Betty's Burgers

3 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers
505 Seabright Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

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We dined at the one on 41st St. in Capitola. The sweet potato fries were very good, but I found two of the curly fries in my sweet potato fries. While some would be happy at an “accidental curly,“ since the curlys and regular fries are batter dipped, that’s not so great for a gluten sensitive or individual with celiac. The burger I had was OK. The gf bun was good, although, as with most GF buns, it started falling apart. But that’s just to be expected. The shakes are phenomenal. I had the Turkish coffee.

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 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Ate at the Betty's Eat In downtown. They were great and knew what they were taking about when it came to Gf. The GF bun is very good - I recommend the turkey burger with avocado.

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Pretty tasteless burgers, the person at the counter completely mess up up our order. They ended up giving my daughter regular bum instead of gf.

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Below Average

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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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Have never had an issue personally. But their fries aren’t safe which makes me sad

Great burger though!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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41st Ave. Location

Most delicious burger with GF bun! I suffered no ill effects. Staff was in the know & warned me to stay away from their floured fries.

On my second visit... I decided to try the salmon burger. The web site does not reveal if the salmon patty is GF. The staff assured me it was GF. Tough lesson: I got sick on the salmon burger.

I'll just stick to their excellent beef burgers in the future,

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I got glutened here!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Said it was gluten free but both my daughter and I had belly aches afterwards

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Really good burgers on a nice fluffy gfree bun. Fries unfortunately are breaded.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is pretty good. Unfortunately, the veggie burgers and French fries are not gluten free so I still always end up with a salad but I enjoy it. There are also a couple of portobello based options for those of us who are vegetarian and celiac and I'm sure they would be able to make a grilled cheese on their gluten free buns.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Hostess was helpful. I had to ask them specifically to clean the grill. Buns and veggie patties have gluten. So I asked them to clean it. Willing to accommodate. I saw hostess speak with the cooks. Noone seemed irritated. Chillis is gf and delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Not good at cross contamination... I would not trust if your celiac good burgers but not worth getting sick

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Gluten free buns available. Staff is knowledgeable about allergens. I did have to send my burger back, they forgot and added cheese. Quick service. No GF fries

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I was told the chicken sandwich gluten free the bread was. The chicken is soaked in soy sauce which is gluten. I asked 2xs they said no soy sauce , called in once and talked to them again when ordering and they said yes soaked in soy sauce .

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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This place was amazing! Their meat had a hint of fresh cut pastrami which made it unique. The girl at the counter was understanding and able to clearly and quickly tell me what item I may and may not have. After ordering I personally watched her inform the kitchen staff and action being taken. This of course was after I informed her I would need an ambulance out if done incorrectly. She informed me the fries were NOT gf as they share a fryer. However, they charge separate for every menu item, so I wasn't that sad to save some $$ Their bun is UNBELIEVABLE so close to the real thing !!! Soft warm and unlike ANY gf bread I have seen. I have to ask multiple times to make sure it was correct. They even brought it out separately from my family meal (which they always should)

Meal down. Amazing in my mouth and NO side effects :) My warning was heard!! Super sensitive celiac and I recommend

back a year later and still the BEST gf bun I have found. You still MUST be firm with them. But def worth it. :)) NO FRIES THOUGH . NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY manager says they are coated with flour. No fries.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We were looking forward to trying this based on other reviews. However, after talking with the manager we did not feel it was safe enough for a Celiac family. The staff was very nice but they said there would be cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Love eating here. The buns are amazing! Burgers are really good. I'm not super sensitive so I do eat the fries but there is no dedicated gf fryer. Some employees are more knowledgeable than others. Most will warn me about ordering fries when I order gf bun but some employees don't mention anything.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I love this place! They use grass-fed beef, super juicy! Their GF buns are great, but I usually just get mine 'bareback', wrapped in lettuce. The Point Grinder is my favorite! Fries are out, because they don't have a dedicated fryer, but the burger is more than enough to fill you up! I've never had a problem after eating here and I'm very sensitive.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Updated 10 years ago read full review

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My burger was good, the GF bun was indistinguishable from how I remember regular buns. Fries ARE NOT safe. I suggested they get some GF beer and the counter person was very receptive to it. I only gave it three stars because there are no fries or fry substitutes, like chips.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Just noticed on their menu they have GF buns for $1.50 extra! Didn't ask about the fryer but I used to love coming here before I found out I had celiac! So glad I can eat the "point grinder" on a GF bun. They also can wrap in lettuce.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Best GF bun I’ve ever had! So soft I had to go double check w chef that it was actually GF haha

Safety


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

— Very

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

Celiac

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Great experience and knowledgeable stuff. Make sure you mention your coeliac and they’ll make sure the cooks change their gloves etc.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Celiac

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Wonderful burger! I got it on lettuce wrap Fries were delicious with the garlic + mayonnaise sauce. I am super super sensitive to gluten and had no reaction whatsoever! Us Americans are used big burgers- this one wasn’t so big- but with the chips (fries) made quite the lunch

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Best GF burgers I've had. Knowledgeable staff. Coeliac safe. Coated Chicken burgers can be made with grilled chicken The vegan buns are the Gluten free buns. Chips are Gf

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Celiac

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Best burgers and service on the Gold Coast great fry's very knowledgeable staff very safe thanks to all the crew a Betty's for looking after me

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

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