Ground Breaker Brewing and Gastropub
$$ • Brewery
Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Most Recent Reviews
Delicious GF chicken strips and GF fries! Wonderful to order ANYTHING on the menu! 😍 Have not had beer for years, their GF beer tastes just like I remember! Now a huge fan of a hazy beer! Can’t wait to go back here! Dined with friends who are not GF and they enjoyed food and beers!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pupusas, Fried Chicken, Fries, Cider & more
So glad to finally make it in here all the way from New Mexico and especially after writing about James and GBB on my blog in 2022. James and his story is wonderful and what a great place. Staff was so nice too. We tasted a bunch of beer and bought some for my week in Oregon. The gf fried chicken from the kitchen Salvi PDX was amazing, that hot af sauce was certainly hot af.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fried Chicken, Pupusas, Fries, Beer
Finally got to try ground breaker on tap after having tried some of their canned beers over the years. The porter was SO good and I really appreciate that it was vegan so I could have it. Will definitely be back!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Beer
From the owner
Because many who have an auto-immune disease, celiac disease, or gluten allergies also have other food allergies, we brew our beer without soy or corn. We list the full ingredient list on the side of every can, and use only gluten-free malts and grains.
Our entire facility is dedicated gluten free. Nothing containing gluten is permitted or used on the premises, in the brewery or the kitchen.
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If you haven't been here since pre-pandemic, note: the menu has changed. They now have a gluten free permanent pop up operating in their kitchen. Check their website for more info!
More Reviews
Complete pub feel!!! The entire pub is Gluten Free!!! Wonderful staff.
Very inclusive, all are welcome. No hate, just love.
Food options rotate often and are tasty! Food is provided by Salvi PDX and the owners are there often.
All the beer is Gluten Free and they make sure they have seasonal as well as the regulars.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fried Chicken, Fries, Cider, Beer
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Dinner
- — Dog friendly
- — Vegetarian options
I have been following Ground Breaker Brewery for so long and was very excited to finally have an opportunity to go visit. I was greeted by Anna who was so welcoming and made my visit even more enjoyable. I fell in love with the Oktoberfest Amber beer. Wished I had room in my suitcase to take a case home. The food however was not great. The nachos came out cold, I asked if they could heat it up and they did. It was going better but then I bit into a large chicken bone. Anna was gracious and removed the beer from my tab as I already paid for the nachos. I look forward to Coming back.
Dedicated GF
100% gluten-free! First IPA and it totally delivered! Love this bar
Dedicated GF
We had an entire flight with 9 different beers to try! Our favorite was the Epoch. They also have delicious pupusas and nachos all GF.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Burgers, Pupusas, Nachos, Cider & more
My favorite GF beer by far. Love how great the bartend and brewers are. If you have celiac and you like beer you pretty much have to come here. Amazing selection and quality. Love it!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Beer
We have recently moved to Portland from an area with very little to offer in terms of GF.
I have hashimotos, not celiac, but this place has quickly become a favorite. We love the beers, and the food selection is unique and delicious at their attached restaurant.
You do have to order beer and food separately, as they’re two different businesses, but they’re simple and run a tight ship.
Bartenders are always friendly when we’re there, and bonus, the music is great if you like 90’s hip hop.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fries, Beer, Sandwiches
One of my first and go to's for GF when I first visited Portland. Highly recommend for GF (housemade) beer and food cart style meals.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fried Chicken, Beer
Edit to an initial review I wrote years ago. They completed changed during covid and since covid have not gone back to their usual food offerings. Post covid they have had different pop ups in their kitchen—one time it was New Cascadia Pizza, then Honey Butter Country fare came along, and now it has just been Salvi PDX for a while now. I miss the food from the actual Ground breaker cooks. I was a regular once a week and truly enjoyed going there. Now they seem to just offer pupusas and fried chicken.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pupusas, Fried Chicken, Fries, Beer
Great beer, great food, great employees. 10/10
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Beer
Must have while in Portland.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cider, Beer
100% GF establishment including Salvi PDX that operates a 100% GF kitchen with Salvadoran food!
Dedicated GF
I have to admit my review may be a little biased…I started drinking Groundbreaker Beer back when they were called Harvester (name changed due to a trademark conflict). I definitely owe my current state of good health to their gluten free beer as it helped me regain the 40 pounds of muscle mass I lost when I unknowingly became symptomatic with celiac disease. That being said, it was awesome to finally make a “pilgrimage” to the Groundbreaker Gastropub and drink their beer from the taps. The papusas were pretty good also but that is not why I was there. Anyhow, if you went symptomatic with celiac disease later in life like I did, you will definitely enjoy their beers. You can also take home 20 and 30 liter kegs or beer canned in the building. Thank you Groundbreaker for the awesome beers and I can’t wait to pick up a keg of Backyard Oasis when it becomes available!!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Beer
This place used to be amazing. I ordered several small beers. They all tasted the same. They used to have a great menu and table service. Now, no one greeted us on the way in, go up to order drinks, online to order food. 4 chciken strips was $18.50 including sauce. Bus yourself. 2 groups came and left because no one acknowledged them. Food was mediocre at best and the drink were nowhere near as good as they were a few years ago. Really a bummer.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cider, Beer
I first visited Groundbreaker in 2021, and it’s remained a favorite of my husband’s in the years since. All beers are certified gluten-free, of course, and they have a light beer that he always craves. I am not the biggest beer fan but have loved their restaurant partnerships — we went last night for Nacho Week, and Salvi’s mole was delish. There are two canned ciders available, too, one from the folks across the street. I’ve found that one — a classic semi-sweet cider — to be less dry than I’d like, but still quite pleasant and refreshing, not overly sweet.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Nachos, Cider, Beer
Other
- — Outdoor seating
We've been here several times before and really enjoyed the food. It seems like they've sold the food part of their business to another company, and it's just not as good. I had nachos, since it was nacho week and part of it was cold. There just were very limited options as well. My husband did enjoy his pupusa, but we preferred their former menu and probably won't be back.
Dedicated GF
I cried coming to this place. We visited Portland partly for this place and it did not disappoint. They reassured me multiple times of its safety and the food was delicious. And the beer, was amazing. I've had some gluten free beers and none compare to this brewery. Holy smokes. I would move here for this place.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Beer
Other
- — Good for oat-free
So great to have a dedicated GF brewery! My group did a flight and tried every beer. They were all great! We also ordered food which was sooo good! Fish and chips tasted liked regular fish and chips and also got papusa’s - mushroom, vegan and pork and cheese filled. Those were all really good as well. Would definitely return!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fish & Chips, Beer
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
This place is really nice! Everything in here is GF. We also like how they said that gluten was strictly forbidden and wasn’t allowed in the restaurant. The food is also really nice. Everything at the bar is also GF, which was really nice. There were also non-alcoholic options for the drinks. The simplicity of this place is outstanding! We love it very much.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Beer
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Was really happy to have such a nice place to go eat and even had food a little kid liked. Super nice people working there who answered my questions about food safety and celiac for my daughter. I really appreciated it.
Dedicated GF
Best gluten free beer I’ve had yet. Love it. Great food. 100% Gluten free pub. Great staff too ❤
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Beer
Fantastic beer and amazing food. I went with two non-gluten free people and they both agreed that they wouldn’t have been able to tell that either food or beer were gluten free if they didn’t know before hand. Fried chicken is out of this world good. Portions are huge.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Beer
Other
- — Dinner
- — Vegetarian options
- — Good with other allergies
- — Lunch
Great place! Love the beer and the food is fun and tasty. Always crowded, but that's a good thing, right?
Dedicated GF
Great beer! Friendly bartenders. It’s an awesome feeling to have many GF options when you go out for drinks
Dedicated GF
This plac3 is AWESOME!! 100% GF, beer and food. Great staff too. Even have rotating seasonal GF beers.
They do growlers and kegs to go as well.
Dedicated GF
I'm a somewhat newly diagnosed celiac and had a week work trip to Portland recently. I went here the first day, the food and drink are both SO good, and I didn't get sick at all. So I ate (and drank) here two more times again during the trip, still never got sick, and thoroughly enjoyed everything there. The entire place is completely gluten free, and they also substituted in non-dairy cheese for me. I highly recommend going well out of your way to visit here! And my colleagues without gluten issues also loved everything!
Dedicated GF
Wow…. Amazing beer!! 100% gluten free - not gluten reduced. If you are in the area it’s a must do!
Dedicated GF
Fabulous!! Had the flight of beers because, why not! Enjoyed the fried chicken with wings and slaw—all very delicious and tasty! Cannot recommend enough!
Dedicated GF
The best staff, beer, food (shoutout SalviPDX) and atmosphere. My favorite GF spot in Portland!!
Dedicated GF
Great food. Great atmosphere. And 100% gluten free
Owner Response
Thank you for coming in and for your support Jessica!
Dedicated GF
Delicious beer! The food is alright, so if you're coming here, come for the beer. My fried chicken was very yummy (slightly overbreaded & overcooked), husband's pupusas were bland. Beer gets a 10/10, and is worth the trip for that alone.
Owner Response
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, Jacob! And thank you for visiting us. We are sorry the food wasn't to your liking
Dedicated GF
Wonderful time! Great drinks, great food, and great atmosphere!
Owner Response
Hi Becca, we appreciate you! Thank you for your support!
Dedicated GF
All amazing gluten free beers and food. The fried chicken is chefs kiss 🤌
Owner Response
Thank you so much for coming in! We appreciate you!
Dedicated GF
Absolutely amazing. Great staff and wonderful food! Nice to have a safe place to eat and drink. Not much a beer person but I love being able to kiss the hubby after a beer. The special was friend chicken and oh boy that was the first for me in 25 years. A must go!!!
Owner Response
We appreciate you so much! Thank you! We are so glad to be able to feed and beer you :)
Dedicated GF
Fantastic gluten free brewery and Salvadorian food popup! Wonderful staff, great beers and yummy food. Highly recommend!
Dedicated GF
Nice relaxed atmosphere! Amazing selection of beer(9 on tap)all GF. You can get a flight of them all to taste. My husband (non celiac) had one of the dark beers and said it was delicious, he wouldn’t have known it was gluten free. The food was great, all GF. El Salvadoran, I think. It’s was fun to be out and be able to try something different and not worry about getting sick. You order the food by QR code at your table. Food is by Salvi PDX but is all made on site. I got a 6 pack of beer to go as well. I will definitely be back.
Dedicated GF
There is no gluten allowed in this facility. it is dedicated gluten free, including the food.
The beer selection rotates and they have 9 fresh beers on tap, with many more available in cans to take home. They also do 25% off growler fills on Fridays! It is heaven. The beers are SO GOOD.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Healthy options
- — Dinner
- — Dog friendly
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Dinner
- — Lunch
- — Vegan options
Great beer and food!
Dedicated GF
All good is 100% gluten free and vegan, so there’s no fear of contamination. Food was good, but the menu is very limited.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Dinner
- — Good with other allergies
- — Lunch
- — Vegan options
Completely gluten free amazingness!!!!! The best ever.
Dedicated GF
Incredibly surprised in a great way.
Beer was delicious. Good options for all styles and tastes.
Food provided by Honey Butter Country Fare. Limited menu - corn dog/bratwurst was only entree - but what they do, they do well. Side salad was simple and really tasty. And FUNNEL CAKE.
Definitely returning next time through Portland.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Good for kids
- — Lunch
- — Vegan options
Always love coming here when in town. Food is delicious. Staff is friendly. GF beer is tasty.
Dedicated GF
In a word. Awesome. To walk in a place and order any beer and any food. Then you find out all the stuff is really really good. Go here.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Lunch
- — Vegan options
- — Takeout
Great place for GF beer. What a treat! Cool environment, friendly people and they serve GF pizza.
Dedicated GF
They have closed their kitchen. They only do a reheat pizza from the local gluten free bakery. 😥
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Other
- — Outdoor seating
