Review of Malvern

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