Review of Burger Bench

237 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Overall Rating

Review


Ordering process was rather confusing from a gf standpoint. They essentially told me my food would be cooked on the meat-free grill and in the meat-free fryer because those are also the cooking apparatuses that aren’t used for gluten-containing ingredients. I feel like they maybe had that backwards, but I trusted that they know their kitchen better than I do. Fast forward to the near end of my meal and the stomach aches and headache kicked in indicated that I’ve been glutened.

Garlic aioli with the sweet potato fries were tasty, and the gluten-free bun was actually decent but ultimately pointless if the food can’t be made truly gluten free. The burger itself was nothing exciting - got the Swiss mushroom burger.

They were dog friendly and provided a water bowl for my little guy which was very nice of them. However, the outside seating area smelled and looked like it is regularly used by the homeless population as a bathroom. Glad I brought a little mat for my dog to sit/lay on as that can be washed rather than giving him a bath after our visit.

Staff was friendly.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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

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

— Below Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago

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