Lil G's
The Saint Johns, MI location, now permanently closed, had a dedicated gluten-free fryer and a separate kitchen space, with trained staff and an owner who understood allergies.
Per-allergen evidence
The Saint Johns, MI location, now permanently closed, had a dedicated gluten-free fryer and a separate kitchen space, with trained staff and an owner who understood allergies. A separate Cook Islands takeout location has no dedicated fryer and no marked menu, and one review notes that only packaged chips are checked by ingredient label; that location relies on best-effort accommodation with high cross-contact risk. For the Cook Islands venue, protocols should be confirmed by phone.
[1] Aggregator Lil G, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree page for the St Johns, MI location: reported dedicated GF fryer, dedicated GF kitchen space, trained staff, owner with allergies; venue listed as permanently closed. Disclaimer says not a dedicated GF facility.fetched Jun 1, 2026[2] Aggregator Lil G, FindMeGlutenFree
A FindMeGlutenFree page for the Cook Islands takeout contains one review that states the restaurant has no dedicated fryer and no gluten-free menu. The same review notes that the nachos use Doritos chips, which are gluten-free by ingredient.fetched Jun 1, 2026[3] Verified blog Lil G's Italian Restaurant - Menu - Saint Johns, yelp.com
The Yelp menu for the St Johns location lists a 'Gluten Free Pizza' item and notes that the Cheese Calzone 'Cannot be made gluten free'.fetched Jun 1, 2026[4] Aggregator Gluten-Free in Cook Islands | Find Me Gluten Free, FindMeGlutenFree
Cook Islands listing on FindMeGlutenFree: 'No GF Menu', one review checks Doritos chips by ingredient.fetched Jun 1, 2026[5] Aggregator Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Avarua, Cook Islands - 2026, FindMeGlutenFree
The Avarua list on FindMeGlutenFree includes the claim 'No GF Menu' and one review that checks nacho chips by ingredient.fetched Jun 1, 2026[6] Aggregator Gluten-Free Takeout in Arorangi, Cook Islands, FindMeGlutenFree
The Arorangi takeout list on FindMeGlutenFree includes the phrase 'No GF Menu' and a single review that checks packaged chips.fetched Jun 1, 2026[7] Aggregator Gluten-Free Lunch Places in Avarua, Cook Islands, FindMeGlutenFree
Avarua lunch list on FindMeGlutenFree notes no GF menu, with a single review that checks packaged chips.fetched Jun 1, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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