Top 50 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Louisville

L V

The food is always fresh and the staff is always friendly as well as knowledgeable.It's a rare thing for a restaurant to have a dedicated fryer for those with celiac.

Jenny Delling

Great spot for Gluten Free, Vegan options!!!

Ingram Maier

Very good my dad is gluten free and pull eat there

Dennis “Denny” Waltke

We walked in the summer heat for 20 minutes to get here and it was worth it. I am gluten free by allergy, and they had a large menu for it. The Farmer's skillet with gluten free french toast was A1

Julie Harwood

This was lovely. As a human with gluten intolerance it gets old feeling like I have to apologize for asking what the ingredients are and explaining why and what half the time in restaurants. Here, everything is clearly marked, our waiter asked about preferences right up front and was able to say what menu items to avoid and how other menu items could be easily modified. He was fantastic. The food and cocktails were delicious as was the ambience.

Libby L

Everything was so sooooooo fresh and delicious- omg- loved the burger and the salad and the cocktails. Very knowledgeable about gluten free as well. Would highly recommend!!

Nadine Bannick

Wow! As a gluten free eater I just got to feel like a normal person! Emmy's Detroit style GF pizza crust is legit. We had the Big Hawaiian and the flavors were so delicious!!! Definitely worth going out of your way for this GF pizza!

Jason Knowlton

Lindsey Fugill

The food here is fantastic! The outdoor seating is nice. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but it more than made up for it when it arrived. The gluten free options are also a plus!

Donna Gill

Cheyenne Juarez Perez

This is definitely my favorite location. Kaitlyn is the sweetest most angelic server to ever exist and she was very accommodating with my gluten sensitivity!

Fred Lybrand

This is a chain taco place in the lobby of a MOXY hotel (Marriott?). Food is good. Order from kiosk. Big bar. Hip modern trendy interior to match hotel. Got breakfast tacos - corn tortillas, gluten free gf per server. Got one of each of the two kinds, they were both good. $5 per taco is a bit much as the portions are small. Not the best value for money, but good stuff.

PaulTheTres

Place was great and they even had a gluten free bun! Burgers cooked perfect, sweet potato fries are fantastic.

J Flummy

I love Reuban sandwiches and they not only had it on their menu, but they also have gluten-free bread. (Win'win1😁) The sandwich was delicious. The fries were not hot. In fact, they were barely warm. I would try this restaurant again.

Sabra Lynne Crockett

Gluten free pasta! A total win for us suffering from gluten intolerance or celiac disease. Staff was cordial, and the food was delicious!!!

Fred Lybrand

Doc Crow’s has the most number of reviews (+4,000 as of 4/2025) and they are all consistently high. Plus, I was in a hotel around the corner - definitely had to stop by. Ate at the bar. Great atmosphere - plenty of bourbon and beer for you to choose from. They have a dedicated gluten free menu - a photo is attached. All the meats and the obvious sides are okay - as are the wings. Got the wings and the ribs. I did politely ask if I could sample a small piece of brisket and was told my only option was to “order the sampler platter.” It’s great that they have that - but I’m not interested in sampling pulled pork or chicken. My preference is beef brisket and ribs. The ribs fell off the bone. The wings were good - nothing special. The baked beans were really good. The guy next to me was unhappy with the food, as he doesn’t like dry rub style and prefers lots of sauce, and he doesn’t like fatty brisket - they charge $2 for lean brisket and I guess he didn’t go for it. Again, I didn’t get to try the brisket and there is no ability to order just meat, and there are no 2 or 3 meat combo plates.

Lindsey Priest

Rhonda was a great server attentive and quick to ask if we needed anything. The portions were generous and we received our food fast! The fried chicken and waffles were great! Also they had gluten free options which makes this a place we can go with all of our family! That was a really nice surprise!

Craig Scarboro

Food is always amazing. Service is great as well. Also gluten-free friendly for celiac as well.

L B

Visit # 3, we went today to use our inkind app cash back and to try the gluten free desserts by the Silly Axe Cafe as I have to have GF. The GF pina colada tiramisu was good but a very small portion for $9. We also got the cookies and cream cake slice for $9. Do not get this. It tastes awful. I know the GF desserts can have a different taste and I'm used to it but this was not good. Stay with the pina colada tiramisu. Visit # 2, was with our kids and they liked the golf. Visit# 1, First time trying South Seas. It was my husband's birthday today so we wanted something new. Everything was great! Drinks were awesome, a little pricy though. I had the Blue Hawaiian and Miami Vice. My husband had 2 of the beers on tap. Bartender was very knowledgeable. He was great to chat with. Queso and chips app was really good. Husband had the Cali double burger and I had the Duke breakfast.

Jasmine Cano

Came in for Easter. Everything was perfect, love the gluten free bread. Friendly service and fast! My entire family was in and out in 45 minutes with reservation.

Manny Francia

Live in the neighborhood right next door and have been coming ever since they opened. Called this place our second kitchen. Went through a rough patch with service around covid but this place has bounced back. Great bartender (Justin), great food, gluten-free options, it’s our second kitchen again!

Carl Gould

Michelle Dobbs

Just love this place. Great pizza plus gluten-free crust and vegan cheese.

Diane Riley

Cicily

It’s so disappointing that a restaurant of this caliber does not have gluten free substitutions. The menu looks great but with minor tweaks like gluten free linguini, gluten free bread or substituting the fried chicken for grilled would suffice. Only things gluten free were shrimp appetizers, salmon and a few sides. If im allergic to seafood then that eliminates all protein. More innovative efforts on the menu to mimic the consideration of similar restaurants around the country would be a great move. I won’t be back until those efforts are made.

Corann Westerfield

I love the atmosphere and quality of the food. It's great to have a restaurant that has gluten and dairy free choices!

Lena Tolbert

Megan Benjamin

Gluten free frier(!!) and some gluten free options. The bottom of the menu says gf stands for "grain free", but don't let that put you off. Sometimes I worry that kind of language is the restaurant's way of offering gluten free for the fad, but not actually following through. The waiter told me the chef is gluten free, which usually bodes well. I had the holy burger, which was delicious -especially if you love that charbroiled taste! Honestly wish I had gone with the gf pasta option because that also seemed delicious. Did not ask if the noodles were boiled in shared water, but I would guess that if they have a separate frier, they can do separate water if you ask!

Rick Castagno

Excellent, both service and food. Will be back. They also understand and catered to food allergies (ie, celiac disease).

Megan Forbes

I had a wonderful experience here last weekend! With Celiac disease it's sometimes hard to find a place that's safe for me to eat, but the server and the manager of Proof On Main both assured me of how seriously they take food allergies. It meant the world for the manager to take the time to speak with us. My meal was delicious and it was even better knowing that they care about food allergy safety! Next time I'm in the city we will definitely be back.

Jennie Muldrow

Briget

We were in town for an art fair and were looking for something local that had gluten free options. Lou Lou came up when we searched online and I'm so glad it did! I had the crawfish étouffée and enjoyed every last bite. My celiac mom had the seasonal salad with shrimp, which I tried as well, and we were blown away. So so good, haven't stopped thinking about it since! The service was super quick and they were a delight (Joe did some magic tricks for us). Would love to return and try out more of their items, plus a few drinks, next time around!

Cody Ivey

ORDER AT THE COUNTER. Our waitress didn't tell us that ordering was done at the counter and we sat there for 15 minutes wondering why our waitress wasn't taking our order. Anyway, the gluten-free burger was pretty solid. I normally don't like pickles on a burger, but it works really well here (although it's somewhat odd they just put the burger on the plate with nothing with it; not sure why they did this when people eat with their eyes first). The shrooms and grits were a solid miss for me (the anise seed is off-putting if you don't like it licorice), but others enjoyed it. The campfire mule was a good take on the mule (pictured). Oh, and we've been here twice with both times requiring a 1.5 hour wait. So, plan ahead. Overall, it was a good cost/value, but a pain to get into when they don't accept reservations.

Brook Weck

Wish I had taken a picture of the menu. It looks like it has been updated and several items have GF next to them. Ate there on Sunday and it was yummy.

Aubrey Crimmins

Robert Mason

Gail Nellen

Excellent Service French toast gluten-free was delicious

Tracy Diamond

Olivia Flaherty

I have celiac disease and they went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. The food was delicious and all of the staff were so helpful and friendly.

Daniele Burgess

Food was great! Evan was very personable, offering customized delicious drink & gluten free options. an overall great experience!

Billie Knight

Joanna Heard

Very busy in the mornings! Service was quite slow, however that's expected when busy. The gluten friendly pancakes were really nice!

Forest Selby

Jude Deason

JJ’s Mediterranean Grill has been on my “must try” list for a while. I saw this little gem on Louisville foodie social media groups and was intrigued by the reviews. Time after time, people raved about the owner, the food, and how the restaurant always has a fresh pot of homemade, sustaining, nutrient rich soup available at no extra cost for customers, and for free to anyone struggling with housing or food insecurity. I came to try it tonight for the first time with a foodie buddy of mine. I am a lifelong customer after only one meal here. The chef, JJ, is so warm and kind. The young man working the front register was sweet, efficient, and unbothered by my barrage of questions pertaining to vegan choices. Hailing all vegans: we can EAT here, y’all. There are many options for dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, or meat eaters. Chef JJ is careful about honoring those with food allergies or specific dietary lifestyles. He even changes gloves, utensils, etc for vegans or those with an allergy. My friend and I split a vegetarian sampler, hummus, and an extra salad. Every single bite was an explosion of flavor. I got so excited to eat I forgot to take pictures of everything. So sorry! I don’t know what Chef JJ puts in his magic green marinade that sits atop the hummus, but it is religious. There is a large glass case up front full of homemade desserts, lovingly crafted by his wife. My friend and I both ordered more food to take home because everything was so delicious. Chef JJ doesn’t even take tips. He pays his staff and sets out an optional tip box; all donations go to the homeless. I can’t believe this beautiful place has been here this whole time and I am just now trying it. Don’t walk, run. JJ’s is the place to go. Thank you, chef and staff, this was an amazing experience.

Dorothy Bewley

Belinda Wylie

Ashlee Mahon

Brittany Mahoney

Adam Lucier

Rachel Jobe