My parents and I were getting furniture from Costco and they wanted to go Beer Barrel. I’ve never been before and I was willing to try this new restaurant. I had no idea what to expect, my parents have gone so many times that I was just honestly going along with the ride. 

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Rationale: I really enjoyed their wings. They were hot and juicy! The meat was so tender and was my favorite part of the meal. The fries were good too! They were steak fries and I thought they were good. They call them barrel fries and I would get them again as well.

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Rationale: Our server was amazing! I asked what was dairy-free since I had never been before. She asked the manager and wrote down what the manager told her and relayed it back to me. I was really impressed. Every question we had she answered. I didn’t have an allergic reaction so that’s a plus. 

The only thing I would improve on is they don’t have an allergen menu to rely on. She had to go to the back and it took a little longer to get our food because of it. I’ll be honest, allergen menus are the saving grace to that. Having an allergen menu in the restaurant or on their website would help the restaurant and them.

If you own Beer Barrel or another restaurant and are seeing this, I would love to write an allergen menu for you. You can email me at ben@bensallergyandrestaurantreviews.com or DM me at Instagram, I’m always active on IG and I will respond quickly. I want to help restaurants save time and help ensure that people with allergies are accommodated easier. That’s the purpose of my channel.

Other than not having an allergen menu anywhere, I really enjoyed their food and I would recommend eating at Beer Barrel. Clearly communicate your allergens and you shall be fine.

Guelaguetza is a food truck that goes around places in the central Ohio area. Go to the Street Food Finder App and you will find this food truck along with many others. I went to Uptown Friday Night in Marysville, Ohio to find this food truck. It was worth it!!

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Rationale: I really enjoyed my steak and lettuce tacos. It was a unique taco. Because it was a double tortilla shell, but it was crunchy. I really enjoyed the mango ice cream. That was nice because it was hot outside today. 

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Rationale: I really appreciate them putting a sign about the mango ice cream being dairy-free because I never would’ve guessed that it would’ve been dairy-free so I do appreciate that. I will say that there is no allergen menu that is accessible. If you own or work for this food truck  I would love to write an allergen menu for you. If you own food truck or a place that serves food, & you would like an allergen menu, I would love to write one for you. My email is ben@bensallergyandrestaurantreviews.com or you can DM me through Instagram.

Overall, I love food trucks and have really good food and I don’t remember having an allergic reaction. I have always been a fan of eating at food trucks. I recommend eating here if you get a chance.

I went Kayaking with my friends and one of my friends told me about this amazing place in Hilliard. It was only a 10-15 minute drive from where we kayaked and I was really impressed.

I’m from Marysville, OH and Hilliard, OH is about 20-30 minutes away and we were in the Old Hilliard section, though it felt like it was brand new. It was in a place that had several different options. It was kind of like a food court, and it had plenty of seating. 

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Rationale: I really enjoyed my burger. I got it with bacon and lettuce. What about the fries! They gave you large portions of fries. I really enjoyed them a lot. I definitely would love to come back here in the future. I recommend their food to you.

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Rationale: I went up to the counter and asked what was dairy-free. Immediately, the person taking my order went to the kitchen and asked the cooks. That’s a sign of a great restaurant! The only thing missing is an allergen menu on their website. If you own Hot Mess or any restaurant owner who is watching this, I would love to write an allergen menu for you. My email is ben@bensallergyandrestaurantreviews.com & I can be contacted through my Instagram as well. Search Ben’s Allergy & Restaurant Reviews in the search bar and you should find my account. I would love to talk to you and write an allergen menu for you to use on your website or at the restaurant. 

Overall, I really enjoyed eating here. I recommend it to anyone. If you do have food allergies, please ask the person taking your order because they will make sure your food is safe.

Skyline Chili Allergen Menu: https://www.skylinechili.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21062-SLC-Allergen-Info-2019.pdf

I have always eaten at Skyline Chili since I was a kid. I have always enjoyed Skyline Chili because they have extremely quick service and really good food.  It is based out of Cincinnati, Ohio and we have lots of restaurants in Central Ohio. I have also eaten their Skyline Chili spaghetti frozen meals at my local Walmart. It is really good! 

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Rationale: From the hot dogs, chili, fries, spaghetti, and the oyster crackers everything from Skyline is really good. It helps that they give you skyline oysters as a free appetizer. I normally get hot dogs, chili in a bowl (because I have been told that the buns contain dairy). 

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Rationale: I feel like the allergen menu has a great idea. I like that they tell you what you can eat. I did have an allergic reaction to their oyster crackers. I know, right? They used to put dairy in their crackers. Luckily that is taken care of. So I’m giving this restaurant a good review and I highly recommend eating at Skyline Chili.

I haven’t had Benny’s Pizza in years. I just recently went with my friends from Church and I was generally impressed. The last time I had it, I had an allergic reaction to ribs and fries. I know, right! Ribs and Fries? This happened when I was a kid and don’t necessarily remember all the details.

Food Rating 5 out of 5 Stars

Rationale: The wings were excellent. I got the bone in wings and the boneless wings. Both were really good and I genuinely enjoyed eating both of them.

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Rationale: If it were last week I would’ve not given this restaurant high remarks, but things have luckily changed for me. Everyone was so friendly and answered all my questions. I called ahead and confirmed with my waiter to make sure everything was dairy-free. The only thing I would change is getting an allergy menu on their website. If your associated with Benny’s let me know and I can write one for you. DM me on Instagram or email me at ben@bensallergyandrestaurantreviews.com or comment down below on YouTube or wherever Podcast app you are listening to. I would love to help you improve even more. 

Overall, I recommend eating here. Make sure you communicate with your waiter/waitress and tell them about your allergy.

LaRosa’s Allergen Menu: https://www.larosas.com/pdf/IngredientListing.pdf?v=2023.07.20

I’ll be honest, I had no idea on what to expect from LaRosa’s. It has been in the Dublin, Ohio area for years. I have wanted to go for years and it is 15 minutes away from my house, and I was in the area getting a haircut/beard trim, so I decided to go and try it.

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Rationale: I got myself a pan pepperoni pizza. Guess, what there was Vegan (Dairy-free) Cheese as well. As a person with a dairy allergy this is awesome news. The smell of the food was so good and it tasted good as well. This is one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. It felt like I actually ate pizza like a person who wasn’t allergic to dairy, which is why this meal was special.

Allergy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Rationale: The guy taking my order was super cautious of my allergy. He knew what cross-contimation was. He made sure the utensils didn’t touch dairy. I’m 100 percent sure this restaurant would do the same for you. This Restaurant had Vegan Cheese. I legitimately felt like I was eating pizza at pizza place. It was one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. 

Overall, this is a must try pizza restaurant if you have this in your area. There are plenty of options for people with allergies. If you don’t have allergies this is still a must-try pizza place. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth. 

What makes Uncle Beth’s such a Hidden Gem? It is because they have wonderful service and they have really good food. It’s always homemade and you certainly won’t be disappointed eating here. It is open Thursday-Saturday from 11:30AM -7:30PM (you need to plan accordingly). It is always packed and everyone there seems happy to eat there. The place is in North Lewisburg, Ohio (a very small town) and it is a 15-25 minute drive from my house to the BBQ Joint. 

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Rationale: Brisket, BBQ Pork, Pork Potato, Nachos, spiced apples, & green beans are very good. If I’m lucky I ask the owner if the cakes are dairy-free and if it is dairy-free I get a slice of cake. I have never eaten a bad meal here. 

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Rationale: They don’t have an allergen menu, but I would be more than happy to write one for this place. You can ask the owner and she is very knowledgable about all the dishes she makes. The menu with the cakes changes, plus they’re always adding to their menu so asking her and the staff would be very important. 

Overall, I believe this is a wonderful place to eat and if you’re ever in this area this has to be your first stop. When my family is around there it definitely is for them. 

I came to Six Hundred Downtown Pizza for the first time with my Church group after we went tubing at Mad River Mountain. Six Hundred Downtown Pizza is a pizza place in Bellefontaine, Ohio. It doesn’t have an allergen menu but you can call the restaurant and ask the waiter/waitress & they’ll help you out.

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Rationale: I got the Italian crust with sausage, chicken, bacon, mushrooms & green peppers. The pizza was hot & fresh & it is one of the best Pizzas I’ve ever eaten.

Allergy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Rationale: They were very helpful & didn’t have an allergic reaction. The menu was confusing as well. I called them the night before I came and ate here and said the Italian crust is dairy-free, but the menu said it was made out of mozzarella. I was extremely confused & clarified my confusion to them & they did an excellent job of understanding my question.

I definitely would eat here again & if you have food allergies I would recommend you going to Six Hundred Downtown Pizza in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

I went to the Pizza Factory in Dayton, Ohio. I was celebrating my friend’s birthday and I went to the Air Force Museum that is in Dayton. He wanted to go to the Pizza Factory in downtown Dayton. 

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Rationale: This was fresh fresh pizza. I got the all meats pizza. It had pepperoni, ham, ground beef, sausage, and bacon. The crust was incredible. It made my day. This is one of the best pizza I’ve ever had. I ate the whole thing. All my friends loved it too, so it was really good and I highly recommend it if you want a good pizza place.

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Rationale: I went and ordered it and the guy put my dairy allergy in the computer and let the kitchen staff know. The only thing I would say is that they don’t allergen menu. I help small businesses write allergen menus. If you own Pizza Factory you can email me at ben@bensallergyandrestaurantreviews.com. You can also DM me on Instagram as well. Just search Ben’s Allergy and Restaurant Reviews. My IG handle is bensallergyrestaurantreviews. I do like your restaurant and has really good pizza. It’s easy to communicate your allergies to them and I called ahead to make sure I can eat here with my allergies. I highly recommend you try Pizza Factory in Downtown Dayton.

February 2024

Welcome to Ben Alexander’s Eats of the Month. I’m going to share my favorite dishes I ate this month! I will explain why I chose them and how they can be allergy-friendly for you!

Food #1: Der Dutchman Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Rationale: These cookies are so good. I would say this has to be a top-10 cookie of all time. Der Dutchman is an Amish Kitchen in Ohio and has a location in Florida as well. I have one close to Marysville, Ohio located in nearby Plain City, Ohio. If you have a chance to eat at this restaurant I would definitely give this restaurant a chance. 

Food #2: Farm Rich Mozzerella Sticks

Rationale: Farm Rich Plant-Based Mozzerella Sticks are really good. I found these at my local Walmart. I have never had a mozzarella stick in my life until I filmed it for you. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel on my Shorts page, Instagram, & Tik Tok. I’ll tell you what I loved it and I ate the whole box. 

Food #3: Bowlero Bowling Alley Food

Rationale: I had these on the same day as my Mozzerella sticks. The hummus, salsa, pita bread, and chips were good. I had no meat that day, & I don’t remember the last time I didn’t have meat to eat. It did make me appreciate the fact meat is so important to me, and sometimes you need to take a break to realize how awesome meat is. 

Food #4: Skyline Chili: Chili Dogs, Fries, & Crackers

Rationale: I have always had Skyline Chili since I was a kid. I really enjoy the food. Skyline did change their cracker recipe to have dairy in it before & I would always check on their website or read the skyline crackers ingredients on the packages before you eat them. This goes with any of the food, but I’ll put a link in the description so you can read find out whether it is safe for you. If you’re not sure ask the cooks or servers before you order. 

Food #5: Dominos Wings

Rationale: I love Dominos and their wings are really good. The Bone-in wings are always juicy and fresh. I don’t order any sauce & the Boneless wings are really good too without sauce. Both the Boneless & Bone-in are dairy-free. According to Domino’s Allergen Menu their Boneless Wings have Wheat in them and their bone-in wings have no allergens listed. Always check and make sure they don’t have your allergens. Go and Google search Domino’s allergen menu & go to the one on their official website. I will also put the link in the description for Domino’s allergen menu as well. Also, if you’re not sure go ahead and ask the cooks or cashiers to make sure your food is allergy-friendly.