FAQ
Is GFMapper free to use?
Yes, and it always will be for diners. We don't believe in paywalls. Every feature (mapping, filters, favorites, diner reports, reviews, photos) is free. We believe that finding places to eat with confidence is something that everybody should be able to do regardless of cost, and we don't want to take advantage of a community that already struggles with ridiculously high food prices. GFMapper is funded by optional tools for restaurants and by donations. Restaurants can't pay to change their classification, diner reports or reviews. If we ever offer sponsored spots, they will be open only to dedicated gluten-free restaurants and always clearly labeled as sponsored.
How is GFMapper different from the other gluten-free apps out there?
People with celiac and NCGS come first on GFMapper. We make a deliberate choice to differ between GF oats/no oats and GF wheat starch/no wheat starch because we know there are people who either react to those or who don't feel comfortable with those. Self-reported reactions are another very useful datapoint when you're deciding whether to eat somewhere.
How do diner reports work?
Diners answer specific questions about what they asked the staff and what they saw — dedicated fryers, separate prep surfaces, how the kitchen handled their order. Each answer becomes a dated report attributed to a real visit, alongside any reaction reports. GFMapper never computes a verdict from them: we show you the record and you decide.
How does GFMapper use AI?
AI never decides anything about a restaurant's safety on GFMapper, and never will. We use it the way any team uses software, to help with the routine work, while safety assessments come from user reviews, community feedback, and our editors.
How are restaurants classified?
Restaurants are classified based on their gluten-free practices: Dedicated GF or non-dedicated. Dedicated GF restaurants may also indicate whether they use GF oats or GF wheat starch.
How do I report incorrect information?
If you notice incorrect information about a restaurant, please submit a review with the correct details.