Celiac safety profile
Culver's
American Restaurant · Dessert Restaurant · Fast Food Restaurant · Hamburger Restaurant
9113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- ButterBurger variants on Rotella’s gluten-free bun (bun must come from a sealed package; ensure clean utensils and surfaces)
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Rotella’s gluten-free bun
- Sides: Steamed Broccoli, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Side of Pickles (gluten-free by recipe; watch for cross-contamination in prep)
- Salads (with croutons omitted): Strawberry Fields Salad, Chicken Cashew Salad, Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad, Garden Fresco Salad
- Fresh Frozen Custard options (gluten-free by recipe when malt-free and without cookie mix-ins): Concrete Mixer (Vanilla, Chocolate), Root Beer Shake, Chocolate Shake, Strawberry Shake, Vanilla Shake, Raspberry Shake, Peanut Butter Shake, Salted Caramel Shake, Mint Shake, Hot Fudge Shake, Turtle Sundae (Vanilla/Chocolate), Caramel Cashew Sundae (Vanilla/Chocolate), Handpacked Pint
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination risk exists in theory due to shared equipment and prep spaces.
- Fryers: reports are mixed about whether a dedicated gluten-free fryer is used at this location. Some diners say yes, others say fries are not safe due to shared oil. Always ask and verify on the day of your visit.
- Packaging and handling: several accounts describe gluten-free buns arriving in sealed packaging and orders being marked for allergy, which can reduce risk if followed carefully.
- Staff consistency: experiences vary with staff knowledge and adherence to gluten-free protocols; some diners report excellent staff diligence, while others note gaps in training or process during busy times.
- Recency matters: newer experiences show both positive and negative outcomes, underscoring that safety can be highly location- and staff-dependent.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.