Rapid City, Sd Gluten Free Options?

[loco-ladi]

so hubby did a "search" not sure i agree with the results (one was like bobs bagels, lol), so folks going to be spending a lot more time in Rapid city, SD as hubby's best friend moved there...

I know Outback steakhouose has a gluten-free menu, however getting in the door there poses problems, they are always packed.... tried last 2 years and aint gotten there yet, maybe will be different during the week?? will see i guess

any others you know of??

[loco-ladi]

BeauJo's Colorado Style Pizza

Had a pizza the first visit, cooked in seperate pans easily distingishable from the "reg" ones... purchased a simple 1 topping and enjoyed it quite a bit! would definately return for another one... staff was helpful and seemed to at least know the basics so I wouldn't get ill

2nd visit I had the Canadian Club sandwich (note all listed sandwich's are served hot which wasn't mentioned on tyhe menu that i could find) while I am not a fan of hot sandwiches or garlic butter this one wasn't bad and i ate all of it that I could fit. the bread used for the sandwich's is also the pizza crust...

[SandraK]

My family and I travel to Rapid City, SD every year. My daughter and I are allergic to Wheat and Gluten, but not Celiac. We like Beaujeau's pizza (I think that's how you spell it). They make everything separate from the regular stuff. And the staff is pretty well educated about allergy/celiac issues. There are also two stores in downtown Rapid City that sell gluten-free products. You can walk to both in like 2 minutes. They are almost kiddy corner to each other. The one I like to go to is called the Main Street Market. Here is a link to their cite. Open Original Shared Link The other one is about a 2 min walk from the Main Street Market. But I think the Main Street Market has the best gluten-free selection. Rapid City also has Sav On/Ralphs, Albertsons, Costco, Surper Target and Super Walmart. We usually drive from San Diego to Rapid City every year. In fact, we leave Thurs July 7th for our trip . Once we arrive in Rapid City, I head over to The Main Street Store, Costco, and SavOn for all our food and supplies for the week that we are there. We stay at the Lake Park Campground and Cottages in a 2 room cottage for $125 a night. It has a full kitchen in it. Is walking distance to the gorgeous Lake Park and about 20-30 mins drive to all the main attractions.

We don't eat out that much while in S.D. If we do, my daughter and I just get a couple plain hamburger patties and fruit. And ask that they clean the grill before they cook our meat. Or bring our own food in a cooler.

We do go see Mt. Rushmore every year. We eat a big breakfast, then head over there, and before we leave Mt. Rushmore, we have a HUGE icecream bowl.

You should definitely go and see Bear Country, drive through Custer State Park and see the roaming Buffalo, check out at least one of the many crystal caverns, walk around Keystone (you pass through it on your way from Rapid City to Mt. Rushmore), walk around the Crazy Horse Monument (def see Mt. Rushmore BEFORE you see Crazy Horse or you will be disappointed in Rushmore). If you have young kids take them to StoryBook Island Park, the Water park, and Reptile Gardens.

You can usually hit 2 or 3 of the attractions in 1 day since they usually take only about an hour or 2 to go through and usually several are within a 30 min drive of each other.

Another awesome thing to do if you like hiking is to hike up Harney Peak. I believe it's the highest point west of the Mississippi and you can see 3 states from the top of it. My kids are 6 and 4, so we are thinking about taking them up it this year...or as far as their little legs will go .

Anyhow, don't fear travelling to S. Dakota with Celiac Disease. Most of the bigger chain restaurants can accomodate you. Just make sure you have either a kitchenette or at least a microwave in your hotel room. That way you can buy stuff at one of the grocery stores and make it or heat it up and bring it along with you in a lunch bag or cooler.

I think last year we ate at an Applebee's and a Chili's restaurant. I believe there is also an Olive Garden and Romano's Italian restaurant there too. All of those places have either a gluten-free or allergy friendly menu on their website.

Have fun!

Sandra

[suziq0805]

BeauJo's Colorado Style Pizza

Had a pizza the first visit, cooked in seperate pans easily distingishable from the "reg" ones... purchased a simple 1 topping and enjoyed it quite a bit! would definately return for another one... staff was helpful and seemed to at least know the basics so I wouldn't get ill

2nd visit I had the Canadian Club sandwich (note all listed sandwich's are served hot which wasn't mentioned on tyhe menu that i could find) while I am not a fan of hot sandwiches or garlic butter this one wasn't bad and i ate all of it that I could fit. the bread used for the sandwich's is also the pizza crust...

We go to Rapid every year. This will year be my first while eating gluten-free though. I know they have a Ruby Tuesdays there. I live a few hours from Rapid and the location here has a gluten-free menu and seems pretty good about gluten-free and cross contamination. They also have a Pizza Ranch and that chain has recently added gluten-free pizzas. I have not tried one yet. I have heard good things about the location here, but haven't been to Rapid yet this year so I couldn't tell you about that one.

[suziq0805]

My family and I travel to Rapid City, SD every year. My daughter and I are allergic to Wheat and Gluten, but not Celiac. We like Beaujeau's pizza (I think that's how you spell it). They make everything separate from the regular stuff. And the staff is pretty well educated about allergy/celiac issues. There are also two stores in downtown Rapid City that sell gluten-free products. You can walk to both in like 2 minutes. They are almost kiddy corner to each other. The one I like to go to is called the Main Street Market. Here is a link to their cite. Open Original Shared Link The other one is about a 2 min walk from the Main Street Market. But I think the Main Street Market has the best gluten-free selection. Rapid City also has Sav On/Ralphs, Albertsons, Costco, Surper Target and Super Walmart. We usually drive from San Diego to Rapid City every year. In fact, we leave Thurs July 7th for our trip . Once we arrive in Rapid City, I head over to The Main Street Store, Costco, and SavOn for all our food and supplies for the week that we are there. We stay at the Lake Park Campground and Cottages in a 2 room cottage for $125 a night. It has a full kitchen in it. Is walking distance to the gorgeous Lake Park and about 20-30 mins drive to all the main attractions.

We don't eat out that much while in S.D. If we do, my daughter and I just get a couple plain hamburger patties and fruit. And ask that they clean the grill before they cook our meat. Or bring our own food in a cooler.

We do go see Mt. Rushmore every year. We eat a big breakfast, then head over there, and before we leave Mt. Rushmore, we have a HUGE icecream bowl.

You should definitely go and see Bear Country, drive through Custer State Park and see the roaming Buffalo, check out at least one of the many crystal caverns, walk around Keystone (you pass through it on your way from Rapid City to Mt. Rushmore), walk around the Crazy Horse Monument (def see Mt. Rushmore BEFORE you see Crazy Horse or you will be disappointed in Rushmore). If you have young kids take them to StoryBook Island Park, the Water park, and Reptile Gardens.

You can usually hit 2 or 3 of the attractions in 1 day since they usually take only about an hour or 2 to go through and usually several are within a 30 min drive of each other.

Another awesome thing to do if you like hiking is to hike up Harney Peak. I believe it's the highest point west of the Mississippi and you can see 3 states from the top of it. My kids are 6 and 4, so we are thinking about taking them up it this year...or as far as their little legs will go .

Anyhow, don't fear travelling to S. Dakota with Celiac Disease. Most of the bigger chain restaurants can accomodate you. Just make sure you have either a kitchenette or at least a microwave in your hotel room. That way you can buy stuff at one of the grocery stores and make it or heat it up and bring it along with you in a lunch bag or cooler.

I think last year we ate at an Applebee's and a Chili's restaurant. I believe there is also an Olive Garden and Romano's Italian restaurant there too. All of those places have either a gluten-free or allergy friendly menu on their website.

Have fun!

Sandra

Have you been to Spearfish Canyon? That's one of my favorite places.