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Crave Real Burgers

20 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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7465 N Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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GF bun and highlighted GF options. No dedicated fryer, although I have celiac and ate them the first time I went and forgot to ask and had no problems.

Safety


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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

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
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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The food is good, but got sick the last two times I are there. Their fryer is NOT dedicated. I haven't been there in a while because of this.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Good options, but both my son (gluten intolerant) and I (Celiac) got really sick.

Updated 5 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

  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Celiac

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It is not celiac safe and there is NOT a dedicated fryer.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The kitchen staff is careless and has a lack of knowledge when it comes to gluten free. There is no excuse for a gluten free order to come out with a regular bun.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good, but definitely overpriced! I recently started going here with a friend before being diagnosed, and was happy to find out they can make things gluten free. I went there for the first time since being diagnosed last week, and was happy with what I ordered. I will say the burgers have a tendency to be a little dry and overcooked, so I usually order them less done than I would somewhere else, and that helps. The gluten free bun was very good, but expensive ($2.50!). I wouldn't mind the up-charge so much if they weren't already way overpriced (especially since I'm removing other items from the burger to make it gf). I ended up paying almost $20 after tip, for just the burger and a side salad (lettuce with strawberries and dressing). I will definitely stick to bunless from now on, and probably won't go very much with the cost as high as it is for what you get.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Delicious burgers. I love that no matter how many times I've been my burger has always been thoroughly cooked unlike most burger joints. Don't worry if the "fixings" aren't on the burger you want. Add them. I always design my own burger and they are very accomidating. Sweet potato fries are YUMMY. Yes, it is expensive, but at least here you are getting your money's worth.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Super slow! There was a 20 minute wait, plus 15 minutes before we were able to put our order on, plus at least another 30 to get our food! The waiter double checked on all the sauces and toppings for me and subbed all the fried stuff out. That was extremely helpful. The burgers and sandwiches all come with a side but the only option that is gluten free is a side salad, which consists of a medium bowl of nothing but salad greens and dressing. That's it. No tomato, no carrots, just greens. $2.50 up charge for the gluten free bun. It was a little pricey for what I actually got, since really I paid about $14.50 for one burger, since the side salad was not really a salad. Burger was good though, just not worth $14.50.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I had a very yummy burger here. Staff was very knowledgable, friendly, and helpful. Wish they would dedicate a GF frier for the fries, definitely look good and wish I could have tried them. Otherwise they have a unique burger selection worth trying and opt for the side salad instead of fries.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 8 years ago read full review

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After reading here about a dedicated fryer & others eating the french fries, we were disappointed to be told by our server that they do NOT have a separate, dedicated gf fryer! Our 9 year old is highly gluten intolerant, so we definitely passed on the fries- which is a bummer, because he was looking forward to those with his burger. He settled for a side salad, but ended up with not many (like 1) gf dressing choices. Overall, it was a good experience & we all liked our burgers!!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Outstanding gf burger joint and the servers are extremely knowledgeable!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Wonderful burgers! Have eaten there a few times and will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food ! Odd combinations ! Come hungry ! Was great with daughter gluten allergy plus they use local bakeries and beers ! Wtg! CRB We will definitely eat here again !

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Gourmet burgers, great selection, excellent GF buns. Dedicated fryer.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Super yummy burgers! Bun held together nicely...shake was delish. Staff was knowledgeable...

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Knowledgable staff and the bun was so good I had to ask where they got their gluten free bakery. I was very pleased that no one seemed confused or frustrated when I asked about gluten free items.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great tasting burgers with lots of items to choose from.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great burgers, can get veggie or buffalo for a bit more. Fries are wonderful as well. Bun was really good and didn't fall apart at all!!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant

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Don’t offer a gluten free menu, there menu on it has burgers with labels option of (available gluten free). Which doesn’t mean all can have gluten free bun, it would be no bun. Meanwhile only four burgers had this choice. Rest of the menu is very confusing. Learned that all their fries are battered in flour even the regular. Then all their sauces are usually mixed there so salads can’t have sauce. So if you can’t eat gluten I recommend not going.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Overall Rating

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Told them I was celiac and got a side salad with my burger. It came out with croutons, I sent it back and they picked them off (forgetting some) added a little lettuce and brought back out.

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Average

Symptomatic Celiac

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Cross contamination central. I got incredibly sick from eating here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac

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They do not have a dedicated fryer and the gluten free bun is outrageously expensive on top of an already expensive burger. If you would like to spend $20 on an ok burger, this is your place.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac

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NOT celiac friendly! While they have gluten free buns, they are a cross contamination nightmare! Today was the third and last time I have been glutened and gotten sick. Seems they have NO desire to attempt to help those with dietary issues

Celiac friendly?

No

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