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Ground Breaker Brewing

Ground Breaker Brewing is a 100% dedicated gluten-free facility: the entire brewery, kitchen, and taproom are gluten-free spaces, and no gluten-containing items are permitted on the premises. The venue opened in 2011 as the first dedicated and certified gluten-free brewery in the United States. Multiple coeliac diners report zero reactions across many visits. The on-site food partner Salvi PDX also operates a 100% gluten-free kitchen.

Address2030 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Cuisine
Price€€
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed2:00 to 8:00 PM
Thu2:00 to 8:00 PM
Fri2:00 to 9:00 PM
Sat2:00 to 9:00 PM
Sun2:00 to 8:00 PM
Websitewww.groundbreakerbrewing.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.95 ·

Verifiably Safe, Either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or actively certified by a recognised accreditation body for this allergen.

Ground Breaker Brewing is a 100% dedicated gluten-free facility: the entire brewery, kitchen, and taproom are gluten-free spaces, and no gluten-containing items are permitted on the premises. The venue opened in 2011 as the first dedicated and certified gluten-free brewery in the United States. Multiple coeliac diners report zero reactions across many visits. The on-site food partner Salvi PDX also operates a 100% gluten-free kitchen.

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Cited references

[1] aggregatorGround Breaker Brewing and Gastropub - Dedicated Gluten-Free Brewery in Portland , FindMeGlutenFreeLists Ground Breaker as dedicated gluten-free; owner states entire facility is dedicated GF, no gluten allowed; many coeliac reviews report no symptoms.fetched 2026-05-15[2] blogGround Breaker Brewing - Ground Breaker Brewing , groundbreakerbrewing.comVenue website: '100% Gluten-Free Craft Beer' made in a dedicated GF facility; food from Salvi PDX (also GF).fetched 2026-05-15[3] blogBrewery Tour: Ground Breaker Brewing (Portland, Oregon) - Best Gluten Free Beers , bestglutenfreebeers.comBlogger describes Ground Breaker as a dedicated GF brewery; personal story of finding safe beer after coeliac diagnosis.fetched 2026-05-15[4] blogTaproom Experience: Ground Breaker Brewing - Best Gluten Free Beers , bestglutenfreebeers.comDetailed taproom review: dedicated GF facility, chef accommodated dairy-free request, all food and beer GF.fetched 2026-05-15[5] blogGround Breaker Brewing - Ground Breaker Brewing , groundbreakerbrewing.comVenue website: '100% Gluten-Free Brewery & Gastropub' with dedicated GF facility; food from Salvi PDX.fetched 2026-05-15[6] blogGluten Free Portland Food Guide - My Gluten Free Guide , mygfguide.comTravel guide lists Ground Breaker as a fully GF brewery with 8 beer varieties and 100% GF food; notes it was started by a coeliac's spouse.fetched 2026-05-15[7] blogGround Breaker Brewing - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Portland , atly.comLists Ground Breaker as '100% Dedicated Gluten-Free' with a dedicated GF kitchen; community reviews praise safety and taste.fetched 2026-05-15[8] blogDirectory - National Celiac Association , nationalceliac.orgNational Celiac Association directory lists Ground Breaker as a 'Dedicated Gluten-Free Brewery & Gastropub' making 100% GF beer and food.fetched 2026-05-15[9] blogGround Breaker Brewing, Portland, OR - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comReviews highlight dedicated GF facility; coeliac visitors report safe experiences with beer and food from Salvi PDX.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegan

confidence 0.50 ·

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

The venue's website states that some beers are vegan, and a review mentions a vegan beer option. However, there is no marked menu for vegan items, no dedicated vegan kitchen, and no accreditation. The food from Salvi PDX includes non-vegan items (e.g., fried chicken, fish & chips). Vegan options appear available on request but with shared preparation areas.

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

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

FindMeGlutenFree lists 'Good vegetarian options' and a review mentions vegetarian options. The menu includes items like nachos, pupusas, and salads that are likely vegetarian, but there is no marked menu or dedicated vegetarian kitchen. Shared preparation areas with meat dishes are expected.

Dairy-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

Multiple FindMeGlutenFree reviews and the aggregator listing note 'Good for dairy-free'. A blog review mentions the chef accommodated a dairy-free request. However, there is no marked menu for dairy-free items, no dedicated dairy-free kitchen, and no accreditation. Dairy-free options appear available on request but with shared preparation areas.

Soy-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

The venue's owner statement on FindMeGlutenFree says they brew beer without soy or corn, and list full ingredients on every can. However, there is no marked menu for soy-free items, no dedicated soy-free kitchen, and no accreditation. Soy-free options appear available on request but with shared preparation areas.

Reminder

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

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