Hickory River Smokehouse

⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination

• The establishment is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is a real consideration.
• While recent diners report helpful precautions (glove changes, allergy sheets, counter-side allergen lists, and inaccessible cutting boards for gluten-containing items in some cases), other guests report gaps in staff knowledge and handling, including a claim of gluten-containing fries.
• Some menu items may come with gluten-containing sides or bread; for takeout, cornbread has been noted as something to potentially omit.
• The presence of an allergy/chart and staff education in several recent experiences is encouraging, but inconsistencies in practice mean strict celiac safety cannot be guaranteed.