Ultimate Burger

8 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Fries
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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74-5450 Makala Blvd
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

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Management highly inappropriate with staff. When training for new hires, staff flirts while making comments about personal life affairs. Will not hire you if married or in committed relationship. They only seek prostitution employees. Would not recommend for employment.

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 3 weeks ago read full review

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Burgers were a tad greasy but tasty. Fries were fantastic, and the fryer is GF. The staff seemed knowledgeable about GF and cross contamination.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Awesome burgers GF without the bun.

Safety


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

— Very

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 5 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
  • Fries

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant

Notes


They claim their rubs and sauces are GF, and their fries are not fried with gluten-containing items. Just order your burger without a bun and with any toppings you want.

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Naked burger and fries were delicious.
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Celiac

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Fabulous burgers. No bum options but it isn’t needed. Fries are great. Really the only thing here that has gluten is the bun. They have a fresh fish “burger” and a mushroom burger.

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 6 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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All of the menu is gluten free except for the bun. Had a lettuce wrapped cheese burger and didn’t get sick.

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?

— Good

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Everything on the menu is gluten free except the buns. I got my burger bunless. It was delicious and the fries were great!

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

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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They don't have a gluten free menu, but the only thing that isn't gluten free are the buns. I had a cheese burger and fries. Everything was fabulous! I give it high marks, and they checked with me after to ensue I was feeling okay. Nice guys,in the restauraunt!😍

Safety


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

— Very

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 11 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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They asked if my gluten free option was an allergy or preference and asked about any additional allergies. The burger was fresh and fabulous! The fries were yummy! No reaction.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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When asking about GF, the counter worker rolled their eyes and did not seem to care. They seemed stoned honestly.

Fries and sauces are yummy. Burgers seem ok.

Everything is GF accept buns. Very poor service and unsure of cross contamination. Rarely come here. Wanted to love it.

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?

— 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?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I had the lettuce wrapped burger with regular toppings and a serving of the amazing fries.

Homemade lemonade was a winner!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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 dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The person taking my order seemed to understand Gluten Free. She even told the kitchen staff directly. I got the “naked burger and only added the fried pineapple. We ordered fries since they have a dedicated fryer. My burger was in a separate container. I assumed all was good. Yet, not long after eating the burger and fries I realized I had Gluten contamination. Not sure if something went wrong in the kitchen with shared utensils or what, but be aware and clarify if you chose to eat here.

Safety


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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious hamburger with a lettuce wrap! I got a “naked burger” and built it from there. The staff is knowledgeable about gluten and other allergies. Bonus- their fryer is for French fries only!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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 dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have to change my review.

Yes! Grass fed local beef and gf fries in a dedicated fryer & the aioli sauce is gf too! They were very knowledgeable and I also tested my food with my Nima gluten tester and it came back safe to eat!! It was absolutely delicious!!The first time I went it was awesome, the second time the girl at the front refused to aske the cook if she would be willing to do celiac precaution and said she’d make a not on the food order. My food came out, I asked the cook if she’d changed her gloves and made it carefully not to cc and she looked like she had no idea what I was talking about and then said, “oh we always use new gloves” I was half way through my food when I picked up a piece of kettuce and there was a piece of wet bun stuck too it. 😡 It’s now the next day and my insides are trying to make their way outside my body like it’s on fire. On vacation in Hawaii and stuck in the bathroom...

Safety


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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had the Ultimate Hamburger in a lettuce wrap. Ask for a basket liner to wrap around the burger. VERY juicy! Very tasty. They use paper straws so be alert!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious and GF conscious. We were told everything is GF except the bun and the fryer is only for fries.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ate there twice on trip. Burger no bun, yummy!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The fries (with homemade ajoli) were amazing!!!!! The patty was ok! Staff was very kind and helpful.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ate here a few times and did not get sick. I explained that I have celiac disease and the staff was very accommodating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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It was really tasty , the cashier Double checked even If the Sauce ist gf. There are No GF buns but you get the Patty and the toppings without a bun. The Fries are very tasty!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Wow amazing fries and burger! Dedicated frier and they will note that you have an allergy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything is gluten free except the buns. Very good food. If they had a gluten free bun it'd be perfect!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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It is hard to accommodate our group of 16 when 6 have celiac, but Ultimate Burger left us all happy. we ended up going three times! Local grown food, great fries, nobody got sick. GF meals were brought out on different plates to separate them. Highly recommended.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Really good burgers and the fries were safe. Didnt get sick! Didnt try the aioli because we weren't sure it was safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious burgers, fries (dedicated frier!) and chili. Nothing contains gluten but the buns, and they're careful about allergies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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No GF bun option so you get it with lettuce, but the grass-fed beef was delicious, the French fries were amazing (dedicated fryer), and the aioli was to die for.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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They do not have gf bun. So we had lettuce wrap. The beef is good however is missing seasoning. Needs salt. The French fries are skinny and crispy and delicious. Its actually tasted better than the burger. I gave 4 stars because they seem to be knowledgeable and aware when i asked questions. Fryers are just for French fries.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious, high-quality burgers, and I didn’t get sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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No GF buns— lettuce wrap. When we said celiac, they put an allergy alert into the order and heard the kitchen staff say, “gluten allergy!” They say they know how to protect against cross-contact and are comfortable with celiac. Dedicated fryer. Grass fed beef! I have a feeling we’ll be back during this trip.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Staff is on it. Ordered a GF bun for my burger. Staff made sure the House sauce (which contains gluten) was subbed for a tasty alternative. The beef and ahi are locally sourced. Love this place.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Dedicated Fryer!! Were very knowledgeable about cross contamination. Bunless burger or salad are your options with fries!

Receipt has line item order with Celiac for extra caution.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Yummy burgers and the fries with aoli are the bomb. They charge you 20 cents for "no bun" which is hilarious! Shouldn't the burger sans bun and even lettuce be minus 20 cents?!?!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Delicious burgers! The patty was so good it didn't need much in the way of toppings but they had good topping options. I prefer to have a lettuce wrap instead of a bun so that worked out well here because they have no gf buns. The fries were as good as I expected and the aioli was beyond any expectations- I will be dreaming about that aioli! They seemed knowledgeable and I didn't have any reactions so it was safe for this celiac.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Burger was small for the price but the fries were great!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Out of many burger toppings when I visited. No GF buns just put on lettuce and burger was jut okay. But, the fries are amazing and cooked in a designated GF fryer!! Worth the trip even just for fries!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Excellent grass fed beef burger. No gluten free bun, so served with lettuce leaves on a plate with tomato, pickles and onion. Amazing fries with a yummy aioli dipping sauce. Fresh squeezed lemonade.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Absolutely delicious! Great burger (I opted without the bun and lettuce wrap) and fries. I know bunless burgers get old, but these are *good.*. Bonus points that the husband and kids were delighted too. Worth the stop.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The burgers were delicious. They do not have buns, but used lettuce as a top and bottom. I put sautéed mushrooms on mine and highly recommend it. The French fries were fine. I am very sensitive and did not get sick. I will eat here again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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