Top 27 Gluten-Free Late-Night Spots to Enjoy in Waterloo

Trevor Richardson

seems like this place would suck during the school year, but was quite pleasant. had a fancy deglutenized beer which was fantastic

Sheila Taylor

We booked this location for a large group. They were able to accommodate our request for a specific seating time. The table and seating area were comfortable and the noise level was reasonable. We had two servers assigned for 14 people. They were very busy so service was somewhat uneven. We were very happy with the selection of food from meat to vegetarian to gluten-free and vegan options. Unfortunately, some of the food delivered to our table was lukewarm because they left it under the heaters too long. I don’t fault the kitchen. I believe the service staff were very busy. They forgot our meals until we asked for the status of our entrees. Overall, a great place to meet with a large group. But be prepared for some service gaps on a busy night. The table next to us with six people had the manager and a server doting on them all night, even though our table spent more money!!

Jenna

Always our go-to restaurant in KW for bringing friends/family visiting the area. Consistent, well-priced, and something on the menu for everyone. Also very gluten friendly with a large plant-based menu as well.

Suzanne Borghese

OUR DRINKS AND FISH N CHIPS WERE DELICIOUS! BOTH THE GLUTEN-FREE & STANDARD PORTIONS WERE HUGE!! We ordered our drinks just before 5 and were thrilled to be extended the Happy Hour discount from the bar! THE STAFF WERE DELIGHTFUL, EFFICIENT AND MADE OUR EXPERIENCE LOVELY. We waited a little long to be noticed and seated when the place was quiet inside. Actually had to step in to get someone's attention. High top table chairs are near impossible to pull yourself into the table with and our table was so wobbly we had to ask for it to be adjusted. Having to leave the restaurant to get to the bathroom to wash your hands etc before/during your dining experience is a little frustrating and odd to return back to your seat through the entrance past folks waiting to be seated.

Lisa W

What a great evening celebrating my birthday with friends. Our server "J" was the best and always made sure everything was on point. I had the Dragon Bowl (AWESOME). J surprised us with a special "happy birthday" gluten-free brownie with ice cream. Such a great ending to a perfect evening!!!

Laura W.

Very friendly, awesome that they do gluten free fries and burgers, which is hard to find!

carl fournier

Had gluten free pasta with shrimp. Fast service and delicious food.

Kathy Brookes

Amazing dinner as always and love that they deal with my Celiac with respect and ease. Little bit noisy and can feel a.bit cramped depending on where you are seated. Highly recommend. Lots of choices and always perfection

Sherry Rezvani

We decided to check this place out for the first time (I called and confirmed they have GF options including cesar salad) this evening and we had a terrible experience. I asked for Gluten Free Cesar Salad (no croutons) and the server even asked if this was a preference or allergy and I mentioned allergy. My salad came and after a few bites, I found a few crotons underneath my lettuce! They apologized and brought me a new salad (which I was skeptical about after the incident). Service was not good at all. We were the first to sit on the patio and ordered our food and drinks (water only) quickly. Time passed and 4-5 more tables were filled in the patio, our server brought everyone else water except for our table (seems like she skipped us intentionally rather than forgetting us!). we waited a few minutes and she passed by a few times without even bringing us water until we asked. She did not come across polite at all (young tall lady with blond her braided on the back). Terrible experience - won’t come back again.

Amanda Howard

Scott was great and hospitable. Playoff hockey and wings for this Celiac was perfect...

Shawn Wasserman

Great for Celiacs! I used to go to Mel's all the time as a student. Then I stopped when I was diagnosed with Celiac and I then had a very bad episode. This was years ago, long before COVID. NOW, they have completely redeemed themselves and then some! They have a great GF menu and try very hard to ensure safety. I felt great after eating and the burgers are just as I remember. Pretty sure the GF bun was from O'Doughs, so it could be better (especially with all the great GF bakeries around). But they clearly toasted it on the grill so it was really good. Glad to be able to come back to this old haunt again. ❤️ Whomever updated their gluten free training, menu, and setup, I thank you. ❤️

Allyson Williams

Lisa Jones

Neha Warmoota

I recently visited Noodlebox and had a great experience! The food was fresh, flavourful, and came out nice and hot. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially when I had questions about spice levels and options for customization. I also appreciated that they offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options — it’s great for groups with different dietary needs.

Kathy

We enjoyed our evening at Kelsey’s. Our waiter, Tim, was very entertaining and assisted us with our food and drink selections. We ordered the Steak Fajita (big winner), a retro menu item, the Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Blue Cheese Pasta (which I requested with gluten-free pasta; it was a bit heavy on the salt, but I still enjoyed it), the Chicken Thai Curry Bowl (disappeared fast), and the Chicken Fried Chicken (the presentation was lacking on that one, but it still disappeared).

Jeff B

I called before ordering online to find out if a specific item was gluten free. The worker said she would not be able to do that. Pretty disappointing and unsafe for someone with celiac.

Jamie Tremain

I wish there were more than 5 stars! I haven't been to the Pickle Barrel for a while, but over the years have visited and enjoyed meals at various locations. Last night's meal, to celebrate my daughter's birthday, was perfect. Our server, Pam, was attentive to our party of 5. Everyone had something different and I didn't hear one complaint. I enjoyed a fabulous Greek Salad, and the gluten-free chocolate cake my daughter enjoyed (and shared!) was tastier than I would have expected. Well done, Pickle Barrel. I will be back!

Amie Foltz

jacquie brouwer

Ordered “gluten Free” meal for Celiac. They state they can accommodate this dietary need but my meal arrived with a piece of pita in it. I called and they did nothing to rectify the mistake. Said they would email me a voucher for a free meal. Head office emailed me but is now ghosting me. Clearly not safe for people requiring a gluten free diet. People with Celiac disease should definitely avoid. I get that mistakes can happen but not doing anything to rectify the situation is not cool. So as you can see they posted a couple emails and ask that I contact them. So I did. They told me it was too late for a refund. I literally reached out the day of the incident and also a half dozen other times. Clearly they are not willing to resolve the mistake they made. Our family use to be regular customer but I definitely will not return.

Karri Rock

Sandra Ksenia Amchik

The food was absolutely amazing! Great vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free option. The portions were very generous. Obviously a come back!

Ashley Eden

I had multiple miscommunications over my meal which created frustration. I ordered the seafood sirloin but without shrimp (allergy) abd mashed potatoes instead of croquettes (gluten-free). The waitress asked if I wanted more of another seafood instead of shrimp so I requested scallops. The meal initially arrived with shrimp so it had to be taken back. When I got it replaced, there were only scallops and cold chunks of butter in the sauce. I was told the lobster wasn't served due to contamination with the shrimp, which is fine had I been told. If I knew the plate would be so limited I'd have ordered something else. And where the restaurant saved money but not serving shrimp OR lobster, I am really unimpressed with the value. I was offered a dessert in compensation (only one gluten free option) which we took to go. I'd have preferred a discount on my meal as the issues with my dish really took away from the experience. While the food was otherwise ok, I'm not thrilled with my expensive dining experience this evening.

Celia Ayers

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