Top 50 Gluten-Free Cafes to Discover in Kansas City

mackenzie

BEST COOKIE IVE EVER HAD AS A CELIAC

Alexis K

A dream come true !! My boyfriend is gluten free & dairy free and we have a dinner party to go tooo ! The cupcakes look amazing 🤩 so excited to try them ! Thank you 😍 Update : I tried the cupcake 🧁 it was the most moist magical desert ever !! Totally recommend

Ruby Von Blush

Always the best crepes in the state. Sooooo good and gluten free is available for all crepes. I love the French infused atmosphere and the staff. A must visit breakfast brunch spot in the city

Mick Kitterman

From the service to the mini donuts, this place is a gem in KC. The crispy outside and the extra soft inside of the minis is a real delight! They also have gluten free that they have "stored" away from the normal donuts. I could sit here and just gas up this local gem for a bit more, but, you need to go try it if you haven't.

Mary Schramm

Delish and many gluten free options!

Patricia Rea

We came in on Easter Sunday with 5 adults and 7 hungry kids…our wonderful waitress didn’t “bat an eye” but handled our orders perfectly…Everyone was very satisfied and happy… This was a trial run on taking the kids out to eat…they did a great job and so did our waitress…Food was great and with two Celiac folks, and a vegetarian we were SO pleased…keep up the super work! We will be back!!! PRea

Farrell R. Clancy

The most delicious gluten free breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had! Patio that welcomes dogs.

Michael Portman

Got two cakes for my birthday, one regular and one gluten free cake for a party I hosted. Delicious cake and one of the staff members helped me carry my cake to my car. Excellent service, taste, and got it right! Everything else at McClain's is also amazing.

Kimberly Kennaley

Stopped here for my lunch break. Not only is this location super cute but also has fast and friendly service. Drive thru was busy but the inside was cozy, bright and pretty quiet for a Saturday afternoon. Perfect spot to read and enjoy some lunch! Plenty of healthy options to choose from including gluten free. The Mint Chip Energizer tastes EXACTLY like mint chip ice cream, but without the guilt!!! Delicious!! Sesame chicken salad was very fresh and tasty. H2O #5 was wonderfully refreshing during a long work day. This location will definitely be my go to place.

Heather Safety First

The food is great. The facility is nice. The staff is wonderful and willing to interact. I recommend First Watch. They have a wonderful Celiac /glutten-free menu.

H Reilly

So many healthy options! Menu is friendly for dietary restrictions like vegetarian, vegan, gluten free. They make their own cold pressed juice which was tasty!

Kendra Garetson

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Kansas City! They have a number of vegetarian and gluten free options, and their food is outstanding. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxing (love their rooftop seating), and the staff is the best! They even remade my order for free when I forgot to ask for it without cheese (dairy allergy). 10/10 recommended this place!

Will Hall

Awesome vegan spot you must check it out - plenty of gluten free options. Wonderful quinoa lasagna, fabulous community focus... I love this place.

Suzanne Rowden

Such a fantastic surprise. Yum!! Such unique food and desserts! Gluten free!!!!

Kimberly Hanauer

Super cute coffee shop, great coffee, AND gluten free breakfast options! Frittatas and one muffin option.

Cassidy Drury

Messenger Coffee is such a great spot! Before I found out about my gluten allergy, I absolutely loved their grilled cheese and would crave it all the time—it’s that good! While parking can be a bit tricky, which is understandable for any business in downtown KC, it’s definitely worth it. The atmosphere inside is perfect for working or just relaxing, with plenty of seating options to choose from. It’s a great place to get out of the house, enjoy some delicious coffee, and get things done. If you’re in downtown KC, I highly recommend checking it out!

Sarah Buckley

Mildred’s is one of my favorite places in the Crossroads for several reasons. 1. It’s a family owned business. That continues to be passed down to future generations. 2. The current owners are young, successful entrepreneurs who pride themselves on taking care of their employees and it is paying off BIG time!. Mildred's take-home pay has always been a living wage, and since 2022 they've been able to provide health insurance and 401k retirement benefits to their full-time employees. From kcmo.gov/livingwage: "A living wage is the minimum income necessary for workers to meet their basic needs, which include food, housing and other essential needs such as clothing... "The living wage differs from the minimum wage in that the latter is set by national law and can fail to meet the requirements to have a basic quality of life, leaving the family to rely on government assistance." 3. I am always so impressed with how professional and happy the staff are. They always go out of their way to provide excellent customer service! That is extremely rare these days! I genuinely LOVE going to any Mildred's location because it is so obvious that the employees truly enjoy their jobs! And that, my friends, speaks volumes about who is running the place! 🏆 4.The fact that their food is mouthwatering delicious is just an added bonus! I highly recommend the standard breakfast sandwich on the jalapeño cornbread. The breakfast potatoes are amazing! The biscuits and gravy are the best thing ever! And if you are gluten free, get the breakfast hash because it’s the next best thing to eating the actual breakfast sandwich!

Ruthie Wu

There are so many artist’s events here! The Songwriter’s Sanctuary on 3rd Sundays was wonderful. Also, the chai-der and vegan/gluten free crumble bar was very nice.

Lydia England

Great atmosphere! Lots of natural light & cute plants. - Serves Messenger coffee. - Espresso machine: La Marzocco Linea Classic. - Food options: Bakery items (including gluten friendly options) and a full menu which looks ideal for brunch. - Pet friendly; there’s a dog park out front. - Seating: Efficient seating indoors; although the building is small the seating didn’t feel crowded. There’s lots of outdoor seating too.

Andrew Fisher

I had the Dulce de Leche and Vegan blueberry bar. Very good, I'm glad they offered different milk alternatives and vegan and gluten free food. Definitely coming back.

Nikki

This place is amazing! They have wonderful gluten free options, a cozy atmosphere, and the staff is always attentive and sweet. The gluten free peanut butter ball with sesame seeds was delicious! We also had a blueberry green tea refresher which was perfect for a hot summer day. I wish I lived closer because I'd be going all the time!

Cheyenne Clonch Mader

We used Mildred's catering for a work breakfast and it was incredible! Not only was everything delicious and ready on-time, but it was also affordable. Mildred's even took the extra step to make sure everything was labeled so our vegan, vegetarian and gluten free colleagues were able to eat with confidence. Thank you Mildred's team!

James “JJ” Cantrell

The person at the counter was apparently having a rough day and seemed frustrated. I hope everything is going better for them. Maybe the place was extra short staffed. That's common these days. My one major complaint is that it took over twenty minutes for me to get my food. Again, my first guess would be staffing issues. I ordered an eggs benedict and the egg yolks were almost sold through, which wasn't the worst as i had mine bread free, having a gluten allergy. The cook might have taken the initiative to cook them a little firmer since there was no soaking material. The portion of hollandaise was a bit light, i could purpose the same hypothesis as above to steelman the chef. But other than that, it was a delightful meal. The atmosphere is excellent and the coffee bar offers a fine tasting brew. I'll be coming back in the future.

Julie Williams

Gluten free pizza 🍕, sooooo good

Christoph

Gluten free vegan Own roastery 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

Vince Westley

Stylish interior with friendly staff and gluten free offerings

Misha Marchenko

The staff was friendly and courteous, but the food fell way short of my expectations, considering the high ratings. If you have gluten allergies, be cautious. While they claim to offer numerous gluten-free options, the selection is limited. It’s also doubtful that they use a separate fryer to cook their gluten-free selections. The most you can get, apart from falafel, is a baba ganoush “platter”, which is more like a medium-sized serving of baba ganoush with sliced dill pickle and 4 small pieces of pickled vegetables. Additionally, Baba’s Bakery may not be a safe choice for those with gluten sensitivities. I was informed by a staff member that a cookie was gluten-free, but it turned out to be made with semolina, which contains gluten. In short, this place is overhyped and way too expensive.

Jimmy Alex Tidmore

The food was good, but one of the line cooks laughed at me and walked away when i asked if they had vegan cheese (I’m lactose intolerant and celiac, and the website made it look like the team would be trained to handle that, but i guess not). The servers hardly made eye contact with us even though we were the only ones there, the cashier acted like we were the biggest inconvenience she’s ever had, and like i said i was literally mocked for asking for cheese that wouldn’t make me sick. Whoever is the night manager in this store needs to be either fired and replaced or put through remedial training asap. Then after they dropped off my pizza at the table, they put my partners pizza in the online order area and forgot about it until he went up there to ask- all while having literally no more than 1 other customer and maybe 2 door dashers over that 12 minutes. Yikes.

Suanna Foote

Great! We were seated and cared for, excellent as I am gluten free!

Janet Sitzmann

So many delicious options to choose from: Coffees, teas and baked goods with gluten free options. Even gluten eaters would enjoy them because of the wonderful flavors and textures. I had a warm chai and gluten free blueberry scone. Both were wonderful treats! I recommend you visit before or after you spend time in the Nelson. Also, just a nice, relaxed place to meet friends.

Morgan Holly

The espresso is amazing! It's toasty and delicious, and it compliments each drink perfectly. I also really appreciate the gluten free donut options. They were so fresh and tasty.

Jack W Perry

Basic place. Good açaí bowls and smoothies. Gluten-free granola.

Victor Macias

Gluten-free products also available!

V. Fohl

A convenient lunch during our museum visit. Trench stew was very filling. There were multiple sandwich and burger options as well as a homemade soup of the day. Staff helped me with gluten free options.

Audra Heller

I love their Gluten Free food options. The app is awesome to order in advance and just go thru the drive thru or walk in and it's ready. It automatically charges your app...so no cash or credit cards needed. Super easy for busy people! Great atmosphere for meetings too!

Keeva Hartzell

This is my new favorite coffee spot! I’ve been here a couple times now. Atmosphere, coffee and food were amazing. I love that you have gluten free options because so many places do not. The only thing that could make it better is the staff. Well, just one person. I had the same girl both times I came in and she seems like she does not like her job. She doesn’t smile, say thank you (huge for small businesses) and I sat at the bar where I witnessed it with every person who came in. I’ve been noticing it a lot with the younger generation, it’s such a bummer. A smile and a thank you go a long way! We will keep coming back no matter what because outside of those small interactions, the vibes are fantastic.

Sonia Jones

Beautiful hand-poured lattes and nice customer service. The also had at least one gluten free pastry option, I believe it was gluten free cake baked with Earl Grey tea. Always try to stop here when in Kansas City. Very nice.

Leah Lambart

This location is great because it's not as busy as some of the others. It's fast and delicious. We usually order ahead which saves time. The orders are usually correct. The food is fresh and healthier options are available. If you're eating gluten free you can usually find something that works. They have new drinks that are delicious.

BeckyBSellsKC

The artistry and creativity is amazing! I love the colors and uniqueness Christopher Elbow offers. While showing properties in downtown KC I popped in to check out what is new. They have adorable Easter box sets (see photos). I have given these chocolates as gifts to clients, friends and family for a long time and they never disappoint. They have gluten and dairy free options, but they still contain soy. Go check out all the new offerings! #kansascity #realtor #realestate #chocolates #kclocal #kcmo #kc #visitkc #art #love #realtorlife

Edward Kail

We have found it to be a great place for coffee and conversation, and they can do a gluten-free breakfast!

Sylver Wolfy

Absolutely lovely place worth checking out. I highly recommend the chia seed pudding for any of you vegan/gluten free nuts like me! Atmosphere is really nice, with lots of good seating

Jennifer Brunk

They were very accommodating in offering gluten free options. The atmosphere is very nice.

Judy L.

There's a fee but they let me try it free the first time. The astro turf is recycled, very smart use of it. Keeps dog paws cleaner than running through mud. I hope they get gluten free fries & safe items on the menu so I can eat next time.

Kristin Gallagher

Amazing food! Even a simple avacado toast was so good. I came after a workout and even got a protein shake. A little bit of something for everyone here. Grilled sandwiches, gluten free options, salads, cookies and beer. It's got it all! Need not be a cyclist to enjoy this little gem

Edward Riehle

Elle

So excited! South Plaza has been in need of more coffee shops and places to WFH The service is top notch and food delicious. Lots of gluten free options. Pro tip: You will need to sit at the espresso bar or bar upstairs for an outlet to plug in your computer. It is super busy and loud, so bring headphones! They have a microwave downstairs for pastries too.

Pietra Carrell

The egg bites and fruit cup were great. The gluten free cheesy bread was the real hero though. Good coffee. Service was as fast as can be expected at an airport with long lines.

Ellen Hutcheson

Great vinyl selection, the friendly staff around and delicious gluten free goodies and chai.

Shérry McGrath

The muffin was okay for being gluten-free. The latte was good was despite not being that well made.

Martin Rodriguez