Special Diet? No Problem! Try These Gluten-Free Menu Items
Atomic Cowboy caters to everyone, from carnivores to vegans, salad enthusiasts to biscuit lovers, breakfast fans to pizza aficionados, and more. If you’ve embraced a gluten-free lifestyle, we’ve got you covered, too! Whether you're here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we provide various options that let you avoid gluten while enjoying deliciousness. Some of our gluten-free selections include the following:
Stone ground grits
Hash browns (we also offer a vegetarian option)
Breakfast meats (sausage, bacon, ham, and more)
Fresh berries and other fruit
Pizza (after 11 AM, we offer a gluten-free cauliflower crust as part of our pizza menu)
Udi’s gluten free bun can be substituted on our burgers and sandwiches
Salads (our salads, including house, Caesar, chicken-bacon ranch, Greek, and arugula, are either gluten-free or can be made gluten-free)
What to Know About Gluten
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley that serves as a binding agent, helping to provide grains with flexibility and structure. It is commonly used in carbohydrate-rich dishes and can be found in bread, pasta, cakes, pizza crust, cereals, traditional beer, and desserts.
Some individuals adopt gluten-free diets due to celiac disease. This genetic autoimmune disorder prompts the immune system to attack the small intestines upon gluten consumption, leading to fatigue, malnourishment, and digestive problems. Since gluten triggers this response, managing celiac disease necessitates strict adherence to a gluten-free lifestyle.
In the absence of celiac disease, some individuals have gluten sensitivity and experience similar symptoms, but without autoimmune markers (which indicate an autoimmune disorder) or intestinal damage. This condition is defined as non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and also necessitates a gluten-free diet.
Some individuals may avoid gluten due to wheat allergies, genetic predispositions, or medications. Others may choose to avoid it personally, believing that a gluten-free diet can help with weight loss, boost energy levels, and provide various health benefits. Certainly, some people simply feel better without gluten in their diet and choose to minimize or eliminate it for that reason.
No matter your reasons for avoiding gluten, you don’t have to skip us! With a diverse and varied menu, we’ve got your cravings covered! Leave the gluten behind and enjoy the delicious food.
Atomic Cowboy is a cultural blend of ideas and experiences, food and drink, late nights and early mornings, and the north and south. We offer both in-restaurant dining and delivery. Contact us today to learn more about our menu, events, and accolades.
