BJ's Brewhouse

7 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert, Pizza

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment if you are celiac or must avoid cross-contact.

Safety Rating
2 ratings

As rated by the community

24032 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

I originally wanted to order the Great White Pizza with the gluten free crust, but our server recommended the Chicken Bacon Ranch instead. He wasn't sure if the alfredo sauce on the Great White was entirely gluten free and he wanted to be extra safe since I have Celiac. My new pizza was delicious and I ate the whole thing! I also ordered a gluten free mini pizookie and that was amazing as always. The service was very quick & I didn't feel sick the day after.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Dinner
8 years ago

Only one star because I had to . My daughter never eats out because of the anxiety of being glutened. Tonight, she was glutened so badly, we barely made it home before she became violently ill. My husband found a noodle in his gluten free dish. The gluten free dishes were delivered to the table at the same time with the gluten dishes, waitress knocked my daughters silverware off of her plate and picked it up with her gluten contaminated hands, not even realizing this could be an issue. She ordered a gluten free pizza and a gluten free pazookie. Never again. Now my daughter will spend the rest of her birthday and the days following sick.

8 years ago

I eat here regularly with my family. BBQ chicken chopped salad "with no onion strings" and a gluten allergy explained is what I order. Others in my party get the gluten free pizza. We have never gotten ill from this location and feel comfortable eating here. For extra calories and enjoyment, get the gluten free chocolate chip pizookie. It's TOO good.

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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9 years ago

Love BJs! It tastes great and I actually talked to a manager when they first started their gf menu years ago and they are very good at avoiding cross contamination. One of the best places to get gf pizza and the pazookie is wonderful too, of course!

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Symptomatic Celiac
10 years ago

Had gf pizza and a wedge salad. Very tasty and did not get sick. I feel super safe eating here.

12 years ago

Excellent experiences every time! Yummy foods on the gf menu!

Reviews of this Chain

6 days ago

Went there for dinner last night. I am celiac. I got their prime rib French dip. I had no reaction. I read in some of the reviews before that the french fries are gluten-free. They say on the menu that you can substitute and get the gluten-free fries. However, they do not have a separate fryer so I wouldn’t suggest that. I ordered the side salad instead.

GF Menu Items
  • — Salad, Bread/Buns, Burgers
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety
  • — No dedicated fryer
Gluten Intolerant
1 week ago

I ordered takeout via their website; on the menu while ordering it has a special section labeled "gluten sensitive." I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and the cheddar mashed potatoes for the side. It was delicious! I am on vacation with my family for a week and we will probably eat there again on this trip and probably future trips

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety
  • — No dedicated fryer
1 week ago

Great place! They have great protocols to keep food separate and waiter was vey knowledgeable.

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

I was nervous about coming here since it hasn’t been reviewed in a while, but I had a great experience! While there were only a handful of options on the menu (I believe 2 salads, 2 bowls, gf buns for burgers and gf crust for pizza, and 1 pizookie) I felt very relieved seeing those items clearly labeled on the menu. I got the BJ’s brewhouse bowl (you can add meat or keep it vegetarian, I kept mine vegetarian to keep it simple) and let my server know I had celiac disease and couldn’t have gluten. He told me there’s a separate area in the kitchen where they would prepare my meal and that they would be very careful. My meal came out first to prevent cross contamination as much as possible, and it was delicious! I then got a gf chocolate chip pizookie, which was brought out before the others at the table and with the ice cream still in its cup to prevent cross contamination. It was delicious! I am very grateful for this experience, and I did not get sick!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Salad, Dessert, Bread/Buns, Ice Cream & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Asymptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

Just be careful and ask for the manager to place your order! (A waiter once convinced us that they had a dedicated fryer so we “could have the fries”. I spoke to the manager just in case and he said they did have a different fryer but the fries are still breaded so absolutely not GF!)

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Pizza

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