Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots Across Denver to Delight Celiac Diners

Jessa Crisp

Wowwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!! The best place I’ve been too as a celiac!

Christopher Cannon

Another great trip to Federal! The food is always delicious and lots of gluten free options.

Ian Hildebrandt

Now that they have animal protein it is a game changer! Chicken and braised pork. 100% gluten free menu. Really great food.

Nicole McKenzie

Great atmosphere to enjoy the wonderful food! Awesome gluten free options!

Lindsay Johnson

Highly recommend this restaurant for a tapas dinner. Everything we tried was delicious and added bonus that it's gluten free.

Christopher Bielinski

Very good food, very good service and a neat atmosphere. Lots of vegan and gluten free options (we had both in our group).

Sarah Cradeur

the only thing on the menu that is not gluten free is literally a single hamburger bun that you can ask not to be on your food. this place is amazing and tempura?! GLUTEN FREE TEMPURA?!?

Jessica anne

I am celiac and was so excited about this place. The chicken is good, I really can’t complain when i find a place that I can eat at a not worry. The thing that bothers me is the price of the GF beer. It is the most expensive compared to any bar I have ordered it from. $10? Really? I know what a 4 pack costs. I’ve been to the brewery in golden, it’s local and you’re telling me you can’t price it better for your celiac gf customers??? $8 a beer is a profit, $10 is crazy! How do you support a community but overcharge tremendously on locally made beer? I can’t sit and enjoy beer and chicken there. Two beers is $20 on top of the cost of everything gf being up charged. Give us a break on the beer. That is crazy to me! I am so sick of people taking advantage of the GF upcharge? That’s done with now.

Anna Tumadottir

Top notch food. Quick and friendly service, Corey was attentive and helpful with modifications. Especially great spot for those with restrictions, options for vegan AND gluten free needs. New favorite: hibiscus green iced tea 🍵🧊

William McColm

One of Denver’s finest restaurants & the best sushi! Wonderful service & they easily accommodate my celiac needs.

Kelly Rice

I used to work here and I would not say this is a celiac safe place to eat. That was five years ago and they could have changed their practices since then, but when I worked there they had shared production areas and fryers. They are very allergen friendly, but as a celiac, I wouldn't risk it.

Elias Herrera-Mishler

I don't typically trust restaurant pizza with my celiac, but their website is clear about their Gluten Free procedures, so I felt pretty confident about eating here. I got a margherita with pepperoni. The crust was good. The dough is made in-house, and is stretched (in a separate area, with separate toppings) like a normal pizza crust. My gluten eating mom actually preferred the Gluten Free crust over her normal one. That being said, don't order your pizza "extra crispy" if you don't want a heavily charred crust. Overall, it was REALLY nice to have a fancy restaurant pizza that I could trust. This place is Celiac safe, if that's why you are looking at the reviews.

Isabella Perez (Bella)

It’s order at the front, then they bring items to the table for you. If you like Kombucha, they have a rotating homemade Kombucha flavor which they make very well. I always leave here with my tummy feeling great. I do think the portions are on the small side, so come here if you want to feel light after eating. So many delicious gluten free options, and the staff are attentive to your dietary needs which I really appreciate

Jennifer Minella

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Jacob T

First time coming to ‘El five’, my partner and I were first sat in a very awkward table on the edge of the restaurant- thankfully they were accommodating to moving us out to the patio. We were initially asked if we had any allergies (my partner has a gluten allergy and another allergy as well- any consumption of either causes severe debilitating migraines, blacking out, and loss of appetite for at least a week) we were made aware of which options were gluten free- the server was more than knowledgeable about the ingredients and advised us of the fact that they use the same fryer for both gluten and gluten free options. If you have celiac, I would avoid getting food here. We initially were looking to get the eggplant fries which say they’re “gluten free” but yet are not guaranteed. Our server gave us a recommendation based on allergy preference. When the food came out we weren’t sure what we had ordered since we had to switch our initial pick so we were not dealing with any cross contamination. They ended up bringing out the wrong dish to the wrong table and unfortunately my partner consumed a good majority before we were made aware the mistake happened. If you are gluten free or have any sort of allergy definitely be weary of ordering and double check before consuming. They ended up not charging us for our meals thankfully- unfortunately that doesn’t change the mistake made but the gesture was appreciated. On the bright side, the drinks were good and the people working at there were very nice- just be cautious and ask twice. ** Update- definitely a major concern for anyone with celiac, not worth it for the price or the possibility of being served food containing an allergen without them triple checking that they’re doing everything right. Our bill totaled $160 for two people. The only reason we went here was for the abundance of gluten free menu items advertised, which they clearly cannot truly provide. You would think they could afford to have a separate fryer to actually accommodate the allergies that are LABELED MENU ITEMS LISTED AS GF. I hope someone within management/ownership realizes the detrimental effect that this caused and will make changes to the way they prepare/serve food. I have been to restaurants with no gluten free options that were able to accommodate us no problems and no worries after the fact. Don’t waste your time or money.

Isabella Perez (Bella)

The food took a long time to arrive, and when it did, my brisket sammy and tater tots were cold. The gluten free bread here is not that good- it’s dry. The candied pork belly wedge and the hotbox mac and cheese were both very good. The restaurant was really cold, and the music is super loud. While the food was decent, all the other factors make it a 3 star.

Kristina Williams

So things to note about this place is that if you are Celiac and cross contamination is an issue the actually options for your are much lower than what is labeled Gluten Free. I will say that was pretty disappointing. I’m new to this and was really excited thinking there were so many options only to find out most of them were technically not celiac safe. (Guess this is something I’ll be getting used to.) With that being said, still had a wonderful experience. Great drinks, the staff is top tier and the server was super clear and helpful explaining what was actually safe for celiac. What we did get was delightful. Absolutely worth going to just make sure you clarify with your server on what will have cross contamination and what won’t even though it’s labeled GF.

Tad Rockwell

We had breakfast there twice while staying at the hotel. The service is excellent and the Eggs Benedict was amazing. The use polenta instead of bread and proscuitto instead of the more traditional Canadian bacon. I would like to go back and try dinner here as the ambiance is really cool. Big windows facing the street. I am Celiac and they have lots of Gluten Free options in addition to a dedicated GF prep space. They take it very seriously and I was safe here. The bar area is really cool on the corner of the building.

Caitlin Kirby

Holden was excellent and very attentive. He had great knowledge about the desserts and what was gluten and dairy free. Wonderful experience.

Jadyn O

I can’t over emphasize how amazing our time was here. We let them know in advance it was our wedding anniversary and there wasn’t a single staff member we interacted with that didn’t make a point to tell us “Happy Anniversary.” - it was so lovely! They even gave us a special Anniversary menu! Every single sip and bite was exquisite. We’ve been to Italy and we’ve eaten true Italian food- this is the real deal. But what really seals this as a “must go” is the service. Brittany, our server, was so amazing. She made us feel welcome and appreciated. She was extremely knowledgeable and truly elevated our experience. Brett and Connor were both extremely helpful as well. Connor was our sommelier recommending the perfect bottle of wine in our price point. I nearly forgot to mention that I’m gluten feee and Brittany made sure that everything I ate was safe. She knew the menu top to bottom. Overall, 11/10 ❤️ Brittany tipped the scale!

ian greene

Spectacular food! The staff were super friendly and attentive and were able to accommodate for a severe gluten allergy. We had the Vodka Penne (with gluten free pasta), and the sausage french bread pizza. Both were really tasty, lots of flavor. We also ordered one of their gluten free cannolis and a piece of strawberry cheesecake to-go and were very pleased with both. I am not gluten free but my wife is, and her pasta and cannoli didn't taste any different from traditional recipes! I would actually order it myself. The restaurant had a cool atmosphere. It's a pretty small place (only 10 or so tables) with family photos on the walls.

Maddy B

Server was very knowledgeable about celiac, so I felt confident about ordering. The food was great, vibes were chill, would definitely come back!

Carlos Hernandez

Had dinner here not too long ago & made sure that there were items on the menu that were gluten free as my girlfriend has Celiac Disease. When we were sat, my girlfriend asked what items are gluten free (to be 100% safe) and he said "just tell me what you want and I'll see." then she asked if he's our waiter or someone else and he said "we all help each other". Ok. Then the wine list arrives and my gf then had to ask the gal helping us with wine what is gluten friendly on the menu. She was SUPER helpful. Clearly the gal that helped my gf with wine confronted 'our waiter' because for the rest of the night, he was overcompensating and being awkwardly talkative. We just wanted our food at that point. Then on top of all of those awkward interactions with our waiter.... he charged us for an extra bottle of wine we didn't drink. I then had to flag down a member of the staff to initiate a return/bill again while our Uber was out front waiting for this. Spent $500 on dinner which was great BUT the experience with the waiter ruined it. Cherry Creek Grill is the better choice, their staff is ON POINT.

Forest Selby

Abby M

My husband and I both agreed this is one of our favorite restaurants we’ve ever been to. The food, atmosphere, and service were all fantastic. They were great about accommodating gluten and dairy allergies and could modify a lot of the dishes. We started with the Moroccan carrots, falafel, and mushroom hummus - all AMAZING and so fresh. My husband got the duck, which he loved, but the showstopper was the braised lamb shank, which was tender, flavorful, and unique. All really generous portions. Can’t wait to come back!

Angela L'Esperance

The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I went two days in a row because it was so good and celiac safe. Everything tasted fresh. Can’t beat fresh squeezed juices for cocktails. We need one in Minneapolis, MN.

Ed Skhisov

Lots of gluten free options. Tasty food.

Alan Caulder

Strat Parrott

They e changed the menu a bit but still lots of gluten free offerings. It’s sad they dropped the crispy rice and tuna from their GF offering.

Alana Greene

The gluten free pancakes are by far the best I’ve ever had. They look exactly like their regular pancakes which my friend said were really good as well. Every time I come I get the pancakes and they’re always incredibly delicious. The place is beautiful bright and clean; for “atmosphere” I put 4 stars just because when I go during the weekend it is super loud with the other patrons. I wish there was something they could do about the acoustics. I like going during the week days when it’s much quieter.

Jessica Fields

What a fantastic (fintastic?!) spot. Service was splendid, thank you Manda and your trainee! The gluten free menu was plentiful and the food all came out with a little sign to ensure clarity. The quality of the food was superb! We sat on the patio and really enjoyed the experience!

Emily Cahill

Urban Egg food is amazing, especially if you are celiac/gluten free! There are many options and they follow cross contact safety protocols. Have eaten here multiple times and never been sick afterwards.

Rob Wilson

Let me share the good stuff first. The staff is very hard working. The hostess greeted us immediately and was friendly. The food looked good and tasted ok to great. There was a bathroom. We were excited to go bc the one in our area shut down. They have a nice drink selection. The non-alcoholic beverages were great. The service was strong. Now on to the story. We were told the wait would be 10-15 minutes, and we could wait at the bar or upstairs. We sat at the bar, but the overworked bar tender told us we could not for drinks as not everyone was 21. OK. Outside it is. After about 30-40 minute wait our table was ready. Why was there a wait? Well, the hostess was our server and the one cleaning the tables. They were understaffed. No worries, it happens. There was only one bartender, so drinks would be slow. The food would be a bit to get there, which makes sense given staffing. The food looked good. The meatball sub was bland and a little overcooked. Tots were mushy. Neither teenager liked their pizza. The gluten-free pizza looked good and tasted good. However, shortly after, 3 out of 4 were not feeling well. I am not sure if it was the pear cider or the GF pizza, but I had a bad reaction after it. This would be a gluten reaction that is painful and takes a long while to recover. This was around a 2 hour affair, not including wait time. One more thing, just like a lot of places, the prices are much much higher than before. But not abnormal for the area. I really hope the place turns around and everyone has a better food experience than us. I am sorry to leave a poor review. I normally do not leave reviews like this.

Maddy B

Got the truffle fries with garlic aioli, queso fries, and the Holidaily Favorite Blonde ale. All were delicious! Sat at the bar and got them to put on a college football game for us, too (Hook ‘em, Horns!) :)

Lana Cordier

Great breakfast and brunch spot. My favorite is the Garden Bowl (healthy and gluten free choice). Anuhar was our server and he was great!

Austin Martin

The burgers where fire ate there 3 days in a row had a gluten-free burger and didn't get sick all 3 times! The bun kinda falls apart but really good anyway. Fries were okay. Super nice and friendly

Melodye Feldman

Great staff, food is very fresh, lots of choice for vegans and gluten free, love the concept of keeping it local, sustainable, and great drink options. Can’t say enough good things about this place!

Joshua B

The gluten free bread is great! My wife questioned if it was gluten free because of how good it was! No reactions so it definitely was!

Jason Knowlton

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J. Pellow

Great options and perfectly seasoned. Not overly spicy. Just tell the waitress if you are gluten-free, and they’ll make sure that even the soy sauce is GF.

Crika Berry

There’s a reason they don’t put the gluten free doughnuts out on display - they are sad, tiny, and mushy. And they taste the way they look. The fact that they charge $4.25 for a single one is absurd. Save yourself the time and money and skip this place.

Abe

The food was excellent! The menu is clearly labeled with vegan and gluten-free options, which made ordering easy. Mashroom masala was delicious. Rakesh, who served us, was friendly and attentive throughout the meal.

katmndieux C

Great burger place with the best gluten free bun I've had

Elijah Gay

Great gluten-free options! And don't miss the tater tots. My family goes here quite often.

Valerie Munoz

Some of the best GF Italian I’ve ever had. They were very accommodating to Celiac and were very knowledgeable

Kymber Anderson

We had Maddox as our server last night! He was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped guide us through the menu as my husband is celiac! The food was amazing and they had a huge selection of wine too. Definitely coming back for their happy hour!

Grace Butero

I had dinner here last week and I really struggle to eat out because of my celiac. Because of this I am typically really anxious when explaining my disorder to waiting staff. Chrissy was the one serving me, and she made the entire process so easy. She listened to all my concerns about food contamination, and informed me about the kitchen policies about food contamination. She was so knowledgable and kind throughout her service. She checked on us frequently to ensure we were okay and had everything we needed. The GF Sausage and Peppers was great, but Chrissy made the entire experience. I will be asking if she is working the next time I come in!

Ania

Tasty breakfast at the airport? And with gluten free options? Wow. So, not the first time in Snooze in general, first time in Denver Airport (B gates). Loved it! It was full this morning, and we sat at the bar. Had to wait a bit for the food, but it was fine with us, we had plenty of time, and they let us know immediately. We did the snooze Classic and the Beef Hash, with gluten free chocolate chip pancake instead of bread. The eggs on the classic were cold, but that's the only complaint. It was great! Loved the hash, loved the pancake (not crazy sweet). Will definitely come back for morning flights.