Gluten-Free at Cotton Patch Cafe

They have a GF menu but is outdated on some things.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

Amazing location. The staff was very helpful, they provided a menu that specifies allergens for each dish (also online), they assisted with our ordering, ensured a clean prep area for our food, and The food was delicious!

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

— 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

There is hardly anything here gf. I ordered salmon with rice and the rice had pasta in it. It did not state rice pilaf so I assumed it was safe. Ha!

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

great experience with attentive waiter. she brought out a gluten free menu! Good Experience

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

— 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

Not GF friendly at all! Staff is clueless.

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

This place may have been good for GF years ago, but there’s very little now GF. Just salads basically. The servers know nothing about GF. They gave me a Soy free menu instead. Ugh

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

Because I have celiac disease and was on a road trip when we stopped at Cotton Patch Cafe, it was very important that I had a meal that I wouldn't regret the next day. We found the restaurant using the findmeglutenfree app and called ahead to make sure they still had a GF menu; they did, and we asked for it specifically when we arrived.

Our server was not well-educated about the gluten free diet, but she made sure the kitchen staff knew it was imperative that my meal be GF. When my food arrived, it was obvious that the kitchen staff was well-versed and knew how to prepare a safe GF meal.

I ordered the Light Blackened Tilapia (smaller portion than the regular Blackened Tilapia). This is normally served over seasoned rice with a side of steamed vegetables, but the GF menu stated that the rice was not GF and a substitution could be made. I ordered a second portion of the steamed vegetables - which were broccoli, carrots, and squash.

The tilapia was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Though the vegetables were not seasoned, they were steamed just until tender, which is how I like them. I put a little butter on them, and they were quite nice. It was a delicious meal that I felt safe in eating. Even better, I had absolutely no adverse reactions to it the next day.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

Their gluten free menu is wrong. They have Mac and cheese marked gluten free and it is not. I had already eaten some when a different waitress who was more knowledgeable warned me.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Went for lunch. Waiter was willing to check on all options for me and they substituted for items I couldn't eat. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The manager went out his way to go over possible options for me to eat as I am GF and dairy free. I am not celiac but try to watch cross contamination closely. I’m not sure if this place is 100% safe for someone with celiac? The manager did however try to be accommodating and avoid cross contamination.

The staff was amazing. I told them I had an allergy and the went and scrubbed down the grill before cooking my food. The gluten free menu is not huge, but what they do have is delicious.

Staff has no clue what gluten is. Cross contamination is to be expected here

Celiac friendly?

No

I love Cotton Patch but not this location! I have been to this location many times but apparently they have different management. I asked for the gluten free menu and I noticed some dishes had an “*” beside the them but there was no comments on the page stating why. The waiter didn’t know why so, I asked for the manager. The manager said that’s how they get it from corporate and had no idea why they were there. Since I’ve eaten there so many times over the years, I knew the dish had something that I needed to substitute to make it gluten free. The manager wasn’t concerned and apparently didn’t intend to fix the problem. I’m concerned about eating at this location if the manager isn’t trained or concerned about food allergies. I don’t know how he could be training and supervising the employees at the restaurant about them.

Very limited selection salads or grilled fish/chicken was the options.

GF menu available. They do not have dedicated GF area, so cc is a risk just like most restaurants. Though we did not have any issues. Food was good servers were knowledgeable.

Awesome staff and manager. They accidently put a salmon on a rice bed with gluten but the manager caught it, knew they couldn't just scrape the rice off, and grilled a new salmon.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

No way if you are celiac. All they have it’s gluten free bun

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Well seasoned. Lots of options for the sides.

You have to ask for the dietary or gluten free menu.

I had the ribs and shrimp and it was very good. I have Celiac and didn’t have any issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Stopped here on our way home from Texas. While my daughter enjoyed hers, I ended up in the ER with Food Poisoning from the Fish Tacos.

There is a limited GF menu you can ask to see. The wait staff is not trained. I was asked if I wanted croutons in the salad and banana pudding for dessert.

Not really any exciting GF options. You really feel like you're missing out eating your grilled chicken or salad while others at the table are eating rolls and deep fried everything. Can't even have chips and salsa, the chips had chunks of fried batter mixed in for some reason. They obviously don't know anything about cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

They don't have a gluten free menu but you can view the allergen information on their website and they have a printout of it. My steak was overcooked but it was seasoned well.

I was concerned about eating here given, but they were very accommodating and the waiter took it very seriously. I did not get sick!

Ask for GF menu. However they can make burgers without buns.

I've always had great customer service here and even though their gluten free menu is limited it is not as limited as olive garden and what they do have is really good. also they are on the cheaper side

I would not be going back to the Cotton Patch again. They do not have a very big GF selection. What they do have is way over priced and not very good. The strawberry salad had rotten greens in it.

Excellent meal, knowledgeable staff, lots of options. Allergen list is well designed and thought out.

the Cobb salad is good. I usually get the avocado bacon cheeseburger without the bun and substitute the fries for a baked potato. they don't have gf bun but there is plenty of food without it. they have a gf menu and if you ask for a manager they will accommodate your gf needs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The customer service is exceptional. The employees were very helpful with the gluten free menu.

Cross Contamination was present, they tried to accommodate but were not very knowledgeable.

They have a good selection of grilled meats available but not much else to offer celiac sufferers. I had a loaded baked potato and it was delicious. Not very special in terms of gluten free options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

good food, they work with you. knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

No

Very friendly and they offer several GF options.

Gf menu if you ask. Good choices of fish and chicken with several sides.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good food, but not certified.

Celiac friendly?

No

Good GF selection and helpful staff

Large selection of gluten free items. Their steak is awesome!

They had a GF menu, but the waitress was very unaware. She even asked me if I wanted rolls! Ha! That said, I didn't get glutened, and would eat here again.

manager & staff were knowledgable & gluten free menu in store.

a whole booklet lists everything from drinks to entrees