Celiac safety profile
Calhoun's
Barbecue Restaurant · American Restaurant
1004 Parkway #101, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free buns for burgers/sandwiches (GF buns are offered at times; items marked as GF on the menu)
- Burgers or sandwiches made with gluten-free buns
- Pulled pork, pork ribs, and other clearly GF-identified entrees
- Half chicken or lemon-pepper chicken with GF sides (broccoli, cinnamon apples) prepared with foil to reduce cross-contact
- Salmon or other GF-prepared entrees with GF sides (subject to kitchen prep)
- Sides such as baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, salads, and cinnamon apples when prepared GF
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The location is not a dedicated gluten-free facility; cross-contamination is a potential risk in the kitchen.
- Some items may be fried or prepared in shared fryers, which can introduce gluten cross-contact (fries, certain toppings, etc.).
- Bacon and certain sauces can contain gluten or be processed in facilities handling gluten; staff advice may include avoiding these components or altering preparations.
- Positive precautions frequently cited include foil-cooking, allergy guides, and managers visiting tables to review safety measures and confirm GF preparations.
- Busy times can challenge consistency; however, recent experiences emphasize systematic safety checks and clear communication.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.