Dining out gluten free shouldn’t feel like a negotiation. No scanning the menu for hidden landmines. No awkward conversations with a server who isn’t sure what’s in the marinade. No resigning yourself to a plain salad because it’s the only safe option. At Tavern in the Square, we’ve done the work to make sure guests with Celiac disease and gluten sensitivities can walk through our doors and actually enjoy themselves with a full menu, real food, and the confidence that the kitchen has your back.
Key Takeaways
- Celiac disease affects about 1 in 100 people worldwide, and Beyond Celiac estimates roughly 83% of Americans with celiac are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
- More than 70% of Tavern in the Square’s menu can be made gluten-free, including burgers, pasta, pizza, and fried chicken.
- All Tavern fryers are 100% gluten-free — fried items never share oil with gluten-containing food.
- Gluten-free dishes are prepared in a dedicated kitchen area and arrive marked with an allergy stick.
- Tavern Insider members earn 1 point per dollar, a $10 reward at every 150 points, and 100 bonus points just for signing up.
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When someone with celiac eats gluten, even in trace amounts, their immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine. Over time, that damage can lead to nutrient deficiencies, chronic digestive issues, and other long-term health complications.
Roughly 1 in 100 people worldwide live with Celiac disease, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. In the United States that’s about 2 million people, but Beyond Celiac estimates 83% of those cases are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Cross-contamination from as little as 20 parts per million of gluten can trigger a reaction which is exactly why kitchen practices matter so much.
This isn’t a food trend. It’s not a preference. It’s a lifelong medical condition that requires strict gluten avoidance, every single day.
Why Gluten-Free Dining Is Hard to Get Right
Dining out with celiac disease can feel like running an obstacle course. A shared fryer. A stray crouton. A well-meaning server who’s not sure what’s in the sauce. Any one of those can ruin a meal and trigger days of symptoms. For many in the celiac and gluten-free community, eating out is more stressful than enjoyable.
We take that seriously. The standards we hold ourselves to aren’t seasonal — they’re how we run the kitchen every day.
How Tavern in the Square Keeps Gluten Free Guests Safe
A Menu That’s Mostly Gluten Free
More than 70% of our menu can be made gluten free and that includes the dishes people actually come for: burgers, pasta, pizza, fish and chips, Bang Bang Broccoli, and fried chicken. You’re not stuck with a side salad and a plain grilled protein. You get the real menu.
100% Gluten Free Fryers
Every fryer in our kitchen is dedicated gluten-free. That means our fried pickles, chicken tenders, and French fries never share oil with anything that contains gluten. Cross contact in shared fryers is one of the most common ways gluten free guests get “glutened” at restaurants, so this one matters.
Allergy Sticks on Every Order
When your food arrives, it comes with an allergy stick on top. It’s a visible signal to you and to our team that this dish was prepared with care. If you don’t see one, send it back.
Staff Who Know the Difference Between a Preference and a Medical Need
From your server to the line cook, our team is trained to take Celiac orders seriously. When a guest tells us they have celiac disease, the order is flagged, a manager is alerted, and the kitchen treats it with the attention it deserves.
You can view our full allergen information anytime at taverninthesquare.com/about/allergen-information.
Tavern Insider: Worth It If You’re a Regular
The Tavern Insider loyalty program runs year-round and if gluten free dining is part of your regular routine, it’s worth joining.
Here’s how it works:
- Earn1 point for every dollar you spend.
- Get a $10 reward for every 150 points.
- Receive 100 bonus points just for signing up.
- Be the first to hear about menu updates, events, and member-only promos.
Sign up at taverninthesquare.com/loyalty, or download the Tavern Insider app on the App Store or Google Play.
Come Eat With Us
Whether you’ve been living with Celiac disease for years or you were just diagnosed and you’re still figuring out where it’s actually safe to eat, we want to be part of your regular rotation. We’ve done the work between the fryers, the prep area, the training, the allergy sticks so you can focus on the meal.
Order the Korean Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Try the Bayou Chicken Pasta. Finish with a Salted Caramel Cookie Skillet. You’ve earned it.
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