Holy Cow

5 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Fries
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5 ratings

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2312 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Great burgers and fries but you have to make sure the staff understands they need to change gloves and keep your food separate. The one time I didn’t do that I had symptoms after but when I’ve communicated clearly and made sure everyone understood I’ve had no issues. They do have a dedicated fryer and their sweet potato fries are excellent!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Chanced an outing here. They claimed to have a gf-dedicated fryer, but the waiter didn’t seem well-versed in cross-contamination. I don’t think I’ll be going back.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Poor

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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My non-gf partner has been ordering here and talked to them about their gf options and felt comfortable encouraging us to order.

The food was ok, the burger was soggy and the gf bun fell apart before I got halfway through the burger. Fries also just ok.

Next day I felt awful and this was definitely in one of my top contaminations of the past few years. Will not be going back.

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Updated 11 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Fries

Categories

  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Overall Rating

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We have been going here for a few years and my Celiac wife has not gotten sick.They have a dedicated gluten free fryer and we always get the fries. Also, the GF bun is very good.

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We eat here frequently and I've never gotten sick but I always call if I place an order online to make sure they understand I have an "allergy". I also mark that they need to be careful of cross-contamination. We mostly eat in these days.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Sad to say this is not safe for celiac, probably not anyone gluten free for health reasons.

I’ve been going here since they opened. We moved away for a few years and recently returned. I was concerned with some of the recent reviews. Since I’d had a good experience in the past, I went ahead. Big mistake. I’m really sick tonight.

I noted gluten free for celiac allergy but n my online order. (I know it’s not an allergy, but having worked in restaurants, they don’t know what celiac is but are aware of allergy.) My burger wasn’t fully wrapped. Hint 1. There was debris/food on the outside wrapper of all our burgers, making me think they didn’t change their gloves. Hint 2. My burger was squashed between two regular burgers. Hint 3. I shouldn’t have eaten it.

I ordered around 3:30, so not a busy time. I also noted in my order gluten free for celiac allergy, (I know folks understand allergy. Not all know celiac). There’s no reason other than not caring for not taking minimum precautions.

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?

— 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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Really tasty burgers, but all prep and cook surfaces are shared with gluten-containing things (like buns) and it is a conveyer belt-like process to put together the burgers. They do not change gloves often and the cooking utensils touch buns and breaded and fried food.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I enjoyed my meal. I had a burger and fries. However, I started feeling sick immediately after eating there :( I have celiac btw.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This was fantastic when we came on Thursday with wonderful gluten free burgers perfectly done and full of flavorful! Back on Sunday and service was slow, tasteless and poorly done. The manager apologized and stated the team isn't working well together. Poor excuse for such great potential. Be careful when you try this place out. Great for GF awareness as far as we can tell.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome hamburgers and sweet potato fries.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best burger and truffle fries! Very helpful staff with the Gluten Free menu❤

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Came twice, first visit a year ago was great everything tasted good and was cooked perfectly . No issues and i have celiac.

Second visit, not the same experience. Seemed as if they forgot to take the necessary precautions needed to avoid cross contamination. And, this time my burger tasted like salt. Tried to see if it was just the first bite but it was off and couldn't finish it.

Hope they step it up soon. Used to be great!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a chart for allergies and all, but this place is NOT celiac friendly! They DO NOT change their gloves, yet they have "dedicated" fryers. If you have celiac, this place is NOT safe!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I couldn't wait to come here because of the dedicated fryer for fries and was looking forward to the burger.... it was TERRIBLE. The burgers were dry /tasteless & they don't allow you to order the meat the you want it , (all cooked med/well.) The GF bun was hard as a rock, the garlic aioli annoyingly sweet, and the fries-- meh. My bf ordered a milkshake and even that sucked (too watery).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great burgers with GF buns! The sweet potato fries are a must ( comes with Marshmallow dip!).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Amazingly celiac safe. They knew right away how to make the food gf

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Burger place, no frills but good food. Gluten free buns and fryer, never had an issue eating three. Definitely a fan.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated fryer for fries and their allergy menu is displayed on the counter for easy access! I recommend the truffle fries! By far the best GF bun I've had.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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GF buns available and a separate fryer for sweet potato fries and other if you ask. having type 1 diabetes I ate the fries but they had too much carbs and my bg's were really high and took a long time to bring down, heads up... but still a great place!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Exceptional fries (dedicated gf fryer), fantastic burgers (with gf buns made fresh from The Happy Tart gf bakery across the street). Lettuce wraps also available.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love that we can safely eat here and have fries too!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The food was great! I got a 2/3lbs burger on lettuce with the regular fries and my boyfriend got his burger on the gluten free bun with the sweet potato fries. The staff was very friendly when I confirmed that the fries were in dedicated friers and insured me the bun was gluten free. I tasted the bun and it was really good. Both fries were really good and knowing they have a separate frier made me feel at ease. The burgers were good and the fact that I didn't have to worry about anything being contaminated made my experience awesome! I will return :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Love their turkey burgers and the toppings that you can add. They have a dedicated frier just for sweet potato fries.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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They have gluten free buns and will wrap burgers in lettuce if you want. The burgers are great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Absolutely amazing! Had a two patty burger on a GF bun with fries. Feel great hours after my visit and I am celiac. My new favorite place to eat, just sad that I live 4.5 hours away. GREAT PLACE!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Sweet potato waffle fries with marshmallow sauce =amazing and gluten free! would definitely go back there !

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I love the place! Every time we are in town we visit "Holy Cow"! The only thing I don't like is having to teach the staff until a manager is asked for it comes along......please train your people so I don't have to go through the same conversation over and over :-)

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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1. Didn't get sick 2. Dedicated fryer, grill and prep area 3. Staff is educated and cares

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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They were very helpful. Food was good. Wish gf was clearer on menu, but when I asked they haas answers.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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have gluten free buns for a little extra and dedicated fryer for sweet potato fries

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Genuine grass fed burgers, buns fresh from the GF bakery across the street, and wonderful GF fries! Best to call ahead to make sure they have GF buns, as sometimes they are out. Meticulously handled GF food!! One of our favorites!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Wonderful burgers and fries ! Owner was very knowledgable about Gluten-free and proper handling.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Good burgers! I think the buns are mealy so I just get my burger on a salad bowl. You can also get the lettuce wrap. GF fries!!!

The donate a few cents to the charity of your choice with every order.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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many GF options and they even have GF buns and lettuce wrapped meats. Sweet potato fries with dip was yummy too!. We got 3 different burgers too. cream cheese pm burger was the best! (owner ..... Please consider military discount.)

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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The food was good, but the staff is not very familiar with gluten free, i asked if the shakes were GF and they said it was, i noticed the orio shake and asked if ther used different mashine and was told no, so the shakes are not GF. they did change my burger for free since there was cross contamination with it. i did not check if they use a diff fryer for their fryz so ask to make sure

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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So many choices! LOVED the fries!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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This place is a dream come true for people with celiac's who want to eat "real burgers and fries" while feeling safe. Dedicated fryer for fries so you can order any of their varieties (sweet potato fries with marshmallow dipping sauce are off the hook!). I asked to speak with someone to make sure I understood exactly what I could and could not order with regards to burgers and toppings. I would recommend you do the same if you really need to be strict. Veggie burger is NOT GF, but turkey burger is. The gentleman I spoke with (not sure if he was the manager said his wife has celiac's, so he was very familiar with what GF really means). You can get your burger on a GF bun (from The Happy Tart across the street) which makes it feel really authentic. The bun was very good, although it started to fall apart a bit (as usual with GF bread!) so I had to fork and knife my burger. Still, a great experience all in all, and I felt very safe eating here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I didn't get to try but the Happy Tart across the street supplies the buns.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Delicious burgers with an option for gluten free buns!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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