Bushfire Kitchen

9 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
8 ratings

As rated by the community

3433 Via Montebello
Carlsbad, CA 92009
From the owner

Bushfire has been serving gluten free menu items for the past 12 years, almost all of our menu items are gluten free.

On safety—All gluten free items are stored and prepped separately.

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

Love this establishment, great food. Bowls are amazing. Burgers are amazing. Gluten free cookie is delicious. Love the fries. Overall amazing and safe restaurant.

Owner Response

Hi randomceliac! Thank you for the love! We're thrilled you enjoyed the bowls, burgers, fries, and the gluten-free cookie. Can't wait to have you back for more amazing meals! 😊

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GF Menu Items
  • — Burgers, Fries, Cookies, Bread/Buns
1 month ago

Such a great establishment. So many marked gluten free options. Separate fryer for the fries. Such a good gluten free bun! Also love the gluten free teriyaki bowl, haven’t found a place to have that until Bushfire.

Owner Response

Hi Samantha! Thanks for your feedback. We're thrilled to receive such a wonderful review from you! It's our mission to provide exceptional dining experiences, and your kind words motivate us to continue delivering top-notch service and cuisine. Please visit us again soon!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Dessert, Burgers, Fries, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Gluten Sensitive
5 months ago

Great gluten free bun! Very gf knowledgeable! Had separate fryer.

Owner Response

Hi Vicki! We're thrilled to receive such a wonderful review from you! It's our mission to provide exceptional dining experiences, and your kind words motivate us to continue delivering top-notch service and cuisine. Please drop by again soon! :)

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free

Important

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

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From the owner


We take great care in making sure possible cross contamination is kept to a bare minimum. Our bread is toasted on a separate toaster and our fryer is dedicate to gluten free items only, We make our own hamburger buns and rolls for our sandwiches.

We serve amazing sandwiches & hamburgers with the some of the best gluten free fries you will ever experience. Almost all of our menu items are gluten free except for our mac & cheese, our empanadas and a few other select items. Everything is clearly marked on the menu if it is available gluten free.

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Brisket & spinach salad - delish!!!!
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Celiac
6 months ago

Stopped in while on vacation and had a great experience. The staff was knowledgeable, there was a great variety of gf options for the two of us who needed them (including some good kids’ options) and portions were big enough to split.

Owner Response

Hello Jokass! Thank you so much for your review! We always appreciate receiving feedback on how we’re doing. Your satisfaction is important to us and we'll forward it to our team. We look forward to your next visit!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Wheat Allergy
6 months ago

It’s been hard finding places that are good and trustworthy. I have a wheat allergy I’m learning to live with. Bushfire is Awesome. Great options. I had a delicious bowl and a hard cider. Great to have something close with so many gf options.

Owner Response

Hi Mauricio! Thank you for the fantastic review! Our dedicated chefs pour their hearts into crafting top-quality, delicious dishes, and we're thrilled to hear that they exceeded your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience in the near future!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Cider
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
1 year ago

Delicious food and most menu items are gluten free!

Owner Response

Hi Katie! Your positive feedback warms our hearts! We're dedicated to ensuring that every visit to our restaurant is memorable, and we're grateful for your patronage. Please join us again soon for another delightful meal.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 year ago

Great food and the best deal is happy hour from 2-5 beer and wine 1/2 off.

Owner Response

Hi Cindy! Thank you for choosing our restaurant and for sharing your positive experience with us! We value your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 year ago

I LOVE bushfire. They have fries that I can actually eat (crazy! dedicated fryer!!) and their meat’s pretty good too. I’m a pretty plain eater so I get one of their chicken plates, ask for no sauce, then get a side of fries and jasmine (white) rice. Their brussel sprouts are amazing as well. Their chicken can be a little dry, but its doordash-able which works for me.

Owner Response

Hello Abby! We're thrilled to receive such a wonderful review from you! It's our mission to provide exceptional dining experiences, and your kind words motivate us to continue delivering top-notch service and cuisine.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

I called the manager ahead of time. He told me about all the GF menu items (including all sauces). He detailed how they do glove changes, mark an order and follow it through prep, etc. Their fryer only cooks the regular French fries, sweet potato fries, and GF chicken tenders. They have GF buns or can get burger in a lettuce wrap. The food was great!

Owner Response

Hi Kristin! We sincerely appreciate your valuable review! Your recognition of our team's dedication means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience in the near future. Thank you for choosing us!

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2 years ago

Everything here is really good, lots of GF options. Short rib bowl is my fav. Their bushfire burger with the GF bun is pretty good, a bit thick, so I tend to get lettuce wrap instead.

Owner Response

Hi Dan! Thank you for the fantastic review! Our dedicated chefs pour their hearts into crafting top-quality, delicious dishes, and we're thrilled to hear that they exceeded your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience in the near future!

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Online ordering
  • — Takeout
  • — Healthy options
4 years ago

Eat here all of the time. GF sweet potato and regular fries in a GF frier! Everything is fresh and delicious.

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Online ordering
  • — Takeout
  • — Good with other allergies
Celiac
5 years ago

Pretty much everything here is GF (exception: bun for burgers). Staff is very knowledgeable and takes celiac and avoidance of cc very seriously! Chef came out to talk to me about my daughter’s celiac which was really nice as it wasn’t requested or expected but did give me a better sense of their competency that they could provide a safe meal for celiacs. Food is very good & filling. Live music on Fridays. Both indoor & outdoor seating. Don’t let the ordering at the counter fool you, this place is legit. We used to live around the corner from this restaurant and I’m kicking myself for not frequenting this restaurant more frequently as our new house (different state) does not have options like this.

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6 years ago
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Brisket & spinach salad - delish!!!!
8 years ago

Lots of healthy options Bowls, Salads, lettuce wrapped burgers.

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Reviews of this Chain

Celiac
1 week ago

Absolutely delicious with zero cross contamination!

Owner Response

Hi BornTooFly! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and that we were able to provide a positive experience. Hope to serve you again soon!

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2 weeks ago

Dry and mealy meat, overpriced for what you get. Service was so-so, brought out regular bread despite asking for gf meal.

Owner Response

Hi Eugene! We're sorry to hear about your experience. Thank you for your feedback and we hope to provide a better experience for you next time. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you need further assistance.

Gluten Intolerant
2 weeks ago

I've only ordered in from here, have yet to dine in!

I love all the food, salad, peri peri chicken and the side of gluten free bread is always welcome and delicious!

So grateful you exist!

Owner Response

Thank you so much for your kind words and support, Tina! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our peri peri chicken, salads, and gluten-free bread—it’s wonderful to know we’re hitting the mark for you. 😊 We truly appreciate your loyalty, and we’d love to welcome you for a dine-in experience whenever you’re ready. Thank you for letting us be a part of your meals!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Burgers, Salad, Dessert, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for wheat-free
Gluten Intolerant
3 weeks ago

This place was a delight. They have gluten free burgers, salads, bowls, and most impressively chicken tenders in a dedicated fryer. Yes they are on the kids menu but you get a decent portion of them with the option of regular or sweet potato fries. I will say the burger I tried was good but was lacking seasoning. Overall a good little spot.

Owner Response

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback, Karla! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our gluten-free options- it’s great to know they were a hit! 😊 We appreciate your feedback on the burger seasoning and will definitely take that into consideration to ensure we’re offering the best experience. Thanks again for stopping by—looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Burgers, Wings, Fries, Chicken Tenders & more
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
3 weeks ago

Ordered chicken teriyaki bowl with rice and butternut squash. Chicken was way over seasoned and overcooked. Dryyyyyy! Best part of my meal was the rice. Pass! Go to Jersey mikes across the way

Owner Response

Hi Nikki! Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the chicken was over-seasoned and overcooked. That’s not the experience we aim to provide. We’ll make sure to forward your feedback to our team so we can make some improvements. We hope you can give us another chance!

GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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