Top 50 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Detroit

Michael Uzmann

Born out of her parents’ kitchen in Milford late-2012 Lisa Ludwinski has earned national recognition at Sister Pie, the story of hard-work and triumph as “blue collar” as Detroit itself though the corner lot on Kercheval Avenue remains humble even now. Built on loans, grants and friendship, plus a 24-hour dance marathon in 2015, guests entering Sister Pie will quickly note a sizable workspace filled with women, many taking time to greet patrons or offer suggestions of items tucked away on a table behind glass. Willing to take a stance on environmental issues and workers’ rights, a no-tipping policy utilized to assure equality in pay plus biodegradable packaging and composting a priority, choices change daily but always include Cookies such as the Wheat-free Buckwheat Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Golden Raisin and smoky-smooth Peanut Butter Paprika. Not forgetting a “Sandwich Cookie” that looks like two bite-sized Biscuits around Buttercream, a favorite recommended by friends who’ve taken one of Lisa’s baking classes, suffice it to say Sister Pie’s “From Another Galaxy Brownie” lives up to its name while being both gluten-free and vegan while the Strawberry Cornmeal Scone was an edible snapshot of late-Summer. Obviously not forgetting some eponymous slices, two of four available this day, Salted Maple spins Canada’s classic beautifully on an all-Butter Crust while The Banana Pete puts a mountain of Meringue and crumbled Cookies on a Banana Custard base.

karen carter

This established brunch place was unusually not busy early one winter weekend at the original downtown Detroit location. My vegetarian omelet was a decent but my friend raved about her gluten free eggs benedict. Service was good and fast. It was quite a bit busier when we left. I was lucky enough to find a street space but there are plenty of lots and garages within 5 minutes walking

Todd Orbaczewski

Everything was delicious. I had the lamb and beef over hummus (gluten free) The deviled eggs were amazing as well. Highly recommend.

Chieko Laux

The food was great. We went there for Sunday brunch and it is hard to talk since it was very noisy.　The server was very kind and tell us which ones are gluten free.

Mitchell J

Gluten free options, always get a plug!

Camila Estrada

Cozy restaurant in the city with great energy and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. They serve good coffee, also decaf too and teas. Thoughtfully curated menu with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The space is bright and filled with natural light, thanks to its corner location and large windows. The ambiance is enhanced by good music, and everything is kept clean, tidy, and spotless. There’s also a charming little shop inside, offering unique finds like books, oils, coffee, artisanal foods and curious articles. Laptops are welcome, making it a perfect spot to work, read, write, or simply catch up with friends over a meal or a cup of coffee. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive, adding to the overall warmth and positive vibe of the place. I would definitely come back!

Haley Stump

Atmosphere was amazing, such a cool place. Unfortunately my filet was WAY overcooked, shells in the lobster bisque, and cocktails were all sickly sweet. Still a good experience but for such an amazing location I would hope for a better dining experience. Also some confusion about gluten free options which left me nervous as someone with Celiac but luckily I ate the filet, bisque, and Panna Cotta and was fine after.

Gaby Schneider

Great service! Gluten free options

Lisa Eaton

Had the GF chicken and broccoli with GF fried rice. Good but I wish I would have gone with the lettuce wraps.

Leah Sweeting

Love the Lager House, Sam is an awesome bartender and the food selection is uniquely extensive for the area. I highly recommend the crispy tofu! They also have gluten free and vegan options

tgeiger05

My wife and I have been here several times and it never disappoints! The Chopped Salad and Roasted Chicken are amazing and having gluten free options is a must for us! Ynocencio served us drinks this last time. His drinks, presentation, and humor were all on point! We can’t wait to go back!

cynthia scott griffin

Katie is the absolute best bartender in the business!! She is friendly and kind and quick to recognize you!!🥳🥳 Gluten-free friends can eat with confidence as they have options and can accommodate most dietary restrictions!! ✅💯🤩

Diane M

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I appreciate the attention to detail. Thank you for providing a safe gluten free meal-the pasta was spectacular and thank you for avoiding cross-contamination by using separate water and colander.

Linda Lucille

Didn’t have grilled nuggets in stock, and we were looking for a gluten-friendly meal. We usually would come here before our flight to get a light meal, so was very disappointed.

Emily Kuczajda

I’ve gotten crepes many times from The French Cow and I’ve NEVER been disappointed! The traditional process is fascinating to watch. The various crepes that they offer are phenomenal, including gluten free!!!! I can’t say enough positive things about this business because you can feel and see that they genuinely love what they do. Honorable mention for Carly. She always makes my crepes with such love. She’s also a rockstar when things get super busy. MVP!! My family and I will always be returning customers.

Jenaveve Biernat

Owner and staff are great! Highly recommend the pastries and gluten free cake.

Karla Taylor

Nice salads and plenty soup options. Most times there are also vegan and gluten free options.

Turtle Droid

Great breakfast food at decent prices. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and portions we're just right. Lots of healthy options like gluten free, nut free, vegan, and vegetarian. Small seating area so it might be a little wait if it's busy.

Baszi Sufi

Portions are generous, and there are options for various dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Overall, it's a solid choice for a quick and satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.

Kyla

We had an amazing dinner. The food is consistently high quality. The service can be a bit slow sometimes but the servers are knowledgeable, friendly and always very accommodating with dietary restrictions. Our server this time was incredible and made really great food and drink recommendations. My partner has celiac’s and we’ve never had any issues, they’re always very careful to talk to the kitchen. Highly recommend the sea bass and lamb shank. Beautiful decor and ambiance.

Mary Ann Mangano

If the name wasn’t good enough, they have the best almond orange tea and a wonderful array of vegan and gluten free lunch options. I had the BBQ jackfruit sandwich on gluten free bread and it was delicious. The staff are always helpful and friendly. It’s a quiet subterranean tea den where I love to station up and get some work done.

Mary Ann Mangano

My new favorite breakfast spot! I’ve been coming here for years, but they upgraded their restaurant and the ambiance is hard to beat now. I love this place so very much! The service is welcoming, friendly and always helpful and the breakfast and coffee are delicious and all for about $5.00! It’s everything a neighborhood needs, a vibrant supermarket and restaurant all in one. They even accommodate to all dietary needs offering gluten free and vegan options to boot!

Kathryn Kournoian

Staff was rude (one women) who was put out to ask about any gluten options. Short and sweet we left.

Zen Rasta85

Very few vegan option so I felt their title of gluten free and vegan is misleading. Also hate being talked to in a fake voice.

Gabriella

Friendly folks serving up a rotating selection of globally inspired pastries, with grab and go lunch options and a coffee bar, in a minimalist space just off the beaten path between Woodward and Cass. A couple of gluten free options are generally available, including a variety of financiers and a divine chocolate cardamom mousse. Get there early for the best selection!

Matthew Lenko

Astoria has delectable pastries and treats that are sure to satisfy most! Gluten-free options are hard to come by, but that is not surprising given they are a pastry shop.

David Beckwith

Freckles17

They were out of so many items on the menu. The servers were super rude to customers. They have gluten free dairy free options but the servers didn’t seem knowledgeable at all. I would not recommend.

Cathy Jenkins

Great place to pre-game. Food amazing. Dealt with a gluten-free allergy perfectly.

Barbara Galloway

Jonathan Steppe

Rachel Lippin-Foster

Gf options available but slight chance of cross contamination

Tommy Bruzell

Great to find gluten free food at Detroit airport. Friendly staff. Decent prices in an airport. Small restaurant with few seats. Staff had little time for cleaning of tables.

karen carter

Located in the block north of the Detroit institute of arts. This breakfast, brunch place has a string breakfast menu and includes vegan and some gluten free options. Omelets, skillets, wraps, salads,burgers, pancakes and alcoholic and non drinks like lavender lemonade, or lavender gin. Variety of coffees and teas plus desserts is on the menu. Good service made it easy for our large group to eat here. Yes a 20%gratuity was added to our bill but our service was stellar so we tipped more

Hannah Wagner

We had such a great time trying out the multi-course dinner experience at The Kitchen! Que and her team are so friendly, attentive, and invested in making sure you have a great time. They were incredibly accommodating for different dietary restrictions - from nut allergies, to gluten free diets, to anyone in the room with a sensitivity they needed to work around. I loved every dish but I’m going to be thinking about that butternut squash soup for a loooong while. Their vegan version of the “meat” dishes were super flavorful and you can tell how much thought and care are put into the recipes. I’m really looking forward to my next visit!

Maurizio Morri

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, and our server Billy the Kid was just perfect! He helped us getting a gluten free option for my wife and some additional cranberry jam for the turkey that was STRONGLY appreciated :) a really joyful experience and an show of professionalism - we will for sure be back!

Dom Korzecke

Amazing food and celiacs friendly!

Joshua Farron

SPECTACULAR!! Never have i started eating and immediately thought to write a review. Amazing, awesome, filling, and big portions! I had the 3 tacos dinner it’s $10 something and I’m a big boy but it filled me right up! Staff was super helpful and friendly! My wife has food allergies (gluten-free) and they were super helpful! Al Pastor, chorizo, and Carnitas were my tacos of choice and holy moly they were delicious! 10 stars if I could!

Phil Dufault

Gluten free pizza was great, peers had a great Chicago deep dish experience.

Chy L

I love the decor of the building, my friend said it reminds her of Harry Potter lol. I had the gluten free vegan chicken sandwich and it was amazing. It was on the expensive side, but it was worth it.

kerby hickman

Cute spot! Gluten free pastries, sometimes. The chai with oat milk is perfection!

Paula Cole

Very interesting space, old factory with a nice bar and friendly staff. Many food options to choose including gluten free and vegetarian. Medium price range. Mushroom risotto was delicious and the brats. Great fries

Matthew Campbell

Awesome tacos. The corn tortillas are gluten free, and for the most part the meat is also gluten free.

Randy Allen

Great little taco place. Not must seating, so don't expect a full blown restaurant experience. This is definitely more of a take out kind of place. The loaded fries were incredible. The steak on them was seasoned perfectly, and there was some seasoning added to the cheese sauce that tasted incredible. Maybe chipotle or adobo? Not sure really. The crunchy flour shells were cooked perfectly. They were unfortunately out of corn shells, which made ordering gluten free a bit more difficult, but the fajitas without shells was perfect for her.

Fatima

From the breakfast menu i would really recommend the cured salmon dish and the breakfast potatoes! Those potatoes were out of this world but I remember the waiter saying they are cooked in butter, so not vegan. Menu has a good amount of gluten free options too.

Media One

First time coming here and not only was the food Beyond excellent, but they accommodate people that have gluten and dairy allergies. You might have to wait a little bit because the food is cooked to order but trust me when I tell you it is worth the wait! What is awesome about this little secret in Redford you would never know it's there if you drove right by it.. you wouldn't even see it. But when you go inside you feel at home. The food like I said was awesome! But what really did it for me was they cook their food with love. And they made sure that they got every detail correct on the order. Something more restaurants should take note of. Listen to the customer you might learn something. I would definitely suggest this place if you're in the area. We were in town to see the meet and greet with William Shatner and the Redford theater. It was really nice to stop into a local establishment and have such a great experience. Will definitely come here again with the wife. Thanks again guys. Kenneth keep up the great work!

Yelena Fudym

They've got a handful of delicious gluten free options (they don't say so because they are aware of the contamination aspect, so if you're very sensitive, know that they don't claim gluten free so much as wheat free ingredients). Great baked goods, wonderful environment, lovely coffee.

Cathaleen Tesolin

Great location, great people, vegan, gluten free options! I will definitely be going back with friends.

Deshonda Shorts

Angel K LIES!!!!! but yes maybe because she likes donut shaped cupcakes. Donuts ARE NOT supposed to have the same texture as a dried out cake. Ashe was looking for some bland gluten free things that LOOK LIKE donuts. There is NO PLACE better than Dutch Girl

Poolrific / Professional Pool Repairs

So good and gluten free options.