Black Forest Brewery

18 ratings
$$ • Brewery, Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Tacos
Safety Rating
18 ratings

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301 W Main St
Ephrata, PA 17522
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Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Staff was very nice and accommodating! They have a separate fryer for gluten free items, and even have gluten free breadcrumbs for items like the chicken sandwich. They have plenty of cocktails and ciders on their menu as well.

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

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great place to eat, it’s a small place and gets a little busy around dinner rush but the food was delicious and staff was very knowledgeable about celiac. They have a dedicated fryer for fried apps and fried chicken sandwiches!

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
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


This place is a hidden gem. It is small inside but the food and drinks were wonderful. They are safe for those with celiac - my husband was able to have fried chicken bites, wings, and tater tots. They have a separate fryer and were super aware of protocols for celiac safety. Parking can be a little tricky but it was a fun place to go on a Saturday for lunch.

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

Updated 3 weeks 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Tacos

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Brewery
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Fried chicken bites - garlic Parmesan. Made in a separate fryer.
Nashville hot chicken wings
Garlic Parmesan tater tots
Gluten-Free at Black Forest Brewery
Gluten-Free at Black Forest Brewery
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Gluten-Free at Black Forest Brewery
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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Excellent! Very well labeled menu and staff was very knowledgeable about what was in separate fryers and was safe. I had FRIED CHICKEN!!!

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 month ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

Overall Rating

Review


Absolutely amazing! I called ahead to see if they would be willing to accommodate food allergies, and the lady who answered assured me that it is no issue. They have a gluten free fryer for the tots, and plenty of dairy free options as well. I’m allergic to more than just wheat/gluten and I was able to have the pork tacos on corn tortillas with a side of tots. They were AMAZING! If you have celiac/gluten allergy, then you will have no problem eating here!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


This is a cute and small place. I loved the $5 sausage dip and chips! For my meal, I got the shrimp and grits and the grits were so cheesy (which is what I love). Gf is clearly marked on the menu, they have a dedicated gf fryer, and my gluten eating friends were also able to enjoy beer battered fish and burgers.

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 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


We loved our lunch here! We were able to get an appetizer, which we rarely can, off the $5 happy hour menu. Sausage dip and burger for our celiac. The rest of us got fried chicken and tater tots, which were also great! We had little kids with us and the food was quick enough and good choices for them to eat. We would definitely go back for lunch or dinner.

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 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Go just go!!!! Amazing food!! So many options. Owner is DF and his wife is celiac so they take it seriously!!! Our food was 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?

— Most/All

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


There are not enough wonderful things to say about this place. A small hidden gem. Not only was the food perfect and delicious, but the staff was knowledgeable. A celiacs dream is a dedicated fryer... and they have one!!! I had the chicken bites with Nashville hot sauce and ranch and the garlic parm tots...... YUM. we started off with guac and chips as well! I highly recommend this place. The owners wife has celiac and he was so friendly.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • 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?

— Some

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 lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Waiter easily confirmed the dedicated gf fryer and was great at answering other questions too, like how hot the different sauces are. Had the fried chicken bites with tater tots and a can of Wyndridge cider and it was all delicious! Many menu offerings are marked for having vegetarian or dairy-free options too. Impressive for a small place!

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 dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 6 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Went to dinner on a Saturday night. Arrived early before the dinner rush and found seats. They don’t take reservations and seating is limited, so plan accordingly. Our Celiac ordered a cheeseburger and garlic Parmesan tots. Both were very good and our Celiac was not Glutened. The waitress (poor thing, only one=understaffed) asked about food allergies and confirmed there was a dedicated fryer. Non Celiacs enjoyed beer, 10 on tap. GF items clearly marked and we plan on returning and sampling other items.

Safety


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
  • 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?

— Some

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 vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


How thrilling to find this gem! The menu is marked clearly with gluten free items. They have a dedicated GF fryer, with plenty of options! My husband and I enjoyed everything we tried, including Buffalo Chicken Dip (we ordered tater tots as well, which are phenomenal with the dip!), a flavorful bacon cheeseburger on what I believe to be an Udi's bun, and chicken bites tossed in a garlic parm sauce. YUM! The extensive cocktail menu is currently completely gluten free! The only disappointment was that the fries are not an option. It's a small place with tons of character and charm, and the servers seem knowledgeable and invested in their work, plus ready to give as much time and attention needed to answer questions and ensure that my order was completely gluten free. The only gluten free-related question my server didn't immediately have the answer to was researched quickly. It's been several days since I ate there so I'm beyond the possibility of having been 'glutened.' What a great experience, and a great place! I'm so excited to go back and try other options! My server, who I believe to be an owner, said they've been working on developing some additional GF items for the upcoming fall menu - how exciting!

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
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Extensive, safe, gluten free menu. Wait staff is extremely thorough, and the kitchen has safety protocols in place. Highly recommend. Although it is a brewery, it is kid friendly as well.

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 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Read the reviews and decided to give it a try. I had a cheeseburger on a gf bun. That was one of the best gf buns I have ever had. The burgers are big so I just had the chips with it. They carried Wyndridge Hard Cider too. Will be back again and maybe try some of the appetizers.

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?

— 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 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Very quaint place that truly gets gluten free. Dedicated fryer and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend

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 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I visited with my family today and tried the delicious fried chicken bites and tater tots. The menu is well marked for allergies. We're all celiac and we were thrilled that they have a separate fryer. The staff are clearly trained for allergies. What a great find in a small town!

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
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Absolutely AMAZING place we stumbled upon! Many gluten free items marked on the menu and they have a dedicated fryer. Was so happy with my fried chicken sandwich & tots. This place is a must!

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 8 months ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

Overall Rating

Review


Many items marked gluten free and gluten friendly. No ciders but they have hard seltzer, wine, and cocktails to choose from!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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 dairy-free
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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