Top 24 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Enjoy in Richmond

Melissa Johnson

As someone with a gluten allergy I am grateful to have a food stop where I don’t have to worry about anything on the menu. Been multiple times and everything is fresh and consistently good.

Elaine Gawronska

Had to wait a few minutes to get seated as they were busy. Obviously popular so that's good. Lots of gluten free and vegan options which were clearly marked on the menu and much appreciated. The food was delicious and the staff helpful and friendly.

Tish Baird

my wallet will be taking a hit. the menu is right up my alley for taste. the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. you can see partly in to the kitchen. well worth the visit.

Alexis Taylor

We got our wedding cake here and it was phenomenal! I have a ton of allergies, wheat and dairy being my biggest triggers. Finding a vegan gluten free wedding cake that still tasted good was really important to me. WPA Bakery nailed it. It was beautiful and delicious!

Mary Burger

Excellent cupcakes and friendly service. I follow a vegan and gluten free diet and it is amazing they have 2 types of cupcakes available everyday and you can special order many more flavors. Today they also has a vegan and gluten free brownie available which was a nice bonus. I have had different flavors over the years and all are tasty and presented nicely. I’d recommend!

Kate

Great alternative brunch spot! Excellent GF waffles (both sweet and savory), but GF protein choices are limited. This spot consistently makes a kick ass cup of coffee.

Monet Long

This used to be my absolute favorite cake place in Richmond. I’ve been gone for a year and a half, came back tonight and saw the new location. The gluten free size is 1/3 what it was for the SAME price. No layers, nothing. The très leches I got was ugly, soggy and tiny. It didn’t taste too bad but I will not be coming here again.

Mallory Meyer

This was literally the best fried chicken and fries I’ve ever had in my life. AND, IT WAS GLUTEN FREE! I couldn’t believe it. Service was excellent. The workers were all smiling and laughing. Great music.

janie kaplan

Minglewood Bakery offers a delicious selection of scones and cookies that are soy, dairy and gluten-free (!!!) in addition to their other vegan baked goods. Most bakeries just throw too much sugar or other sweeteners in to make up for the fact that there is no diary or gluten. But Minglewood actually balances the taste experience, nothing is overly sweet, and you can experience the other flavors. The textures are also great (which if you are gluten-free, you know it's hard to get good chewy textures without being overly dry). The Raspberry Jam cookies are wonderful. And my husband, who is not vegan and has no allergies, didn't even realize he was eating vegan deviled eggs and chicken salad. It was so tasty and the textures were close to real chicken salad. Minglewood Bakery is my happy place. You won't be sorry you stopped by.

Michelle Kooi

Fun Creperie in Richmond. When you get to the building you have to walk up the stairs and the door opens up to a main floor. The hallway you face looks like a little town. The hostess will greet you and ask what your seating prefer. They have the option of outdoor seating, there is also an upstairs floor. They have a lot of options for crepes, including nin crepe items. There are cocktails and hot drinks. I also noticed a kids menu, vegetarian and gluten free options. This trip is my first here and I ordered two crepes a savory and sweet. The savory one was the Carbonara crepe. This crepe looked fancy and tasted rich. The crepes are packed full. Personally I found it a bit too rich or salty, not sure if it was the pesto adding to an already cheesy chicken bacon filled crepe. The sweet crepe I ordered was the Tirimisu. The tirimisu crepe was decadent and delicious and very filling. Overall it was a great experience. I did find their hours a little later (most Creperies I have come across are open in the morning). At the time of this review they opened at 11 am on Saturday.

Taylor Hord

This negative review is not about the food. The food is excellent. However, one of our party is extremely allergic to gluten and straightforwardly asked for the gluten-free version of his dish; our server failed to communicate this request to the kitchen. Either that, or the kitchen did not follow her instructions. I was nervous when I noticed she was not writing our order down on a notepad or tablet and instead attempted to memorize it. After the food came out, he asked “just in case, is this gluten free?” and the server said “yes, it is”. Only after he had finished half the crepe did she come back and say “actually, I'm so sorry, it is not gluten free”. He is now quite ill and upset, unsure as to whether this will render him very sick for the next few weeks. The dish was taken off the ticket and a gluten-free version was prepared after the fact, which was appropriate. For those who go here and require a gluten-free option, you must strenuously communicate this to your server, since it is not guaranteed that it will be communicated to (or understood by) the kitchen.

Joey Puletti

Organic ingredients bring it to the next level. Great vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options. Friendly staff.

kevin knight

Great gluten free options

Carla Boucher

Urban Farmhouse has a lot of charm and some real potential to be a go-to spot if you’re in the area. I tried the VA bacon and egg panini, and it definitely hit the spot! The place itself is adorable — cozy with a rustic vibe and lots of little extras that make it stand out, like shelves of local wine, beer, chocolate, snacks, and even postcards. It feels like part café, part market, which adds a fun twist. There are solid food options for everyone — including gluten-free and vegan — which I really appreciate. I came here because it was close to my hotel and heard they were good about accommodating dietary restrictions. It was a bit smoky or steamy inside when I arrived, but I still managed to grab a table. Service was fine, and the space had a casual, artsy feel with local artwork on the walls. The matcha latte didn’t quite match my taste (a bit more earthy than sweet, especially if you’re used to the Starbucks version), but everything else I’ve tried so far — like the lox bagel, grilled cheese, and soups — has been on point. I think with a few tweaks this could easily be a 5-star spot, but I’m definitely coming back for lunch or a mid-morning coffee break next time I’m in Richmond.

Becbon Mendoza

They offer gluten-free items!

Greg MARTIN

First time dining here. Great dog friendly porch. Had a fabulous lunch/brunch. They have multiple gluten free options on the menu. Service was great and staff went out of their way to make sure our dog had it's own water bowl and shady spot to get out of the sun. The food was terrific. I had a breakfast bowl with pork bbq. Huge portion that I couldn't finish. Can't wait to come back for Supper!

Jorge Juarez

Went for Easter brunch. Service was attentive, food was great and reasonably priced for a fancy buffet. Would love at least one dairy-free and gluten-free option for dessert. Will definitely go back!!

John Lafferty

This place was great. I had the Devil Mess, which seems to be their signature dish. Was a good level of spice but not too hot. They also were accommodating to my wife with Celiac disease (gluten).

Jessica Allossery

I can’t rave highly enough about the service and hospitality of Lemaire and the Jefferson hotel. We had nothing but pleasant experiences during all of our encounters with the staff. The food here is exceptional - yes it’s expensive, but you get what you pay for and it’s top quality. We stayed two nights and dined here for dinner both nights. Honestly I couldn’t choose a favorite dish because everything was so delicious. Love the Gluten Free options too - the waitstaff even brought me GF bread. Such a treat!

Katherine Britton

I'm a gluten free girl (celiac) and was blown away by how delicious the food was last night. I got the part of the special (apple fennel salad with peanut dressing) and THE WOW. The burger I ordered with it was delicious too, but I could have eaten three times the amount of that salad/slaw. It was incredible and I would love to see it on the menu again next time!

Senza Tempo Cane Corso

I love toast so much but this new location is even better if you can even imagine. They always have plenty of gluten-free options for me and the fried calamari was absolutely amazing. It doesn't matter what toast you go to. It's going to be fantastic but this one has some new menu options that I really enjoyed.

Jessica Hill

The food here was truly exceptional, as was the service and their gorgeous space. Excellent, creative flavors and good knowledgeability about gluten sensitivity. HIGHLY recommend trying the cachapas. The cocktails were good but not quite at the same level as places like Heritage or Roosevelt. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we will absolutely be back!

Dawn Williams

Loved this place! Great food and drinks! Coffies, sweets, gluten-free deserts, beers, etc. So much at one little place!

A Colaco

Want to clarify a review that is on here from a few years ago — but surfaces when you search for gluten free options in/around Richmond. The team here is friendly and kind, but this shop DOES NOT offer gluten free donuts!! Posting this as a review to help others avoid my experience as there are not GF donuts. Thanks!

Jon Smithers

Wonderful dinner with my wife. Calamari appetizer was amazing and gluten free... steak was tender with an amazing glaze... deserts are not to be overlooked. Our server, Gradey, was knowledgeable and made great recommendations. Look forward to trying their Sunday brunch soon!

Caitlyn Conner

Their dirty chai latte is delicious and the double chocolate gluten free scone even better! When I go to bakeries with friends, I don't expect to have any food options so not only was it nice to have choices, but it was also REALLY TASTY!!!

Kelly Adam

Great little spot to get an aperitif. The spritz was a perfect mix of bitterness and sweetness. The hummus board came with a variety of vegetables and pita bread (I was also able to substitute gluten free bread!), and overall I was impressed with the size for the price. Perfect addition to your neighborhood walk.

Carolyn Elliott

Isabella Stevens

I have food allergies, and the server and kitchen worked really hard to modify the food and make sure I could eat it safely! It's definitely a place to try if you are gluten or dairy free because they list everything you can eat on the menu! Same for vegetarian. Yummy food, too. The only slight drawback was the atmosphere because certain tables had air vents blowing on them, which would have been a real bummer. The other slight issue was that there were only two bathrooms in the whole place, and the line took forever. Maybe it's not always like that, but the wait was at least 15 minutes. We still liked it enough to go back, though! The service really was excellent.

Charity Pearson

I'm dairy free and gluten free. Lots of options. Staff and GM were super patient and accommodating to help me find safe options.

Michael Lamberson

Really good food and really big portions. Nice gluten free options as well.

Gianna D

Well where do I start…. First we innocently drove up to the drive through. My friend is secretly allergic to gluten and so of course we asked for a grilled sandwich with a gluten free bun and NO tomato. When we pulled up to the window and got our food we just had a feeling. We looked in the bag and there was no gluten free bun and there was a regular grilled sandwich with tomatoes on it… 😐. Anyway we told the guy and he gave us the bag we looked and after we had already explained not to give us just a bun he had given us JUST A BUN. So at that point I had already driven away. So I had to go park and walk out in the rain into the store and ask for the grilled sandwich with nothing on it but lettuce. After waiting forever for that we left and finally drove away and parked to eat. I went to grab my regular fried chicken sandwich and to my surprise I pulled out…. nuggets……. I then had to eat the grilled sandwich and not to mention they also did not give any of the sauce that we asked for. We went to grab our drinks and instead of a large water they gave us a medium. This is outrageous. And the topper on the cake was when my friend went to grab her fries and they were so overfilled and the box was folded weird that they spilled all over the entire car. This was the worst chick fil a experience that I have ever had I do not recommend that you ever go to this location ever.

julia

The breakfast burrito looked small for the price but still a decent size. It started out good, but it overwhelmingly tasted like refried beans. it’s supposed to have “Lentil rosemary sausage, tofu scramble, hash brown patty, black beans, baby spinach, Shredded cheddar and tv sauce” So i think the lentil sausage basically tasted/ has the texture of refried beans, which is fine just not what I expected. I did not taste cheese and only got some of the good sauce in the very last bite of the burrito. We liked the gluten free biscuits but gravy was bland. I would maybe go back if I could get the burrito without sausage and filled with more tofu scramble.

charlotte rector

so good and cute!! i recommend the iced chai latte, any of the croissants (especially the pimento cheese croissant) and the macarons are amazing (and gluten free!)

Allen Ayuninjam

Honestly if you have a gluten free diet....look elsewhere; you will likely be disappointed. A number of appetizers are essentially fancy dips served with pita. Those are listed as gluten free without the pita, but the alternative to pita (which isn't listed but was verbally shared upon request) is raw cucumbers. Not sure why a gluten free pita cracker isn't an option but oh well, that's minor bc there are many GF options for apps. My real gripe is that out of the 17 options listed there is exactly ONE gluten free main dish listed on the menu, and it's brined and baked chicken with potatoes. There happened to be a special that evening that our server mentioned was gluten free so there were technically two options, but I went with the option on the menu. The chicken was moist and tasty but it wasn't anything super special. The potatoes were not bad, but were rather inconsequential. Also, for dessert, my partner ordered the hazelnut chocolate baklava to go and we took it home. When we got home, she tried a bit of the (circular??) baklava. It was the driest serving of baklava that she has ever had. I couldnt eat it due to the gluten, but it did look extremely dry through the container lid. I have been in Richmond for 7 years now and I'm familiar with most of the big restaurants but my partner and I hadn't been to Stella's yet (though I've been to Stella's grocery many times in different locations, great shops btw). I didn't love the apps and mains and dessert that we got, but the people at the tables next to us got food that looked and smelled PHENOMENAL. I'm not saying don't go there, I do love Stella's as a whole, including the neighborhood grocery branches. Just sharing my experiences: limited gluten free options, and the baklava was dry af.

hillary gorson

they have a bunch of gluten free pastry and options. however fryer is not gluten free. and they have diary free/egg free options in the Arepa and corn cake. even oatmilk for the coffee. .. I will say I had a dairy allergy attack as I accidentally drank my moms drink that I assumed was black coffee but it was not. be very clear with staff as they can make it GF DF but I made the mistake. they where very good about making my order allergy free. would highly reccomend the plantain and arepas. they where able to make them and not add the cheese.

Elise Ledon

Absolutely love this place! It’s quickly become my favorite cafe to cowork in. The staff is super friendly, the vibes are cozy, the food is comforting (they’re fantastic with gluten free people like me), the internet’s fast, and they obviously care a lot about the community. They even have a rack of coats available for people who need them and hot meals for anyone who’s hungry and can’t afford it. Totally the type of place we should be supporting!

Yulia Holthaus

The place looks a bit random with the floor plane inside, but the service,coffee and food were pretty good! Where is nice cashier person and pretty much everybody who worked there. The sandwich is a bit small for the price, but they seem to use good ingredients. They have vegan options and gluten free.

Gabrielle Trudeau

Great service! Chef hood and chef, AJ, thank you! Did an Uber eats order and was unable to place correctly on the app. Was called to have the order verified and they were very friendly and attentive to our specifications for gluten-free and vegan.

Rose

Came up from NC for that tattoo shop next store. My first time in Richmond! I stopped by for some food and drink before my tattoo appointment and the staff was super helpful and sweet! I’m gluten intolerant and when they ran out of gluten free bread for my breakfast sandwich they happily made me another, gluten-free meal. I’ve had other places cancel my order before for similar reasons, so the accommodation and extra effort was appreciated. One of the staff also gave me some great suggestions on places to go and things to do around town! I plan on coming back to Richmond in the future so I’ll definitely come back here for some breakfast to start my day right!

Michelle Neer

I worked with Tarrant’s to host my sister’s baby shower brunch and they were the best from start to finish! They were so responsive answering all my planning questions, great mocktails, customized the menu for gluten-free guests. Their sunroom was elegant and didn’t need much decoration and it was a huge success. I’d recommend them for any special occasions such as showers or rehearsal dinners.

Joseph Grossman

elle Jay

I’m obsessed with the miso marinated mushrooms in the Vietnamese bowl especially but all of the bowls are delicious! Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Fresh made juices and an assortment of local vegetables to buy to go from their farm! Service is fast, efficient and friendly. Nice front patio to dine-in with tabletop fireplace heaters. My favorite lunch in town!

J. M.

This was our first time at Kuba Kuba, and it will not be the last! First of all, the food and atmosphere at this Cuban restaurant are very authentic. The menu is huge, packed with delicious options, and makes it hard to pick one thing. We visited Kuba Kuba for lunch on a weekday. At the time of arrival, they were not too busy. We arrived a little before the lunch rush. We did not have to wait for a table. There was some outdoor seating, and the weather was perfect to eat outside. A few other people had the same idea, and the outside seating was full. We sat indoors. For those who are vegan and gluten-free, you will NOT have an issue finding something to eat here. Our first orders were appetizers. We ordered Tostones/Plátanos [deep fried plantains, freshly made at today's state of ripeness] and Empanadillas [two traditional pastries stuffed with spinach topped with their house-made lime sour cream & veggie garnish]. We received huge portions of delicious Empanadillas & fried plátanos/tostones. It is safe to say that the majority of the dishes are Cuban-inspired with some twists on the traditional. For my entrée, I ordered The Paella Vegeteriana. And let me tell you, it was a monstrous portion in a Jethro-sized bowl. My order could have served at least two people. I couldn't finish it, I had to take half of it home. It was loaded with traditional Spanish rice dish with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, asparagus, tomatoes, potatoes, peas & spinach. Topped with avocado and Kuban bread. It was not the traditional Mexican-style but rather a huge pile of ingredients layered into a bowl. It was more than I really should have eaten in one sitting. I got an additional side of plátanos. With my meal, I went with their freshly squeezed Limeade. The portions are surprisingly huge for the price, and we left with a bag of take-home food. I would highly recommend visiting Kuba Kuba.

Laura Ann Thompson

Always delicious, plenty of gluten free options, and so many ways to customize your order!

Jacqueline Koehn

This place is amazing. Super friendly people working there. Amazing breakfast options with gluten free and vegan options. On top of that, there is super cool decor and interior space! So happy I found this place on my visit to Richmond and I wish I had something like this where I live!!

Judy E

Manager went out of his way to make sure my meal was gluten free.!

S C

The customer service I received from Diana V was amazing. She is so professional , accommodated me and my husband for a lovely breakfast. I went for the more healthy choice and I had the build your own “American Grand slam” with gluten free choices and egg whites. My husband had the Choco banana pancake with the bursting flavor of the choco because the banana were on top. For resfreshing drinks the mango lemonade and Apple juice was the choice for the morning . I will definitely be returning. The only con was the presentation was not picture worthy but the taste was definitely there 😁💯

Kristina Hanna

Everyone from the manager to kitchen staff and our server was very pleasant. Was seated immediately. The restaurant was very clean and appealing. My gluten-free needs and requests were met with no issues. Finally, a cook that knows how to cook crispy turkey bacon. Our server (female) was exceptionally nice and helpful.

Brian Viggiano

Lots of gluten free options.