Top 12 Gluten-Free American Spots to Enjoy in Madison

Jaclyn Wegener

I am gluten free and this is one of the true gems of Madison. If you’ve forgotten what chicken tenders taste like, this place has the world’s best gluten free chicken tenders. Make sure to also save room for the salted caramel cheesecake ! It looks like a sports bar but they have some of the best food I’ve had

Brad Seebeck

Stopped here for dinner with the family after flying into Madison. Menu was great, service was friendly, and the food was delicious! They didn't mind our 3 young children being a little squirmy after sitting on a plane all afternoon. Had great Gluten Free and Vegan options on the menu. What a great place! Highly recommend!

Teri Kremer

Great food, very good about allergies and gluten free! Love this place!

Logan

Both times I've been there, they've had great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Gluten-free buns are always available, and they have a designated fryer to avoid cross contamination.

Jennifer King

I didn't capture pics of the food. I ate here two days in a row. First day I had the turkey n bacon sandwich on gluten free bread with cabbage slaw side. Today I has the pumpkin cinnamon roll gluten free pancakes 🥞!! Let me tell you! Best gluten free pancakes I have ever had. Moist, hot, delicious!!! Highly recommend.

Alejandro Silva

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Oli

Good food and friendly staff. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten sensitive opinions. Tacos and stuffed burrito are great, not the enchiladas.

Carolyn Ruck

High end cuisine and service. They “get” gluten free.

Ryan Lindley

My wife and I spent our 5 year anniversary meal here and the food and service were outstanding. They provided free champagne for our anniversary! I have a gluten sensitivity and they had a GF menu ready for me so I didn't have to ask. Their menu perfectly describes what is GF and what is gluten sensitive friendly. The service was superb and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great meal.

Theo Leão Larrieux

Really good burgers with attentive staff. Rodrigo helped me with my gluten free allergy. Only downside it's a bit pricey for hamburgers, but still worth it, especially because there aren't many places with gluten free burgers. Staff also speaks Spanish so if you don't know English they can help you

Janice Cleveland

Baylen Wagner

This is what a burger joint should be! Friendly staff, quick service, and truly delicious burgers for a reasonable price. Found my new go-to place! (Had a gluten-free bun and sweet potato fries were excellent.)

Kyle Simmons

My girlfriend has a gluten intolerance allergy but was curious to try a concrete for the first time, knowing there was a risk of cross contamination but being willing to risk it. We told the drive-through opperator that she had a gluten allergy, and they checked the ingredients for us and marked the order on the sign with a gluten (wheat) allergy flag. When we pulled up to the window, the nicest employee gave us a number and warned us that it would be a few minutes because... they cleaned the blenders, the tools to mix and scoop, and even the extruder. This level of service at a fast food restaurant is unparalleled even compared to Chick-fil-A! We will be visiting other locations in the future with hopes of equal service!

Devan Barrett

This Red Robin is amazing. The folks are super nice. My family has celiacs in it and this is by far the best place in Madison to go and safely eat with my child. We absolutely love this place

Amy Godecker

Happy our experience at Merchant was as wonderful as usual. We had friends from out of town visiting and wanted to show off Madison's food scene. Cocktails were top notch as was the wine I chose with my meal. I ordered the squash risotto which was excellent, even better than expected. Our table of 8 enjoyed the cheese curds and everyone loved their entrees, including the whitefish, chorizo verde and fried chicken sandwich. The desserts were delicious and our gluten and dairy intolerant guest was thrilled with the chocolate brownie dessert, as was the rest of the table. A great success all around.

Madeline Doon

Pros: interesting menu, vegan and gluten free menu options Cons: burger was not cooked as asked, cash only

McKayla Wang

Disappointed in the gluten free options. I ordered my meal gluten free and received what looked like white bread. $2 extra for toast? Pretty expensive meal for absolutely nothing. . My friends’ food looked good, though.

Celia Lohr

Hands down the best Thai food in Madison! The service and quality of the food are both outstanding. They also have genuinely celiac safe food, which is hard to find. Try any of the curries and Thai iced tea!

Bailey Wheelock

Love coming down from drinks, and the food is always amazing! Very accommodating for vegetarian and gluten free folks. Jordan is a great bartender!!

William Norton

Culver's is always delicious. It's also great that they treat Gluten-Free food handling so well. My wife has Celiac disease and can safely eat a burger on a gluten free bun. Note: The fries are generally cooked in a shared fryer and are therefore not suitable for those who have Celiac Disease.

Sarah Burns

Steenbock's catered our wedding in August of 2024. They did an incredible job with the appetizers, dinner, and late night food. They were very accommodating and flexible with the menu - we were able to pair custom sides with one of the entrees without any trouble at all, to make the food just what we wanted. They were able to accommodate a last minute (2 days before the wedding!!) switch of an entree to gluten free. Our meeting with Diana, the event manager, before the wedding was really helpful to nail down all of the details she needed for the night. The servers during the night were very professional. In addition, the food was delicious. People raved about it. Steenbock's provided plates and silverware for the dessert table even though they weren’t providing the desserts. Diana was helpful throughout the planning process answering questions promptly via e-mail about name card stickers, timeline, etc. We were really pleased with Steenbock's and thought they did an exceptional job.

Sophie Warrick

I ADORE Settle Down Tavern! We were in Madison for the weekend and this place was at the top of our list due to the great reviews. The selection of drinks was wonderful, the vibe was immaculate, and our server China was absolutely stellar. I have gluten and dairy allergies and they couldn't ensure the food would be safe due to cross contamination which was a bummer, but everything else made up for it. We will most definitely be coming back!

Shawna Kollath

Very yummy burgers and fries. Some good options for gluten free, too.

Heidi Rozeske

Always an amazing culinary experience. I love the chef tasting menu with the wine pairing. Chef Dan is so creative with food combinations and the presentation is extraordinary. And their Gluten Free accomodations are on par with the rest of the offerings. The latest dessert, the slow baked peaches was mind blowing.

Nathan Johnson

A high end place to grab bite to eat for lunch or dinner, located just off the beltline. A wide selection of dishes to choose from. Bonfyre offers salads, sandwiches, stakes, and bowls. There are vegetarian options along with gluten free as well. The veggie black bean burger is good. For a side the roasted red potatoes I would recommend. Nice open bar to sit at while you wait for your table. Good beer and cocktail selection. Service is very good, friendly, and attentive. Extra parking in the ramp is available in the back if you can't find a spot out front. It can get a bit loud when it is busy so it can be hard to hold a conversation. The cheesecake mousse dessert is amazing. Try it you won't be disappointed.

Lauren Powell

The tasting menu is the way to go. They even had one ready to go that was gluten free. 5 courses plus a few additional tastes the chef selected to highlight in-season produce. The most upscale farm to table experience I've ever had.

Davin Howard

They have great steaks and shrimp. I also love the gluten free options for my girlfriend and the waiters are very helpful, I love the hospitality

Charlie Sticklen

We had a great brunch at the Borough. Ordered several different items and they were all excellent. We’ll prepared and great presentation. They’re known for their assortment of beers and other adult beverages but their food is super and the menu has something for everyone, including gluten free. We also really liked the industrial hip decor. Casual yet classy. Can’t wait to be back during football season.

Diane Schultz

We went to the restaurant on Cottage Grove road, I explained I have to eat gluten free. Since it was our first time there he let us sample the different meats. All were delicious. I ordered the 3 tacos with sides. The portions were large, they were delicious and I had no issues from eating there.

Brian Davidson

Pretty good food and service overall. They have gluten free options but not alternatives which limits what I could order.

Noah B

Good food, definitely better than their State St location. Food is always hot, well proportioned, and very gluten friendly if that's what you're looking for!

Kris Olds

Good drinks menu but the food was so-so. Flavors unremarkable. No information on the menu for those who are lactose or gluten intolerant which is easy to flag on menus these days. And the random delivery of small plates, which was to be expected, could have been a little bit more even for our table of four. And worth letting us know, when we order, which dishes might take quite a bit longer to prepare and deliver. Nice ambiance and good lighting. 3/5.

James Mowry

This is the first location that does not have gluten free muffins. Being this close to Madison I would think it would have that option.

elizabeth Heckenast

First time eating here because I'm on this side of town helping a friend with something today. I had to go back twice to get the food corrected ( first time they forgot the shake, second my gluten free burger had a regular bun!) and then I get back to the garage sale and even after I asked them to double check it before I left it was still wrong. At this point I just asked for my money back or a gift card to make up for the multiple trips. They are nice enough to do that for me when I leave after the garage sale but two trips back?

Heather Reeder

Good food, reasonable price. Wheelchair accessible, bathrooms are accessible. Great Eggs Benedict. Gluten Free bread.

Carlos Fuller