Top 50 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Falls Church

Marie Leilani

The best brunch for gluten free

Richard Durkin

High ceilings and Southwest decor make Sweetwater Tavern a compelling restaurant. Great sandwiches and sides served by an attentive team of wait staff. They have their own beer on tap. The owners understand the needs of customers who have Celiac disease and offer gluten-free menu without being asked. Worth experiencing!

David Dotson

Wonderful vegan & gluten free options Very reasonably priced for tons of delicious food This location had lots of dine-in seating

Brian Quinn

Amazing food! Especially since it's all Gluten Free! Owner is super nice 🙂

Michelle Schuneman

Love all the healthy gluten free options!

Blondie & Red Reviews

Harvey’s is a cool spot, really good food. We are foodies of the area, and their burgers are so good - their gluten free bun is THE BEST in town. Their wine selection is good. Everything is reasonably priced and great quality. We’ve been a number of times, never had bad service or had to wait on a check. Highly recommend.

Lee Benzel

This is one of the best restaurants in Falls Church and one that I frequent a lot with family and friends alike. I have never had a bad meal at Fava Pot and have been for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - their breakfast is particularly good! Their food is consistently fresh and tastes truly home-made (in the best way). I think I could eat their fava beans or falafel every day of my life and never get tired. The staff is always so friendly! I recently had a catered family-style event from Fava Pot and everyone loved it! Dina (the owner) called me and walked through how much food she thought we needed. We needed gluten-free food due to guests with Celiac and I was blown away with how much care and attention was given towards making sure the food was labeled and Celiac-safe. The catering process was easy and the food was presented beautifully. I would definitely recommend Fava Pot if you are considering them for catering your next event, or just want an amazing meal!

lauren shipton

Breakfast menu has lots of options. Plenty of kid options, too. There were a couple gluten free options. Every time I've gone there are lots of families with kids, so it's definitely a kid friendly place. The staff are young, but patient and respectful.

Stacey Heller

Great dinner! First time at Thompson’s which had a great selection of gluten free salads, pastas and dessert! The homemade gf pasta was the best I ever had! The gf lemon cheesecake was amazing- first time I loved the crust! Can’t wait to be back!

Jenna Tong

Pretty loud atmosphere and seating is first come first serve. But the food was good enough that I'd eat here again. I got the bacon breakfast sandwich on a gluten free biscuit and was so surprised the biscuit was so tasty, even my 4 year old liked it!

Laura Ferguson

Easy, delicious, reliable fast service Mexican food with gluten free and vegan options.

Kelsea Hubel

the best gluten free pizza i’ve tried! yes it’s smaller but totally worth it. it was so good I forgot to take a photo before eating 😆

Matthew Campbell

Good burgers, fries, and chicken strips. Gluten-free chicken strips, gluten-free fries, gluten-free burger buns

Kristin Jaquette

I love this place. So much flavor with each item. I have traveled into Ethiopia before and this food is most Authentic. You have to ask for the Gluten Free Bread for the "real injera",. Best place ever.

Grant Tolley

Favorite restaurant in Falls Church! Best atmosphere—feels like a vacation with Key West vibe and frequent entertainment. Great for kids. Tons of great vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

DS Hull

Excellent gluten-free and vegan options for dinner, and our lamb was perfectly cooked. If you are open-minded to spices you will enjoy the various flavors found throughout your meal. We loved our pick three vegan dish. Their pumpkin was more like a dessert, the eggplant was outstanding, and our generous portion of spinach was perfectly flavored.

Pujya Smart

I have some dietary restrictions and the servers were happy to help accommodate to my needs, they even have a gluten free menu which I found very helpful. Everyone was super nice and I really enjoyed the ambiance. Great option for vegan and vegetarians and I recommend it to everyone!

Moe

I decided to try this CAVA location instead of the other locations I usually go to. I always ask for no pita bread because i’m allergic to gluten so i ask for a bit more rice instead. for the first time in the 8 years i’ve went to CAVA, the worker said no to the extra rice and that it will cost extra. Needless to say, I will not be supporting this specific CAVA location due to the failure in accommodation. In terms of the food, it’s alright. I ordered chicken with basmati rice and some vegetables with eggplant and red pepper humus dip. with garlic dressing on the side.

Meghan Densmore

Rosie S. Cardoso

Always have a great experience when I visit - ingredients are fresh and food is flavorful. On top of that, customer service is stellar. Antonio is a rockstar and helps navigate me through the menu and accommodations. There are plenty of vegetarian options but I have a gluten and dairy intolerance so appreciate how knowledgeable and patient he is.

David Family: Doctor

They bring the food to the table. With metal forks and knives. I recommend they also get sturdy dine-in bowls. Clean setting. Polite staff. They ask how the food is, as servers do at full service restaurants. Gets quite busy in the evenings. Gluten-free pasta option. Tofu option. Good family spot. Booths and one large circular table. Outdoor seating in contemporary shopping plaza.

Anise Yildirim

Besides oatmeal, and an overpriced avocado toast you can order with no egg/no protein, there’s nothing for vegans/plant-based eaters here. To the owners: I wish you put in a little effort to be more inclusive, especially in a place situated in the greater DC metro area. You can offer the option of serving the avocado toast with black beans on top. It’s so cheap and low-effort to use a batch of canned black beans with lemon, olive oil, and light seasoning and adding it on toast. You can easily offer egg and dairy-free pancakes (there are so many recipes online now, some even made with oat flour, which would also make it gluten-free as well). A vegan BLT made with tempeh-bacon or tofu-bacon is probably too much to ask for, but would also be great, some day in the future when more cafe-owners catch up with the endless amounts of easy and low-cost (and protein-filled) plant-based recipes there are out there. I hope you will think of your potential plant-based clients and provide options for them in the future.

Emily K

It is BEAUTIFUL inside and the food is all delicious!! Many gluten free options and they’re very knowledgeable about the options. You can’t do the set family style menu gluten free (only one gf entree on that menu) but you can get many of the small plates and a few of the entrees. The cocktails are also so delicious and fun!

Manuel Murray

Meri Waggoner

We had our rehearsal dinner at Peking Gourmet Inn and it was excellent. The manager accommodated our multiple dietary concerns and was able to provide gluten free options for their course B menu. The Peking duck was delicious and cut table side. I would highly recommend for any high end banquet style dinner you need.

Vaht

The good was delicious and the waitress was extremely friendly. When I told her I have a gluten allergy she was very knowledgeable and explained what all on the menu could be made gluten free. Definitely check this place out. If you decide to get a spice level btw medium is pretty dang hot!

Miriam Rouse

Wendy Caputo

This was my first time back since the pandemic, and it was just as delicious as I remembered. Our waiter was phenomenal - honestly, he should teach classes. He was personable, attention to detail, charming, thorough, and super knowledgeable about each plate on the menu. He was super attentive to my gluten-free needs and was able to adjust the menu without much effort. The menu was creative and thoughtful. I had the tuna tartare appetizer & my husband had the Caesar salad - both were delicious. I had the lamb duo - the loin was perfectly cooked. My husband had the halibut - overall a good presentation and solid flavor. Our other guest had the lobster dish which was creative and flavorful. The bartender presented our drinks and was also exceptional with his knowledge and personality. Definitely continues to be one of the best restaurants in the area - highly recommend.

Re R

Very rude owner, but the gluten free pizza is wonderful.

Waleed Khalid

The larb is a toss of juicy chicken, toasted rice powder, the fermented fish sauce that gives Padaek its name and chef Seng Luangrath’s favorite herb, lemongrass. Galangal — reminiscent of fresh ginger when young and more peppery as it ages — lends its spark to the salad as well. This is food that puts your taste buds at full attention. (“Alive!” I texted a note to myself the first time I ate it.) Pretty much anyone can sample the pleasure, since the salad, like a swath of dishes here, is also offered gluten-free and/or vegan.

Laura Ferguson

Very fresh and authentic sushi! They had gluten free soy sauce and were very respectful of one person's shrimp allergy. We have been coming here for years and we can always count on a great meal. We liked the new menu too.

andrew haymans

Great place. Very accommodating gluten free options!

Elyssa

My favorite gluten friendly Thai spot. Their massaman curry is delicious, I get it at least once a month, and they're always very attentive to gluten allergies.

Betty Ward

Noemi Crespo Rice

August 2023, back at GD. GREAT experience again today. Our server Selma was great. My salmon was perfect and my son loved their breaded cauliflower❤️ my white sangria was fantastic - and finally in a wine glass. ❤️ July 2023 - Loved my experience at GD on Columbia Pike. My salmon was delicious. My sister has major allergies, and they offered an array of gluten Free options. While there was a slight error in her meal, our waitress (Sydney - who was fantastic btw) fixed it right away, and the manager even came out to make sure we were okay! White sangria was delicious - although I would prefer to have wine in an actual wine glass. Loved my experience. Will be back again.🙂

Gertrude Dixon

Michael Cain

Melly

Best chicken salad I’ve ever had! Far of a drive for us, but so worth it. Very nice potion size. Can’t wait to try more flavors. Hopefully they will have gluten free bread options in the future.

Etta Packard

James Foy

Lois Gilbert

Stephanie Waterhouse

So, I do like this place. It's a local shop and they roast the coffee on site. That's awesome. It stays pretty busy even though there is a Starbucks down the street. You can also order ahead which is convenient, but you still have to park behind the building and go in which takes a little (seriously, a little) more effort than parking at Starbucks. Not their fault. If you want to go there to work, better get there early. People go there and camp out. They're ordering coffee and being good patrons, but that means there isn't a high turnover rate of tables. I really love all the plants and the big, sunny windows. It feels very warm and it's my favorite place to kill time. I usually get the matcha latte which is average at best. For some reason they don't have coconut milk and the almond milk feels too thick. The food there is good and original. I like that it varies and that it's not mass produced (like Starbucks). However, this also means that if you like something, it may not be there next time. I've only had one thing there that was difficult to finish. I can't even remember what it was other than that it was a ball. If you see it (and it's gluten free) pick anything else. Seriously. Go for the gluten and get their bacon biscuit. It's DELISH! My only other complaint is that it closes pretty early. I wasn't expecting that. This is not a spot for afternoon coffee or a date-meet-up. All in all, a good spot if you're in Falls Church and definitely worth checking out instead of Starbucks.

Craig Barden

Mostafa ElNahass

I tried the Gluten free Cauliflower crust pizza with Cheesesteak and it had a texture and tasted more like regular pizza. I also like that they get your order outside when picking up rather than get it inside which minimizes Covid risk.

Andy Anderson

Amazing. The chips and salsa are delicious - chips come out warm and fresh. We came to try the virgin piña colada. Lots of gluten free options too. Servers are friendly and quick; our waiter Martin was great.

Brad Barkett

Outstanding summer rolls, also Celiac/Gluten friendly restaurant

Nicholas Whetstone

Irene Walshe

A beautiful modern upscale restaurant close to the Hilton Hotel. The owner came to our table to say hello, which was very nice. The appetizer dips are fabulous, and they are gluten free. Beautiful presentation. Their menu indicates gluten free or vegetarian dishes. The food is delicious, good portions at fair prices. We had the squid, the grilled octopus, the branzino and the Kafta (lamb and beef ), all with a delicious side (except the squid and Octopus). Our server was nice and corteous.

Wesley Daunis

In all, this place was good and it's a great option if your shopping in Tysons but don't want to eat in one of the mall restuarants. The flavors were all there, the menu has a great mix of items and the gluten free options were great. While.one of out 3 dishes came out barely warm the rest were fine. Thebservice was adequate. We typically like to ask the server what some favorites are on the menu to get their perspective, but this time our server jist listed everything, so wither they were new or just didn't have handle on what we were asking. Overall we'll go back though when we are in the mood for some BBQ.

Michael Dunson

Great food, quick service. Gluten-free options available.