Top 50 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Iowa

Mark Knight

I'm gluten free and was thrilled that Club Car had a separate GF menu that included a lot of choices. They even had GF soups!!! Fun atmosphere, great service and great food at reasonable prices. We really enjoyed Club Car and definitely will visit again.

Rob

Oryza has become a staple of our Asian food expeditions whenever the desire arises. The primary reason is my wife has Celiac’s and therefore must avoid gluten. Oryza fortunately uses corn based flour, not wheat. This wizardy allows food allergen victims to be able to eat from their diverse menu. Their food preparation is excellent. The atmosphere is chill. The service is fantastic. We’ve had only 1 negative experience and noticed that same server was not employed there for much longer. ANYWAYS- this is a great place for Asian cuisine. The owner is always friendly and recognizes us when we visit.

Luis Colon

Beautiful, cozy, esay going, clean, delicious food and excellent service. If you're in town, make time to visit. Do come with an empty stomach, servings are on the plentyfull side!!! Great variety of offerings with gluten-free and vegetarian plates as well as local meats.

Sonja Dicken

Cute diner with friendly staff and great food. We went with party of 6, some had breakfast, some salad or sandwich. Everyone enjoyed. I highly recommend the Bluebird juevos as it was excellent. They even had good gluten free pancakes for our celiac group member.

Kristy Droll

We had a wonderful meal at Tony’s. My daughter has celiac disease and there were so many gluten free options. The GF mozzarella sticks were AMAZING!! So nice to have gluten free options.

Shad D

Food is good and servers have been friendly. Everyone in our party enjoyed what they got. Sweet potato fries seemed to be a hit. I had a Cartel burger and fries, very good with just enough spice from the chorizo that it had a little kick. There are also gluten free options available if one has the need.

Shalen & Tiff DeBrower (Tee)

Great place if you have celiac family members!

Tanya Schmidt

I love Trumpet Blossom. I come here every time I come to Iowa city. The food is delicious and plant based. I am a meat eater, and yet I love all the dishes here. I feel like I miss nothing. As a gluten-free, dairy-free individual, I love knowing there's a restaurant I can come to, and I can nearly pick anything on the menu and know that it is safe for me to eat. They're also very conscious of gluten allergies and can accommodate with delicious options. This waste not, want not vibe make me feel at home and inclusive. I highly recommend the turmeric latte tastes wonderful, and it's full of antioxidants. You just can't beat going to a restaurant that gives you the vibe, the great food experience, and a feeling that you've enhanced your health when your done.

Heather Turnmeyer

Great food, gluten free bun and vegan burger offered.

Paula Bissell

Driving through Iowa, I decided to take a break at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers—and I’m so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, Calista’s friendly and welcoming attitude made the experience even better. She provided excellent service, ensuring everything was just right. The Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger was delicious, served on a gluten-free bun that was soft yet held together perfectly. And those sweet potato fries? Crispy, flavorful, and the perfect complement to the meal! This location delivers on both great food and outstanding customer service. If you’re in the area and craving a satisfying meal, Red Robin won’t disappoint!

Christine Engelhardt

Went there for the first time. Had the Gluten Free wrap with the Chicken Salad. Wow! Most amazing wrap I have ever had. I will definitely be back.

Robert Hatchitt

Just finished a dinner at Crave. Eight people at the table. ordered drinks. Ordered an IPA that was not in stock anymore, but on the menu. Ordered a gin martini. Lady coming back to the table with the drinks spilled my martini into the other water glasses and drinks on her serving tray. Handed me a glass 1/3 full of a standard martini glass. Mentioned no olives. Her her reply was she wasn’t sure if I wanted any. Asked for olives. In the hour and a half dinner they never came. Daughter ordered a gluten-free no cheese hamburger guess what; we had to re-order. Took so long due to timeframe. Had to leave with food to go. 20% gratuity due to being a table with eight people. Bullshit! Horrible service. Food is way overpriced. Will never go there again.

Trudie Derenne

Sofia was so great and really listened to my concerns of having gluten free food due to having celiac disease. She was very kind and service was great

Tim Williams

Great burger place. Have Gluten-Free options for my daughter

Cari Roorda

We had dinner this evening as a party of 5. The staff seemed to work very well as a team and were super efficient and such speedy service . Our server, Tallie was amazing! With my special gluten free diet needs ,she was super attentive and knowledgeable, and even double checked on the status of my side of mushrooms for the delicious filet mignon to confirm they were gluten free-She was so attentive to our table and you could also see that the staff all seemed happy to be at work…assuming that means management is top notch and positive because the employees seemed so happy. So much attention went into not only the meals, cocktails and beverages, but the bus staff made rounds to keep our table clear of empty glasses, finished appetizer and salad plates and worked with the waitstaff to make sure we we comfortable and had an enjoyable meal! Wonderful! We’ll definitely be eating at the Outback steakhouse more often!

yoel hooper-antunez

Solid food, cocktail, and beer choices, with some vegan and gluten free options as well. Pricing is in the middle to high end. There are $15-20 dishes, but can easily go into the $25-35 range or even higher. There is a speakeasy downstairs, but it was closed when we visited. Would recommend making a reservation to avoid waiting, as it can get busy.

Carter Folkers

My girlfriend has celiac and did not get sick from the food. Good service and food, highly recommended!

Cinda Kelly

I have extreme gluten allergy. Ordered s'room burger on gluten-free bun. Had trouble with fries last time so I ordered a salad NO CROUTONS . Of course when Uber gets here there are CROUTONS in and on my salad.

Amy Blankenburg

I'm newly diagnosed celiac and it turned my dining out life upside down. Wasabi is my go to. This disease really makes you feel like a pain in the butt to wait staff but not here. They are so cautious and so understanding, making me always feel safe eating here. And the food is always on point. Gavin his my go-to waiter. He takes such good care of us when we're there. And if something isn't gluten free and you want to try it, chances are they can make it gluten free for you. Thank you Wasabi. You have no idea how much it means to me to be able to eat safely at your restaurant.

Madason Marie Tuggle

Very delicious! They have a lot of Gluten Free options ☺️ Their Fried pickles are my favorite!

Thomas Chung

Amber Evans

Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and great gluten free menu!

Danielle Reitz

Tara Allen 51

My favorite Indian food in town! You will be greeted with a smile and excellent hospitality as well as experience flavorful dishes. The menu has an amazing variety with gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Tanner Hagen

Still my favorite restaurant, even after loosing my old Google account. I must be a "yuppíe" as Christy Dykes would apparently say. Please Google the definition of "Entree" before saying it's too small. I generally order 2 appetizers, an entree, a dessert, and two millstream sodas. I am a 200lb man after all. I have Celiac and this place has proven itself to me to be celiac-safe time and time again. Also if you are going to use a derogatory biker term, please know what it means, I am 40+, most are older and no one here is pretending to like Harleys. Is being well paid even an insult, lmao. My "father" was in an MC and I hate Harleys. Oh, and go watch South Park "the F-word" to see what most of America thinks about Harley riders these days. If you can't afford it just say so 🤷‍♂️. I am a disabled stay at home Dad, I am paid in smiles. I personally can only afford it twice a year (my wife and I spent $140+ a $20 tip last time) and I go out to eat nowhere else because there is nowhere else that is truly safe for someone with celiac.

LeaAnn Post

Amazing food with gluten free options served by wonderful staff! Would definitely return. Thanks

Brian Moe

Delicious food options. Had the gluten free steak and mushroom flatbread. It was hold-your-breath-and-close-your-eyes delicious. Brussel sprouts were on point. Deconstructed nachos were amazing. And service was excellent, especially given the unexpected rush at the end of the night.

Dixie Saunders

Gluten free pizza was excellent.

Eric Thayer

Great ambience, good food, excellent stop for Celiacs / gluten free individuals!

Ashley Barkdoll

Cameron was an amazing waitress, and the crew were great hosts. Thank you for the best experience and the best gluten free pizza crust I’ve ever had!

Chris Child

Amazing food, great change from the norm. Extensive beer and cocktail list. Vegan and Gluten free options. Don't let the exterior detour you!

D Nice

Amazing gluten free pasta-- the best I've had in a restaurant! Such a great atmosphere with a cool Italian vibe & decor & lively atmosphere. The service is always friendly, attentive (but not overly annoying!) & knowledgeable.

Cory Zorn

Food sucked you need to pay attention to people that have food allergies all I could buy was a bowl of soup because everything else had bread in it the waitress said they'll take my croutons off guess what that's not gluten-free

James and Danika Perron (Spring Lake Campground)

We like it here. Cool atmosphere, good music, very tasty pizza and they have flavorful Gluten Free crust!

Sue Taylor

Food was terrific. Gluten free and vegan options available

Sarah Woodford

I went here for my anniversary and the food could not have been better. I have lots of food allergies (gluten, dairy, peanuts) and Mackenzie was the best! The kitchen was extremely allergy friendly and conscious- the best meal I’ve had in IC!

Melinda

We were just driving through the area when we decided to stop somewhere to eat. It was 1.5 hours before they closed. We figured we'd get some easy dishes so we didn't hold them up too much. We ordered the bruschetta and mussels appetizers, as well as the smaller balsamic chicken salad, and a side of fries. The bruschetta was kind of confusing. It was like a personal pan pizza with melted cheese, saucy tomatoes, and very soft bread. It was also served with a butter/parmesan sauce which was not listed on the menu and didn't really serve us any purpose. It was still good, just not what we were expecting. The mussels were quite good for Iowa. The white wine sauce was very nice and the portions were hefty. I boxed up the rest of the sauce to use in my linguine alle vongole the next day. Our server was wonderful. We did have to ask for silverware but she was pretty attentive otherwise. The prices were fair and the ambience was fine for a quick bite. All of the food came out fast so we ate, were paid up, and out the door by close. I'd come back and have a more leisurely meal here at some point. Not sure if I'd bring my gluten-free/vegan friends here but those with dietary restrictions have some options.

Gwen Merfeld

Huge breakfast portions with clearly defined gluten free options. Insane amount of food for the price and rarely packed with people to the point where it's uncomfy. Not the ideal environment if you have little kids because it's quiet and might be stressful trying to keep the kids' vibe under control. The staff was so kind to us and unbothered by my semi-fussy baby and it was definitely a me thing, just a heads up for anxious moms. The booths are tall, so it feels pretty secluded if you want to go on a breakfast date. Really yummy Bloody Marys as a bonus! We also did our wedding dinner here in a private room and it was 1) delicious and 2) they were extremely accommodating to the 20ish or so of us. A great place if you want a private meal with a pretty big group of people.

Maxwell O'Saurus

Amazing food and friendly staff. Very accommodating for gluten intolerant folks and plenty of vegetarian options.

Nikcole

We came early in the evening before the dinner crowd. Food was good. A little slow getting only one beer from the bar (a crowd came in after us and I guess they took up more time then we did eating) steak was a little more done then I would prefer. If you like medium, I'd ask for medium rare next time. Also no salt or pepper on tables was a little irritating, we never recieved any when we asked for it. Gluten free bread basket was pleasantly appetizing to our GF customer.

Annie Johnson

My favorite go-to restaurant especially when the Brussel Sprouts are on the menu! Shout out to the chefs for adapting this dish to be celiac safe 🩷

Daniel Galis

We got salads which were good. A decent amount of the menu items can be prepared gluten free. Speak to the manager about celiac safety since the servers were not as knowledgeable. Overall I would come here again, and I felt comfortable having celiac disease.

Deb Finney

Great pizza even have gluten free

Trey Webster

Tons of gluten free options. Our server Erika was great.

Jennifer K

Great food - a varied menu with many gluten-free options. Friendly service.

Dawn Webb

The place is decorated with fun Sasquatch items. Smothered chicken was tender and tasty. Waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about allergens and gluten.

Kathy Kay

I had a Monday burger (special) with no bun and gluten free sweet potato fries. No issues at all!

Chad & Renae Murphy

Absolutely gorgeous place! Great views. Very nice people. Clean. The Burgers are so good! Good sized burger not small. Even gluten free buns. Didn't take long at all to receive food. Love this place! Plan to go back!

Allison Snyder

It was a little nosy but this place had an excellent menu and the pricing was good. Their gluten free options were well-labled and they had a good variety.

Shalen & Tiff DeBrower (Tee)

They were accommodating & knowledgeable about my children's celiac disease. We aren't able to eat many places, so this was a special treat! The atmosphere was very clean & classy. The food was presented beautifully & delicious!