Top 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111150 Gluten-Free Bakeries to Explore in Iowa

Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)

The food is always good and consistent. They are gluten friendly and service is almost always positive.

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!

Adriana Della Pietra

They have GF cupcakes. They are good! They store them separately and top them with separate saccapoche to avoid cross-contamination. I am celiac and this is a wonderful place to enjoy something sweet!

Jenny O'Connell-Saponara

I cannot say enough great things about Sweet Treat without Wheat! I had the pleasure of trying their cinnamon sugar donuts, and they were absolutely delicious—soft, flavorful, and perfectly sweet without being too heavy. You’d never guess they’re gluten-free! What made the experience even more special was the incredible generosity of the owner. Despite the bakery being located in Iowa, she went above and beyond to get the donuts to me all the way in Aruba. If you’re looking for amazing gluten-free treats made with love, this is the place to go. I can’t wait to try more of their baked goods!

Brittany Reed

Crème has been amazing since the new owner came along. I’m gluten free and they always have fun options for us. I stop in a lot to get cupcakes for my own salon clients when I know they’re coming in near their birthday and I always grab cupcakes to take to my veterinary office as a thank you for always getting me in last minute. How can anyone be anything but excited to see you when you come walking in with cats in a carrier and half a dozen cupcakes from Crème in hand?! I love the creative flavors they’re bringing to DSM. Lastly… the thing that made me a super fan (and I’d like to see more of) are the mochi donuts! They are mind blowing! I am obsessed with them! The staff are always kind and helpful, the shop is clean and welcoming. But I really love having Crème around to surprise someone with!

Adriana Della Pietra

Kindred is a casual café with delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch 100% gluten free. As celiac, it is rare to have the possibility to choose anything from the menu without cross-contamination. This is the only place in Iowa city with a 100% GF kitchen. Additionally, I loved the vibe of the place: young and casual.

Amanda Green

I had one of Andy's cookies today at UIHC. Yum! My first encounter with his pastries. Grateful for a gluten-free dairy free option!

Daniel Galis

Great gf options and the staff were very knowledgeable. I have celiac disease and felt safe eating here! Will come back again.

Sheandra Sterling

I LOVE shopping here. They have a fresh food fruit & vegetables, prepared foods, gluten free, etc. There’s something for everyone. Huge selection. If you like coupons, their app has plenty! They also have weekly deals!

Mindy Mathias

Amazing gluten free sandwiches, bread & the gf Turtle cookie with pecans is beyond amazing!!

Rebecca Distad

One of my husband and I's favorite cupcake shop. So delicious and has gluten free options.

Jenny Miller

I’ve never been to the actual bakery, but I have gotten these products from the Hyvee health market freezer section and I have to say after having the chocolate chip cookie bars and the cinnamon rolls they are both my absolute favorite desert ever; they are so moist and delicious! I have had other products as well and they are all so amazing! I hope whoever this baker is never stops! If I was magically cured of celiac and able to eat whatever I wanted I would still prefer these gluten free baked goods from here!

Patrick Bird

Amazing place where we celebrated our 14th Anniversary! Appreciated their delicious gluten free banana bread, veggies quiche and latte!

Brooke Weber

I have been here several times recently for brunch. This place knows what they are doing and they are really good at it: the atmosphere, the decor, the food, the service. The lattes here are the best in the area, hands down. Even the cups and saucers are beautiful and add to my enjoyment of the coffee drinks. I want the exact cups for my own home. The seasonal latte flavors are creative and never overly sweet. I do love a pumpkin spice latte, and St. Kilda has the best. I was interested in a seasonal mocha and was hesitant to order it for fear it would be too sweet, but the server told me more about it so I decided to try it. It was the best mocha I’ve ever had with the perfect balance of flavors and just the right amount of sweetness. Everything that’s a part of the Big Aussie Breakfast is prepared to perfection: thick cut bacon, delicious blistered roasted tomatoes, perfectly crispy house-made bread. Even the gluten-free bread is excellent. Last week my boyfriend got a hashbrown on the side and it was the best hashbrown I’ve ever had - a lovely soft texture on the inside and perfectly crispy all the way around on the outside. The last 3 times I’ve eaten there, we’ve had the same server. I love her! Very friendly, relatable, and a bit quirky in the best possible way. After our last visit, I decided St. Kilda in Valley Junction is my favorite place for brunch.

Andrew Shepherd

Stopped in for a Lox Bagel and Iced Coffee. I was served promptly but after ordering I noticed the fellow making my bagel doing so without gloves. Thought that was strange and I was tripping for a moment but then saw him start the next order also without gloves, then put a pair on midway through making that bagel. Its 2024, anything to do with food service especially in an open kitchen where customers can see you should be wearing gloves. Took my order to go, when I got around to eating it the bagel was tough and dry, certainly not fresh. The taste was good but also pretty skimpy on the Salmon compared to others given this is also a $10Menu item. I eat Bagels 3-4 times a week and this one was Defiantly not up to par. I’d keep looking somewhere else for your gluten fix.

Melissa Dimmick-Walden

Excellent coffee. Excellent staff. They have incredible build your own breakfast sandwiches. I can't eat grains so, while they offer a gluten free option, I still can't eat it. The sandwiches are made to order with fresh eggs, sausage and bacon. So they made an omelette for me instead! Very awesome and delicious.

Nicholas Greiner

Ordered two cakes from Mel and some Gluten Free bites for my fiancee's birthday party. Perhaps I'm cake ignorant and only used to grocery store cakes, but when I sent Mel the designs, I was just expecting an edible printout for the top. Mel, however, went above and beyond and made the whole cake themed. People loved the cakes (not too sweet, but not unsweet) and were fighting over the gluten free bites. We had her party at Top Golf and every employee was stopping by asking where we got the cakes from.

F C

This is hands down the best coffee shop in town! Renn's syrups are **phenomenal**! Every coffee concoction she has come up with tastes delicious! And the regular/normal coffee options are spectacular too. The shop itself is the kind of beautiful, restful, lovely space that makes you want to spend hours there. And my favorite part is the food. So good. But since I have recently had to give up gluten I am even more grateful for Renn's and all of the delicious gluten free baked goods she offers. You would never know they were gluten-less! Everything she does is done with excellence and the staff are also very friendly. Also, if you go make sure to check her social media or get on the email list because her menu is constantly changing and you don't want to miss out on the seasonal goodness!

Gilberta Taylor

HyVee has a great selection of gluten free food.

Desmond Dubes

I’ve tried a variety of these gluten free Cookie/Donuts. My favorites being any of the fall flavors. So soft and delicious so worth purchasing.

Private

Friendly staff and great amount of products. Love all the gluten free options, would love to see some come fresh from the bakery.

Chad S

Great store with solid sales and friendly, helpful staff. Clean space as well! Has good health food section with gluten free options, as well as nearby gas station.

Delynn Brandenburg

Amber's Cakes were so good!!! We got our wedding cake and some cupcakes from her, and they were delicious. I usually don't eat gluten free baked goods, and I couldn't tell with Amber's desserts, and they were so tasty! She made our cake a custom flavor and decorated it beautifully. I loved the flowers she put on the cake. We also got some cupcakes dairy-free for our dietary-restricted guests, and we only heard high praises about those cupcakes. Thanks Amber!

Kymberly Graham

The store at 53rd and Utica Ridge Rd has a really good selection of gluten-free products.

Catherine Conroy

I love everything about this place! The service was great and the gluten free cookies were the best I’ve ever had. They had fun gifts in a fun environment. Great little shop! I will definitely be back!

Maria Estelle

Their health section has a variety-Keto, gluten-free, paleo, etc. 10% off on Wednesdays.

Kim D

They came recommended when I was looking for Gluten Free goodies for a friends birthday. They had such a variety! That was back in July. This past week I reached out for a custom doggie birthday cake, pupcakes and cake pops (for people) to celebrate my dog’s first birthday. Everything looked amazing. The dogs and humans enjoyed their treats.

J Kane

One of the two items I had planned to purchase, Kraft Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese, was not in stock.

Brooke Baker

The gluten free take and bake mocha rolls we got were amazing! The texture was perfect!

Newelle Nielsen

I’m diabetic and gluten free and this place has everything I need.

Leah Howieson

Love this place! So inviting. So many gluten free options (gluten free ingredients). Will be coming again!

Shawn Weinfurtner

Went just for the cheesecake, gluten-free options available, limited to 2 flavors.

Pamela Irelan

The employees are great, the food is filling, the prices are perfect for the amount of food you get, and there is a gluten free menu.

Savanah Willard

One of the hyvees with the best health foods and gluten free sections. Also the largest, I love their deals!

Paula Wendte

Ordered 3 dozen gluten free muffins and a gluten free pie for a retreat. Rave reviews! Most moist and tasteful gluten free muffins they have had! And the pie crust was a delight to one who misses pie crust!!

Trinity Clark

We stopped at several Hy-Vee's before finally finding the gluten free pizza crust at Windsor Heights. Elizabeth in the market grille was a lifesaver. We've just moved to West Des Moines and have been trying to find a place to shop weekly. Elizabeth has restored our faith in Hy-Vee, THANK YOU!!!

Dawn Jenks

Stopped here after my sister-in-law recommended them. What an amazing experience my son has to have gluten-free and hasn't had a donut in years, so he was super excited to find out you had gluten-free ones, we decided to buy a half dozen to take home for him but there were only 3 in the case so I asked the young lady behind the counter if she had any more and she said if we wanted to wait she could have them decorate 6 for us 😀 I said just do an assortment of them please, while we were waiting she offered to let my son get his picture in the emergency donut ambulance. My son was so happy 😊 Then as we were checking out, the young man helping us gave my son a toy emergency donut vehicle ❤️ My son is a 24 year old young man with Down Syndrome your staff made this an amazing experience for all of us 💙 💛 I can't thank you enough

Mandy Penney

We do not have a Hy-vee near us, so I stopped to grab gluten free options while we are there. So much to choose from.

Phyllis Johnson

I love their gluten free choices and large selection of foods!

Della Fehr

This is my preferred HyVee as they tend to have more options for vegan foods and specialty products. My find on this visit was Pamela's Graham Crackers as I was making a gluten free dish for family. It saved me the hassle of making them from scratch! Store has a nice selection of everything.

Clayplays96

Go here for a huge selection of Gluten Free products!!

Rhonda Birk

I stopped here on my drive home from the West Coast to Illinois. I was looking for the perfect "something" for my gluten free/ dairy free daughter. This little shop hit the spot perfectly. I got there mid afternoon and there wasn't a lot to choose from, but I was able to buy her a few different things to try. Meg, who waited on me was friendly and very helpful. We chatted for a while and then I headed home. My daughter loved all the baked goods and was thrilled that I was able to find a place where I could bring her some goodies. Thanks Meg....wish your store was 200 miles closer.

Stephanie Johnson

The food is delicious! We dined in and had very attentive staff with the food being the best part. The flavor combinations were excellent and the bakery items so good I had to go back for some to-go items. Even had several gluten free options. Any marginal increase in cost is obviously put back into the quality of fresh food. I would definitely come back to this local gem and recommend the same the anyone else.

Sabrina Slonim

Lots of yummy goodies and some food too. They even have gluten free.

Marie Thomas

Often go for coffee. Has good bakery choices, lunch specials, also vegetarian choice and gluten free choices.

Sharon Falduto

I love that Dunn Bros has gluten free breakfast sandwich options that aren't pre-made, so I can customize them!

Crystal Dean

Great cupcakes for the hubby and for me who has to be gluten free, they had several sweet breads that were phenomenal!

donna king

Always helpful and they can meet all my gluten free needs.

Anndrea Golightly

Good selection of gluten free items. Prices for produce seem really high though.

Barb Fletcher

Found a fantastic variety of gluten free items that the Walmart in my town doesn't carry