Hammerhead's

29 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Fish & Chips, Fries
80 Ottawa St N
Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z1, Canada
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The perfect spot for fish and chips. Can't tell it's gluten free.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Drive as far as you need to so you can enjoy this amazing food! So delicious and dedicated gluten free!! A real treat! Restaurant is carry out.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely amazing fish & chips! Always piping hot & fresh. Usually get the haddock & fries but everything I’ve tried has been delicious…calamari, shrimp, scallops, curry & fried chicken. I don’t even normally like fried chicken, but Hammerhead’s version is amazing…boneless & so tender & flavourful. This place made me realize being diagnosed celiac was going to be ok & I was still going to be able to eat my favourite foods. Thanks so much for offering amazing gluten free food! Owner & staff are fantastic & I look forward to my monthly visits…well worth the drive from Paris!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Reported to be dedicated gluten-free and celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Fish & Chips
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Poutine, small order!
Haddock fish and chips
Gluten-Free at Hammerhead's
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Unaware that this was not a sit down restaurant. We showed up with four of us. One table and 2 chairs. So we had to leave as it was too cold to sit outside. Didn’t get to eat this delicious looking food. Next time for sure!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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amazing fish and chips great service

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Little gem in the Hammer. Owner is celiac and only makes stuff he can eat. My partner and I split the three piece rock fish with fries and coleslaw. More than enough food for both of us and super tasty. Hundee P would recommend and will visit again.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I whole-heartedly agree with the other reviewers. This place is great! They really care about their customers and their food, and it shows. I feel safe eating here, and the fish & chips are exquisite.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Without a question the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. The owner has celiac disease and doesn’t cook what he can’t eat. My go to is the halibut dinner for two and their fried scallops and shrimp. My husband who has zero diet restrictions agrees that it’s the best fish and chips he’s ever had.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

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We had delicious fish and chips. The portions were huge. The restaurant is gluten free. The owner told us he is celiac and explained how everything is made from the ground up gluten free.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome service-everything is gluten free!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Owner is celiac and this place is amazing!!!!!!! Everything they make is delicious!!!!! Dedicated gf and even my non celiac hubby and daughter love it!!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

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Superb communication, service and attention to detail. Separate fryers for chips, for shellfish. 2 of our 6 are GF, but all of us thoroughly enjoyed the haddock and chips. Scallops and street corn also great. Mostly takeout but some sidewalk seating.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing fish and chips! I agree with the other reviewer, fish and chips are so delicious I almost cried too. What a treat this was for us. Thank you, Hammerhead’s!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

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For context, this was my first fish and chips after being diagnosed with celiac 3 years prior and I nearly cried because it was THAT good. Honestly the best fish and chips I've ever had in Canada, even before diagnosis. It actually rivaled some of the gluten ones I tried in Cornwall, UK, which is no small feat.

The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. It was greasy, but not drowning in oil. The batter was crisp, but not rock hard like the result you get with a lot of gluten free batters that use rice or corn. It was phenomenal. The owner was lovely to speak with and he has celiac himself, so the entire place is dedicated gluten free (with his only exception being for malt vinegar). It's not a sit down restaurant, but a cute little shop you can take out from and it seems to be a local favourite, even among those who aren't gluten free, which should tell you everything you need to know about its quality.

I also tried their fried chicken and seafood chowder, which were both very tasty as well, but the fish and chips were the real star. I highly, highly recommend.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Ordered fish and chips and fried chicken, all delicious!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 12 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I order from here without reservation. It’s such a treat to be able to enjoy old favourites and not fear a reaction. The food is excellent every time and the service is fantastic.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Truly the best fish and chips I have had…. Along with their fried shrimp and scallops! A “must” when we are in town visiting family.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Amazing food, was very impressed! The whole family enjoyed. Will definitely return. We has fries, coleslaw and haddock.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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This is absolutely the best fish & chips! 100% GF facility. No worry of cross contamination. Our friends that don’t need GF also love this place. It’s a 45 min drive for me but it’s worth it. It is take out only.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome fish and chips! Totally gluten free kitchen! Have other specials as well, posts them on Facebook, Lobster rolls look delicious

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Gluten-free fish and chips are elusive for us celiacs even in some of the most populated and popular cities. And if you are able to find something, the batter is hit and miss. I have to say that Hammerheads F&C gives even the best regular F&C a run for their money IMO! Highly recommend for anyone with CD or gluten intolerance, sensitivity or allergy. And who are in the area or driving through. This place is dedicated GF and I am happy we tried it. Sadly, we are from out of town and we will definitely be back next time we are in the area! Just excellent!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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We had Hammerheads for the first time recently. WOW! Best fish and chips EVER!!!! Even my gluten-eating partner said it was excellent. We'll definitely go back, and I highly recommend it. EVERYTHING is gluten free đź‘Ťđź‘Ť

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Ask for your fish well done or they might have soggy batter from my experience.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Delicious gluten free fish and chips. Friendly service. Great prices

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Everything is dedicated gluten free! Amazing fish and chips.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food. Gluten free kitchen so we could eat with confidence.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Dedicated gluten free. Amazing.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent substainable fresh fish.

Homemade French fries

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Fish was excellent with light batter. Service was awesome.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious! My husband was told everything is gluten except the little packets of barley malt vinegar which we just didn't get. 5 out of 5*

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything in this place is GF except little malt sachets ....

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The best GF fish and chips and nicest people working there. Totally recommended!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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So incredibly good!!!!! Must try if able to come, you won’t be disappointed!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome gluten free fish and chips. Celiac safe! Friends and family can't tell the difference. Really great fish, fresh and cooked to perfection! Love this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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100% gluten free, amazing fish and chips

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Didn’t get to eat the food, but I didn’t want to hurt the rating so I put it as 5 stars. I just wanted to make sure people know it is not very big inside so it’s not a sit down restaurant.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Made to order fish and chips. Owner was very personable while he made our food, explained that he had skin reactions while working near a pizza oven at a previous restaurant and wanted to open his own GF safe place. It was obvious he takes care and pride in his food. He showed us the only gluten containing item in the place were individual packets of malt vinegar if customers wanted it. Several options of fish and sizes, some side orders such as poutine cole slaw and mushy peas. We did not need additional fries but I wanted to try the poutine. Large portions. We took leftovers with us. He also offered a daily special.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely deliciously fish and chips and awesome staff.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic place! My 14 y.o is celiac, the whole family (+3 non-celiac) can enjoy wonderful fish and chips! Also delicious soups :)

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic food and fantastic people! Lots of variety and delicous. And.so.wonderfully...gluten free! We are regulars.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Completely gluten free kitchen! Absolutely fantastic fish and chips!!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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