BCB Company Hillcrest

I’m confused about previous reviews as I stopped here for a bagel and spoke with one of the workers. She said they offer GF bagels but that cross contamination was very high and actually told me since I have celiac she would not recommend I eat there. I didn’t end up getting anything, but I’m not sure if she wasn’t educated on their practices or if previous posters were glutened? If you come here be sure to ask lots of questions!

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

— Not at all

Go there every weekend !! Best bagels

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

Super good bagel!

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

Gluten free bagels are TO DIE FOR!!! Most gluten free bagels are simply round bread with a hole in the middle...but these are ACTUAL BAGELS!! Like real, delicious, flavorful, fluffy, (did I say delicious?) bagels! It’s been 3 years since I got diagnosed with celiac and this is the first bagel I’ve had that I act ENJOYED! So darn good!

My wife is sensitive to gluten and can handle cross contamination. Ordered her an everything bagel and she basically said I was her knight in shining armor cause it tasted like a real bagel. When she kept saying ‘I love you’ I’m not sure if that was for me or the bagel. I suspect the bagel.....

Their everything bagels are out of this world. They are truly NY style. Younger son went for the dairy free sourdough option! My other son enjoyed a gluten free crepe.

Celiac friendly?

No

I cannot comment on the GF bagels because we weren't able to safely order them. The person at the register let us know that the bagels are sliced with the same equipment as the normal bagels. We asked for an unsliced bagel to go and apparently they are all pre-sliced. Bummer!

Celiac friendly?

No

NOT CELIAC FRIENDLY• Lot of mess, my bagel was prepared with the same kitchen tools of other kind of breads. I wanted a crêpes, they gave me a bagel, I asked if it was gluten-free as I'm celiac, and they looked at me confused. I felt sick going home. Their fault?

Celiac friendly?

No

They have gf "everything" and "plain" bagels that are made at a gf facility. They also have gf crepes and soup. If you mention gluten allergy they take extra care to avoid cross contamination. The bagels are delicious! Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes