Top 49 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Enjoy in Ankeny

Main Street Cafe & Bakery

2510 SW White Birch Dr #1,2, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Jennifer VanSickle
Jennifer VanSickle
I come here for the gluten-free cakes and treats. Only once did I have an old slice, I won't pick the last one next time. Can't wait to see what's on the counter next time I pop in

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Flavory Bistro

1450 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Kaylie Carey
Kaylie Carey
I ordered a special catering meal for a family dinner and was absolutely blown away by both the service and the food! They went above and beyond—creating a custom menu just for us, making flatbread per my special request (even a gluten-free version!), and communicating quickly and kindly throughout the whole process. When I came to pick it up, the staff was so friendly and welcoming—they even had me sampling things at the counter! I genuinely felt like I was at home. Everything was delicious, and I’ll definitely be coming back again and again!

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District 36 Wine Bar & Grille

1375 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Rachel
Rachel
Great food and super friendly staff! Accommodated several items for gluten free, thank you!!!

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Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh

1550 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 100, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Ms Alhadi
Ms Alhadi
Hello all my celiac and gluten free friends. Today I tried garbanzo in Ankeney iowa . I called ahead of time and they seem very knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free. When I went they gentleman asked if I have celiac disease I said yes and he told me everything is gluten free except some of the items. I wanted to try the gf pita for next time . Super great place definitely going again :)

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El Molcajete

301 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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J Kane
J Kane
I liked it! Staff were friendly and attentive, my tacos al pastor were delicious, and chips and salsa were great, too. Food was hot when served, and the tacos contained a generous amount of meat. I have celiac disease, so I was pleased that corn tortillas were available, and I noted that some items could be made gluten free on request. Nice atmosphere, and the tables weren't arranged too close to each other. I told my friends that I would happily return to El Molcajete next time I visit them! 👍

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Siam Table

757 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Catherine Pannkuk
Catherine Pannkuk
We have loved this place in the past and eaten here a lot but apparently they have recently changed their sauces to be vegan and/or gluten free, which changes their dishes completely. We ordered our regular, the Pad Thai with chicken, and were very, very disappointed. It now comes with a sweet, thin, red sauce that tasted nothing like Pad Thai. No bean sprouts, no egg. Just noodles (less than our previous orders), 2 pieces of chopped green onion, the chicken and a lot of the sweet red sauce and ground peanuts to top it with. Almost a soup. I called the restaurant, twice actually. First thinking we had received the wrong order and 2nd to verify what we had ordered and confirm we had the correct dish seeing how it didn't resemble Pad Thai at all. The woman who answered the phone stated the changes were made recently to meet the demands of their customers and that we had indeed received the correct order. We also had egg rolls which have changed as well. Less filling inside and less mix of vegetables but they were still good. They did offer to refund us the price of the Pad Thai (we did not ask) which was very nice. Unsure if we'll be ordering from here again.

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Ankeny Diner

133 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Heather Kochem
Heather Kochem
I’m newly gluten sensitive and they have many gluten free options and gluten free bread!!! My son loves the pancakes! Perfect for the whole family!

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Culver’s

2305 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Private
Private
My gluten free bun completely crumbled apart, looks like the recently changed brands. I was also disappointed because something is wrong with their chocolate custard. It tasted like vanilla with chocolate syrup and didn’t have the classic texture and taste I expect from Culver’s. Friendly staff and clean restaurant

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Pizza Ranch

201 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Valerie Madison
Valerie Madison
Brought my daughter and niece in today. Requested a gluten free pizza as my niece has celiac and was declined. Paid for a buffet that my niece can't eat. We have been here before and they have made a gluten free pizza for her. Very disappointed and won't come back. Waste of money.

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Silk Elephant

2410 SW White Birch Dr Suite 108, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Travis Green
Travis Green
Silk Elephant in Ankeny is a delightful spot for authentic Thai cuisine. The ambiance is inviting, and the staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive. The menu offers a wide range of flavorful dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options. The Pad Thai is a standout, perfectly balancing sweet and savory flavors. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained, making it ideal for both quick lunches and relaxed dinners. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality Thai food in the area

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Northern Lights Pizza

2005 SE Delaware Ave Ste. A, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Emilie Peterson
Emilie Peterson
We were driving through town and looking for a quick place to pick up pizza. The ordering online was super easy and the food was great. This was some of the best gluten free pizza I have ever had. Highly recommend!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

1510 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Roni Argetsinger
Roni Argetsinger
Very happy with gluten free and vegetarian options. Clean. Fast. Friendly.

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HuHot Mongolian Grill

Delaware Marketplace, 2310 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Bob Roslansky
Bob Roslansky
It was good. They were very willing to work with my wife's gluten-free concerns.

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Chili's Grill & Bar

2601 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Amber MacDowell
Amber MacDowell
Fast, friendly service and as usual the Margarita Chicken was excellent. It's fantastic I can still eat out with Celiac. Thank you Chillis

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Fun Chinese Cuisine

1875 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 104, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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You absolutely must come here. But beware, your standards will go through the roof and you may never look at other restaurants the same way I have eaten here probably over 30 times and counting. The food is delicious and the servings are generous. Do you see how it looks in the picture? That’s exactly what you will get every time, and it will always consistently be the same as you first loved it The service here started off exceptional from my first visit and has only become better each time. The value for the money you get here will make you feel like how things used to cost in the good ole days While the staff do a great job, I really want to highlight the owner, Alan. He is so genuine, thoughtful and truly kind. He has gone out of his way several times by his own accord to bring me my food when he saw me pull up to the restaurant and even brought me water when I was eating in my car. One time I placed an order for myself and someone who has a gluten sensitivity, and he made us feel like he took that just as seriously as we did, if not more. He even called me shortly after picking up our order just to make sure to let us know that one of the items was not gluten free just in case. I just can’t say enough nice things about him, and I wish more restaurant owners would adopt his qualities And lastly, it’s not just the food and service that is exceptional. The to go bag is insulated to keep the food warm. The silverware is branded, hygienically sealed and premium. Today there was another new addition: a thoughtful sticker that thanks you for being their customer and keeps the bag closed. These things come with a considerable cost to the restaurant, but it just shows how much is selflessly invested into the customer. Every day, this restaurant improves and I love the creativity and playfulness that goes into all of the branding. This is one of my favorite go-to’s and you absolutely need to try it out too!

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Dough Co. Pizza | Ankeny

2405 SW White Birch Dr Ste 100, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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madison ghee
madison ghee
This pizza place is SO GOOD (if you’re able to eat a slice of pizza the size of your face, which I have recently learned I am in fact capable of) They also have vegan AND gluten free options so I don’t have to feel or look nine months pregnant after shoving my face with all the carbs. While the food is great the service is even better, the staff is so so friendly and helpful and they make the little wait for fresh pizza seem like no time at all :)

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Culver’s

255 NW 36th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Joan Kelly
Joan Kelly
Delicious 😋 and wonderful customer service. Gluten free buns!! I love this place ❤️

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Lucky Bamboo Asian Cuisine

1555 SE Delaware Ave Suite I, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Cindy Canny
Cindy Canny
My niece was visiting from Colorado, and is gluten free. She wanted Chinese food. We searched on line & found Lucky Bamboo has gluten free items! The food was wonderful! My niece will be leaving to go back home in a few days, but we will be back!

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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

1450 SW Vintage Pkwy #120, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Corrie Davis
Corrie Davis
First coal brick oven place that I’ve found gluten free options and it was delicious

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Curbin' Cuisine

1325 SW Oralabor Rd Suite 200, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Sherri Tekippe
Sherri Tekippe
Curbin' Cuisine catered our daughter's wedding over the weekend. The service was amazing, and the food was delicious! Misty was wonderful to work with all throughout the process! She was easy to communicate with, very responsive, and offered great suggestions and help along the way. We had two separate tastings with her in order to choose our menu. We had vegetarian and gluten free guests to consider, and their menu had more options than any other place we tasted. The food for the wedding was plentiful! We ordered for 140 guests but easily could have fed 200 people. The chicken thighs in mushroom sauce with bell peppers definitely stole the show! It was so moist and tender that it fell apart with a fork. Instead of serving alcohol at the wedding, we offered a lemonade bar. Misty's staff made three different lemonades all from scratch: watermelon limeade, strawberry, and peach mango. Our guests loved trying all of the flavors! My personal favorite was the watermelon limeade. We've been customers of Curbin' Cuisine since they were located in Beaverdale (and we miss them there!). Dining in and/or carrying out has always been a great experience. Service is fast and friendly! We've never had a bad meal, and we always order the Philly Cheesesteak Fries as a side.

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30hop

1615 SW Main St Suite 207, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Corrie Davis
Corrie Davis
Love the gluten free options! Everything was delicious and even my picky daughter loved it!

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Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

202 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Kathy Kay
Kathy Kay
I had a great gluten-free meal and the manager is very knowledgeable!

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Who's on 1st

810 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Mary Leimer
Mary Leimer
Went over lunch and there was only 1 waitress for the lunch crowd. No lunch menu and the Gluten-Free dedicated fryer wasn't working. The food tasted good though and the waitress was on it.

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Chick-fil-A

2410 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Areli Cardenas
Areli Cardenas
Asked for the spicy grilled chicken and gluten free bread, they gave me breaded chicken with no toppings and gf bread… not only is that logically incorrect, but that is the most frustrating thing I’ve ever.

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TrailSide Tap

710 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Corrie Davis
Corrie Davis
The burger is perfection! Love the gluten free bun option as well! Drinks were concocted with emphasis on taste and presentation. Highly recommend!

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Papa Johns Pizza

761 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Heather Kochem
Heather Kochem
I love their pizza. Recently began ordering gluten free due to a sensitivity and it is awesome. My son loves the cheese bread!

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Hokkaido Ramen House

2723 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Alexandra Muller
Alexandra Muller
This should be the third time returning to this restaurant, and the food remains exceptionally great and sophisticated. I sincerely hope this Japanese restaurant can become the best one around. This time, I also discovered they offer beer and sake, and I heard they will introduce a seasonal menu and more interactions with customers later on. The atmosphere this place offers is just wonderful. Everyone is so enthusiastic, and they patiently explained the differences in each ramen to my wife and me (since my wife can only eat gluten-free food) and even made a special effort to prepare a completely gluten-free bowl of ramen for us. We are truly grateful and will definitely come back again.

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Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza

711 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Beverly Heronemus
Beverly Heronemus
Great food and friendly staff with delicious gluten free options! Will definitely be back.

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Magee’s Irish Pub & Eatery

1610 SW Main St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Billie Newland (billiexnewland)
Billie Newland (billiexnewland)
My family and I love coming to this place! They offer authentic Irish foyer and you would believe that you’re sitting in the middle of Ireland at one of their famous pubs! I really really like that they offer gluten-free friendly items and they have quite a bit on the menu to choose from! it’s a very cozy spot right in the district and even if you are afraid of trying Irish items, they have plenty of other stuff that if you’re interested and more traditional American food also really great alcoholic options and their patio is nice to sit out on when it’s a nice day out!

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Jimmy John's

240 NW 36th St UNIT 101, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Cathy Clark
Cathy Clark
I love the unwich for gluten-free meals. They do a great job wrapping the unwich so it is easier to eat and can be laid down during the meal. Thank you for making gluten-free available to the entire menu!

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Alohana Hawaiian Grill

802 SE Oralabor Rd Suite 128, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Tina Grauerholz
Tina Grauerholz
Was sad they use soy sauce with Gluten, but have to say the shredded pork w/cooked cabbage and side of white rice was delicious!!! Hubby got to have the BBQ chicken, he chose the bowl and he said it was delicious too!!! So glad we didn't just do the quick burger on our way up to MN, very nice to have something new!

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Lindo Jalisco Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria

1810 SW White Birch Cir, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Shelby Phippen
Shelby Phippen
Great lunch portions. Service is ok. Many gluten free options marked on menu. Loved the salsa brought to the table. Mild and hot both. The hot is bomb! The queso is extra runny, fyi.

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Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant

602 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Annie Griffin
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Frutta Bowls

1550 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 102, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Dan Ferry
Dan Ferry

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