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The 50 Best Gluten-Free Lunch Spots in Iowa

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Updated Jul 2025

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Monica's

Monica's

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Celiac friendly

303 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241, USA

GF OptionsWine BarItalianAmericanPizzaBrunchDairy Free OptionsDeliveryDinnerKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsBeerBread ItemsPastaCeliac FriendlyRestaurant
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Really good service but we didn't really enjoy the food. We ordered off the gluten free menu and pasta didn't taste that great. Ordered the lobster meal but pieces were very small. Substitutions were common because they didn't have what was offered. Overall we felt disappointed in the meals.

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Bar Nico

Bar Nico

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428 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

GF OptionsMexicanCocktailsAllergen FriendlyDinnerOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsTacos100% GFCeliac FriendlySeparate GF MenuSeparate OvenKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceDessertsDedicated GF FryerBreakfastBrunchDeliveryPet FriendlyKid FriendlyOutdoor Seating
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Jacinda Daniel

Everything is gluten free which was amazing, I didn't have to worry about only getting to choose from two items on the menu. The salsa options were a bit odd, there was a cheese/yogurt type dip among the four they give you and it just didn't fit with the Latino flavors well, it was more Mediterranean in taste. Definitely pricier for how much food you get but the chips are a free refill. When I asked about diet pop options I was told they didn't have any but they have what appeared to be a full bar with a fountain pop sprayer (which normally would have at least one diet option). The only thing I could have to drink was water there (I'm a type one diabetic and regular pop is a bad situation).

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Louie's Wine Dive

Louie's Wine Dive

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Celiac friendly

4040 University Ave suite a, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

Wine BarCocktailsAmericanBrunchGF OptionsAllergen FriendlyBreakfastDairy Free OptionsDinnerKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingSeafoodTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF FryerBeerCeliac FriendlyOpen LateDeliveryPet FriendlyRestaurant
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Stephanie Dowdy

Love this place. Great gluten free options & excellent service!

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Destination Grille

Destination Grille

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Celiac friendly

2491 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111, USA

AmericanBrunchCeliac FriendlyPizzaGF OptionsBurgersDairy Free OptionsDinnerOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF FryerBread ItemsFriesSandwichesBreakfastDeliveryOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyPet Friendly
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Natalie Clark

I highly recommend any of the burgers, pizzas, and especially the chicken tenders. LOVE

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Main Street Cafe & Bakery

Main Street Cafe & Bakery

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Celiac friendly

2510 SW White Birch Dr #1,2, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA

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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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