Pono Burger

2 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers
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2 ratings

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829 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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They can fry your fries in a dedicated fryer by request!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing burger

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Incredible gluten free bun. They also had the gluten reduced beer, Stone Delicious IPA, on tap!!!! Amazing burger place, would highly recommend to anyone gluten free.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant

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Gluten Sensitive

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The burgers are very good with a gluten free bun so much so that I had 2 the fries are not safe to have as done in the same frier as everything else. The place is like a rustic shack but made up buy the food

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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So after a few contrasting reviews, I was a little worried to try Pono burger, but luckily I had a great meal! I saw in previous reviews the mention of soy sauce and shared fryers, but I guess they must’ve changed their practices recently! The server said they only use Tamari (not soy sauce) now, the fries have a dedicated fryer, and the gluten free buns get put on a plate before toasted (I think he also said in a separate toaster, but can’t swear to that.) I had the portobello burger on a GF brioche bun, and after I didn’t react to that, I had some fries as well. I am a SUPER sensitive celiac, but had no problems! So excited to add another restaurant where I can safely eat!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Really knowledgeable, let them know it’s an allergy! They have gluten free bun! However fries are cooked in same fryer as onion rings so not celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Knowledgeable about Celiac. Piku burger is amazing. Ask for it lettuce wrap

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Amazing gluten free burguer! We tried the Posh burguer and it is expledid!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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We eat a very good gluten free hamburger!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I have eaten at a couple of locations and got glutened here. It sucks because the burgers are grass fed and great. Turns out the bacon is cooked on the grill where soy sauce touches and they told me this after I ate and had gone over cross contamination and grill safety. Unfortunately I won't be eating here again

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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A unique burger experience. Try it. You'll like it. Make sure to ask the waitor what burgers can be made gluten-free. Cross-contamination could be a problem, though I didn't have a problem this time.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best GF burger I have ever had.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Pretty good- I had a burger with figs, hazelnuts, and Brie cheese. Loved the combo and loved that my kids were filling themselves up with good quality food. They loved their gluten free buns.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Great burger. Can't remember if fries are safe but I think they are?!?! Was there a while ago...

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best gluten free burgers that I ate. Very nice gluten free bun, the chef is amazing.Going there minimum once a month when I am in LA

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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