Ground Breaker Brewing

A must visit if you are celiac and want to enjoy gluten free beer and food. I came on a Wednesday not knowing they have happy hour on food and beer so I tried a few beers and pupusas as well and oh boy, both were amazing. The bartender was a nice guy, explaining the different type of beers. Need to come back soon!!

Place had great beer. Friendly staff. Nice facility. Celiac's dream. They have a great food kitchen to order from that made excellent food. If I lived in the area ..I would go back at least once a week. Loved it.

I do not have celiacs and am not gluten intolerant. The chicken strips are one of the best chicken I've had in my life, gluten-free or not. They were so moist yet crispy and crunchy; I would come back for just the chicken strips. But the beer too! My partner and I had three different kinds and loved all of them. If you're in the area, gluten-sensitive or not, stop in! It's amazing.

As someone coming from the East Coast, where most people question what gluten even is, this place made my heart sigh. I have been missing beer something fierce and I was not only able to taste great beer but I was in even greater company with Anna! I felt like I was talking to a life long friend. I can’t wait to come back to the west coast to visit again. Even more so, I can’t wait to figure out how to get this beer to Raleigh North Carolina 🥰

Visiting Portland from the east coast, I knew that I would be stopping in at plenty of breweries. But I didn't expect to find a 100% dedicated Gluten Free brewery and kitchen. What a great surprise to be able to share a flight with my celiac wife! She's tried plenty of GF beers over the years, but has never found one she loves. Having a wide variety on offer allowed her to explore different styles and hop profiles, and discover what flavors she enjoys. As an enjoyer of beers filled with gluten, I was surprised with the quality and consistency of the styles offered. Everything met the flavor profile that I would have expected from a traditionally brewed beer. The food on offer from SalviPDX was delicious. I'm unfamiliar with El Salvadorian food, and this was a great introduction. I'll be looking forward to exploring more of this cuisine in the future.

Excellent service! Food is simple and amazing! 100% GF facility. Chicken is amazing! Filling and reasonable prices!

Im so sad I'm not a local!! To have different gluten free beer options was amazing! I’ve never been able to try an IPA before and turns out I love them! The food was also absolutely amazing. I cannot believe it is all gluten free. It’s paradise. :) Thank you so much!

We are not "gluten free," but had to stop by to try the brews to see what the hype was about. The brews we tried were pretty good and I couldn't really tell what the "gluten free" process does by taste alone. The brews were good enough that if you had to live "gluten free" this place would be heaven. Worth a tasting try anyway.

best beer on the planet, really good staff. The food comes and goes, used to be amazing, now I think they partner with some local food trucks.

Food was amazing. The wings and fried chicken were GF and delicious. Service was excellent. Highly recommended for anyone that is gf.

Loved the service and was amazed by the place being 100% GLUTEN FREE, what a great vacation find!!! My friends got the beer sampler but were not wowed by the beer; they ended up only liking the one they thought that they wouldn't like, and they didn't finish the others. We ordered these interesting round meat-filled sandwiches, and ended up living off them for a few days on our road trip, the portions were so generous! (I think they were called Pupusas, but I might be mistaken.) Extremely enjoyable. Our waitress was really great and very happy.

We decided to try out Ground Breaker Brewing as they specialize in gluten free beers. They're across the street from Alter Ego Cider. We dropped in on a slow Friday afternoon (around 3:45pm). Go up to the bar to order drinks but you order food (and pay) on your phone. 9 gluten free beers on tap. Prices were $2.00 USD (4oz) to $6.50 USD (12oz). They also serve Salvadorean food, Salvi, out of their kitchen. - Flight ($8.00 USD for 4) - dark ale on nitro, Portland to Perth pils, olallie ale and amber lager. None of the beer flavours stood out. Basic, light, one dimensional notes. Doesn't beat the gluten free beers we've had at Heathen's Brewing (in Calgary). - Pupusita ($3.75 USD) - they had a buy one, get one free deal when we went. We opted for the I Dream of Cheese: Queso (cheese and bell pepper) and Salvi OG: Chicharron con queso (pork and cheese). It came with salsa (smooth, nicely balanced) and curtido (bland). Average beers at GBB.

Hooray for an all gluten-free brewery! And the separate group providing their food, SalviPDX, I'd all gluten-free too (I'll post a separate review for the food vendor). They have decent variety of different types of beers to choose from and the few we had were all quite good. I especially enjoyed their seasonal Spring brew, Carrot Cake Cream Ale. The guy working the taps was very nice, too, and was happy to answer questions or provide a sample. The place is on the small side, but a good vibe with great tunes playing. Their patio is a handful of picnic tables out front on the sidewalk. Street parking was easy to find in the semi-industrial area where they're located.

Excellent beer. We also ordered pupusas, nachos & fried chicken. So nice to have a 100% gf brewery! Service was very friendly & ambiance is cozy & cute.

Ah, another gluten free brewery here in Portland! I have to say that I do like going to these gluten free breweries as the beer doesn't feel so weighted on my stomach sometimes. Portland breweries definitely does their gluten beer well and Ground Breaker is no exception. For this brewery I got their Dark Ale on Nitro. It was excellent with it's dark,smooth and yeasty complexity but at the same time was light once it all went down. I bought one of their IPA'S that was in the can and took home for Steve to try. That one was good too but my favorite was that Nitro Dark Ale.

We love coming here! The GF beers continue to surprise and impress us! And holy smokes the nachos y'all? You must. Try. The. Nachos.

Happy 11th Anniversary to an incredible GF Brewery. We appreciate your commitment to the craft! Peace and Love! Cheers!

Appreciate the gluten free menu. Both the beer and food are good. Nice to be able to take the whole family.

Extremely unfriendly staff. Member of group parked bike in front of brewery waiting for them to open and was harassed across the street by the staff member for parking there before they opened. Staff member even tried to shake and move the bike. Group wanted to visit, but won't be back after this experience.

Checked this place out after a presentation at OMSI on a Sunday. Very chill, clearly a local hangout. Normally, when I imbibe at a brewpub, I am usually faced with one sad token gluten free beer choice among very sweet ciders. Here, not so. I was amazed at the plethora of flavors that could be had through various other grains and seeds, ranging from vegetal to fruity.

A fully gluten free brewery- what a treat! With celiac, I rarely have a choice of beers. It was so fun to try an IPA and a saison! Loved the pale lager too. Low key, friendly staff. My not gluten free husband thought the beers were good too!

Woah! IPA gluten free!?! It tastes amazing! Smooth with a wonderful flavor profile. If you are looking looking good tasting brews that don't have any gluten then come here immediately!!

PLEASE NOTE! Since the pandemic, Ground Breaker has had a change in their menu. They still serve incredible, delicious 100% gluten free food, but it is a completely different menu curated by a different vendor who has taken over all food services. Please disregard any menus or information about the menu posted prior to August, 2022, to avoid confusion. It is impossible for businesses to remove reviews, so it's understandable that folks researching the pub via Yelp would be confused, but it's no one's fault. Visit their website to see their current menu offerings, which are handmade to order by Salvi PDX, a woman owned Salvadoran business. I've eaten everything on their menu, and it doesn't disappoint. Oh, and they brought back fried chicken, gluten free of course! Bone in. There is no pizza.

It was nice to be at a brewery and know that everything is 100% gluten free. They had a range of beers from IPAs to porters. Some were from guest breweries like Bierly in McMinville. You can also get beer in growlers and cans to take home. I got the stout and a slice of really good gluten free pizza from New Cascadia. There was a lot of outdoor seating available. The bar tender was friendly. I appreciated the chill vibe. It was a nice place to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Was excited to visit this location as I like their beer and a member of our group has GF dietary restrictions. We biked there on a group ride, but there is limited bike parking in the neighborhood so our group locked up at what was available nearby and stopped at another business nearby first. One of the employees came out of Groundbreaker to confront my friend that she was not allowed to use public bike parking in front of their shop as apparently it's reserved for their customers instead?? On top of that, they were not even open yet. Last I checked, that is not public parking policy and we - as well as other bystanders - were extremely taken aback by this employee's attitude. Needless to say we will not be coming by here after we were treated so rudely.

My friend is gluten-intolerant, so she can't eat at most restaurants in this area. I wanted to make sure I found a spot that was doable for he both of us, and Yelping led me to this location. While it wasn't my most favorite restaurant, I think it was good for what it is, which is 100% gluten-free. That's right, their beers, ciders, food, etc are all gluten-free. I'm not sure if this is why, but I wasn't able to substitute the cod fish in the tacos for chicken. So be aware that you may not be able to do so. Also, be aware that many of their desserts have nuts or nut products in them. Notes-- The dishes are definitely higher than average, with the average price falling between $12-$16. Order: Tap Cider($6.50)-- It was different. This doesn't mean it was nasty, it just means it wasn't what I was used to. Chicken & Dumplings($16)-- A far cry from the typical creamy white colored soup you find in a can. I was seriously surprised at how great it tasted. Seasoned just right and the chicken was cooked well enough without being overdone. The dumping bits were tender and flavorful, so I saved them for last because of how much I liked them. Vanilla Ice cream Scoop($4)-- I'm not sure but I don't think this was your normal lactose filled ice cream. It tasted different than say something you'd get from Salt & Straw or even Safeway. Not bad, just different. Bob of our scoops came in one bowel, which I wasn't a fan of but it wasn't something entirely negative, just wanted to make this known to others who might order it. Service: Good, the server was nice enough. Wait time: Less than 5 minutes for the drinks, and 10-15 minutes for the food. Bill: $$

Love this place. The beer is so good and they are back to having food post pandemic. Weird open hours so not really convenient but worth it.

Who doesn't love a place that's entirely gluten free?! My husband was so excited to be able to try a flight of beers and indulge in fried goodness. We got the corndog and funnel cake - but made so well and tasted incredible fresh. Can't wait to stop by the next time we're in Portland's.

The first ever 100% fully gluten free brewery. Every drink and food item is completely gluten free and celiac friendly. I was SO excited to try Ground Breaker because I usually can never drink beer (and the gluten free beer options across the country are VERY limited). I did a flight of four (each taster is about $2). They were all absolutely delicious, I was in heaven! My absolute favorite was the Stump Breaker. The dark beer was so full of flavor. If I lived in Portland, I would visit Stump Breaker regularly!

In Portland you've got the big breweries and their mega-pubs, and you've also got quaint little brewery spots like Ground Breaker. The cozy atmosphere is quite inviting, as is the service. There's something warm and friendly about the overall feel of the space. Ground Breaker is a gluten free spot, and that includes their brews. The food was good, however I felt the price-point was a bit high. Fifteen dollars for a burger and chips seems a little excessive, even if the ingredients are organic etc. On our visit we were smack in the middle of fresh hop season, so they had some fresh hop options. They didn't knock my socks off, but there were some respectable brews especially if gluten isn't your friend. Ground Breaker has carved out a cozy spot in the Portland beer market!

Loved this place!!! The food menu is awesome. Having REAL fried chicken was such a treat. The fresh veggies slaw was so good! I shared with my mom and we got the Cuban and fried chicken bowl. The beer was.excellent - though the one cider they offered was.my real favorite. Our server was helpful and welcoming. I would definitely go back!

Gluten Free beer. Say what?! That is amazing, for people who are allergic to gluten!! This is a good find, considering there are so many breweries in this area!

What the hell not to Love about gf corn dogs made fresh to order with whatever dig you want. Vegan, meat, cheesy. What about toppings. Don't get me started about their honey mustard butter sauce. What about their chili vegan or with cheese. I'm in love. Their gf beers after only getting better. Come support this local brewery and a gf much. Don't just support. Run!!!!

I would 100% give this place 5 stars because it's my favorite gluten free brewery. What made everything about this establishment better was the food they served, which I came to find out the hard way today is no more. I'm so bummed!! Your flight of 9 and fried chicken was my go-to! I also loved your pickled veggies and so many other dishes. You were a goldmine! Please bring it back.

5 stars for the beer, that's delicious! But I really wish there were more outside tables with shade. My dining partner was not ready to eat inside (covid etc) so we sat outside and roasted in the sun. Maybe some umbrellas if nothing else? We were excited to try the food but for some reason the menu was extremely tiny the day we chose to go. 3 items. The items were good, but I had been hoping for more choices.

As someone who is Gluten-Tolerant, I was nonplussed by all the beer here. But, I could see how they could be exciting for people that don't tolerate Gluten. So, keep it in mind. I had a small taster of 5, and the iPa no.5 was alright, as well as their Route 20- IPA. In all honesty, there were the ones that my taste buds could tolerate the best. I bought those two beers in bottles and cans to give to a friend. And, he was excited about them! The Dark Ale was slightly intriguing as well, but for someone who can tolerate her Gluten, I would prefer to go to another brewery instead. Also, when I happened to go, it was early afternoon during the week, and I sat up on the bar. And, I did not get the friendliest vibe from the barkeep and the staff. Maybe it was reflective, and they could tell I wasn't super-excited about the gf-beers? But, yeah, if it was a little more welcoming and friendlier, I might consider going back, but big picture I am in no rush to go back to that establishment anytime soon.

Very great fuel to have visited here while on vacation. I wish we lived closer! Beer was delicious. It tastes like beer (not the usual gluten free beer). Food was amazing! Lots of options and everything was fantastic. We had the fried chicken and brisket sandwich. Both were amazing. I highly recommend this place.

I'm gluten sensitive so I have been looking forward to trying this place Stopped by on a Thursday about 5pm. First off don't trust their online menu, they slightly change things daily. I was going to try the Ruben, not offered today Went with the Cubano, this comes with coleslaw. Wife tried the barbecue brisket sandwich. Food arrived and we were a little disappointed. Unfortunately the gluten free bread eater gets the short stick again. My Cubano had good flavor however about 5 bites later it's gone. This comes with extremely pedestrian coleslaw. Didn't care for the flavor. It's served room temperature meh. Wife's brisket sandwich had strips of brisket but again even smaller than my Cubano. This came with some potato chips, store bought I guess. Our two meals totaled $30 which isn't too expensive except I left hungry due to the gf portions. Don't think we will be back.

I love the concept. Dedicated gluten free kitchen and brewery. They even had a sign on the door asking patrons to not bring in gluten-y things. My dining partner was a beer fanatic before he had to go GF due to a blood disorder. This place was perfect for him. I'm not versed in beer speak, but the server recommended one based on the fact that he liked dark beers. It was apparently the last glass of it and the best brewed. I don't normally like beer, or drink at all for that matter, but I had a sip and it was surprisingly smooth, thick (?) and not bitter or had an after taste. Food was ok. Kind of skimpy for the price. I had a bowl of chicken with dumpling, and my partner had a Reuben. I wished there were more dumplings or if it came with bread or something. Service was meh. The person who took our drink order disappeared after dropping off the beer. It took awhile to flag someone down to help with our food order, as well as getting the check after our meal. I would come here just for the drinks.

From the unbelievable selection of food and beer, to the best service and staff, this is a paradise for anyone who has a gluten sensitivity. literally everything is gluten-free, so as a Celiac, being able to order anything off the menu was a dream come true. I had the fried chicken and chicken dumpling soup, and my fiancé had the cornbread and Reuben sandwich. All of which were above and beyond. We each had 9 flights of some of the best beer I've ever had, gluten free or not. We liked it so much we stopped in again today to fill up a growler of their Ollalie! Can't recommend this place enough!

Two words. Coffee ale. Want more? Just about anything. Get a flight, sit outside and relax and sip. Sadly, they don't make food in house anymore (guys, I miss your pickles and sourdough cornbread) and the beer is still very, very worth the trip. Dog-friendly outside. And all gluten-free!

Everything here is gluten free and AMAZING!!! The porter... oh yes, it's been so long since I've had beer. Gluten-free beer is not always great but the stuff is amazing! Yes, I will use that word over and over. Amazing amazing amazing! Delicious oysters on the half shell. And shrimp salad over toast that was so scrumptious. This place is so worth coming to. I would definitely get a taster of the beers so you can taste just how wonderful the variety is. I hate how gluten-free stuff often feels like you are having a fake experience of something real, but here that is not the case. This is real beer. This is real bread. This is real food that tastes so delicious.

The beer at this place is amazing. If you're gluten free and even remotely interested in beer then you have to go! Every trip to Portland I take I come home with at least a couple of 4 packs of their beer. Being gluten-free my entire adult life I've never been able to enjoy beer as most other brains are unappealing to me but Ground breaker hits it out of the park every time. Non-gluten free friends and family have agreed with me and saying that their beer is really good even when compared to glutinous beer!

Ground Breaker was great! We stopped in just for a couple of flights in between meals, so I can't comment much in the way of food. The dude has a gluten allergy so he never really gets to enjoy good beer, and since they are completely gluten free (food and all!) this was his heaven. He said the IPA No 5 is probably the best IPA he has had since becoming allergic to gluten, but raved about all the others as well. I thought all of mine were solid as well, but most enjoyed a carrot beer they had on a guest tap. Sounds super weird but was excellent. It's not a huge place, but they made good use of their space and it doesn't seem crowded. All the employees were super friendly and attentive.

Dumped a bunch of silverware and napkins in the middle of the table for us to arrange. Poured two beers and both had at least 3 inches of head. One beer was poured well. I asked for a new bottle of water because one was yellow and cloudy and the other was totally clear. Waitress seemed irritated and got us a new bottle after telling us they're working on the water on the other side of the street. New bottle is less yellow but not cloudy. Food was good, but not great. I had the Reuben and it was a little dry but lots of meat. Pizza was okay. Lacked any interesting flavors although the ingredients sounded exciting. Everyone liked the Cubano! Lemon tart was good. Overall I had been waiting a long time to try this place and had high hopes since the gf community loves it... I'm sorry to say it was really disappointing overall. I'll probably try it again to give it another shot, but it wasn't fabulous food, the pours were bad (especially given it's a brewpub!), and the service was crap. Waitress was chatting with her coworkers more than serving even when we'd been waiting 15 minutes to put in our food order. No sugar came with my tea. The tea was also more expensive than listed on the menu which just seems wrong.

Gluten-Free, Unite! I'm always bringing my gluten-free friends here because they serve everything gluten-free. No hassle in having them pick and choose when their menu has everything! Not only are their beer pretty damn good, but their food is also quite delicious. You bring someone blind-folded in and they probably won't be able to tell the difference. With over 10+ taps and an extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, shareable plates, and dessert, this is heaven. Thumbs up to their Stout.

Awesome GF beer! There is literally something for every personal taste!! I love that you can also buy cans and take them home too. As a former beer lover who couldn't drink beer anymore, this place made my little inner fat kid sing and dance in happiness

What an awesome find! The beers were wonderfully surprising, filled with unique flavors although quite light and gluten free!! The food was excellent as well. We got fried chicken bowls, varied with different sides, all fresh ingredients and very tasty flavors. And then, the cobbler...mmmm. Great service too. Enjoy

Delicious hot dog and burger. Yummy baguette and olive oil. But the cornbread was the best. And everything is gluten free. Recommend it.

I rarely award 5-stars especially to breweries or gastropubs. But this gluten-free brewery AND gastropub earned it! The space was simple yet clean. The decor was eclectic at best. But we weren't here for the ambiance! The 100% GF was compelling. I rocked the short rib tacos and washed it down with their (Ground Breaker) Imperial Darkness on Nitro! And my girl rocked the tea and chicken and dumplings. Then we polished off a chocolate brownie sundae! The service was on-point by Addison (guy) All of this added up to a legit afternoon dining experience after some serious geocaching. If you're a celiac and/or need to be GF, then this is a MUST-VISIT!

We are not GF (although I try to limit my gluten intake pretty regularly) but our son had his prom on the Willamette Star and we were looking for a spot nearby for the parents to gather for a bite and drink. We stumbled across Ground Breaker Brewing, which is 100% GF (beer and bites). I was happily surprised at the yumminess that ensued. My husband had the Pale Ale (and thoroughly enjoyed it) while I tasted the Porter. While I'm not a regular beer imbiber, I do love a dark stout or porter, and this one exceeded my expectations. They offer a glass or pint size, and as I am the aforementioned irregular at beer, the glass was the perfect size for me. We shared the Cornbread with Beans & Greens - oh my. The cornbread was decent - if you're into gluten, it may taste a bit too "gluten-free" for you - the dipping sauce was AMAZE, but the king of the dish was certainly the beans & greens. Sauteed loveliness. We also shared their pizza... having never had manchego or Olympic Provisions meats on a pizza - this we had to sample. While I think the crust could have been a bit more dry/done - the overall dish was delightful and I am already planning for when I can go back for another. We topped off the evening with their brownie sundae - which had maple gelato, a yummy "hoppy" sauce, and some crunchy bites of goodness sprinkled on top. And no, of course there is no picture you savages - because we ate the whole thing in a blink. If you've read this far and come to the conclusion that I am inviting you to enjoy this small spot of quiet Portland goodness, then my job is done.

Gluten free beer? Yes! And the beer tastes pretty awesome -I honestly wouldn't even know it was gluten free if they didn't say. The gastropub attached has a nice menu of all GF foods. The grass fed burger and chicken dumpling soup are particularly tasty. I wish they had more dark beers but that is nothing but a pipe dream in Portland where IPAs rule the day. Loved this place and will definitely return.

Beer and grub all gluten free. The best part is that it taste great. Tonight I'm having cornbread with jalapeño jelly and beens and greens for starters. They crisp the outside of the cornbread a bit to give character. This itself, is worth it's weight in beer but matching it with been and greens extends the taste buds, bud. I then went for the jambalaya. It is tasty ad has clams, shrimp and sausage. It leaves you lacking for something better. First they use instant Spanish rice ( as far as I can tell ), and then they charge $18 for Spanish instant rice. There's no value in that. There are better things on the menu. Of course the beer is good. This time around they have five with Belgian style candi syrup. Not happy with that. Also, the cooks TV show interferes with Johnny Cash that's playing. Unprofessional at the least. This is turning out to be a good neighborhood pub. Good for them.

Beer was pretty good. If you want a pathetic $13 bowl of soup to go with your beer, this is the place for you! Calling the chanterelle corn chowder a "chowder" requires a 5 year old's imagination. Nah..

Had the Pizza with broccolini and goat cheese feta, AMAZING! Have it with the Hachi Machi Gluten Free Beer!!

What a fabulous hidden gem!!! The food was great but the BEER WAS EXCEPTIONAL! Gluten free beer seems like an oxymoron like JUMBO SHRIMP, but they NAILED IT!!! Next time I'd like to take some of the CC Pale home with me in CANS!

If all GF beer tasted like this I wouldn't have to miss beer anymore. Really delicious drinks... I highly recommend getting the flight so that you can have the full experience. The food that we tried was good but there weren't a lot of vegetarian options which was pretty disappointing. I know it can be hard to do both, but in Portland of all places I'd have hoped for more options on that front. Not sure whether I'll end up here again but I would probably eat beforehand just to be safe. That said, if you aren't veggie then you'll be fine.