Top 50 Gluten-Free American Spots to Discover in Columbus

T C

I can't have gluten or dairy anymore and it was a big change, haven't eaten much because I'm picky and have lost so much weight. I decided to try this place and it was phenomenal! I didn't even know this kind of food could taste this good!! I was actually able to feel satisfied after eating which doesn't happen anymore. I cried, I literally cried in the middle of eating! Thanks for the delicious food and for caring about people who have to deal with this!!

Nancy Morris

Recently started my gluten free journey and so glad they have they have a full gluten free menu. Kaitlyn our server was attentive and so nice.

Sheila Gross

Wonderful food with excellent service at the bar and at our table. Aware of gluten issues. All food was marked when it came to the table. 💗

Ash Holbert

They are amazing with allergies. They have great gluten free pizza and a tone of options. The gluten free cookie and Sunday is amazing!

Erika

If you are looking for a good brunch spot I give this place 2 thumbs up! I had a Bloody Mary which was served with a skewer of meat cheese & an olive. The drink itself wasn't too spicy but could of had a bit more vodka in it! I ordered the breakfast BLT which was delish. I was able to get vegan cheese on it since it was available upon request. They so have a decent about of dietary options including vegan, vegetarian & gluten free. Make sure to let the waiter/waitress know. Our group all ordered something different which was nice to see it was all enjoyed.

Julie Burkett

Great service! Great food! Appreciate the menu marking gluten-free items. Best of all, the cheesecake is gluten-free!!!

lydia gokey

Joe was my server and he was awesome! It’s always been hard eating out while having celiac and he took my allergy into heavy consideration

Lonnie Cavanagh

My wife and I will be making this a goto when we are in Columbus, which is several times a year. We were here for the weekend and had dinner on Friday. It was soo good and the atmosphere is relaxing, we went back for lunch on Sunday before heading back home. The smoked salmon is amazing, and the wife dreams about the gluten-free fish and chips. I wish we had a Pearl in Cleveland!!

Christopher Martinez

I have celiac disease and need to be careful with gluten and cross contamination. Red Robin offers gluten free options and dedicated fryers which is usually great. This location has unfortunately glutened me twice within the past year, first with including breaded jalapeno coins in my burger, and then with giving me a normal gluten bun instead of a gluten free bun. If you have any allergies, be careful with this location.

Toni Sacco

Homegrown hangout boasting craft beer and unique (and dare I say, gourmet) hotdog combos—personal favorite is the “Classy Lady”. Always delicious with excellent, speedy service. Delighted to see gluten free buns on the menu!

Becky HP

My husband and I went to The Refectory last night and had a wonderful experience. Our server Lisa was very personable and did such a wonderful job educating us about the dishes offered and drink selections. The Refectory operates differently than most Ohio/US restaurants. It's recommended to order all courses ahead of time as they are small batch. We ordered 4 courses and even though the plates are smaller than "normal" we were pleasantly stuffed at the end of our meal. To note, courses do come out at a slower, more European pace. Our entire dinner took 2.5 hours. I highly enjoyed the slow pace, it gave us more of a chance to slowly savor our dishes and really connect. The escargot is more in a loaf type form and comes with a garlicky sauce that is just amazing. Not pictured is the soup I had which was the vegetarian, which was deliciously simple but definitely warming. My husband had the shrimp that had a lovely bright vinaigrette followed by the arugula salad. The arugula paired with the pancetta (I think) was delicious as the fat cut the sharpness of the arugula. For my main course I had the sturgeon which I highly recommend. It was meltingly soft and the potatoes/vegetables provided a contrasting crunch. My husband had the duck which he highly enjoyed, the cherry sauce had a tartness he enjoyed but I did not particularly care for. Dessert we both chose the creme brulee. The grand marnier was a nice change from a standard vanilla, it was beautifully silky and paired so well with probably the BEST latte I have ever had. There were a few items I'm going to grumble about but really are minor and not worth detracting any stars: I have celiac and the gluten free bread basket at $5 extra was rather disappointing. It looked like regular sliced sandwich bread that was cut in diagonals. I'll skip the bread next time as Cameron Mitchell restaurants, Cooper's Hawk and others have better to offer. The other grumbly item is the lack of dessert options for someone with celiac. I could choose between the creme brulee or I believe a sorbet. Dessert is my absolute favorite course so this was disappointing. It's the reason we'll come back maybe once or twice a year, but probably not more.

Abby Ham

Good place! I'm not super adventurous so my meal wasn't anything great (my fault 100%). But the menus list what's Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, and what has dairy, which was great because we had three people who fell into one of those categories.

Janna Rich

Nothing compares to the entire experience of dining at Jeff Ruby’s! I went with my family about a month ago and can’t wait to go back. Everyone was extremely friendly and professional and the food was fantastic. Our server, Patrick was awesome. They even accommodated my gluten intolerance and made some yummy mocktails since I don’t drink.

L. Ash

We ate on the patio. 3 of us, early evening. The guys got specialty burgers and I ordered a chicken n bacon sandwich, no bun. I asked for them to make sure there was NO pepper or spices on the sandwich. Then I asked if they had fried peppers of any kind and if so, do they fry them in the same fryer as the FF. They said they jave them, but they can fry my FF in their gluten free fryer. So I ordered this. Another server brought our food. It had a few very appealing fried vegetable circles on my chicken sandwich. I asked what they were. They put fried jalapeños on my chicken sandwich! After I spent time explaining why I could not eat peppers of any kind. They were directly on my chicken so they had to make a completely new one. My guys had gotten their food so they were just about done by the time my corrected food came out. The chicken did not have spices on it, but they again screwed it up. I had asked for them to just not serve the bun and no sauce. I should have gotten lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese and chicken, plus a side of FF. Instead, I got one small piece of chicken with a piece of cheese and an order of FF. The chicken was good, even though not what I ordered. I could still taste a bit of heat to it- they probably did not have a clean spot to grill it so it may have had a bit of pepper. We did not go inside so I do not know the condition of the interior. The server was pleasant. The outside dining area was relatively clean. We would probably eat there again if we were in the area.

kelley koch

We loved our breakfast on Father’s Day. Hayden gave great service. I was pleased to find both a vegetarian and gluten free menu. Gluten free pancakes were amazing!

Zaida Lane-Shephard

Our family absolutely loves JT's Pizza and wings! The gluten-free crust is a standout—it’s incredibly tasty and one of the best we’ve had. It’s become a household staple for us. Whether we're ordering for a quick meal or a special treat, JT's never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Hannah Kahl

Super yummy! I am gluten free and I was really craving pizza. I couldn't find a place that sounded good to me and was worth what they were charging, until South Village Grille. I have wanted to go for a while now but finding out they had gluten free pizza crust was what sealed the deal! And when I say it was good I mean it! The crust tasted exactly like a normal thin crust pizza! It was wonderful and worth every penny.

Haeley Welch

One of the best places I’ve ever been! They have a “build your own taco” section which makes it great for vegans, vegetarians, or picky eaters! Gluten free friendly! I got The Heater on soft corn shells and it was amazing! Definitely recommend!

Kim Burgess

Place was absolutely slammed with post church crowds when we went, but thanks to excellent management and really hard working employees everything from ordering to receiving food was extremely quick and easy. The manager took our order, and was super gracious about a gluten free dietary need in our party. He was very proud to let us know they were one of the only fast food chains to offer a gluten free burger, with a safely packaged gluten free bun and a burger prepared on a clean grill. He also bragged about how great his staff (mostly teenagers) are, which to me is just another sign of a well run establishment. Would absolutely recommend this Culver's to anyone.

Bethany George

Ive had their burgers before, which are very yummy. But a friend said “lets do breakfast here”. I was like “they have breakfast?!” They sure do!! I had the mushroom frittata, which was exquisite! And the fresh squeezed OJ was the perfect touch. My friend had the breakfast hash, as shes gluten free and dairy free. And she loved every bite. The outside patio was perfect in the morning. Highly recommend.

Madison Carr

Nice causal place to eat, offers a full bar with indoor and outdoor seating options. They do have a few gluten-free options. Their salads were amazing and came in a huge portion!

Queen

Best diner in Columbus! I had this place saved in my 'want to go' list and finally found myself there. I'm blown away! The best scrambled eggs and homefries anywhere, hands down! (I'm looking at you Hang Over Easy) As if they couldn't get better, gluten-free bread is also on the menu 😋 Great service, great people, great food

Lior Seidel

GF & FD options, they have a dedicated gluten-free fryer!

Nicol Ray

We celebrated National Margarita Day with a pitcher of “Mustache Rides” and we were pleasantly surprised! Don’t be fooled by the size of the pitcher, they pack a punch for sure. We do wish they would back off on the ice a bit in the pitcher allowing more of the margarita goodness to serve the 4 of us. None the less, it was a tasty concoction. As for the food, this will be one of our regular stops from now one. Queso, guac, and salsa are all highly recommended. The chips and salsa are “help yo’self”, as much as you like. Genius! The tacos slap and be sure to upgrade to Weesy-style because the goodness overtook the importance of mindful eating at that point. They go out of their way of helping you save a buck while filling your belly on Tuesdays with a price cut on their tacos and I would suggest getting in early. Be generous to the staff, they really do a great job! Atmosphere has a funky vibe and a great playlist. If you are looking for gluten-free options, you will feel right at home.

Carlos Fuller

I'm delighted that I was able to enjoy a delicious gluten-free quesadilla. It was absolutely scrumptious!

Carrie Roth

Dedicated gluten free menu and anything with Anasazi bbq sauce

Chrissy Tsao

Food was excellent. There is dairy in their acai breakfast bowl so be sure to specify if you want it dairy free or gluten free. Friend ordered the fish burger and loved it. She was in town for a few days and ended up there three times that week! Both pizzas was also great. Homemade ginger beer was also good as was their fresh squeezed OJ.

Julie Burkett

Great service! Great food! Love the gluten-free choices!

Roger B Seely

Great service, mushroom burger was great, and the gluten free menu for my friend was outstanding!

Alana Jenkins

(EDIT: Literally this was the only place I went to that day besides my family's house, none of whom have this virus. Again, I RARELY write a bad review, but I'm currently immune compromised and just had the worst week with my family battling this illness because we went to a restaurant with expensive food that was nothing to rave about. And believe me, I'm mad at my family for picking the place too. I've worked in restaurants and I know how important good reviews are, but this was my honest experience and I have never been so regretful about going somewhere. I'd still put one star for the food and cramped atmosphere alone, but I am furious at their response.) I rarely write a bad review, but I had to make an exception for this because I am that angry. My family went here to meet up with family because one person is gluten-free and insisted on it. Never again. We paid $11 for a kids grilled cheese and I got chips & salsa for $9. I thought the chips would be homemade, but no, they came in a bag. If I'm going to pay that much for it, the chips better be homemade. To top off the experience, I now have norovirus and I am fairly certain I got it from here. My family nearly stayed home and I wish we had. I am praying none of my other family members get it. Please make sure to wash your hands thoroughly and often, and don't rely on hand sanitizer, which doesn't do anything to prevent you from getting norovirus. I am pretty good about washing my hands for 20 seconds & I still got it. I've never regretted going somewhere more than this place.

Harley Smith

An absolute must try. Do not pass on the bison, it’s so amazing. I had the bison burger, and my husband the bison steak and it was some of the best food we have had. The food was just the absolute best. The waitress we had was so friendly. They make a great drinks. Our entire friends group was impressed. They have great gluten free options. The parking was a bit difficult, but that’s to be expected with any downtown restaurant.

Valeria Robles

The food is delicious, really very good and they have several gluten-free options which is appreciated.

Traci Byrge

Had the most fantastic gluten free ravioli per the suggestion of our waiter. I haven't had ravioli in years. Will definitely be back!

S S

Gluten free menu items clearly marked. The breakfast tacos are incredible and rival those in San Antonio Texas. Who knew awesome breakfast tacos could be found in Ohio?!?!

Shannon Stires

We had great service. The waitress very very attentive and paid special attention to my order as I am celiac. Lots of choice. The drinks were good. The food was excellent! Great atmosphere. Definitely will return.

Barry Carlson

Heather Woodliff

Amazing care in preparing gluten free options! So delicious!

Lezz Gluten

I’m relatively new to the area, however my first experience visiting this place was awesome. Great overall everything. But afterwards my experience hasn’t been the best, particularly at this location. I cannot eat gluten, as I have Celiac disease, so I try as much as I can to eat home, plus Ohio doesn’t really have many safe places for me to eat, but at least once a week I have to eat at this taco company, but if I can avoid coming to this location I do. I’ve tried ordering to go, eat in and there’s always something with the servers and management. They are either racist or just unhappy with their life. Second time I visited I order to go, they gave my order to someone else. Third time I tried to eat at the bar but no one came to take my order. The server who’s more gay than I could ever be didn’t even acknowledge me nor advised the bartender to take my order. Then I went to eat with my spouse, again the same gay guy was our server, he sits next to you like he is at his house, then after he takes your order he forgets you completely. This last time I decided I will never go back to that location, I actually didn’t even eat because they didn’t send me a server to take my order. Their actions and attitude, are not the best customer service. There are some exceptions of people there that are genuinely nice, but when we arrived this last time, we wanted to eat outside, they encouraged us to eat in, then they sat us at the very end of the restaurant, however who sat us terrible customer service, she just rushed to the table leaving us behind to put the menus on the table and left us there, didn’t even tell us who our server was. I wasn’t even sure if she wanted us to sit or not cuz she did not addressed us at all. We asked to changed tables because we simply didn’t want to sit where that lady wanted us to sit. Then we waited about 10 minutes and no one came to even bring us water. We simply got up and left, never again will I go back to Easton location unless they change their attitude or staff, but I guess I’ll never know. Food is great but everything else not so much. If y’all have personal issues my recommendation is to leave them at home, take a class on how to deal with the public and maybe draw a smile on your faces with a sharpe.

Vera Crowe

Brian Solomon

Better than Ch!potle! Staff does a nice job at this location. Always clean and ingredients are always fresh. Yum Queso! Gluten free hard or soft shell tacos are tasty.

mariah johnson

The menu says there are gluten free options under all items. Only to find out they just remove anything with gluten and give you half your meal for the same price. You shouldn’t advertise your menu as gluten free if there aren’t other options. Anyone can order a sandwich without bread, and who would want burrata and pita.. with no pita.. and just a fork. The worst part was we weren’t even warned when ordering. This is a nice restaurant, you’d think they could afford gluten free bread at the least.

annamarie smith

Adam was amazing at explaining the options for gluten free and teaching us about the sauces. Love that he took his time yo do this. Our waiter Elijah, was great and very friendly as well.

Kristi Ladvienka

Several gluten free dishes on the dinner menu and a great Old Fashioned cocktail on tap!

Andrew Pitonyak

French onion soup was very nice, highly recommended. Service was very good last visit. Seasoned perfectly cooked (medium rare) across two visits and four steaks. Also, these are gluten free. The salad was nice as was the sweet potatoes. This is a Coke place. Tables seem tight for a wheel chair if you need to get through to the back. Very pleased, will certainly be back with my gluten free family.

Keith Solano

Kristina Yarhouse

Enjoyed great food and service. Dez was willing to work with my food issues and find out which items were safe for me to eat. Celiac friendly. Chips are done in a separate frier.

S Hatfield

I had a nice time there. It is a place I could get comfortable in a hurry! The staff was very welcoming and helpful. My wife has Celiac and the bartender did too. She was able to help my wife navigate the menu and everything turned out good! They have many menu items I would love to try! The loaded tots were killer! Corned beef and kraut! Yumm! Two things stuck out on the negative side, one, the coleslaw, seemed like salad with mayo. Very minor, easily forgivable. The second, the mixed drink cost. I believe a double Titos and soda was $18. That is nuts! may as well drink at the airport. At least at the airport the second shot is at a discount... All of that said, I will avoid the mixed drinks, but I will not avoid the establishment. I will return to try more of the menu and I'll stick with a beer!

Sheila Gross

Good bar food. Gluten free menu. Great cocktail menu, with extensive tequila and bourbon choices.

Tanya Rullán

Very cute, the food was great! Gluten free options, vegetarian options, and real meat are available. It can be busy and long food wait but it was worth it for the most part. Learned my lesson, make a reservation... 🚀👾🌌

Just Me

Best kept secret in Columbus. Family-run diner where everything is homemade and delicious. Prices are very affordable. Being gluten free, I love their papusas. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed!