Top 28 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Cincinnati

Alliyah McClendon

Absolutely loved this place! If you live around the area or happen to be in town this bakery is definitely a go to! I am 100% gluten free with celiac and when I tell you this is the best tasting baked goods I’ve had since I started my journey! I got the cinnamon rollup, beignet donuts, donut holes, muffin (berries), and quiche! Donuts were my fav! It is a little bit pricey but if you’re celiac you already know the drill! Definitely worth it especially when you get a little bit of everything!

Heather Iacono

Absolutely fabulous authentic Mexican food, dedicated gluten free. AAAAA+++++

Staci Lee

Gluten free and yummy

Michel Hansotte

Stopped in as we were passing through for breakfast. Everything was delicious! The gluten free pancakes were so good.

Joe Andre

Transcendental empanadas, arepas bursting with fresh fillings, frosty beverages, and a little shop where you can scarf up South American comfort foods and ingredients. The Arepa Place is amazing. My first bite into the chicken empanada sent me on a long journey to a far away planet named Delicious Prime. I landed, mid chew, in a great battle of shredded chicken, buttery flaky fried crust, and an assortment of salsas. There was purple smoke, the screaming of my teeth, and a salty wave of energy that made me urinate my pants. Moments later my wife and daughter shook me awake and I found myself on the floor moaning like a cow in heat. "Are you okay?" they asked, frantically. My response, "more arepas. And some of that aguapanela." The EMT team, curious, ordered some as well. Then, with my EMT team, I transcended back into the fever dream of flavor. Dedicated gluten free. Cute wall decor.

Bernie Patton

Excellent food, exceptional service, and a cool vibe! The gluten free pancakes were good.

Brent Hammer

Excellent service, warm ambiance & delicious lemon ricotta pancakes, cheeseburger, gf chicken nugget Thai bowl & espresso martini! They were quick to acknowledge my wife’s celiac. We will be back!

Cassie

I ordered the redskin potatoes and vegetarian cheesesteak. The redskin potatoes were DELICIOUS! Very well seasoned and tender. The only complaint is the ketchup/sauce does not have much flavor and is quite thin. You have to pack it on to taste anything. Other than that, amazing potatoes! The vegetarian cheesesteak was also pretty good but I felt it was missing something. It needed more zing or seasoning of some sort but I couldn't put my finger on it. Maybe onion powder? Italian seasoning? Not too sure, but regardless I had never tried the vegetarian meat option on this cheesesteak and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I also loved the amount of peppers on there. Additionally, my husband ordered the nachos so I got to take some (a lot) of bites. They were also very tasty. My only complaint is the toppings aren't layered on the chips. This means you eat the top layer and are left with naked chips on the bottom. I give the food overall a 4/5! The pricing was nice for the portions. No complaint there, especially considering the allergy friendly options that we ordered due to my mom's gluten allergy. The atmosphere was chill. There were a decent amount of people there but for a group of 3 it was hard to find seating. We only had one option: put 2 small tables together, and there were only 2 small tables left. The staff was very friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. I'm pregnant and was worried I couldn't try my husband's nachos (queso is usually a watchout for pregnant women), but the staff reassured us that the queso was vegetarian/vegan (can't remember which one). Very nice and friendly people for sure. Would I come back to this establishment? Yes! It's not my typical food style but my mom has been wanting to try it and I was pleasantly surprised as well. I recommend you try it too.

Brenda Aratani

I’ve ordered here a couple of times and the presentation, flavor, and cooked temperature is always on point! Staff really follows the ticket order. I love their gluten free bun.

Kristie Rolfsen

We love this place! Something for everyone including my son who has celiac disease.

Anna Fargo

We had an amazing meal! Everything we tried was so good!! If you ate gluten free, you have to get the blondie!

Jasmine Cano

I’m so grateful for my server. I told him I had a gluten allergy and he went above and beyond to accommodate. They even have my favorite dessert on the menu that is Gluten free and Gluten free pasta. Highly recommend

Mindy Baker

Such a nice view in the evening over looking the city. Such GOOD service from ALL of the staff from the hostess to the person who brought us our food, the bartender and our waitress. I've never gotten an appetizer as quick as we got our chicken quesadillas tonight. Everything was delicious and I have no complaints (which is very unusual for me) my friend got the mahi mahi tacos and said they were the best he's ever had in his life. I got the chicken sandwich and brussel sprouts and they were perfect. We also got the giant chocolate cake for dessert which we only knew about because we saw another waitress taking a piece to someone else, and we asked her about it because they don't have the deserts on the menu. It was heavenly, and it was HUGE. We both ate it and still had some left over. Ok i thought of a complaint. The selection of things to choose from is not great, and my daughter was going to come to eat with us, but she has a gluten allergy, and the only gluten free option i saw on the menu was pizza, and we didn't want pizza, so she didn't come. However, I'm sure you can find something delicious anyway.

Phillip Lang

Excellent food and the staff is very sweet. Great choices on the menu, Lois of neat, tasty food to explore! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

Tiena Bruner

We have ordered via Uber Eats a few times now. I have celiacs, and there is a nice variety of options. My personal favorite is the gluten free french toast. The surfer girl omelet is also very good and the portions are good. Thank you for giving us GF folks a safe breakfast option!

Greg Huntington

Perfect 5-STAR experience at the Kenwood Cooper's Hawk location yesterday, celebrating Valentine's Day at lunchtime. REILLY provided exceptional and highly attentive service, especially with regard to our gluten and dairy restrictions. She was very courteous and professional. We have visited several Cooper Hawk's across Dayton/Cincinnati area (Kenwood, Liberty Centre, Centerville) and the KENWOOD location is clearly superb in all aspects.

Michaela Nee

Love this place, really colorful fun atmosphere and Madi Moore was an awesome hostess. Lots of vegan and gluten free options!

Joanna Heard

Staff were amazing and managed to fit us in, however, I definitely recommend calling ahead. Food was fantastic and there are plenty of gluten free options. My gluten free French toast was amazing and my partners "Mad Platter" was great too

Marci

Lovely place. Great food. Romatic atmosphere. Pleasant staff. Reasonably priced. Excellent selections even a gluten-free menu.

Joey L

I went for a work lunch and asked for the gluten free menu since their regular menu has nothing but a reference to ask for it for gluten free. I am currently in the testing gluten free phase and I ordered their tacos. I was asked if I wanted the combo, which I thought include rice and beans so I said yes. The gluten free menu had zero prices. The tacos were $6.60 each! They were extremely tiny street tacos and should have been $2 a piece. The tacos were ok, not good, not bad. I was also charged a gluten sensitive combo fee of $3.29 I wasn't aware of. My total for 2 tiny tacos and a side of plain, unseasoned, no sauce, white rice, was $17.95. That is highway robbery and insulting. $18 for two tiny tacos is crazy! Service and manager were great but I will never go back and suggest you don't either. All in that ends up being $9 for a street taco, a tiny, 4 inch street taco. That's crazy.

Danielle Perry

Fantastic service and food and drinks! The chicken enchiladas, chips n salsa and the jalapeno cornbread were my favorites but everything was 10/10! Options available for dietary restrictions- gluten free/celiac

Marci

Gluten free pancakes with many option! Yes they were good.

Brenda Aratani

Best gluten free Nutella banana bread muffin!! I loved it! Would come back just for that alone. I also ordered a Cortado and asked for a side of sparkling water to pair it. They were very accommodating and the cashier was super welcoming. Only downside is parking kinda far especially when it rains 🥲 it’s worth it though.

A Smith

This place is awesome!!! Ordered one savor and one sweet g/f crepes. They were AMAZING!!! Cook asked if it was celiac and switched utensils, no reaction :). Wish it was closer. But seriously if you've never experienced a crepe, try it, it will be life changing.

Mack and Aaron

We catered Mazunte’s for our wedding. It was AWESOME! It was vegetarian and gluten free friendly. We got multiple compliments from our guests on how tasty and fun our taco catering was. We ordered 3 tacos per person, for about 70 people, and despite many people having seconds, we were left with loads of yummy leftovers. I believe the cost was about $15~$20 per person, depending on how many add-ons. The service was super efficient. We didn’t even have to say a word to them. The team setup, and was in and out in about 20 minutes. Cleanup was super easy too, as everything they brought was disposable. 11/10. Thanks for bringing the taste to our wedding!

Allan

A decent cafe with good brunch and lunch options. Does have gluten free and vegetarian for choice. The southwest chicken wrap was food

Dawn Webb

Am gluten free and there were so many options. The gluten free pancakes and omelette were delicious. Portions sizes are generous. Very friendly wait staff.

Adam Miller

Always fun to grab some Suh while at Madtree. The patio is the best place to sit (assuming nice weather) and it is spacious with plenty of shaded tables. Dogs are also allowed on the patio which is a big plus for me. Pizza is typically ordered at the counter and they text you when it is ready. We had the smile bbq on a gluten free crust and it was delicious.

Angela Blair

Love Agave & Rye In Rookwood! The food was awesome as always! Enjoy the new menu and taco flight option! Our server, Megan, was awesome and really appreciate ensuring that we could accommodate my husband’s dairy & gluten sensitivity.

Andrew Jones

The food was all fresh and delicious. I started with a parfait. The granola on top still had a crunch and the fruit was tasty. I ordered the gluten-free pancakes. They were nice and hot. My scrambled egg was light and fluffy. Service was quick, despite a mostly full dining area. My one issue was that I went to the restroom before asking for a box to go and when I came back, all of my food was gone. An unfortunate waste since the food was so good and I was looking forward to leftovers.

Anthony Sodd

Dining at Jeff Ruby's in downtown Cincinnati was the finest restaurant experience I’ve ever had. The venue’s 1920s flapper-inspired ambiance near the fountain at Fifth and Vine set the stage for an unforgettable evening. The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive. The drinks were expertly crafted; I particularly enjoyed a couple of perfectly balanced Manhattans. The food was the highlight. I savored a perfectly cooked filet topped with crab meat, accompanied by fresh side vegetables, and ended with a rich gluten-free cheesecake. As someone with celiac disease, I was impressed by the staff’s conscientiousness regarding my dietary needs. There were six of us, and even with a full restaurant, we could clearly hear each other’s conversation—noise control was spot on. The bill was on the higher side, but the experience was worth every penny. I can’t wait to return.

Katie Fay

Fantastic food, great menu in addition to a gluten free menu. Very clean, great service & a wonderful way to spend Mother’s Day brunch.

Sara

Enjoyed brunch at W! The food was phenomenal and cooked perfectly! The chef and staff were so kind and accommodating to a large party. The restaurant is beautiful inside! This restaurant is a gem in Westwood! You will love anything you get! There a several gluten free options and the gluten free bun was perfect!

Julie Weber

We went after a Reds game, so the restaurant was very crowded. 2 of the 4 in our group require gluten free. The menu had limited selections marked gluten free, so we asked what needed to be changed to make the salmon Oscar gluten free. The waiter brings it out just as described on the menu and assured us it was gluten friendly. We ate it and it was delicious but hoping we don’t get side effects. It is difficult to dine out when you feel like your health is at risk.

Kaila Ryan

We stopped for lunch and had a lovely time. Very cozy location. They offer gluten free bread which was delicious. We got some coffees to go after our meal, and those were tasty as well. Excited to come back!

Brandy Blaylock

Absolutely loved our first visit to this restaurant! Hannah not only provided amazing service and mixed great drinks, but she made this experience complete by providing awesome suggestions to tailor my meals to be gluten free. This place has a pretty decent GF menu already to choose from, but the ability to modify meals expands this menu further. The atmosphere was calm and enjoyable. Definitely a place we'll be going to again! Thanks!!!!

Eva Komarkova

We discovered this place by a coincidence. It was a great coincidence! Fully vegan fully delicious. We took a quick lunch to go, the staff is extremely helpful with your order, friendly and skillful. We got the goddess bowl and sandwich. There are nice gluten-free options and it's good to mention that they do a lot of stuff such as sauces or seitan homemade, which is awesome. We enjoyed it all!

Grant Dowlin

Good food, Good beer, Gluten free options, A solid go 2 for any Cincy person, Don't think you can go wrong here.

Michael Leenellett

Food is great, not many gluten free options, though.

Logan Spears

Delicious food gluten free option super friendly and helpful staff one of the best hidden gems in Cincinnati

wed b

they are always so kind about my gluten allergy. I love going to first watch and trying new things. their morning meditation juice is my absolute favorite. great spot for breakfast and lunch

Bertha Cox

Jennifer Coats

Always our favorite place to go for our gluten free dining.

Nikki Soundappan

We did a quick lunch with Jordan. She was absolutely excellent and made sure what I was eating was safe for my gluten intolerance. I also am not a fan of seafood in general, but gave the Shrimp Kisses a try and loved it. They were delicious! Their wine and cocktail options are far and wide, which is a blessing and a curse trying to pair with the excellent food. Wonderful service and wonderful food.

Thomas Kent

Gluten free buns are available!

Alice R

I ended up coming here for Thanksgiving at the last minute with my family, and even though we came close to closing time, the staff was incredibly accommodating and did not make us feel rushed. The service was exceptional, and staff members were kind and friendly. I would have loved to have more vegan and gluten free options, but overall it was a good experience.

Rachel Randall

Amazing atmosphere, service and food! Ozzi our server was very helpful and nice! I liked the Turkish coffee ☕ so many gluten free options too!

Julie Harwood

The point in me posting is call first if you are coming for gluten free bakery items. I'm not going to destroy their stars because I didn't stay and eat, but I can't speak for the food. I'm sure everything is delicious, the cafe is seriously cute. Everything smelled good. I swung by (around 1 pm) to buy gluten free bakery items. I've been trying to make it here for months, since I heard about it and the OTR store is closed right now. I live in Kentucky and was visiting a relative in Fairfield, so this store was kind of on the way in an out of the way way. They were completely sold out of all gluten free bakery items and I can't partake in the others. Early bird gets the bakery items. If I was eating in, there were items I could have eaten on the menu. The human speaking to me was super kind and apologetic. I didn't have time to stay and eat pancakes, etc... so my bad.

Hans Boge

So good for breakfast and late night dinner. There is energy and fun for all. If you require gluten free, they get it.

David Gvozdanovic

We stressed about the celiac disease/gluten intolerance and were promised none of the food had gluten. Proof is in the parking lot. Thanks Eric.. Tim who I assume is the Gm could not be more sympathetic in trying to resolve the issue. His sincerity in trying to find the problem in the food chain from kitchen to table was very admirable.