Arepa's Factory

Gluten-free marked menu with knowledgeable staff, but the kitchen is not dedicated (shared fryer and prep area). Multiple coeliac diners report no symptoms, though the aggregator warns the facility is not dedicated gluten-free. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

AddressKantersteen 5, unit N, Ravensteinstraat 23, 1000 Brussel, Belgium

Cuisine

Price€

Hours

Mon	10:00-15:30
Tue	10:00-16:00
Wed	10:00-16:30
Thu	10:00-16:00
Fri	10:00-15:30
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Websitewww.tripadvisor.be/Restaurant_Review-g188644-d19271977-Reviews-Arepa_s_Factory-Brussels.html

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Honest caveat: Not a dedicated GF facility; shared fryer increases cross-contamination risk.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorArepa's Factory - Gluten-Free South American Restaurant in Bruxelles , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF listing: GF menu items marked; 16 safety ratings; warning that facility is NOT dedicated; multiple coeliac reviews with no symptoms; notes 'no dedicated fryer' and 'knowledgeable staff'.fetched 2026-05-19 [2] aggregator50 of the most gluten-free friendly restaurants and bakeries in Belgium | Find Me Gluten Free , FindMeGlutenFreeBelgium country list includes Arepa's Factory as a GF-menu South American restaurant; featured snippet highlights knowledgeable staff.fetched 2026-05-19 [3] aggregatorMost Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Brussels, Belgium - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeBrussels celiac-friendly list ranks Arepa's Factory #22; repeats GF menu and staff knowledge.fetched 2026-05-19 [4] aggregatorGluten-Free Keto Friendly Places in Brussels, Belgium , FindMeGlutenFreeBrussels keto-friendly list includes Arepa's Factory; no new structural details.fetched 2026-05-19 [5] blogArepa's Factory - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Bruxelles , atly.comAtly listing for Arepa's Factory; marks as gluten-free restaurant but unverified; no user-flag details.fetched 2026-05-19

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Clearly labelled vegan options (arepas, empanadas, vegan burger) with knowledgeable staff. Shared kitchen; not a fully vegan establishment.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Vegetarian options clearly labelled on the menu; staff can advise. Shared kitchen; not a dedicated vegetarian space.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

Dairy-free

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Dairy-free items are marked on the menu and staff are responsive to questions about dairy. Shared prep area; no dedicated dairy-free equipment.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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