Cajun-spiced chicken & shrimp on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes.
View Details →Applebee's Gluten Sensitive Menu 2026
Menu items that can be prepared with reduced gluten at participating locations
Not a Certified Gluten Free Kitchen
Applebee's is not a certified gluten free restaurant. Wheat and gluten-containing ingredients are prepared throughout the kitchen daily using shared surfaces, fryers, and utensils. Guests with celiac disease face a significant risk of cross-contamination at Applebee's. This page lists items that can be modified to reduce gluten but none can be guaranteed gluten free.
Applebee's offers gluten sensitive menu options at most locations for guests who need to avoid or reduce gluten in their diet. These items are prepared to minimize gluten contact but Applebee's kitchens are not gluten free environments. Cross-contamination is possible and guests with celiac disease should consult with management before ordering. The list below covers entrees and sides that are naturally lower in gluten when ordered with simple modifications, such as substituting steamed vegetables for fries (which share a fryer with breaded items) and asking for sauces or dressings on the side (prices may vary by location).
Gluten Sensitive Menu Items
Items naturally lower in gluten that can be prepared with modifications at participating locations (prices may vary by location).
Simple, lean, and flavorful — a lighter pick under 600 cal.
View Details →Cajun-seasoned salmon fillet with steamed broccoli and rice.
View Details →Mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, strawberries, and almonds.
View Details →Important Disclaimer
Applebee's is not a gluten free restaurant. The kitchen prepares items containing wheat and gluten throughout the day and uses shared cooking surfaces, fryers, and utensils. Cross-contamination with gluten is possible for any menu item. Guests with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity should discuss their needs directly with the restaurant manager before ordering.
Gluten Sensitive FAQ
Are Applebee's gluten sensitive items safe for celiac disease?
Applebee's kitchens are not gluten free environments. Gluten sensitive items are prepared to minimize gluten contact but cross-contamination is possible. Guests with celiac disease should discuss their needs directly with the restaurant manager before ordering.
Can I get gluten free fries at Applebee's?
Applebee's fries are cooked in shared fryers that also handle breaded items containing wheat. For this reason, fries are not considered gluten sensitive at most Applebee's locations. Steamed broccoli or seasonal vegetables are better side options for those avoiding gluten.