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Howlers and Growlers
11 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Cider, Dessert, Fries, Grilled Cheese, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
11 ratings
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1246 Automation Dr
Windsor, CO 80550
Most Recent Reviews
Review
We come here ALLLL the time! My go to is the chicken tenders (they call it fried chicken). So dang good! The potato kegs are delicious too. They have a GF fryer and the staff are knowledgeable as the owner has Celiac.
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
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Ahhh-MAZING!! So many GF options. GF Beer, cider, Mixed drinks. Appetizers,salads, burgers, PASTA, dessert all available. Food for my non-GF husband and kids too. Local owner with celiac, teaches her staff about cross contamination! So awesome!
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 dinner
- Good for kids
- Good selection of healthy options
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
The fish and chips were heavenly! One of the fryers is not gf so ask...
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
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
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Review
I had the Potato Kegs and the shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, both were very good!
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
Review
What a happy surprise! Hard ciders and beers on tap!!! Self serve and more affordable that way! Yummy food!! I tried the potato kegs! Perfect amount of kick with the jalapeños!
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
Review
GF bar food!!
GF chicken tenders
GF fish and chips
Dedicated fryer
Of course cross contamination possible but I had no problem on my first and second visit
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
Review
The owner is celiac so they have several GF options such as GF beer battered fish and chips! What a treat. Buffalo Italian sausage ravioli GF. Gnocchi with exotic mushrooms GF. Growling grilled cheese can be made GF. Pork street tacos on corn GF. Potato Kegs (Tots stuffed with cheddar cheese, bacon and jalapeños) and fried.
Plus sea salt Carmel brownie sundae GF!!!!
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
Review
The beer wall is fun and had 4 GF options. The owner is very gluten aware. They have a separate GF fryer. Good fries. Would have liked a GF vegan main dish option. But that is a lot to ask of a casual restaurant.
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
Review
I have celiac and ate here tonight. I spoke to the owner and recently they created a gluten free fryer. She is gluten free and takes it very seriously. The ravioli was amazing. As was the grilled cheese and tater tots. They have a variety of gluten free cheese cake and a brownie sundae. My husband who is not gluten free but eats that way when we’re out so I can try multiple things is used to saying “it’s good for gluten free.” That was not the case tonight. The service was fast, the drinks amazing and the food is something I’d come back for over and over again.
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
Review
this was my first time going here and it was pretty okay. they had lots of gluten free options, but an okay overall experience. my burger was very good and had a nice crispy gf bun with it. my family (non gf) had fries, mashed potatoes and weren’t very seasoned and stale. i probably wouldn’t eat here again because of how long our food took and how it wasn’t the best food overall.
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?
— Below Average
Review
Excellent menu! Lots of options for gluten sensitivity folks. Very friendly staff. Brand new restaurant that opened a week ago in Windsor. GF buns make the burgers and sandwiches gluten free but beware anything fried. No dedicated fryer so most everything is cross contaminated but stated as GF on the menu. Not for celiacs, but still excellent for anyone with just minor sensitivity. Check them out!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- 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?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Dog friendly
- Good for breakfast/brunch
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers outdoor seating
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