Celiac safety profile
Applebee's
Restaurant · American Restaurant · Bar And Grill · Diner
335 12th St SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp (as prepared for a gluten-free request in at least one positive recent dining experience)
- Fiesta Lime Chicken (ordered without tortilla strips)
- Grilled steak with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli
- Chicken breast with broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The establishment is not identified as a dedicated gluten-free facility. Shared cooking and prep spaces can lead to cross-contamination despite best efforts.
- The allergen information page advises asking kitchen staff to clean appliances and use fresh gloves when handling gluten-free orders and acknowledges that absolute elimination of gluten may not be possible.
- While several diners reported safe experiences, there are older mentions in the conversation landscape of cross-contamination concerns and mixed experiences with gluten-free offerings at this chain.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.