Malvern

Chef Chris is gone. ☹ All the time GF food that made the place so perfect are gone too. Hate to see it changing like this. Gonna miss the place. When i was talking to the bartender to place my order he said he was glad to see the back of all the gf foods and foodies. Alas.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

EDIT: Chef Chris and the amazing GF fried foods are gone, as is most of the creativity on the menu. You are better off at the Five Guys.

Old review for posterity: This is is a hidden gem with a tremendous number of gluten-free options.

All of the fried food is gluten-free

The burgers and sandwiches are available with gluten-free buns

The food is really well executed - fresh, well put together, healthy portions, and homemade (eg dressings and sauces are clearly made in-house)

Even the General Tso's Chicken is gluten-free (cornstarch breading, tamari, just pass on the fortune cookie)

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Gluten free buns and a salad only. No more GF fried chicken or boneless wings

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

The most amazing chicken sandwich! You will not be disappointed.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Had the chicken sandwich with fries and wings. It was so amazing that I got another sandwich to go for later. They unfortunately do not have boneless wings, but the bone in were tasty. Menu wasn’t marked with gluten free items, but most items seem to be able to be made that way. So glad we stopped here while we were in town.

As I was picking up my order another celiac gentleman came in saying this is one of his most trusted local places, which made me feel even better.

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
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

THE BEST gluten free fried chicken sandwich & fries. No trip to Asheville is complete w/o a stop here. (Even the lemon vinaigrette dressing on the salad is delicious.)

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

— Very

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

WOWWW - this place is a gem!! I had animal style fries as an appetizer (dedicated fryer), black&mild fried chicken sandwich (the chicken, sauces & the bun are incredible) & THEY HAVE BONELESS WINGS - I tried the lemonade sauce boneless wings & omg!! I got a take out order, but service was fantastic/employees were all friendly. I would eat here all the time if I lived nearby.

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
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Great small bar. Loved our food. Answered our questions. My fried chicken sandwich and fries were some of the best eaten. Would eat there again if in area.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Wow! Small little pub with amazing gluten free options. All of the batter was gluten free. Great fries. I had the fried chicken sandwich on a gluten feee bun. 100% would get take out from here once a week if I lived close by. ❤

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

The staff was knowledgeable about celiac/gluten. Everything on the menu was gf except mac & cheese and wontons. The breaded chicken was outstanding on the gf bun with lemonade mayo. The cheeseburger was delicious and you will love the burger sauce. My husband had absolutely no issues and will definitely go back next time we’re in town.

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

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

The place may look a little shabby...and like a bar...but a fantastic place to get GF burgers and fries! This is is the first time in two years I've been able to have GF deep fried chicken and French fries from and dedicated fryer. Also really impressed that the Chef left a personal review on this App. Definitely worth the visit.

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

— Very

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?

— Good

The food was excellent. Almost everything can be prepared gluten free on the menu. Eating in a restaurant has been challenging for my daughter who has recently been diagnosed with celiac. This was a great experience!

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

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Offers outdoor seating

The chef came and talked to us personally about the kitchen practices and what was safe and wasn’t. The menu is almost completely safe minus the pasta items and wontons. All gluten items are made elsewhere. A hidden gem in a dive bar. Will be back on future visits to the area!

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

We have three Celiacs in a family of five. Chef Chris came out and talked with us. He is Gluten sensitive himself. We shared experiences and different GF products on the market. THE FRIED CHICKEN WAS AMAZING!!!! Sooo crispy. Better than regular breading.

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

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 Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

We were on a road trip and needed to grab a quick dinner in Asheville. I was a little nervous at first because it’s definitely a bar setting, but the chef came out of the kitchen and reassured us that they could make most items gluten free and that they have a dedicated fryer. I got the lemon pepper wings - they were delicious and I did not get sick. My partner got a burger with fries that was not gluten free (though they do have gluten free buns available), and he said it was also really good. Would definitely recommend.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Hi! I’m Chef Chris, owner/operator at The Malvern. This is in regards to our culinary process. We have no loose flour in our kitchen. Any glutinous products are prepared by third parties. These include sandwich buns, tortillas, pasta and wonton chips. We offer gluten free buns as a sub for our sandwiches. All of our fried products are gluten free. We use cornstarch as opposed to flour for our fried chicken. Our deep fryer is dedicated, and our kitchen staff well trained in regards to cross contamination (I.e. mutual contact surfaces).

The reality of our menu is that it is nearly 100% gluten free, with the exception of our Wonton Nachos and Macaroni Dishes. We would even leave the fortune cookie off of your Chinese food, which is tamari, not soy based.

As a small business under intense restrictions and regulatory guidelines, with a buzzing to go line and a bar at maximum capacity, we tend to overlook the sensitivity of our gluten free friends requests. I apologize to anyone whose questions go without proper explanation. Please, feel free to ask me, Chef Chris, if you have any questions. I’m more prepared to answer any food related curiosities than our bartenders are.

Much love from the gluten sensitive Chef.

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 will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

I don’t know how other people found anything gluten free here. I asked the person at the counter what the fried chicken was cooked in and he said “the fryer “. Duh.he could not tell me anything that was gluten free. He also told me that they only had one fryer not a dedicated gluten free one. This place is basically a bar with standard bar food. Would not recommend if you need gluten free.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Sorry we weren’t able to communicate our gluten free menu to you. We actually don’t use flour in our kitchen or fryer. Our only glutinous products are buns, pasta, tortillas and wontons. Any of our sandwich options can be had GF, aside from the falafel wrap, however we have a falafel app that can be had in its place. Unfortunately we don’t have gf sub for our pasta, least it would be GF. Our wonton nachos are also glutinous, however it’s a pre-prepared product. Please feel free to order what you wish, just ask for it to be prepared gluten free. Our chef and sous chef are very well versed in cross contamination and food safety, as described by our other GF friends here in the FMGF app. We also have a gluten free draught line, cider and seltzer options, as well as wine and champagne.

Our goal is to be sensitive to those with celiacs disease, however we are not a gluten free restaurant. I will work towards a better line of communication between our front of house staff and customers, as well as continuing education on the subject matter. Thank you!

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

— Very

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

We had the fried chicken sandwich and burger. Excellent. Chris came out to talk to us about the precautions he takes to prevent cross contamination in the kitchen. No loose flour is used and anything containing gluten is prepared at other facilities. Great experience and we will be back!

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
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They can make almost anything gluten free and have a dedicated gluten free fryer. They have a fried chicken sandwich and it is real fried chicken (not something frozen they tossed in a fryer). They make all their fried chicken gluten free because the owner said they found that it made their chicken crispier. I got their fried chicken sandwich and fries and it was amazing! They both were gluten free. The server was extremely knowledgeable and said they take extreme precautions to make sure that the ingredients they use are not cross-contaminated. This truly is a hidden gem. I waited until the next day to write this(as I do all of my reviews) to make sure I didn’t get sick. I feel great today and would not hesitate to go back. I have celiac and I am very sensitive even with cross-contamination in how easy I get sick. I research and ask a lot of questions about how the food is prepared and whether the toppings they use are from the same container they grab them for the food that has gluten before deciding to eat. Would recommend this place.

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

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 Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

This place is such a hidden gem! Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten-free except the pasta and the wonton nachos. They even have fried chicken and a Chinese takeout entree! No reaction and I'm sensitive. Will definitely become a regular!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Dank food and never felt the vengeance of gluten’s kiss here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Menu is to die for, reasonable prices, good hang out, friendly staff and knowledgeable staff. All breading is gluten free, gf pasta and bread is only gluten in house and is prepared in separate dishes and chef is knowledgeable of cross-contamination. Please eat here because I can’t stop!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have celiac and this has been a favorite spot of mine. They recently updated their menu and the chef has designed the kitchen and menu so that the only gluten in the kitchen is bread and pasta, which can both be safely substituted without risk of cross contamination. They also have a gluten free fryer! My favorites so far are their thai green curry and the fried chicken sandwich. Indulge.

Celiac friendly?

Yes