Apola Gyro Grill

Fabulous little spot! Like a Greek Chipotle. GF meet and most sauces (not garlic one). Even GF pita bread! They changed their gloves and took precautions. Delish. Wish there was one in my town!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

I was originally expecting a small sit down restaurant with someone to serve us, so I was surprised to see a “Chipotle” style order line. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and handled my plate with extra care (changed gloves, wiped down counter, pulled unused ingredients from the back). The flavors really good and my husband really enjoyed it, even though my husband isn’t a big fan of Greek food.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

These employees are fully trained and it is amazing! They wiped down the counter, changed gloves, and got new ingredients from the back without being asked. Have GF pita already wrapped in foil so they can warm it without contaminating. Food was really good and fresh. They went out of their way to accommodate even though we went during a busy time (not my favorite thing to do). Great spot!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

they were very cautious, got new ingredients from the back without me asking, and wiped down the whole surface. food was amazing though it did leave me a little nauseous (i have ibs so this is normal).

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This place was amazing! Food was fantastic, they asked if it was a gluten allergy and changed gloves. Almost everything on the menu was gluten free and the pita was great and a rare find. I will definitely be coming back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Geat clearly marked menu. They offered glove changes and to bring out new bins of toppings to avoid cross contamination.Pita was great and fresh. Super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Bet Greek food I've had since going GF!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

One of my go to gf lunch spots. Just inform the staff of your allergy and they’ll go into the back to get fresh ingredients that haven’t been sullied by wheat particles. I even order via delivery apps but call to tell them I have a gluten allergy. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating, finally nice to enjoy fast gf food

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We went with a group. The first two servers did not understand when I said celiac. After I explained the third said some food is gf. A sign said they no longer made gyros “cones” in a gf safe way. Overall very disappointed. Did not trust them enough for dinner. Also tongs used for gyros meat routinely touch the pita bread and then go back into the meat. So sorry to say beware.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

The chicken was a little dry and so was the gluten free pita bread BUT they are very kind and pay attention to detail for celiacs. Everything else was delicious!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Just as everyone stated, they're amazing!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Fast casual. All meats gf!!

GF rice crispy was pre wrapped but so fresh (more delicious than anticipated!!!!!)

Veggies deliciously seasoned.

Will return.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Really great spot, wish we had this in LA! They changed gloves, warmed my gf pita wrapped in foil, and used clean utensils to get my toppings. The falafel and fries are safe since they are the only things that go in the fryer. Almost all of the sauces are gf. Everthing was well marked. It was a lot of food and really good! I will come back next time I'm in Irvine! The fries were GREAT.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Employee's changed gloves, cleaned the table, informed other staff members to not use the table while gluten free prep was being done, all condiments were fresh and untouched. I ordered the gluten free pita with beef and lamb (gyro). Service was above and beyond. Taste and quality of everything is fantastic. This is my new go to.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

We ate there tonight and it was wonderful!! We had 3 gf and 1 gf/dairy free people in our group, they changed gloves and got fresh ingredients out for our meal. The staff was very knowledgeable about what we could and couldn’t have. This was a wonderful find.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Staff very knowledgeable about CC and did not get sick! It’s so nice having GF gyro!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Better than average GF protocol and staff knowledge. It’s so nice to be able to order without getting the blank looks from from food prep team. I will go back. Menu is clearly marked as to GF items.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

As soon as I told them I had an allergy they started charging their gloves. They warmed my GF pita in tinfoil so not to cross contaminate it. They used condiments and toppings from under the counter not contaminated with gluten. The gyro was good, very large, lots of meat ( chicken in my case). We would go again. Best of all I felt comfortable and didn’t get sick.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options

Another 5 star review for Apola. Excellent good, clearly marked menu, and knowledgeable staff. Enjoyed the GF Pita Sandwhich (Pita Gyro "the works") and some Falafel. Great new find in Irvine.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This place is amazing, they take very cafe care of cross contamination, the gluten free pita bread is wrapped in foil when put in the toaster press, and they change gloves/spoons/tubs for the toppings. I've eaten here 3 times in the past couple weeks and have not gotten a reaction yet. 10/10 recommend.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Lots of yummy options including gluten-free pita bread! The food is delicious and they take great care for the customers

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Finally some truly gluten free beef and lamb gyro, falafel, pita, etc. And it all tastes authentic! Everything that goes in the fryer is gluten free, and they wrap the gluten free pita in tin foil when they warm it up to ensure that there’s no cross contamination.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great GF pita! Workers changed their gloves and prepared on separate area.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GF pita was delicious. It is not a GF dedicated facility but they are extremely careful with cross contamination. They changed gloves and used sides from a separate container. It was as safe as you could be. My wife who is celiac had no reactions. We got the pork pita sandwich and it was amazing. Meat was great and all of the sauces except for one were GF.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten free pita held up very well, and the gyro was delicious. The pita was wrapped in foil, so it didn’t touch the shared grill, and the sauces and toppings were all sourced from containers that had not touched gluten.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

GF pita is great. Held together well as a sandwich and tasted good.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I haven’t had gluten free pita EVER. I haven’t had pita since getting diagnosed with Celiac in 2012. But this place...it was SO good! Not just cuz I was so excited about gf pita, but the whole gyro was amazing, fresh and they were very knowledgeable about gluten allergies. Definitely going back!

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The staff there knows about all the celiac protocols. So careful. So wise. So tasty! Awesome place. Will definitely go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious gyros! It's the perfect place for your Greek cravings.... And I didn't get sick. It was so great to eat pita again. When I asked for gf, they immediately asked if it was for an allergy or preference.... And they know how to keep things safe. Y

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Loved my experience here! The staff member I spoke with was not familiar with Celiac but literally went as far as to pull a giant bag of hashbrowns out so I could read the label on the bag. He confirmed gluten-free status of multiple ingredients with his manager, and was so patient as I asked 70 questions. I ordered a breakfast pita with a gluten-free pita, eggs (fresh, not powdered!), veggies, and feta. My first time eating in a regular restaurant since diagnosis... didn't get sick! So happy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The young man who served me was extremely accommodating. He didn’t know what celiac was, but understood gluten allergy/sensitivity and took it very seriously — changed his gloves, heated the GF pita (!) in double layers of aluminum foil, and opened new food containers to avoid cross contamination. I’m a fairly sensitive celiac and feel just fine. Plus, the food was DELICIOUS!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Thanks for a great lunch. I’m not use to having so many choices. I had the chicken, GF pita, hummus, fries, and some veg. The server was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free pita! It’s delicious, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The menu is well-labeled. Definitely making this place a habit!

OMG THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! I have celiac disease and it's so hard for me to find great gluten free places that are not only good but extra careful when it comes to my gluten free foods. The manager was honestly the sweetest, most helpful, knowledgeable man ever. I had no idea what a gyro was and was confused, but he helped and guided me through the gluten free selections and the best tasting combinations. He made a platter of food for me with a GLUTEN FREE pita on the side and really assured me that I was safe. I ate it and it was so delicious. I didn't get sick at all!! Coming back for sure, u won't regret coming .

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free Pita's.Most meats and dressings are gluten free. Seemed knowledgeable.