Top 50 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots Across Madison

John

My partner and I love bloom bake shop! Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for, and I am a big fan of their sweet potato donut is delicious! Lots of gluten free options available as well! There is always going to be a long line out the door, but it is worth it!

jc urbs

Food was phenomenal. Absolutely appreciated the variety in the menu vegan and gluten free options. Waiting times were a little long but I think that speaks to how good the food was and how busy they were. Despite the long wait, service was great. Warm and friendly. Our server Jessica was great.

Challah Ackerman

We were on vacation in the Madison area and happened to find this restaurant. It was one of the highlights of our trip. The food was simple but had amazing flavor. It was fun to try new food. It’s by far the BEST food I’ve had at any restaurant in a long time. We shared the Pabellón and arepas with shredded chicken and avocado so we could try two different dishes. I couldn’t stop saying how good the food was! The arepas were my favorite. I eat gluten free and dairy free and the guy at the counter was super helpful giving me multiple options and suggestions. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer so I felt very safe eating here. We can’t wait until we’re back in Madison so we can eat here again!

Allyson Carlson

This our go to place when we visit madison. Being celiac I finally don't have to worry about what I eat. Bonus gf tempura

vi

Amazing customer service, people were extremely nice and friendly. Food was good and had excellent choices for vegan and gluten free, allergy friendly menu items. Not super expensive either, which is a huge plus so I can come here more regularly. Only leaving 4 stars because of the water having salt/minerals* and they had to remake my friend’s vegan tacos. Also would add that my mocktail was mostly ice… They were really good about providing allergen free laminated menus with notes. *Suggestion to restaurant, I know other people have commented about the water. It probably would have been a 5 stars if not for water quality. It just was a gritty tap like taste. (FYI water snobs in Madison, RED has the best free water served in restaurants)

Lindsey Wilcox-Cooper

This my family's happy place! The atmosphere, staff and selection of treats is always so inviting. As a celiac, I love the safety I have of choosing anything I want without question. My family (even my slightly picky husband!) will very happily let me know when a gluten-free item is not up to their non-celiac standards, but this is never the case here. It's the first place they want to go to celebrate something special, or to get some one on one time. The coffee is fabulous and their seasonal drinks are so creative. I don't know how they do it, but they have the sweetest, most conscientious staff. Several friends and family members insist on a stop here whenever they visit. We adore this place.

Francesca

Delicious food with great gluten free options.

Andrea Schmoldt

First time eating here and all of the food was delicious! I also have a gluten allergy and they took extra precautions to ensure I had a safe meal. Will be eating here again!

hilary hooper

They cannot do the cheese curds gluten free, but pretty much all the other fried food they can.. These gluten free onion rings were so delicious. Staff was friendly attentive. I sat in the bar on a Saturday and they were on top of it. If ever back in Madison I'd go back!

Margaret Zell

Sophie

Best Sandwich of my vegan gluten free life. (I got the turkey pesto special made gf - gf bread sub turki for tempeh) Ive never had this hearty and tasty of a sandwich that was vegan and gf. Beyond satisfying. I want to try and copy it at home but idk if I can infuse nearly enough flavor to match it! Ty ♡

Eden Schnurstein

Food was delicious, service was quick, and staff were kind. Broad menu of options with large vegan sections. Restaurant can make dishes that are gluten sensitive (though not Celiac safe). Similarly, they are very accommodating for other allergies, and can customize meals easily.

Luis Gavaldon

First time here, and I was very satisfied with the El Papí sampler and the Lomo Saltado a Caballo (center)paired excellently with a glass of Malbec. My fellow lunch party also enjoyed their meals. They had the Parrilla Callejera (left) and La Taguara Burger (right). They have plenty of gluten-free options as well. Will return again.

Phil Salant

Dream Poke with all the fixings. Price very good value and good for any occasion. Fresh, fast, great people. Gluten-Free too!!

Katrina Marie

Cute place with a clearly labeled menu for gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan. Many options for all of them. The staff is kind, knowledgeable, and patient with questions about food allergies. I felt very safe eating here with celiac disease and even enjoyed chilaquiles for the first time in 20 years! It was full of flavor and freshness! Fresh squeezed orange juice too! My favorite breakfast I’ve gotten probably ever!

Andrew VanDerKolk

amazing food! lovely atmosphere - upbeat and wowing decor. an amazing array of beers wines and bloody mary’s as well. if you come, start with the traditional frites (fries) and blackened garlic ranch aioli sauce - fantastic! plus for anyone that is gluten free or celiac they have a dedicated gluten free menu - woo hoo!

melissawilcox1

The gluten-free breakfast burritos basically got me through COVID. Delicious potatoes, eggs, cheese, bacon. They are best enjoyed on the shores of Lake Mendota with the accompanying salsa.

Katherine Gardner

I was surprised by the amount of gluten free options, the appetizer bread and dessert blondies were amazing!! Sam G. was a great server/host!

Christina Houlihan

My go to place for brunch! All of the ingredients were so fresh in the omelette. I love the gluten free option for the pancake/waffles and they are so tasty! 10/10. And service was amazing per usual. Venera is the best server!

Scott Hartman

Mission BBQ has become part of our regular rotation. The BBQ is great, and the customer service is excellent. All of the food we've tried has been tasty, and my wife appreciates that the fry oil is gluten free. The very pro-men-in-uniform decor won't be everyone's cup of tea, but unless it really bothers you Mission BBQ is worth a visit

R Lien

I waited too long to come back! The food is so delicious and there is a whole section full of vegan and also gluten free items on the menu. The yucca fries, vegan chorizo empanada and the vegan black forest cake were particularly good.

James Erickson

Brandon Gatlin

Anna Hudak

We love coming to Glass Nickel! One of our favorite things to do is the Family Friendly Improv show on Saturdays. Their Gluten free Pizza crust is decent!

Randi Huntsman

Despite my having told our server that I wanted the gluten-free flatbread, he brought out sandwich bread. He then put the correct order in, but I had to ask him to follow up. When he brought it, it had been baked too long. Also, the menus don't have GS notations to help me know what is safe for me to eat. I had to literally insist that the server check with the kitchen (in response to his "It should be fine" answer when I asked about the entree that I was considering). Not the best experience I've ever had at Cento.

Julia Rap

Food was delicious. 9/10. My personal favorite dishes included green curry and praham long song. Everyone we talked to recommended the red noodles, so definitely try those as well! I got the foco roasted coconut juice as a drink which was nice but wouldn’t re-order. To be truthful, I only got it because it had boba. The sticky mango rice as dessert was DELICIOUSSSS and a fun cultural food to try. The cream cheese wontons were exquisite. Basic, but delicious. Almost everything here can be made vegetarian and gluten free which is great if someone has dietary restrictions. Overall would definitely recommend this place, especially with parents in town as it is a little pricey for the college student budget. The service was good except they do this thing where you have a table but must go to the front and order every time and then they bring your food out to you. I was not the biggest fan as someone constantly had to get up to go order food, a drink, etc. and it broke conversation. May just be a personal preference though. My final rating is an 8/10 for the restaurant.

Alan Rodriguez

Alex Dior

Gluten friendly pancakes were a 10/10. I tried the blueberry sauce and maple syrup on them (not together). Both were equally delicious. Ordered hash browns and eggs. Hash browns were enough for the family.

Aubree Sue Yanchik

The Globe is the one restaurant I have cravings for consistently. Their tic tac curry is my absolutely favorite! There are gluten free options galore. The staff is always very kind. Don’t sleep on this one if you’re downtown and looking for some flavorful fusion food.

Theo Leão Larrieux

Really good burgers with attentive staff. Rodrigo helped me with my gluten free allergy. Only downside it's a bit pricey for hamburgers, but still worth it, especially because there aren't many places with gluten free burgers. Staff also speaks Spanish so if you don't know English they can help you

kean obrien

I love this place. They have such good food and service. I am now gluten free and just tried their gf pizza and it’s so good. They have great vegan sausage also! Of course they have all the cheese and regular crust also

Cathleen Sailor

claire johnson

Great service from host and server, very happy that they had a separate gluten-free menu. Eggs benedict with gf bread was delicious, maybe a little too cheesy but still great

Sue Ike

First time there and staff Jesus was very awesome, welcoming with explaining how the ordering routine worked. Was with friend and we tried both of the gluten-free crust pizzas and both were delicious. Will be back!

Michael A.

Last week I had friends from out of town visiting Madison and I suggested we go to my favorite local pizza place : Grampa’s . Cannot believe I had not left a review as I have been coming here for years and they have been my go to take out pizza place . I have brought friends , family and business colleagues here . This is not your traditional pizza place . It is not thick crust , it’s not deep dish and it’s not Neapolitan . All of which I enjoy , but this place is unique . Not only is the crust thin but the toppings are specially crafted to create a memorable combination of flavors . From their menu I have had every pizza flavor . Each topping has been selected and all go so well together . Seasonally (depending on what’s in season) they offer a unique flavor , like summer corn or fall turnip . Tonight we chose Jambroni which I always add their chicken sausage and the Barbarini with extra watercress on top . Best part about the offering here is the availability of gluten free crust on the menu . When dining in the staff is exceptionally friendly and know all about the flavor combinations. When doing take out the service is fast and I have never experienced any delay . On occasion they have a shortbread rosemary butter cookie which is given at the end of the meal and it’s so tasty . Five stars to this institution of specialty non traditional pizza in Madison .

Jeremiah Parranto

Food was great. Asked if the Pad Thai was gluten free and was assured it was and I had no issues. Summer rolls were gluten free as well.

Jason Cruz

Clyde Williams

Barry Bond

Omala Sandoval

Gluten free Pizza made in oven with allegens. Took 2 hours to make pizza for pick up order. Sad

Morgan Maloney

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve gotten anything from Fresh Fin, and I had forgotten how INCREDIBLE the food is. All of their ingredients are super fresh and tasty. I’ve tried their more traditional fish-based bowls, as well as a few of their other options, and have never been disappointed. *One of my favorite things about this place is how accommodating they are to different dietary needs and preferences. Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, watching carbs and/or cals, just about anything you could imagine. If you order online, they also have a section where you can note any allergies down to the specific ingredient in your bowl and their kitchen. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so accessible. Even if it’s not for a specific dietary restriction, the customizability is a huge benefit and means you could eat here daily for months and always have something new to try. I’ve seen some comments about the prices, but the portions you get are beyond reasonable. I’ve had leftovers from the smaller size! Service has always been very quick and friendly in my experience. Just an overall wonderful spot with hearty and healthy foods!

Audra

Enjoyed my lunch so much! Brussel sprout salad is so good. Also their coffee and gluten free peanut butter cookie is to die for ⭐️

Katrina Marie

Unhelpful when I called to inquire about gluten free and dairy free options. Just kept telling me it is all in the same oven and there was no effort to accommodate. So if you have celiac disease or require gluten free meals don't bother wasting your time here.

Ashley Lawrence

A tad expensive but totally worth it! Gluten sensitive options shown on the menu. The salad bar looks delicious and will try next time.

Dawn Crawford

Stacy Peña

I am asymptomatic celiac. They have several different menus (older versions?), and by luck I received the only one at the table that had gluten free markings on it. There are a decent amount of choices, but none of the pastas are marked. Apparently, sometimes they do not have the GF penne, but tonight they did. The waitress did not know a lot of answers, but she was happy to run back and ask. Several times. Heh. The meatballs and Alfredo sauce are not GF, but the marinara is. All pizzas can be made GF, and all of the dishes with meat as the main dish can be made GF (beef, chicken, 2 fish options). I got marinara with chicken, and GF penne pasta, the side salad (without croutons) with the Italian garlic vinaigrette. That vinaigrette is absolutely delicious! The marinara was decent, but I've had better. It's a meal that I can eat, and got that, I'm grateful!

Janice Cleveland

Sarah R. Moore

Super thankful for great gluten sensitive pizza in the area. It’s the best gf around.

Sandra Hammond

Very friendly staff! They have a separate area for gluten-free preparation. The food is absolutely delicious!

Jen P.

I have been ordering from here since JustVeggiez exclusively sold at festivals and had no brick and mortar location. I would emphasize that the menu is largely whole-food, plant based vegan. That said, some menu items are more minimally processed and won't fool you into thinking you're eating their non vegan counterpart. Specifically, the mac and cheese doesn't taste like dairy Mac n cheese at all; however, I consistently order it because I enjoy it in its own regard. They also have a house made "chix" patty that I love, but would not fool a meat-eater. Most everything I have eaten, I would recommend and eat again. Over the years I have seen consistency issues between different orders and formats (festival pop ups vs brick and mortar store) but as of the time of this review I have seen a huge improvement in that. Other items I've tried and loved: The gluten free chix sandwich and gluten free drumsticks The California reaper chix sandwich (I say this as someone who likes spicy food: it is extremely spicy, as the name would imply) The 2PC fried chix meal The portions are generous, in my opinion, and I can usually get two meals out of my order. I also appreciate this restaurant doing away with the plastic tubs for the sides for delivery in recent months. I generally order delivery, but have also dined in for a pop up buffet. I would recommend going to one of those events to try a variety of menu items that JustVeggiez does extremely well.