Top 37 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Downtown Boston

Amber Easterling

This is a Top 9 Allergen Free Bakery, which is hard to find. I really enjoyed the cookie dough cupcake and my sister had the strawberry french toast cupcake.

Fred Lybrand

Ask for what’s fresh! I was so Excited for gluten free donuts doughnuts 🍩 I asked for what I wanted - what I should’ve done is ask for what’s fresh! Or freshest? 2 of the 6 I ordered weren’t fresh anymore. They were a little stale. And the coconut oil - which I was really excited about - had gone a little rancid. Who knew? Maybe they should toss things out quicker? Or maybe GF don’t have the shelf stability. I will definitely be back - for the blueberry, the plain cake, and the plain + chocolate, but I may never eat coconut donut again. Also, the jelly stuffed was really brittle, dry and crumbly. I did make it in right at closing ~ 2 pm.

Sophia Thomas

Our main reason for writing a review is Harold. Harold was our waiter today. It was PACKED and he must have been slammed with tables, however he was super attentive, made us feel heard and took priority in ensuring my allergy was accommodated for. His overall persona was just amazing. I would recommend to come here just based off of Harold’s service. However, we went for my dad’s 58th birthday. The food was great. Atmosphere was so great (never felt rushed, and you were able to hear each other and videos). They also had GREAT options for gluten free. All fried foods are gluten free, they have key lime pie, New York cheesecake and other desserts that are gluten free as well.

Lorna Vaughen

Dedicated to gluten free. The afternoon tea set was just like when I went to London (before I had been diagnosed with celiac). Amazing! Expensive, but so so fun.

Shawn Hart

Stopped in after the lunch rush, I assume. Was able to get seated right away, and the server came over pretty quickly after that. They have a gluten-free menu as well, which I did check out but ended up ordering from the regular menu. I got a burger with Swiss and bacon and the side of fries (which are more closely to potatoe wedges in my book) I generally like my burger meat medium well but I think it was closer to well, with a char to the outside. But otherwise juicy and flavorful. I was also fairly hungry at that point. Staff are friendly and ready to find answers for questions they don't know.

Lexi Shaw

Delicious gluten free French toast! Place was packed with a long line outside, but service was fast for the amount of people there. Food was worth the wait! Seating is tight and probably not a lot of room for strollers or wheelchairs, I’d call ahead to make sure.

Nicola Sampson

Amazing restaurant. Affordable. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Very accommodating with gluten allergy.

Matthew Fanning

Two guys working on Sunday afternoon. We walked in to a few folks at the bar and an empty set of tables. Didn’t look promising. We were pleasantly surprised from start to finish. The after show rush filled up the place in 20 minutes and the place got busy! The guys were humping, but did a great job taking care of everyone we saw in the place, despite looking short handed. Food was all good, solid pub fare. North shore roast beef took me back to Ipswich. The number of gluten free options was awesome to see.

Theresa Cordova

My family and I went here the day after Thanksgiving as a special holiday trip since we live over an hour away from Boston and turned out to be the best place we could've chosen! I made a reservation through the OpenTable reservation app and when we arrived at the restaurant they seated us right away. The hostess was amazing as when we first arrived we didn't like where our table was placed, and then when we moved to another it was right next to the kitchen, where the music played very loudly. Not making an enjoyable place to order. Luckily though, the hostess was kind enough to move us a 2nd time to a booth and made sure we were all set and comfortable! I truly have never had that happen in a restaurant before but our hostess was so kind and patient even when it was very busy. She went above and beyond. After getting seated and finding a perfect spot for my family, our server Addison was kind and amazing. She made sure to give us time to decide what to get as it was our first time there and even went out of her way to make my sister and I a drink they did not have on the menu. My sister really wanted a daiquiri but couldn't consume alcohol at the time so Addison let us know she could make something for us based on what they had at the bar and was a lemonade base, which my sister wanted. She came back with a house-made peach lemonade and even added an orange slice garnish to give it the daiquiri feel and was so accommodating and went above and beyond! After some time of ordering our appetizers and entrees, Addison made sure to check in on us and ask if we needed anything even when it was super busy and a full house. Later after finishing our food and all of us requesting a to-go box, Addison made sure to get us the correct size boxes for our leftovers and even gave us a bag and willingly helped us bag up our food in a to-go bag provided by the restaurant. I rarely try new places during the holidays, especially on a Friday night, which is when we went, but this restaurant was an amazing choice and I highly recommend it! The dishes we ordered were super flavorful and probably the best restaurant I've tried in Boston when it comes to a simple American menu. It is such a family-friendly restaurant and very warm and inviting. I would be willing to drive over an hour again just to come back with my family and friends. Another thing I really enjoyed about this restaurant aside from the service and food is their ability to offer both vegetarian AND gluten-free options as one of my sisters is gluten-free while the other is vegetarian. The restaurant has so many options and took my sibling's modifications seriously. My gluten-free sister also reported that her food was very good, which is rare as a lot of restaurants we've tried do not have tasty gluten-free options/dishes. The photos down below show my family's order being; the Korean Sticky Pork Ribs, 2 BPH burgers, 1 Beyond Vegetable Burger, a side of the seasonal sautéed vegetables, and 1 Fish and Chips entree. Overall, if anyone ever wants to try something new with their family, or even go by themselves, I highly recommend this place and their Korean Sticky Pork Ribs and the Fish and Chips!

Caitlin O'Donnell

It was a great time. They provided gluten free rolls and regular to support allergies st our table. The lobster Mac and cheese was 56 dollars so I passed on that. Loved the cheesecake for dessert!

Antonio Gutiérrez

Boston restaurant with gluten-free options. Variety of burgers and very friendly waiters. Recommended

Lorna Vaughen

Everything but their sandwiches are gluten free. They are 100% vegan. Their nut-butter oatmeal is amazing! They even have gluten free waffles. All their juices are made fresh and you can tell.

Rick Vattimo

Really loved it. Had a pastrami sandwich on gluten free bread, which was unexpected and great. Bag of chips and a local side for a reasonable price. In The Boston Public Market, which is pretty good for lunch . Nice atmosphere, better food than the Hall around the corner. And this is one of the better places for lunch inside. Dude making the sandwiches has made a few in his time.. added to the “ambience”.

Lawrence Palmer

I came to Mooo Beacon Hill with my mother and father to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Food aside, which was fantastic, this restaurant really went above and beyond to make their night special. The menus we received were printed with a special happy anniversary message at the top, our waiter congratulated my parents when we were sat, and the kitchen even sent out a small dessert on the house (gluten free for my mother I might add which the restaurant was not informed of ahead of time) that that beautiful chocolate calligraphy saying happy 25th anniversary. These small but meaningful actions that Mooo went out of their way to do really made their night special and one we will never forget. So thank you Mooo! And for anyone else considering eating here, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better restaurant in my opinion.

Tatiana Stone

I could talk about the beautiful floor to ceiling tile or the amazing array of baked goods but let's be real, all that matters is the gluten free pavlova 😍😍😍 it was decadent and scrumptious. Their gluten free selection was moderate, with things labeled "gluten friendly" (which I took to mean gluten free friendly, because all baked goods are gluten friendly lol). There were about 5 or 6 gluten free things on the day I went, it's nice to have something to choose from. But really, the decor was beautiful, I just wanted to sit there longer in the beautiful cafe. The coffee was Ethiopian, so fairly different from most American espresso, but after a brief adjustment period, it was delicious.

LJ C

Several very good gluten-free options in the bakery case, including a fudge brownie with walnuts, raspberry tea cake, coffee caramel mousse, and vanilla lime krembo. Prices are reasonable and staff helpful and friendly.

Winifred Tannetta Costello

Amazing food, great service, non-gluten options

Ishy Shah

The place was nice however the options for gluten free with the bread choose was terrible. It was hard and the avocado toast with the GF bread was flavorless. So disappointed :(

Shawn McGlew

I could give The Chart House a 5 star on the food alone all day long, but we had a particularly great experience today. My daughter, unfortunately, has celiac disease and it has been a real challenge to find places to accommodate her while also having good food. She loves clam chowder, but has mostly resigned herself to the fact that it's made with flour and only enjoyed as a memory. I had called and spoke with Brian the restaurant manager to ask about gluten free options. I told him about me daughter's plight and he surprisingly told me that the chef could make clam chowder gluten free. When we went to the restaurant today for lunch, they had prepared it just for my daughter. It sounds silly, but I was almost tearful seeing the smile on face and watched her devour a bowl full of the best clam chowder ever. I cannot say enough for this restaurant. The food was superb, but the reason to have a restaurant in the first place was evident in that smile on my daughter's face. Thanks Chart House. Can't wait to come back.

Mike P.

Excellent food, great waitress, and huge portions for the price. We got the fried pickles (huge plate for $5), fish and chips and the Reuben. Ordered the Reuben as gluten free and they made it on a gluten free bun with no up charge. We had a bunch of leftovers!

M

Edit: Food is good but I've had multiple issues with the service lately, mainly surrounding the B.good app. Reward points disappearing, food never being delivered, instructions not being followed... It's enough for me to start looking for alternative burger joints - Smash Burger, ShakeShack, Five Guys, Mooyah, even McDonalds... Old review: Whoever cooked my burger (2pm August 11) please give them a raise! I've been a long time loyal customer, have ordered from multiple b good locations in the past, have probably consumed ~25 b good burgers over the last 2 years, and the food is always good, but today it was PERFECT! The meat was just a touch of pink and still juicy, the bacon was crispy, the egg was perfectly cooked with a still-creamy yolk but without dripping or being overdone... the guac was generous and they ACTUALLY LISTENED to my request for mayo to be added. Absolutely divine, 10/10, please keep the staff happy and on board because this will be my new go-to takeout spot if you continue to deliver this quality. Gluten free bun available on request ($1).

Chris Murray

Anyone familiar with Quincy Market will know it is a madhouse. Ned Devine's gives you the chance to get away from the craziness and sit down for a meal. The food is pretty good. I loved the soft pretzel appetizer and the Ned Burger was great. It is a big burger too. The gluten free options are plentiful as the rest of Quincy Market sucks in this regard.

Jen G

We absolutely love this place!!! My daughter and I are both gluten free and this is our first stop when we land in Boston!!! The gluten free pickles… are to die for! They have many options for other things as well however these are our favorite! We have had the gf Nashville hot sandwich on gf bun… the bayou pasta that’s gf… and so many more!! They are all fabulous!! They also have sweet potato fries which are the bees knees! Enjoy!!

Two Tickets Away

Sat at the bar, was a pretty slow Monday evening so service was quick. Bartender was very friendly. Ordered a gluten free pizza and some drinks. GF dough is marked, not sure about other GF items(have to ask). Overall it was tasty! Just know that (personally) 1 GF pizza is enough for one person. If it’s more than one person I’d recommend getting one each. Delicious nonetheless! Would go again

Ryley

Great option for gluten free, healthy salad bowls, Paleo, etc.

A Alonso

The fish and chips were very good. The aircon was at full blast. Gluten-free options marked on the menu.

Andrea Iriarte

We had brunch on December 30. We made reservations and we seated upstairs. There is a big difference between the upstairs room and the downstairs one, although the downstairs one is quite nice as well. The food was very good. The service was excellent. You have a great view of the park and the ambience is quiet and soothing without being pretentious. There were other families there and they have enough for kids to eat, but the adult menu is wonderful. Additionally, they had vegan and gluten free options.

Tony Green

gigi

We dined here the other day and had a wonderful time! We had 6 other people with us including some little ones and our server, Dominique (I believe her name was ,) was nothing less than amazing! She was very attentive to my gluten allergy and made sure I would be well taken care of. Super great experience. Burgers were yummy too.

Delbert Dunlap

Lynn Sweet

Ernesto Ibarra

I really like the muffins and the coffee. And Maria’s service was great. They just need to add some Gluten Free options.

Caitlyn Bagley

Terrible gluten free options, only thing I could eat the trashcan nachos and they weren't good. Also $13 for a glass of wine, for a quality of wine where the bottle was probably $13 at the local liquor store. Only redeeming quality of this place was the amazing staff.

Darlene Moore

Barbara Lopez

Rohini Singh

Absolutely delicious and fresh food. Delicate taste profile, with shareable portion size. Everything that we ate was good. We enjoyed the sharable and farm stand options a bit more than menu options in pan. Focaccia is a must try. It's a crowd favorite and made fresh. It arrives at your table steaming hot, with 3 dips. We also enjoyed cannelloni, which came with a very fresh ricotta filling. If you have a sweet tooth, you cannot miss their pavlova and chocolate cake. Menu has options that accommodates dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian , vegan, gluten free, and nut free

Marsh Mellowman

Delicious and gluten free options