The Hershey Pantry

The menu had items marked and it was clear they could make other meals gluten free. After talking with our server I ordered the beet avocado toast. It was delicious and I’m thankful for the precautions they took to limit cross contamination.

This place is obviously a local and tourist favorite so put your name in and explore a bit.

Because there is no dedicated fryer and risk for cross contamination I don’t feel good giving a higher score. But I would visit again!

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

— Not 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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Had amazing Gluten-free pancakes with pure maple syrup (just make sure to ask for the pure maple). Absolutely some of the best breakfast foods in the area.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Gluten free pancakes ARE available. They were helpful in helping me choose my breakfast. I had the breakfast bowl which was naturally gf but the server checked with the kitchen anyway to be sure. They also offer a gf bun in place of toast with the basic egg and bacon breakfasts. Food was delicious but I left off a star because there is a huge cross contamination risk.

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

— Not very

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?

— Excellent

I went three weeks in a row because I was so excited about the gluten free pancakes. I had them twice with no reaction. The third time, we were told that they were no longer being offered as it wasn’t worth it for the restaurant to do so. Ended up getting a gluten free English muffin and spending $15+ on a mediocre breakfast. Was not happy and have not gone back since.

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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

The Hershey Pantry’s food is NOT really gluten free even though they claim to have gluten free pancakes, English muffins, bagels, etc. Me: “Do you cook the gluten free pancakes on a dedicated gluten free griddle?” Them: “No, we just cook them wherever there is space on the griddle.” Me (knowing they probably use liquid egg from a carton): “Is the egg you use for scrambled eggs gluten free?” Them: “No.” 🤦‍♀

Celiac friendly?

No

I had eggs and did not know that their eggs are liquid eggs that are not gluten free and got sick. I even told the waitress I had a gluten allergy and she didn’t think to mention that the eggs were fake.

Celiac friendly?

No

Although they have many delicious breakfast items, their only advertised gf option is a bagel. They don't seem to care about cross contamination and certainly don't have a gf menu.

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent food. Not cheap, but worth it. GF bagels and bread for breakfast. (We had breakfast)

Disappointing at best. $18 for 2 iced coffees and 2 gf cupcakes. Iced coffees were watery and nasty. The pb frosted cupcake was basically chocolate sawdust covered in pb icing. The black bottom cheesecake wasn't too terrible. However, not worth the trip. My husband says it is a typical corporate run tourist trap. Expected better. Won't be back.

Celiac friendly?

No

Another used to be favorite until I went GF. Their GF bagel is minuscule (& ho-hum). Wish they'd make a GF menu & commit to training their staff about GF.

Celiac friendly?

No

So me and my family came here for breakfast after hearing that they had a gf bagel option. I called ahead to ask about their omelet and they told me it was gf as were their potatoes. I ordered the bagel with my omelette and it was good. They make it at their bakery, which is not a dedicated facility. They served me my omelette with a slice of whole wheat toast laying on top of it so I had to send the whole dish back. They brought me out another omelette but this time it looked more like a crepe than egg. The 3rd attempt seemed right until after a few bites I realized they probably add flour to their eggs. When I inquired it was confirmed that they do. So, the staff is obviously unaware what gluten free actually means even when asked directly if things are gluten free. If you have celiac disease I would avoid this place unless you speak directly with kitchen staff about all ingredients used.

The Hershey Pantry has been one of my favorite breakfast spots all throughout childhood. I'd always fawn over the baked oatmeal and giant pastries. When I discovered my gluten allergy, I didn't visit for a number of years, assuming I couldn't eat much that I loved. I went recently and was PLEASANTLY surprised to find they had gluten free bread and bagels (plain and everything). I ordered one of my favorite omelets and an everything bagel and it was incredible... Dare I say, the bagel may have even been homemade. Definitely worth a visit.