Top 14 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in University City

Courtney Hollingsworth’s

Delish! FRIED chicken, fish, and shrimp tacos, all gluten free!

Fred Lybrand

Over 3 days in St Louis, I ate at: * Salt + Smoke (Delmar Blvd) * Pappy’s Smokehouse * Sugarfire Smokehouse S+S had the best brisket of the 3. I liked the deviled eggs. They knew what items were gluten free gf. Ribs were good. Liked the sauce.

John Hartmann

The food was good. Portions are big. They have gluten-free buns for burgers and bake the gf fries separately (although my wife said the regular fries were better). Of course the main draw is the root beer. Many different options so likely can't go wrong. They also have several amazing super floats. It was my son's birthday, so he got the Birthday Cake one. The location is great with views of the bottling plant inside and the walk of fame stars outside. But what put this visit over the top was the service we received from Eddie. If they have a better employee, this place is blessed. He was excellent in every way. Personable, attentive and helpful. He went over and above anything expected.

Kaitlyn Stanley

The best food I’ve ever had. I’m vegetarian and my partner is vegetarian and gluten-free and they had a very accommodating menu. Our server was outstanding, along with the wait staff being very kind. The atmosphere was cozy, from the music to the people and the decor. It’s also on a quiet street which was very enjoyable. Never had food and hospitality like this before and definitely plan to be a returning customer.

Pam Squire

We were in the area for business and found Dewey's Pizza. It's a great little place with pizza, salads, and desserts. The pizza was great. I had a gluten-free pizza, and it tasted fantastic! The pizzas are made on site. We didn't have time to eat the salad and deserts, but I imagine they were great too, based on the quality of the pizza. The service was friendly and timely. The clientele was mostly business professionals (late lunch), but I had my family with me and my 2 year old grandson, and we didn't feel out of place. Overall, we had a great lunch and a great experience!

Finley “Finn” Hale

I have celiac disease which, in very watered down terms, is a gluten allergy. I was nervous coming in because as a celiac, trying new restaurants is really scary when you know you might get sick. if you ask, they're super accommodating! my waitress was super nice and super patient and happily found an old copy of an allergen menu for me. as you'd expect, there aren't a whole lot of options available when it comes to rolls; there's spicy tuna, the california roll, etc. HOWEVER, there's tons of options when it comes to sashimi and nigiri! the fish is fresh and melts in your mouth and, above all, the staff is friendly, diverse, and all have really cool tattoos lol. thanks for the good food! :)

Lane Tenny

This is my go to breakfast place in this area. Decor is very cool. They accommodate greatly to gluten allergy and had many options. Ya know how usually you are like let’s get brunch and a coffee and something small to eat will be $20? Not here! Staff is all super nice and the owner will come by with a cute dog.

John Litvin

Delicious food. Nice drink menu. Good gluten free menu. Large servings.

Helen Eldredge

Shirley Hawes

Aaney Andrud

I was introduced to this restaurant from another couple a few years ago and have been coming back ever since. At first I was not used to the food and what to expect, but now I even crave it. My favorite dishes are the lamb, spicy chicken breast, zil zil (Beef in long, thin slices), and the lentil samboosas. In tradition of east Africa meals you eat by enveloping the food in injera bread. The best part is to eat the bread that is soaked with the flavor full juices on the platter. The meat is very lean. They also have take out. I like taking friends here that have dietary restrictions because they are very respectful of that. They were able to accommodate someone in our party that has the following dietary restrictions: gluten free, lactose intolerant, no salt, and a vegan. This is true!

Lorenzo Szabo

Clayton Lozano

Rajiv Patel

I visited Brew Bites in Delmar on a Saturday morning, and it was a fantastic way to start my day! I tried their bagel pizza, and it was delicious. It had all the flavor of a great pizza with the taste of a bagel! I also ordered a banana strawberry smoothie which was full of fresh fruit flavors. It was the perfect refreshing drink to go with my meal. The staff at Brew Bites were friendly and attentive, which made my experience even better. They offer many different foods including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. I’m already looking forward to my next visit! Highly recommend if you're in the Delmar Loop!