Top 9 Gluten-Free Celiac Friendly Spots to Discover in Downtown Kansas City

Clark Hugo

Great gluten free option

Michelle Wiecek

Stopped here on cross country road trip to experience true Kansas City BBQ. Ordered The Taste of Kansas City platter to share. We subbed the 1/2 chicken with a chicken breast because 2 of us are gluten free and their half chicken is NOT gluten free. Fries are not GF and our waiter said none of the chicken is GF including the wings. I asked if the wings can come plain and he said no. The coleslaw is amazing and our favorite. Well chopped, not sour/bitter. More like sweet with celery seed. Family liked the brisket the best. Honey glazed Baby Back Ribs and pulled pork were good. Slightly dry. Had beans and coleslaw sides. The beans were good too. Two of our family is no gluten free. One had kids chicken fingers and fries - all good. They share onion rings. Are 4 between the two of them. They were high quality, thick cut and enjoyed An overall good stop.

M S-C (MS)

I had always wanted to try this place. I was beyond disappointed. The sushi had brown rice which I don’t like. I saw other people’s food and they had white so it would have been nice to know I had a choice since ALL rice is gluten free. I asked for gluten-free soy sauce and was assured it was but then had a reaction later so it obviously wasn’t. None of the workers were friendly nor welcoming. What truly turned my stomach was watching workers fill water glasses by literally pressing the water pitcher down on each glass where people drink thus spreading germs. I appreciate music and a good vibe but it was obnoxiously loud. Super HARD pass.

Cassidy Drury

BRGR is an absolute must-try, especially for gluten-free diners! They have an amazing selection of gluten-free options that don’t skimp on flavor. The burger I had was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly crafted with a gluten-free bun that held up beautifully. But the real star of the show was the parmesan fries—they are *so* good, especially when paired with their delicious aioli. The crispy, cheesy fries with that creamy dip are the perfect side to any meal. The atmosphere is casual and laid-back, making it a great spot to enjoy a tasty meal with friends. Highly recommend BRGR for anyone craving a delicious gluten-free meal!

HaylieJonas Buck

I am gluten-free and was handed a gluten free “menu” that was sticky with black residue all over it. I then asked my server about gluten free option and he said he didn’t know what gluten free was. It took over 30 minutes for our drinks to come out. We ordered our daughters food before ours (45 minutes) and it came out 5 minutes before our main meal. Drinks were never refilled. Terrible service. Oh and I spent $28 for a “2 meat” dinner that didn’t even fill my tiny gluten free bun.

Christine Helmer

Overallhreat experience! Delicious food, great service, great menu options including gluten-free friendly! Decent prices. Seated right away. Highly recommended.

Brian Marsh

Very friendly staff. They helped my wife with her Gluten Free requirements. The guacamole is tasty but mild. The carne asada taco was cooked properly and the meat was tender but needs a little more spice. The BLT taco is more of a novelty than a taco. Really loved the flavor of the carne molida taco, I'll come back for more of them. Their margaritas are STRONG and tasty. The bartender and manager even had a shot of tequila with us. Great place.

Kimberly Hanauer

I’m not a BBQ expert, but it was GREAT and all their meats and sauces are gluten free!! They also have WiFi, added bonus for the work traveler looking to work and eat!

TWK

We live in the neighborhood and have eaten here a handful of times, all to the same conclusion. This place is fine but massively overpriced. In spite of being lovingly reviewed, it’s really nothing to write home about. It is not a spot I would take friends visiting from out of town, but I have gone back repeatedly to try their rotating menu and more of their drink list. Nothing - and I mean nothing- has hit it out of the park, which is a bit upsetting at this price point. The service has been fine every time and some of the dishes are good (although most leave us wanting for something) but none are even remotely worth the price. As a chef myself, I can confirm the upcharge is extreme at this restaurant. The restaurant claims to have gluten and dairy free options but also asks that you don’t make substitutions and we have found that many of the items labeled “gluten free” on the website are actually not and can only be made gluten free with the omission of significant portions of the presentation. Basically you get half the overpriced dish to make it gluten free- like ice cream and a cookie without the cookie. Frustrating snd misleading and this situation applies to about half their “gluten free” menu.