Top 50 Gluten-Free American Diners to Explore in Kansas

Mo L

Okay. I do love caffetteria or at least the idea of it, so I’ll still give them a 4, but this has happened too many times not to share. Every single time I’ve gone here they forget something on whatever dish I’ve ordered. When you charge what they charge, you just can’t forget key ingredients (or any ingredients). Cobb salad is a $17 salad - it’s marked at $16 but usually not enough dressing so I paid an extra dollar for a tiny little container of extra dressing. They forgot the avocado, arguably a key ingredient. They’ve forgotten bacon in the past. They’ve forgotten egg in the past. They’ve forgotten something on nearly every menu item I’ve tried. Overpriced. Food is good, not great. Nothing too remarkable for the price point. It’s a cute place, though. Vibes are good. I like the idea of it. There aren’t too many places that are healthy fast casual in the area so it’s nice to have the option, but it’s annoying to have to check every time to see if they remembered the key ingredients. Green goddess dips and chips - fab. Hummus - no pita bread available. Variety of sandwiches - good but nothing special. Variety of plates - great idea, comes out a little lackluster. Pb&j toast - ugh it is delicious but ordered this for a toddler, and I had to scoop off a layer bc there were full peanuts layered on the top of it and it was served on a very seed-filled bread - both of which most young toddlers can’t quite handle yet. My bad for not asking for a full description of it. Breakfast items - pretty good. Pizzas - delicious. Bakery - great. Coffee - pretty amateur. Not great at making lattes or specialized drinks from their menu. And why is a not so great mocha $8? It’s fine. It’s cute. They forget important ingredients often and charge a lot for pretty standard food. If you need something after you’ve ordered, good luck finding someone to help you. Oh a positive here - if you order a salad chopped it is very perfectly chopped. And decent effort and options for gluten free. I’m sure I’ll be back, and you should go too. Like I said, the vibes are good, the branding is cute, but lots of simple sloppy mistakes made at a price that’s a little too high for what it is.

Eileen Catchings

I travel to KC for work and love all of the GF options in the area but this is by FAR my favorite !! Great Happy Hour, friendly staff (Hannah and Ross are my faves but everyone is great) and the Gluten Free selection is simply the best. They have a gluten free fryer, pasta, a GF bun, and many other options. Pictured is the Spicy Shrimp Diablo, it is truly spicy !!!

Alexa Smith

Lots of gluten free options. They have a separate fryer for gluten free items and gluten free batter for chicken tenders.

Caridad Suave

Plenty of gluten and dairy free options. Friendly staff.

Lisa Moore

Listen, they do the best impossible burgers ever and their ranch is amazing. But maybe don't try something new... The deviled eggs: don't make me laugh, might as well have eaten plaster it was so boring. And why 3 halves? Weird. The drinks: "is this vodka kombucha?" is the exact phrase my bestie used for her vodka cranberry. It was awful. My espresso martini was chunky and sour (yes I know cold brew if not made right can be sour). Considering we already had to order different drinks than our original orders we just drank them. General food is amazing here, love their gluten free options. They just need to work on the small things that make a meal.

Jasmin Robinson

I was incredibly shocked at how accommodating and delicious this place was! We stopped in for a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised to learn that they had amazing gluten free options, cook in beef tallow, got their beef from the Flint Hills AND had vegan cheese!! I couldn’t believe I was able to indulge in everything and it was absolutely delicious. The owner and the staff were so friendly. I cannot brag on them enough! I did not expect to find such a gem just searching for a quick bite.

Sarah Nickel

We have a daughter with a gluten allergy and we always know we can eat here and her enjoy her food and feel “normal.” Great service today!

Rob Colbert

This was such a great choice for brunch, our server was great she was so friendly and helped us make great decisions for breakfast. She even brought us some of their signature monkey bread, which was great with coffee as we waited for the meal. We ended up ordering the Home run, which is the Triple D (half order corn beef hash, half order eggs Benedict, half order banana bread) along with half order side of biscuits and gravy to knock it out of the park. Great choice, and the two of us split it for a delicious meal. Corned beef hash came with a delicious green chili, the hollandaise on the Benedict was creamy, the biscuit was both crispy on the outside and moist and tender in the middle with a fantastic gravy, and the banana bread is gluten free! I highly recommend Doo-Dah's dinner.

Alhena Hiatt

Looking on google for a good gluten-free burger due to my allergy. Never been here. Looked online and was able to come up with what my husband and I wanted. Called to order takeout because it was 32 mins before they closed - they took the order and were very friendly. Ate it in the car and wow. The small fry is enough for two people and maybe a skillet for breakfast 😂 The burger was probably the best one I have had. Will be back! Awesome that the gluten-free bread wasn't crumbly or dry! Customized our burgers pretty good and was still cheaper than a lot of places but best quality. I don't feel sick or anything with my allergy. Oh and don't be deceived even though the burger is well priced it will fill you up - 1/4 lb. The pickles mmm.

Rayne

In house the fries are $17 however on the website or google it lists them at 5 and 4 dollars respectively, that's a WILD rip off. I ordered the salmon in person and was told it was not gluten free as they put noodles on the dish (i wanted salmon why not offer just the salmon :(() however the website says they are arrow root noodles. which unless they just changed it and didn't update it on the website or lied to me should be gluten free as they are made of arrow root starch. the server was however really nice, I assume they probably just didn't update it especially with the all the discrepancies between the online and in person menu's including listed ingredients. all of the portions were small especially for the price (bf got fries and the brisket tacos, the fries pictured on there website seem to be a larger portion than what we were given) the korean fried chicken was the only one worth the price as they absolutely piled my bowl up with chicken lol

Chris Hyatt

Not much to eat for gluten free. Salad were ok Lettuce was kind of wilted.

Denise Lindsey

My favorite place to dine when eating out. I feel safe eating gluten free meals there.

Cheyenne Schnathorst

Food was excellent and price was very reasonable especially for the quality and amount of food. The gluten free options were greatly appreciated!! So nice to be able to order worry free!

Cassidy Drury

Fantastic spot with great service and an impressive selection of gluten-free options! The staff is always friendly and attentive, making every visit enjoyable. I love how they accommodate dietary restrictions without sacrificing flavor or variety. Their gluten-free burger buns are delicious, and the options are always fresh and satisfying. It’s so refreshing to find a place where you can enjoy a hearty, flavorful meal without worry. Whether you're in the mood for a burger or a salad, Red Robin never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Melissa C

You walk in and if you are not sitting at the bar, you have to wait in line and order. Then when your order is ready they call you to the back to pick it up. There are yummy homemade sauces near the pick up station for you to grab as well as pickles. They have gluten free and vegan hamburger buns and various non-meat patty options which was great for me. I ordered the “fire” (impossible) burger on a salad. It was good, not spicy enough though! They were sadly out of tofu fries. Overall, solid food and friendly staff.

Daydreanne Loftis

Excellent beer flights and burgers 🍔 we stopped in on a whim at the hotels suggestion and we enjoyed it a lot! Great gluten-free Hamberger buns too 👌

April Ash

Our server Rayneal was great! Food was delicious. They even carry gluten free which is very helpful.

Steve Swigert

Great place...especially if you're Gluten Free

Michael Fritze

If you have eaten at one Qdoba you have eaten at all Qdoba's. Not true when you go to the one in Hays, KS and I hope Anthony is there to assist you. Wow, was he impressive in his level of service. My wife is gluten intolerant and she informed Anthony of that when she ordered. Anthony stopped right there, changed his gloves, washed his hands and arms, changed the serving spoons and cleaned the counter before assisting my wife. Talk about a WOW factor. Anthony had it in spades. NEVER in all the years we have shred that she has gluten issues has someone really gone out of their way to ensure her safety. Anthony should be high commended for his actions.

C Hladik

Very happy with the service and food at The Wooden Spoon. I had the gluten free lemon ricotta pancakes and they were delicious. All of my questions were answered and I was confident in ordering without being nervous of cross contamination.

Aysiah Sloan

Great experience here! I have a wheat allergy and when ordering online, forgot to mark gluten free on my bun but did on my fries. They ensured the whole order was gluten free and prepared to allergy safe standards. When they saw us double check in the take out bag, even took the meal back and confirmed with chefs without us having to ask. We will be back and are very appreciative!

Elizabeth Hunt

My husband and I stopped there traveling from Colorado to Oklahoma. I have celiac and have a hard time eating away from my "home area" because of that. They do have a separate gluten free menu which made my life much easier. We ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp as an appetizer, and it was mind blowing. For entrees I ordered the lime grilled chicken and highly recommend that. My husband ordered the ribeye and on his first bite closed his eyes in bliss. We also had the cheesy corn, pit smoked beans, and veggie skewers. Everything was fabulous and we will definitely be stopping again when we come back through. Our server was an absolute sweetheart and kept our drinks fresh and let us know the status of our order from time to time. When she found out we were traveling, she proactively offered us to-go drinks and wished us safe travels. So whether you're traveling through or in the area, we both highly recommend you stop in and give them a try.

Tausha Downs

Amazing Gluten free chicken and strawberry salad!! Great service!

Ed M

Grant helped me with gluten free options. Highly recommend the avocado toast!

Misty Rasdall

My steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The waitress was helpful, and they have a gluten-free free menu. Its atmosphere was pleasant, and it was clean.

Rick Hladik

Stopped by the wooden spoon on our way through Kansas City. our party had the corned beef hash, the lemon ricotta pancakes, the fiesta Philly and a couple of cinnamon rolls. we found the food to be exceptionally delicious and the team member who served us was very helpful in explaining the options and helping us with our order. in addition my wife has celiac. they were able to safely accommodate her and everyone at the table was very pleased with our meal. Will definitely be back next time we are in Kansas City.

Calvin Parrish

Fantastic lunch special! I was able to get a pizza and unlimited salad for only $11! Since my wife wanted the same lunch special they told us we could even share the pizza and they gave both of us an individual (unlimited) salad! They have fantastic service here and my wife absolutely loves their gluten free Pizza! They were so accommodating to what toppings we wanted on them too! 100% recommend Old Chicago!

Marci Hackney

I was recently diagnosed celiac and my waiter was very attentive to that on all levels!

Christine Panus

Great gluten friendly menu... Ray was great!

Anne-Elise Baiotto

I ordered a catered lunch for the staff at my office today. Lunch was a huge hit! The management made sure to lettuce wrap some of the burgers for the gluten free folks. Communication was excellent. Some folks who had never tried the veggie burger said it was the best they've ever had. Thank you for a great lunch! Will be ordering it again :)

Michelle B.

I was at a catered dinner this evening and Nick and Jake’s restaurant offered a gluten free and vegetarian option. The pasta dish was excellent and served by a very kind man. Thank you Nick and Jake’s for taking care of those with food allergies!

Taneal Palmer

Ordered the steak under the gluten menu and they brought it out still raw and cold on the inside. We ask them to cook it longer and it still wasn’t done enough. One of my favorite restaurant, very disappointing

Sulfie Green

One of my favorite Go To places. Staff is pretty awesome, Food is always delicious, something for everyone, including vegetarians! Gluten free options available!

Tamra O'Halloran

Service was fantastic! Food was delicious and gluten sensitive menu is spot on.

Wes Oswald

Good place for high quality food and coffee; however, if you’re gluten or dairy free there isn’t a whole lot of options.

Todd Gregory-Gibbs

all Culver's have gluten free options, but this one has the most quirky bunch of employees manning the drive through - service is always great, it's just always an adventure, go see for yourself

Matthew Wilson

Great service, amazing food! Awesome prices, good portions. Something for everyone including gluten free.

Jennifer mcclendon

Loved they have a gluten sensitive menu and their food was delicious price's are decent and if your like me you will have lunch for the next day

D LiF

I need to avoid gluten due to an autoimmune disease and eating en route isn’t always easy. When I asked for allergen information, the young man was able to explain what I could eat ( gluten free) and also used clean utensils to avoid cross contact. On top of that it was tasty too!

Gail Collins

they have gluten-free burgers. husband loves it.

Aspen Ford

Not impressed, zero gluten free birthday dessert options that don't have chocolate. The food was sub par and way overpriced, cost over $4 for tea and it was not even good tea. Don't waste your time and money, just go to a bionic burger.

Malene Ejlersen Cavin

New favorite restaurant when visiting Kansas City area. Amazing food and amazing gluten free options! Great prices as well

Cindy Payne

I ordered a gluten ree version of a breakfast sandwich. It was delicious and I didn't have a reaction - success!

Gerald Reeves

This is a great Mexican restaurant. They provide good service and the food is good with a lot of choices and several gluten free plates.

Brian Marsh

We are on the hunt for a gourmet burger joint in KC and Burg & Barrel is on our short list. Bartender Dave was our server and he made several recommendations. The wife got the PB&E and I got the Smokehouse. They have Gluten free buns for their burgers. And a huge selection of beers. The burgers are huge and tasty. They are VERY accommodating with customizing. The tots were just crisp and not burnt. (Updated). 2nd visit. 2 more burgers. Wife had the mushroom swiss and I had the bourbon glaze. Both were very tasty. She had the loaded tots. Claimed they tasted like loaded potato skins. (Updated 230318). 3rd visit. Still love this place. Just wish there was one on the north side of the river (Updated 230804). One more time. This time had the El Diablo, no bun, no onion rings and added a medium egg. Delicious (Updated 240317) Woke up craving a burger. Had to drive to the south side to get one (hint hint). Had the spicy avocado burger, no bun with an egg on top. Wife had the Upstream BLT on the GF bun. Great as normal. Just wish they had one up in Parkville or Zona..

Neyda Venzor

We hosted a private event at this location and it was simply spectacular! The coordination with booking was simple, straightforward, and informative. On the day of the event, the staff was helpful, professional, and accommodating to any needs that we had. The food was delicious and we were all impressed with the amount of gluten free options for our guests! Using McClain's made hosting this event super easy and less stressful. The space was beautiful, clean, and everything we needed for a baby sprinkle! We loved working with McClains and look forward to doing it again soon!

Marc Moegerle

The food was great. Even made a gluten free Ruben sandwich. The servings were large. Next time I'm in Abilene, I'll be eating there.

Sarah Mountcastle

The server in training was very friendly and her trainer was patient and attentive. The food was exceptionally delicious and they were able to provide me with a gluten free menu. Which is always a plus in my mind!

Cindy Fitzgerald

Great breakfast taste like homemade! And they have Gluten Free pancakes!

Mark Ferguson

Great service - menu has gluten-free option identified - I did not get sick.