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Johnny Rocket's Is Celiac Friendly

de caps

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de caps Contributor
de caps
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:D I just returned from a trip to Scranton, PA with my family. We went to Johnny Rocket's. It was my first time eating out since my diagnosis. I was pretty nervous and afraid I would ruin our trip by getting sick. I especially didn't want to be sick during the three hour car ride home. I explained to the waitress that my meal needed to be gluten free. The manager came over and said he would make me anything I wanted. I ordered a grilled chicken without the marinade. They washed the grilll and all the utensils they used to cook it. They even let me watch. They were so eager to help me. I was so impressed. They were not familiar with Celiac disease, but they really went out of the way to make me a safe meal. I am happy to report that I did not get sick. I really wish other restaurants were as eager to help. They are not so helpful on Long Island where I live.

If anyone is visiting the Scranton, PA area I highly reccommend this place. They were wonderful and the food was great.

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jkmunchkin Rising Star
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I was so excited to read this until I got to the part about the one on LI not being helpful. That is the only one I know of. Are their milkshakes (pref. chcocolate) gluten-free?

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I was so excited to read this until I got to the part about the one on LI not being helpful. That is the only one I know of. Are their milkshakes (pref. chcocolate) gluten-free?

The milkshakes should be fine as long as they don't make them in the same container as the malts.

penguin Community Regular
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Here's their Celiac statement - impressive!

"Notes about wheat allergies and celiac disease

Celiac disease and wheat allergies are two distinct conditions. Celiac disease, or celiac sprue, is a permanent adverse reaction to gluten. Those with celiac disease will not lose their sensitivity to this substance. This disease requires a lifelong restriction of gluten.

The major grains that contain gluten are wheat, rye, oats, and barley. People with celiac disease must strictly avoid these grains and their by-products.

Wheat-allergic people have an IgE-mediated response to wheat protein. These individuals must only avoid wheat. Most wheat-allergic children outgrow the allergy.

Johnny Rockets products feature ingredients which may contain wheat flour and/or gluten. If your condition is life threatening then it may be in your best interest to avoid our restaurant due to the possible, however extremely unlikely, event that residue from contraindicated products may come in contact with those considered "safe." We are in contact with the Celiac Disease Foundation as well as the Celiac Sprue Association in order to obtain more information."

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They've got a bunch of other allergy info on there, also!

jkmunchkin Rising Star
jkmunchkin
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Here's their Celiac statement - impressive!

"Notes about wheat allergies and celiac disease

Celiac disease and wheat allergies are two distinct conditions. Celiac disease, or celiac sprue, is a permanent adverse reaction to gluten. Those with celiac disease will not lose their sensitivity to this substance. This disease requires a lifelong restriction of gluten.

The major grains that contain gluten are wheat, rye, oats, and barley. People with celiac disease must strictly avoid these grains and their by-products.

Wheat-allergic people have an IgE-mediated response to wheat protein. These individuals must only avoid wheat. Most wheat-allergic children outgrow the allergy.

Johnny Rockets products feature ingredients which may contain wheat flour and/or gluten. If your condition is life threatening then it may be in your best interest to avoid our restaurant due to the possible, however extremely unlikely, event that residue from contraindicated products may come in contact with those considered "safe." We are in contact with the Celiac Disease Foundation as well as the Celiac Sprue Association in order to obtain more information."

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They've got a bunch of other allergy info on there, also!

WOW, very impressive indeed! Thanks!

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
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Were their fries safe?

de caps Contributor
de caps
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:( The fries are not safe since they use the same oil for their chicken tenders and onion rings. I only had the grilled chicken salad without the marinade (marinade had barley in it). I would go back again to the Scranton PA restaurant.

Donna

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I was so excited to read this until I got to the part about the one on LI not being helpful. That is the only one I know of. Are their milkshakes (pref. chcocolate) gluten-free?

Whaaaaaaa, me too! ha ha, I got all excited!

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Me too... I was hoping it was a chainwide thing. :huh:

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