The 14 Best Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Spots in Portland
Updated Sep 2024 for accuracy and safety
The Holy Donut
177 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
A must-visit spot boasting unique flavors like Honey Lavender, and Sea Salted Chocolate, this place is worth any wait.
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
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We love the Holy Donut! Excellent donuts, sweet, savory, gluten free, and vegan options! The only thing to note is there is no ramped entrance, so definitely not handicap accessible or stroller friendly. But they have decent room out front and around back for stroller parking.
Zen Chinese Bistro
4501 45 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
A vibrant place with speedy service, well-priced tasty menus, and inviting cocktails - an experience worth repeating!
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
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Based on crowdsourced informationAlways inquire directly about health and safety.
Went on a night where they normally do not have dine in but they graciously served us at a table! The food here is the bomb! NO MSG, lots of Gluten Free snd vegetarian options! The portions are excellent! We go here often and I always forget to post a review because I’m so involved with my food. LOL!
Sisters Gourmet Deli
15 Monument Sq 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Packed with fresh delights, an instant lunchtime hit favored by locals, always buzzing and high-energy, expect top-quality deli options!
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Good bread, was safe for dairy allergy and celiac
Empire Chinese Kitchen
575 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
A go-to spot with a cozy interior that offers an extensive menu with prompt service; though it gets fairly noisy during busy hours.
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Simple et parfait! Un bon choix de sans gluten ! Dumpling excellent!
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier
60 Portland Pier, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Enjoy scenic dining by the waterfront with high praise for their ample, fresh lobster roll.
Celiac friendlyLow risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
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Staff very knowledgeable. All fried with rice flour so everything Gf! gf buns. Delicious fresh lobster rolls!
El Rayo Taqueria
26 Free St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
An authentic nook in Portland offering either dine-in or take-out, renowned as a trendy go-to for amazing libations.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Based on crowdsourced informationAlways inquire directly about health and safety.
Love the downtown Portland location!! Scarborough location is great too, but the downtown one has a cute bar, great staff and amazing outdoor patio. We had an early lunch with our Two picky eater kids and they devoured the kids rice, beans and cheese burrito (perfect size) and chips and quac. I had the fiesta salad with pork (YUM) and my husband had a gluten free special bowl. Everyone’s meal was great!
Elevation Burger
205 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Affordable spot with a multilingual staff, chill vibes perfect for convos, and a scenic dock view from the patio.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
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Checked by AtlyAlways inquire directly about health and safety.
We visited this place for the first time during our trip to Portland and were impressed by the view of the docks from the second-floor patio. When we returned a year later, we were happy to be back and sat in the same spot. It was a pleasant surprise to find that they had gluten-free options as our son is recently diagnosed with celiac disease. We were delighted to have a variety of choices that catered to his dietary needs.
Cheese Louise Portland
363 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Known for its vibe & thoughtful substitutes, this spot contributes to local charities, making it a shining star in your quick lunch options.
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
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Amazing food, and the staff to match! I have celiac disease and it can be super stressful to put my health in other peoples hands, but we inadvertently seated across from the kitchen so I was able to see how they handled my food and I was so impressed. Everything was quickly and efficiently cleaned before prepping my sandwich, parchment paper was used as a barrier between the bread and the griddle. My sandwich came out separately and was clearly announced. I have truly never felt more confident in eating a sandwich from a restaurant, it’s so nice when people treat your allergy seriously. And beyond that it was INSANELY good. I got the one with bbq sweet potatoes and damn I might have to back for a second one before I leave town now that I’m thinking about it… Thanks y’all!! This sandwich made my whole trip ❤️
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub
20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Expect a memorable first time in Maine with waterfront tables, a cool bartender, top-notch service and great harbour views.
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The Porthole was very gluten free friendly. There were options on the menu and staff were very aware of celiac issues. My wife and I enjoyed eating here. The seafood was very fresh.
Central Provisions
414 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Skillful bartending, fun kitchen viewing, late-serving amenability, considerate allergy menus, extraordinary wines, and artistic presentations abound.
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
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In one word - exquisite! We stopped in Portland for a night on our way to Acadia. This restaurant was one of the recommended places in the podcast we listened to when driving, so we made a reservation on the go, what a successful choice this came to be! Got seated at the chef's counter - this is a jackpot seat as you see all the dishes come out and the chef was right there, kindly answering all our questions, as did the servers. We are spoiled in New York, but did this place give... - bluefin tuna crudo GF - the flavors are complex, but not too loud, the fish fresh & buttery - truffle braised leeks GF - cheesy, loved it, especially the fact that truffle was not overpowering - fried maine grains polenta GF - this was so unexpected heavenly, we could come back to Portland for this dish alone... the marigold leaves (we had to ask the chef what the little flavor burst leaves were)... fennel.. that crust.. soft melty fluff inside... mmm.... - bone marrow toast - if you're hungry, this will fill you up. It was tasty but we were waiting for a horseradish kick that never came (our expectations are our problem though). It could be that at this point we were just already full and also spoiled by the dishes that came before. - suckling pig GF - it looks as if it would be too fatty but it's not. It's perfect. It killed the pulled pork for me forever. I don't want to get any pork after this because nothing can beat it. - goat ragu al forno - the flavors were dancing and merry, a bit too salty to our taste, but it might be just us, otherwise perfection, never had a better ragu! - jasmine poached pear GF - we don't eat sweets, ordered a desert still, because evidently this is not an ordinary restaurant. For us, this was too sweet to taste any flavors. It could be we're just sensitized to sugar. We wish we got some veggies on the menu, because they looked fantastic! We definitely will next time we're in Portland. Lora was a class server, drinks on time, plates cleared out of the way at all times, no delays or wait times for anything, all questions answered, very pleasant manners. Thank you for working with us on gluten free options (for one of us).