The 3 Best Gluten-Free Lunch Spots in Downtown Des Moines
By Gluten Free Eats' gluten-free community
Updated Jun 2025
Americana
Celiac friendly
1312 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
A lively spot with a vast menu and unique stations, perfect for groups but challenging for those with mobility issues due to stair access.
Love it every time. Good atmosphere and I'm pretty find if the gluten sensitive choices. Well worth it.
Buzzard Billy’s
Accommodating
615 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Unexpectedly fun spot with a lively, sports bar vibe, plus a standout cocktail selection and a variety of delicious menu options.
Had the BEST experience here. Trying to find a restaurant that offers a gluten free menu as well as regular with no discernible differences in taste is 1 in a million and buzzard Billy’s is exactly that. Any time we ever come back it will be good at BB. Kristen, Kela and shiree are the best servers EVER!
Fresko
Celiac friendly
909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
With a modern vibe and unique specials, this Des Moines hotspot is perfect for everything from brunch to celebrations, delivering consistently good experiences.
My chicken chiabatta sandwich was a bit dry and the food selection was limited, but they did have substantial gluten free options. The setting and staff were very nice, making it an overall excellent experience.
Fong's Pizza
Accommodating
223 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
This lively spot offers a variety of unique specialty pizzas and delicious drinks, making it a popular choice for a fun night out.
I adore this place! The new location is superb. The drivers are kind and funny and the new menu updates are very tasty! I'm gluten free and have had zero issues.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Accommodating
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Enjoy a lively atmosphere with live music, plenty of space to relax, and a reputation for amazing, fresh dishes in a prime location.
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