Dairy Queen is an American chain of soft serve ice cream and fast-food restaurants owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc. The first DQ restaurant was located in Joliet, Illinois. It was operated by Sherb Noble and opened for business on June 22, 1940. It served a variety of frozen products, such as soft serve ice cream. The
company’s corporate offices are located in the Minneapolis suburb of Edina, Minnesota. So now you know a little bit about Dairy Queen, let get down to the question:Answer: Yes*
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*The base ice cream at Dairy Queen IS gluten-free. However, most Dairy Queen products are not gluten-free, such as the cones, toppings and treats. Dairy Queen have compiled a list of all items which do not contain sources of gluten ingredients: wheat, rye, oats, or barley.
You can find details here, on their allergen & nutrition page.
On the Dairy Queen website it states:
Gluten is in many DQ products and cross-contact may easily occur during product preparation. For those with gluten sensitivity, we recommend trying one of our manufactured novelties: Dilly Bars, Buster Bar Treats, Fudge Bars, Vanilla Orange Bars, or Starkiss® Bars, which can be found in clear, sealed plastic wrappers. These products are made without wheat, rye, oats, or barley in a facility that has limited cross contact risk. This does not include Dilly Bars or Buster Bar Treats in paper bags, which are made on the store premises and are subject to potential cross contact.
Nutritional information can be found here.
Ingredients
Dairy Queen Vanilla Soft Serve: Modified milk ingredients, sugar, glucose, mono and diglycerides, guar gum, polysorbate 80, carrageenan and artificial flavour.
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I mentioned I was celiac while in line and the staff knew to change the blizzard machine, grab fresh ingredients in the back and make mine! I haven’t had a blizzard since diagnosed so this was amazing! Took a bit longer as they were very careful to create a clean space with low risk contamination. The owner mentioned her daughter is celiac and understands the importance of cross contamination!
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How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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Ordered the vanilla soft serve ice cream and my portable gluten tester approved to less than 5ppm. Yummy!!
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How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
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How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— None
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
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How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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Typical DQ options. Just putting it on FMGF so folks know it’s here. They did change gloves and were careful about touching other surfaces as they got the soft serve. No one got sick.
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How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Not very
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Average
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I tried the Non-dairy Dilly Bar and it is Gluten Free, Dairy free and Plant based. The ice cream part was a little blah but the chocolate was good.
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How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Average
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
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Just a head’s up, there’s gluten in the ice cream cake. But you can get gluten free cakes upon request.
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How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Not very
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How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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This Dairy Queen is so great! They are always polite and helpful. They have yummy rotisserie style chicken bites and I always get a blizzard with it! If you tell them you have a peanut allergy they will clean the machine before they mix yours and take it seriously.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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I had the coke float without any issues. I checked online what items were listed gluten free but there is no menu that I saw but I didn’t ask. There are also individual wrapped ice creams that are GF. I avoided a blizzard just in case there was cc.
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How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Average
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Believe it or not there is gluten free at Dairy Queen! The packaged Dilly Bar ice creams are gluten free, they also have a dairy free version. We had great customer service at this location and they gave us an allergen guide. Make sure to only buy the Dilly bars that are prepackaged. Some locations make them on site and those might not be safely gluten free.
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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- Good for dairy-free
- Good for kids
- Good for takeout
- Good vegan options
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I have never had a problem with their blizzards using a gluten-free mix-in like Reece’s peanut butter cups. The staff at this location was definitely incompetent (didn’t know how to use the cash register and took more than 30 min to make 5 blizzards) and knew nothing about celiac or gluten, but they did change their gloves and cleaned the blender machine for me before using it on my dessert. Check the menu online for allergy info. For the poor service the manager did refund our money.
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How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Not very
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- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Other
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- Good for kids
- Good for takeout
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The GF/DF Dilly Bars are so good! Pre packaged so no cross contamination!
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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- Good for dairy-free
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This location has a blizzard machine that is dedicated for allergen orders that is sanitized thoroughly in between each use.
Their ice cream is gluten free and there are a handful of toppings that are gluten free.
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How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
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- Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
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- Good with other allergies
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You can order certain Blizzards and shakes and ask them to clean the mixer beforehand. I don't get sick!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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- Good for kids
- Good for takeout
- Offers outdoor seating
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The 2021 Menu is here.
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The Misties, and most ice creams and shakes are GF
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How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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- Good for takeout
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The staff checked the info for pecans and peanuts to make sure they were gluten free. Soft serve ice cream is gluten free and they have a dedicated fryer for fries.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Somewhat
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- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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Ordered a banana split and asked for a glove change prior to making it. Staff inquired about my needs and went above and beyond to clean and care for my safety.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Not very
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How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Average
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The staff ensured us that they would hand stir the ice cream, and use a fresh box of chocolate to stir in so there was little chance of cross contamination
Their ice cream is gluten free and a lot of the ice cream toppings. A good option for quick dessert.
The staff were very friendly and reassured us of their allergy protocols without us asking. I felt very comfortable with eating at this location and I don’t often feel that way eating any fast food.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
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- Good for takeout
- Good with other allergies
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You can have soft serve ice cream and sandwiches without buns. Very limited options.
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Celiac. Great for ice cream. The staff has always been very careful about cross contamination. The have a list of allergens that you can ask to see or get online!
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This dairy is very careful with their gluten free customers. The have a dedicated gf blender and change the gloves, etc. They also make gf custom ice cream cakes. unfortunately none if their "grill" seem to be an option.
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Ice cream is they're GF food. One star is required to post or they wouldn't get any. But I do like ice cream
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I enjoy a Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Lettuce. I just had to let the staff know I had Celiac Disease and could not eat gluten. They let me know what I could safely eat and I ordered knowing I could enjoy a good lunch.
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My daughter has Celiac and she has never had any issue with the food when we have eaten here. They not only change their gloves but they wash their hands before preparing her food. They also have a allergy blender for blizzards.
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This place charges a 50% surcharge for a cup instead of a cone. Not celiac friendly.
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Has good salads and dressings that are gluten free. The DQ soft serve is GF. Most dessert items are GF except for those with cookie dough, cookie pieces or brownies
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Celiac friendly for a few desserts only. You can have buster bars, fudge sundaes, plain ice cream. Dilly bars in the box are ok I think - if they’re made off site - That’s about it.
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Great Place! We love the food and the service.
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Very much enjoyed my chocolate covered cherries blizzard. They were able to quickly clean out the machine so that mine would be gluten free, and had an allergen binder available to verify ingredients
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This location did a great job with providing me gluten free - Instead of a blizzard, I got the toppings layered in with ice cream to avoid cross contamination. She even grabbed brand new toppings to avoid any risk of cross contamination. I felt safe here and they did an amazing job.
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They have gluten free options for ice cream.
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They have gluten free cones for ice cream. I think it is a 25 cent charge. They grab it from the back with paper around the cone for cross contamination. Nice to have a cone option
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if you tell them that you have an allergy to gluten they can use their computer to look up and tell you everything that is safe for you to have
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Ice cream and some of the treats are gluten free. They use a separate frier for their french fries. Burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches without bun are safe.
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You will have to look up the gluten free menu on the web, but it is on DQ's page.
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Gluten free ice cream treats. Friendly staff. Great environment.
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This Dairy Queen offers gluten free ice cream cones and gluten-free ice cream cakes if you order them in advance. The ice cream cakes have chocolate ice cream on the bottom gluten free cookies in the center and vanilla ice cream on top. They can write happy birthday and a name also on the cake.
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This location keeps a clean Blizzard machine at all times for anyone with allergies! The employee didn't even question me, just went straight to the clean one. I asked and he said they have many customers with allergies so have a separate one they always clean after use!
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We stopped here for a treat after a day at Cedar Point. My husband has celiac disease and loves the vanilla soft serve ice cream in a dish. This is what he ordered (not mentioning that he has celiac disease). They tried to give him the ice cream in a dish with a cone on top 😂! He said that he couldn't eat that and they quickly gave him one without the cone.
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Gluten Free Menu available online. Ice Cream makers will clean blizzard machine before they mix yours if you have allergy. GREAT
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Dairy Queen has a gluten free guide online. Food was fine, but it took them forever to make it. Had fries and grill burger without bun. Not sure if celiac friendly.
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I don't think anyone has ever ordered a burger without a bun here before because they looked at me weird. Dairy Queen has a GF list online. Not sure about cross contamination at this location.
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Awesome if they have celiac free
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It's great. Great great great. Outstanding
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This location is privately owned and not a part of the Brazier DQs and while it has many of the same things it's still a lot different. Before being diagnosed with CD I always thought it was the best DQ out there. Now it's hard to navigate the menu to figure out what is GF. I have asked about the Ice Cream and they read off the ingredients to me which were GF, yay! The Brazier allergen list shows Hot Fudge as being okay so I usually get a Hot Fudge sundae and I think the Denison burger is all beef so I get the double Denison with no bun and have no problems. I'm happy to be able to continue enjoying this summer treat with my family.
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good food and friendly service
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Great for deserts! If ordering blizzards they may be cross contaminated. Ask to have the machine cleaned first. I love peanut butter parfaits with chocolate ice cream.They have just remodeled recently too.Gwen makes the best ice cream treats ever!
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Although not a ton of gluten free options, this location has dedicated fryer for French fries. Not all DQ's have a dedicated fryer so this was a treat.