Slim Chickens is yet another American fast casual chain offering, you guessed it, chicken! They have chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, salads, wraps, sides, and even chicken and waffles. This is a more modern concept on a popular chicken restaurant type, similar to Dave’s Hot Chicken, PDQ, Zaxby’s, Chick-fil-A, Church’s, and Popeyes.
On their Wikipedia page it states: ‘The company has since expanded with more than 100 locations in 19 states, with international locations in the UK and Kuwait. The 100th location opened in Little Rock on December 18, 2020.’
Let’s find out if this growing fast-casual chicken chain has gluten free options…
When you have a gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease, eating out can be very anxiety-inducing. The constant fear of getting accidentally glutened is always top of mind.
How can you avoid this psychological trauma and enjoy going out to restaurants again? Here are some helpful tips and strategies you can employ at restaurants of all types to protect yourself.
Crumbl Cookies is a wildly popular cookie chain that was started by two cousins with a big dream. The first store opened in Logan, Utah in 2017 and the chain has expanded rapidly since.
Now they have grown massively! The company shares: “Since opening its doors five years ago, Crumbl has expanded to over 800+ bakeries in 50 states, making it the fastest-growing cookie company in the U.S. In 2023, we expanded internationally and have opened stores in Canada.”
Let’s find out if this popular cookie chain has gluten free options…
Benihana is a popular Japanese restaurant chain known for their hibachi experience where a chef cooks on the flat top grill in front of you. They also have sushi, seafood, and other sides too!
They currently have over 100 locations around the United States and Central/South America. Benihana shares more on their about page:
“Benihana is the leading Japanese restaurant chain in the United States. Our Benihana restaurants are a place to meet new friends, celebrate special occasions or just enjoy an entertaining meal. Our highly skilled teppanyaki chefs slice and dice your meal on teppanyaki grills, providing entertainment as you enjoy traditional Japanese cooking using American favorites like steak, chicken, seafood and vegetables. Benihana restaurants pioneered the communal dining concept in the early 1960’s where up to eight people are seated around a Japanese hibachi grill waiting anxiously for their personal show to begin.”
Let’s find out if this popular hibachi and sushi chain has gluten free options…
Finding gluten free restaurants nearby can be tricky at times, especially depending on where you are located. In cities, it is often easier to find expansive lists with the most recommended gf spots, but what do you do when you’re in a place with less?
We have some tips to help you spot the best places where you can safely eat gluten free!
Kinder Chocolate, crafted by the renowned Italian confectionery Ferrero, is wildly popular around the world. Kinder is started to expand heavily into the United States of America now too, so we thought it would be a good time to cover this brand. Kinder is a more youthful alternative chocolate to brands like Hershey’s or Godiva.
Enveloped in smooth milk chocolate, the heart of Kinder Chocolate lies in its inner layer of luscious, milky cream.
Beyond its delicious taste, Kinder Chocolate represents more than just a confection. It symbolizes cherished moments shared among loved ones, creating sweet memories that linger long after the last bite. Each piece is a miniature treasure, inviting you to savor the simple pleasures of life.
Here’s more about Kinder’s story: “The story of the KINDER™ brand begins in 1968 at the heart of a small Italian town named Alba. Michele Ferrero developed KINDER CHOCOLATE and added what would become a famous brand for the Ferrero company, which remains family owned today. Ferrero couldn’t be more proud of its history and is delighted to take the strong foundation of the past and continue to bring KINDER™ into the future.”
Let’s find out if this popular chocolate brand contains any wheat or gluten ingredients . . .
Pei Wei, also known as Pei Wei Asian Kitchen, is an Asian-inspired restaurant chain offering various dishes such as rice and noodle entrees, protein plates, and soups/salads, along with a multitude of sides. They have quickly grown to popularity and expanded across the United States. Here’s a bit more about them from their website:
“The concept was born from a dream to create a fast-service restaurant that would serve bold, flavorful dishes made with fresh, whole ingredients. The first Pei Wei opened its doors in 2000 in Scottsdale, AZ, and since then, the chain has been dedicated to providing customers with handcrafted dishes that use only the freshest, house-chopped vegetables and whole cuts of white-meat chicken and flank steak.”
Let’s find out if this Asian-inspired chain has gluten free options…
MISSION BBQ is an American fast casual restaurant chain offering smoked meats, bbq, and sides. Here’s more of the story from their website:
‘MISSION BBQ opened its doors for business on September 11, 2011. Ten years after our world changed forever, in some small way we wanted to change it back. As the founders of MISSION BBQ, we strive every day to remind everyone what makes Our Country great—its heroes.
Who are we? Two friends passionate about BBQ, patriotic for Our Country, and who believe in running a business with meaning and purpose.
We believe there is nothing more American than BBQ. And nobody more American than the brave men and women who have sworn to protect and serve Our Communities and Our Country. We do what we do for the love of our soldiers, firefighters, police officers, first responders—all our loved ones in service.
We set across this great land from Texas to Kansas City, the Carolinas to St. Louis…to discover the secrets of great BBQ.
Every day we strive to serve you authentic BBQ made from the freshest, most delectable ingredients, and serve it to you in a patriotic dining room filled with tributes to those who’ve made Our Country great, given to us by the people who earned them. Stop by at lunchtime, and you might catch us during our daily salute to the Stars and Stripes.
We don’t do any of this because we have to. It’s because we want to. At MISSION BBQ, we are Proudly Serving Those Who Serve. Come help us complete Our Mission.’
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PDQ, also known as People Dedicated to Quality, is an up and coming fast food chain offering chicken tenders, waffle fries, sandwiches, salads, and more.
It all started in 2011 when founder Bob and Nick discovered a restaurant during a road trip that inspired them to start PDQ.
Here’s more of the story: “So they hit the road and (lucky for us) found just what they were looking for in North Carolina. A friendly down-home neighborhood joint called Tenders with the tastiest, freshest, made-from-scratch chicken tenders. They made a deal on the spot with mom and pop, and in 2011 opened the first PDQ in Tampa, Florida. Best road trip, ever.”
Let’s find out if this popular chicken tenders chain has gluten free options…
Last weekend I was in Western Massachusetts visiting my friend Jared when we stumbled upon an amazing cafe for gluten free crepes! I wanted to share it with the GlutenBee community for anyone in the Massachusetts or New England area. It’s very close to upstate New York on that side of MA as well.
