Top 46 Gluten-Free American Spots to Explore in Austin

Rosie N

Could not rate The Well higher. Amazing dining experience, our waiter was beyond five stars. Food was exceptional, atmosphere magic. A coeliacs dream with everything gluten free & consciously sourced. We will be back🙌🏼

Kimberly Hughes

An Austin must-dine restaurant, especially if you're into healthy eating. The food ingredients come from local Austin farms, and the menu changes seasonally. Plan to share bites and experience odd and tasty flavor combinations. Even cooler is that they are included in the goodfoodfighter.com top 15 Austin restaurants and have a gluten-free menu. Our experience, starting with the valet, hosts, and server(s) was outstanding! See ya'll again soon.

Laurel Morris

Great Gluten Free (GF) options labeled on menu, although I wish places just had a separate GF menu. Pork chop & Peahces was phenomenal, along with the soup, Cesar salad, and meatloaf! Usually no wait so reservations not always necessary. Feels healthy.

Syrene Starchilde

Love the patience and genuine friendliness of the staff, and the food was good! You can tell thought was put into texture and taste. Nice and casual spot for your omnis, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten abstaining besties.

Brennan Keller

Love this spot. Great atmosphere and fantastic food. They even have an amazing gluten free dessert that isn’t just ice cream/sorbet. Highly recommend!

Lawrence Powell

Great place for Tex-Mex. Lots of gluten free options.

Scott Conner

Jack Allen's is legit one of the best places in Austin. We've been a fan for years, and they've even catered our wedding back in 2011 when they used to do that. Jack's menu has stood the test of time. Their specials are fantastic, and when they found out the margaritas has gluten in them (my wife is allergic) they even changed their recipe for it. Hands down great value. You can seat 2 adults, two kids, appetizers, drinks, and dessert for far more reasonable prices than "trendy" places who either charge more or dont have nearly as good food. If you don't like Jack's, your standards are wrong and I suggest you just move back to LA where at least you can feel important about it.

Casey Glaude

A good spot for gluten free brunch! You can get any of the pancakes in gluten free or get the pancake flight like I did if you want to sample multiple flavors! I think there is a gluten free French toast as well. Definitely join the waitlist before you leave the house if it’s a weekend!

Hannah H

Overall, the atmosphere is fairly nice with very kind and friendly wait staff. True Food Kitchen has a well rounded menu with accommodates for vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan with clearly labled dishes for such. Additionally, the flavor profile is fairly diverse so if you are vegan like me, you will not be restricted to a single option and have a few choices to make.

Jerrie M

Absolutely incredible BBQ — way better than Franklin’s. We visited Terry Black’s around 12–1 PM and were blown away. Despite the crowd, their process is super streamlined and efficient — the line moved quickly, and they still had all cuts of meat available. We ordered the brisket, ribs, and jalapeño cheddar sausage, along with potato salad, mac and cheese, and peach cobbler for sides. Every single bite was amazing. The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned — I didn’t even need sauce. That’s how good it was. The potato salad was surprisingly dairy-free (and still delicious!), and they offer a great selection of dairy-free, gluten-free, and even vegan side options. The peach cobbler was the perfect sweet finish — warm, comforting, and packed with flavor. The setup is also great with plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. No complaints whatsoever. Terry Black’s is hands down one of the best BBQ spots in Austin — so much better than Franklin’s, in my opinion. Don’t miss it!

Chevis LaBelle

I always have a lovely time here but writing this review to shout out our lovely sever Ariana. She was such a light and her energy made the experience that much better. The shrimp & grits is great and my friend who has a gluten allergy never has to worry when she comes here. 10 out of 10 will recommend.

Jamie Smith

Did pickup takeout order. Timely and delicious! The gluten free cookie is the best I’ve ever had

Fatima Albattat

What a great place! I was astonished by how great the food is here, especially the gluten free options. I haven’t had fried chicken in years and I devoured it in seconds. It was absolutely spectacular. Our waitress was incredible as well.

Joe Conte

Great place for food allergies, especially gluten-free and celiac disease. The menu has some great items, and everything is fresh and excellent quality. It's in a great area, so you can pop on for a quick lunch or dinner. Highly recommend 👌

Tami Gray

Suzi was our waitress and she was wonderful! great service and she remembered my daughter and granddaughters from past visits! even remember that my daughter had a gluten intolerance! food was amazing too

Jordan Baker

used to really like this place but lately, half of the time I place an online order they cancel it immediately saying something in my order is out of stock... my order is a little hat combo. a burger, fries and a drink. why are you open if you don't have your restaurants namesake? doesn't make much sense to me. you shouldn't offer online ordering if you are just going to cancel it immediately. their online ordering in the favor app is also broken. if you add a gluten free bun to your combo, it adds the surcharge to the drink, fries and the burger. it's cheaper to order everything separately which defeats the purpose of a combo.

Rose

I was really excited to try the Original Pancake House after reading positive reviews, especially about their gluten-free waffles. As someone with a severe gluten intolerance, I was eager to finally enjoy a decent GF waffle. When we arrived, I made sure to clearly specify my need for the gluten-free option when ordering. At first, everything seemed great. The waffles were delicious, and both my husband and I were impressed by how good they tasted, especially for a gluten-free version. However, a few bites in, I started feeling uncomfortable. At first, I thought maybe it was just me, but it quickly escalated. I had to rush to the restroom and realized something was very wrong. It turns out, after my husband checked with the waitress, we had actually been served regular, full wheat waffles—not the gluten-free ones I’d ordered. This is a huge issue, especially for anyone with serious gluten intolerance or allergies. It’s not just a minor mistake—this could have been dangerous. I am extremely disappointed, and this is something that should never happen, especially when dietary restrictions are clearly communicated. It’s hard to trust a place that can’t get something so basic right. I won’t be returning, and I’d advise others with gluten sensitivities to be cautious.

Sandra Bucklin

Every dish we ordered was delicious. Alejandro provided very friendly and helpful service. His recommendations did not disappoint. We ordered the gluten-free cinnamon roll pancakes, absolutely delicious! Gluten-free eggs Benedict were a real treat and the hashbrowns were super flavorful without being too salty. I was super impressed with the very reasonable amount of time it took for our food to make it to the table. This was a much better experience than previous visits and wait time. Perfect Mother’s Day brunch.

Andrea Nettles

The gluten free burger bun is like biting into a brick. I might need to see my dentist after trying to eat it. Absolutely terrible.

elmore mundell

Great variety of foods and a whole gluten-free menu. 😋 Very comfortable seating and calm atmosphere. Our food arrived quickly and tasted amazing. Definitely would recommend and definitely coming back!

Eric LaBrant

Aiden was an energetic host and server that kept the coffee mugs full. The food was outstanding. The bake potatoe omlette was an unexpected yum (the green onions really made the flavor pop). My sister had plenty of gluten free options, her pancakes actually had flavor. Don't care for the diner look but I am old school. I miss the cozy home feel of the original location.

Melissa Isaacs

Queso was great. Many gluten free options. Hot, fresh, great Tex Mex. Patio dining was pleasant.

Doris Smalls

Jennie Rexer

Friendly old school (1978) diner with American comfort food classics. Dont expect anything to be healthy :) They don’t have fresh squeezed orange juice, or real maple syrup (though they do offer some whole wheat, vegetarian, & gluten free options. They also have organic apple juice.) They keep cost down, service is efficient and friendly, and all food was perfectly prepared. Very kid friendly.

Kailie Mallett

We're visiting from out of state and were looking for a quick bite. We came in today around 1 and I believe it was Jared (maybe Jason?) that helped us out. He was super friendly and welcoming. He had a great attitude and was fun to talk with. Our food was super fast and yummy! Also, gluten free friendly which is great!

Em M

Great staff, good gluten-free selection of food, and the staff will help with recommendations if you can't decide. Their drinks are delicious too, if you're old enough for the bar menu. Always fun to go and eat there.

Sammy Midler

I ordered a gluten free burger with extra mayo and had it delivered through favor only to take two bites and feel like the bun didn’t taste gluten free. Not only was it not gluten free and I have an allergy to it but there was also no mayo. I’m warning don’t waste your money on this establishment, they don’t care about your order. They aren’t careful with allergies. After two bites I’m going to be sick all night,

magic magsk

Great gluten free pasta

cam cecil

We had the best date night here! Oscar, Emily, and Yuliia made the experience so special. The food is amazing and very safe for me as a celiac. Gluten free options galore! My favorite Brazilian steakhouse in Austin.

Paige Sanders

Shayne was great! So attentive, gave great options and always smiled. He’s a genuinely nice person. The cocktails and food were great and there’s gluten free options. Will return.

Lady S

They have an entire vegan menu and gluten-free menu! I had the Enchiladas de Verduras (veggie filling) and it was delish. If you’re plant-based, vegan, nutrition-forward or whole food plant based, Gueros is a great option. Perfect location in an active part of town, great service, delicious food.

Em L

Went here for brunch and it was great! Pretty patio, and a mimosa flight is only $6! They have so many gluten free and vegan options, so there is something for everyone. Cute place

Karina Kantas

Fast service from Kristen and Angel even on a busy Saturday morning. Yummy gluten free pancakes :)

Ida MT

Adrian is simply the best! ❤️ My friend accidentally placed the order for another location but he helped us figure it out and got us our dinners quickly. Also, the food is great! As someone with severe allergies to gluten, soy, oats, and other things, modern market has so many options for me. I got the basil chicken sandwich on gluten-free bread with mashed potatoes instead of chips. It was delicious and allergen-free! My friend and I will definitely be back, probably next week.

Colby McGehee

Being able to take my wife to dinner and not worry about gluten on the menu because she has celiac is life changing. The fried calamari being GF was hands down the best. The calamari was so fresh and delicious I could have eaten 3 orders. We loved the gulf oysters they were so large and fresh a real treat to enjoy.

rich dougherty

Gluten free Chicken Fried Chicken...

James Shiri-Wasto

Love all the burger options! Our server Tyler was very friendly and helpful. They are also gluten free friendly and even have a separate fryer for cross contamination which is a plus for my wife.

Curt Van Riper

Excellent quality food, service and speed. We have a gluten allergy and the staff were extremly knowledgeable and helpful when ordering

Adam Creighton

Good, diverse menu, tons of gluten-free options, and fantastic, attentive, personable staff. Venue can be a bit noisy for easy conversations when packed, but the vibe and decor are great.

Karen Jones

We were seated with Jordan on Father’s Day. He was incredibly patient, friendly, knowledgeable (gluten allergies), and accommodating. Jordan made our experience very special and memorable. We will ask for him when we return!

Julie Cross

This is a new brunch must for my husband and I! I recently became gluten free and had the BEST GF pancakes I’ve had yet. They also can make almost any menu item GF. My mother in law is also Vegan and said her pancakes were also incredible. The service was great. The vibe was awesome. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well. Do yourself a favor and GET THE BACON 😋

Brenda Flynt

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Riley Quinn

I came here for lunch with a couple coworkers, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience. The entire staff was incredibly enthusiastic, warm, and welcoming—they genuinely seemed happy to have us there. From the moment we walked in, they were personable and conversational; cracking jokes and going out of their way to make sure we were completely satisfied with our meals. I ordered the Caesar salmon salad, and it exceeded expectations: a generous portion with fresh, crisp produce, perfectly cooked salmon, crunchy, garlicky croutons, and a creamy, flavorful dressing that tied everything together beautifully. One of the employees even surprised us with some sweet treats (with the friendly promise that we’d come back). To my surprise, the chocolate chip cookie I received was gluten free—and absolutely delicious! The combination of excellent food, great value, and genuinely outstanding customer service made this such a fun and memorable lunch. I’ll definitely be returning soon with my coworkers—and I’m excited that they offer catering, too!

Rosie N

Food was AMAZING! Gluten free & other dietary options available that taste delicious. Outdoor seating was lovely, service was great. Highly recommend for anyone who values healthy food.

Shira Lyss-Loren

Really subpar food and service. Queso was quite good but the food was over cooked and they got things wrong a couple times. They have gluten free options but it SUCKED.

Gladis Mc

Tommy Kreitz

My favorite restaurant in Austin!! Been going here since I was in a highchair. Seating is remarkably fast for how packed this place always is. Food is incredibly consistent, and it happens that you have any problems with your order they'll make it again for you fast, and with no questions asked. Beautiful atmosphere, history all over the walls, team members & customers always smiling. Drinks are strong, and you will never leave hungry. Same-day-made complementary chips and spicy table salsa. Try not to fill up on chips if you can help it, because entree and appetizers are both all a LOT of food. I usually leave with leftovers that turn into a beautiful breakfast the next day. Personal favorite appetizer: Bob Armstrong Queso Dip. They just recently won a Best-In-Austin award for their queso dips, which is saying something. Personal favorite signature cocktail: Matt's Knockout Martini. As the name suggests, referencing the founder's professional boxing career, this is a POWERFUL drink. They don't let you have more than two of them. A one-two punch of these can really get to you, but it's tough to stop drinking it because it's so delicious. Be careful! Personal favorite entree: Janie's Combination Salad. A gorgeous dinner salad topped with your choice of protein and dressing, but I always go with the Beef Fajita and only-found-here Cilantro Vinaigrette. This one is a terrific decision for those of us trying to avoid carbs, too. You can get a drink and a dinner for $30 here, which is very refreshing in the big city that Austin has become. I always take my friends & family here that come from out of town. They also have vegetarian and gluten-free options, which is great. Remarkable service. Employees all seem happy to be here, which is very refreshing as well in the current economic climate. Managers seem to know all of their customers by name, which is a cool thing to watch in a restaurant that's been around for 70+ years. Five stars. Come to Matt's if you've never checked it out.

Elizabeth Hamilton

A number of gf meals and sides. Even the friend shrimp and catfish are done in cornmeal!