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Ben's Fast Food restaurant in Los Angeles
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Ben's Fast Food

Ben's Fast Food operates a dedicated gluten-free kitchen.

GF·CoeliacA+
VeganA
VegA
DairyA+
SoyA+
SugarA
PescB
KetoB
Address615 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA
CuisineVegan · Vegetarian · Fast food
Price
Hours
Mon9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Tue9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Wed9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Thu9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Fri9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Sat10:30 AM to 1:00 AM
Sun10:30 AM to 1:00 AM
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

A+
confidence 85%
Verifiably safe ·what tier A+ means

Ben's Fast Food operates a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The kitchen uses no flour, no wheat, and no fryers, and it is used exclusively by the team. The entire menu is gluten-free by default, built around naturally gluten-free ingredients such as millet, brown rice, and legumes. The founder designed the menu around his wife's gluten allergy. The venue is not third-party certified. However, the kitchen is structurally dedicated, with no gluten-containing ingredients on the premises. Multiple coeliac reviewers report zero reactions across repeated visits. Some risk factors exist. They include shared building-level storage with other kitchens, supplier handling of both gluten-free and gluten-containing products, and third-party delivery variables. The venue is transparent about these limitations.

dedicated kitchendedicated fryer

Vegetarian

A
confidence 70%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

The entire menu is plant-based by default, with vegetarian options available without modification. The venue explicitly markets vegetarian options. However, the kitchen handles meat proteins (chicken, pork, beef), so cross-contact is possible. The tier is B because the menu is structurally vegetarian-by-default, but the kitchen is not dedicated to vegetarian preparation.

Sugar-free

A
confidence 65%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

According to the venue, all menu items are free of added sugar, refined sugar, and artificial sweeteners. The menu uses whole ingredients with no added sweeteners. Customer reviews mention the food is sugar-free. No third-party certification exists, and the venue does not explicitly test for naturally occurring sugars. The tier is B because the founder's wife's dietary needs, which include no added sugar, drive the menu design, but the kitchen is not structurally dedicated to sugar-free in the same way as gluten-free.

Keto

B
confidence 60%

The venue offers garden bowls that are suitable for low-carb and keto diets. Customers can customize bowls by choosing a base, protein, and toppings. The venue explicitly markets keto-friendly options. There is no dedicated keto menu, no keto-specific protocols, and the kitchen is not designed around keto requirements. Cross-contact with carb-heavy ingredients such as rice, millet, and legumes is possible in the shared prep environment.

Pescatarian

B
confidence 50%

The venue offers plant-based bowls that are suitable for pescatarian diets, though it does not provide a specific pescatarian menu or protocol. The kitchen handles meat proteins such as chicken, pork, and beef, and no fish or seafood is mentioned on the menu. The tier is D because plant-based options are available, but the venue does not specifically accommodate pescatarian needs.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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