Celiac safety profile
Mission BBQ
Barbecue Restaurant · Restaurant
2217 E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Fries (gluten-free; cooked in a dedicated fryer)
- Meats commonly highlighted as GF (e.g., brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, turkey)
- GF sauces (most; Texas Twang noted as not GF in some cases; verify with staff)
- Salads and some greens/sides are often listed among GF options, per GF-order guidance
- Important: Cornbread is not GF and should be omitted on GF plates
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Cross-contamination risk is present in any large kitchen, especially if orders are busy or miscommunicated. Some reviews mention miscommunication or staff not fully receiving the GF instruction, underscoring the need to clearly state “gluten-free order” and to confirm with staff.
- The cornbread and certain sauces are repeatedly identified as not GF, so it’s essential to consult the GF menu and ask staff which sauces are safe.
- While many diners report safe experiences, there are occasional reports of adverse reactions, which reflect the reality that no system is 100% risk-free in a high-volume setting. The overall tone in recent experiences remains positive when proper precautions are followed.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.