Top 50 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Northwest Washington, Washington

Abby F

This place is amazing

Neha Gupta

great ambience and service. lots of gluten free options. loved everything i ordered (meat platter) but wish i got lamb instead of the beef kofte. i felt like the flavor was good but didn’t exactly jump out at me– especially in the stews. but the standout for me was the rice pudding!!! one of my favorite desserts of all time.

G Wilson

Place was crowded and line organization was lacking. The gluten free options were limited but was able to find a few items that were tasty. Good for a quick grab and go meal if you are on the run…

Clarissa Martin

Gluten free person here! Had the gf chipper but overall felt disappointed- I think Georgetown cupcakes does a better gf cupcake. It was a bit dry and overly sweet.

Banan Alaraj

I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the gluten-free chocolate chip cookie was. excellent job!!!

Eli Brottman

A breakfast restaurant with 3 flavors of waffles that are both vegan AND gluten free! Yes, you read that right. Not only that, they are DELICIOUS, along with the vegan and gluten free muffins, overnight oats, and other options! I wish I lived in DC to have a place like Fruitive around.

Rhys James

Amazing for gluten free / coeliacs. Attached to the hotel and shares a huge social area to sit down next to the bar. The gluten free bagels are great.

S Lee

If you are on a gluten free diet, this restaurant is a real treat. This is the ONLY restaurant I know of in the entire DC area that offers gluten free French toast!!! It is really yummy. It is gluten free cinnamon raison bread that they make into French toast. It is served with maple syrup that has few slices of bananas in it. It is always served warm. (Be sure to look for the bananas. If the French toast is served with sliced strawberries, that is the wheat based French toast.) This restaurant also has gluten free bread so most of their sandwiches can be made gluten free upon request. And they can make their eggs benedict gluten free by using their gluten free toast. It is a very pleasant experience dining here. I usually dine outside. They are located on a small street in Georgetown. Georgetown can be crowded but on this small street, it is never very busy. On a nice weather day, it is a pleasant experience to eat the gluten free French toast while enjoying the weather. The service is always good too. I enthusiastically recommend this restaurant.

Jessica Smith

I highly recommend this place—Amazing food! Amazing environment! Amazing people! LOTS of gluten-free friendly and vegan options. 💗

Vicky Pohlen

Good food, decent gluten free options, really friendly and competent staff.

Sarah Peters

I love their banana bread French toast, it is so good!

Joy Lee

The must visit bagel/coffee place in Georgetown! From Food, service, atmosphere, this place deserves 5 stars. They have many breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches even gluten free options. I tried the mountain view on a maple salt & pepper bagel it was delicious! The bagel was so chewy, eggs were fluffy and lakes were crispy and salty & sweet bagel just made your morning happy! (Original serve in plain bagel so ask for maple salt& pepper bagel) If you are chocolate lover, try the chocolate babka muffin. Freshly baked and it has layers unlike regular muffin with chocolate swirls. I also tried the signature maple french Toast latte and it is not too sweet and not too hot just perfect combination of coffee with touch of maple taste. you should definitely try! Special shout out to Michael who is the best!!! He was so kind, friendly and helpful. He definitely made my morning even brighter:) Such a cute pink house you can’t miss it!

Ingrid SC

Excellent choice for macaron lovers!! Incredible selection of delicious macarons & beautiful window displays!! Amazing vibe and atmosphere. Best part of it all macarons are gluten free; favorite being honey lavender.

Peter Hurford

Vibes are great, food is pretty good, good vegetarian and gluten free options. But service is very slow and makes a fair number of minor mistakes. It’s like being in a Paris cafe, both good and bad.

Lu Kalache

Tatte Bakery & Café has earned its reputation as a beloved breakfast spot in Washington, D.C., but potential visitors should brace themselves for frequent crowds. Patience is essential if you decide to dine here. The food is quite impressive, with standout options like their hearty scrambles and warm oatmeal. Even the gluten-free offerings are commendable, although the gluten-free bread could benefit from a bit more filling to enhance the overall flavor and satisfaction. On my recent visit, the service left something to be desired; our delicious food arrived much sooner than our drinks, which seemed to take an unusually long time. Despite the wait, the drinks proved to be a highlight, perfectly crafted and refreshing. The café's atmosphere is bustling, filled with the lively chatter of patrons, which can be somewhat hindered during busy periods. On my visit, the incessant sound of a fire alarm added to the noise, creating a challenging dining experience. Finding a table can also be a struggle due to the popularity of this location, leading me to recommend opting for takeout instead of trying to secure a seat. Overall, Tatte Bakery & Café offers a delightful breakfast experience, albeit at a slightly higher price point than some other local options. It’s a spot worth visiting if you don’t mind the hustle and bustle and are craving a satisfying meal to start your day.

CDar

I wish there were more stars to give to this location and their baked goods. Everything here is amazing from the staff to the food, but the absolute best is their gluten-free bread. I have not found a better product anywhere else and I have been to over 35 countries.

David Bear

Good selection of coffee and other drinks. Nice assortment of pastries. Gluten free options.

Crunchy-ish Mama

Beautiful, and the food was delicious. I loved the look and the to go packaging was precious. So glad to have gluten free options as well.

Mathi

This place is really nice for brunch, co-working or only for a coffee. We’ve been this morning and the food was good, I had a sandwich (gluten free) avocado salmon and eggs, but the must drink is this pistachio latte! They produce their own pistachio syrup and this drink was amazing! Negative point is that if you order others drinks like cappuccino you’ll drink in the paper cup and the taste will be different, but that’s their policy

Dana Summers

Food was delicious - we is the breakfast sandwich on a croissant, salmon/Avacado egg sandwich, and a croque madame. They were all great! Grab a pastry too - the almond croissant and morning bun were fantastic. Service was very friendly, tables were cleared quickly, and lattes are yummy!! (Great gluten free menu)

Katrina Kibben

The lamb hash was incredible. I will dream about that dish. I appreciated that they have plenty of options that aren't a boring breakfast sandwich. Tons of gluten free options. Amazing coffee. They also have gender neutral bathrooms.

Madeleine “Maddy” Easley

Had a really great time here! We loved that everything was vegan(by default vegetarian) and tasty! I got the tofu and wild mushroom bowl as a delicious gluten free entree. The group I was with also split the potato skins(also gluten free) that were amazing! My partner is not gluten free, but got the gluten free pasta with the bolognese with meatballs and a side salad. The meatballs are not gluten free but the consensus at the table was that they were yummy! Enjoyed the outside balcony ambiance and of course had to hit the dessert menu after our meal. Had the macarons since they were all gluten free and the berry cheesecake that was phenomenal. Can’t wait to come back!

Nicholas Fairbairn

Great for gluten free vegans!!!! menu is well-marked and there are multiple items for folks living (eating) at the intersection of GF& vegan. however, DO NOT order the “smoothie bowl” i immediately wanted to send it back (but i would never cuz that’s crazy, ab as crazy as this review). the smoothie bowl is liquidy-soupy like a drinking a drink with a spoon and it comes in a mug. coupe, yall need to rethink that one or remove it. i rlly regretted ordering it and i usually LOVE smoothie bowls.

Sandra

Such wonderful people. I’m a newly-diagnosed celiac and it’s been hard. I ordered from Ted’s Bulletin on UberEats and the restaurant actually called me to let me know that one of the items wasn’t gluten-free. Then they went above and beyond to find me a safe substitute. The food was really good too!

Zaylee

The GreenBee Café is my favorite cafe in Washington to enjoy local seasonal cooking. Their dishes are a burst of flavor with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. I love their classic cobb salad and blackened catfish sandwich– fresh, and satisfying. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a perfect spot for a lunch date or solo meal. They cater well to my dietary needs, which is a big plus for me. You can enjoy their all-day breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, and pasta. Evergreen Eats Cafe proves that healthy eating can be a delight for the taste buds. It's my go-to place for guilt-free indulgence.

Axel Persinger

Really good gelato, staff had an infectiously happy mood, and explained to me how they were safe for gluten free! Will always come back here!

Peter Angelos

So good. Knowledgeable about ingredients for Celiac

Maddy Easley

The food here is amazing! The ambiance is a little less than ideal but it’s a small and busy space, so it works! Maybe some ambiance music would elevate the experience? Other than that, this place is the absolute best spot for gluten free and vegan items! Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, especially the seasonal shakes are a must!

Michaela

We were excited to try after reading some reviews about gluten free bread, but when we realized they didn’t have that option we flagged down the waiter to tell them we were leaving. The server was so curt and unnecessarily rude, not even letting me finish my sentence while I was apologetically explaining. Tables were so close together it was almost impossible to get in and out.

Chris H

Love this place, came here everyday of our weekend break in DC. Buzzy but not in your face/loud. Also have gluten free menu (ask at the counter) & “gluten friendly” options including cakes which is a real treat.

Whitney Danielle

I love the aesthetic of this coffee shop! The ambiance is amazing and it's great for coffee or tea lovers. I also really appreciated the Gluten Free raspberry bar option. It was pricier so definitely a splurge, but I haven't had sweets all week so was excited to finally find something GF. A table next to mine ordered food and it looked amazing! Very farm-to-table vibe. It's also a spacious environment which I appreciated.

Poppy Taylor

Very friendly staff and the best cold brew coffee and gluten free muffins.

Barbara Hernandez

Kate Midden

Love this local spot! Great food, great drinks, the service and community here is fab. A perfect place to connect with your people during or after a long week. Also their breakfast tacos are the best in the city. :) I’m gluten free and it’s always super easy on that front too. Recommend!

Ali Bustos

pretty picky about açaí and this was the best açaí bowl i’ve ever had!!! would move to dc just for this!!! the flavor was incredible and the gluten free granola was to die for! the girl working there was so friendly and helpful — 12/10!!

Brandon Bishop

great gluten free sandwich and very helpful staff regarding my allergy, but the coffee tasted like nail polish remover

Gabriel Miller

I have never experienced such excellent service before. This coffee shop is without a doubt the best, with fantastic food and coffee. I was especially pleased to find gluten-free options available.

Anna Pidgeon

Came to D.C just for a day trip and this was my first stop before heading to the NMWA and was very pleased overall with the quality of the food and beverage and friendliness of the staff 💛. I ordered a small iced sunshine latte (turmeric and ginger) with whole milk and one of their breakfast arepas (I'm gluten-free so this was a delicious option since the arepa is naturally gluten-free) and my order came to $19.00 including tax & tip. The sunshine latte is very balanced and subtly sweet and the breakfast arepa warmed me right up since it's so freezing out right now (I *loved* the guasacaca that came with it). The only downside is that Nativo is located right by the front doors so you definitely will feel the weather outside but of course this didn't affect the quality of my experience, just something to note. The staff/owners were very sweet and helpful and if I lived here in D.C I would definitely be coming here every week 💛💛💛.

Nikkie Miller

amazing coffee and bagels, I didn’t catch her name but she was so sweet and accommodating. My partner is celiac and she ensured of no cross contamination. def recommend this spot! make sure you try the chai latte :)

Brian McIntosh

The food was very good and the staff was great. They were very accommodating to my celiac disease/gluten allergy.

Christoph Wriessnegger

This café is an absolute gem! The coffee was excellent, and the service was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We were especially impressed with the gluten-free beef sandwich – it was delicious and exceeded our expectations. The oatmeal was also outstanding, and the staff's advice was simply incredible. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and a warm atmosphere – we felt very welcome as tourists!

Carolynn Salyers

Cynthia Browne

Nic W

This place is GREAT if you love favor and spices. We had a gluten free person in our party and the cashier was nice enough to explain what the options were. The person chose the chicken shawarma without the pita and mixed with lettuce instead. The line goes fairly quick (like 15 minutes from just outside the door) but seating is the hard part. It's really crowded inside and people hover over while waiting for a seat. If you can go during the week, you will probably have better luck. The weekend (lunch) lines are definitely longer than weekday lunch times. Everything comes in takeout boxes so you can always eat at a nearby park.

Anna Schulte

Joel Chism

Very chill place! Friendly people, and good coffee… I’m disappointed to say that I’ve been here on two different occasions and they deleted something’s from the menu and there are no gluten-free pastries. I also noted that their coffee was a lot weaker this time and not as flavorful Also for the coffee snobs they serve Ethiopian coffee - a fruity like sweetness, and a velvety texture.

Shira Lyss-Loren

Delish dinner, good pricing, and many gluten free options

O H

Pretty terrible matcha for a place that is charging 7 dollars for it. Took 10 minutes for my drink to get made (after ordering it from the kiosk) while I watched others get their much more complicated orders get made. My matcha was a swampy green color that was not mixed very well, I don’t think this was very good quality matcha. Or maybe the barista was having a bad day. I don’t know. Don’t believe Google Maps when it says this is the highest rated cafe that you should go to. Outside and inside seating is non-existent; and the view from outside is not particularly nice. Also, the only gluten free thing is the Turkish Delight. Would skip this one frankly.

K Grace

I was recently diagnosed with Celiac and have been going here when I’m at my office since then. If you tell the folks behind the counter that you are celiac or gluten sensitive they do a wonderful job restricting cross contamination. I eat here about 2-3 times a week and have never been glutened.

Hannah Benson

My favorite thing about this location is the cute outdoor seating area (shaded and perfect for a nice day) and the walk-up window, so i was able to grab and go while walking my dog. Service was very quick and the staff was friendly. Call Your Mother has a few vegetarian options (my favorite is Mountain View with latke inside) as well as a gluten free bagel option (yuca for +$2.50). You can try all their unique bagels such as zaatar and cream cheese such as apple pie and cheez-it. I dont think they have indoor seating.