Review of Ash & Elm Cider Co. Restaurant and Cider Bar

This had been on my list to try for awhile, it being a cider establishment with what looked like a pretty good GF menu. Unfortunately, when we arrived, half of their menu had been redacted as they prepared for a change to their summer menu which cut the GF options down to a few items (salads being most of them). We ordered GF apps (fried Brussels, marinated olives and a basket of fries - dedicated fryer!) and those were all great! I should have just stuck with apps. After choosing an entree, I had to re-choose as they were out of a main component of the dish. I got a grilled cheese on GF bread and when it arrived, the bread looked and felt as if it hadn’t seen any sort of heat source beyond a microwave. No golden brown crispy toasting, no color at all, and soggy. My caesar salad was a handful of romaine with a drizzle of garlicky olive oil. Our server was amazing, the apps were awesome but I think we just caught them during a changeover for the menu so the dining portion was a little meh. Maybe we’ll try again in the summer?

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

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

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good vegan options
• Reservations recommended