Gluten-Free at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

they have great GF buns or lettuce "buns". they have a seperate menu for gluten sensitive people, and have always done a good job with cooking the food safely with no cross contamination for people with celiac. i have celiac and i have never gotten sick here. they have burger and salad options, and fruit salad or chips for a side. the staff has always been great too! probably my favorite place to get a burger!!

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?

— 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 selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They have a separate gf menu. The burger and gf bun were delicious!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

From the GF menu, I had a create-your-own-salad with lots of fixings and Angus beef patty as protein plus homemade lemon Greek dressing. It was so good! We’ll be back!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dinner
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

I got glutened here. The food is good, but I won’t risk it again.

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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

If getting take out, check your order before you leave. We got home and our gluten-free burger had a regular bun. (Good advice for any restaurant.)

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

— Not at all

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

The waitress was very understanding. She checked with the bartender about a cider, and then told me she also double checked by googling the brewery for me. They had a GF menu. I ordered a salad and she said the chicken is cooked in a separate pan and she has a “button” to push with the order to notify chef of celiac. She said all the salad ingredients are separately located too. The side of homemade potato chips were tasty too. It was my first meal out since being diagnosed and I would say it was a success 🙂

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Went here with some friends for dinner. They have a separate gluten-free menu when asked and the server was sure to note my allergy. While the fries are disappointingly not gluten-free the chips were very good. I like that they offer them and the fruit salad as a gluten-free side without an upcharge. The burger was just alright. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but I would go back if others wanted to.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Food is always good here, and my daughter didn’t get sick. They have a “gluten-friendly” menu. I hate that wording, but at least they are trying. They don’t offer a way to specify allergies/celiac on an online order, so I called after placing the order and asked them to tell the kitchen to use their allergy protocols. They said they would.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

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

server was decent with knowledge- but no reactions (yay) from a burger on lettuce wrap and bagged Boulder potato chips.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

I was never a fan of burgers but my bf took me here and now this is one of our favorite spots. The food is always great and they make sure to mark that I have Celiac/red flag the order so the kitchen knows to change their gloves and so on. There was one time I went where they accidentally gave me a regular bun because the waitress forgot to hit the gf bun option but it’s bound to happen when you go out to eat at least once (always check). Other than that the staff is usually attentive to my needs and I definitely recommend this establishment👌🏼

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Yes I had to stress I have a severe allergy just to make sure the kitchen is informed and I knew what was safe after years of eating at the Charlotte location. It’s amazing for a burger. Don’t let 1 review steer you away. I always will double check at every restaurant

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Gluten Free Menu, Cross Contamination Savvy, Excellent Food

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Great burgers and multiple options for customization especially if gluten free. One of my favorite spots to go for good gluten free food.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

My 10 year old got the 7 oz burger on a gluten free bun with a side of fruit. They do not have a dedicated fryer so fruit is the only side dish available . The burger was very good. They have a kids menu but are unable to do the kids burger with a gluten free bun, so you have to order off the regular menu.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

I ordered a gluten free bun and they accidentally gave me a normal bun. Great service and food but make sure you double check your bun.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

They were knowledgeable in the allergy, had a separate menu. I had the burger with lettuce wrap, I was very good. No issues afterwards.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

They do have GF buns but the servers don't seem to understand what GF means. Will also add they tried to seat me in a booth and I'm in a wheelchair...when I said I would need a table they just threw the menus on the table nearest me and walked away...which started my distrust. Won't be returning. Bathrooms are also completely inaccessible.

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

— Not 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

Seriously delicious burger. The server was super helpful to make sure nothing was cross contaminated. Best burger I've had in a long time.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I had a burger on a lettuce wrap which was very good. They do have a GF bun available but I didn’t try it. There is not a dedicated fryer, so there are not a lot of “side” options to go with your burger. The waiter was at least knowledgeable enough to tell me not to order anything from the fryer, and they do have individually bagged chips if you order chips as a side. There are not a lot of choices, but the burger is good and I have had no issues both times I have eaten there.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Have GF menu which is isolated items from regular menu. Offer GF bun. Made my own. Got Buffalo and beef with avocado and lettuce. Side of bag of chips. Good quality. No issues.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Staff isn’t super knowledgeable. Double check your food.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Bad Daddy's is our go-to GF restaurant. They have amazing burgers and have GF buns. Many years ago they made their own GF buns but now use a distributor as they’ve franchised and gotten bigger. They also have GF beer. The servers and managers are knowledgable A gal named Corey developed the GF menu and used to bar tend at the East Blvd location. She's very helpful!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

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

— Somewhat

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

AMAZING BURGERS! Best in Chattanooga! Staff is TRAINED in gf safety! Excellent service and atmosphere!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Called in a phone order for takeout. The person I spoke with on the phone was very knowledgeable. They offer a gluten-free patty with no seasoning and a gluten-free bun which was very good. They use a clean pan for the patty. Many of their sauces contain gluten. They do not have a dedicated fryer so the tater tots and fries are not safe. They have bagged potato chips which are gluten-free. The custard they use in their milkshakes contain gluten. My celiac daughter enjoyed her burger and did not get glutened

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?

— 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Asked for gluten-free menu when seated. Waiter took order and on finishing asked degree of gluten concern. When I stated celiac, he told me that he would ensure that food was prepared with dedicated pans. Was knowledgeable and attentive.

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

— 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
• 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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• 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

The staff was super knowledgeable and the food was good too! Safe option

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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 lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

The waiter I had made sure to ask if it was an allergy or just a preference and she time time to ask what else I could have and she knew what items on the menu I could eat!

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?

— 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 selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

The food was great they had things to mark it because it was gluten free my waitress asked questions to be sure about prep food was prepared amazingly

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 Characteristics

• Good for takeout

I’ve been to Bad Daddy’s more times than I can count over the past couple years and it is one of my favorite gluten free burger places. I absolutely love their gluten free bun and their burgers are delicious. The only thing I’d suggest you be aware of is there have been a few times they have toasted my bun in the same toaster as wheat buns, so make sure you clarify you have an allergy not just a preference. The few times this has happened they have gladly remade it and given me a discount. They also recently added steamed broccoli to their choice of gluten free sides along with fruit and chips. As much as I wish the fries were an option, they are not safe due to cross contamination. I’ve been here almost weekly for the past couple years and have never gotten sick, would highly recommend!!

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?

— Some

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 have cape cod chips from a bag, fruit, build your own salad and build your own burger. I tried to ask questions, waitress was really rude. Food came out wrong, and my boyfriends Mac and cheese tasted like Chinese buffet Mac and cheese.

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

— Not 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

They seem out of practice at Gf due to covid distractions. Waitresses know some, but they have multiple people filling a simple order, and so what was supposed to be a bag of chips came out in a bowl. While all my attention was on the bun, manager ran out to take the chips. They’d been refried in dirty oil. I asked to see their gf buns. Sealed in plastic. Texture and flavor will make you think there has been an error. Really good burger and bun.

Buns unbelievable. Burger meat wonderful. If you order medium it is pink throughout. Rarer than most places, but great.

I didn’t see Red Bridge.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 selection of healthy options

Create a salad or a burger! The waitress was pretty knowledgeable about what contained gluten or not. On the sauce she wasn’t sure about, she went and asked. The chili cheese burger was amazing! I asked several times to verify the bun was gf because it was so good. The sides cannot be made gf because they don’t have separate fryers. I was served a bag of gf chips though!

Gluten friendly menu; great burgers; delicious pimento cheese that’s gluten free

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Be careful. I don’t know how they did it, but 30 minuets after eating a half of a GF burger and fruit I found myself horribly glutened for the second time.

Celiac friendly?

No

My daughter and myself have Celiac, and we’ve eaten here several times with no reactions!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a GF menu which includes 2 appetizers and then the GF options from the build your own burger and build your own salad menus. This includes a GF bun, a lettuce wrap, and no bun.

I wasn’t totally confident they knew what they were doing but it was a good burger and I didn’t get sick. It is a bit expensive by the time you add extra for the gf bun and ‘premium’ sides but not unreasonable.

Great gluten free burger place any burger can be made gluten free, not many gluten free appetizers or desserts.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Servers confirmed this place is not Celiac safe

Celiac friendly?

No

The service was as excellent! They have a HF beer and amazing GF buns. I would highly recommend it.

Gluten free menu, gluten free buns and gluten free chips. Lots of options to build your own burger or salad. Great service! Definitely will come again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gf hamburgers on Pure Knead Buns. No dedicated fryer, but they have gf chips in a bag.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great atmosphere! I had a very celiac friendly experience! Would definitely recommend this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff very friendly, well informed about gluten allergy and they make every effort to accommodate. No dedicated fryer so avoid fries if you are worried about cross contamination. Great choice if you are in downtown Raleigh.

I had a burger with gf bun and fruit. Hour later was very sick. Not celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

No

I was going to lunch with a large group of coworkers and I’m recently diagnosed so asking a bunch of questions and making a fuss in front of my peers is still embarrassing for me. I called twice to ask questions (spoke to the bartender Mike who was wonderful). They have extremely good practices against cross contamination, extremely knowledgable on the disease. When the waiter came to take my order, he told me he already knew it was for an “allergy”. So not only was the staff amazing, but the food was DELICIOUS! Best GF bun I’ve had and the chips & pimento cheese are AMAZING! Felt very safe and included eating there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Unfortunately this restaurant gave me the worst reaction I ever had. I also ordered a salad which was even more disappointing when I got sick!

Celiac friendly?

No