Top 35 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Richmond

Melissa Johnson

As someone with a gluten allergy I am grateful to have a food stop where I don’t have to worry about anything on the menu. Been multiple times and everything is fresh and consistently good.

Elaine Gawronska

Had to wait a few minutes to get seated as they were busy. Obviously popular so that's good. Lots of gluten free and vegan options which were clearly marked on the menu and much appreciated. The food was delicious and the staff helpful and friendly.

Tish Baird

my wallet will be taking a hit. the menu is right up my alley for taste. the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. you can see partly in to the kitchen. well worth the visit.

Michelle Marcet

BEST options for gluten free and dairy free. Sam the sever was very respectful of my allergies and it was truly appreciated.

Alexis Taylor

We got our wedding cake here and it was phenomenal! I have a ton of allergies, wheat and dairy being my biggest triggers. Finding a vegan gluten free wedding cake that still tasted good was really important to me. WPA Bakery nailed it. It was beautiful and delicious!

Mary Burger

Excellent cupcakes and friendly service. I follow a vegan and gluten free diet and it is amazing they have 2 types of cupcakes available everyday and you can special order many more flavors. Today they also has a vegan and gluten free brownie available which was a nice bonus. I have had different flavors over the years and all are tasty and presented nicely. I’d recommend!

Melissa Snider

Savory, sweet, vegan, gluten-free, all or none of the above. Fluffy, filling waffles in every imaginable configuration! We came in just barely ahead of the noontime crowd. Expect to wait if the restaurant is full; it’s worth it!

Linde Chappelear

Went for a late lunch after visiting the Childrens Museum. The burgers were phenomenal, very tasty beef and homemade gluten free buns. Duck fat fries were an extra special treat. Topped it all off with milkshakes.

Mallory Meyer

This was literally the best fried chicken and fries I’ve ever had in my life. AND, IT WAS GLUTEN FREE! I couldn’t believe it. Service was excellent. The workers were all smiling and laughing. Great music.

janie kaplan

Minglewood Bakery offers a delicious selection of scones and cookies that are soy, dairy and gluten-free (!!!) in addition to their other vegan baked goods. Most bakeries just throw too much sugar or other sweeteners in to make up for the fact that there is no diary or gluten. But Minglewood actually balances the taste experience, nothing is overly sweet, and you can experience the other flavors. The textures are also great (which if you are gluten-free, you know it's hard to get good chewy textures without being overly dry). The Raspberry Jam cookies are wonderful. And my husband, who is not vegan and has no allergies, didn't even realize he was eating vegan deviled eggs and chicken salad. It was so tasty and the textures were close to real chicken salad. Minglewood Bakery is my happy place. You won't be sorry you stopped by.

Michelle Kooi

Fun Creperie in Richmond. When you get to the building you have to walk up the stairs and the door opens up to a main floor. The hallway you face looks like a little town. The hostess will greet you and ask what your seating prefer. They have the option of outdoor seating, there is also an upstairs floor. They have a lot of options for crepes, including nin crepe items. There are cocktails and hot drinks. I also noticed a kids menu, vegetarian and gluten free options. This trip is my first here and I ordered two crepes a savory and sweet. The savory one was the Carbonara crepe. This crepe looked fancy and tasted rich. The crepes are packed full. Personally I found it a bit too rich or salty, not sure if it was the pesto adding to an already cheesy chicken bacon filled crepe. The sweet crepe I ordered was the Tirimisu. The tirimisu crepe was decadent and delicious and very filling. Overall it was a great experience. I did find their hours a little later (most Creperies I have come across are open in the morning). At the time of this review they opened at 11 am on Saturday.

Steven Hook

The food was good. The menu had a lot of variety and included vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. I had the Adam's. It was tasty. The rye ginger sour was 🔥. The waiter was a little pushy, then inattentive, then pushy again.

Carla Boucher

Urban Farmhouse has a lot of charm and some real potential to be a go-to spot if you’re in the area. I tried the VA bacon and egg panini, and it definitely hit the spot! The place itself is adorable — cozy with a rustic vibe and lots of little extras that make it stand out, like shelves of local wine, beer, chocolate, snacks, and even postcards. It feels like part café, part market, which adds a fun twist. There are solid food options for everyone — including gluten-free and vegan — which I really appreciate. I came here because it was close to my hotel and heard they were good about accommodating dietary restrictions. It was a bit smoky or steamy inside when I arrived, but I still managed to grab a table. Service was fine, and the space had a casual, artsy feel with local artwork on the walls. The matcha latte didn’t quite match my taste (a bit more earthy than sweet, especially if you’re used to the Starbucks version), but everything else I’ve tried so far — like the lox bagel, grilled cheese, and soups — has been on point. I think with a few tweaks this could easily be a 5-star spot, but I’m definitely coming back for lunch or a mid-morning coffee break next time I’m in Richmond.

Corey

Worth the title of best restaurant in Richmond. This meal did NOT disappoint. I can’t eat gluten and was told the Chef has celiac and that’s why so many items on the menu cater to that. Amazing service by Drew!!. I wish I lived closer and I would eat here weekly! Get the squash appetizer 🥰

Taylor Hord

This negative review is not about the food. The food is excellent. However, one of our party is extremely allergic to gluten and straightforwardly asked for the gluten-free version of his dish; our server failed to communicate this request to the kitchen. Either that, or the kitchen did not follow her instructions. I was nervous when I noticed she was not writing our order down on a notepad or tablet and instead attempted to memorize it. After the food came out, he asked “just in case, is this gluten free?” and the server said “yes, it is”. Only after he had finished half the crepe did she come back and say “actually, I'm so sorry, it is not gluten free”. He is now quite ill and upset, unsure as to whether this will render him very sick for the next few weeks. The dish was taken off the ticket and a gluten-free version was prepared after the fact, which was appropriate. For those who go here and require a gluten-free option, you must strenuously communicate this to your server, since it is not guaranteed that it will be communicated to (or understood by) the kitchen.

Kerry-Ann Parsons

I'm gluten, dairy and soy free. I have been getting their south lamb without cilantro sauce on a gluten free bun. I can also have their salad with house vinegarette. Their fries are fantastic and the combo of the sweet and salty in the south lamb is fantastic.

Jen G

There are so many good things to eat here, and they are excellent about indicating gluten free items on the menu. Excellent service and we love the patio almost year-round. Favorites: any tamales on the specials menu, both mocktails, their ceviches, and the birria tacos (maybe my favorite birria in Richmond). The tostados de pescado are the only thing I've ever disliked there. Much saltier than necessary.

Becbon Mendoza

They offer gluten-free items!

George Summers

Alan Rodriguez

Jorge Juarez

Went for Easter brunch. Service was attentive, food was great and reasonably priced for a fancy buffet. Would love at least one dairy-free and gluten-free option for dessert. Will definitely go back!!

Thomas & Elyse West-Bates

Beautiful views, top-notch service and delicious food! Wide variety of gluten-free options and servers were very knowledgeable.

Greg MARTIN

First time dining here. Great dog friendly porch. Had a fabulous lunch/brunch. They have multiple gluten free options on the menu. Service was great and staff went out of their way to make sure our dog had it's own water bowl and shady spot to get out of the sun. The food was terrific. I had a breakfast bowl with pork bbq. Huge portion that I couldn't finish. Can't wait to come back for Supper!

Joel Davis

Danna Arias

Casey R

We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Cap Ale downtown and could not have been happier! They were super easy to work with, made accommodations for allergies/dietary restrictions, and the whole thing was super reasonably priced. And of course, all the food and drinks were delicious! My wife and I are both gluten-free and dairy-free, and we decided to not have dessert since the two options on our pre-set menu weren’t gf and df. The team at Cap Ale took it upon themselves to provide a dairy-free, gluten-free cheesecake for the two of us to share! It was amazing and really left an impression that they took the time to do this. Huge shout out to Jessica who took great care of our whole party, and to Amber who helped us with booking.

Reilly Monroe

This restaurant has incredible gluten and dairy free options and some of the best tasting food I have had in Richmond. Great service as well! So glad we found this spot.

John Lafferty

This place was great. I had the Devil Mess, which seems to be their signature dish. Was a good level of spice but not too hot. They also were accommodating to my wife with Celiac disease (gluten).

Pam Ryan

Supergirl restaurant with our awesome server Alondra. The atmosphere was super exciting and fun. We played pickle ball first across the street and then enjoy delicious margaritas and Mexican beers with delicious chips and dips. The ambience is really cool. We enjoyed eating outside. I am strict gluten-free with celiac and I was able to find a lot of delicious things to eat. It's a fabulous place to eat!

Senza Tempo Cane Corso

I love toast so much but this new location is even better if you can even imagine. They always have plenty of gluten-free options for me and the fried calamari was absolutely amazing. It doesn't matter what toast you go to. It's going to be fantastic but this one has some new menu options that I really enjoyed.

Katherine Britton

I'm a gluten free girl (celiac) and was blown away by how delicious the food was last night. I got the part of the special (apple fennel salad with peanut dressing) and THE WOW. The burger I ordered with it was delicious too, but I could have eaten three times the amount of that salad/slaw. It was incredible and I would love to see it on the menu again next time!

Erik Babin

Kelly Smart

Jessica Hill

The food here was truly exceptional, as was the service and their gorgeous space. Excellent, creative flavors and good knowledgeability about gluten sensitivity. HIGHLY recommend trying the cachapas. The cocktails were good but not quite at the same level as places like Heritage or Roosevelt. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we will absolutely be back!

Christine Butler

Donna Phillips

Kelly Adam

Great little spot to get an aperitif. The spritz was a perfect mix of bitterness and sweetness. The hummus board came with a variety of vegetables and pita bread (I was also able to substitute gluten free bread!), and overall I was impressed with the size for the price. Perfect addition to your neighborhood walk.

Casey Grimes

Had high hopes. Were off to an amazing start with gluten free bread! That's not a common option so I was thrilled but that was the peak of the meal. As for the rest of the food..meh. Ordered the the thai lettuce wraps for the app and it wasn't terrible but we wished we skipped it. My parnter and I both ordered risotto, I got the shrimp and scallop while he got the short rib risotto. The rice in mine had no flavor what so ever with the shrimp and scallops cooked to death while the short ribs version was better, it was very one note but edible. While we waited for ages for our server to return we just decided to just share the short rib. When the server finally returned she informed us that his wasn't gluten free even though his dish was also on the gf menu. I wouldn't have ate it if I had known that and if the server would have checked in on us before. She was gone for a long time after the food got dropped off. We left upset and won't be back. Who knows if it was an off night but I can't justify coming here again. Also, the server said since it was our first time here she would let us try the wine before we ordered a bottle of it but never mentioned the sample had a charge. Not a great surprise on the bill after an upsetting experience here.

Julia Zarambo

We stopped by for an appetizer and a couple glasses of wine on Friday evening. The service was excellent. We ordered the cheese board. The homemade focaccia was gluten free and tasted amazing. I was honestly pretty disappointed in the cheese selection on the board. One was a bleu cheese, I don’t mind bleu cheese but it seems out of place on a cheese board, especially with no warning on the menu. The middle cheese (I think it was Parmesan?) lacked flavor overall. The final cheese was a soft goat cheese and it was delicious. The board is also served with a variety of fruits, jams, and nuts which is an awesome touch. Overall it was a decent experience.

Courtney Locascio

Jorge Juarez

Great service, great food and reasonably priced. Major kudos for gluten-free pasta made in-house. Will definitely go back!!

Glenda Davis

Jacquiline Stookey

julia

The breakfast burrito looked small for the price but still a decent size. It started out good, but it overwhelmingly tasted like refried beans. it’s supposed to have “Lentil rosemary sausage, tofu scramble, hash brown patty, black beans, baby spinach, Shredded cheddar and tv sauce” So i think the lentil sausage basically tasted/ has the texture of refried beans, which is fine just not what I expected. I did not taste cheese and only got some of the good sauce in the very last bite of the burrito. We liked the gluten free biscuits but gravy was bland. I would maybe go back if I could get the burrito without sausage and filled with more tofu scramble.

Cynthia Townes

Gloria Caplan

Deborah Lebo

Lexie Strandberg

This was the best pizza I’ve tried in richmond and the best gluten free crust I’ve tried at any pizza place. The staff were all very kind and the food came out quickly. The food was delicious and I will definitely be coming back!!

hillary gorson

they have a bunch of gluten free pastry and options. however fryer is not gluten free. and they have diary free/egg free options in the Arepa and corn cake. even oatmilk for the coffee. .. I will say I had a dairy allergy attack as I accidentally drank my moms drink that I assumed was black coffee but it was not. be very clear with staff as they can make it GF DF but I made the mistake. they where very good about making my order allergy free. would highly reccomend the plantain and arepas. they where able to make them and not add the cheese.

Allen Ayuninjam

Honestly if you have a gluten free diet....look elsewhere; you will likely be disappointed. A number of appetizers are essentially fancy dips served with pita. Those are listed as gluten free without the pita, but the alternative to pita (which isn't listed but was verbally shared upon request) is raw cucumbers. Not sure why a gluten free pita cracker isn't an option but oh well, that's minor bc there are many GF options for apps. My real gripe is that out of the 17 options listed there is exactly ONE gluten free main dish listed on the menu, and it's brined and baked chicken with potatoes. There happened to be a special that evening that our server mentioned was gluten free so there were technically two options, but I went with the option on the menu. The chicken was moist and tasty but it wasn't anything super special. The potatoes were not bad, but were rather inconsequential. Also, for dessert, my partner ordered the hazelnut chocolate baklava to go and we took it home. When we got home, she tried a bit of the (circular??) baklava. It was the driest serving of baklava that she has ever had. I couldnt eat it due to the gluten, but it did look extremely dry through the container lid. I have been in Richmond for 7 years now and I'm familiar with most of the big restaurants but my partner and I hadn't been to Stella's yet (though I've been to Stella's grocery many times in different locations, great shops btw). I didn't love the apps and mains and dessert that we got, but the people at the tables next to us got food that looked and smelled PHENOMENAL. I'm not saying don't go there, I do love Stella's as a whole, including the neighborhood grocery branches. Just sharing my experiences: limited gluten free options, and the baklava was dry af.