Which Fast Food Outlets Offer the Best Gluten-Free Options?

I was just going to say that!  I am on my way to Culvers now!

They are always cool when I tell them I need gluten free.  And the burgers are to die for.

2 hours ago, Guest Chipotle Issues said:

I know Chipotle says they are gluten-free.  I have issues if I eat there, and I have those issues at several east cost Chipotle's in NJ, NY and CT. Even though I have them change their gloves and have the same person walk the line with me, I will be ill for 5 days after. Their Corporate people can't explain what it can be. But I get ill every visit. I'd love to know the problem item. Being 5 days it might not be gluten, but nothing I eat has ever caused GI symptoms for 5 days. I avoid them. 

Recently, both my daughter and I have had reactions from Chipotle.  Not sure if they have changed the seasoning in the chicken but we both have felt sick after eating there. 

Reading everyone’s comments is interesting as there’s many I wouldn't have known. I’ve not had issues at Chipotle. They have gone to great length to use utensils they keep set aside for gluten-free customers so there’s no cross contaminating. One I haven't seen mentioned is JimmyJohn’s! They will make any of their subs as an ”Unwich” lettuce wrap. And they have very specific procedures they do differently to to assure no cross contaminating. 

How can you leave Chick-fil-A off the list?! They have gluten-free fries (company policy is to fry the fries separately but you should always check with the manager.) Their grilled nuggets and grilled patty are gluten-free and (at least in Austin) they offer a gluten-free bun.

6 hours ago, Guest Guest MK said:

This is not safe information! Many people trusted this website for factual info. What you’ve published is NOT. Example - Panera specifically says they’re NOT for Celiac’s and they’ve even changed their marketing of their Gluten products to say “Gluten Friendly” not Gluten Free in order to keep Celiac’s safe and fully aware of the risks. This article should be revised or removed. It makes me wonder how many other articles I’ve read are not factual.  

I couldn't agree with you more!

I've stopped eating out due to always having symptoms and getting sick!  Since doing so, my health has improved greatly.

5 hours ago, Guest Chipotle Issues said:

I know Chipotle says they are gluten-free.  I have issues if I eat there, and I have those issues at several east cost Chipotle's in NJ, NY and CT. Even though I have them change their gloves and have the same person walk the line with me, I will be ill for 5 days after. Their Corporate people can't explain what it can be. But I get ill every visit. I'd love to know the problem item. Being 5 days it might not be gluten, but nothing I eat has ever caused GI symptoms for 5 days. I avoid them. 

Are they providing you with fresh, never touched lettuce and cheese?  Their practice, at least three years ago, was to roll the burritos with their gloved hands.  Those same hands then go down the line again and those same gloved hands are put into the lettuce and cheese, over and over again.

I loved Chipotle, but they have gotten me sick more times than I'd like to remember.  I have stopped eating there, and in fact, I have stopped eating out.  And since doing so, my health has improved greatly.

I really wish I could say this article is providing some good information, but unfortunately cross contamination is just too high of a risk at ALL the establishments listed for those of us with Celiac Disease.

It has been mentioned time and time again, that no amount of gluten is safe for those with Celiac Disease, and just because someone isn't directly showing signs of gluten ingestion, doesn't mean they are not ingesting some, causing damage.  Unless they are running blood panels, and testing every ounce of food they will sometimes never know.

I got sick after eating at a Subway restaurant.    I think that crumbs get into the food bins.  I got sick after I ate a salad there.  So I stopped by again and watched them make a sandwich. Well they put items from bins on the bread and if they put too much on the bread they put the items back into the bins.  Well by then it has been on bread so it goes back into the bin with bread crumbs on it.   Plus they carry bread near the bins so I think crumbs get into the food.  

After reading this article and everyone’s comments I truly believe there is no safe place to eat out.  The problem being Cross Contamination in most places.  I’ve eaten from Jersey Mike’s and did not feel good after.  I’m sorry I will just stick at home as I have been for the last 10 years.  It’s just not worth it.  

Chick-Fillet (? spelling) offers a WONDERFUL gluten free bun for their chicken fillet sandwich!  The taste is almost like a regular bun, and with mayo, tomato & lettuce, and chips, I can't tell the difference!

My daughter 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease 3 years ago and in my experience, i would not!! risk the chance of the extreme carelessness that occurs with cross contamination of the food chains claiming to be gluten-free. Why? Because 9×/10× the staff, even head chefs, cannot answer a simple question: "What measures do you take to ensure there is no cross contamination happening while perparing and serving your gluten-free food?" Ive asked this numerous times and usually get a blank stare or "im not sure." Unacceptable! There has only been 1 instance where i was satisfied with the response and where my daughter has never had an issue: Carrabas Italian Grill ( Brandon, FL). The server reported he had celiac disease himself, that the gluten-free spagetti with pomodora sauce (ask for NO Meatballs) is made in seperate pot of water and prepared away from gluten containing foods, seperate gloves are used and utensils are not shared". Thats the type of response you want if you are going to risk it.

I read that El Pollo Loco chicken and most of their sides are gluten-free for the most part although their might be some cross contamination.  But I wouldn't trust the corn tortillas they probably have wheat in them.