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Bourbon St. Chicken & Shrimp
$18.99600 calCajun-spiced chicken & shrimp on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes.
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Applebees Gluten Sensitive Menu 2026
Menu items that can be prepared with reduced gluten at participating locations
9 ItemsRegular menu pricesUpdated April 2026
Not a Certified Gluten Free Kitchen
Applebee's is not a certified gluten free restaurant. Wheat and gluten-containing ingredients are prepared throughout the kitchen daily using shared surfaces, fryers, and utensils. Guests with celiac disease face a significant risk of cross-contamination at Applebee's. This page lists items that can be modified to reduce gluten but none can be guaranteed gluten free.
Applebee's offers gluten sensitive menu options at most locations for guests who need to avoid or reduce gluten in their diet. These items are prepared to minimize gluten contact but Applebee's kitchens are not gluten free environments. Cross-contamination is possible and guests with celiac disease should consult with management before ordering. The list below covers entrees and sides that are naturally lower in gluten when ordered with simple modifications, such as substituting steamed vegetables for fries (which share a fryer with breaded items) and asking for sauces or dressings on the side (prices may vary by location).
Gluten Sensitive Menu Items
Items naturally lower in gluten that can be prepared with modifications at participating locations (prices may vary by location).
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Grilled Chicken Breast
$13.99560 calSimple, lean, and flavorful — a lighter pick under 600 cal.
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Blackened Cajun Salmon
$19.49540 calCajun-seasoned salmon fillet with steamed broccoli and rice.
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Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
$14.99850 calMixed greens topped with grilled chicken, strawberries, and almonds.
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Important Disclaimer
Applebee's is not a gluten free restaurant. The kitchen prepares items containing wheat and gluten throughout the day and uses shared cooking surfaces, fryers, and utensils. Cross-contamination with gluten is possible for any menu item. Guests with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity should discuss their needs directly with the restaurant manager before ordering.
Ordering Gluten Sensitive at Applebee's
Navigating gluten at Applebee's requires extra caution beyond simply choosing items that do not contain wheat flour. Shared fryers used for breaded items like Boneless Wings and Fish and Chips can cross-contaminate items cooked in the same oil. The safest approach is to choose grilled proteins cooked on a dedicated grill surface rather than fried items, and to request steamed vegetables as sides instead of fries which share fryer oil with breaded items (prices may vary by location).
The Blackened Cajun Salmon at $21.99 and the Grilled Chicken Breast at $15.99 are the two safest protein choices for gluten-sensitive guests as both use dry spice rubs rather than battered coatings or soy-based marinades. Paired with steamed broccoli or seasonal vegetables and a side salad with dressing on the side, these items can be ordered with reasonable confidence at most locations when the kitchen is informed of your dietary needs. Always speak directly with the manager before ordering if you have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity (prices may vary by location).
Gluten Sensitive FAQ
Are Applebees gluten sensitive items safe for celiac disease?
Applebees kitchens are not gluten free environments. Gluten sensitive items are prepared to minimize gluten contact but cross-contamination is possible. Guests with celiac disease should discuss their needs directly with the restaurant manager before ordering.
Can I get gluten free fries at Applebees?
Applebees fries are cooked in shared fryers that also handle breaded items containing wheat. For this reason, fries are not considered gluten sensitive at most Applebees locations. Steamed broccoli or seasonal vegetables are better side options for those avoiding gluten.