Java Burrito Company

This place is SO GOOD. it’s like if chipotle was actually good but you can also get fish in your burritos, breakfast burritos and good coffee. I told them I was celiac and they made me fresh chicken, changed gloves, new utensils and got everything they could from a fresh container from the back. Good food and great employees!

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

— Somewhat

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

Food was great and cross contamination was fully understood. It seems like some other people have had issues with cross contamination but when I told them I had celiacs and could not eat gluten they changed gloves and gave me all my toppings from the prepped containers that had not been used yet. They did forget a couple of the toppings I asked for but they were in the middle of a rush hour and got my order correct for the most part and it was delicious either way.

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

— Somewhat

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

Definitely no way to avoid CC as every time they scoop food on to a burrito, the spoon comes in contact with the burrito and then they put the spoon back in…..which contaminates everything in the container. They can change their gloves all day long, but you’re still going to get sick. I should have known better. Had one of their bowls for lunch and was very sick.

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

— Not at all

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

• Offers outdoor seating

Staff will change gloves for an allergy, but didn't seem to grasp the concept of avoiding cc. They took some items from the back/off the line, but not all. Did not feel safe eating here, gave my order to my non-celiac husband and went to Publix instead. Disappointing! It was around 7pm on a weeknight and not that busy.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Below Average

Very great food! I am gluten free and dairy free. They had great gluten free bowls and gluten free chips. It was easy to stay away from cheese and sour cream. They offer a great vinegarette dressing for the bowls!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

My first visit I let them know I was Celiac. The person immediately changed gloves and handled my order for a bowl. For items where they use their hands (cheese and lettuce) they pulled a fresh container from the refrigerator for my order. I went back a second time and same experience. The person with my order had to stop and handle another order so covered my bowl and then changed gloves before coming back to my order. Impressed with the care they took to help ensure my bowl was kept safe.

Great gf bowl and great flavor. I did a veggie bowl so didn’t try any meat. They do NOT skimp on quantity. My husband, who isn’t gf, had a steak burrito and loved it.

Courteous and patient staff, especially with all the COVID requirements

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

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

Everything is gluten free except for the burritos. They will change their gloves for an allergy.

All of the buffet options are gluten free and the food is delicious! I am very sensitive to gluten and I have eaten there many times and have never gotten sick. The food is amazing, favorite gluten free burrito/mexican place on the island!

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

Went to eat here while on vacation. I have Celiac, and after reading some of the other reviews my husband asked the guy to heat up my corn tortillas using foil on the warmer to avoid cross contamination from the flour tortillas. The guy asked one of the other girls that finished my tacos to change gloves first before she finished with me. Only reason I gave 3 stars was because she kinda gave an attitude because she had to change her gloves after being asked by her co-worker and gave me a look. The tacos were ok.

I think I would have been safe had I gotten a bowl or salad. My husband ordered me tacos with corn tortillas but i didn't realize until afterwards that they heated the tortillas in the same press where they also heat the Flour tortillas. I got slightly sick due to the cross contamination.

Excellent selection of gluten free options. Our server happened to have a sister with celiac. He changed his gloves and got any ingredients that could potentially be cross contaminated from the back. Loved it here before we had a celiac family member. Love it even more now!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the need to change gloves and get items from the refrigerator where there would be no cross contamination. This is some of the most delicious food on the island and is always a stop for us when visiting Hilton Head.

Celiac friendly?

Yes