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Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus: Alabama

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Looking for gluten-free restaurant menus in Alabama? Whether you live within the state or plan to travel there in the near future, it is good to know in advance which restaurants offer gluten-free menus to the Celiac community.

Here at Celiac-Disease.com, we are dedicated to trying to maintaining updated lists of restaurants in each state that offer gluten-free menus. Here is what we’ve found for the state of Alabama:

Note: This list is updated as new gluten-free menus are discovered. If you know of one we are missing, please contact us so we can update our list!

Alabama Gluten-Free Restaurant Chain Menus

Local Alabama Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus

For gluten-free menu information for other states, check out our Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus page, which is broken down by individual state.

Alabama Gluten-Free Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

For gluten-free grocery information for other states, check out our Gluten-Free Groceries page, which is broken down by individual state.

Bonus: Food costs have never been higher. Looking to save money when shopping for your gluten-free products online? We recommend purchasing gluten-free groceries in bulk online.

Review: UNO’s Chicago Grill Gluten-Free Restaurant Menu

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There are a number of great restaurant chains in the United States that offer a gluten-free menu. One of the more popular pizza restaurants within the Celiac community is UNO’s Chicago Grill. Most of their locations throughout the United States offer gluten-free pizzas (cheese or pepperoni), as well as many other gluten-free foods (examples include a gluten-free sundae, a top Sirloin Steak, Chop House Classic, Lemon Basil Salmon, and a Baby and Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa).

Official Website Menu Information: UNO’s Chicago Grill Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a UNO’s Chicago Grill Location Near You

When Celiac-Disease.com was created, one of the things we wanted to do was feature restaurant reviews found around the web. One recent review we ran across over at gluten-free Inspired reviewed a recent visit to UNO’s Chicago Grill:

I was apprehensive about ordering the gf pizza, because after 44 years on the gf diet, I still thought, “What if they get the pizzas mixed up and I get one with gluten. I can’t afford to get sick!” I always tell the hostess that I want a gf menu which saves time and works out best from my experience. The hostess whipped out a colorful gf menu. I then explained my apprehension to my waitress. She assured me that the manager would serve my gf pizza, which should dispel my greatest fears! The manager not only served my gf pizza, but he assured me that UNOS has a dedicated corner of their kitchen just for preparing gluten-free meals in order to avoid cross-contamination. That was great news!

Never in my wildest dreams could I envision 44 years ago that you could go into a national chain and order gf pizza and one so reasonable. The cheese pizza was $11.49.

Sounds like Jane had a great experience at UNO’s Chicago Grill. Have you tried any of their gluten-free menu items yet? Share your experience in the comments!

P.F. Chang’s Gluten-Free Menu

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Looking for some gluten-free Chinese food? Here in the United States, there is a large Chinese food restaurant chain named P.F. Changs which offers quite a few gluten-free foods on its menu and is available in just about every state.

Official Website Menu Information: PF Chang’s Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a PF Chang’s Location Near You

Their gluten-free menu is pretty good, with the real gems on the appetizers menu. P.F. Chang’s famous Chicken Lettuce Wraps are mixed in a delicious sauce and stuffed into cool crisp lettuce. Add a cup of the egg drop soup, and you’ve got a meal in itself right there.

If you are instead in the mood for a feast, there are plenty of delicious entrees that are sure to delight anyone’s palate. Some of the most popular ones are the Singapore Street Rice Noodles with shrimp and chicken, the Ginger Chicken with Broccoli, and for a vegetarian option, the Buddha’s Feast, which is a mixture of steamed vegetables.

What’s a great meal without a tasty dessert? If you are a chocolate enthusiast, the Flourless Chocolate Dome is simply too delicious to pass up.  Served with fresh berries and raspberry sauce, the Flourless Chocolate Dome is the perfect finish to a perfect meal.

Overall, P.F. Changs is a great place for anyone with Celiac Disease. As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

For additional information, you can check out our review of a recent visit to PF Changs!

Carl’s Jr Gluten-Free Menu

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Looking for a gluten-free menu at Carl’s Jr. locations? Although I don’t have a Carl’s Jr in my area as I live in the Hardees footprint, this has probably been our most requested gluten-free menu to date, so I figured I should see what I could find for our readers.

Official Website Menu Information: Carl’s Jr. Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Carl’s Jr. Location Near You

Below we’ve collected what foods are currently safe to eat at Carl’s Jr for your convenience:

Carl’s Jr. Gluten-Free Menu

Burgers:

Just make sure to ask for the lettuce wrap in place of the bun on any of these burgers..

  • Famous Star
  • Famous Star with Cheese
  • The 1/3 lb. Low Carb Thickburger
  • The 1/3 lb. Guacamole Thickburger
  • The 1/2 lb. Low Carb Thickburger
  • The 1/2 lb. Guacamole Thickburger

Sides:

  • Natural Cut Fries (May have some fryer cross-contamination so ensure you confirm each time)

Dressings / Dipping Sauces:

  • House Dressing
  • Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
  • Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
  • Sweet & Bold BBQ Dipping Sauce
  • Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce
  • Spicy Buffalo Dipping Sauce

Ice Cream Shakes:

  • Chocolate shake
  • Vanilla shake
  • Strawberry shake

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Keep Your Dog Healthy with Gluten-Free Dog Food

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While doing research for a related article, I noticed a lot of great information about gluten-free dog food, so I decided to share my findings with our readers.

Protein provides the basic building blocks for any diet that is meant to generate strong, lean muscle. But too many pet foods are loaded down with gluten, which adds heaviness and bulk that is harder on the digestive system but does not convert into naturally useful proteins. Rather than tax the digestion of a dog, many educated pet owners are instead switching from ordinary dog food to special gluten-free dog food. It is easier for the dog to digest it is also better for the animal’s overall health.

Reputable brands of gluten-free dog food provide all the necessary and essential amino acids, proteins, and other key ingredients that go into a balanced and nutritious doggy diet – without the potential harmful and physically taxing levels of unwanted gluten found in inferior dog foods.

These healthier dog foods might use, for example, healthy ingredients such as sunflower oil, fish, and fish meal that is rich in beneficial omega three fatty acids. Other main ingredients in better dog foods are chicken and lamb, which can be complimented by flaxseed, alfalfa meal, and various herbs such as rosemary.

Gluten is the elastic part of the wheat or other type of grain that feels thick and starchy. Many animals are sensitive to it, and because it is rather gummy in its texture gluten can be much harder to break down and successfully digest within the body. Gluten is actually commonly used as a powerful binder and thickener by manufacturers of products like soups and artificial cheeses. So some people say that eating it is like eating a paste or adhesive, and that has obvious drawbacks for your dog.

Some canines also suffer from diseases like Celiac Disease, and for those dogs gluten in any form can be toxic, creating an adverse reaction within the digestive tract. To avoid this kind of problem while also ensuring that your dog has a first-class diet, ask your local pet store to show you their gluten-free dog food selections and offer recommendations for your pet.