Top 13 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Pittsburgh

melissa mitchell

Great breakfast! Gluten free options

Abigail Kimball

This review is about the location in Southside. There's a tl;dr at the end. I did take-away so it was a limited atmosphere experience. Seemed like a normal kind of diner, just more brown and wooden? I was VERY excited when I learned they make gluten free waffles (I have Celiac disease). It's only for the "design your own" section, at least when ordering online. Not for the specials. You also can't specify decaf for any of the coffee drinks (I ordered the signature drink that was supposed to have hazelnut, vanilla, and maple flavor with foam on top). But I figured I could deal with full caf for a day, and if I happened to get there before they made it, I could always ask them to do decaf instead. The order was supposed to be ready to be picked up at 16 past the hour. I got there shortly after that and it wasn't ready. The place was basically empty. As far as I could hear and see there were two tables there, two servers, and two kitchen staff. They were all sort of meandering around slowly, and when one server finally came to greet me, they weren't pleasant at all. I've been a server multiple times in different places, so I know how hard it can be and always try to give the benefit of the doubt, so I was friendly to them and told them my name and what I was there for. They had me sign a receipt (we'd already tipped 15-20% online, our usual for take-away), then set it down and just walked away. Another server came out and started prepping a to-go hot drink and I asked if that was mine and if so, could they make it decaf please, since there wasn't a way to request that online? The server just said "it's not yours," and finished what they were doing. Apparently didn't tell the other server. I waited another 10 minutes before the other server brought out the bag and said "here you go!" (the friendliest anybody had been). I said I still had a drink. The signature. Then I remembered we'd ordered it separately, trying to do it decaf, so I apologized and explained it was a separate check. They sighed and started prepping it and I quickly asked about the decaf, explaining the order issue. They didn't respond, but I could tell they were unhappy about it. I felt badly, but I had been very friendly, and when I was a server I was happy just to have someone be friendly and kind to me. Nobody ever tipped me on take-away orders. I only had 45min to have lunch with my spouse IF the food had been ready on time, which it wasn't, and now because of the very long wait I was going to have about 10min with him. I just wanted to get out of there, so I wasn't paying much attention while the server made my drink. I thanked her when I got it, and rushed out. It wasn't until I tasted it a few minutes later when I was at my spouse's office that I realized it was plain coffee/espresso. I don't even know if it was decaf. But it tasted terrible and had none of the things from the signature drink in it I'd paid for. I wasn't going to go back, obviously, because we had no time at that point, and it looked like it was just those employees on the floor. So my spouse drank it instead because he can drink motor oil if it smells like coffee. Tl;Dr It was super depressing atmosphere inside, servers were rude, food wasn't ready in time, so it ruined rare lunch date with spouse, and I was given plain coffee instead of signature drink I paid for. Lame. 2/5 stars. Only gets even the 2 stars because of the gf waffles, which I haven't been able to have since developing Celiac disease after a major surgery. Those were tasty.

Anthony

Highly recommend the Sacre Bleu-berry French toast! Had a delicious house made peach cream cheese which was unique. There are a lot of options whether you're vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. The inside was a little dated, but nothing to be turned away from. Service was warm, friendly, and attentive. Overall a solid spot for breakfast, can't see going wrong with anything on the menu here.

Mus Tech

Very delicious and variety of Crepe, even all gluten free available.

Svetlana Fedorova

Oh, my goodness, love it love it love it. All kinds of crepes, breakfast, sweet, not sweet, dairy free, gluten free, regular, everything! And of course the place. We love walking in this neighborhood for hours.

R Bran

Quality, Made-From-Scratch Breakfast Bluebird Kitchen is a charming deli-style cafe serving high-quality, made-from-scratch breakfast dishes. They offer a variety of options, including oatmeal, pastires, egg sandwiches, and even a gluten-free hash. While the hash was a bit saltier than expected on our recent visit, our family who frequents here said that otbwas not normal. Given the overall quality and focus on fresh ingredients, I'm willing to chalk it up to a one-time anomaly. If you're looking for a delicious and quick breakfast option, Bluebird Kitchen is definitely worth a try.

mc_vln

My wife enjoyed the gnocchi bread bowl however their gluten free pasta options were not the best. Place was packed, so service was a bit slow

Carolyn Scott

Wonderful place for an incredible gluten-free biscuit! I can hardly ever eat biscuits so this was a welcome surprise while traveling. Great pimento cheese too! Friendly staff and super cute place.

Amanda Plazek

A wonderful local coffee shop with very good espresso. It’s a wonderful addition to the neighborhood, and the staff are always so friendly. I love that they offer gluten-free goods on a regular basis as well!

Michaela Pershe, Doula

I have loved this spot for years. They always have a vegan and gluten free option which I appreciate. The decor is funky- modern Victorian. And I LOVE that they are open late. I’ve popped in here many nights in between night class and overnight work shifts to enjoy a drink and just relax.

Gabrielle Woods

I recently had a severe diet change- no eggs, dairy and gluten. It is hard to go out to eat and I really miss the social interactions that happen around a dining table. My boyfriend and I were coming to Pittsburgh for the Steelers game and I found this little gem. The GF/V donut was to die for- so delicious. I didn't know what to expect with a vegan egg sandwich, since I do eat meat- but WOW. The tofu scramble was so delicious and well seasoned. The GF bread was hearty and delicious. My boyfriend had a regular egg, cheese and bacon sandwich on ciabatta and said it was phenomenal. I am so grateful to establishments like this that have allergy friendly food- it makes dining out fun again and breakfasts have always been my favorite meal. Thank you, we will be back!

Tor Cedervall

I’ll preface by saying I have a severe gluten intolerance, and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. They cleaned all the equipment and changed their gloves before making my order, which put my mind at ease. I ordered the savory classic crepe with buckwheat, I believe someone else posted a photo of it already. Wow, it tastes amazing and fills you up but not in a bad way. The fresh salad is a breakfast addition as well. The coffee, lattes and cappuccinos are also very well made. The atmosphere is very relaxing, nice decor, and the shop is well kept and clean. Definitely give Mel’s a try when you’re in the Burgh!

Jean Bischoff

Chrissy Mills

Delicious quality drinks, usually gluten/dairy free options for munchies, and good service.

Brett Druck

Maybe the best gluten free wrap I've ever had. Delicious lattes, tons of GF options, friendly staff and owner.

Rachael Barnhart

Good espresso and gluten free bread is always nice to see.

Mallory Brown

Josh Butch

i loooooove colombino coffee !!! an amazing spot to grab a bite and coffee on a beautiful day out. arepas are naturally gluten free which is a huge bonus! the employee that works at this location is awesome, she is great to chat with & fast with orders despite usually working solo. it’s incredible having a slot like this in the neighborhood, definitely recommend!!!

Rebecca Harrison

I love it here! They have a big communal table with outlets for working on a laptop, ceramic mugs for in-house orders, and a nice selection of baked goods, including gluten free! There’s also a bunch of outdoor seating, including a courtyard, which is so rare in Pittsburgh. Throughout the week they have various food trucks that park outside so you can have a little lunch there too. The staff is kind and efficient. Drinks are quality + they always have a rotating menu of seasonal syrups. I usually get the chai latte, which is a nice balance of warm, spicey + tannin-y (some places’ chai lattes are either really hot spicy without much milkiness or depth, or they just taste like liquid oatmeal because the only spice used is cinnamon). Parking is easy. I just feel like they’ve thought of everything, which is what I want in a coffee shop. I travel 10 minutes from a neighboring suburb just to come here once, sometimes twice a week. Keep up the great work y’all!

Bill Lacombe

Eloy Morris

Joshua Quon

holy family

Great coffee, very good gluten free oatmeal cookie But higher priced

Rebecca Rowan

After visiting the Clayton House, it was nice to come in and sit down to a hot generous cup of soup and shared a sandwich with friend on gluten free bread. It was delicious

Sakina Huzefa

We got a variety of biscotti which were delicious, crispy and lightly sweet and perfect dunked in a cup of coffee! We also tried the nut roll - I found that ok - it had too many raisins for my liking. We also tried these coconut gluten free almond cookies which were delish. We’ll be going back for more biscotti and to try their pizza and ricotta pie.

Amy Ferguson

Always an amazing meal & delicious drinks!. Top notch gluten free options.

Danielle Price

Very friendly staff. I usually get a maple latte or the cold brew. The coffee is always good and they always have a large selection of baked goods and coffee flavors. On the weekends they have amazing donuts/cinnamon rolls. My husband also likes the gluten free snacks they have. This is our go to coffee shop. We also love that it's a local business.

Chrissy Mills

We are glad to live within walking distance from here and are pleased to see it busy nearly every time we pass. The coffee and atmosphere is nice. We’d love to see more gluten free options!

Geraldine Williams

Lillian Orona

Henry Harper

Pigsburgh Squealers

Tons of gluten free options (including the best gf bread in Pittsburgh), really tasty food, and the staff leaves me the cutest drawings on my orders. It's pricey but sometimes i need a treat haha.

Eleanor Ziemer

Talia K

So good. Leo was super friendly and provided great service. He explained that the arepas are made fresh every day. And bonus for us, gluten free without any modifications. We are planning on coming back very soon to try more of the menu.

Lester Dean

Kevin Butler

This is my wife and I's favorite place to eat. Excellent beer selection, gluten free options, good food and atmosphere, friendly staff and ownership, etc.

Debra Ford

Erin Hubbard

Jasmin P

This is my favorite cafe in Pittsburgh!! The atmosphere is unbeatable, the music is always great, Kim and Al and the rest of the folks who work there are absolutely lovely, and the coffee is top notch. The vegan/gluten free snacks are also to die for. 12/10!

L P

Absolutely looooved this coffee shop!! I used to stop in nearly every day for their gluten free selections. Both the drinks and food were phenomenal. Definitely stop in if you are visiting the area!!

Christopher Mertz

Kori Greene

Delicious gluten free brownie! Service was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect. I could have stayed all day!