Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots to Discover in Tucson

Morgan Rodgers

Rebeca Guzman

Mary Legere

Marcos Almonte Perez

Gluten free Options! Amazing Cuban Food. Wonderful atmosphere and exceptional service. Ask for Anna.

Abby

Could eat only this for the rest of my life. Must visit! Lots of gluten free and vegan options.

Lauryn

Gluten free options are awesome. Love this place

Ben Rosputni

Delicious. The staff is amazingly friendly. This is a food first restaurant and it shows. I recommend the Steak & Spinach Pasta! The Bleu cheese cream sauce on it will change your life. Celiac friendly!

Angela Murphy

Short & Sweet Comfy, art-filled café on 4th Ave, perfect for a bite, local vibes, and supporting the community. Brewing coffee and connection in Tucson’s heart. Longer Musings Café Maggie’s on 4th Ave is the kind of coffee shop that fits you like an old pair of denim—comfortable, worn-in, and ready for all the possibilities. Nestled just steps from the 4th Ave Streetcar and close to the University of Arizona, it’s got an effortless artsy vibe that just is what it’s meant to be—an authentic local spot. Inside, rotating local art fills the walls, community event flyers are tucked along the windows, and a mutual aid water station outside speaks to the café’s dedication to supporting neighbors. It’s the kind of space where chance meetings birth creative change, where ideas flow as easily as the coffee, and revolutionary conversations stoke impassioned visions for tomorrow. You’ll find me here on sunny afternoons with my favorite drink, an extra dirty hot chai latte- perfection! ☕️ 🥧 Their menu has something for everyone, whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, have restrictions, or simply curious. Today I had the avocado toast and was pleasantly surprised to find they kept it simple and let the flavors speak for themselves! Not sure what to order? Just ask—the staff is as welcoming as the space itself. With seating inside and out, nearby metered parking, and convenient options to pay with cash, card, or tap, Café Maggie’s makes grabbing a coffee or meal here easy. And don’t miss the people-watching! Located near the University and in the heart of historic 4th Ave, it’s perfect for a quick escape, gathering with friends, or just being in the moment.

Khalid Tate

Pretty good Sprouts location, usually my go-to for produce which almost always seems fresh and they have a decent organic selection. Love browsing the bulk bins too, found some great stuff there. Staff have generally been friendly enough when I've asked questions. Loses a star because checkout can get a little backed up sometimes and occasionally they are out of a specific item I need, but overall a solid place to shop especially if you're looking for healthier options or gluten-free items.

Ryan Stigleman

Pretty good burger. Nothing crazy good like Freddy's, but way better than a lot of chains. The reason this place stands out is the gluten free buns. They warm them up in the wrapper and they get soft and warm. It's pretty awesome to have it that way.

Albina Antonucci

Helen Strickland

Dolores Williams

Katie Chamberlain

Really wanted to love this place, since the decor is so fun and it’s a very relaxed vibe. Unfortunately, nearly every item we ordered was very underwhelming. The miso was so so thick, not like a regular miso soup, but like concentrate that hadn’t been diluted properly, and it was so salty and opaque and gloopy that we only ate a spoonful each. It didn’t settle and need stirred the way that miso made with real miso paste does, but was thick and cloudy no matter how long it sat. I think my disappointment about the miso set us up for disappointment with the textures and flavors of the rest of the food. We ordered the tuna mayo onigiri and the huge onigiri (I forgot what it’s called). The tuna onigiri had very little filling and both the filling and the rice was super dry. It just tasted like bland canned tuna and rice. The monster onigiri was better in that it had a lot of filling, although I wasn’t blown away by it. Definitely the better of the two onigiri tho. The char siu bowl was definitely the best item we ate all night, if a little rice heavy. The flavor and texture of the meat was great! On the other hand, the sushi was really disappointing. They didn’t have small dishes for soy sauce, so we ended up using the little plastic takeaway containers to pour the soy sauce in. Another table had taken the soy sauce bottle, so we used the gluten free soy sauce first. I have literally never tasted soy sauce that tasted the way that one did, I don’t know what was up with it. We eventually asked the other table if we could steal the regular soy sauce bottle, and that one was definitely more normal tasting, but still didn’t taste like regular soy sauce? It was truly an unexplainable flavor. The special nigiri sushi set was okay for the most part, except for the scallop which was rubbery and really tasted bad. Overall, I wish we had gotten other dishes that might have been better. I’ve seen good reviews for the ramen and wish we’d ordered that instead of the sushi set.

JP Pena

I love everything about REN ! Gluten free and vegan options . The mushroom latte ,vegan tamale & bagel with vegan cream cheese are my fave ! Indoor & outdoor courtyard seating . Typically very busy . Very vibey.

Hannah Stewart

One of my favourite places in Tucson. I've come several times and every experience has been amazing. The food is delicious, and I love it because there are gluten-free options for meals I can't usually eat (like French toast). The service has always been top-notch. The atmosphere in the morning is very chill and cosy, especially with the sun streaming in the windows. Towards lunch time it gets a little busier but the layout helps with separation.

Jon S

We love this place. The njera is great and the dishes fresh and well prepared. Staff are friendly and attentive. Hint: Try the gluten-free njera... it is made with a different grain and has a delightfully nutty flavor. Highly recommend.

Christina Smith-Whitworth

I started coming here for the water, which is excellent. I buy herbs, medicinal and culinary, in bulk, as well as bulk tinctures. There are also organic bulk staples like beans, nuts, and grains that are a good value. Good quality essential oil, incense, soaps, and shampoos. Loads of gluten free options, fermented foods, vegan frozen foods and meat analogs, high quality dairy, some locally made items, ayurvedics, grey water friendly detergents, and an absolutely lovely and knowledgeable staff.

Shawna Clark

I am a very picky pizza person.. I crave it mayyyyybe twice a year and I was in town craving it today. I have a wheat allergy and a newly diagnosed dairy sensitivity so I was TERRIFIED of trying a gluten free vegan cheese pizza, BUT LET ME TELL YOU WHAT, This pizza could very have well been one of the best pizzas I’ve ever eaten in my life. The crust, she was crunchy and perfectly cooked.. the sauce she was saucy, the vegan cheese melty and had the same burn marks as normal cheese. My dad actually almost ate my pizza when he opened the box he SWORE it was his (a 7 cheese pizza). She was good pizza y’all, this is the money.

Cherilyn Fleming

Joscelynn Martinez

First trying Cafe a la c’Art in chandler and it was phenomenal. I have food allergies and sometimes worry about eating at places. They have gluten free options and I was able to order my breakfast without dairy as well. Ellie was amazing. She asked how she could accommodate me and not in an annoying way. She gave so many different options for dairy free items and knew what foods had it in and didn’t. The food was phenomenal. One of the best breakfasts I’ve had hands down. My husband has no allergies and loved his omelet. Their fresh juices are great as well as their tea selection. They have something for everyone there. You won’t be disappointed. Give it a try.

AJ Harpson

The staff were super nice, but unfortunately that isn’t enough to warrant coming back. I really wanted to like this place but the beers were truly sub-par. We tried a flight of five and only one was worth finishing… even that one was too “outside of the box” for me. Almost all of the beers are too weird to palate. If I could give feedback to the brewers it would be to focus on absolutely crushing beer that people are familiar with, and only then try to make something crazy. (We heard the bartender mention to another customer that the beers were 99.5% gluten-reduced, so perhaps that’s why we weren’t the biggest fans! It would have been nice to know that fact ahead of time!)

Joseph Cramer

Annaliese Dang

The vegan Bolognese was one of the best pastas I've ever had. The server informed me that they have a few off-menu vegan selections that are more veggie-based, so be sure to ask about those if you aren't a pasta person. They also have a gluten-free pasta if you are gluten-sensitive. The portion sizes are very generous. Maybe consider sharing a dish if you want to save a room for dessert 😉

james Herrmann

Good service and food. They need more gluten free options.

Joshua Koop

Marrissa O

The absolute SLOWEST SERVICE EVER. We've given Hot Rod's many tries. The food is great and offers gluten-free options which is important to us but the service is the absolute slowest you'll ever be met with. Just today, we went in at 12:30. There was nobody up front to seat us. We waited several minutes. I saw an employee standing in a corner in the front area kitchen. I couldn't tell what she was doing. After some time, I asked "Should we seat ourselves?" this surprised the woman who quickly looked up and I was then able to see that she was on her phone this entire time. She agreed to us seating ourselves and then brought us menus. She said that she'd be right back to take our drink order. The rest of our party joined us, we waited for quite some time. There were only 2 other occupied tables. The woman never came out to take our drink order so we left. While walking out, we saw the same woman who said that she'd be back to obtain our drink order. The woman was right back in the same corner she was when we first walked in, on her cell phone. This is not the first time that we've been met with this type of service and waiting an extensive time to just be acknowledged and seated at a table. Hot Rods is NEVER busy. Often times, there is nobody in the dining room when we've visited. If there is anyone there, it's never no more than 2 tables. Having worked in the Restaurant business, there is NO excuse for such poor service. It's quite a shame that Hot Rods still refuses to get it together in the service department because their food and atmosphere is not bad at all.

James Williams

uurtamo

Good butcher counter; very few gluten free options even in the freezer section.

Stephanie Rising

We celebrated my husband's birthday at Perche' No and had a fabulous time! The service is attentive without being intrusive -- you feel like guests in their home. Saying that the food is delicious feels like an understatement. It's obvious that Chef Bruno puts love and care into every morsel. After having to go gluten free, I've really missed Italian food. Not any more! Perche' No offers the best GF pasta I've tried in the last 10 years. A recommendation: Split an appetizer. The portions are generous, and you'll want to save enough room to enjoy every bite of your entree and dessert. Thank you for a wonderful evening. We'll be back!

Dorothy Taylor

Florence Berman

Alvin Frame

Gabriel Swiderski

Risa Khamsi

I come here every time I visit Tucson! Today the coconut chutney and black eyed peas were especially good. Delicious & fresh every time and the courtyard is beautiful. Love this place! All vegetarian with vegan and gluten free options.

Susan Quinn

Beautiful outside, a wee bit windy 💨 Great service. The phenomenal gluten free blueberry-oatmeal pancakes were not made as well as the Bisbee Breakfast Club on Kolb/Carondelet, (pancake batter not cooked and 2nd pancake, ok.) I picked at my pancakes. Had friends from out of town and didn’t want to complain. My colleagues meals were delicious! Next time will say something and of course WILL GO BACK AGAIN ❣️

Yvonne England

Harriet Chung

Jerry Flowers

Debra Chisholm

Barbara Watts

Danielle McDaniel

This is by far the best gluten free pizza in town! The gluten free pizza is cooked in a pan so minimal risk of cross contamination and the owner takes allergies very seriously. I have eaten here several times and never gotten sick. You have to call 24hours ahead of time for them to make the gluten free dough but it is well worth the emotional experience you will have eating this pizza!

Alyssa Campos

John Mounsey

Beautiful outdoor space. We thoroughly enjoy Sunday brunch. Gluten free pancakes were also tasty.

Mary Allen

Stephanie Campbell

I've always had a good experience ordering yummy cookies here! They even have delicious gluten free and vegan options.

Caleb Small

They did great with gluten free made sure everything was properly cleaned would recommend to anyone who does have celiac

Rebeca Guzman

Barjoy Rad

What's not to love about taking the first bite of a classic burger that took me back to the 60's when burgers ruled? So delicious. Just the right portions of flavors combined to perfection. Everything about this place rivaled Arnold's Diner and every malt shop in memory. The gluten free bun was exceptionally good and the sweet potato fries the best crisp. No question that we'll be back!

Ashlee Cardona