Gluten-Free at Applebee's

Love Applebees! Not a variety of choices, but it’s still accommodating.

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

— Somewhat

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/None

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

— Excellent

My husband and I eat at this location often, it is one of my few trusted restaurants. The staff is always very nice and understanding of my needs having celiac disease. I have very few places I trust, this particular Applebees is on my short list.

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

— 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?

— Good

Both my child and I were able to eat here safely and work no problem. Tasty, too: had the Burbon Street chicken and riblets.

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

Do not eat here! My family has eaten here a few times over the years and one of the six of us always ends up with food poisoning. Just do not do it?

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

— 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?

— Below Average

Stopped in for dinner. Asked the host if they have anything gluten free. She looked confused and said no. We left I was very disappointed

This is not ok. Breaded chicken was labeled gf and celiac safe. Quesadias were too. It was horrible. I was glutened terrible while throwing and having the worst stomach aches of my life:

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

— 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/None

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

— Poor

I ordered a salad and twice it had gluten. First time it came with bread sticks. Second time there was pieces of breaded chicken mixed in even when there was none listed on this salad. Don't eat here. It's not safe.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

They say their bone in wings are gluten free but they fry them in gluten contaminated fryers. They fry everything in the same fryer. Also, they are not good when it comes to cross contamination.

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

— 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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Good restaurant chain. They substitute for gluten free bun on their burgers. Fries are not safe so I normally get mashed potatoes. They added a rice chicken bowl on their menu and that's what I normally order. They are pretty cautious about gluten allergy and a specific/different server comes out to bring just the gluten free order to avoid cross contamination, I suppose. Their cheesecake with no crumb base is delicious. I have never gotten contaminated going there.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Reservations recommended

I trusted Applebee's list of allergens and gluten containing foods. The list is common to all Applebee's restaurants in their chain. Went three times to this particular restaurants, and as I always do I ask about GF options in their menu. I have been given conflicting answers about their french fries. Last time the manager explained that the french fries "theoretically" do not contain gluten, but not being fried in a dedicated frier they are not gluten free. She was sincere. Unfortunately, I was pointed to their allegen list previously, and made.to notice that fries do not contain gluten. And I had fries. The top managers of the chain are then gravely and grossly misleading customers with their "allergens list", clearly totally ignorant of the damage their are doing.

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

— Not very

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?

— Below Average

I would give zero stars if I could because we didn’t even get past the hostess here. Before sitting down we asked for a menu for a quick glance and what was available for gf options. Was quickly and rudely told that there aren’t any gf options besides what was on the menu (listed as gluten sensitive) and when asked if anything could be made in a special area was quickly told no as well. Not helpful and not interested in even telling if they had a gf bun or pasta. Did not seem knowledgeable in celiac care at all.

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

— 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?

— Not Much/None

I ordered from the gluten sensitive menu and had cross contamination. Beware

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Staff was sweet however the food labeled GS(gluten sensitive) is definitely not safe. They use the same fryer for all the foods?! I completely understand that there could potentially be cross contamination however I do not think menu items deserve the title as gluten sensitive when the fryer is shared with breaded items.

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

— Not at all

I have two favorite dishes, the grilled chicken breast and the fiesta lime chicken, I love that they're both gluten free. I don't have any issues when I get either dish

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

— Somewhat

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

I would not go here if you are celiac. Wait staff had no idea on anything . They have mislabeled menus including French fry’s as gluten sensitive , cooked in a shared fryer ! Also wondering about the fresh made nachos , Fried ? Also on the gluten sensitive menu. We will not be back. When we showed him the fry’s, he said “ that’s out of my control” . 👎🏾

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

— 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

Despite telling our waitress 3 times I was gluten free, she brought my salad with a breadstick. I told her I could not eat the salad as it was now contaminated. She said “can’t you just take it off?” When I explained that it doesn’t work that way, she got an attitude and put in another order for a second salad. When we got our tab, they charged me for both salads! They did remove the second charge only after I pointed it out. Will never eat here again as they are obviously ignorant to what a gluten allergy means. I know they can’t guarantee there will be no cross contamination but when you have a “GS” label by the meal I ordered and I told you 3 times I was gluten free, I did not expect that a breadstick would be on my plate. Avoid this restaurant!

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

I ordered 6oz steak with garlic mash potatoes with steamed greenbeans instead of broccoli. I was very impressed with my food especially my tender steak. My male waitress was very patient with me with my menu and was very helpful and notified the cooker of my Celiac and Microscopic colitis disease. I will definitely go back. This was on 2/24/23 around 3:00. So I hope his manager will see this. Thank you again. 5 🌟 for the place and waitress.

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

I called and spoke to the kitchen manager and they do not have any GF food and all the food is prepped and fried in the same area. Staff are NOT trained for any sort of food allergies.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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

— Average

DON’T TRUST IF YOU HAVE CELIAC!!!

I ate here a few months ago and got extremely sick. I ordered off the gluten sensitivity menu. I wasn’t sure what had made me sick so I tried it again a few days ago hoping the first time was just a fluke. I ordered the burben chicken and shrimp off the gluten sensitivity menu and got extremely sick.

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

— 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?

— Good

January 19, 2023. Ate dinner here with my wife and friends. I'm not crazy about their "Gluten Sensitive" menu, but I have eaten at other Applebee's in the past without issues. At the other Applebee's where I have had success, the staff has been very attentive to my gluten allergy. At this location, the staff could not have paid the allergy any less attention. I asked for the cooks to change gloves and use fresh serving utensils. I was told they were busy and short staffed. I ate the grilled chicken with garlic potatoes and steamed broccoli. I was sick before I left the restaurant. At this location, be very careful if you are sensitive to gluten exposure.

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

— 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

Don't! The oil is NOT separate or GF according to kitchen No nachos 😭

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

— Not at all

ribs are gluten free

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

I am very sensitive celiac and eat here often! Never sick and always a great experience!

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

Good gf menu as always. Pic shows Fiesta Lime Chicken

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

— 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

Had the steak, green beans and broccoli as we figured that would be the safest. Server essentially said everything was a risk. I asked for the manager and they did not come. After talking to the server, we did end up with the steak because of the least chance of cross contamination but I wouldn't have eaten here if I had it to do again.

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

— 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/None

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

— Below Average

Applebees gf-annotated menu as usual. Good food and service.

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

— 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?

— Excellent

Steak, garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli is always good. Actual location in Quincy is desperate for an update - really old booths, food on walls, just really not clean.

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

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

Not many entree options, but the steak, garlic mashed and broccoli was delicious and no one got sick.

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

— 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?

— Excellent

I was not impressed with this location. Staff, including management had little understanding of safe options. After many conversations and questions, I was served a grilled chicken salad with a breadstick on top. My son(celiac) did enjoy his grilled chicken taco bowl.

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

— Not very

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?

— Average

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

— Very

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

I would not recommend for Celiacs!!!! 😣 I stressed my severe allergy to gluten and ordered a salad.. they said no dressing was gluten free but lemon oil, even though website says that have a few that are indeed gluten free. My salad came out with a big breadstick on it😳😞 I told them I cant even have gluten touch my food as cross contamination can hurt me. waitress seemed annoyed and took my salad back, within a minute or two she returned with a new salad I asked her if they just removed the breadstick and they told me that they made a new one but it looked to me like they just remove the breadstick so I chose not to eat it and they still charged me for the salad. Definitely the last time I will be eating here!!!!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Have NO glutenfree menu anymore and there were really not any gluten-free options.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Great menu, very helpful waitstaff. Never thought of Applebees when it came to ribs but they were DELICIOUS

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

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

— Somewhat

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

Terrible! I ordered off of the gluten free menu and let the waitress know that it had to be gluten free. There was at the least cross contamination, but I believe that there was no effort made to make my meal GF, I had the fiesta lime chicken with Mexican rice

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

— Not at all

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 dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Somewhat

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?

— 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 dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

they got rid of my ribblets, which I never got sick on. new menu, waiter not educated on gluten. didn't get sick the first time, did the second trip and April 2022 got sick again

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

— 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?

— Below Average

Many marked GF options on the menu

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner

server straight up told me the store didnt have an allergen menu because they cant prevent allergens. Which -is false- and I didnt feel like arguing for it, so I opted for grilled chicken and mashed potatoes. I didnt feel sick after. Found the allergen menu online. Angry that my server wouldnt even work with me as an attempt to prevent contamination or assist me in finding something GF

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

— 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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

The service was great. Their menu has a "GS" next to items that are deemed gluten sensitive. The employees are also knowledgeable about cross contamination and shared friers. I have not had any issues here but it is important to note that there was no true "gluten free" items on the menu, only gluten sensitive so if you are celiac please be careful while dining here.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Have not eaten there in a while

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Perfect margarita and neighborhood beef nachos and that’s about the best for Celiac

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

— Somewhat

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

I'm a college kid in this town and eat here almost weekly. I have never gotten sick. I have multiple friends on the staff and they are all every good with gluten free. When you order tell you're waiter you are gluten free and they will mark it on your order.

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

— Somewhat

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

Fiesta lime chicken. Told waitress ,she wasnt sure what the GS meant went to check with manager. I had to make sure I could eat it. Far as service, she was very polite About 1hr later I am really sick cant stay out of bathroom and stomach hurts bad . Maybe whatever they put on chicken sauce isnt glutten . I wont eat there again

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

— 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Informed the waitress I had celiac and if they could please try to keep my food away from wheat / gluten / cross contamination. Didn’t seem to care, didn’t reassure me they’d try. I did have a reaction to the food.

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

— 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?

— Good

I checked the allergens menu before I went and I realized I could really only have a side of fries, the bone-in wings, or chips and salsa. But, I went and ended up getting the Classic Dip Trio appetizer and it was pretty good!

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

— Not very

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?

— Average

I’d give it 3 1/2 stars. The menu has GS to mark gluten sensitive (I’ll attach photos), but the menu also mentions shared oil in the fine print, so those marks are misleading if you’re celiac. They have fries and stuff with tortilla chips marked as gluten sensitive even though they’re fried in the same fryer as everything else, so I opted to stay away from anything fried just in case. The waiter did say nothing was guaranteed, but the chefs are very careful and change their gloves. I got the grilled chicken breast which comes with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. It was pretty good, although maybe the most boring thing on the menu. Haha. The mashed potatoes were very good, but there was a “skin” on the potatoes like the purée had sat for a while and dried out a little. I didn’t get sick—just a little indigestion after, but no big reaction. Overall, I’d come here again if a family event was there, but I wouldn’t choose it myself because of the fairly limited options and misleading Gluten Sensitive marks.

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

— Somewhat

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

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

— 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?

— Good

I'm newly diagnosed. I called today because I wanted French fries and unfortunately they did not have a dedicated fryer.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much