Top 45 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Annapolis

Abby C.

Having several food allergies, this was easily the most seamless, delicious, healthy dining experience I had. There were plenty of amazing options. I got the gluten free air-fried chicken parm with squash spaghetti noodles, a lemon tart, and a lavender matcha latte. My husband got blueberry pancakes, steak&eggs, yogurt fruit parfait, and we split a strawberry arugula salad. The dessert and drinks weren’t too sweet and the food was yummy. Our waiter Craig, did an amazing job making recommendations on items to try. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to go out to eat while making conscious health choices, actively trying to avoid inflammatory foods and seed oils, or with food sensitivities/allergies.

Emily Mooney

We ended up here on a whim the day of the fall festival. It was crowded but we were seated very quickly. The service was great and was completely unaffected by how packed it was. They had gluten free options available (even dessert, which is rare). I had a BLT on a gluten free bun AND a gluten free strawberry shortcake. I will absolutely be back.

Madison Shaw

Great breakfast! Some of the best gluten free pancakes you’ll ever eat!!

Christine Miller

Great gluten free burger and fries! Friendly staff and yummy food!

Danyale Kellogg

My friend and I had a late lunch while seated at the bar today. I have celiac disease, and the bartender got me their gluten free menu and went over some menu highlights with me. He was really great and made me feel very comfortable ordering here.

Mary Cavanaugh

I love this store and the concept. Eat Sprout has an ample variety of delicious pre-made local/organic/gluten free meals you can take home and quickly heat up (if necessary). Super easy and convenient! Tonight I had the Southwest Turkey & Quinoa w/street corn w/lime crema and it was delicious! They have bunch of delicious and clean snacks. You can get meals made there for breakfast/lunch/dinner, fruit smoothies, and coffee drinks. They also have a nice selection of bottled fruit drink blends, teas, etc. in varying sizes. The staff is friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable. The store hours are great- seven days a week. There needs to be a lot more places like this!!

Lawrence Potts

Great breakfast before taking the Jeep on the beach. I had the chicken and biscuit breakfast sandwich with the chorizo gravy. My wife had the gluten free cinnamon roll pancakes. Very delicious, great view and everyone was friendly. First time, great find!

Kevin Wanamaker

This place is great. The food is amazing and so is the service. For gluten free, they have many options - including the Brazilian cheese bread. The salad bar items are marked for which are GF. Our gaucho Robert went above and beyond to make sure we had plenty of the meat we were interested in. We received excellent service from everyone else as well. I highly recommend this place. Just be prepared to leave full.

Rob Clancy

Very good coffee, I find their espresso based options especially good, nothing is overly sweet (I've had Almond Joy, hazelnut, and another I can't remember). The chix salad is very good, breakfast sandwiches have lots of options for cheese and protein, and they serve the best gluten free roll I've ever tried. The only minor negative is the eggs for sandwiches are cooked in the microwave, they are tasty nonetheless. They do a very brisk order online-n-pickup business and I actually love it. I wish I lived near this terrific local coffeehouse chain, but I was visiting the area for several weeks and visited the Annapolis and Crownsville locations multiple times.

Gretchen Madden

Our server, Erin, made us feel like we were not a burden even though 5/6 of us were gluten free and three of us have celiac disease, typically rendering eating out very unsafe, if not impossible. Rafael, the chef on duty that day, came to talk to us and custom made pretty much all of our meals to ensure they were celiac safe. I want to shout from the rooftops so other celiacs will give Maggianos a try. It only took about 20 minutes for our food to come out, too. Custom made celiac safe Mac and cheese and he even made a custom sauce so that the chicken piccata would be safe for me (I have celiac and a corn sensitivity). I was so impressed and we all left feeling like it was a life changing experience to have such a nice restaurant to be able to go to when we want to go out to dinner. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Maggianos Annapolis! We will be back over and over!!!

Jennifer Fugo

Overall a great option if you're in the area. Very knowledgeable about what was gluten free. Lots of different meal options available. We sat outside which was nice given the weather. I got a steak and eggs bowl and my husband got the Rock fish.

Jessica Lessnau

Don't come here if you have food allergies. I have a gluten and dairy allergy and was hoping this place would be safe since they have menu items marked gluten free and had heard things about them using separate fryers. When I came in, I made the waitress aware of my allergies and ordered a salad and the sampler platter. I wasn't sure which of the sides would be safe to eat with my entree, so I checked with the waitress and after some hesitation she agreed to check with the kitchen, came back and said the potato salad would be fine. Not too long into eating my meal, I started to have a reaction, and now, (next day) I am debilitated from whatever contamination was in the food. Very disappointed and will not be coming back.

S Conley

The food was hit or miss. 4 adults and 1 child had dinner there. 2 meals were not very good at all the others were ok. Of course the cheesecake was rich but good and I was happy they had 1 type that was gluten free.

Jessica D'Apice

Ordered a sandwich on GF bread online, an employee called to inform me that their usual side for sandwiches (bagel chips) contained gluten & asked what alternative side I’d like!! Entire staff was very pleasant! I wish I remembered the name of the girl who had called, great customer service

Charlee Boone

the food is good, our Italian friend always wants to go here and says it's as authentic as you get around there. ive only been for lunch a handful of time but its usually not crowded. some vegetarian options, not many vegan or gluten free.

Fern Barrett

D Hong

We have been satisfied diners at the Carrol's Creek Cafe for several years now. We drive almost an hour to reach their location in Annapolis, so it is always a special treat for us. Their convenient parking is a breeze, but do make sure you have your parking ticket validated. Their red wine onion soup is one of our favorites, with a rich flavorful broth, but not as salty as other versions of onion soup, well worth a try. Their seasonal citrus and beet salad is my personal salad selection, if it is not available, the Carrol Creeks salad is also quite good. Their infrequent offering of soft shell crab appetizer is described as "whale sized" by the waiter but in actuality is quite modest and smaller than we would have liked for the price. Their entree selection is good, we usually go with the specials offered that evening. Their poached grouper was perfectly prepared with a moist tender texture that was excellent, the lemongrass flavoring was delicious. Their desert menu is worth a look. The Expresso creme brulee is highly recommended, their ice cream is rich and creamy with crafted flavors, the flour less chocolate cake (gluten free) is also very nice. We visit Carrol's Creek Cafe on special occasions and would visit more often if we were nearer! A great place to dine and relax with a view of the boats in the marina.

John Nardozza

Not the best experience. Waiter seemed annoyed and not very attentive. Food and drinks for 5 during early dinner rush but no excuses. Steak frites 4/5. Fries over salted but very fresh. Steak undersalted and relatively small portion. Steak and salad 3/5. Over dressed with cheese and breadcrumbs, something I wouldn’t expect from a restaurant that is definitely chef inspired. Lamb was excellent 5/5, creative and well executed. Waiter forgot wine during dinner and needed to be reminded. Made an excuse then poured it himself at the bar. Cleared table in a rushed manner and spilled sesame oil from a quickly moved plate all over my shorts, didn’t apologize and brought club soda to do what? Also, they’re claiming gluten free offering but not even slightly true. Should say GF*. No dedicated fryer so cross contamination is a thing.

Heidi Peters

My husband and I had an amazing dining experience while visiting Annapolis. Both managers Mike and Nick were so friendly and accommodating. Our waitress Taylor provided excellent service and offered great suggestions from the menu. I loved that they had their own gluten free / vegan menu. There were so many choices and my meal was perfection. There is something for everyone. My husband loved his meal and made room for a delicious dessert. The service was fast , the atmosphere great and the staff was top notch . We are already talking about going back tomorrow. :)

Cindy Davis

Lattes & breakfast burritos were delish! So grateful they offer gluten free tortillas & bread for their food + are open early in the morning.

Alan Berg, CSP

We found this in the Find Me Gluten Free app when looking for somewhere to get lunch on a Sunday. The people were so nice and they really understand gluten free. I had a tuna salad sandwich on Gluten Free bread, which was delicious. The bread was tasty and the tuna was definitely homemade and delicious. They also have a separate case with gluten free dessert items.

Cornelia Cooper

Christina C

We have dined here twice. Both times we were highly disappointed. We wont be back. Lets start with the good. The Brussels were amazing (although a little spicer the second round...yes we ordered two.) and the rock fish was a crowd pleaser. The kids burger was very large and we split it for our kids. The side fruit that came with it seemed fresh cut and had a great variety. Now the bad...Gluten free menu online but not in restaurant. They had a few selections but they didn't seem polished with this and we were celebrating a birthday for someone with an allergy. We selected this place thinking it would be easy for them. My husband didn't like the chicken sandwich. It was thin and extra crispy. My beet and blue salad was large but not very good. The scallops were okay but very salty. Last visit our lamb lollipops were served cold but we overlooked it thinking it was because we ordered quite a bit. We requested roof deck seating with our reservations and in the restaurant upon arriving and both times we were not successful. There was a party our most recent trip and I cant remember the reasoning for the first visit. This was a big bummer since it was a gorgeous night and there is outdoor dining right down the street. Our hostess informed us yesterday that you can't request location of seating in a reservation (phone and online). Surprising since we had but good knowledge to pass along.

Grace K

So glad to have this healthy breakfast/juice place in Annapolis! Love that there is a gluten free bread option. Protein was added to my smoothie making it perfect for a quick on the go meal while I finished my errands. Also grabbed the beet and ginger juice. Was absolutely delicious.

S Conley

Very nice bistro that helps train the lighthouse people. The food was delicious. The service was great. Prices were reasonable. They had a number of gluten free options.

Jonathan Arias

Amelia Eanes

One of my favorite healthy breakfast, lunch and pre or post workout places in Annapolis! Lots of juice and blend options, local kambucha, delicious snacks! Vegan and paleo friendly with mostly gluten free friendly options!

Meg D

Gorgeous location, you can see the water from almost every table. We came here to celebrate our engagement and it felt lovely and special. The mojitos were meh but the food was delicious and the staff are great. I recommend the fish tacos- they can be made gluten free!

Turtle jones

Excellent Service and Excellent Food! Went here on a Sunday morning for Brunch and left with a Happy belly. I ordered their Killer Cake N' Eggs which was very Good. The crab cakes were incredible and their coffee paired well. They have Gluten Free options as well.

Kevin Wanamaker

The food here is amazing and the service is fantastic. For those that need gluten free they have many options and can accommodate some meals with changes. The Crab Hash is amazing and highly recommended.

Edgar Graves

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Valerie Coll

As wonderful as the food was (and it was), and the atmosphere was so comfortable (and it was), the best part of our lunch at Annapolis Lodge was being served by Laura. She helped us with recommendations, made sure we never lacked for anything and made our afternoon very special. We ordered from the regular menu, gluten free menu and the special of the day. All three of us loved each of our choices. From the flaming crab dip to the excellent rose and the peanut butter pie, it was all delicious. It's not cheap but the value of the meal was evident in the food and service.

Mairin Gilbert

Broadneck Grill is incredible! They catered my wedding in October and I cannot say enough positive things about them! They were very responsive and patient answering all of my many many questions! They were also easily able to accommodate all of the various dietary restrictions and allergies that my guests had (i.e. Gluten Free, lactose intolerant, shellfish, vegetarian, etc...). The food and service were fantastic, all my guests were raving about the fajitas and the crab balls! They are truly full service, they handled all the set up and break down, cleaned up throughout the night, delivered chairs & linens, and kept us on schedule! They were an absolute dream to work with and did a fantastic job

Christine Guenther

I have visited this restaurant four times since it opened/rebranded, and every time has been excellent. I have been so pleasantly surprised at each visit, and after dinner there last evening, I felt compelled to write a review which I rarely do. The food has been delicious and the service has been friendly and efficient. They have a great little kids menu as well as gluten-free pasta and other dishes for gluten-free eaters. The decor and ambience is modern yet and charming. I am so excited to have this little gem in Cape Saint Claire!

Carla Barrett

Steak and prime rib well prepared. Good service, but service staff are not trained on food allergies! Did not have a gluten free menu and could not answer basic questions about ingredients.

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Good vibes, cold beer, AND THE BEST GLUTEN FREE CRAB CAKE EVER + a solid tuna wonton nacho 🤤

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Swimmy

Very Gluten Free friendly. Pan cooked an extra batch of free chips. Food was incredible.

Rebekah Reed