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The Counter

2 recent ratings
$$ • Fast Food Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Fries
725 W 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Had The Counter delivered with no issues. I had the impossible burger, with a gf bun and their French fries. No issues at all and it was delicious!

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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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No issues after eating here. They have a separate gluten free menu. You have to ask for it. The food was good and the fries a 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?

— 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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Updated 4 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Fast Food
  • Kid Friendly
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Whole menu front
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Just across from Macy’s at the Bloc. Upscale and relaxing
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Went to eat here last night and it was so good! The waiter and other staff were very helpful with our celiac questions. Food was great and would definitely come back again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They were closing so we got food to go, I was worried that they were going to be in a rush. But I got a burger bowl (no bun, basically a salad with the party on top) and fries. All very good!! And I had no reaction (and I'm very sensitive).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Dedicated fryer and a gluten free menu. Great service and the yummiest burgers as well as safe shoestring chips!! I only have great things to say. Also you can customise your entire burger to exclude and include things you don’t want and they will cook and put it all together. Yum!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Attentive staff - I ordered online delivery and chose fries on the side. The manager called me to warn their fryer is not safe and substituted for something else. So even though I was dissappointed not to get fries I felt good knowing he was looking out. Would try again

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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There is an extra gluten free menu and the waitresses was knowledgeable. She ask, if we want the fries, because they get fried in the same oil as some wheat stuff.

The burger was super delicious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Very helpful staff with knowledge on the glutenfree menu that they have. Best burger bun I have had in a long time. Will recommend to any celiac if they crave a burger!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic food and the server took care

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome food. Staff was very helpful in answering questions. Our server didnt have the answer to an ingredient question, went in kitchen and took photo of container to shows us. We will b back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Fantastic burgers and super knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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GF bun was delicious and so were the shoestring fries! Great service and awesome choices for everyone!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a dedicated GF menu which was nice. Can't go wrong with a "make your own burger" type menu. Got 1 lb bison burger on their GF bun with avocado and lettuce. Side of shoe string fries. Was very delicious and didn't have any effects from either dish. Don't think this place is celiac friendly but it does cater very well to a GF clientele. Will return.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I want to be clear that the fryer here is NOT safe. It is a shared fryer. This was confirmed by at least three employees (one of which was a manager). Please be safe! The staff gave conflicting answers and made be very uncomfortable. I am also a former health inspector and found the place to be quite filthy. This didn't leave me feeling very safe at all! There were crumbs in my water from either poor dishwashing practices or other contamination. I actually chose to forego eating there while the rest of my non-celiac party ate.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I absolutely love this restaurant! The burgers are fantastic and the buns taste like real buns and not like the typical GF bun. Loved the sweet potato fries too! Our waitress was great and knowledgeable about GF. Now if only they would open one in OC!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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My husband and I absolutely love this place. We have been in LA for about 10 days and have eaten here 3 times. They have delicious gluten free buns (that are clearly lactose free, as we are both very sensitive) and also offer Daiya "cheddar". Their burgers are so delicious that they mute the terrible fake cheese taste; it's actually worth adding to the burger. Try one with pineapple, jalapeño, bacon and bbq! Their regular fries are safe, but the sweet potato fries are where it's at! The only gf beer they had available is Omission (not safe for Celiacs); however, they offer raspberry and pear ciders that are delicious and not too sweet. All in all, dining here has repeatedly been a wonderful experience that left neither my husband or myself feeling ill after indulging in a meal we rarely are able to enjoy. Last but not least, the staff has been very friendly and accommodated. 5 starts for this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Dedicated gluten free menu and knowledgeable staff. Bacon cheese burger, fries, and drink for $15. Great taste and got right in for lunch on Saturday at 1 pm.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Incredible place and a great find in downtown LA. They have a complete, dedicated GF menu. Will be back next time we are in LA. Note: full non-GF menu too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Gluten Intolerant

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Ate lunch here. Separate GF menu but a lot of options on regular menu as well. I got a bison burger with sweet potatoes fries and they have GF beer but only on brand. The food was great, but I would not consider this a one $ waiting but more like a $$.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Safe fries!!! Dedicated frier for regular & sweet potato fries. Ask for a GF menu. I think the bun is just an Udi's bun. I much prefer to get the burger bowl with a big pile of lovely greens. The fries are really good, both kinds. No one got sick. Organic bison as a burger option. Kind of pricey for a burger joint but good quality and safe so worth it overall.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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gluten free beer available. gf hamburger buns are amazing! staff is friendly and knowledgeable. ask for gf menu at front.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GF bun was pretty good. They have a dedicated drier for their regular and sweet potato fries.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Fun atmosphere! Great food!

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Reviews of this Chain

Overall Rating

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Numerous gluten free options. One of the best burgers I’ve ever had

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Always love being able to eat burgers at the counter! Super tasty! And with the bun!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Never had a reaction at this location. They have a gluten free menu and a dedicated fries fryer. You can make custom burgers and salads. Their gluten free buns aren’t the best, they fall apart easily, but it is pretty hard to find a safe burger joint so I don’t mind too much. Just place your order for a gluten allergy and make sure you double confirm everything will be cooked on clean/ separate surfaces.

Update 2024: The last 3 times I’ve eaten her or gotten to-go I have gotten sick so I won’t be coming back again. I’m not sure what changed as I order the same things and communicate the same needs/requests as before.

Safety


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

— Not very

Celiac

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They are so amazing with celiac disease. Just let them know. They avoid contamination. They have a dedicated fryer that's on all the time now. Easily the safest burger you'll have.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Asymptomatic Celiac

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You can build your own glutenfree burger! they have a seperate glutenfree menu and a dedicated glutenfree fryer. The brussel sprouts were amazing! I felt safe, but I am asymptomatic. Keep in mind that they also work with wheat buns in their kitchen. Prices are really fair, no upcharge for the glutenfree buns.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

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