Top 18 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Montclair

Catherine M

Absolutely amazing food and service. Very accommodating for any allergies beyond gluten as well!

Kimberly Giang

My husband and I finally came here to dine in. Last time we had pizza here it was just a little take out window and wow had it transformed! I didn't expect it to be as large on the inside. The vibe was cozy and energetic with loud lively music. I loved the gluten free options. I pretty much created my own gluten free vegan style pizza and my husband had the pepperoni pizza. It was super delicious. Service was great. Overall a great experience!

Katie Mixer

Gluten free and celiac

Jade Owens

my favorite place ever .

Johnette Mannato

Excellent gluten free burger and chicken options. All allergens clearly labeled. Fast and friendly service

Egle Dykhne

I really appreciate them having a gluten-free menu and lots of options, not just a salad. I tried their gluten free general tsos shrimp and shaved marinated brocoli shoots as an appetizer. It was generally good but shrimp was a bit overcooked. I will come back to taste their other dishes.

Diana Kraut

My daughter got the rigatoni a la vodka and loved it. I got a gluten free pizza which is where it fell apart. I’m always grateful for a gf option, and I am used to paying an extra price for having a dietary restriction despite it not being a personal choice, but an extra $6 for a soft floppy pizza seems wild. And the soda was flat.

Sabrina K

Separate fryer for fries. gF buns toasted in separate toaster and prep area. Very allergy aware and celiac friendly

Mike Ashworth

Went for dinner a little early There was plenty of open tables but they filled up as the meal went on. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. Nice decor. It did get a little loud as the tables filled up We got the Mesob sampler, which was larger and varies. There were a large number of options to choose from from all areas of the menu. We chose high spice options across the board and they varied in heat, but a few had some really nice fire to them. Everything was well cooking. All of the meats were juicy and tender. There are plenty of veg options and gluten free us availtif you call ahead. The sampler was generously portioned and more than enough for two. The serve was good. Attentive but not assertive. They multiple employees checked in frequently. I am a hearty eater, but even though the dessert options sounded good, there I was too full to even consider it. Overall, very nice. I would absolutely recommend them

Jen D

Nice place to go with friends for brunch it is 2 floors ! Has gluten free options

Jennifer S.

Loved everything about Tacoria. The decor and wall art was beautiful. My favorite was the one toward the back made from books. Food was delicious - had their salad bowl with the vegan street corn and loved it so much I went back a second time. They have gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options. Worth a visit if you’re in the area!

C Peters-Clarke

It’s ok. Very hit or miss depending on who is working that day. Had a really good crepe,and they have great options for vegan and gluten free. Perfect for middle of the day remote work because outlets are marked and it’s not full of people midday during the week.

Geri Andrea

I got takeout for the family from here tonight and it was phenomenal! We have a Celiac person and they were responsive to the need of gluten free (for the Pad Thai). Everything was piping hot when we unpacked it and sat down with it. I would definitely return for dine in and recommend to everyone!

Michael Santangelo

Best Chinese food in the area. Plentiful gluten free options.

Ben Williams

Steer clear. An overall unpleasant experience. They were out of several dishes, omitted components entirely (avocado on the salmon) or had made substitutions without letting us know - (ricotta (?) for creme fraiche on the bolognese, and most shocking: a corn tortilla for a gluten-free bun on a burger). On the upside the service was suitable - our server did their best considering the circumstances and their own frustration with the restaurant's lack of detail and basic ingredients. Hopefully management / ownership can right the ship - where its headed now is down, down, down...

Laura Labadia

I work in an medical office in Montclair, we wanted to order lunch from a new place. Great customer service and the food was DELICIOUS!!! Amazing taste and you can tell all fresh ingredients. They accommodate their menu to all, including gluten free! Absolutely delicious!! Can’t wait to come here and experience the vibes and atmosphere. The restaurant is stunning! So happy I found this amazing gem!

Danielle Perrotta

🫶YUM for gluten-free options - I go there when I crave waffles or pancakes. 💛Chris and the staff are incredibly kind and greet us warmly whenever we visit. This was the 1st place we went to when restaurants started opening and 4 years later, it’s the place my kids still ask for when we go out to eat. ⭐️As a mom of children with varying degrees of neurodivergent children, we feel so safe and welcomed. Go check them out - great for families and plenty of seating inside and out!

Plantivore Kitchen - Lauryn Emilia

It can be challenging to find a restaurant that not only has amazing food, but also has amazing service. Laboratorio Kitchen exceeded all expectations on both counts for my bridal shower event. The food is absolutely delicious and they are wonderfully accommodating for food allergies. They accommodated for gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and more. Highly recommend the mushrooms, salad, and risotto. Everyone attending the event loved the food! Thanks to James, Lauren, and the whole team. The staff was so kind and constantly checking in on guests to see if they needed anything. Also, the restaurant is beautiful and bright. Would definitely host another event here!

Lior Seidel

Great GF pizza!

Esther Shilo

Lovely place with lovely food and lovely people. And they can substitute their breads with gluten free options. Had a lovely chicken sandwich. Oh and their turmeric latte is delish 💕

Trisha Marcoux

I came to this place on a whim! What a cute little spot. There are cozy tables inside and outside. I had the best pistachio latte ever! They have a small menu, including gluten-free items and baked goods. But the pistachio gelato cake is the best! Pinar was really friendly and super helpful.

Corey M

Great gluten free food. Plenty of bread and fried options which you don’t find at most Italian spots.

A Wilson

A favorited brunch spot in Montclair. Front desk is always super friendly and make great suggestions. The food is also amazing. Gluten free bakery items are always available and are some of the best I’ve ever had.

Mattie *

Super cute space, a tiny step up at the front door so I don't know how that would work for people in wheeled devices, but I was limping kinda hard when I came in and I was able to navigate it easily. Delicious food with gluten free and vegetarian options. Delicious gluten free desserts, and fantastic rotisserie chicken.

Chef G

The iced vanilla decaf latte with oat milk was smooth and delightful. The impossible burger with gluten-free bread was average. Definitely needed a better plate presentation. The side salad dressing had too much vinegar.

Sue Kamens

Bright, cheery, clean restaurant with delicious, fresh, generous portioned vegan food! But the real win is the staff. Friendly, helpful, and knowledge. I'm gluten free and the server let me know that the biscuits were gluten free, even though they were not marked gluten free on the menu. Since I *never* get to have biscuits I didn't believe her and probably asked her 4 times if she was sure. She patiently answered me each time, and I finally went for a biscuit with buttah and jam. I will come back here even just for those biscuits!!!! Probably one of the most delicious GF things I have ever eaten, and even more special because I never would have ordered it without the server mentioning that it was GF. The power bowl was good too 😉. My husband had the BBQ pulled oats and said they were flavorful and filling.

Carol Smith

Monica Adams

Yummy small business with lots of flavor and choices! I had the bbq jackfruit sandwich which came with plantain chips and the most delicious coleslaw. I also had a vegan coconut cupcake. I am so happy with that lunch and will be back to try more. They had vegan, vegetarian gluten free and carnivore diet options.

KA Birdsall Griffiths

I am gluten free & my friend is vegan. There were several food choices for each of us & everything was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Allison Strong

My mom and I were looking for a quick place for lunch and happened upon Jalwa. We looked at the menu and peeked in: busy at lunch hour but an open table! VK Verma stepped out and warmly invited us in. What a great decision. I had the palak paneer lunch special and Mom had the chicken tandoori lunch special ($15 each). I also had the mango lassi--delicious and the right amount of sweetness. The portions are perfect, and all lunches come with a vegetable of the day, dal, basmati rice, roti or naan and dessert! The food was very fresh and tasty. Rasmalai for dessert on Tuesday and Kheer today. Yes, we have already been twice. I have found my favorite Indian restaurant in NJ! P.S. Very accommodating for Gluten Free Eaters. Celiacs and Gluten-Sensitive folks, rejoice! Very easy parking nearby.

Timothy

Food was absolutely delicious! Will come here again with friends! They even have gluten free options for my fiancé! They have the most amazing BREAD as appetizers and the service here was nice, quick, and smooth! I would definitely come back to try other foods! Amazing atmosphere! All their cocktail drinks were delicious! Ordered the Burrata Ravioli! Huge fan of pesto pasta! Only downside was the portion, it was on the smaller end, however the taste was absolutely amazing!

George Avitia

Dani Herzog

The food was so delicious! My friend and I got this platter to share with hummus, shawarma, eggplant salad, and beets salad. They provided regular pita and gluten free laffa for my friend. Really delicious and nutritious!

Dennis Jones

Alina M.

Zeugma is such a lovely spot with delicious and incredibly fresh food! I came here with a group of four friends for brunch on a Saturday and while the place was busy, I didn't feel that it was overly loud or overwhelming. I would definitely recommend reservations during some of the peak times but it's a relatively large restaurant so I'm sure you'd be able to eventually get seated either way. One of my friends is a vegetarian and gluten-free and she had no issues finding a bunch of options to choose from on the menu. I love that everything is clearly labeled if it is vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free which makes life a lot easier for people with dietary restrictions. We started out with the mezze platter to share; you can choose any 3 mezzes. We opted for the Avogannush, Antakya Hummus, and Beet Heaven. For my main course, I got the Beet Falafel Wrap which comes with some delicious thin-sliced fries. It was extremely filling but not in a bad way; you won't feel overly stuffed after eating any of this food. I could tell that even the fries were made in a high-quality oil. If you love clean, fresh ingredients and chill, trendy vibe, Zeugma is a must-try!

Donna DeBellis

Outrageous crepes, gluten- free available also. Great soups & lattes . Nice weather outdoor seating. This is a very small place so I always get take out. Nice staff !

Barbara Smith

Dganit Weiss

I can’t say enough about the incredible experience we all had at HALCYON Montclair. I threw a bridal shower that was perfection from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, engaging, helpful, and everything you would want them to be. The food was prepared in a stunning way and abundant and was as delicious as it was beautiful. No less than 10 out of 30 people in attendance told me the chicken was the best they had ever had ( it really really was) . The other 15 said the salmon was the best they had ever had and the last five couldn’t stop raving about the pasta. I had quite a few dietary restrictions ( lots of celiacs in the crowd) and they handled it like pros. The decor is absolutely fantastic and fit in with our “love is in bloom” theme perfectly! I could go on and on, but I will just say that if you have a party at HALCYON, you will be so glad that you did! I can’t wait to go back!!! .

Bhakti Perez

Andy was an incredible server when we visited Sapori for my birthday. We had people in the party with dietary restrictions (gluten, dairy, etc) and he was very thorough with explaining the menu and making sure everyone was taken care of. I highly recommend Sapori if you’re looking for a classy and fun night out.

Lauren Loflin

Was there last night to celebrate my 18th birthday. There was 8 of us, we came at 6:30 and were basically the only people in the restaurant and we left around 8-8:30. To start off: the food was great, especially the spinach dip though if you have a gluten intolerance you specifically have to ask for corn chips. We had a variety of food (Mac and cheese, empanadas, salads and burgers) and everyone agreed the Mac and cheese was the best. The staff and owner?/manager? Was super sweet, wanting feedback since we are a big younger than their typical demographic. This is something I really appreciated knowing that they are constantly looking at ways to improve their menu to better suite a wide range of people. Do not even get me started on the desserts they were AMAZING over 10/10 will come back also quick shout out to Dez our server who put up with 8 high school girls for 2 hours

T. S.

Not sure if its because of covid or worker shortages but everything is self order and pay on a smartphone. You do not have a server to ask questions and only a runner brings you your food and drinks. This made it feel kinda like a fast food restaurant, think shake shack. I went with one other person who had questions about gluten free options and what was actually in the cocktails, but there was noone to ask. Not for us.

David Graber

Best falafel I've had in a long time! Gluten-free options as well.

James Cho

Sayola uses top quality ingredients. Their menu has a lot of gluten free options. Portion sizes are incredible. I get their ribeye and my fiance gets the paella. The ribeye is enough for two meals.. the paella is enough for 4+. Once you factor in the quality of the ingredients and the size of the portions, you realize that sayola is a great place to eat high quality foods. Highly recommend!

Angela Perez

Thank you Mario for the best specialty pizza I’ve had since learning about my gluten allergy! Cauliflower crust was definitely the better choice and my leftovers even reheated great!!!

Deborah Campbell

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Gieselle Allen

This place is super cute and has a delicious menu! I’m gluten free and dairy free and our server answered all of my questions about the food politely and even double checked something when he thought the chef misunderstood the question, saving me from getting sick! I got the pollo a la brasa, my friend got the pork and both were delicious. My only complaint is that in my opinion the maduros weren’t ripe enough but I enjoyed this spot and will come again happily! There’s lots of tables here and space for eating.

Ashley White

Great spot, great food! Gluten free options available😊

Nancy Khoury

I enjoyed first time Gluten free pizza Tasty and delicious

Albert Massey