Applebees Gluten Free Menu Guide 2023

In this menu guide, I’ll highlight all the gluten-free options at Applebees.

I will also address any common questions asked when ordering gluten free off the Applebee’s menu. 

In addition I’ll include copycat gluten-free recipes you can make at home.

Applebee’s is a full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal causal dining setting. Owned by parent company, Dine Brands.

Applebee’s is one of the largest chain restaurants and has thousands of locations across the United States. Dine Brands also owns IHOP another major American restaurant chain.

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Applebee’s Gluten-Free Menu

These are all the gluten free options I could find at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar. Note each menu item listed below does not contain gluten or wheat, based on the allergen tool found on Applebee’s website.

These items still have the potential for cross contamination and other traces of gluten, so if you have celiac disease or a strong gluten sensitivity please keep that in mind.

Beverages

Fountain Drinks

• Barq’s Root Beer
• Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea
• Bubly Sparkling Water Lime
• Bubly Sparkling Water Orange
• Caffeine Free Coca Cola
• Caffeine Free Diet Coke
• Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi
• Cherry Coke
• Coca Cola
• Coke Zero
• Diet Coke
• Diet Mountain Dew
• Diet Pepsi
• Diet Sierra Mist
• Dr. Pepper
• Fruit Punch
• Fruit Punch Hi-C
• FUZE Raspberry Iced Tea
• Ginger Ale
• IBC Diet Root Beer
• IBC Root Beer
• Lipton Green Tea with Citrus
• Lipton Half & Half
• Lipton Peach Iced Tea
• Lipton Unsweetened Iced Tea
• Mellow Yellow
• Minute Maid Lemonade
• Minute Maid Lemonade Light
• Mountain Dew
• Mug Root Beer
• Orange Fanta
• Orange Twister, Pepsi
• Pibb Extra, Sierra Mist
• Sobe Life Water Yumberry Pomegranate
• Sprite, Strawberry Fanta
• Sugar Free Lemonade
• Sun Orchard Lemonade
• Tropicana Lemonade
• Tropicana Light Lemonade
• Tropicana Pink Lemonade
• Wild Cherry Pepsi

Flavored Lemonades

• Blackberry Lemonade
• Dragon Fruit Lemonade
• Kiwi Lemonade
• Mango Lemonade
• Pomegranate Lemonade
• Raspberry Lemonade
• Strawberry Lemonade

Fruit Smoothies

• Mango Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Wildberry Smoothie

Iced Tea and Flavored Iced Teas and Waters

• Brewed Iced Tea
• Sweet Tea
• Blackberry Iced Tea
• Kiwi Iced Tea
• Mango Iced Tea
• Peach Iced Tea
• Pomegranate Iced Tea
• Raspberry Iced Tea
• Strawberry Iced Tea
• Bottled Water
• Perrier Sparkling Water

Energy Drinks

• Red Bull
• Red Bull Blue Edition
• Red Bull Coconut
• Red Bull Green Edition
• Red Bull Orange Edition
• Red Bull Red Edition
• Red Bull Red Edition
• Red Bull Sugar Free
• Red Bull Yellow Edition

Coffee and Hot Tea

• Brewed Hot Tea
• Fresh Brewed Coffee
• Fresh Brewed Decaf Coffee

Kids Drinks

These are all of the kids beverages at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Kids 1% Chocolate Milk
• Kids 1% Milk
• Kids Apple Juice
• Kids Grape Juice
• Kids Orange Tangerine Juice

Kids Shakes

These are all of the kids shakes at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Kids Shake – Chocolate
• Kids Shake – Vanilla

Kids Fruit Smoothies

These are all of the kids fruit smoothies at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Kids Fruit Smoothie – Mango
• Kids Fruit Smoothie – Strawberry Banana
• Kids Fruit Smoothie – Wildberry

Appetizers

These are all of the appetizers at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Classic Dip Trio
• Double Crunch Bone-In Wings
• Classic Hot Buffalo Sauce
• Honey BBQ Sauce
• Ranch
• Bleu Cheese
• White Queso Dip and Chips

Salads and Side Salads

Unfortunately none of the side salads are gluten free at Applebee’s, and just one salad is available with no gluten/wheat ingredients:

• Tuscan Garden Chicken Salad

Salad Dressings

• Bleu Cheese
• Caesar
• Dijon Honey Mustard
• Fat Free Italian
• Honey Balsamic
• Honey French
• Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette
• Mexi-Ranch
• Oriental
• Ranch
• Thousand Island

On a gluten-free diet and looking to make your own salad dressings? Click here!

Soups

These are all of the soups at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Tuscan Bean Soup with Chicken & Sausage

Bowls

These are all of the bowls at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Southwest Chicken Bowl
• Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl

Burger and Burger Substitutions

These are all of the burger and burger substitute options at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Burger Patty
• Chicken Breast Patty
• Chicken Breast Patty (Chicken Quesadilla Burger)
• Lettuce Cup
• Bacon

Chicken

These are all of the chicken dishes at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
• Fiesta Lime Chicken
• Grilled Chicken Breast

Seafood

These are all of the seafood dishes at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Blackened Cajun Salmon
• Grilled Salmon

Steaks and Ribs

These are all of the steak and ribs meals at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• 6 oz. | 8 oz. Top Sirloin Steak
• 12 oz. Ribeye
• Bourbon Street Steak
• Famous Slow-Cooked Riblets Plate
• Famous Slow-Cooked Riblets Platter
• Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
• Honey BBQ Sauce
• Texas Style BBQ Sauce

Sides and Extras

These are all of the sides and extras options at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Baked Potato
• Classic Fries
• Fire-Grilled Veggies
• Fries Basket
• Garlicky Green Beans
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Homestyle Cheesy Broccoli
• Loaded Baked Potato
• Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Signature Cole Slaw
• Steamed Broccoli

Kids Sides

These are all of the kids sides options at Applebee’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

• Applesauce
• Broccoli
• Side of Fries
• Kids Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes
• Sliced Strawberries with Vanilla Yogurt

Common questions asked when ordering gluten free at Applebee’s!

Why is Applebee’s spinach and artichoke dip not gluten-free?

The spinach and artichoke dip contains flour, which is a common ingredient with gluten. Additionally, the tortilla chips that are served with the dip are also made with flour, which contains gluten.

For these reasons, Applebee’s spinach and artichoke dip is not considered a gluten-free food.

What are Applebee’s fries cooked in?

Applebees French fries are cooked in soybean oil.

Taken directly from the Applebee’s website it states that, ” we use highly refined soybean oil in our fryers, which the FDA exempts from being labeled an allergen. Due to the complexity of our ingredients, other allergenic foods may be present in a menu item, but not declared on this section or menu.”

Are Applebees wings breaded?

Yes. Twice battered and fried, these crisp outside, tender inside wings are tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch dressing with real buttermilk.

Are Applebees ribs gluten free?

Yes, Applebee’s does offer two types of ribs, and the baby back type are also gluten-free.

Both sauces are GF too, so you can glaze it however you want.

Copycat Applebees gluten free recipes!

Gluten Free Maple Butter Blondies | Applebee’s Copycat Recipe

Check out this Applebee’s copycat recipe for gluten free maple butter blondies, and you may never want a different dessert again.

These gf blondies are irresistible.

Wild Rice Quinoa Chicken with Citrus Vinaigrette

Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

These Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos are the perfect copycat, filled with honey-garlic chicken and slaw in a wonton shell.

Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

Fan of your favorite restaurant recipes but want to make them at home? This Copycat Applebee’s Honey Pepper Mac and Cheese is the perfect copycat recipe.

Filled with mac and cheese, chicken and bacon it is completely addicting!

Applebee’s Copycat Cedar Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze

Keto Copycat Applebee’s Queso Blanco Dip

Insanely delicious keto copycat Applebee’s queso blanco dip recipe.

Gluten Free Crispy Chicken Tenders

Low Carb Boneless Buffalo Boneless Wings

The Best Loaded Nachos (gf/df)

These are the best loaded nachos you’ll ever eat, and they just so happen to be gluten free!

Made with corn tortilla chips and topped with beef, pico de gallo and avocado, they’re filled with flavor and an easy snack recipe to whip up for friends.

Asian Chicken Salad (Applebee’s Copycat)

Now you can make the ever-popular Applebee’s Asian Chicken Salad recipe at home with this copycat recipe.

Save money, but with the same delicious results!

Summary of Gluten Free Menu Options at Applebee’s

Pro tips and a quick summary of everything gluten free at Applebee’s.

1. Tell them you have an allergy or Celiac Disease so they take precautions with your meal.
2. Applebee’s has lots of ribs, chicken, and bone-in wings options that are free from gluten ingredients
3. Fresh Sweet Tea, Flavored Iced Teas, and Flavored Lemonades are gluten free!
4. Fries, mashed potatoes, veggies, and other sides are gluten free.