The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

5 recent ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Ice Cream
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5 ratings

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640 Merrimon Ave #103
Asheville, NC 28804
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Celiac

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The staff is very knowledgeable about gluten contamination. They will change their gloves. use a clean ice cream scoop, and scoop ice cream from a new bin.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 1 week ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Have had their bubble tea several times and it was great! They understood allergens and helped keep me and my GF/dairy-free person 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

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Most of their ice cream is GF which is great! They clearly mark the allergens too. Definitely recommend this spot!

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 2 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

  • Allergen List
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Ice Cream

Categories

  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly

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The Hop Ice Cream Cafe gluten-free menu
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Celiac

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Wonderful treat! Most every ice cream is GF…so much so that they mark those with gluten. Love it! Got a clean scooper, got new tub t draw ice cream from, still warned me if cross contamination but they took great precautions. Super tasty gf sugar cone and delicious ice cream!

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

Celiac

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I got the oat milk vanilla icecream, I had no reaction very good!

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 2 years ago read full review

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?

— Some

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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I was visiting the area and was excited to see an ice cream place with both dairy and gluten free options. When I arrived, the gentleman seemed very unsure about if they were able to accommodate ice cream without cross contamination, and confirmed they had no tubs in the back. When I called the other location, they knew exactly what was gluten free, but weren’t willing to pull a tub from the back given it was in a deep freezer and could not be scooped quickly. Disappointed.

Safety


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

— Not 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Fantastic! They have an amazing selection of GF/vegan options. They scoop the GF ice cream from the back in separate tubs to avoid cross contamination. Two types of comes. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

My only gripe was that they label things as “containing gluten” with an “F”. I’m used to things with a label for “GF” instead so it took me a minute to re-calculate my brain. Just be aware and ask the question even if it isn’t labeled (no label means GF)

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Ice cream is pretty good and great to have cone options! Just have to ask them to use a fresh scoop and new tub if you are celiac. They never have had a problem w that for me. Never had a reaction.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable and super helpful with cross contamination issues not just gluten but including dairy and nuts: their vegan options are delicious too. Plus they have gf cones something I haven’t had in years

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Very good “real-tasting” allergy options! They have both gluten free & dairy free options. 2 types GF cones to choose from. Friendly staff! Non allergy date enjoyed it too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Many gluten free ice cream selections, and they scoop from unopened ice cream tubs with fresh scoops to avoid cross-contamination. They have vegan ice cream too. Also gluten-free cones. Great place

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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This was a great treat! Gluten free and dairy free...unique flavors and ingredients.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Small ice cream shop with unique favors. Avocado, kombucha sorbet and the typical popular ones as well like coffee, mint chocolate chip etc. They have many gf and/or vegan options. The server was very sweet and patient and got a clean scooper and was really careful to not cross contaminate. My daughter tried gf Oreo cookie ice cream - yum! I had coffee soy milk ice-cream and it was very smooth and creamy.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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