Top 15 Gluten-Free Vegan Spots to Explore in Des Moines

Louie's Wine Dive

4040 University Ave suite a, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
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Stephanie Dowdy
Stephanie Dowdy
Love this place. Great gluten free options & excellent service!

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Fresko

909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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CocktailsBrunchAllergen FriendlyBreakfastDairy Free OptionsDeliveryDinnerKid FriendlyOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF FryerBread ItemsBurgersDessertsSandwichesTacosRestaurant

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Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)
Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)
My chicken chiabatta sandwich was a bit dry and the food selection was limited, but they did have substantial gluten free options. The setting and staff were very nice, making it an overall excellent experience.

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Bar Nico

428 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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MexicanCocktailsAllergen FriendlyDinnerOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsTacos100% GFSeparate GF MenuSeparate OvenKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceDessertsDedicated GF FryerBreakfastBrunchDeliveryPet FriendlyKid FriendlyOutdoor Seating

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Jacinda Daniel
Jacinda Daniel
Everything is gluten free which was amazing, I didn't have to worry about only getting to choose from two items on the menu. The salsa options were a bit odd, there was a cheese/yogurt type dip among the four they give you and it just didn't fit with the Latino flavors well, it was more Mediterranean in taste. Definitely pricier for how much food you get but the chips are a free refill. When I asked about diet pop options I was told they didn't have any but they have what appeared to be a full bar with a fountain pop sprayer (which normally would have at least one diet option). The only thing I could have to drink was water there (I'm a type one diabetic and regular pop is a bad situation).

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Thistle's Summit

340 SW 5th St #122, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Vegan OptionsAllergen FriendlyBakeryBreakfastBrunchDairy Free OptionsDeliveryKid FriendlyTake AwayVegetarian OptionsDesserts100% GFSeparate GF MenuSeparate OvenKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF Kitchen Space

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Natasha Huffman
Natasha Huffman
This bakery is vegan and gluten free, and everything I've had from here is absolutely amazing! The people working are always warm and welcoming as well, definitely recommend:) and don't forget to check out the antiques upstairs!

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Americana

1312 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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AmericanBrunchAllergen FriendlyBreakfastDairy Free OptionsDeliveryDinnerOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF FryerCiderDessertsKnowledgeable StaffKid FriendlyPancakesBread ItemsSandwichesCocktails

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Jon Burk
Jon Burk
Endless food and bottomless mimosas/bloody marys/mixed drinks is a hell of a way to start a weekend. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is delicious and there were plenty of options for gluten free eaters.

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Dirt Burger

407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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LunchDinnerVeganOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly

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Michelle M.
Michelle M.
Amazing! Probably the best dang burger I've ever had... the lil' Elvis and the phenomenal dirt balls were the icing on the cake. Gluten-free bun also available. I'd rate this more than 5 stars if it was possible.

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Jersey Mike's Subs

4117 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
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Grab & GoKid FriendlyLunchTake AwayVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsBread ItemsSandwichesDinnerDeliveryPet Friendly

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Jodi Allen
Jodi Allen
I placed a pickup order at 5:16pm and app said order would be ready at 5:30pm. Arrived at 5:45pm and it took until 5:50pm to get assistance. Teenager at register stated it would take 10 minutes. He then confirmed with cook that 10 minutes was accurate. Cook looked at ticket and said with 2 gluten free sandwiches it would be a while. Grill started to be cleaned at 6:05 pm and order was started at 6:10 pm. Let me point out that while standing there waiting I watched the counter fill up with other pick up orders and people walk in put in their order and receive it while I was there. Someone obviously made a conscious decision not to fill my order in a timely manner because of the gluten free sandwiches. Jasmine attempted to give me a cookie and I refused because of allergies at 6:20pm. At 6:23pm more than an hour after my order was placed I received my order finally. My specific instructions in my order were to write names on the sandwich package and to bag the gluten free separately. Neither instruction was followed. Jasmine gave me 2 coupons for 3 sandwiches and I told her i should receive 3 because our order was due at 5:30pm. She said no and that we could leave and didn't need to return to the store. Not once did she apologize or provide an explanation. I was not happy and yelled going out the door thanks for not saying I'm sorry. I would have been happy with the 2 coupons and an apology. Jasmine lacks the skills to be a manager if she can't apologize to a customer for a decision she probably made. I feel that Jasmine was discriminatory in her actions because of the food allergies and her overall actions. Jersey Mike's as a company has practices in place to accommodate customers with food allergies but this employee seems to have decided to not provide your typical great service becsuse of it.

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Lucky Lotus

2721 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
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LunchDinnerVeganAsianTake AwayKid Friendly

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Jackie Akerberg
Jackie Akerberg
THE BEST Southeast Asian restaurant around with the most friendly staff and coolest vibe. We order from lucky lotus at least once a week and it always satisfies! They have so many gluten free and vegan options and everything is delicious. Their spice is legit - I like my food super spicy and a level 3 hits the spot (this would be comparable to a level 4 or 5 at most places to order wisely). I highly recommend the tofu laap, summer rolls, nasi goreng, tofu char sui, nam khao, bing bing wraps, waterfall salad, khao soi, and basically anything that they have on their menu because i promise you it will be delicious and you will be coming back for more in less than a week. BTW Kevin, Z and the rest of the family and team are true gems and pour their hearts and souls into everything they do! So friendly. So amazing!

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HomeGrown Des Moines - Crescent

555 17th St Ste 102, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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BreakfastBrunchKid FriendlyLunchVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsBread ItemsPancakesSandwichesDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingRestaurant

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Haley Downe
Haley Downe
This place ROCKS!! Our server Olivia was great and we really enjoyed the coffee, gluten-free pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and omelettes. The only thing holding this place back from a full 5 stars was the portion size of the orange juice. Orange juice was $5.50, and while I understand that it is fresh-squeezed, the portion size was only about 5 total gulps (I’ll do the math for ya - more than 1 dollar per gulp…) which was disappointing. Don’t get it twisted - we LOVE this place and will totally be back again as we have many times before. Just leaving some constructive criticism as we truly want this place to flourish! Thanks again Olivia!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2809 E University Ave Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
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Samantha Kreek
Samantha Kreek
We had a horrible experience with this Jersey Mike's location. We went here due to the reputation for being decently celiac-friendly. My husband and one of my four children cannot have gluten. The staff was rude and hesitant to answer any questions. One staff member just blankly stared at us numerous times. The wait for the gluten-free sandwiches was 20 minutes, versus the regular sandwiches which were almost instantaneous. They prepared the gluten-free sandwiches in a special area, as they had told me. However, they also used that area for the online orders, and the staff member rudely told me she had to clean it up before she could prepare our food. My husband's order was completely incorrect. We ended up getting glutened and it made for a rough trip. Avoid.

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NOSH Cafe and Eatery

424 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Carole Kern
Carole Kern
Update: Mike Larsen contacted me several times to apologize, get feedback, and to locate the record of the sale. The meal bill was fully refunded. He said he spoke with his people to improve the experience. Everyplace can have an off night. I would give them another chance. Original review: Poor service, got the order wrong, sandwich was sparsely covered with contents making it mostly stale bread, salad dressing wasn't mixed, salad had wonton stips which are not Gluten-free even though the order was for Gluten-free. Expensive meal we threw away and went elsewhere to eat.

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill

316 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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SushiVegan OptionsAllergen FriendlyAsianDairy Free OptionsDeliveryDinnerLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceKnowledgeable StaffPet FriendlyKid Friendly

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Dani Rae Carter
Dani Rae Carter
Incredible! The drinks were fun and the menu had a ton of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options. Beautiful atmosphere as well- Would recommend!

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Lua Brewing

1525 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Dairy Free OptionsDinnerOpen Late NightOutdoor SeatingVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsCiderFriesDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyPet Friendly

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Rachel Quist
Rachel Quist
The staff accommodated a large group immediately and we had great service from Annie! They have a whole vegan and gluten free menu if you ask for it. The tofu bites are great! Portions are very generous. A great option in the Des Moines area!

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A Dong Restaurant

1511 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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MrBubbles4U
MrBubbles4U
I love to eat A Dong! Wife has celiac and can't eat wheat, but they have delicious stir fry for them and rice wrap spring rolls as well. Very good food over all!

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New World Kitchen

1620 Pleasant St Suite 248, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
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Cheryl McColley
Cheryl McColley
New World Kitchen has been an incredible blessing to our family. My husband has lyme disease and his food options are limited. My husband needs to eat foods that are dairy free, anti-inflammatory and gluten free with clean and simple ingredients. New World Kitchen checks all those boxes!! Additionally, the food flavors are absolutely phenomenal and unlike anything I've experienced before. The chefs at NWK are amazing and how they mingle the ingredients together to create a gourmet experience Is so impressive!! Thank you New World Kitchen for special treats and meals every week!!

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