I remember when I was newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Ice cream was my best friend. Since I could no longer eat sweet baked goods, I told myself I was allowed to eat as much ice cream as I wanted.

That being said, we need to remember that not all ice creams are created equal, and some are unsafe. There’s the obvious culprits that contain baked goods.

You also need to watch out for cross-contact and even some soft serve ice creams and frozen yogurts that contain gluten. Visit one of these places that offer great Michigan gluten free ice cream options!

How To Order Ice Cream When You Eat Gluten Free

The Gluten Intolerance Group wrote an article about what concerns people with Celiac Disease should have about buying ice cream.

“When ordering from any food business including ice cream shops, ask questions. If a business serves cones that are not gluten-free, simply requesting a scoop in a dish instead of a cone does not guarantee safety.

When previous cone orders were filled, the same utensil used to serve your ice cream could have been used to push a scoop onto a cone, possibly resulting in cross-contact with the gluten-containing cone, transferring cone crumbs into the ice cream container. 

When in doubt, be vocal about a need for assurance of a totally gluten-free product. 

Ask if there is an ice cream container that has not yet been opened that could be used, along with clean serving utensils, to guarantee that your scoop is free of cross-contact with gluten. 

How is this Gluten Free Ice Cream Parlor List Organized?

In short, I’m terrible at geography. However, I’ve tried to list businesses in order of similar area.

Although Frosty Boy is listed first, as I think it has so many gluten free options that you won’t find elsewhere in the states.

Also, I don’t currently have any stand out locations in the Upper Peninsula, although I’m sure there are safe places to get ice cream up there.

Also, you’ll find the ADDRESS to each business at the END of their respective sections.

West Michigan Gluten Free Ice Cream Options

Frosty Boy (Grand Rapids Plainfield Ave ONLY!!)

Frosty Boy was a Grand Rapids tradition until 2005. It sat vacant for at least a decade until owners Kyle and Alyssa Naumann gave it new life.

They offer a variety of hard scoop ice cream, including flavors from Ashby’s, Country Dairy, Mooville, and Homemade. But what most of us are excited about are their soft serve options, including dairy free options as well.

What sets them apart are the EXTRAS. You can get your ice cream in a homemade gluten-free waffle cone, your flurry made with gluten-free cookies from Kind Crumbs, or even get VEGAN soft serve! 

Address & Phone – 1757 Plainfield Ave Grand Rapids MI 49505 (616) 284 – 1436

(Gluten Free Options available at Plainfield location ONLY.)

Love’s Ice Cream – Grand Rapids

Located inside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, Love’s Ice Cream makes an amazing assortment of gluten free flavors. Including S’mores*! I

n fact, only 7 of their flavors are not gluten free. Visit their scoop shop in the market to try all of their flavors. (You can also find their pints in various stores across Michigan.)

*Some of the baked good items in Love’s Ice Cream flavors are made with oats. Make sure to ask about ingredients if you are oat intolerant.

Address & Location – 435 Ionia Ave SW Stall 106 Grand Rapids MI 49503 (616) 965-1054

Tastefull Vegan Frozen Desserts – Wyoming, MI

Tastefull Vegan just opened (2022) in Wyoming, Michigan. Desserts are “free of dairy, nuts, soy, gluten, eggs, and refined sugar.”

“Our soft serve is made with a non-dairy milk that has a pea protein base. We use oat milk for milkshakes, but can offer an alternative non dairy milk.”

Address – 2265 Porter St SW Wyoming MI 49519 (616) 320-4763

Frosty Cove – Muskegon

I heard about Frosty Cove through my connections with the Muskegon Celiac Support Group.

Frosty Cove proudly serves Hudsonville Ice Cream, which has over 20 flavors that are gluten-free.

Frosty Cove makes sure to always have gluten-free cones on hand as well. I hear that their servings are large – almost as big as your head!

Address – 2565 Lakeshore Drive Muskegon MI 49441 (231) 955 – 7130

Oliver Gramm Ice Cream – Caledonia

Oliver Gramm Ice Cream opened in Caledonia in May of 2025. They make their own ice cream, one small batch at a time. I learned about this business from a follower, so I reached out to the owner for more information.

Yes, we offer a list of gluten free ice cream flavors. Our flavors rotate often, but we list our Vegan/DF/GF flavors in a separate list on our menu and in our daily flavor updates in our social media stories.

Many of our regular flavors are also gluten free and our staff can help customers choose one that works for their needs. However, the exclusively DF/GF flavors are kept in a separate freezer away from the others.

I was told they will scoop out of a fresh tub if requested. But be mindful that they make their ice cream in small batches, so an unopened tub may not always be available.

Other gluten free serving precautions include changing gloves, using a separate scoop, ad maintaining a separate dip cabinet for dairy-free/gluten-free flavors.

For those who are dairy free: “We make most of our dairy free flavors with a pea protein base, but a couple flavors are made with a coconut base when it suits the flavor better (example : Toasted Coconut Macaroon).” They do not offer Dole Whip.

They do not offer gluten free cones.

Lastly, this is what the owners of Oliver Gramm would like to share with my followers-

We make all our ice cream ourselves in house so we know every ingredient that goes into it. All our ice creams are free of artificial dyes and flavors. We make only hard scoop ice cream (no soft serve).

Our df/gf flavors are kept separate from our other flavors with a designated freezer and fresh scoops to avoid any cross-contamination. These are the safest options for guests who must avoid gluten.

However, a large selection of our dairy flavors are often gluten-free as well unless they have a pie/cookie/cheesecake element listed in the flavor name (Cookies & Cream, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, etc).

We are always happy to help our guests select a flavor that would be safe for them based on the severity of their dietary restrictions and take precautions such as opening a fresh tub/using a new scoop, etc.

ADDRESS – 9866 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Ste B, Caledonia, MI 49316

Southwest MI Gluten Free Ice Cream Options

Plainwell Ice Cream – Plainwell, MI

Plainwell Ice Cream makes all of their 50+ ice cream flavors by hand since 1978. (That’s the year I was born!) You can find a list of their gluten free flavors on their website, under Allergen Info.

For gluten free customers, they are willing to scoop from a fresh tub, with clean scoops and isolated spoons.

They state that if you let them know you eat gluten free, they’ll be happy to accommodate you! (Sadly, they do not offer gluten free cones.)

As for dairy free options, they offer hard scoop Dairy free chocolate, Raspberry Choc Chip, and Lemon Blueberry Swirl, which are all gluten free.

I do not know what dairy free base they use (oat, almond, etc) they use for their dairy free ice cream.

Address – 621 E Bridge St, Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 685-8586

Mikey’s Ice Cream – Watervliet

Per their Facebook page, “at Mikey’s Ice Cream we make Premium, small batch, craft made Ice Cream using only the highest quality ingredients all made In House! We also make Premium Dairy Free Gelato, Sorbet, and Italian Ice.”

They maintain a list of gluten free ice cream flavors. They will scoop out of a fresh tub is requested.

They also shared this about their cross contact prevention procedures – “We change gloves, use a separate Container for Gluten Free Cones, and a one Time Use Scooper until cleaned and sanitized. We NEVER go from one flavor to another without a clean scooper.”

Gluten Free Ice Cream is never exposed to inclusions containing gluten. All surfaces and appliences when working with gluten free ice cream and cones have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before each use.

As for dairy free options, all dairy free options are also Gluten Free. Dairy free options are made using Almond or Oat Milk. Our sorbet is made from Fruit Juice.

They do offer house made gluten free waffle cones, which do not contain oat flour. They did state that they do NOT have a dedicated iron for their gluten free waffle cones.

***NOTE – They do make their own cookies on premises. I asked if dough is mixed, prepared and baked in a different room than where the ice cream is stored. This was their response.

“We do not have a big enough facility to store our ice cream in a separate room from where we handle ingredients that contain gluten. However, we are very thorough about keeping our gluten free products separate from those with gluten.

We never go from preparing products with gluten to preparing gluten-free products without washing and sanitizing the area/appliance. We do everything we can to ensure the safety of our Gluten Sensitive Customers, within our ability as a small family owned business.”

ADDRESS – 8279 Arnt Blvd, Watervliet, MI 49098

Neon Moon Gelato – Union Pier

Neon Moon Gelato in Union Pier has LOTS of gluten free ice cream options. “All of our gelato and sorbetto is marked for an allergen-friendly experience. We have 33 flavors in our shop at anytime and rotate between 35-40 flavors per season. About 20-25 are gluten-free.”

They are willing to scoop out of a fresh tub if a customer requests it. “If requested we will change gloves and use a sanitized scooper. All of our gluten products are in a dedicated gluten and nut case.”

“We dedicate our scoopers and shake containers as well, but we can always use a fresh sanitized scooper gloves and container. Our baked goods are either individually wrapped or in a dedicated cake case separate from the non GF items.”

They offer Gluten Free Sugar Cones, Gluten Free Cake Cones, and homemade Gluten Free Waffle Cones,. The gluten free waffle cones are made on a dedicated waffle iron. They do contain oat flour.

For those who follow a dairy free diet, their sorbettos are dairy free and gluten free. They have a fruit base. Their vegan gelato has a cashew base.

They stated the following – “We are not a gluten free facility but we do our best to be transparent about allergen ingredients. We ask that customers are kind and patient with our young staff who may not be as knowledgeable as the owners. We are always one question and answer away from a safe and happy experience for everyone!

In addition, Neon Moon Gelato sells gluten free baked goods from a 100% gluten free bakery in Chicago called Defloured Bakery. They also use Defloured baked goods for our sundaes and a la mode items.

They also work very hard to source gluten-free and vegan (when possible) toppings, snacks, and candy items for their retail shelves. Finally, they’re launching a (mostly) gluten-free breakfast menu, available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, which includes gluten free Belgian Waffles.

ADDRESS – 16090 Red Arrow Hwy, Union Pier, MI 49129 (269) 231-5381

Calhoun County Gluten Free Ice Cream Options

True North – Marshall & Battle Creek

True North in Marshall makes their own ice cream, and has been since 2021. They are also known for their “grown up flavors,” which include alcohol.

Their flavor board is constantly changing, however we have many gluten free flavors, often with over two dozen gluten free flavors. They are willing to scoop out a fresh tub if a customer requests it.

They do offer gluten free cones, including gluten free waffle cones that they make in house. The gluten free waffle cones are made on a dedicated iron. They do contain oat flour.

For those who must follow a dairy free diet, they do offer dairy free ice cream options. They are made from a coconut cream and/ or tapioca cream base.

ADDRESS – 403 South Kalamazoo Avenue , Marshall, MI, United States, 49068

Central MI Gluten Free Ice Cream Options

MSU Dairy Store – East Lansing

Michigan State University and dairy cows have a long history. MSU was known as “Agriculture College of the State of Michigan” in 1855, and they’ve been a leader in teaching agriculture ever since. Dairy cows are housed on campus and milked daily, which visitors can observe for free.

The milk is then transported to the dairy plant to be turned into cheese and delicious ice cream. There’s even an observation deck to watch the dairy process. While The MSU Dairy Store does not have gluten-free cones, they are always willing to changes gloves and open a fresh tub of ice cream to prevent cross-contact.

Address – 474 S. Shaw Lane East Lansing MI 48824 (517) 355 – 8466

Kirby’s 1892 Ice Cream – Corunna

Kirby’s 1892 Facebook pages states they “Serve MOO-ville ice cream in a quaint little one room school house build in 1892.” I LOVE seeing one room schools houses repurposed! And after living in the Flint area for over 20 years, I don’t know how I missed this place.

For gluten free customers, they do keep a list of gluten free flavors, and they’re willing to scoop from a fresh tub if they have that flavor in stock. They will also change gloves if requested.

They do offer gluten free waffle cones that are made in house. However they are not made on a dedicated waffle iron. For those who are oat intolerant, please know that they are made with oat flour.

For those avoiding dairy, they offer an oat based chocolate ice cream.

ADDRESS – 4990 E. M 21, Corunna, MI, United States, 48817 989-998-2663

Gluten Free Ice Cream Options in the Thumb

Bailey’s Ice Cream & Smokehouse – Metamora & Ortonville

Bailey’s Ice Cream and Smokehouse maintains a list of gluten free ice cream flavors. In addition, they also offer gluten free cake cones.

They stated that they will scoop out of a fresh tub if requested. They also shared this information with me.

“With an allergy, our staff change their gloves and then have a two-step process in which they use to clean ice cream scoop. The first one to remove the top layer of ice cream and the second one to scoop underneath to prevent cross-contamination.

For those with dairy restrictions, they carry an oat milk based chocolate chunk ice cream, and a black raspberry pomegranate sorbet that is both dairy free and gluten-free.

While their Metamora location does not offer Dole Whip, it is available at their Ortonville location.

ADDRESS – 3546 S Lapeer Rd, Metamora, MI 48455

Oakland Co. Gluten Free Ice Cream Options

Dairy Twist Cafe – Wolverine Lake

I found Dairy Twist Cafe when I wrote about the best places to get vegan ice cream in Michigan. Turns out this place is great for Michigan gluten free ice cream options as well!

All of their dairy-free ice creams are gluten free. In addition, Dairy Twist Cafe has gluten free cones too! They have LOTS of options, too. They were awarded Oakland County’s Largest Ice Cream Store.

Address – 2660 Benstein Rd, Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 (248) 624- 4001

Washtenaw & Livingston Co. Gluten Free Ice Cream Options

Blank Slate Creamery – Ann Arbor and Brighton

This iconic Michigan ice cream parlor opened in Ann Arbor in 2014. In 2021, Blank Slate Creamery expanded to a second location in downtown Brighton. Blank Slate Creamery makes their own ice cream, using Michigan’s own Guernsey Dairy.

They offer dairy free options as well! They have a separate case with seven flavors of non-dairy ice creams and sorbets. The gluten free status of all their flavors is clearly marked on the menu, and they will open a fresh tub from the back, if you tell the you have Celiac Disease. 

Ann Arbor – 300 W Liberty St / Brighton – 126 E Grand River

Milkshake Factory – Ann Arbor

The Milkshake Factory offers several flavors of gluten free milkshakes. For those with Celiac Disease they have a separate allergen area. Only a manager trained in allergy and cross-contamination processes makes those shakes. It is thoroughly cleaned down between every shake.

Gluten free flavors include:

• Chocolate Raspberry Truffle
• Rasperries & Cream
• Bananas Foster
• Chocolate
• Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
• Strawberry
• Vanilla
• Dairy Free Chocolate
• Dairy Free Strawberry
• Dairy Free Peanut Butter
• Root Beer Float
• Dairy Free Root Beer Float

In addition, most shakes can be made gluten free. “For instance, we have a seasonal Pumpkin Pie shake that can be made gluten free if they take don’t use the graham cracker crumbs.” The owner and her son both have Celiac Disease, and they take cross contact very seriously.

ADDRESS – 326 S Maple Rd Ste 326, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Jackie’s Custard Co. On Millpond – Brighton

As the Explore Brighton Howell Area website states, their “specialty is the creamy custard, with rotating flavors packed with deliciousness.”

Their custard base is gluten free. In addition they “use use all gluten free Oreos and several other gluten free ingredients.”

Staff are willing to scoop out of a fresh tub if asked. They use gloves and have a separate cabinet for gluten free flavors. They can create most flavors gluten free because they create their custard by hand.

They offer gluten free sugar cones and gluten free cake cones. For dairy free customers, they offer popsicles. Jackie’s Custard Co. can also make gluten free ice cream cakes. Please note that they are CLOSED ON SUNDAYS.

ADDRESS – 415 Mill Pond Lane Brighton, MI 48116 (810) 588-6581

Metro Detroit Gluten Free Ice Cream Options

Wally’s Frozen Custard – St Clair Shores

Wally’s Frozen Custard is located in St. Clair Shores and offers gluten-free cones. If we’re honest, that’s the hardest part of summertime ice cream experiences during the summer- no cone.

Wally’s has another draw though- they offer Dole Whip! If you’ve never head of it, it became popular in Disneyland and is dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, and fat-free. This makes “ice cream” available to SO many other people!

Address – 22501 Harper Ave St. Clair Shores MI (586) 552- 5038

Bombshell Treat Bar – Berkley, MI

I spoke with owner of Bombshell Treat Bar, Jill Kasle, at length about their gluten free options and ice cream preparations. I have personally enjoyed a treat there, and was impressed with the precautions that they take.

As you likely know, we are not a certified gluten-free facility so I hesitate to make any promises. But we will ALWAYS do our best to accommodate those with celiac or gluten considerations, as you experienced! Please note that we do have gluten-containing items on our menu so there is a natural chance of cross contamination in our store. I just don’t want to mislead anyone.

Our vanilla soft serve mix and signature Madagascar vanilla ice cream are both gluten-free. Our ice cream menu also features strawberry sorbet, chocolate ice cream and vanilla oat milk – all of which are gluten-free and individually packaged, ensuring they are well protected.

All of our premium chocolate dips are gluten-free with the exception of cookies and cream and a possible seasonal flavor. And we have many gluten-free toppings to choose from.

For anyone with a strong allergy, our staff is happy to go into the back kitchen and prepare an ice cream bar or soft serve cup with chocolate that has never been dipped into.

We can also incorporate toppings that are fresh out of their packaging. While taking these measures should give comfort to many, there is always a chance of gluten in the air, so it really boils down to a personal level of comfort.

In full transparency, we did not set out to be a gluten-free destination. I just think it’s so important to try to accommodate your guests and deliver an experience that makes them feel seen and appreciated. If there’s a way to help someone with a dietary restriction, we will simply do our best to accommodate!

I do not personally have celiac or a gluten intolerance, nor does anyone in our family. But I am mindful of how prevalent this concern has become and want Bombshell to be a place where most everyone can indulge and enjoy something truly delicious.

We also have a great coffee and hot chocolate menu that is “safe,” as well as soda floats and milkshakes.

Address – 2688 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 629-4121

Detroit Water Ice Factory – Detroit, MI

Detroit Water Ice Factory offers a wide variety of flavors, with almost all being gluten free. (Their Motown Mash flavor is not gluten free.) This business is owned by Mitch Albom, and the majority of their profit go to Say Detroit, which provides funding to Detroit non-profits.

Address – 1014 Woodward Ave Detroit MI 48226 (313) 888-9106

Cold Truth Ice Cream- Detroit

All flavors of ice cream at Cold Truth are gluten free, as well as dairy free. Flavors are made from a coconut cream base. In addition, all ice cream is soft serve. They no longer offer gluten free cones.

In addition to their flagship Detroit location, they also have locations in Ann Arbor and Ferndale.

ADDRESS – 4240 Cass Ave Ste 100, Detroit, MI 48207

Custard Corner – Trenton

All frozen yogurt and custard flavors are gluten free, they have gluten free cones, and will open fresh toppings like their amazing toasted coconut for those of with worries of cross contact.”

ADDRESS – 2972 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183 (734) 499-0481

Northern Michigan Gluten Free Ice Cream Options

Milk & Honey Cafe – Traverse City

Milk & Honey Cafe and Ice Creamery was first brought to my attention while writing an article for the Pure Michigan campaign.

Unfortunately, I ran out of time while in TC and had to pass it up. But after reading a review by my friend Dallas, (those are her adorable daughters above), I had to learn more.

Milk & Honey makes their ice cream from scratch with local, organic and non-gmo ingredients.

They create flavor combinations with mix-ins, and pull fresh ice cream with a clean spade for those with Celiac Disease.

They have gluten-free cones and also have a full sandwich menu with gluten-free bread.

(**Honorable Mention – Moomers Ice Cream in Traverse City. Voted #1 Ice Cream in the country.)

Address – 240 E Front St Traverse City MI 49684 (231) 944- 1036

Dalzell Dairy – Suttons Bay

Dalzell Dairy maintains a list of the gluten free ice cream options that they offer. Staff are willing to scoop from a fresh tub if requested. They will also change scoopers and gloves upon request.

For those who follow a dairy free diet, they offer oat based black cherry, blueberry, and vanilla, along with a few other rotating flavors. Plus, they offer Dole Whip.

And they offer gluten free cake cones.

ADDRESS – 403 N St Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Ice Cream Parlors Mentioned by Other Readers

Here I’m sharing a few specific places mentioned to me on Facebook and Instagram. Make sure to check out the comment section below, for more suggestions.

• Zac and Mac’s Chocolate Haus– St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie and Frankenmuth

Marks the gluten free status of their ice cream, and offers gluten free waffle cones. “Gluten Free waffle cones are made on the same irons as the other cones but the irons are steamed and bleached before and after use. As for ingredients, we use the Krusteaz Gluten Free Flour and Tom Sawyer Gluten Free flour. “

• Dairy Go Round – 1226 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Has gluten free cones, vegan ice cream, and gluten free oreos

• Arctic Corner – 314 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 (Lansing Old Town)

 Has Gluten Free Cones

So, there we have it. I’m sure there are other great places you’ve found that go the extra mile. Leave a comment below and let others know the other great gluten Michigan ice cream parlors offering gluten free options!

Map of Michigan Gluten Free Ice Cream Businesses

Gluten Free Options Outside of Michigan

Live outside of Michigan? Or planning a road trip? One of my favorite ice cream shops to visit is Jeni’s Ice Cream.

They offer many gluten free ice cream flavors, including Birthday Cake, Banana Cream Pudding and Texas Sheet Cake. You can also find their ice cream in stores.

As for smaller independent businesses, Erin Ann’s Ice Cream in Sylvania,OH and Ice Cream Social in Madison, WI are on my bucket list to visit. They are both 100% gluten free.

Spokin also has a List of 50 Celiac Friendly ice cream shops. Please keep in mind that this list is generated based on customer suggestions and comments on social media.

Store Bought Ice Cream Worth Mentioning

• Hudsonville labels their ice cream flavors that are gluten free, and they are made in Michigan.
• Jolly Llama makes gluten and dairy free ice cream sandwiches and Sundae Cones
• Coconut Bliss makes delicious dairy and gluten free ice cream
• Ben & Jerry’s now offers certified gluten free flavors among their product line.

Originally Published June 2016

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This Gluten Free Dessert is Neither Fried nor Mexican

While Mexican Fried Ice Cream at restaurants may be deep fried, my recipe requires no oil or frying. Instead, I roll frozen scoops of ice cream in crushed Cinnamon Chex. (I also add extra cinnamon, because I like strong flavors.)

Despite the name, history traces this frozen dessert to Philadelphia, not Mexico. (Although some suggest it may have connections to Japanese tempura recipes.) It became famous at Mexican- American restaurants, most notably Chi-Chi’s.

What Coating Do You Use for Gluten Free Mexican Fried Ice Cream?

Many recipes call for using corn flakes, toasted in butter, and then ground with cinnamon and sugar. Because gluten free corn flakes can be hard to find, I chose to use Gluten Free Cinnamon Chex instead. Personally, I skip toasting them in butter, but I suppose you could try it.

I grind the cereal in my Ninja blender, and add more cinnamon and a touch of sugar. When it comes to spices, I prefer Relative Foods cinnamon. (I used this in my gluten free cinnamon roll recipe.) It’s ground in Michigan in an allergen free dedicated plant. They also sell gluten free flours, salt, and so much more.

How Long Does it Take to Make Mexican Fried Ice Cream?

This is NOT a 5 minute recipe. To make sure the ice cream stays firm enough to coat, you need to scoop the ice cream, then freeze it so it remains solid. I find that 2 hours is sufficient to make it firm.

After that, you remove the ice cream scoops from the freezer, coat it in the cinnamon sugar topping and the REFREEZE them until you are ready to serve. As we know, ice cream melts fast, so plan ahead.

Can Mexican Fried Ice Cream Be Made Dairy Free?

Absolutely! The only dairy required in this recipe is the ice cream. If you need to avoid dairy, simply use your favorite dairy free ice cream. Given that most dairy free ice cream is sold in pints, you may need to make smaller scoops, like pictured below. I used a 1 and 1/2 tablespoon scoop for those.

In addition, I use a homemade chocolate sauce for this recipe that is naturally dairy free. The ingredients include sugar, water, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla. Mindo Chocolate in Ann Arbor sells a wonderful gluten free cocoa powder that’s ethically sourced.

Craving More Gluten Free Hispanic Cuisine?

As mentioned above, this gluten free Mexican fried ice cream isn’t technically Mexican. For more traditional Mexican recipes, try my gluten free Black Bean Enchiladas. Tacos come from Mexico, although these Gluten Free Ice Cream Choco Tacos are a United States creation.

While some may eat gluten free Arroz Con Pollo for Cinco De Mayo, it technically originates from Spain. Theoretically these baked gluten free empanadas came from Spain as well, but they are enjoyed in may cultures. In addition, these naturally gluten free pupusas started out in El Salvador and Honduras.

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Gluten Free Mexican Fried Ice Cream

Equipment

• Organic Cane Sugar Crystals (5lb) – Michigan Business
• King Arthur Double Dark Cocoa Powder Blend, 14oz
• Cinnamon Chex Cereal, Family Size, 19.2 OZ

Ingredients

For the Ice Cream Balls

• 1 pint ice cream Use So Delicious if you’re dairy-free!
• 2 cups Cinnamon Rice Chex crushed
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp sugar

For the Dairy Free Chocolate Syrup

• 1/4 c. Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

• Scoop ice cream into spheres and place on parchment-lined cookie sheet. Once all scoops have been made, place cookie sheet in freezer for 2-3 hours or overnight.
• In 3 cup mini food processor, pulverize cereal into crumbs. Add cinnamon and sugar. Process again to mix spices throughout.
• Remove ice cream from freezer and allow to soften, approximately 4-5 minutes. Use your hands to pack cinnamon crumb mixture onto ice cream balls. Once all balls are coated, return to freezer to harden until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, remove from freezer. Top with chocolate syrup and a dab of whipped cream.
• To make Chocolate Syrup
• In a medium saucepan, combine cocoa, water and sugar. Gently stir over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Cook for no more than 3 minutes. I like to store my chocolate sauce in a mason jar.
• Remove from heat, add vanilla and pinch of salt. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

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Originally Published April 2017

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What are “Choco Tacos”?

Made by Klondike, Choco Tacos were a frozen treat that consisted of a “vanilla ice-cream core, topped with peanuts and crispy chocolate and wrapped in a sugar cone-like shell.” (The Guardian) However, Klondike discontinued it in 2022. For those of us with Celiac Disease, it impacted us little, as they contain wheat, and therefore gluten. 

However, you can relive your childhood memories with this simple gluten free choco taco recipe. While some recipes on the internet call for microwaving and unrolling preformed waffles cones, those are hard to come by. After years of pondering, I finally decided to make my own from scratch. 

What Ingredients are in Gluten Free Choco Tacos?

For my homemade recipe, I used King Arthur Measure for Measure flour blend. I simply substituted it in the pizzelle recipe in the Dash Instruction Manual. My Gluten Freee Choco Tacos recipe uses flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and eggs. I have not attempted using dairy free or egg free alternatives. For that, I’d recommend using GF Jules Gluten Free Pizzelle recipe.

Keep in mind that different gluten free flour blends absorb moisture differently. Therefore, if you use a different flour than I did, you may need to adjust the moisture in your recipe. If it seems to thick and dry after making your first pizzelle, add a TEASPOON of milk. A little goes a long way. 

How Do You Form the Choco Taco Shells?

I baked my gluten free pizzelle in a Dash Mini Pizzelle maker. They cook in only two minutes. After removing the flat pizzelle from the maker, I used a taco holder to form them into a “shell.” If you don’t have a taco holder, you can drape a pizzelle over a wooden spoon, laid over a bowl. Please know that pizzelle cool quickly, so work swiftly. You may want to use tongs, as the pizzelle are hot when are done cooking. 

How Do You Fill the Gluten Free Choco Taco Shells?

After your shells have completely cooled and hardened, you can fill them with your preferred ice cream. I choose Hudsonville Vanilla Bean ice cream. It’s labeled gluten free. In addition, I had the opportunity to tour their facility and ask about Hudsonville’s production protocols You’ll need to allow the ice cream to soften for a few minutes, in able to scoop and place it in your shells. 

I used a 1.5 tbsp Pampered Chef scoop to fill mine. However you can use a standard soup spoon, if you want to. I find I need to gently push the ice cream into the shell with my fingers. Therefore, be prepared with a wash cloth nearby if your hands get too messy. Once your shells are filled, you’ll want to pop them in the freezer for 30 minutes. This allows the ice cream to refreeze. I do this by laying them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. 

How Do You Make the Chocolate Topping? 

I purchased the chocolate chips in this photo at Kroger. They contain no gluten, dairy or soy. I found them to be similar to Enjoy Life Chips, only cheaper. On my first test run, I melted some random chocolate I had on hand. However, I found the coating to be too thick.

On my second attempt, I combined coconut oil with chocolate chips. This created something more like “chocolate shell” that you’d put on ice cream. If you use refined coconut oil, there is not coconut after taste. If you can’t eat coconut, shortening should also work. 

Traditional Choco Tacos have chopped peanuts. If you want to add peanuts, or colorful sprinkles, make sure to add them immediately after dipping. The chocolate sets quickly. After I dipped my ice cream filled shells, I laid them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, and stuck them back in the freezer. 

Can I Make These Gluten Free Choco Tacos in Advance?

I admit that this dessert includes multiple steps. In my first recipe test, I successfully made the gluten free pizzelle taco shells at night. Then I placed them in a sealed container, and filled them with ice cream and dipped them in chocolate the next day. The finished Gluten Free Choco Tacos can be stored in a sealed container, in the freezer.  The TastyBiteBlog recommends wrapping them individually, after which they can be stored for up to 3 months. However, I have a feeling they won’t last long! 

Other Gluten Free Frozen Treats

If you’re looking for more desserts for Cinco De Mayo, try my recipe for Mexican “Fried” Ice Cream. (No frying involved!) Want to revisit your favorite Ice Cream Truck treats? Try Wheat by the Wayside’s Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles or The Fit Peach’s recipe for Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwiches. Want to make your own ice cream? Try this 3 ingredient no churn vanilla ice cream recipe from Spending with Pennies.

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Gluten Free “Choco Tacos”

These Gluten Free Choco Tacos make for a delicious Cinco De Mayo celebration!

Author Margaret Clegg

Ingredients

For Pizzelle Taco Shell

• 1 cup King Arthur Measure for Measure flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 c sugar
• 6 tbsp butter melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
• 2 eggs beaten

Instructions

• Place 6 tbsp butter in a small microwave safe dish. Microwave for 40-60 seconds until butter is melted. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine
• Add beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla to flour blend. Whisk until smooth. The batter will be thick.
• Place one TBSP batter on preheatd Dash Pizzelle maker. Lower lid and cook for 2 minutes.
• Once pizzelle is done cooking, work quickly to drape it to form into a taco shape.
• To make a taco shell shape, you have a few options. I chose to use a taco holder as my form, and drape my cooked pizzelles on that. Another option is to drape your cooked pizzelle over a large wooden spoon, placed across a bowl.
• Repeat until all pizzelle batter is cooked, and shaped into taco shells
• To fill shells, remove ice cream from freezer and allow to soften for 5 minutes.
• Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place all taco shells on lined cookie sheet. Using a small scoop or spoon, fill each pizzelle taco shell with ice cream. You may need to use your fingers to gently push the ice cream in.
• Once all shells are filled with ice cream, place in freezer on parchment lined cookie sheet for 30 minutes so ice cream can harden.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring after each time, to melt chocolate. This took 1 – 1.5 minutes in my microwave.
• After 30 minutes, remove filled choco tacos from freezer. Working with only one or two at time, dip the tacos in chocolate, using a rolling motion from end to end to completely coat the taco. Spoon in melted chocolate to fill any gaps.
• If you would like to add chopped nuts or sprinkles, do so immediately after dipping in chocolate. The cold temperature of the ice cream will cause the chocolate to set quickly.
• Place coated choco tacos back on parchment paper, and return to freezer for 15 minutes to allow chocolate to completely harden. And then serve!

Notes

The pizzelle taco shell is the recipe from the Dash Pizzelle Instruction Manual. I successfully used King Arthur's Measure for Measure as a substitute. If you use a different flour blend, you may need more moisture. Add 1 TEASPOON of milk to thin, if needed.

If you use a larger pizzelle maker, you will need more batter for your shells.

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A Slice of My Youth

What was your most memorable teenage job? For me, it may have been working at Mountain Jack’s. It was a fine dining restaurant in Lansing, MI, primarily known for two things. Prime Rib and Mile High Mud Pie. Ohhhh, that amazing Mud Pie. Sometimes after a long night of bussing tables, my fellow workers and I would chip in, order one for ourselves, and dig in with forks at the ready.

The combination of chocolate cookie crust, creamy coffee ice cream and decadent chocolate syrup was a welcome reward at the end of a long day on your feet. I imagined that the Mud Pie must have been difficult to make. Thankfully, this is not true! If you can crush cookie crumbs with a mallet and scoop ice cream, you too can make a dessert that you’ll enjoy sharing with your friends.

Homemade Dairy Free Coffee Ice Cream

I first wrote this recipe in 2o17, part of So Delicious’ Frozen Fridays contest. However, as the dairy free ice cream market expands and changes, the ice cream I used is hard to find. I kept the dairy free Enjoy Life Foods cookie crust. I also kept the So Delicious Coco Whip. However, I felt this was an optimal time to make my own ice cream!

It’s easier than one might imagine. I used Thai Kitchen Coconut Cream and Coconut Milk. From there, after consulting many dairy free coffee ice cream recipes, I came up with an easy base. From there, I put it in my Cuisinart Ice Cream maker, and 15 minutes later, I had creamy coffee ice cream! You can also use 3 pints of premade ice cream, instead.

Top 8 Allergen Free, Optional

As I often mention, my husband teaches at a school where nuts are not allowed in the classroom. Therefore, I always pack his lunches without peanuts or tree nuts. In addition, I try to only send treats without those ingredients. This gluten free and dairy free mud pie uses sliced almonds as a topping, but you can leave them off.

Speaking of toppings, my homemade dairy free chocolate syrup plays an important role in this treat. It’s a modification of an AllRecipes listing, which I first used on my Mexican unFried Ice Cream. It keeps well in a the fridge to use over ice cream or mix into milk.

Other Pie Recipes

My blog contains many other pie recipes, for your pleasure. Grain free pies, such as this grain free apple pie or grain free blueberry pie. This Dutch Apple Pie uses a standard crust, as does my Strawberry Galette. Looking for something smaller? Make these Jam Filled Hand Pies or these Creme Filled Moon Pies!

Previously I asked for your favorite type of pie. Top answers included lemon meringue, key lime, cherry and pecan. This Betty Crocker Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie uses Chex as  crust, and this Gluten Free Key Lime Pie from Healthy GF Family looks great. You’ll also love this Gluten Free Pecan Pie from Gluten Free Palate!

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Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Mud Pie

Ingredients

For the Dairy Free Ice Cream-

• 1 can Thai Kitchen Coconut Cream
• 1 can Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk Full Fat
• 3/4 c sugar
• 4 tsp espresso powder
• pinch salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• If using store bought, you’ll need 3 pints

For the Crust

• 1 box Enjoy Life Double Chocolate Chip Crispy Cookies
• 4 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 tbsp sugar

For the Dairy Free Chocolate Syrup

• 1/4 c. Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• Pinch of salt

To Assemble Mud Pie

• 2.5 oz package thinly sliced almonds
• 1 tub So Delicious Coco Whip

Instructions

• To make homemade ice cream, combine all ingredients, except vanilla, in a medium pot. Warm on the stove until coconut fat solids melt, and sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add vanilla. 
• Transfer to a glass bowl, and allow to cool to room temperature. Chill for 2-3 hours. Then churn in the ice cream maker for 15 minutes. Transfer to a large container to harden in freezer, at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) 
• To make the crust – First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Next, place all Enjoy Life Cookies in a gallon ziploc bag or food processor. If using a bag, seal it, making sure to remove most of the air in the bag. Carefully use a rolling pin, smash cookies until they become fine crumbs. Dump crumbs into a small mixing bowl.
• To bowl add 4 tbsp coconut oil (or vegan butter) and sugar. Next, mix thoroughly until combined. Transfer crumb mixture to pie plate. Press mixture firmly against sides and bake in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes.
• Once baked, remove the crust for Mud Pie from the oven and allow to cool completely.
• Once pie crust is completely cooled, remove ice cream from the freezer and let it soften. Spoon in softened ice cream. If desired, sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with chocolate syrup. 
• Place the whole pie in the freezer for a few hours (or overnight) to harden.
• Once pie is hardened, remove and top with Coco Whip, almonds and chocolate syrup. You can refreeze or serve immediately.

What’s your favorite kind of pie? Do you like fruit filled or cream filled? Leave me a note in the comments.  

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Where is Grand Rapids?

For those unfamiliar with the city, Grand Rapids is located about 35 miles east of Lake Michigan. The Grand River flows through the downtown area, which naturally separates it into east and west sections. Interstate 196 and US 131 also intersect downtown, which separate the city into north and south sections. Grand Rapids is north of Kalamazoo, east of Muskegon and west of Lansing. Grand Rapids is home to Gerald R Ford International airport.

What is Grand Rapids Famous For?

Grand Rapids is popular for so many reasons. Home to furniture manufacturing and Meijer stores, it has a vibrant economy and is also rich in arts and culture. Every year people visit the ArtPrize competition and LaughFest, in honor of the late Gilda Radner.

What Attractions Should I Visit?

With so many great places, it’s hard to pick a favorite. I always recommend John Ball Zoo, with or without kids. Frederik Meijer Gardens on East Beltline is also a “must visit” location. Both the indoor and outside attractions are amazing. The Grand Rapids Public Museum is one of my favorites, and I still need to visit the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum. Don’t miss the Grand Rapids Childrens’s Museum, also located downtown!

Love baseball? Catch a West Michigan White Caps minor league game. They offer gluten free concessions, too! Visit Van Andel Arena for Griffins hockey, and music concerts. Make sure to add Fulton Street Farmers Market and the Downtown Market to your itinerary, also. I love Bridge Street Market and Harvest Health for delicious gluten free groceries. Visit Experience Grand Rapids for more tourist informatoin.

Why Does Grand Rapids Offer So Many Gluten Free Options?

At one point, there was a strong and active Celiac Disease Support Group in the area. They helped educate physicians, hospital systems, grocery stores and restaurants on gluten free dining. Support group leaders visited restaurants to inspect their facilities and teach them how to minimize the risk of cross contact. The city also had a gluten free food fair.

While the group and the fair no longer exist, the prelimary work they did made a lasting impact. Area restaurants realized that the more they accommodated those with dining restrictions, the more people would frequent their business. In addition, as awareness of Celiac Disease continues to grow, so do available dining options.

Where Should I Eat?

I developed the list below with the help from those in the former support group. In full disclosure, I have not eaten at all of these locations. I placed an asterisk at restaurants where I have personally dined. In addition, please remember that food preparation methods can change, so ALWAYS ask questions before ordering. This list is not exhaustive, but compiled with the help of those who know to ask questions about cross contact, including shared fryers, etc.

Another comment in regards to “where.” I grew up in Lansing, and not Grand Rapids. In assigning eateries to areas, I started with the downtown area, and grouped them into areas, due to their geographic location to the downtown area. I embedded a map of these Grand Rapids gluten free dining suggestions, which you can use to get online directions.

Grand Rapids Gluten Free Restaurant Suggestions

Downtown Grand Rapids

Butcher’s Union website

Condado Tacos my review
Luna website
Rise Authentic Baking Co.* (Dedicated Gluten Free and Vegan) website
San Chez Bistro* website 
Two Beards Deli website

Northeast Grand Rapids

Anna’s House– Plainfield* website (Dedicated GF prep space)
Frosty Boy* (Plainfield location ONLY. NOT Cascade) website
Herb and Fire Pizzeria* website
Lucy’s Cafe website
The Melting Pot (GFCO Certified) website
Mitten Brewing Company* website

Northwest

East (East Hills/ Eastmont/ East Town)

The Electric Cheetah website
The Green Well  website
Maru Sushi website
Matchbox Diner website 
Noco Provisions website
Terra Grand Rapids website
Uncle Cheetah’s Soup Shop website 
Wealthy Street Bakery / Hall Street Bakery* (Separate Dedicated GF Kitchen) website

Southeast (East Beltline)

Anna’s House* (Dedicated Gluten Free Prep Station) website
The Cheesecake Factory website
Cooper’s Hawk Winery website
Core Life Eatery website
Papa Chops (Dedicated Gluten Free) website
Condado Tacos (my review)

Southwest- Grandville

Anna’s House (Dedicated  Gluten Free Prep Station) website
Core Life Eatery* website
Tastefull Vegan Ice Cream website (100% gluten free and vegan ice cream stand)

Outlying Areas

North: Comstock Park / Rockford / Cedar Springs
Amore Trattoria Italiana* website
Bostwick Lake Inn website
Cedar Springs Brewing* website
Corner Bar* website
Momma’s Boy website

Archival Brewing

South

East: Ada / Lowell
Flat River Grill website
Nonna’s : The Trattoria website
Mudpenny (Uses Kind Crumbs products) website

West

Other Grand Rapids Suggestions

I’ve mentioned Grand Rapids many other times on my blog. Check out my list of Michigan Gluten Free Bakers, local Cider Mills which offer gluten free donuts, and area coffee shops that serve baked goods from Kind Crumbs and Rise Authentic Baking. For more activity suggestions, visit From Michigan With Love’s list of Fun Things to do in Greater Grand Rapids.

Your turn!  What’s your favorite place to eat, shop and play in Grand Rapids? With so much to see, I’m sure I’ve missed a bunch. What places would you recommend to visitors and tourists? Leave suggestions in the comments below.

Looking for dining recommendations in other cities? Visit my post on dining gluten free in Michigan.

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History of Hudsonville Creamery

I’ll have to admit that prior to this trip, I didn’t know much about Hudsonville ice cream. I knew they were a Michigan company and I know that just over a year ago they took great strides to label their gluten free products. (25 flavors to be exact!) After touring their facility and learning more about Hudsonville, I’ve become a faithful supporter for years.

Hudsonville Creamery began (as a co-op) in 1895. They started making their first ice cream in 1926. This means Husdonville has been around in some capacity for over 100 years! During that time, Hudsonville headquarters moved to Holland, Michigan. Although the address has changed, the commitment to excellent ice cream has not.

Supporting Local Farmers

Hudsonville prides itself on supporting local farmers. I learned that all of their dairy comes from farms within 60 miles of their plant. The plant receives milk to the facility that was milked from the cow within the past 12 hours!

They took us over to Pyle Farm, located in Zeeland, to meet the dairy farmers that they work with. It was such a blessing, as I think far too often we take where our food comes from for granted. It reminds me the hard work that these people do every day to make sure that the food the comes to our table is great in quality and superior in safety.

Hudsonville Keeps Gluten Free Consumers In Mind

Not only did they tell us about their processes, they took us through the entire plant, allowing us to ask questions. As a person with Celiac Disease, I asked about the steps that they take to prevent cross-contact, especially as they have flavors that do contain gluten.

Hudsonville maintains a very detailed allergen matrix. This matrix stipulates the order of flavors made. For example, they manufacture vanilla ice cream first. Other flavors that contain baked good mix-ins are produced later in the day. If there is any concern about safety, they will shut down the complete system and flush it. This is no small order, as it takes hours.

Not only do they take allergen safety steps in their facility, but they also offer training for scoop shops to educate them on allergens. While food allergy training primarily occurs through their website, Hudsonville also willingly sends staff to scoop shops to give in-person education. Many of the scoop shops on my Michigan Ice Cream list serve Hudsonville.

Hudsonville Gives Back

They are also incredibly generous. I moved me to learn Hudsonville often donates ice cream tubs to local homelss shelters. They even keep a freezer in the back of the plant, by the loading bay, to give ice cream to the drivers to take home to their families. Gotta love that!

What’s your favorite flavor of Hudsonville Ice Cream? Let me know in the comments! 

I participated in this excursion freely, received free product coupons, and was provided a free lunch. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

First published in 2015

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When Culver’s originally started offering gluten free buns in 2015, they stated that all of their staff have been trained by their corporate office. They did not mention whether this training was in conjunction with GIG, NFCA, or another trusted gluten free organization.

Does Culver’s Have a Separate Gluten Free Menu?

Culver’s offers a “Mindful Choices Around Gluten” menu. This is in addition to the individual listing of all of their ingredients and their individual allergens, which is listed on the Culver’s website.

How Does Culver’s Notate a Gluten Free Order?

They also notated my order with an exclamation point which highlighted !FoodAllergy!. I was also blessed that the friendly gentleman taking our order has a sister with Celiac Disease, so he took extra care taking our order! I had previously checked to make sure that the meat was not grilled in the same place as their buns, as their website said that was possible.

What are the Gluten Free Bun Ingredients?

Culver’s uses Rotella Gluten-Free Buns. Per the Culver’s website, the ingredients are

Water, Modified Starch, Rice Flour and Rice Starch, Chickpea, Granulated Sugar, Faba Bean Protein, Canola Oil, Salt, Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid, Pea Fiber, Modified Cellulose, Cultured Brown Rice, Brown Rice, Xanthan Gum, Psyllium Husk Powder
CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE

Please note that the ingredient list is slightly different than what is listed on the Rotella website. Rotella specifically makes this bun for Culver’s, to offer a “vegan” type bun. (It is not certified vegan.)

Do Gluten Free Buns Cost Extra?

Each Culver ‘s restaurant is independently owned and operated and will make their own decision on this. My location charges extra, and alerted me of that prior to ordering.

Are Culver’s French Fries Gluten Free?

So, the Culver’s Nutrition & Allergen Information allows customers to use a “lifestlye & allergen filter” to find menu items that fit your dietary needs. When you select “avoid gluten,” the Crinkle Cut Fries are listed as gluten free.

HOWEVER, when one goes to their Ingredient Statement website, it specifically states the following for their Crinkle Cut Fries-

Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Palm, Soybean, Sunflower), Modified Food Starch (Potato, Corn, Tapioca), Rice Flour, Dextrin, Salt, Leavening (Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Dextrose, Xanthan Gum. Cooked in Canola Oil. (Cross-contact occurs with other allergens, including gluten, during cooking).

Which of Culver’s Sides are Gluten Free?

These are the following items that Culver’s lists as gluten free – Coleslaw, Mott’s Applesauce, and steamed broccoli. The Mashed Potatoes contain no gluten ingredients, as long as you order them without gravy.

Are ButterBurgers Grilled on the Same Surface where Wheat Buns are Toasted?

While they do their best to minimize cross-contact, Culver’s restaurants are not gluten-free environments and cross-contact with other food items that contain gluten is possible.
 (**Their beef pot roast is not cooked on a grill and therefore eliminates cross contact.) 

At my local location they have a separate toaster for their regular buns. Make sure to check with your location on this. The staff did mention that the grilled cheese is also cooked on the grill, but they have a dedicated section of the grill where they don’t grill anything else. If concerned after asking about this, I would ask if they can cook your meat patty on aluminum foil.

Do I Feel Safe Eating at Culver’s?

All in all, my husband and I agreed that we had a great experience, and anticipate that we would be interested in going again. At the bottom of the receipt it had directions for taking an online survey. As I have a smartphone, I was able to do it on premises and received a free cup of custard. Free ice cream is always a plus in my book!

I paid for my own meal and was in no way persuaded or reimbursed for my opinions. I provide this post simply to educate my readers about the experience I had and o suggest they make an informed decision about their dining experiences

Updated July 2024

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