Gluten-Free at Happy Joe's

Not celiac safe. Huge cross contamination risk.

Prior to ordering I saw one of the staff press a pizza crust into the pan and with the same hand, reach into the mozzarella cheese container to top the crust. The cheese was then cross contaminated.

Once I saw this, I didn’t even bother to ask about their safety protocol for their gluten free pizzas.

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

— Not at all

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/None

I have tried their gf pizza twice and both times I have been sick. I won't be trying again. Hope this helps others.

I have had the pizza a number of times, gf and cauliflower. I believe they can also make df. Of course it will never be as good as their regular pizza I’ve liked it. Can’t speak for safety measures as I’ve never watched them make it, although you can if you so choose.

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?

— Good

I have had their gluten free pizza many times over the last five years and I have never had a problem. I always ask them to change their gloves and such as I will be super sick if I get any gluten. They always assure me that they are very careful with GF preparation. So far, so good. I will continue to enjoy their GF pizza.

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

— Very

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?

— Good

Pizza is Above average for gluten free. Eat here when iam in Burlington on business. Never get sick or had any gluten reaction.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

LOVE happy joes pizza. It’s not dedicated GF but they cook the pizza on a tin pan with a pizza liner underneath. Never had an issue.

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

— Very

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

I was happy with my gluten free pizza today from Happy Joes. I had absolutely no issues.

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

— Excellent

Ordered GF pizza twice in the past 3 months since being diagnosed. Bad reaction both times. Guessing there is cross contamination happening.

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Two types of gluten free crusts are available and both tasty. Nacho chips used on taco pizza are also MSG free, which is great. Common ovens and prep areas used, so cross contamination is likely.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

The take ingredients from communal bins and didn't change their gloves. I Got really sick.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

I Ordered a Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza with Small Sweet Tea at Happy Joes in Dupercue

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Gluten free pizza is one of the BEST I’ve had. SOOOO GOOD. Only 1 size available.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

My stomach ends up so upset anytime I have the GF still. I have a friend who use to work there and says they typically don’t wipe down anything before preparing the GF crust.

Celiac friendly?

No

Ordered a gluten free taco pizza & within 2 hours broke out in celiac rash/DH & was sick for over a week. Avoid! A cross contamination nightmare!

Celiac friendly?

No

They have gluten free pizza but the last time I ate here I reacted to it. Guessing cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

We used to get Happy Joes GF pizza in Coralville, Ia with rarely an issue of cross contamination. In the past few months there has been a change in management or ownership according to delivery team. Since that time, 2 of 3 pizzas have resulted in symptoms of exposure. Unfortunately the Coralville HJ is no longer an option for pizza for us.

I know many who love their gf pizza. I’m just not a fan. But glad that they offer this option to our community.

The gluten free pizza is great, but not all of the workers are trained to not cross-contaminate it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Good pizza. Taco is my fav and didn't get sick.

Happy Joe's offers all of their pizzas on a small gluten-free crust. Happy Joe's takes extra precautions to ensure the pizza does not come in contact with gluten. I have had Happy Joe's meat-lovers pizza numerous times with no issues. Highly recommend! Fairly inexpensive pizza too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The pizza was delicious. I only gave it four stars because the size of the pizzas were even smaller than pizza ranch but for the same or more price. However, it was nice being able to enjoy their signature taco pizza!

Talked with the manager when we arrived. They were aware of cross contamination concerns and used separate toppings and sauce, as well as clean utensils and a clean prep area. Our daughter loved the gluten free crust. For ice cream, the server used a clean scoop on request and even let us see the ingredient label on the ice cream to ensure we felt comfortable. They acknowledge that there is gluten in the kitchen but seemed to take all steps to mitigate cross contamination. We had a very positive experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Used the same pizza cutter to cut my gluten-free pizza (was a glutened pizza cutter).

Celiac friendly?

No

Happy Joe's has gluten free pizza and toppings. I love the meat and taco pizzas. Toppings are gluten free and so is the Jogurt. I have Celiac Disease and I done at Happy Joe’s frequently.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was helpful and I didn’t get sick.. cruet was better at the Happy Joe’s in Davenport where jungle bungle is..*pics attached(pizza and taco salad)*

I had a 1 topping GF pizza .. I was fine afterwards and the pizza tasted almost regular lol !!! Also I’m intolerant.

Meat,crust,spices are all not gluten free in most. Ask if it also a dedicated gluten free facility.

Udi's crust, small size only. Could eat a salad. Given the size of the town, I was happy. Would guess that cross sensitivity might be a problem, but my gluten sensitive spouse had no issues.

Celiac friendly?

No

the pizza is excellent here, and I've never had a problem. I always get the taco joe, though I love that their pepperoni is a bit spicy as well! compared to the Grand Forks location, they make them here so much better. I'm guessing they have some GF crusts unthawed, instead of sending them in frozen. I was eating these weekly for a while, once I tried it...

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Family member got sick both times, avoid at all costs, go across the street to the Mexican restaurant

Loved this place before knowing about my gluten allergy, pizza tastes and has consistency similar to their regular pizzas. Not the best gluten free pizza but good.

had a gluten-free pizza, taste pretty good

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff of this restaurant is very friendly and they were really pleasant and patient about answering or questions about how they prepared the pizza. They have gluten free crusts, prepare the pizzas on a separate clean sheet of paper, change out the brushes for the sauce, and use a clean cutter. The pizza was very good and tasted like the standard Happy Joes's pizza. What more could we ask for?

Celiac friendly?

Yes

great to see these options here. I've eaten here several times with no reaction

Not safe for cross contamination reasons but if you don't have an allergy it doesn't taste bad!

very attentive to my daughter who has celiac. we have eaten here quite a few times and have had no issues. great staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not cheep but was close to my pre celiac memory of the pizza. I called first and they were able to tell me their process with no hesitation.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Pizza was just okay. Gf crust tasted like cardboard. Was probably udi's. Mushrooms are from a can. Husband loved the wheat crust though. Better for those who can eat gluten!

wonderful GF pizza and very affordable!

If you have celiac diease Avoid. I've never been so sick before. No precautions taken. Cooks uses everything for same containers. Cross contamination nightmare.

Celiac friendly?

No

Only gave 1 star because I could do less. Doesn't even deserve that. they use same pans they cook there non gluten-free pizzas on. No separate kitchen space. They use no precautions AVOID

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

No

Good pizza, never been sick. I only gave 4 stars because of the cost and their gluten free crust is always undercooked.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We visit Dubuque every other year, and going to Happy Joe's is a must!! I loved them before I went GF, so I was a little worried about their Gf crust. I have to say, the GF taco pizza tastes the same as the non-GF pizza! Yum! I can't wait to go back!

We called and asked a bunch of questions and it sounded like we might be able to eat there, but we found out they do not switch utensils and use the same ladle and sauce to put on every pizza gluten free or not. Due to cross contamination issues we were unable to eat there

Celiac friendly?

No