Top 36 Gluten-Free American Spots to Enjoy in Grand Rapids

Kaila Kiaunis

Title: A Gluten-Free Haven with Room for Improvement Rating: 3/5 stars As someone with celiac disease, it's a rare treat to dine at a completely gluten-free restaurant like Papa Chops. I was thrilled to finally eat out with my family, especially on Mother's Day weekend. The food selection was great, and I ordered a variety of dishes, including fish and chips, burgers, and a pork sandwich. The food itself was good, but the service fell short of expectations. When I went inside to ask for lemon and tartar sauce with my fish and chips, the cashier was surprisingly rude and snippy. She even checked my receipt to see if I had paid for the food, which made me feel uncomfortable, especially in front of my kids. There was also a miscommunication about ranch dressing, which added to the frustration. Despite the good food, the service issues left a sour taste. With a bit more attention to customer service, Papa Chops could truly shine as a gluten-free destination. For now, I'd recommend it for the food, but with the caveat to be prepared for potential service inconsistencies. Price: $80 (before tip) Would I go back? Maybe. I'd like to give them another chance to show me better service.

Gramarcy Firlie

Absolutely incredible every time! My spouse and I make the long drive up from Cincinnati, Ohio every couple of months just to experience the joy of an allergy friendly breakfast! We are both cross-contamination sensitive celiac, as well as having some other odd (and common!) allergies between us, such as apples, eggs, and peanuts. Anna's House handles this all with no problem! We have never had a single reaction eating here. This time we had the pleasure of meeting Sharlet, who came out to our table to personally deliver our food, reassuring us that everything was safe, and even listed some of the ingredients for us! She was incredibly warm, kind, and happy to get to know us, as well as incredibly knowledgeable about the food she was serving us! Anna's house has separate preparation areas as well as the cutest little 'ALLERGY' picks that they place in your food so you KNOW it's safe! Thank you anna's house, but especially thank you to Shar, who made us feel so welcome and safe.

Jaden V

Gluten free options

Lisa Lull

Delicious food and cocktails, friendly service, casual but elevated atmosphere. Very accommodating of allergies/gluten free. Solid choice for friends, family or date night!

Dylan Kerfoot

Came here for Father-In-Laws birthday, and was not disappointed! Food was absolutely delicious with plenty of gluten free options for my partner. The drinks were thoughtful and well priced, and had us wanting to try them all. Last, but definitely not least, our server Kailey was amazing! She was very personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. We'll definitely be back!

Jessika Wolfsen

Super food ribs, fell right off. Shows what is gluten free too.

Thomas Gaw

What a place! Jamie is an excellent waitress that makes this homie restaurant such a pleasant experience. Chocolate milk was divine, gluten free bread was even better. Will be returning!

Freeman Outside

Absolutely fun and welcoming atmosphere! People are friendly and open. Family friendly, allergy conscious, super affordable, and overall great vibe. Love the local art that envelopes the walls. All staff was very accommodating and diverse. Will make this a regular stop! Gluten free nachos were so good and fed me and my teenage son with leftovers!

Aaron Lehrman

Good pub with a nice burger and fries. Service was a bit lacking, though nice. - Big Easy: Half pound standard burger ordered medium and got it medium. The burger was juicy and cooked the way I like it. The rest of the burger was fairly plain and not much else to write home about. The cheese was not melted much. I saw it had mustard and no ketchup, so I freaked and asked them for ketchup instead of mustard which they did. I thought the burger was a little overpriced compared to the many of the other places I have visited in the area. If it were that good, I wouldn’t have a problem paying the price, but it was too plain to charge $16 and only get chips. - Fries: I upgraded to the fries. They were again fairly plain, but done right. They are medium sized steak fries with a good fluffy center and medium softer outer skin. They stayed warm until the end and were cooked just right. - Crispy Brussels Sprouts: WOAH! Powerful taste. There are several well balanced flavors that were nonetheless screaming for attention on this dish. I do like brussel sprouts and these were great, but a bit too much. That said, the parmesan was added as large shavings rather than grated which gave a great texture. The bacon is always a nice touch. The sherry gastrique was very sweet and powerful. There was a sour flavor to it as well that hits you at first, but settles down as you become acquainted with the initial shock. I liked it and it is worth trying. You’ll have to be the judge, though. It is a unique flavor. Not on the menu, but they have gluten free buns. Also, their Barnyard Burger was listed apart from the other burgers and I missed it. Their menu needs a bit of organization. They also have Shepherd’s Pie. Maybe I’ll come back and try that some time. They also list specials on their website. They are mostly drinks, though. I do see occasional specials for food listed on their Facebook page. - Service: We were greeted at the door immediately and seated at a booth at our request. However, that is where it seemed to go downhill. We looked over our menu and were ready to order and waited a good while (it was NOT that busy). Finally, I ended up sticking my head into the isle and being served by someone who wouldn’t have served us otherwise. Waters were finally brought (though never refilled) and our orders were taken. When served, it did come in a timely fashion, though. Paying also took a while. We had the credit card on the table for a good 5 minutes or more waiting to pay. BEWARE: The tip by default is 25% when paying by credit card. I didn’t notice until it was too late, especially since we were trying to get out as soon as possible since it was taking too long. I would NOT have tipped that much for our experience. Lesson learned. - Atmosphere: The booths have hard wooden backs, but cushioned seats (a bit worn, but not bad at all). The wood is warn down I think on purpose. It gives it that old-world feel they boast of. I felt like we were in Ireland or Scotland. There is a decent amount of old-world decor and the main of the inside is dark wood. It was overall comfortable in spite of the wooden backs. The music playing in the background was almost imperceptible. I could not hear it unless I really listened for it. Talking to my wife was not an issue and I appreciated that. The bathrooms were a tad small, but were okay. My wife mentioned the women’s room was a bit unclean, but I didn’t think the men’s room was bad. To call this place a “gastropub” (according to their Google Maps description) I think is a bit of a stretch. I think it is more of a pub with a slightly greater emphasis on the food than a pub. Maybe somewhere in the middle. I am guessing they have been around for almost 14 years (November 5, 2010 according to their Facebook page). Visited on a Friday night 7-8 PM. It was not terribly busy for a Friday and there were plenty of staff on hand from what I saw. Even a couple of the cooks came out for a few minutes.

Gretel Van Lente

Exciting to have a grilled Reuben sandwich that was gluten-free!

Hannah Madaus

Added our name to a waitlist on a Saturday - we were 20th in line, but it seemed to move quickly. We ordered Smash Burgers and Build Your Own Breakfast. Burgers were great and the breakfast was cooked to order, they have a handful of gluten free and vegetarian options too. Everyone was pleased with the food and we got a big chocolate chip cookie to go from the bakery. The service was friendly, but absent. When we were seated, we waited 15 min before anyone greeted us or took our drink orders. I assumed they had forgotten about our table and that feeling continued throughout the meal. Overall we had a nice brunch, seems like a good restaurant for families, friends, and couples.

Lisette

Visiting out of state and Hope G was a great server! Nice kind and answered all my questions regarding dietary restrictions. Most places say idk and she went out of her way to get my questions answered. It’s hard for me to eat to other places but this definitely hit the spot! Most gluten free toast are really thin and over price but the toast was nice and thick not too costly either. It’s hard for gluten free toast to be toasted but this toast was good. Some places don’t even toast the bread which I find not appealing since the bread is soft and turns to mush. The potatoes are a bit over seasoned but I rather have it over seasoned than taste like nothing. The portions are a bit small but if you get an avocado toast with two eggs and the potatoes it doesn’t over fill you. I hope they offer turkey bacon in the future :) Thanks for the service! Made my day :)

Erin Boumansour

Great service and they have gluten free options.

Emily K

We had a lovely time! We were a party of three but you can still do the tasting menu for two, we just ordered a few extra items as well. It was all so delicious!! We loved every dish. The staff is so knowledgeable and kind and on top of it as well. The menu isn’t marked gluten free but they knew which items could be made gluten free, and it was most of them! They brought the gluten items on the side for my friends, but I didn’t feel like I was missing out. You should definitely get a cocktail, they were all so good! They have a list of mocktails as well.

Mike Wagner

They served us a gluten free bun that was a day past the Use By time.

Lauren Gray

We ate here with a party of seven, four adults and three children the first time prior to a show at the nearby devos performance hall. We enjoyed the food, but what stood out was the friendly service, and excellent care from Sam and Theodora. They were attentive, kind, and friendly to our children. We had a great time and hope to be back. Restaurant was clean including restrooms. Nice decor. Drinks: 4 of us for lavender lemonade and loved them. My husband got a Paloma and enjoyed it. Food: GET A BISCUIT. They are dreamy. We also enjoyed the rest of our meals including a kids burger, the filet meal, the gluten free pork, and a chicken sandwich. Too full for dessert but also opted out because of no gluten free desert options. We’re likely to be back next time we’re in GR and want good food in a casual, family friendly atmosphere with nonalcoholic good drinks.

Toya Poplar

A uthentic American cuisine C ultural oasis R esilient style E xcellent atmosphere S uccess that supports the community As someone who is plant-based, I really appreciated their Gluten-Free & Vegan menu options., We received excellent customer service. I was highly impressed with the atmosphere and branded aparrel. Overall, Forty Acres is one of the coolest atmospheres West Michigan has to offer.

Meghann VanderZand

Favorite restaurant! Very accomodating to gluten free needs!

Mary Fridsma

The view and setting at Blue Water Grill are stunning and stylish, and they always have creative options for a gluten free entree. We went on a busy Friday evening, excited to try out a new entree that was listed as GF on the website. Sadly when we placed our order I found that the item was not actually GF. The server was extremely apologetic that the website was incorrect and suggested some other delicious sounding options. After placing my order, the head chef offered to make a GF version of the item I originally wanted and it was so delicious I had tears in my eyes! The food was outstanding, and their service was above and beyond!!

Trixie R

Good food and good service. My food was lukewarm, but we had a huge group, so that's probably to be expected. They have gluten free toast, which is great for the people with celiac in the family.

Cindy Barnes

I have to eat gluten free - they had lots of clearly marked gluten free choices. Thank-you.

Gail Barron

They have Gluten Free options and the service is always great.

Jane Stewart

My daughter loved her wet burrito. They have the very best. She can no longer eat gluten and they had a gluten free burrito. 1st one in over a decade They were giving profits to Hawaii fire relief yesterday Great place

Steven Schuitema

Had a great time celebrating my Brothers 50th at One Bourbon. The food was fantastic, highly recommend the Salmon with grits! So good. My wife is Celiac and the server was extremely knowledgeable and made sure the food was treated properly. I wish I would have gotten the bearded fellas name, he was awesome. The outdoor seating was perfect and allowed for us to be loud without upsetting the delicate man bun people around us. Parking was a bit of a pain as is most areas in GR, had to deal with some homeless men as we were walking back to the car. Nothing unusual and the area was pretty safe. I will definitely go back and enjoy the food some more.

Aileen Baab

Build your own tacos were very tasty and gluten-free

Moriah Findlay

Good food for business lunch! Was very attentive to my dietary restrictions of gluten and dairy.

Jane Rapley

I end up here at least once a week b/c its the only “fast-food” option with lots of gluten free choices. My food is always yummy and made exactly how I like. All the staff provide stellar customer service. The GM and other managers/supervisors do a wonderful job directing their teams. This location is the best of the best! Shout out to Johnny and Sierra but all the staff are great (wishing I was better @ looking for name tags).

Maddie Jones

Edit: this is 100% the worst burger I’ve ever had in my life. The bun is so stale it tastes like sand, the burger meat is dry and crispy, the cheese isn’t melted and the onions are mushy and soggy. Super gross 🤢 Not only is this specific Culver’s always lined up around the building, they’ve gotten my order wrong the last four times I’ve been there. Which I genuinely don’t mind—I’ve worked in restaurants things happen—but they’re actual FOOD is so nasty. It’s *always* extremely stale, just at this location unfortunately. Every single time I’ve been there. I need a GF bun, they’ve given me regular bun twice which is extremely dangerous. The fries I got today were stale, soggy and cold and the burger looks so, so gross. Like it was cooked at 10 AM and it’s now being served at 10 PM. The cheese is on the bottom of the box so it just melted to the paper so it all peeled off and this gluten free bun, as always with this location, is beyond stale. I took it out of the bag and it started to crumble. I’ve been very understanding because everyone is so short staffed and we all know how horrible it is to work in fast food…but I think the kitchen staff needs to start paying attention. Just take the time to go to the other Culver’s and skip this location.

Sage Flora

This is the best place in Grand Rapids to get breakfast! Their lunch menu is incredible as well. They offer lots of vegetarian options and gluten free options and the service is always amazing! I love the different coffee mugs and the music is top tier! I tell everyone about them!

Corey Soyka

Had a decent amount of gluten free dishes that were celiac safe.

Emma Randall

nice vegan options but how does one simply not have fries that are gluten free they're literally potatoes my guy. level up.

Isabella Perez (Bella)

We went in around 3:30pm, and the menu was different than the one online. They had a dinner menu along with a limited small breakfast all day menu. All of their potato options are coated in flour which is disappointing and limiting for those gluten free. The food and ambiance was mediocre. I recommend trying a different spot if you are gluten sensitive considering the limited options.

Jerica

+ Easy to eat gluten free here with a chicken power bowl! The parking lot was clean and the building is very well kept. The employees were not only on point and kind, but they had a friendly cohesiveness you don't see or hear many places anymore. A couple ladies came in from a similar chain down the road asking questions about the "shredded beef/grilled cheese" dipped taco and you could tell by the sound that everyone was happy, friendly, professional, and cared about their work. The man that prepared our food changed his gloves so many times I lost count. The food was fresher than I get around home. Excellent meat portions in their power bowls.

B A de Jong

I don't eat gluten normally. But, when I got some tacos for my son and grandchild. I said to myself, I have to have a red meat burrito. I haven't had one in over 10 years. And it was amazing. I let my son take a bite and he was shocked that he never knew this existed and now will be going there to order it for himself. The crew there worked speedily and we're friendly. I have been a fan of this place since the 70s when I was a child.

Dee Evans-Dilworth

Made up a special gluten-free meal, which is important to people with celiac!! The also sing happy birthday and put a sombrero on you if it’s your birthday birthday! 🥳

Emmi Connick

First experience at this place made it a new favorite! Amazing staff, food, and ambiance. They also support local farms and have vegan/gluten free/dairy free options!