Top 36 Gluten-Free American Spots to Enjoy in Grand Rapids

Rachel Dawes

Went here based off social media recommendations and online reviews, after all, it’s rare to find Celiac safe fast food options. We ordered a few items, the mozzarella sticks were my absolute favorite, a must! Hubby said the burger was good (and he’s not Celiac), so that’s a plus. I also ate some of the chicken sandwich (was pretty good, I’ve had better, a mediocre GF bun) and the fried pickles were decent. Definitely worth going for the experience but get the mozzarella sticks. Nice to not worry about getting sick - dedicated GF facility.

Crystal Jordan

Food and service were good. This place is popular!!! I would highly suggest checking in online and then again when you get there. Good for Vegan/Gluten free eaters-lots of options and menu is clearly marked. Servers are knowledgeable about gluten free (ours was at least) and they have separate kitchen space for gluten free food.

Anna G

Anna’s Skillet w/ gluten free toast. You can definitely eat for under $20, and food is very filling.

Ethan Decatur

The food was alright, but the staff was amazing. Both my wife and I have gluten allergies and our server and the kitchen did an amazing job of catering to our needs. When they found out we were celebrating a honeymoon weekend, they brought out a feee dessert and a hand drawn and hand signed card from all the staff congratulating us on our wedding. The food was probably a 4/5, but the staff being so attentive and caring about us really made this a 5/5 experience :)

Dylan Kerfoot

Came here for Father-In-Laws birthday, and was not disappointed! Food was absolutely delicious with plenty of gluten free options for my partner. The drinks were thoughtful and well priced, and had us wanting to try them all. Last, but definitely not least, our server Kailey was amazing! She was very personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. We'll definitely be back!

Reese Milli

Amazing service and good was fantastic! Many gluten free options and server was very helpful!

Thomas Gaw

What a place! Jamie is an excellent waitress that makes this homie restaurant such a pleasant experience. Chocolate milk was divine, gluten free bread was even better. Will be returning!

Lior Seidel

Aaron Lehrman

Good pub with a nice burger and fries. Service was a bit lacking, though nice. - Big Easy: Half pound standard burger ordered medium and got it medium. The burger was juicy and cooked the way I like it. The rest of the burger was fairly plain and not much else to write home about. The cheese was not melted much. I saw it had mustard and no ketchup, so I freaked and asked them for ketchup instead of mustard which they did. I thought the burger was a little overpriced compared to the many of the other places I have visited in the area. If it were that good, I wouldn’t have a problem paying the price, but it was too plain to charge $16 and only get chips. - Fries: I upgraded to the fries. They were again fairly plain, but done right. They are medium sized steak fries with a good fluffy center and medium softer outer skin. They stayed warm until the end and were cooked just right. - Crispy Brussels Sprouts: WOAH! Powerful taste. There are several well balanced flavors that were nonetheless screaming for attention on this dish. I do like brussel sprouts and these were great, but a bit too much. That said, the parmesan was added as large shavings rather than grated which gave a great texture. The bacon is always a nice touch. The sherry gastrique was very sweet and powerful. There was a sour flavor to it as well that hits you at first, but settles down as you become acquainted with the initial shock. I liked it and it is worth trying. You’ll have to be the judge, though. It is a unique flavor. Not on the menu, but they have gluten free buns. Also, their Barnyard Burger was listed apart from the other burgers and I missed it. Their menu needs a bit of organization. They also have Shepherd’s Pie. Maybe I’ll come back and try that some time. They also list specials on their website. They are mostly drinks, though. I do see occasional specials for food listed on their Facebook page. - Service: We were greeted at the door immediately and seated at a booth at our request. However, that is where it seemed to go downhill. We looked over our menu and were ready to order and waited a good while (it was NOT that busy). Finally, I ended up sticking my head into the isle and being served by someone who wouldn’t have served us otherwise. Waters were finally brought (though never refilled) and our orders were taken. When served, it did come in a timely fashion, though. Paying also took a while. We had the credit card on the table for a good 5 minutes or more waiting to pay. BEWARE: The tip by default is 25% when paying by credit card. I didn’t notice until it was too late, especially since we were trying to get out as soon as possible since it was taking too long. I would NOT have tipped that much for our experience. Lesson learned. - Atmosphere: The booths have hard wooden backs, but cushioned seats (a bit worn, but not bad at all). The wood is warn down I think on purpose. It gives it that old-world feel they boast of. I felt like we were in Ireland or Scotland. There is a decent amount of old-world decor and the main of the inside is dark wood. It was overall comfortable in spite of the wooden backs. The music playing in the background was almost imperceptible. I could not hear it unless I really listened for it. Talking to my wife was not an issue and I appreciated that. The bathrooms were a tad small, but were okay. My wife mentioned the women’s room was a bit unclean, but I didn’t think the men’s room was bad. To call this place a “gastropub” (according to their Google Maps description) I think is a bit of a stretch. I think it is more of a pub with a slightly greater emphasis on the food than a pub. Maybe somewhere in the middle. I am guessing they have been around for almost 14 years (November 5, 2010 according to their Facebook page). Visited on a Friday night 7-8 PM. It was not terribly busy for a Friday and there were plenty of staff on hand from what I saw. Even a couple of the cooks came out for a few minutes.

Allen Vaysberg

This is our second time coming here while visiting family and it has become our stable. Incredible atmosphere, live music, gluten free options galore. We simply love it and have recommended it to all friends and relatives. Only concerns are limited parking and them being busy so you may have to wait for a table.

Hannah Madaus

Added our name to a waitlist on a Saturday - we were 20th in line, but it seemed to move quickly. We ordered Smash Burgers and Build Your Own Breakfast. Burgers were great and the breakfast was cooked to order, they have a handful of gluten free and vegetarian options too. Everyone was pleased with the food and we got a big chocolate chip cookie to go from the bakery. The service was friendly, but absent. When we were seated, we waited 15 min before anyone greeted us or took our drink orders. I assumed they had forgotten about our table and that feeling continued throughout the meal. Overall we had a nice brunch, seems like a good restaurant for families, friends, and couples.

Lisette

Visiting out of state and Hope G was a great server! Nice kind and answered all my questions regarding dietary restrictions. Most places say idk and she went out of her way to get my questions answered. It’s hard for me to eat to other places but this definitely hit the spot! Most gluten free toast are really thin and over price but the toast was nice and thick not too costly either. It’s hard for gluten free toast to be toasted but this toast was good. Some places don’t even toast the bread which I find not appealing since the bread is soft and turns to mush. The potatoes are a bit over seasoned but I rather have it over seasoned than taste like nothing. The portions are a bit small but if you get an avocado toast with two eggs and the potatoes it doesn’t over fill you. I hope they offer turkey bacon in the future :) Thanks for the service! Made my day :)

Cathy Campbell

Jeffrey Minor

Waldo Castle

Arnold Powell

Dora Savoie

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Martha Brown

Gail Barron

They have Gluten Free options and the service is always great.

Sharon Luna

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Corey Soyka

Had a decent amount of gluten free dishes that were celiac safe.

Mary Fridsma

The view and setting at Blue Water Grill are stunning and stylish, and they always have creative options for a gluten free entree. We went on a busy Friday evening, excited to try out a new entree that was listed as GF on the website. Sadly when we placed our order I found that the item was not actually GF. The server was extremely apologetic that the website was incorrect and suggested some other delicious sounding options. After placing my order, the head chef offered to make a GF version of the item I originally wanted and it was so delicious I had tears in my eyes! The food was outstanding, and their service was above and beyond!!

Edith Hunter

Aileen Baab

Build your own tacos were very tasty and gluten-free

Kristen Larrick

Jose Curran

Sage Flora

This is the best place in Grand Rapids to get breakfast! Their lunch menu is incredible as well. They offer lots of vegetarian options and gluten free options and the service is always amazing! I love the different coffee mugs and the music is top tier! I tell everyone about them!

Edward Smith

Jennifer Garcia

Rosalina Warrick

Aaron Mc

Silas Anderson

Isabella Perez (Bella)

We went in around 3:30pm, and the menu was different than the one online. They had a dinner menu along with a limited small breakfast all day menu. All of their potato options are coated in flour which is disappointing and limiting for those gluten free. The food and ambiance was mediocre. I recommend trying a different spot if you are gluten sensitive considering the limited options.

Peter Land