Top 50 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Boston

Lucy Huang

Risotto is delicious and gluten free. Our waitress recommended brussel sprouts for appetizers, which was 🔥

Fred Lybrand

Ask for what’s fresh! I was so Excited for gluten free donuts doughnuts 🍩 I asked for what I wanted - what I should’ve done is ask for what’s fresh! Or freshest? 2 of the 6 I ordered weren’t fresh anymore. They were a little stale. And the coconut oil - which I was really excited about - had gone a little rancid. Who knew? Maybe they should toss things out quicker? Or maybe GF don’t have the shelf stability. I will definitely be back - for the blueberry, the plain cake, and the plain + chocolate, but I may never eat coconut donut again. Also, the jelly stuffed was really brittle, dry and crumbly. I did make it in right at closing ~ 2 pm.

Crystal Hall

Food was delicious and waiters attentive. My mom loved the coffee. They have Gluten Free options including GF bread. Getting a table for two is much quicker (10 minute wait) than it is for a larger party. We went for brunch.

Amber Easterling

They offer a small selection of gluten friendly baked goods. There is a risk of cross contamination due to shared areas.

Matthew C

Better gluten free bread than most other places I’ve been. Very good service and very accommodating of food allergies.

Max Cooperman

The two workers there on 5/31 were super nice. Definitely ask for a sample if you don’t know what you want. I should note that everything is dairy free which was awesome to hear! I got the birthday cake ice cream which was delicious and also a 7 layer bar which was soooooo good and also gluten free. Definitely coming back soon!

McKersin

Great Gluten Free Vegan cupcakes.

Morgan Rodgers

Coco Poco

Had egg sandwich which was extremely salty and focaccia they used was cold. They give you a number plaque if you dine in, it makes you think they would bring it to you like tatte. They don’t, so I sat down while my sandwich sat cold on the counter… so why don’t they tell you to just wait by the counter? I liked them when I first visited them… not many pastries I wanted to try. Maybe it’s catering vegans or gluten free?

D Dopfel

Nice cafe with a bunch of gluten-free snack options that have come in handy for me. Coffee and tea drinks are all good, but not standout. Can be hard to find a place to sit as it is always pretty crowded. However, we've always been able to get a place to sit without too much of a wait when we decide to stay. I had the gluten-free chocolate tart, which was rich, chocolaty, and not too sweet. The London fog was acceptable but seemed a bit underbrewed as the earl grey didn't come through strong enough for my taste

Ben Dulaney

Great service, LGBT+ friendly spot and great gluten free options. Worth a stop for a coffee and breakfast sandwich.

jennifer Gomez

Real gluten-free food! Delicious drinks Wheelchair accessible

Hannah Berry

They have the best gluten free pizza & take care to prevent CC.

Courtney Mitchell

WARNING - do not go here if you have allergies. After speaking with multiple staff members, including the manager, was told my meal (salad) would be fine. I opened the salad at home to see a piece of bread on top (I have celiac). Do not recommend if you have any dietary restrictions.

Carolina B

Excelente!! Thank you Lulu Green staff for a warm welcome and service. We had huevos rojos, am acabo bowl, yuca fries and a chocolate cheesecake. Everything was delicious, especially the cake 🍰 Always happy to get vegan and gluten free well made food. Keep it up!

Lindsey K

One of my favorites to stop at while in town. Very delicious, creamy, and smooth ice cream, frozen yogurt, and have toppings to add if wanted. They have gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options as well.

Lorna Vaughen

Everything but their sandwiches are gluten free. They are 100% vegan. Their nut-butter oatmeal is amazing! They even have gluten free waffles. All their juices are made fresh and you can tell.

Gopal Chopra

Vibrant coffee place with superb fruity caramel dark roast and excellent service Gluten free bagels woohoo!!

Renee Vielleux

We were encouraged by family to visit Tatte Bakery and Cafe and it did not disappoint! We went to the Pier 4 location and not only was the food was wonderful, the staff was, too, including a kind and pleasant server named Victoria, who was so helpful! It was a great experience! We especially were happy to see how well they cater to dietary needs, with a wide selection of gluten free options. We’ll be back for sure.

Katie Frank

If I could give this 10 stars I would. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I have celiac and I need to eat fully gluten free and I felt safe here. They marked up their normal menu with all of the naturally gluten free items I could eat, which was about 80% of the menu including desserts. It was delicious and made even better by being allergen friendly.

Erica Benedick

Delicious breakfast with great gluten free options!

Danielle Burton

Gluten Free Beware 😭 I visited about 2pm and every single gluten free product was sold out except for a brownie. Not to mention they had run out of the gluten free soup, muffin and even iced tea…. The employee was extremely kind and caring, tried her best to make my experience better. Super impressed with your staff and will give you all another chance, but please, us gluten free friends are so desperate and it’s really a bummer not to be able to eat anything except a salad.

Tatiana Stone

I could talk about the beautiful floor to ceiling tile or the amazing array of baked goods but let's be real, all that matters is the gluten free pavlova 😍😍😍 it was decadent and scrumptious. Their gluten free selection was moderate, with things labeled "gluten friendly" (which I took to mean gluten free friendly, because all baked goods are gluten friendly lol). There were about 5 or 6 gluten free things on the day I went, it's nice to have something to choose from. But really, the decor was beautiful, I just wanted to sit there longer in the beautiful cafe. The coffee was Ethiopian, so fairly different from most American espresso, but after a brief adjustment period, it was delicious.

Michael A.

Was looking for a sit down breakfast but when I got here it was absolutely crowded , so I decided to do take out : it was certainly faster and I enjoyed my goodies and coffee outdoors . This was a really good looking store with a very well presented display of goodies . They have lots of gluten free options to choose from including gf muffins , tea cakes , cookies and meringue. Their regular offerings are equally vast with croissants and breads and many other breakfast pastries . I chose a pistachio filled croissant with an iced coffee . Croissant looked amazing in the display but for me it fell a bit short in flavor . Seemed too plain for me . Also got two gf tea cakes : raspberry and a Halva sesame . These were really good and considering how hard it is to find good gf baked good they were better than the croissant . Worth stopping in early if you want a table otherwise take out is the way to go .

Natasha Moodie

During my stay in Boston, I came here for breakfast every day. Very customizable and delicious breakfast sandwich, a tasty gluten free bun, and really great drinks. I had the rose/strawberry matcha three times, and it's delicious. I also like that they offer unsweetened matcha and customization for the flavor separate from the sweetener. So, I had a wonderful rose and strawberry flavor in my matcha, but it was not sweet, which is my preference.

Nataly Perez

Their Saigon banh mi was exactly what I needed after a hangover. Sooo delicious. I will say it was a very long wait but the barista + staff were attentive and apologetic. Their drinks were flavorful and unique. Gluten free pastries also available!

Helen Chen

This restaurant is on top of another store and to get to it you have to walk up a relatively dirty and old alleyway but that’s okay! Upon walking into the restaurant, it was very quiet as there was no music playing but it was nicely decorated with lots of plants and lights. The ambience and aesthetic of the place is quiet nice. The menu also appeared relatively priced to other Thai restaurants and portions are also very reasonable and shareable. However, the food here is very bland and does not really resemble that of non-vegan Thai food. Not really sure if the tastelessness of the food has to do with it being non-vegan though? Additionally, the food that is stir fried like pineapple fried rice and pad kee mao were very heavy on the oil, leaving not a very good feeling in your mouth after eating. The papaya salad was also very very bland and just had hints of flavor from either it was mint or basil. The food here at least what we ordered - the spicy green papaya salad, the pad kee mao, and the pineapple fried rice were not super delicious, not comparable to other Thai restaurants in terms of taste. The pad kee mao was definitely not that bland but it felt oily and just kind of different from normal. There are however lots of vegan protein to choose from - vegan chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, and gluten. Additionally, when we asked one of the servers for some spicy sauce, he seemed to be either drunk or slightly high and was potentially making some joke about himself being spicy which we didn’t understand or find funny. Regardless the other servers were relatively nice but did not attend to us much more than taking our order and bringing us the food. Large and spacious restaurant with pretty decorations but food is mid and service is just okay. Would not come back again but an experience.

Ishy Shah

The place was nice however the options for gluten free with the bread choose was terrible. It was hard and the avocado toast with the GF bread was flavorless. So disappointed :(

Casey Reynolds

Foods great and there are a lot of options for Gluten Free individuals.

Ritesh Poddar

Love Clover Labs. Everything is fresh and healthy. There are a lot of veggie options as well as gluten free and vegan options.

Thomas “pitfal”

Lamb Hash and lattes were incredible! Gluten free toast and eggs were delicious! Potato hash circles were yummy

Josh Salvi

Great selection of high quality food including many gluten free options. The prices are a bit higher than your larger grocery store. That being said, I’ve yet to be disappointed by what I’ve gotten here. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. We recently purchased some of their fresh pasta and really enjoyed it. Please support this local grocery store in Jamaica Plain!

Catherine Nikkel

We found our way here because of its gluten free recommendations. And I'm told they did not disappoint. In fact, we went here on back to back days because of its selections and overall freshness of the food. The inside is very aesthetically pleasing + love the exposed white brick walls and the displays of sweets is pretty stunning. We enjoyed sandwiches, desserts, cappuccinos-- everything was delicious. Wishing we had one here in Toronto to be honest! Such a great spot.

Chris Murray

Anyone familiar with Quincy Market will know it is a madhouse. Ned Devine's gives you the chance to get away from the craziness and sit down for a meal. The food is pretty good. I loved the soft pretzel appetizer and the Ned Burger was great. It is a big burger too. The gluten free options are plentiful as the rest of Quincy Market sucks in this regard.

Stephen Sandlin

I’ve only have good experiences with Tatte. Food choices are excellent. Excellent Gluten-free options, from the main menu, and baked goods, too. This location is perfect, with easy access to Northeastern and the MFA. I made a silly allergen mistake while ordering, and didn’t realize until the food arrived. The manager went out of her way to handle the issue, and have a new order sent out to me. No questions, no hassle, just great service. I really appreciated it, and I’m happy to recommend Tatte!

Erin (Nire)

great as always, could use more gluten free options as always. when i didn't know i had celiac, bbq seitan was always great

Nora Sullivan

Great place for a coffee and a nut-free snack. They sell cakes and cupcakes as lavender bee baking. The best time to go is mornings on the weekends when you can get a fresh cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich on a fresh biscuit. Year round, the best snack is the crumb bar. The owner, Kelsey, cultivates a sense of community in the business she's built. This is a family-friendly establishment, wheelchair accessible, it has vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options.

Joe Parrish

Coffee and breakfast sandwiches were both great. Gluten free bread available. We will be back

Steve Smith

Solid 4 star dining experience across the board. Food and service were both good. Menu has vegan and gluten free options which is a plus for those that are looking for that. Lunch for two was $55 which included a sandwich, egg dish, smoothie, coffee and a tip.

Bren Tawil

stopped here on the way to the airport, had a gluten free italiano. best sandwich & matcha i’ve had in a long time. amazing menu & the sweetest ladies! thank you!

Jesse Welty

While exploring Maverick Square, I stumbled on Cafe Iterum. It's right next to the Maverick T exit (the one on the harbor side of the station, not the exit in the middle of the square). This light- and plant-filled space features 14 seats with ample power for a working lunch. There is additional outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Two kiosks speed up ordering, but the staff at the register cheerfully took this Luddite's order. Service was gracious--everything hospitality should be--and the atmosphere is relaxing and whimsical with playful condiment labels ("Mrs. White Sugar in the ballroom with the candlestick"!) A bookshelf of board games and books ads to the cozy feel. I had the smashed beet bowl and let me say I hate beets but I loved this! Greens, crispy chickpeas, roasted broccoli and eggplant "bacon" all come together beautifully under an herbal vinaigrette. The menu is fairly extensive and offers a few gluten free options, as well as a good selection of vegetarian plates. The cafe brews Intelligentsia and sells beans in the standard 12 oz bags as well as 5 lbs bags for those who want to stock up. This cafe implements a 10% service fee which explains why the POS tipping screen defaults to 0-5-10% According to the receipt, the cafe is facing some rough times, there is a Go Fund Me to raise capital, including a gift card match on donations over $100. I would say it's well worth supporting this gem in East Boston!

Kristin D

Dear Sonsie, you’ve never let me down but today was a bummer. My mother has a severe celiac allergy, highly highly sensitive to gluten. As in she will end up in the hospital if she has contaminated food. This was explained to the waitress. It was clear the waitress didn’t fully understand because she asked if my mom wanted to sub in wheat toast. She cannot eat bread period. None the less we saw she made a note about the gluten allergy and submitted the food. Her meal came out with toast on the eggs. We grabbed the food runner and told them we said very clearly no toast. He went back to the kitchen and they came out less than two minutes later with the meal minus toast which showed it was clear they just pulled the toast off. This is unacceptable. You could have put her in the hospital. When we sent the food back it then came with a side salad instead of the potatoes because they said those had gluten. So not only did you put toast on her meal but you were going to serve her contaminated potatoes until you were heavily challenged, twice. I don’t blame the waitress. I blame management and hold management accountable. You put her health at risk and what’s worse is the waitress said the manager would comp the meal, they didn’t not, and the manager NEVER came over to acknowledge anything. Issues rot at the top. It rots with management not training staff. Honestly cannot come back after this and I would warn anyone with a celiac/gluten allergy to stay away. This was scary.

Laurie Pessetto

Chili was mostly tomatoes and peppers. Caprese sandwich was good, but soggy. Mediocre GF bread. GF macaroon was good, sugary, and right next to the gluten brownies.

Celly L

Harry's has my heart, for breakfast. The options they offer for sides are wonderful, especially for those of us with allergies—we have choices. I'd highly recommend the grilled veggies, as a side, to your omelette. They also now offer gluten-free options, in addition to dinner. Fun! Not sure if they're under new ownership, but the changes are impressive. Good job!

Allena Fink

The tatortots are really yummy and the beverages! They have vegan and Gluten-free options. Love the book selection plus their new room

Halladay Perry

A little cramped, but the food is pretty good. I’m celiac and i was so excited to learn they had gluten free cones :). for something gluten free they were very good! i got the yogurt flavor and tiramisu (also gluten free, all the flavors are!!!) and it was soooo good. sad to see all the bad reviews on the staff, it was very busy when i went but everyone who was working was very nice too me. they seem understaffed but as someone in food service they were doing a great job, i think a lot of the reviews come from people who don’t work food service… the guy who helped me (dude with all the piercings) was really sweet and was really nice about my allergy and was very helpful with making me feel like my food would be safe. so hard to find celiac friendly places in boston, totally coming back this summer :)

Rick Leichter

Second time here, first since the pandemic. Glad we remembered because it's just as good. Tuesday lunchtime and not too busy, surprisingly but I think we just beat the noon rush. We got the Smokin' Jamaican on gluten free bread, the GF tiramisu and a cup of Joe. The sandwich was delicious, grilled in the panini press with some gorgeous grill marks. The overriding flavour is definitely jerk and mango chutney with the turkey being more background and I really enjoyed that. The tiramisu is tempting to look at (see pic) with professional layers and a beautiful whipped cream topping with chocolate shavings. Hard to believe it's gluten free. The coffee is really good if not a touch pricey but it's downtown Boston and there's a Bucks on every corner so they gotta hold their own. All told, $25 plus tip for a sammich, dessert and a coffee. Not too weird for 2025. See you on the road.

Ernesto Ibarra

I really like the muffins and the coffee. And Maria’s service was great. They just need to add some Gluten Free options.

Natalia DeWitt

We visited Boston for a few days and had breakfast at Milkweed daily! Their scrambles are amazing! Egg white and the one with the steak were our favorites. This place has gluten free bread and huge mugs of fresh coffee!

Ruth Hinze