Willie's Hot Chicken
9 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Fries
Safety Rating
9 ratings
As rated by the community
74-5599 Pawai Pl
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
Tenders were delicious and filling! They told me the tenders, sweet potato fries, and one other side I can’t remember were all safe!
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?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Came here a little weary about a previous poor review, asked about gluten free and they told me they had a separate cook space and there was no risk of cross contamination. So I ordered some chicken tenders and sweet potato fries which have their own dedicated fryer as well. When it came out it was crispy chicken, not grilled. I thought they got it wrong but turns out they have a gf breading and I did confirm that they have a separate fryer. It was delicious to have fried chicken for the first time in years. Yummy sauces. No reactions post meal. Super pleased with my experience!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Review
Very Good in my opinion. I’ve got a friend there …
gluten-free Tenders and sweet potato fries. Dedicated fryer only for gluten-free tenders ! Haven’t been sick after this. Knowledgeable !
Best chicken I have ever eaten …!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
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Review
I had high hopes after recent previous reviews. I went out of my way to try this place out. Chicken is gluten free but not made in a dedicated fryer. They have no dedicated fryer. Seemed like a nice place in general though. Just not celiac safe.
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?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
Review
Loved this place! They have gluten free fried chicken and fries. The food was great. We really enjoyed sitting outside listening to the live music. We went twice it was so good!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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
Review
Such a great place! Easy to be gf! They have a dedicated fryer for the chicken and the fries and sweet potatoes fries are safe! Sauces we all safe also! Meals usually come on bread but our gf order came without! Very tasty, crispy and so nice to have the gf option!
Huge orders! 2 older kids could have shared the chicken tender order!
Great atmosphere for a large group! Loved the outdoor seating and entertainment.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
Quality & Quantity
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 dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Excellent gluten free tenders and fries. Must do for GF Kona.
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?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Staff knowledgeable about celiac and lots of choices on the menu. Separate fryer for GF chicken and fries.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the 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?
— Good
Review
Can’t believe more people don’t know about this place! Gluten free chicken tenders, crispy and tasty. Cooked in seperate part of kitchen it own fryer also could have the sweet potatoe fries. The chicken was amazing and wish I found this place earlier in our stay. Staff new about celiac disease and made us feel good. Nothing is labelled GF but the chicken tenders are.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
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
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