Initiative Brewing

13 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Cider, Dessert, Fries, Pasta, Tacos, Waffles
Safety Rating
13 ratings

As rated by the community

424 NW 5th St
Redmond, OR 97756
From the owner

On safety—All our Fryers are dedicated Gluten Free, and a comprehensive allergen list is available for staff to reference at all times.

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Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


This is one of my favorite local places to eat! They have amazing gluten free food options and carry gluten free beer! Amazing! My go to meal is the chicken tenders and fries!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Super safe for celiac

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious gf chicken tenders and fries! Dedicated fryer and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.

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 8 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Chicken Fingers/Nuggets
  • Cider
  • Dessert
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Tacos
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Dog Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Menu has a lot of options for GF: fries (with a dedicated GF fryer), chicken tenders, burgers can be done GF, and we ended up getting the cubano made GF.

Waiter was knowledgeable about modifying safely and marked gluten allergy (I have celiac) on the order unprompted when we were asking questions about the fryer.

Delicious and fast with great outdoor seating.

I do wish they’d make it clear on the menu what could be modified as gf (like the cubano) and also make it clear there or online they have a GF fryer!

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


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


There were multiple options for gluten free food. I am always very leery and ask a lot of questions. The server was knowledgeable and helpful. I had gf beer, fries and a bbq chicken salad and didn’t get sick! I’ll definitely go back!

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


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing staff. Chicken tenders and fries are amazing. Dedicated fryer.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


I’ve eaten here twice now and I haven’t been glutened either time. I’ve gotten fries, chicken strips, and soup so far and they were delicious. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable when I was mentioning celiac disease to them, and made me feel super comfortable and safe!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free menu! Staff was so nice and the food was great!!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Overall Rating

Review


Our son has severe anaphylactic allergies to wheat, peanut, fin fish and barley. He is able to eat here safely! Our server was very through making sure the kitchen was aware of our son’s allergies and about cross contamination. Super impressed! Thank you Initiative!! It’s very, VERY rare for our family to get to eat out together!!

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Most/All

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


Great with gluten free! Two kinds of gf beer, gf buns, has a separate gf fryer, gf fried chicken, and they put a gluten allergy/celiac alert on my meal.

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


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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Awesome shrimp ceviche, fried chicken sandwich, curry bowl, fries, gluten free beer. Dedicated gluten free fryer. Staff knowledgeable about gluten allergies.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated fryer, clearly marked menu, knowledgeable staff, friendly server. Best fries I've had in ages. Creative menu. Large outdoor patio and very dog friendly. loved it! My husband is celiac and no reactions.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Almost everything on the menu can be made GF! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about gluten free options. I got chicken tenders and fries - all fried items are GF. *The only note is the mac and cheese is listed as having a GF option (made with GF pasta), but the cheese sauce still uses their house made beer. Our server said the beer is gluten reduced (but not 100% celiac safe) so I decided it wasn’t worth the risk.

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


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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Knowledgeable and friendly waitstaff with great brew pub menu. GF beers are limited to one or two, but there are plenty of GF food options (and a gf fryer). Our wait staff explained that in their training they covered celiac and take pride in using GF options (including a gf batter for their delicious fried chicken sandwich). It seems one of the owners has a mom with celiac.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Food very poor this time around. Put my dressings in a non gluten free order.

Additional info from my last visit. Always enjoy dining in and pretty much everything on the menu is gf (apart from their standard buns). So, lots of options and I have had much better experiences eating in vs takeout here. Overall, food their food is delicious. The kimchi fries are my favorite

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Yum!

Delicious

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 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


So good! Gluten free fried chicken bites and dedicated fryer so french fries too. Amazing ranch dressing. Dog friendly dinning on the patio.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated fryer. The crispy chicken bites were really good. So was the Thai stuffed jalapenos. Celiac friendly menu with a educated staff. I highly recommend.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Review


The staff is very knowledgeable about gluten free. Lots of choices and everything in the fryer is gluten free. Love this place!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They have e clearly labeled and dedicated gf menus items. Also majority of their menu can be made gf.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Favorite two words: dedicated fryer... Staff and owners super knowledgeable, and wife just declared the GF bun on her burger being the best she ever had (GF or otherwise). GF Mac and cheese with bacon was amazing. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Amazing service and feel safe every time I eat there. Staff is awesome and friendly and willing to make changes or ask any questions that are needed. Definitely the best place for gluten free in Redmond.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Highly recommend! High end food with awesome service. Knowledgeable staff. A real treat!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Awesome place! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. They even checked their cheeses to be sure our preservative allergy girl could eat the Mac n cheese.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Solid beer (Not GF) / cider / mixed drink (local OR liquors) menu. Food is locally-sourced and has a nice range of GF offerings. Bartender and waitstaff are friendly and accommodating. We stopped by on a whim on our way to Bend, OR. Would happily recommend this to anyone. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Cool vibe. We’ll be back.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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It's hard to find trustworthy gluten free places with a fun family atmosphere. The owner's wife and daughter are gluten sensitive so they really get it and have a ton of gf options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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