Island Bagels

Nima tested and many safety protocols! We enjoyed a delicious gf bagel breakfast sandwich. We’ll definitely be back!

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

Had the sausage egg and cheese bagel gluten free and they took extra precaution and I could hear them tell the kitchen I had celiacs. It was so 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?

— Excellent

Very knowledgeable about GF needs. Use a separate toaster and a new container of whatever cream cheese you want so, no chance of contamination 😁. Very yummy bagel!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Staff was incredibly knowledgeable about gluten-free/celiac needs. A sign states the presence of gluten and other allergens on site (it is a bagel place!), but gluten free options are available and noted on the menu and also on your ticket when you place your order. I could see my food being prepared and the chef changed her gloves and prepared my food in a separate area. My egg and cheese on a GF roll was great!

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Excellent

Island Bagels impressed me. Fully gluten-knowledgeable owner and staff. Owner’s daughter has Celiac and that seems to create an avid gluten-aware environment in a restaurant. Thank you. Bagels, sandwich options, side dishes all were absolutely delicious. This was one of those satisfying meals where I relaxed and enjoyed every bite, knowing I didn’t have to worry about gluten. Great place. Wish you were in Pgh, near me. ❤

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

First time using the app and a great success with Island Bagels! Visiting the area with a newly diagnosed Celiac child can be daunting. Island Bagels very accommodating and celiac safe. Gluten free English muffin sandwich is a winner!!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

7-19-23

My stepmom found this, and I was hesitant about a bagel place as a gluten free option. My faith was somewhat restored when I ordered something gluten free and the person taking my order yelled really loudly in the direction of the kitchen so they could prepare appropriately.

Got a breakfast sandwich on an English muffin, labeled gluten free. Presented separately from the bagels my family had ordered. Safe and tasty breakfast enroute.

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

— Very

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

Amazing celiac-safe spot for breakfast or lunch! The sandwiches are delicious and there are a lot of options to choose from. They offer a GF English muffin (not baked in-house) and a separate toaster for the GF items. They take cross-contamination seriously here, including having separate cream cheese tubs for GF orders.

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

The review stating that Island Bagels was out of gluten free options is not true. We always have gluten free. There may be a cream cheese that is requested that we don’t have available that is cross contaminated, but we have other options. We do however, have new people working, so it may have been a mistake on their end if that was said. My daughter is Celiac so I make sure we have something available. Thank you. Island Bagels, Carolina Beach

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

— Very

Waited in line for 45 minutes and when we got to the front they said they were sold out of the gluten free options. Disappointing that they didn’t have a sign posted that they were sold out after waiting so long.

They are so nice and welcoming. They only have the gf English muffin but it’s delicious.

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

I wish they had gf bagel but the English muffin was delicious. They have a separate gf prep station and my food came out in its own bag. Egg, bacon and cheese sandwish was super good

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

Very a. Indistinguishable and knowledgeable on GF. I enjoyed my English muffin and 3 egg omelette

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?

— Good

the owner's daughter is gluten free so this place gets it. gf food is prepared separately to avoid cross contamination. most things on the menu can be made gluten free (with exception of bagels). probably the tastiest sandwich I have ever had. highly recommend!

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
• 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Great sandwiches with cool names and yummy GF rolls. Separate preparation for GF orders- a great discovery!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• 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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• 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

The owner's daughter has Celiac's so they're very careful about cross contamination. They have a separate toaster and prep area, and use non-shared cream cheese. They only have GF rolls/English muffins (Glutino) and do not make GF bagels. My Salt Life breakfast sandwich was delicious!

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

The staff is very knowledgeable about gluten allergies. If you let them know that you have a gluten allergy, then your meal is prepared in a gluten free area with gluten free equipment. I felt very safe eating here. The only bread option is a gluten free English muffin (pretty sure it's glutino) but there is a variety of meats, cheeses and a few cream cheeses that you can add as well as eggs.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Went above and beyond, would give 6 stars if I could. Manager has a daughter who has Celicas so very aware of cross contamination. No gf bagels, only English muffins, but they were so good. 3 types of non contaminated cream cheese, as well as breakfast sandwich options. Separate area for all of preparations. Non gf party members said bagels were delicious too.

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Delicious gluten free breakfast sandwiches!

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

Their English muffin was amazing. I had no celiac problems! I would definitely go here again but they only have gf English muffins.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Amazing GF options - my favorite go-to quick breakfast stop

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

— Very

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

Unfortunately no GF bagels as they can’t guarantee no cross contamination, but they do offer GF Glutino English muffins that are packaged individually. Staff very friendly and go above and beyond to ensure no cross contamination!

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

— Very

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Great place, owners definitely know GF and cross contamination.

If you have gluten eating friends, get there early. They often sell out of bagles early in the morning.

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Seperate preparation area for English muffins

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Wow! Absolutely wonderful sandwich and welcoming environment. Made sure I got a sandwich to go! After all I don’t get sandwiches and bread like this often!!!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

I ended up ordering two sandwiches, and will be getting another today for my trip back home. Absolutely delicious and the staff member I had the pleasure of talking to was awesome!

Entire own kitchen space for gf, she told me my order would take just a little longer than most because they are very careful and safe about cc.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

We came here based off the previous reviews and I was not disappointed! In fact, I ordered my sandwich, ate it and then ordered another one for the trip home! I was very confident that they take celiac and cross contamination seriously.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

The food is delicious! The staff is very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. The owners daughter has celiacs so there is a separate toaster and all of the needed precautions are taken. You can make any sandwich and menu item gluten free. I go here regularly.

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

Owners daughter has celiac and is extremely knowledgeable with separate toaster used and delicious gluten free roll that she can make pretty much any breakfast/lunch sandwich 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

no gf bagels but they have gf english muffin and you can add a wide variety of stuff to it, also have a gf toaster, i got the locks with the works on a gf roll, very good

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

Ordered two sandwiches on the GF English muffin and they were great. Haven’t had a store-made breakfast sandwich in a long time and they were great. They asked if the GF was for an allergy and I said yes.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

We ate breakfast here one morning while visiting the area. Two of us had gluten free foods that were bagged separately in a gf marked bag. I had The Kure Beach which they substitute English muffins for bagels. They DO NOT have gf bagels but do have gf English muffins. My sandwich was delicious except the chopped onions in the avocado. Onions were not listed so I didn't know to ask for them to be omitted. The eggs and bacon were average. Nothing fancy. Customer service was not great! My husband had a very nice person over the phone taking our order but when he got there the person he interacted with yelled at him for doing what he thought he was supposed to do. Which was grab the bag sitting out. When he headed to bag someone came out yelling at him. Apparently that wasn't our order. For her poor customer service I am giving them a 4 outta 5 stars. I would eat here again though.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• 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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

While they had no gluten free bagels, all sandwiches could be made GF with an english muffin! They had GF chips as well for sides. There was even a little section on the menu stating that they used a separate toaster, tongs, etc for gluten allergies. The sandwich I got tasted fantastic and was such a treat because it is very rare to find GF breakfast sandwiches that are prepared in their own separate are.

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

Employees are very knowledgeable and go out of their way to accommodate! Had the BLT on GF bread and it was great. Fries are not GF but they have chips. Also had a delicious GF brownie. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food here is delicious! I was eating there and I loved it so much I now work there! The owner makes a point for each employee to change gloves and take all of the needed steps to ensure a safe and allergy friendly experience. This was one of the few locations I not only loved my food but I did not get sick afterwards. You can get any sandwich on the menu and they will accommodate with either a gluten free English muffin or tortillas! They are currently working on more gluten free options! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable!

Celiac friendly?

Yes