Bushfire Kitchen

5 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert
Safety Rating
4 ratings

As rated by the community

3433 Via Montebello
Carlsbad, CA 92009
From the owner

Bushfire has been serving gluten free menu items for the past 12 years, almost all of our menu items are gluten free.

On safety—All gluten free items are stored and prepped separately.

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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious food and most menu items are gluten free!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Owner Response


Hi Katie! Your positive feedback warms our hearts! We're dedicated to ensuring that every visit to our restaurant is memorable, and we're grateful for your patronage. Please join us again soon for another delightful meal.

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food and the best deal is happy hour from 2-5 beer and wine 1/2 off.

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

Owner Response


Hi Cindy! Thank you for choosing our restaurant and for sharing your positive experience with us! We value your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority.

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I LOVE bushfire. They have fries that I can actually eat (crazy! dedicated fryer!!) and their meat’s pretty good too. I’m a pretty plain eater so I get one of their chicken plates, ask for no sauce, then get a side of fries and jasmine (white) rice. Their brussel sprouts are amazing as well. Their chicken can be a little dry, but its doordash-able which works for me.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Owner Response


Hello Abby! We're thrilled to receive such a wonderful review from you! It's our mission to provide exceptional dining experiences, and your kind words motivate us to continue delivering top-notch service and cuisine.

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

From the owner


We take great care in making sure possible cross contamination is kept to a bare minimum. Our bread is toasted on a separate toaster and our fryer is dedicate to gluten free items only, We make our own hamburger buns and rolls for our sandwiches.

We serve amazing sandwiches & hamburgers with the some of the best gluten free fries you will ever experience. Almost all of our menu items are gluten free except for our mac & cheese, our empanadas and a few other select items. Everything is clearly marked on the menu if it is available gluten free.

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Brisket & spinach salad - delish!!!!
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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


I called the manager ahead of time. He told me about all the GF menu items (including all sauces). He detailed how they do glove changes, mark an order and follow it through prep, etc. Their fryer only cooks the regular French fries, sweet potato fries, and GF chicken tenders. They have GF buns or can get burger in a lettuce wrap. The food was great!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Owner Response


Hi Kristin! We sincerely appreciate your valuable review! Your recognition of our team's dedication means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience in the near future. Thank you for choosing us!

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Everything here is really good, lots of GF options. Short rib bowl is my fav. Their bushfire burger with the GF bun is pretty good, a bit thick, so I tend to get lettuce wrap instead.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers online ordering

Owner Response


Hi Dan! Thank you for the fantastic review! Our dedicated chefs pour their hearts into crafting top-quality, delicious dishes, and we're thrilled to hear that they exceeded your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience in the near future!

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Eat here all of the time. GF sweet potato and regular fries in a GF frier! Everything is fresh and delicious.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Pretty much everything here is GF (exception: bun for burgers). Staff is very knowledgeable and takes celiac and avoidance of cc very seriously! Chef came out to talk to me about my daughter’s celiac which was really nice as it wasn’t requested or expected but did give me a better sense of their competency that they could provide a safe meal for celiacs. Food is very good & filling. Live music on Fridays. Both indoor & outdoor seating. Don’t let the ordering at the counter fool you, this place is legit. We used to live around the corner from this restaurant and I’m kicking myself for not frequenting this restaurant more frequently as our new house (different state) does not have options like this.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Lots of healthy options Bowls, Salads, lettuce wrapped burgers.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


burgers r DELICIOUS, but not dedicated GF facility so just be careful with the fries if you are celiac

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout

Owner Response


Hi Madison! Thank you for choosing our restaurant and for sharing your positive experience with us! We value your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority.

Celiac

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Review


Wonderful experience and food. I had the chicken teriyaki bowl and a side of fries! I love when I can enjoy an order of fries at a restaurant! My family loved their food as well. I would recommend this place and would certainly return!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Owner Response


Hi Casey128, thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a great dining experience at our restaurant. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

Celiac

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We eat at this location a couple times a month and love the Happy Hour menu. The chicken tenders and parmesan fries are my go to and I never have a problem with cross contamination (and I am extremely sensitive). I did try something new the other day (steak chimichurri sandwich) and it was delicious. Only downfall was the gluten free bun crumbles/breaks apart very easily so I ended up eating it as an opened face sandwich.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Owner Response


Hello Christy Thank you so much for your review! We always appreciate receiving feedback on how we’re doing. Your satisfaction is important to us and we'll forward it to our team. We look forward to your next visit!

Gluten Intolerant

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My daughter and I are both gluten free and we loved this restaurant! She is 11 and got chicken strips for the first time in years! The food was delicious and almost everything on the menu is gluten free! I would highly recommend!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Owner Response


Hi Ashley! Thank you for the fantastic review! Our dedicated chefs pour their hearts into crafting top-quality, delicious dishes, and we're thrilled to hear that they exceeded your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience in the near future!

Symptomatic Celiac

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So many gf choices!! It was hard for me to decide what to order! 😉 The rice bowl I chose was delicious and fresh. My family members tried the burgers with the homemade gf buns and the fries from a dedicated fryer. Everything was tasty and caused no problems. The homemade gf chocolate chip cookie at the end made for a perfect meal! And the staff was kind, courteous and knowledgeable!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating

Owner Response


Hi Jamie! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a great dining experience at our restaurant. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

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