Subway it testing Gluten-Free Bread

Great news for GF eaters - - Subway is in the process of testing 2 gluten free items:  a gluten-free sub rolls and brownies.  These items are being tested in Dallas and Tyler, Texas markets.

To prevent cross contamination, the gluten-free rolls and brownies will come in pre-packaged and individually wrapped packaging.  The sandwich artists will be trained on how to cut the rolls with a pre-wrapped knife that is only used for tha particular sandwich and then discarded.  Additionally, only one sandwich artist will touch gluten-free orders so to ensure a totally safe gluten-free meal.

For more information, visit Subway online.

Applebee's

The bottom line - do not go to Applebee's if you are required to eat Gluten-Free. The server tried. . .however, I ended up getting extremely sick.

I came home "after" eating at Applebee's only to find out that Applebee's does not have the desire to work with people who have allergies or sensitivities. One blogger even noted that the manager told her they would not serve her.

Just wanted to let you know - stay away if you have food allergies!

Burger King

Gluten-Free list as of January 2010:

* BK(r) Fresh Apple Fries with low-fat caramel dipping sauce

* All BURGER KING(r) beef patties

* Egg Omelet

* French Fries

* HERSHEY(r)'S Fat Free Milk

* Side salad (no croutons) with KEN'S(r) Honey Mustard, Light Italian or Ranch dressing

* TENDERGRILL(r) Chicken Breast Filet

Cheeseburgers In Paradise

Cheeseburgers in Paradise offers a full Gluten-free menu.  Visit the website below:
Cheeseburgers in Paradise - Gluten Free

Arby's Restaurant

Arby's website has a printable (PDF) menu of their Gluten-Free items.  Posted November 2009.
Printable PDF Menu

Flanigan's Restaurant

Gluten - Free Items at Flanigan's (they do not have a separate menu; however, the Supervisor of Operations sent me an email informing me of gluten-free foods).

Deluxe Salad without croutons
Caesar Salad without croutons
Ribs / 1/2 chicken - BBQ sauce would be if-y as it lists a food modifier in the BBQ sauce
New York Strip
Ribeye Steak
Prime Rib
Fresh Dolphin
Fresh Tuna
Tilapia (not fried)
Salmon
Broccoli
Baked Potato (dusted w/ kosher salt)

Gluten-Free Restaurants - Dairy Queen

Gluten-Free items

• Vanilla and Chocolate Soft Serve
• Arctic Rush™ slush – all flavors
• MooLatté® (does not include Hazelnut Flavored drinks)

Additionally the following toppings are gluten-free:

• Chocolate
• Hot Fudge
• Marshmallow
• Butterscotch
• Strawberry
• Caramel

Our supplier of manufactured novelties informs us that the following items are also gluten-free:

• DQ® Fudge Bar
• DQ® Vanilla Orange Bar
• Dilly® Bar (look for this in a sealed plastic wrap)
  

If you would like to try one of our famous Blizzard® treats, the following is a list of gluten-free Blizzard® treats.

• Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard®
• Butterfinger® Blizzard®
• Snickers® Blizzard®
• Heath® Blizzard®
• M&M® Blizzard®
• Banana Split Blizzard®
• Hawaiian Blizzard®
• Tropical Blizzard®
• Strawberry Blizzard®
• Mint M&M® Blizzard®

Dairy Queen has also added the following disclaimer:
Please know, many of our Blizzard® candies and toppings contain wheat, rye, oats, and/or barley and would not be safe for a customer with gluten intolerance. As the Blizzard® machine is used for all flavors, cross-contamination may occur on any flavor Blizzard®. So for your safety, we recommend notifying the Dairy Queen® staff of your allergy or intolerance and requesting they thoroughly clean the Blizzard® machine before blending your Blizzard® to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

When in doubt whether a product may contain a particular allergen, we recommend you purchase a pre-packaged manufactured novelty treat, which contains an ingredient listing and nutrition facts panel on the package.

Dairy Queen® restaurants are very busy and cross contamination may occur between ingredients. Thus a 100% confidence level cannot be guaranteed. It is important that you ask your local Dairy Queen® restaurant for an ingredient listing of the specific item in question and let them know of your special needs.

For many more gluten free items and the most up to date allergy and nutrition information, please visit our nutrition calculator.

As always, remember to explain your dietary needs to the person taking your order to help prevent cross-contamination or other problems!

Gluten-Free Restaurants - Wendy's

Wendy's restaurant has the most selection for eating Glute-Free.  They have even provided a PDF so consumers can print and take with them.  Click here for Wendy's Gluten-Free Menu PDF

Quick list:

• 
  
  Chicken Caesar Salad without croutons
  
• Mandarin Chicken Salad without crispy noodles and oriental sesame dressing
  
• Caesar Side Salad without croutons
  
• Side Salad
  
• Chili
  
• Mandarin Oranges
  
• Baked Potatoes
  
• Chocolate and Vanilla Frosty
  

Eating Out - Taco Bell

My daughter is getting frustrated with not eating out - - I have my moments but I prefer not to get sick. . .  So, I started looking on websites to see what some of our local restaurants offer that are gluten-free.

Here's the results for Taco Bell:

• Tostado
• Chicken Fiesta Taco Salad (order without the Shell and without the Red Strips)
• Chicken Express Taco Salad (order with chicken, not beef)
• Zesty Chicken Border Bowl (order without the Zesty Dressing and without the Red strips)