Brass Pig Smoke & Alehouse

22 recent ratings
$$ • Barbecue Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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20 ratings

As rated by the community

602 N Main St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
1 week ago

Most items on menu are Gluten Free. I had wings and were amazing. Loaded fries as well. Fantastic- will be back

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GF Menu Items
  • — Pulled Pork, Wings, Nachos, Cider
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
1 week ago

Very knowledgeable about food safety & most of the menu can be prepared gluten free. Delicious

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  • — Dedicated fryer
Asymptomatic Celiac
3 weeks ago

Just about everything on the menu is gluten-free or can be made gluten-free. The owner's wife has celiac disease so he took the gluten-free diet into consideration when deciding on the menu. I had the nachos. They have a dedicated fryer for chips and fries. Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Nachos, Bread/Buns, Fries, Tortilla Chips
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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Good for kids
  • — Good for wheat-free
  • — Dinner

Important

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.
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
2 months ago

This was a great dining experience. We would have given a 5⭐ except the Italian beef was extremely overcooked/dry. It was tasty though, giardinara (sp??) and the pulled pork sandwich were excellent as was the coleslaw. The loaded fries were novel with very tender pulled pork and choice of cheese topping. Fries were superb. Perfectly crispy fried. We’ll put on the do again list when we are traveling by.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Pulled Pork, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Fries
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
2 months ago
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Gluten Intolerant
4 months ago

The good and service were great!

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Symptomatic Celiac
5 months ago

Awesome experience!!! Staff was really great about cross-contamination. Had dedicated fryers, gluten free buns and was even extra safe with using fresh sandwich toppings. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Fries, Burgers
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Turkey Club on a GF bun
Celiac
6 months ago

Great GF selection, server was very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions regarding safety. A great place in our summer roadtrip!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
6 months ago

I love that, just passed during my trip on Route 66, perfect place to start the adventure

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Gluten Sensitive
6 months ago

I had the Notorious Pig and it was amazing. Bun was a UDI gluten free bun. Owners wife is celiac so they are very aware. A great place to visit.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

I love this place 9/10 but once they brought my sandwich out on a regular bun and I kept asking if it was GF and they said yes multiple times. I asked to see the regular bun and they brought out the one they had given me.. I just ran out crying and started gagging myself to throw up in the parking lot because I took a bite after they assured me it was safe. They refunded our whole order but it was very traumatic so please ask to see the real bun before you bite it if youre having doubts!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Sandwiches, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Safety
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
1 year ago

Owners wife has celiac and he wanted a safe place for her. Almost entire menu is gf. Separate fryers. Their described cross contamination procedures were good. Food was tasty and we’ll go again. I had deep fried chicken tenders for the first time in years.

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

Great food, most menu items have gluten free option. Waitress indicated the owner’s wife is celiac so staff are well trained. Great experience!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

No gluten free menu, but server was able to tell which item were gluten free. Food tasted great, and price wasn’t bad.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

The chicken tenders were delicious. Great flavor, the batter was like fried chicken. Husband had the brisket and said it was phenomenal. Fries were undercooked but I imagine would also be good if they were cooked properly. Dedicated fryer.

As others have said, it’s more of a bar vibe in the sense that it is very loud. The service wasn’t super great but worth it for the food.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Lunch
  • — Dinner
  • — Takeout
Asymptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Been here more times than I can count. Amazing food and service. Almost everything can be made gf! My go to is the crispy chicken club with fries.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
1 year ago

Best BBQ I’ve had, maybe ever. And we’ve done a family bbq trip to Memphis at one point. Waitress knew her stuff, kitchen checked some other allergens for me. I will drive out of my way to go here! Highly recommend!!!

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

The food is always delicious! You’ll definitely want to get the chicken tenders with sweet peach sauce. Carry-out is better than dine-in. It’s essentially a bar with really good food. It’s loud, cold, the service is usually slow and the tables are uncomfortable. ALWAYS ask for your gluten free bun on the side, otherwise they will get soggy and fall apart.

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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Good for kids
  • — Lunch
  • — Good for soy-free
Celiac
1 year ago

Food was decent but not great. Felt like a bar with smoked food instead of a restaurant with a bar. Most things can be made GF. Our waitress said that the owner’s wife has celiac so they take it very seriously. She knew exactly what could be made GF and what couldn’t. Really just the egg rolls, Mac n’ cheese, corn bread and a few sauces that aren’t gluten free. Separate GF fryer.

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Celiac
1 year ago

My daughter loved the chicken strips! Menu says almost any item can be made GF.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Almost every waiter I’ve encountered is knowledgeable and helpful when making menu selections. Only two sauces or so are not gluten free and having amazing nachos and chicken tenders has been great. Only one waiter brought back my food on the wrong bun once, but when I asked she corrected herself and brought a whole new dish (no worries about reusing contaminated food). Overall, I love this place and recommend it—but don’t be afraid to double check!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Good for kids
  • — Lunch
  • — Healthy options
  • — Dinner
Asymptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Tried the chicken tenders, they were brought on gf bread. Just amazing. They also have gluten free beer. Absolutely great place!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

I was over the moon with this place! Server was excellent and made me feel confident about the food. Plus, they have a dedicated fryer!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

I trusted the good reviews and told the waitress I am very sensitive and she assured me they know about cc. I ordered the fries because she assured me it was a dedicated fryer and a turkey sandwich on a gluten free bun. The waitress wasn't sure if the pretzel bun was gluten or not. That should have stopped me from ordering. But I trusted the other good reviews. Well, just as I was finishing my sandwich, I got ataxia and brain fog which is always my first clue. Then about 15 minutes later, the rest of my symptoms began. So much for my fun trip to visit my cousin! I don't know if I just had a bad waitress or what, but I will not be eating here again.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Gluten Sensitive
2 years ago

Amazing gluten free chicken tenders. The waiter said they have a designated fryer for gluten free items as well.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

This place is FANTASTIC. I had the chicken tenders, fries and corn on the cob. I also tried my wife’s smoked sausage, which was great as well.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
3 years ago

Gluten free items were marked on the menu. I ordered some pulled pork and brisket. Pork wasn’t pulled or shredded much though. Would rate the food average.

Weirdly, I got (unusually) super tired within an hour of eating so I’m not exactly sure what triggered that, but it was unusual for me.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
3 years ago

We ate here on a trip through town. We let the owner and wait staff know our daughter has Celiac and they made sure everything was safe and ready for her. She could choose from all but three menu items and everyone was very knowledgeable and kind about all of the cross contamination procedures needed to keep her safe. We will be back for sure.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Gluten Intolerant
3 years ago

AWESOME chicken fingers! This would be 5 stars but it was freezing in there and lightning was bad away from big windows.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
3 years ago

Most of the BBQ sauces are GF. Owners’s wife has celiac so they are very conscious of cross contamination. All the food we’ve had here is delicious! The Brisket sandwich is amazing and the potato salad!

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Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Good for kids
  • — Lunch
  • — Takeout
Celiac
3 years ago

I had gluten free fried battered/breaded chicken fingers and curly fries that were so, so good! I also shared a brisket sandwich on a gluten free bun, and it was good, too, but the chicken tenders were the star of the show.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
Celiac
3 years ago

Dedicated gluten free frier. Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free. I had an Italian beef sandwich on a gluten free roll and curly fries. Loved it!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Healthy options
  • — Outdoor seating
Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

hand breaded gluten free chicken tenders and fries in a dedicated fryer are fantastic!

Most sauces are gluten free, meat is, and most sandwiches can be made gluten free also.

Wife of the owner has celiac, so he is very knowledgeable.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for kids
  • — Lunch
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Takeout

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