Hat Creek Burger Co.

7 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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6 ratings

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5400 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
3 days ago

i’m celiac and i’ve been a few times with no reaction. as long as you aggressively emphasize it with the cashier, you should be okay. i say i have a severe allergy and i haven’t had any issues! their burgers remind of what it was like before i was gluten free

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  • — Fries, Burgers, Sandwiches, Tater Tots
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

Was very clear about my celiac disease. And was careful to only order gluten free items. A few minutes after eating, started having a very clear reaction. Extremely disappointed and will not be coming back to any hat creek locations. Now I will be sick for days because of negligence regarding cross contact.

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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
3 months ago

Always an amazing gluten free experience

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Salad & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety
  • — Dedicated fryer

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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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Gluten Intolerant
6 months ago

all of their fried food is gluten free !! including the chicken nuggets and the chicken pattys. great chicken sandwich !!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets & more
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Food flagged
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  • — Good for tree-nut free
Celiac
9 months ago

This is our go-to for burgers and chicken nuggets. (Fried GF nuggets have been hard to find!) It’s always tasty and have never had any cross-contamination issues

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets & more
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
1 year ago

I’ve not gotten sick here and it satisfies my cravings for yummy fried food!

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

I tried the fries and tater tots twice and had issues both times. Now I stick with the chicken burger on lettuce (no bun) and I haven’t had a reaction. Pretty good fast food, just a shame the fries aren’t gf safe.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

This was my first place that’s not 100% gluten free after getting diagnosed with celiac- it was tasty and I had 0 reaction- they use different fryers for breaded/non-breaded but shakes are all the same blender!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Dinner
  • — Good for kids
  • — Lunch
Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

All fried stuff is gluten-free, including their fried pickles and chicken nuggets. Can also get a gf fried chicken sandwich here bc they have the gf bun. Or you can get a burger with gf bun. So nice to have a gluten-free fast food/fried food place, because that is usually where I struggle to find something I can eat safely. I basically almost cried when I discovered Hat Creek’s gf options lol.

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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
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Dinner
  • — Takeout
  • — Good for kids
  • — Lunch
Celiac
2 years ago

Got the fried chicken patty on GF bun and seasoned fries. I really enjoyed my meal especially getting to try it with the fry sauce and Hat sauce. Decided I liked the Hat sauce the best. Did not get sick. Avoid the happy sauce because I was advised that it is not gluten-free. In a previous review someone said the mustard was not GF so I avoided their mustard but that reviewer may have been referring to the Happy sauce.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Other
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Dinner
  • — Takeout
  • — Good for kids
Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

This is the only fast food place I can eat without getting sick. Their chicken flashers and all the fried sides are gluten free because they use a corn based batter and there’s no cross contamination. All the sauces are Gf except for the mustard. Some shakes are gf but there is cross contamination from the shake machine.

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

Outstanding. Great food friendly staff. Gluten free and safe eating, 5 stars

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  • — Takeout
Celiac
4 years ago

Love Hat Creek, so many safe GF options!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
  • — Takeout
  • — Good for kids
4 years ago

It’s so nice to finally have a drive-thru burger again!! Never have gotten glutened and the GF buns are amazing! Just be up front about being Celiac/gluten allergy and they make sure you’re safe.

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

Morons for food allergies. Hand you a sheet for allergies with zero modifications done. So is basically useless for knowing what you can order. And can't tell you what is in the gluten free bun. I won't chance it here. Texas sucks for allergies.

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Celiac
4 years ago

I love this place. It’s my new favorite GF burger. We go so much now, they know my daughter’s name! Super friendly staff, and they know their stuff. Fries are delicious, and their sauces are great! Also, I’ve been doing low carb and their Paleo bowl is great!

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Celiac
5 years ago

Super easy and delicious! Very helpful gluten free menu, knowledgeable staff, dedicated friers. I had the chicken fingers and they were delicious!

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Celiac
5 years ago

Let them know it is an allergy when you order and they will prevent cross contamination. GF is marked on the menu and they have a dedicated fryer. The chicken flashers were good and I even tried fried pickles for the first time.

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5 years ago

Hamburger bun did not fall apart and the meat had a good, fresh flavor. Chicken nuggets are very good too. Love the sauces especially the fry sauce. Staff is always friendly.

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Celiac
6 years ago
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6 years ago

Dedicated fryer. Daughter did not get sick.

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Celiac
7 years ago

They are very gluten friendly. All of the sides are gluten-free and nothing with gluten is fried so the French fries are safe. GF is marked on the menu. The salad dressings are gluten-free, but the self-serve sauces over by the fountain machine are not. It appears that the grain burger is not gluten-free. But there are options for meat-eaters as noted on the menu.

7 years ago

Almost everything is GF. The Flashers are great. The hamburgers are good. All the sides are GF. For some crazy reason, however, the have all these GF options but no GF buns. Still really good.

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7 years ago

Chicken Flashers (nuggets) are GF as well as ALL sides! Fun place for kids. Super friendly staff.

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8 years ago

celiac friendly, GF burgers and chicken nuggets. dedicated fryer. the Holy grail for a fast food joint.

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Celiac
8 years ago

My daughter loved the chicken nuggets- and fried pickles-what a treat for a kid with celiacs

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8 years ago

Finally got to have gluten free fried pickles.

Celiac
8 years ago
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8 years ago

So exciting to have chicken nuggets!!! Their fryer is only gf so it's safe. Very yummy!!

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Celiac
8 years ago

Best chicken nuggets I've had since being diagnosed with celiac almost 10 years ago!

8 years ago

They seriously need GF buns!!

Celiac
8 years ago

Great if your craving chicken nuggets & deep fried pickles (they are as amazing as they sound). Always have had super friendly service and it's a fun location to take friends or family when they come into town.

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Celiac
8 years ago
Celiac
8 years ago

This is my go to place for fries!!! I also love the salad with their chicken flashers (it's not your usual fast food salad). Taste great and no icky side effects due to gluten exposure.

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Celiac
9 years ago
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10 years ago

Hat's off to Hat Creek Burger Company for ONLY offering Gluten Free chicken nuggets, aka "Flashers." So crispy and delicious! Only wish there were more locations!

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Reviews of this Chain

2 days ago

When I’m hungry for a burger and fries/tots, HCBC is my go to. I have always had a good experience. I travel a lot up and down I35, and I have stopped at every location along that route and have never been glutened. Their customer service is always great and the food is consistent. Safety 100%!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Salad & more
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Ulcerative Colitis
3 days ago

Fantastic!! All fried stuff is GF! The fried chicken sandwich was amazing! Love their happy sauce! DF/gf!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fried Chicken, Chicken Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Burgers & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

We were really impressed with Hat Creek. Definitely highest % of the menu being gf compared to any other fast food, and was the best gf fast food weve had before. We tried to Bacon Royale, nuggets, fries, and fried pickles. Everything was delicious, and the batter was perfect. Plenty of sauces available as well (+ the fry sauce was perfect!). We will definitely be stopping the next time were near a hat creek again!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Salad & more
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  • — Dedicated fryer
1 week ago

People are use to gluten free orders! Very friendly, very knowledgeable. Food is great and you have a choice of burger or chicken nuggets. All sides are gluten free!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety
  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
3 weeks ago

Food was delicious and my non celiac kids loved it. I love the chicken nuggets and fries.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Salad & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety
  • — Dedicated fryer

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