Koko Head Cafe

3 recent ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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1120 12th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
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Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

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They have a separate allergen menu, pretty limited. I asked to have the bibimbap w/o the mushrooms like others in the reviews have noted, but the servers kept insisting I couldn’t eat it. Ended up ordering the fish & eggs which were really tasty but more expensive than I would’ve liked.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I noted a gluten allergy when I put my name on the waitlist online, so when I showed up they greeted me and said the waitress would come buy to discuss the menu and options with me. She was super accommodating and helpful. I do wish there was a separate GF menu— it would have made it easier to pick something. I ended up ordering their bibimbap made GF (just taking off the mushrooms that were cooked in soy sauce). It was great! It seemed like they had a variety of GF options available, it was just hard to tell without the menu or markings.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Super understanding of celiac, but there was only a hand full of options and pretty pricey in my opinion. Definetly felt safe though !

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Good

Updated 2 years 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

  • None Listed

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating

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GF bibimbap
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Absolutely phenomenal. The restaurant is owned by a Masterchef champion, Leanne Wong and it shows! The staff were very familiar with celiac disease and knew about all the substitutions that were needed to accommodate.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We ordered gf bibinbop - delicious! When I placed our phone order, the server explained that they don’t have a gf kitchen, but that they do their best.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Came twice just for the bibimbop. Delicious!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was amazing I had fruit and Bimbimap. 10 out of 10 would go again.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff is knowledgeable about Celiac's and gluten allergies, just let them know, and they'll either know what can be made off the menu, or they'll check with the kitchen. Don't forget to buy the kitchen a beer! This place has a very homey and comfortable vibe. FANTASTIC food! Definitely recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Extremely knowledgeable staff and accommodating kitchen. Delicious and creative "local" food that I was assured had been preparedness separately to avoid cross contamination. I had the bimimbop and hubby had the volcano eggs, wish we were going to be here longer to go back and eat again!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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