Bru's Wiffle

4 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Fried Chicken, Sandwiches, Waffles
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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2408 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Spoke with employee, they use same fryer and waffle iron so not celiac/allergy safe

Safety


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

— Not at all

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing GF fried chicken and waffle! Flavorful, not dry. Enjoyed the food here! The fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious as well. Did not disappoint!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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not a lot of gluten free options but most of the waffle options could be adapted to gluten free as they have a gluten free waffle. The coffee was good. Portions were verging on the too big. Price around 20 dollars for most menu items.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Updated 9 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Dessert
  • Fried Chicken
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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As someone is Hashimotos this was and absolutely wonderful spot the gluten free chicken and waffles were amazing and I had no reaction. As others have stated this is a shared kitchen so if you are sensitive to cross contamination this might not be the spot for you.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Amazing that this restaurant still has 3 stars on FMGF. To continue to reiterate previous reviewers comments...this is NOT A GLUTEN FREE ESTABLISHMENT. Their GF waffles are catered to the lovely population of Angelinos who are scared that gluten will cause them to gain a couple pounds. If you have a wheat allergy or celiac disease, you will get sick eating waffles here, 100% guaranteed.

If you aren't allergic to wheat or do not have celiac, I'd highly recommend eating here! I remember my pre-celiac disease days, and the chicken & waffles was delicious.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Not safe. Not gluten free. What a joke. All celiacs avoid!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Super disappointing. Drove for an hour to have gf chicken and waffles and they aren't actually gf :(

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Same waffle iron for gf and regular. Got very sick

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Shared frier with all that evil gluten floating around. I got sick. 😩

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Amazing! I just ate the best gf waffles which were made from potatoes and garbanzo beans. Super friendly staff and environment. I will be back for sure!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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NOT for celiacs!!!!! Do not even think of eating here if you have celiac disease -- they have shared waffle irons for the regular and the gluten free waffles meaning they're not safe for celiacs: but they won't tell you that unless you ask. If you're gluten-free because you just like being gf, by all means chow down. But gluten free SHOULD mean safe for celiacs. Here it's just lip-service. They should take it off their menu and should be ashamed for themselves for everyone they make sick.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I got sick from their gluten free waffles. I told them I am a Celiac and they acted like they understand what that meant and what needed to be done to keep me safe. They were very nice and the waffles were yummy but it was not worth being sick for months.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

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***Not for Celiacs***

Excellent chicken and waffles!!! Unfortunately, they do not have dedicated fryers or waffle irons (which they were very upfront about this). I was hesitant, but took a risk. It was amazing, and I was fortunate not to have a reaction.

I don't understand why they couldn't have a dedicated waffle iron. The place is somewhat small, so I understand not being able to accommodate a dedicated fryer.

Food: 5 stars!!! Ambiance: 3 stars No dedicated waffle iron: 1 star

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Called them and they said they use the same waffle irons for both gluten free and non gluten free waffles, meaning they don't understand anything about cross contamination but are more than happy to call it gluten free to get your money. Places like this should be closed down.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Great gluten-free waffles -- but it is a shared cooking space, so bring your gluten-catching pills just in case. Anyway, yummy food and friendly service make this a place I'll be visiting regularly.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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best GF brunch in LA. The fried chicken & waffle is a huge treat. the chicken was so crunchy and the waffle fluffy! it's a must!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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