, Caesar salad, chips, and waffle iron fires. The chips were a bag of Lay’s that said gluten free although not certified and they said this location didn’t have the fries.

My server did wash his hands, use a separate tray for my order (separate from my husband’s that contained gluten), and put gloves on. It was presumably safe although also disappointing to have three slabs of pressed turkey and soggy green beans with bacon I tried to avoid.

Note: I have celiac but no immediate reactions so I can’t be sure when I get exposed.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Average

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

They have BBQ, sauces and rubs that are all GF. When I told them I had allergies they wiped down the entire line, changed gloves and used new utensils to avoid cross contamination.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• 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 with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Got the Chicken, BBQ beans, and Green beans with normal BBQ sauce (no roll). Overall it was good. Chicken didn’t have much flavor though… BBQ beans were delicious and the green beans were good.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Tried it was not very good as cooked ahead and in a warmer. The ribs were dried out so was the brisket. Did not taste like it was made the same day.

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

— 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

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

— Poor

I’ve eaten at Dickey’s in other locations and saw this one while traveling. I asked for brisket and they asked how I wanted it sliced. I said not at all because of gluten. They then told they don’t have any thing that’s gluten free. I don’t particularly think the employees understood what I was asking but did not risk eating here.

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

— 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?

— None

Excellent service. Fantastic food.lots of GF options.There is a separate cutting board area and knives where gf food is prepared for customers. They do ask and offer if change of gloves are needed. No reactions in my son with celiac. I highly recommend and would go again.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery

The BBQ meats and some sauces (not the spicy) are GF. Some sides are GF.

The way the meats are prepared is less likely to have cross contamination.

No GF bread options

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

— Not very

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?

— Good

Their allergen menu is very helpful. Find it online if the link doesn’t work. Basically all of their proteins and most of their sides are listed as GF. All their sauces are GF as well. https://orders-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/Allergen+information.pdf

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

We've eaten here twice now. The food was great both times but I have celiac and got pretty sick after the second visit. Don't plan on returning.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Average

None of the staff could tell me if their sauces were gluten-free or which sides were gluten-free, they referred me to their website. If no one working knows what gluten is, how can they possibly take steps to prevent cross contamination? Celiac proceeded with caution. Or just not al all.

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?

— Average

They told me there was gluten in everything they served.

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

— 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?

— None

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

— Poor

With a BBQ cafeteria set up, you order your meat and sides, they prepare your plate and then take out of sit as one of the inside tables. The pork ribs were wonderfully cooked and melts in the mouth. I felt they were under seasoned. Limitless BBQ sauce available to cover them which is also quite good. Soda machine with unlimited refills helped as it was over 100 degrees outside and the place is nicely air conditioned. Very knowledgeable on what was gluten free.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Went in for lunch and there are very few tables but the ones outside had been turned over so they couldn’t be used. Asked for a glove change which the person who cut the meat did but no one else as she passes down the line. Servers seemed too busy to be friendly and cashier was busy with take our orders so I waited to pay. Food was average. Three people in my party and we all had something different but everyone felt the same…average food and overpriced. When we sat down the rush came and folks were standing in line beside us so it wasn’t easy to have a conversation or enjoy the time together. Left food on our plates and knew we wouldn’t be back.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

They nailed it! Sam, on the meat cutting board, read ingredients, knew to change his gloves, get a clean knife, and got a clean cutting board. We thoroughly enjoyed the brisket (sliced), and a rack of ribs. Since he was not certain their sauce was safe we agreed to get our own sauce (this was take-out). Like a taste of home, it was wonderful! We’ll absolutely be back!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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-contamination?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

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

Meats and sauces are GF and lots of the sides are too.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Highly recommend this restaurant. The owners niece has celiac disease so he is very knowledgeable and takes precautions seriously. I let him know I have celiac disease when I ordered and he let me know he would be using a new cutting board for my meal, a new knife, changing gloves, etc. and recommended gluten free sides. All meat and sauce/rubs in the restaurant are gluten free!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

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

They don’t have a gluten free menu but are very Knowledgeable on celiac disease. You can order almost anything with out the bun/bread they clean everything before making it too and it’s delicious!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

The meat was super tasty and they have an allergy menu available and they are willing to answer questions

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Solid food and many gf choices, eaten there a few times with no reaction and am a moderately sensitive celiac

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

— 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

Called the manager when they opened and spoke to her, she was extremely knowledgeable and she asked if I was celiac. Explained the several items to avoid. The staff all changed gloves, made my order first, and even let my family members know if they ordered something that was not gluten free. Upon thanking the girl that rang me up she said “oh it’s something we are very aware of and take extremely serious. We have a few celiacs that come in regularly and we want to keep them safe.”

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

— 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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

They are not dedicated GF but they are very very careful if you ask. The only thing I have eaten from here is the pulled pork, chicken, and baked beans. It's tested free from gluten every time. Communication is key here they have a lot of bread in house!

The staff has no knowledge of an Allergen guide and I can't find it on the website either.

Knowing that most barbeque places are gluten-free as far as meats and most sauces go, tried this location equipped with overall Dickeys allergen list from website. Counter order server knew of gluten allergy and changed gloves without being asked to. Also, waffle fries are all that was fried so these potatoes did not have gluten contamination. Maybe 1 or 2 meats have gluten from flavoribg-Ask! And no bun of course!

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

— 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

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Staff immediately changed cutting boards and gloves. Nothing is marked on the menu but staff is knowledgeable about what is and is not gluten free. I am pretty sensitive to cross contamination and didn’t feel sick at all!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Good

I called this location and they put soy sauce in ever bbq sauce they make, which defeats the point of eating bbq

No gluten free bbq sauce

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Average

Staff aware of GF options and changed gloves, delicious food. No issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good BBQ food. If you use common sense, you can eat GF here pretty easily. There’s no dedicated GF menu. Avoid getting the bread/ dinner roll and pickles. All meats and sides have never contaminated me. Obviously, all sandwiches are forbidden. Great food at a great price.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was knowledgeable about gluten free and made sure to not touch items with the same gloves. The online menu provides you with a list of allergens.

When I told the staff I had celiacs they changed their gloves, knives, cutting boards, and wiped everything down. The food was good, and so were the prices. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Some gluten free options available. Kind of a fast food establishment. It was fast and I didn’t get sick but it wasn’t the greatest food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

When you state Celiac they will use new gloves, new clean cutting board, clean paper on the scale and are certain not to touch bread or croutons! Be sure you let them know Celiac bc most things there are gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If you like Barbecue, this is a great place! Great quality meat. I always get the pulled pork and green beans. They give a roll but you can ask for it to be on a separate plate or just say “no thanks.” The fries are fried with the rest so those are not safe. But there are also chips. And free ice cream after your meal (which I was just informed a few weeks ago is dairy-free). I get the ice cream in a cup. And kids eat free on Sundays! Our normal Sunday afternoon lunch spot! 😉

The service was excellent. Staff and manager were very accommodating and generous when we asked for celiac friendly options. Food was carefully prepared fresh and away from the other food to avoid cross contamination, and a list of ingredients was provided so we could select GF options for side dishes. Great tasting barbecue. Outstanding experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

First, this place is always great for the whole family. Great food. But they always have GF meat, and the baked potato casserole is also GF. Finish it off with free ice cream in your cup, and then pour some root beer over it. We do this place a lot!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great place to get authentic Texas BBQ!! I had a free sandwich for my Birthday so I ordered the meat separated from the bun. I told the man cutting the meat I had an allergy. He then proceeded to clean the cutting space, changed his gloves after he touched my bun, and again washed the cutting board!! Amazing!! I have been here at least 4 times and never got sick from the meat. They also have frozen ice milk for dessert that is gf. I will come again and again!

Staff was very knowledgeable about what I can eat with Celiacs Disease. They immediately changed gloves and brought out a new cutting board and knife to prepare my food. They also knew which sides I could eat. Highly recommend!

On vacation and my daughter ate so much here! Allergies: dairy, wheat, treenut, peanut, fish and shellfish. She ate the ribs, brisket and turkey. If you go to their website there is an allergen information list where you can see what items are safe. Just speak to the staff to inquire prior to ordering ... we will definitely be back!!!!

Thank you Dickey’s for a wonderful and safe meal !!!!

This place is CLOSED!!!!! Take it off the list!!!!

All the meats and about half of the sides are gluten free.

Nima tested chicken pork and beef and all were safe. I have to ask them not to pack the bread with the meat. The sides have tested positive at times for gluten. Huge risk for cross contamination here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Have eaten at a different Dickeys location and was fine. This location was empty and not clean and the employee didn't understand gluten free. She got someone else and when asked if the pulled pork was gluten free she said it should be it ain't got nothing in it. Not risking that.

****UPDATE: I believe this location is now closed.****

ORIGINAL: They do not have a separate gluten-free menu, but on their website you can find nutritional information containing allergens as well. Staff was friendly, and advised me on what to eat to be safe. They cleaned and sanitized the cooking area, even though cross-contamination isn't a problem for me. Great food, decent prices. Will definitely be going back.

Celiac friendly?

No

We did well here and did not get sick. You just have to make sure they dont put the bun on your tray. I used their online allergen information menu. Unlike every other place in Fort Stockton most of their main options are not automatically covered in gluten.

As soon as I mentioned I couldn't have gluten, the staff immediately changed gloves, cutting board, and changed out utensils. They knew exactly what I could and couldn't have. I felt very comfortable eating here and did not get sick.