ARIZONA
Phoenix Zoo
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
“We have multiple allergies and safely ate lunch here. Giant pretzel is vegan. Our egg and tree nut allergic daughter had chicken nuggets and fries (no egg or dairy in nuggets). Our dairy allergic daughter had a kids hamburger and fries. Both kids meals came with sealed HoneyMaid graham crackers. (Note: adult burger bun contains dairy, kids bun does not.)”
@cbuckley who manages tree nut, milk, egg, and vegetable allergies
CALIFORNIA
San Diego Zoo
Location: San Diego, California
“Every dining area is supplied with an easy to read allergy binder with every ingredient listed. My son was able to eat the chicken tenders and french fries as well as the Icee’s. Staff was happy to share the binder so I could double check ingredients myself.”
@csolissd who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and egg allergies
Healthy Creations Cafe
Location: Encinitas, California
“They are completely gluten-free and have lots of healthy, organic options. I always have their chicken tenders in my freezer for quick/healthy options for my kids as well. They sell a huge bag of them that you can keep in the freezer.”
@jeanaz who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, and sesame allergies
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Location: Santa Clarita, California
“They were great at listening and double checking their foods for us. Even brought me out the label to their margarine that they use on the breadsticks to assure me further. We ordered the kid’s chicken fingers with plain pasta . It was dairy and egg-free. They have a fully updated list of allergens on their website too.”
@lifewithitchy who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and legume allergies
FLORIDA
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
Location: Orlando, Florida
“Cosmic Ray’s now has a dedicated allergy kitchen and allergy chefs who are trained on cross-contamination and change gloves… the whole shebang! You tell them you have an allergy at the order station and they call someone over to assist you and go through the allergy binder with you. I’m shellfish and fish- They don’t have any kind of seafood food items here. So I was good to order from the regular menu. My peanut and tree nut allergic son- He was able to order off the regular menu also. The only nuts they have are Uncrustables they sell. My son with peanut, tree nut, egg, dairy, and tomato allergies—he ordered chicken nuggets and french fries.”
@allergymomtries who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, and shellfish allergies
Surfing Deer
Location: Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
“We were greeted upon arrival and the hostess reconfirmed the allergies I provided when making our reservation. Our waiter asked about the allergies right away and was happy to check with the kitchen. Our two girls (one dairy, one egg + tree nut) were able to have the grilled chicken tenders, fries and fruit. The bread they brought out to start the meal was also safe. There was a vegan (also nut-free) dessert we could have gotten but we were too full from our meal. This felt like a special place (fancier but still kid friendly) and we felt well taken care of… we will be back.”
@cbuckley who manages tree nut, milk, egg, and vegetable allergies
Wingstop
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
“I usually don’t feel like cooking, but with a child with severe food allergies, it’s frightening to eat out or order takeout. Wingstop is one place we frequent a lot! They post their allergens right on their website and we haven’t had any issues with Wingstop. Our favorite (little on the spicy side) is the Louisiana Dry Rub extra well done. Sooooo good! Reagan loves their chicken tenders, french fries and fried corn AND they are on DoorDash. After work, I also don’t feel like going to pick up the food, so DoorDash is a major plus!”
@jennyjld who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and egg allergies
Pinocchio Village Haus
Location: Orlando, Florida
“We had dairy-free and gluten-free pizza, chicken nuggets, and fries in dedicated fryers! Other sides included pre-packaged apple slices and carrot sticks. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process! Make sure to speak with someone regarding your allergies and concerns instead of placing a mobile order! The food was delicious and they have great allergy protocols.”
@kedbach who manages celiac and a milk allergy
Columbia Harbour House
Location: Orlando, Florida
“This is my favorite quick service at Magic kingdom. At the time of this review in 2023, they use Bells gluten-free, allergen-free chicken tenders and they are my favorite! They are thinly breaded and taste delicious!”
@ldip0223 who manages milk and sesame allergies
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill
Location: Kissimmee, Florida
“Allergy chicken tenders and fries.”
@mishajplee who manages peanut, milk, and egg allergies
CoLab Kitchen
Location: Stuart, Florida
“Wonderful restaurant where they make everything from hand and is fresh off a farm. Disclaimer they do use nuts in some dishes and sauces. However, they were very knowledgeable and helpful with guidance on ordering with food allergies. My son was able to eat chicken fingers and fruit.”
@noosh who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, fish, shellfish, and sesame allergies
Backlot Express
Location: Orlando, Florida
“We went here for lunch today. We got the chicken strips and fries. As of today, the strips only include gluten, soy and corn. They were delicious!”
@tpgordon who manages peanut, tree nut, and milk allergies
GEORGIA
Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub
Location: Milledgeville, Georgia
“Mostly good, I think the only gluten-free options are the salads. I can usually get fries or a baked potato too and be okay. They can also do grilled chicken tenders to avoid the milk or egg in the batter, so overall an okay place to eat!”
@chocolateispink who manages celiac and milk and egg allergies
Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders
Location: Warner Robins, Georgia
“I love Hueys, their online menu is great and they have grilled options as well as salads for all my dairy intolerant friends!”
@chocolateispink who manages celiac and milk and egg allergies
Great Wolf Lodge
Location: LaGrange, Georgia
“The head chef was amazing! I wish I could remember his name because he remembered our daughter’s name and said hi to her every time we passed him in the lodge. He prepared a safe hamburger (no bun), hotdog (no bun) and grilled chicken strips along with French fries. All top 8-free as they used rice oil for frying and designated fryers to avoid cross-contamination. Such a great experience for our family to enjoy a relaxing getaway and feel confident that our daughter had safe meal options.”
@mama_crist who manages celiac and tree nut, soy and meat allergies
HAWAII
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Location: Kapolei, Hawaii
“We stayed 6 nights and barely used the kitchen in our villa (mostly just for easy breakfast/lunches). All food items are clearly labeled in Ulu Cafe and my girls (dairy) (egg + tree nut) were able to safely eat many orders of chicken strips and fries (although we were advised of risk of cross-contamination), peanut butter and jelly, burgers, bagels, and many other snacks and cereals on the resort. There is a Dole Whip stand as well as a shave ice stand (both can be dairy free), which was super fun for my kids to try and order for themselves. The staff at the Luau was particularly helpful and our cast member/server introduced me personally to the head chef to go over ingredients and he customized a bento box for each of my daughters to enjoy during the show. We successfully attended a character breakfast, ate at two separate restaurants and ordered poolside almost daily — more than we’ve ever eaten out on vacation before! I can’t say enough positive things about how much we felt cared for and how confident and knowledgeable every single cast member was that we came in contact with regarding food allergies. Additionally, all food came out of the kitchen with an ‘allergy’ pick in it. We will be back, Aulani!”
@cbuckley who manages tree nut, milk, egg, and vegetable allergies
ILLINOIS
Dengeos On Dundee
Location: Buffalo Grove, Illinois
“Dengeos is so great! Chicken tenders are a dream. Staff is educated and trained on what food has what ingredients – and if they don’t know, they are extremely helpful and allow you to physically read any labels”
@toriwong who manages peanut, tree nut, and milk allergies
INDIANA
Lighthouse Restaurant
Location: Cedar Lake, Indiana
“My sweet tulle peanut/tree nut, egg & dairy allergic 1.5 year old chowed down on chicken nuggets and french fries, made free of all his allergens, in a dedicated area. The manager was helpful and very confident that no mistakes would be made.”
@yogajill who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and egg allergies
MAINE
Three Dollar Deweys
Location: Portland, Maine
“My toddler enjoyed the chicken tenders and sweet potato tots. My husband emailed the restaurant before we dined and the general manager emailed back in the same day after talking to the chef. When we ordered, the chef came out to confirm his allergens and the meal. I eat dairy-free, and appreciated the menu also had a whole vegan selection. Outdoor dining space, high chairs, and lidded cups made it extra kid friendly!”
@whirligig who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, soy, and sesame allergies
MASSACHUSETTS
Red Heat Tavern
Location: Bedford, Massachusetts
“Hamburger, chicken fingers, fries, broccoli, strawberry sorbet, and soft pretzel. Very educated wait staff with clear protocol and dedicated prep area. Waitress even asked if I wanted my meal without the allergens my daughter is allergic too because I was sitting next to her. I was very impressed.”
@mlsabatino who manages peanut, milk, and egg allergies
Legal Sea Foods
Location: Danvers, Massachusetts
“My daughter is allergic to milk. The waiter was so helpful and the chef baked her chicken finger meal in the oven instead of using the fryer which they fry milk products in. The waiter also confirmed their rolls have no dairy in it without me even asking him.”
@ssavoy who manages a milk allergy
MICHIGAN
Portillo’s Hot Dogs
Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan
“My children safely eat the chicken tenders and fries. They have an online allergen menu that details all of their items. We are looking forward to trying more!”
@etoma who manages peanut, tree nut, and milk allergies
Michigan’s Adventure
Location: Muskegon, Michigan
“Safe hot dogs, french fries, hamburgers, turkey legs, cotton candy, Icees, Rainbow Ice Dippin Dots, and chicken tenders throughout the park! Inside the waterpark the sidewinder fries are awesome at Jack’s Snack Shack. The jumbo hot dogs at the Wolverine Wildcat Grill are a footlong and giant!”
@jacksmama8 who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame, and legume allergies
Library Sports Pub & Grill
Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan
“This has been a family favorite for years, and after years of my son only eating french fries he tried the chicken tenders and fries! The staff is very attentive and went in the back and took pictures of all labels to reassure me that they were safe! This is a go-to for our travel baseball team!”
@tbf6 who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame, and legume allergies
MISSOURI
Q39 – Midtown
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
“We’ve visited Q39 twice now on trips to Kansas City. Both experiences were great. The food is great and the waitstaff were knowledgeable and accommodating. They answered questions about the menu and entered allergy orders separately and had them marked as ‘allergy orders’ for the kitchen when preparing the food. The restaurant has a helpful allergen guide on its website. Our allergy kids had the chicken tenders and fries and cheeseburger and fries and gave it ’12 stars.'”
@winston123 who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, fish, and seed allergies
Red Door Woodfired Grill
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
“The restaurant was nice and the food was very good. The waitstaff and management were accommodating and knowledgeable about food ingredients. They verified menu items that didn’t contain our allergens and advised us to avoid dessert items that may contain our allergens. Our kids enjoyed chicken tenders and fries and the cheeseburger and fries. A great place that our family would visit again when in Kansas City!”
@winston123 who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, fish, and seed allergies
NORTH CAROLINA
High Point University
Location: High Point, North Carolina
“Allergy area free or top 8. Chef jacket identified not only her name but that she was an allergy specialist. Dedicated area. Lots of items to choose from. Daughter ordered fried chicken tenders, fries, and had cookies and sorbet for dessert. This college gets a big thumbs up for this milk/tree nut mom. This was just a college tour- but allergy protocols make me feel much better about ‘letting go’ a bit”
@disneymom who manages tree nut and milk allergies
Stable Cafe
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
“Wonderful place!! Didn’t notice on the website but when you let the waiter know about food allergy, she immediately call the chef to the table. (There is a * at the bottom of the menu that mentions about food allergy/dietary restrictions… the chef will come by the table to talk to you).
Everyone enjoyed a yummy simple lunch. My kids were so happy to be able to enjoy their yummy lunch. (For our allergy, we have the options for burger OR chicken tenders with fries or chips and a fruit. They use canola oil to fry fries and chips. Burger was safe. No egg or egg wash in chicken tender and burger buns. Cautions!! Chef mentioned that chicken tender was not made from in house so he has to verify to make sure is safe. Suppliers might change in the future, so always ask to be safe. Also, we were lucky with the timing of our Biltmore Estate tour and finished 10 minutes before the Stable’s Cafe open and lucky to get a table. I would definitely make a reservation next time for sure. They fill up fast!!”
@happy who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and egg allergies.
Devil’s Krafthouse
Location: Durham, North Carolina
“I always get the chicken wings or chicken tenders with fries or chips or sweet potato tots. At least a few years ago, there used to be a head chef that had a child with food allergies so there was very good protocol for orders with allergies. Never had a problem with cross-contamination despite significant dairy in the kitchen.”
@isabella711 who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and shellfish allergies.
Burger Village
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
“Lots of gluten-free options- all burger meats (even exotic) are gluten-free, as well as all sauces. The gluten-free sweet potato tots were fantastic. My husband and I both had beef burgers on gluten-free buns and tots, our kids both had gluten-free chicken tenders and tots. We will definitely return! Fun vibe and atmosphere and great food.”
@kedbach who manages celiac and a milk allergy.
OHIO
McClure’s Restaurant
Location: Gallipolis, Ohio
“Chicken nuggets, regular fry, and banana slushy are his go-to order.”
@amorrow14 who manages peanut and milk allergies
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar
Location: Columbus, Ohio
“The chef came out to discuss our allergies and offered to make a fresh fryer (and a different recipe) for our chicken tenders if we chose to have those. Very kind and we felt very safe in our food choices.”
@msingleton812 who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, fish, and pepper allergies
TownHall
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
“Asked us if we had any allergies. Menu is very clear with plenty of options for gluten-free and dairy-free. The gluten-free breaded chicken nuggets are such a treat!”
@paigeflory who manages celiac and a milk allergy
Hot Chicken Takeover
Location: Powell, Ohio
“I have had this restaurant multiple times and I have been impressed with it every time. The jumbo chicken tenders., chicken drums, waffle fries, and it comes with Schewbel bread too. Though if you have a gluten allergy, you could ask to not have the bread with it. One of my favorite chicken places of all time.”
@benalexander who manages a peanut, tree nut, and milk allergies
OREGON
Burgerville
Location: Aloha, Oregon
“Based on the allergen menu, we order and enjoy the chicken strips and fries regularly!”
@whirligig who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, soy, and sesame allergies
PENNSYLVANIA
Hersheypark
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
“My son has been able to enjoy chicken fingers and fries at the Overlook Food Court and other locations within Hershey Park. Many dining places within the park have an allergen list available upon request. He’s allergic to dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish.”
@dbeish who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, and shellfish allergies
SOUTH CAROLINA
Tide Me Over
Location: Hilton Head Island
“Chicken tenders fried and french fries. Our order was to-go and bag was sealed with allergy stickers and we were informed no other goods were bagged with our allergy meal before I could even ask. You must be staying here to dine here, but if you’re at Disney’s Hilton Head Resort, they do allergies safely.”
@disneymom who manages tree nut and milk allergies
UTAH
Baja Cantina
Location: Park City, Utah
“Waitstaff was confident and so helpful in explaining ingredients and menu items. Only one menu item contained nuts (a dessert with walnut) and that item was prepared in a separate area from the other food. My dairy allergic daughter shared the chips and salsa appetizer and had the chicken strips and fries. My egg and tree nut allergic daughter had a cheese quesadilla with rice and beans and chips. It was so nice for our daughters to be able to order their first choice of food with no modifications. The food was delicious and totally hit the spot after a fun day in the PC Adventure Park. We will absolutely be back.”
@cbuckley who manages tree nut, milk, egg, and vegetable allergies
VIRGINA
Timberwood Grill
Location: Charlottesville, Virgina
“The chicken tenders and crispy fries have consistently been safe for my milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, and sesame allergic child.”
@amboyd who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, and sesame allergies
Santini’s New York Style Deli
Location: Chantilly, Virgina
“I stopped in without my food allergy daughter to check ingredients and a member of their team was kind enough to take down my list of menu items I thought my daughter might like and provide pics of the labels he had that day and followed up by text with additional labels. We’ve since eaten their twice and our daughter has enjoyed chicken tenders, fries and their FRIED DOUGH!”
@asmiller77 who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, shellfish, and sesame allergies
Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que
Location: Williamsburg, Virgina
“We were able to call in a takeout order here and get good information on what was safe and what was not. We were informed that there’s very little dairy at all on the menu, with the exception of the desserts. My daughter was able to safely have the chicken tenders and fries. The rest of us loved our pulled pork sandwiches. She might have as well, if she were willing to try!”
@punkinmama who manages a milk allergy
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Capital One Arena
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
“We’ve had great experiences here where our daughter can safely enjoy popcorn, Rita’s Italian ice, chicken tenders, fries, etc.”
@asmiller77 who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, shellfish, and sesame allergies
CANADA
Almond Butterfly Bistro
Location: Toronto, Canada
“Almond Butterfly in Toronto is an absolute dream! It is completely gluten-free and they have many dairy-free options. The wait staff is super helpful and accommodating to allergies. They even brought out a book with all of the ingredients listed to give me peace of mind. I tried the dairy-free cheese burger burger on a gluten-free bun with a side of onion rings. YES, GLUTEN-FREE ONION RINGS!! It was absolutely amazing. They also have baked goods. The blueberry muffins and ginger snap cookies are great.
Back in Toronto a year later, and thought I’d update my review. I’d still rate the restaurant a 10/10. They were very helpful with answering all my allergy questions and the food is delicious. The chicken fingers were so crispy—would definitely order these again! But they changed the recipe for the onion rings and it wasn’t it… still dreaming of the ones from last year. Onion rings aside, still a great allergy-friendly option!”
@sarahandspices who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, and wheat allergies
THAILAND
Centara Anda Dhevi Resort & Spa Krabi
Location: Mueang Krabi, Thailand
“Cannot say enough amazing things about this resort. We told the front desk when we first arrived about Ellie’s allergies and immediately they put a note to the entire staff. The next morning, we were greeted by the chef who offered to make a special pancake without any allergens, & walked us through the entire (delicious) buffet showing us what was safe, and what to avoid. Each morning, they had a pancake ready for Ellie when we got down there. Ellie also had the spaghetti bolognese with no cheese, chicken nuggets, and french fries, and a daily fruit blend from the pool bar! Beautiful people, beautiful place, and amazing food. PS, I made this allergy card and had the hotel staff that spoke good English check it and it was a lifesaver everywhere!”
@emilyloutz who manages peanut, tree nut, and milk allergies
