Top 7 Gluten-Free Gems to Discover in Tampa

Juliet Near

As someone highly allergic to dairy it was exciting to hear that this vegan gluten free bakery opened in the area. Unfortunately it was a bit of a let down. For bakery items my family got cupcakes and donuts. The cupcakes were decent, not dense like a usual gluten free cupcake but there was no flavor to the cake. The vanilla one just tasted plain. The strawberry cheesecake donut had a great icing to it but the donut itself was dense and not like a donut at all. The frozen Katz donuts from the grocery store are better. Each pastry was $6 which seems overpriced for a barely mediocre dessert and they are not huge either. We took home the blueberry waffles($12 for a whole waffle which was cut up into 1/4 sections) , they are ok. The flavor tasted like a normal blueberry waffle and the texture was ok. Very average waffle. The mac and cheese ($16 for 2 servings) I got was very off putting. The cheese flavor was good, comparable to follow your heart brand but the noodles were awful, I made sure not to overheat it but somehow they came out very chewy. I want to give this place another go but am hesitant to due to the price point and a poor first impression.

Zac Preston

If I were ever locked away for capital murder — facing the death penalty by firing squad — I would formally request a final meal consisting of six gallons of sweet potato noodles and four quarts of coconut ginger rice, all dumped ceremoniously into a bathtub of coconut sriracha for me to bathe in. Fully submerged like a cold plunge. Enveloped in flavor, Ready to meet my fate. (I’m gluten free)

Suzanne Parker

Fresh kitchen catered a large family gathering after funeral (40 people). Everyone commented on how delicious everything was. Those of us who are gluten-free couldn’t believe everything was gluten-free. And those of us who eat gluten loved and had no idea this beautiful meal was gluten-free. Would definitely recommend!💕

Daniel Graystone

I had not heard of nor tried Bolay Kitchen before this event, so this was my first time here. I live in Pinellas so it was a little bit of drive to get to them but I can honestly say the drive was worth it! I came in during what I would have assumed to be dinner rush time but aside from myself there was only 1 other customer in the restaurant which struck me as odd. I was indecisive as to what to actually order for my first time here but after talking to one of the staff members, I decided to go with his recommendation & ordered the the steak street salad bowl, & I am so glad I did! The steak was cooked perfectly, the chimichurri tomatoes were amazing, & the creamy garlic & herb dressing brought the whole bowl together! I got a chocolate chip cookie which was still soft & sweet, so I knew it was just made today. I also got the berry patch tea to go with it, the tea was nice & refreshing, I got a refill of the tea but switched it up & got the mandarin cardamon tea. That tea was a bit more robust but still delicious & satisfying. The restaurant layout & atmosphere is really nice, I liked learning they are gluten free. I honestly don't know why there weren't more people here, but I will definitely be making the trek back over here again soon!

Allison Smith

Isabella’s the best!!!! This place is so yummy and 100% gluten free :)

Megan Carter

Always the best - making a quick stop or working for awhile, the team and the food/drinks rock! Try the Birthday Cake Protein Shake or the SOHO Acai bowl. Win every time. All non-dairy, plant-based, and my favorite options are gluten free. Come see Alex!

ANNE Cable

Entire restaurant is gluten free! This is my new favorite place!! Delicious fresh food. Highly recommend