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

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74-5599 Pawai Pl
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

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

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Updated 5 months 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Fries

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

Overall Rating

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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