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The 5 Best Gluten-Free Spots Open Late in Old Town

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By Gluten Free Eats' gluten-free community

Updated Nov 2024

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Joe Theismann's Restaurant

Joe Theismann's Restaurant

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1800A Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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Emily E Gallup

I'm giving this spot solid 4* for the staff; the food was good, just outsized portions imo. I was really struggling this trip and failed to research the GF options, was dragging @$$ from the worst hotel stay and slowed by the incessant, freezing cold rain, so walking any distance or wandering about was out of the question. Thanks GOOG/Yelp for GF reviews, lifesaving, really. The lovely young lady up front found me a little table for 1 during a fairly busy lunch as sitting up high at a bar can be pretty uncomfortable for me these days. Evidently restaurants find it upsetting when guests fall out of chairs perfectly sober, thanks dysautonomia! She was very kind and accommodating. My server Kaya was great, fun, attentive, honest and helpful. She pointed out the gluten-free options, helped me with ingredient & portion info and was super friendly to this sola traveler. My salmon dish was a bit lackluster; there was a smear of sauce painted on the plate but seemed a bit divorced from the other elements and the entire dish was under-seasoned, just this side of bland. Honestly, that 8-9 oz piece of fish was really just too much. I know, so unAmerican, but I hate wasting food and was grabbing a train so couldn't take leftovers to sit for 4-6 hours. Otherwise, the fish and asparagus were perfectly cooked while the potatoes could've benefited from a bit more time on heat. Takeaway: I'd eat here again for dinner as it was a quality meal and experience especially for the cost but as a lunch it was more food and money than I usually go for. This is merely personal preference. But in the end the deciding factor is: Celiac don't play & eating somewhere safe is totally worth spending a bit more. Being on a train after being poisoned with gluten, well, I'll leave that to your imagination but it's the stuff of nightmares.

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Hard Times Cafe

Hard Times Cafe

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1400 A King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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Charis Edwards

Cannot say enough good things about this place. How is it so good? We had another lovely experience here with a group for 6 here recently. Staff were super accommodating when we called ahead asking for a table and the service from Deborah was outstanding and fun. The chili is so tasty - they've really perfected these four! And my vegan friends and gluten free friends are able to get something as easily as the rest of us with a feel little modifications. Prices are very reasonable and you may well have leftovers from these portions! I got the Texas chili 4-ways with the spaghetti underneath. They also have Cincinnati chili, Terilingua red, and a vegan chili with alternative protein, all delicious. They bring you a sample plate at the beginning so you can taste all of the chilis. If you're not really a chili person there's also a good selection of bar-style appetizers, burgers, and sandwiches. They hav cheap drinks and really nice little ice cubes, just saying. Can't wait to go back!

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Vermilion

Vermilion

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1120 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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Kerry Corley

We were going to go to a different restaurant but they didnt have any gluten free options for my friend. We tried Vermillion and it is my new favorite restaurant. The food was so wonderful and my gluten free friend was well accommodated. Staff was so welcoming. I will definitely be coming back.

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Bob & Edith's DINER - Old Town Alexandria

Bob & Edith's DINER - Old Town Alexandria

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1743 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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Matthew Campbell

Some place to stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or after a night on the town. Gluten free options available. Professional and courteous staff.

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Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden

Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden

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1106 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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Jaci Hiller

The food was delicious. Bailey in particular was extremely helpful for me dealing with celiac disease and making sure my food was gluten free. The entire staff was amazing and I’d recommend it to GF people and non-GF people alike.

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