Celiac safety profile
Americana
American Restaurant · Steak House
1312 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free penne pasta dish (for example, a Boursin Shrimp GF Penne Pasta)
- Chicken Tenders (GF)
- Chicken Fingers/Nuggets (GF)
- Desserts and other dishes explicitly labeled as gluten-free or gluten-friendly on the menu
- Gluten-free bread/buns
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Not a dedicated gluten-free facility, which means cross-contamination risk exists unless properly managed by staff and kitchen protocols.
- Some diners report that staff are knowledgeable and communicate clearly about GF requests, which helps mitigate risk.
- There was at least one recent incident described where a stray noodle was found; the restaurant apologized and remade the dish, illustrating responsiveness but also highlighting the possibility of cross-contact in a busy kitchen.
- A closing announcement in 2025 signals a change in operations that could affect safety practices over time, so current safety should be re-verified if you’re planning to visit after any seasonal or ownership shifts.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.