Top 25 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Iowa City

Crêpes de Luxe Cafe

309 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Amelia  W
Amelia W
I was really excited to go here and get gf crepes. The reviews made it seem super safe. We walked in a the staff was not friendly whatsoever, the girl practically threw the cups and water at our table. I was watching them cook the crepes and they cleaned everything with what looked like chemical cleaning spray. I was also nervous because I could only see the one container of nutella that they were using for all of the non-gf crepes and was questioning if they would open a new container. They didn’t, I watched them use the exact same knife and container for my crepe. Overall disappointed.

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Molly's Cupcakes

14 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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BakeryDeliveryTake AwayDessertsBreakfastBrunchCafeVeganVegetarianAllergen FriendlyKid Friendly

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Adriana Della Pietra
Adriana Della Pietra
They have GF cupcakes. They are good! They store them separately and top them with separate saccapoche to avoid cross-contamination. I am celiac and this is a wonderful place to enjoy something sweet!

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Bluebird Diner

330 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchAmericanDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBarRestaurant

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Sonja Dicken
Sonja Dicken
Cute diner with friendly staff and great food. We went with party of 6, some had breakfast, some salad or sandwich. Everyone enjoyed. I highly recommend the Bluebird juevos as it was excellent. They even had good gluten free pancakes for our celiac group member.

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Kindred Coffee

287 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
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BreakfastCafeTake AwayKid FriendlyBakeryBrunchLunchAllergen FriendlyGrab & GoCasualDairy FreeVeganVegetarianBread ItemsSandwichesPancakesOutdoor Seating

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Adriana Della Pietra
Adriana Della Pietra
Kindred is a casual café with delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch 100% gluten free. As celiac, it is rare to have the possibility to choose anything from the menu without cross-contamination. This is the only place in Iowa city with a 100% GF kitchen. Additionally, I loved the vibe of the place: young and casual.

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Nodo Downtown

5 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Sydney Schroeder
Sydney Schroeder
awesomeness in a grilled cheese. sweet potato fries are bussin. gluten free bread is delish. blueberry lemonade:FIRE. 10/10. cheap. so fun.

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The Dandy Lion

111 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Brittany Erickson
Brittany Erickson
I love this place. Good food and the servers are perfect. The owner is cool af. Lots of vegan and gluten free options.

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The Encounter Cafe

376 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Jerald Rhodes
Jerald Rhodes
Stopped in while traveling through Iowa City. Very spacious and modern. They have 2 different order points- 1 for coffee and 1 for food. This was nice as the lunch line was long and we just got drinks. The Gluten-free Blueberry Muffin was good, although a little on the dry side.

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Get Fresh Cafe

109 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Lauren
Lauren
As a celiac coming into town for a few days, it was a little bit stressful to try to find gluten-free options here. However, the staff quickly oriented me to their options, and most of the menu can be made safe for us. The meals I had there were delicious and filling and healthy. Highly recommend.

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Masala Indian Cuisine

9 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerCafeDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyIndianVegetarianRestaurant

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Marcie Tobin
Marcie Tobin
Excellent buffet and if you are gluten free there are several things yo choose from.

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BlackStone

503 Westbury Dr #1, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateAmericanGrab & GoDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyPet FriendlyBar

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Shalen & Tiff DeBrower (Tee)
Shalen & Tiff DeBrower (Tee)
They were accommodating & knowledgeable about my children's celiac disease. We aren't able to eat many places, so this was a special treat! The atmosphere was very clean & classy. The food was presented beautifully & delicious!

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St. Burch Tavern

127 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerOpen LateTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBarRestaurantSandwichesBurgersBrunchDelivery

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Adriana Della Pietra
Adriana Della Pietra
I am celiac highly symptomatic. I go to eat here frequently. They have a GF menu with many options. The staff and the kitchen are aware of contaminations. Food is amazing: you can have burgers, steak, oysters, breakfast sandwich and a great mimosa!

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Coffee Emporium

301 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
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Bijan Kholghi
Bijan Kholghi
Best cold brew in town. Also the matcha is really good. Highly recommend!!! Great gluten free pastries options (lemon cake, banana muffins)

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Pancheros Mexican Grill - Downtown Iowa City

32 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerOpen LateMexicanTacosGrab & GoDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyRestaurant

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Jane Morse
Jane Morse
Panchero’s is a never fail choice. Had a cousin here from Minnesota who is gluten intolerant….. she ordered the burrito bowl instead of a burrito and was able to forego the bread!

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Uncle Sun

100 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Lauren McGovern
Lauren McGovern
I absolutely love this place. Their food is delicious, and they are always happy to make it gluten free for me with no trouble. I also really respect/love every restaurant that’s open late for night owls like me who want some real food at 2AM. My only wish is that they were open all day long for my lunch craving too, haha!!

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Hamburg Inn No. 2

214 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
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Leah
Leah
Delicious breakfast spot with lots of local charm. The Baja special as a skillet was delicious and gluten free. They have GF toast and will even make French toast with it.

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Dodge Street Coffeehouse

2790 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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Ronnie Nelson
Ronnie Nelson
I'm not a coffee drinker but went to get one for my wife and the staff was very accommodating to my lack of knowledge in coffee linguistics. My wife loves this place and this is a mandatory stop every time she's in the neighborhood. They also have gluten free treats which are also a must have. This last time I got 3 cherry and pecan energy balls. Would recommend this place and will be going back for sure.

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Sidekick Coffee & Books

1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
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Bijan Kholghi
Bijan Kholghi
Amazing cafe and book store combined This makes a unique atmosphere. I absolutely love it. Excellent coffe and matcha. Also great gluten free and vegan pastry. Highly recommend!

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The Airliner

22 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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LunchDinnerOpen LatePizzaDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBreakfastBrunch

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Bijan Kholghi
Bijan Kholghi
We really liked the gluten-free Pizza crust. The Vegetarian and Supreme Pizza were really good. A classic Bar/Restaurant in Iowa City (since 1944)

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Harry's Bar & Grill

116 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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J Kane
J Kane
My first visit to Harry's. Gluten-free pancakes are on the menu. I asked if they made GF waffles; it seemed like they may not have in the past, but the chef said he could make a gluten-free waffle for me. I am uncertain of the cost as iI did not see or pay the bill (another ember of our party did). I haven't ever been to a restaurant that had GF waffles, so it was a special treat for me! It wasn't crowded at 830 am on Friday. Amanda was an attentive server and was very pleasant. Looking forward to trying the GF pancakes and several unique omelets on future occasions.

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