How to eat safely at a restaurant when you're gluten-free

How do you eat safely at a restaurant when you're gluten-free? Here's my step-by-step guide to researching, ordering, and safely chowing down on your restaurant or takeout meal. These tips are great for anyone who has celiac disease, a gluten sensitivity, or follows a gluten-free diet.

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[treefrog]

It is also okay not to eat :) (edit: at restaurants)
I have celiac, ADHD, and autism. I don't eat out. I started watching this video thinking maybe I am in a place in my life where I can manage.... .... ....Yeah, nope. I have been burned too many times, go non-verbal (autism) when I am stressed out (especially about food), and ADHD impairs my working memory so I forget the list of things I need to remember to stay safe.
My friends are use to getting take-out and we have picnics on the beach. Sometimes I am just fine going to a restaurant and order a Coke while my friends eat. So much less stressful!

[goatency]

i work in a restaurant. We have a full celiac-friendly menu including staples like appetizers. wings, chicken tenders burgers and any other sandwich. we have 2 designated Celiac friendly fryers. on to-go orders all celiac-friendly items are served in a completely seperate bag than non celiac friendly items

[DoloresJRush]

My endoscopy is scheduled for next month, but I have been diagnosed with lactose and fructose malabsorption. Been doing research and stopped at an IHOP restaurant to check out their gluten-friendly pancakes -- they smelled like regular pancakes, so I asked what they were made of and my server said rice and eggs, and several other ingredients. I told my girlfriend about them, cause she has a grandson who has celiac and she said the reason they smelled like regular pancakes was because they were cooked on the same griddle as wheat-based pancakes. I tried to write the company through their website, but had difficulty getting the email to send. I'm also in the process of spring-cleaning my kitchen. Fun-times! So much stuff you have to remember...

[joyfultaylor]

A lot of Korean & Japanese vinegar or Mirin (often used in Japanese, Korean food) have malt in them. I would not eat sushi at a restaurant not seeing the exact brand of vinegar or Mirin they use.

[Butterflies.and.Tulips]

Good tips! I’m also dairy, corn and apple free, which makes it even more complicated!

[jfh]

I went to an “owl themed” restaurant for Veterans Day because they were offering a free meal for veterans. Unfortunately it was a very limited menu so I ordered a cheeseburger with no bun. The server was very confused with me informing her that I have celiac but I managed to get the point across. Eventually she returned with our orders and sure enough, my burger came with a bun. I told her I couldn’t eat it or I would get violently ill. She rolled her eyes and took the plate away. 2 minutes later she returned with plate in hand. When she placed it in front of me I could still see bun residue stuck to the cheese. I asked if she had simply removed the bun and brought it back and after a very pregnant pause she said yes. Once again I refused the burger and she walked away looking as frustrated as I should have been given the circumstances. By the time I finally got something I could eat my two friends had already finished their meals. Needless to say this dining experience was not quite the “hoot” I was expecting.

[ZenithAstrology]

They just need to start making more gluten-free restaurants or just eliminate that terrible weed. I mean I have just been finding that we’re basically in the same camp. And a lot of people would not have this if they were not growing so much of this terrible weed. And then throwing it at us. you really see where it is once you cross the threshold.

[jamiec]

Another add is Brazilian food. If you’re not vegetarian the Brazilian steakhouses even have bread that is traditionally gf and made from tapioca flour.

[teampatsy]

I dunno if my tastebuds are broken or not but since I became gluten free, most the foods I try tastes like cardboard

[anab]

I go gluten-free (the celiac), lactose free (genetic test), vegetarian and no alcohol (my choice😊)

[Mya]

I went to a Thi restaurant, they guaranteed me that it was gluten-free and not contaminated, after 2 hours I was sick and I'm still sick after 1 week

[jamiec]

I have found emailing a restaurant gives me better results than a server. The manager or owner is usually more knowledgeable and am often surprised with what’s gluten free being more then I expected even if it’s not on the menu. Mexican has been a pretty strong option since it’s all corn based. Red flag on the gf soy sauce though. I have always had weird reactions after sushi (not cheap sushi because artificial crab has gluten) and wonder if people accidentally refill the GF soy wrong or something. A lot is marinated in soy.

[brianalay]

I just got diagnosed with celiac disease yesterday and im freaking out! Idk where to start, what to eat or anything 😭😭

[LaLaLaLauran]

Here for the comedy at 8:00. I'm obsessed!

[ZenithAstrology]

I think I’m gluten intolerant but the cross-contamination that hurts just as bad because of the DH.

[kimberlycooper]

In our area, eating gluten free was hard to do at a restaurant. Staff didn't know what gluten was. There was almost nothing on the menu. The staff always questioned you to make you prove that you needed to be gluten free.

All that has changed. Pastas aren't available. But, salads, burgers, soups, fratattas, and a lot of foods are gluten free or can be altered remove the gluten.

I have even found gluten free deep fried foods.

[somerandomdemigod]

also watch out for imitation crab at a sushi restaurant

[ZenithAstrology]

I hate when they come out of my tears when the grain hits my face burns and itches something bad. I was always wondering why I was itching my eyes to the point of almost gouging them out. People would also say I look tired because I had rubbed my eye so much. And I kept having gluten end up on the bags on my eyes. And in the corners.

I mean this would all be fine . If we just ate a couple of them but the problem is it’s in everything so when you go to have something you cannot eat it without risking catching fire and a bunch of gluten grains trying to come out of everywhere

[bonnieballentine]

I order a gluten free pizza and felt sick afterwards?

[sarahlyev]

You have to be carful with mirin and artificial crab meat!