Top 10 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Central Business District, Houston

Jun

really good sunday brunch buffet. a ton of gluten free options, including their super tasty cornbread!!

Lior Seidel

Kimberly Vf

My family and I came on a Monday night, don’t worry there’s public parking all around. The atmosphere was nice very colorful Tex-Mex type of Vibe. The staff are very friendly, the time we arrived got seated right away and our Host Mark Anthony was super amazing . I myself ordered the shrimp tacos very delicious especially the green sauce that comes with it, ships and salsa can never go wrong, and the beans very tasty. It’s also Gluten-free friendly. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 was the lateness of receiving our drinks/plates. Maybe they were short on staff but it did take awhile/slow. Overall very enjoyable.

L

Stuffed avocado was good. I would love to try the stuffed breakfast avocado! 🥑 Variety of pastries and treats that are gluten and dairy free. Aesthetically pleasing setup. Will return!

Elizabeth Lee

I had high hopes for Guard and Grace, but my experience was extremely disappointing. As someone with celiac disease, I made sure to note my dietary restriction in the reservation, yet the service completely failed to accommodate it. From the start, things went wrong. Our drink orders took forever, and when the rest of my table finally got theirs, mine was missing. Then, my food arrived much later than everyone else’s, leaving me awkwardly waiting while they ate. We were originally sat in one location and the were told to move—without any real explanation. Our new table location was terrible, and way too big for our group. The service was frustratingly inattentive. I had to repeatedly call for the waiter just to ask basic questions about gluten in the dishes, and even then, I didn’t feel confident in his knowledge. He barely took the time to walk us through the menu, which is especially important for someone with dietary restrictions. To top it off, we were told the menu was family-style, yet we were later hit with a plate-splitting charge that was never communicated to us. Overall, the experience was frustrating, unaccommodating, and not worth the price. I won’t be coming back.

Deitrick Smart

I recently visited Pappadeaux’s in downtown Houston with high expectations, especially given my dietary restrictions (gluten-free). As a seafood restaurant, I anticipated a variety of options, but was disappointed to find only a small menu available for gluten-free diners. I chose the trout with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach, while my wife ordered roasted oysters, as they didn’t have Oysters Rockefeller. I was surprised that a seafood place didn’t offer Oysters Rockefeller—it's such a classic dish. The service, however, was outstanding. The management and our server went above and beyond to ensure my dietary needs were accommodated, and I truly appreciated their efforts. Unfortunately, the food arrived lukewarm, which led to us sending it back for reheating. After traveling all the way from Alabama to try Pappadeaux’s, I felt let down by the overall experience. While the service was top-notch (a solid 10 for effort), the food didn’t meet expectations, so I’d rate it a 5 due to my dietary limitations. Overall, I’d give the experience a 6. Would I return? I’m not sure.

Gregory Shaffer

Brandon Geiger

Brenda Hooten

Wallace Hoover