The Taproom by Hellbent Brewing at 7 N Worthen St W8 in Wenatchee offers a family-friendly gastropub menu combining American comfort food with Pan-Asian influences. The seasonal kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients from local purveyors, while the drinks program features 20 tap handles pouring Hellbent craft beer and local cider, alongside a full bar and local wines.
The current spring menu ranges from all-day brunch and shareable appetizers to salads, sandwiches, rice bowls, and desserts. Standouts include the spicy Pork Belly Bowl, hearty French Dip, house-made meatballs, and fresh Fiesta Quinoa Salad. Most mains sit around $12-$23, offering substantial portions and good variety for the price. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are clearly represented, including Greek Salad, Fiesta Quinoa Salad, and Veggie Bowl. The restaurant is also explicitly family-friendly, making it suitable for brunch, lunch, dinner, casual drinks, and relaxed group meals.
Menu Highlights
Spicy Pork Belly Bowl - $19.50
Tender pork belly glazed in mildly spicy house teriyaki delivers a savory-sweet finish over rice with fresh accompaniments.
The New York Chopped Cheese Sandwich - $18
Freshly ground beef, bacon, grilled onions, white cheddar, American cheese, and burger sauce create an especially rich, satisfying hoagie.
French Dip - $17.50
Thin-sliced roast beef, white cheddar, onions, and mushrooms arrive on a soft hoagie with savory au jus for dipping.
Bowl of Balls - $15.50
House-made meatballs are coated in spicy chipotle albondigas sauce, finished with Parmesan, and paired with sourdough.
Fiesta Quinoa Salad - $13.50 full
Quinoa, vegetables, black beans, corn, queso fresco, candied walnuts, and cranberries balance freshness, sweetness, crunch, and tang.
Coconut French Toast Bread Pudding Sticks - $10.50
Hawaiian sweet bread and toasted coconut create a soft, dessert-like brunch favorite served with maple or coconut syrup.
Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet - $9
A warm cast-iron chocolate chip cookie paired with vanilla ice cream provides a rich, comforting finish.
