Top 22 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Alexandria

Rey Alexander

I had not been here in about 8 years but my brain remembered that the food was amazing. I'm now gluten free and I was impressed by the options. The food was phenomenal just like I remembered. The prices weren't as high as I remembered which was a nice treat!

Katherine Johnson

I've been going here for several years now, and the food never disappoints. This locally-owned restaurant serves healthy, delicious and carefully prepared food -- from delicious gluten-free crêpes to fresh fish. For those looking to binge eat and complain about the portion size, this is not the place to go. For those interested in a healthy, fresh, and delicious French meal however, this place is highly-recommended. It is without doubt one of the best restaurants in Old Town Alexandria.

Caroline Easton

Love their espresso beans for home! They have a nice selection of pastries, both gluten free and regular.

Ryan Lawler

Great service, really fun place to eat, and delicious gluten free food. From the breakfast sandwich to the cookies it was all amazing. I’ll definitely be back.

Allison G.

I'm rarely able to get a seat here (do people camp out or do I have comically poor timing?), but I love their espresso drinks and the fact they carry gluten-free goodies from the Happy Tart. Their Nutella latte is a special treat on a cold day for sure.

Keara Gordon

I have mixed reviews here and have also seen lots of reviews that rave about gluten free. Let’s make this clear the baked goods are not necessarily the safest gluten-free to eat. They are all in the same case with other non-gluten-free baked goods crumbs everywhere next to each other and touching. It is gluten-free friendly so if you do not have celiac disease, I would recommend getting a baked good if you just eat gluten-free as fad diet. Gluten intolerant people eat at risk, but celiac disease people do not eat their baked goods. Their sandwiches are amazing!! Their other gluten-free friendly menu I always go into order and I make sure that they use cooking utensils and separate knives and separate everything while making my gluten-free sandwich on gluten-free bread so it will be celiac safe, but you have to go through the instructions with them or the chefs will just use, the same knives and everything else that they use for a regular gluten sandwich. Celiac celiac should stay away from their desserts. A lot of these reviews talking about gluten-free or misleading because they don’t talk about how gluten-free desserts are and they’re not celiac safe.

kristina hibshman

Gluten free bread that actually is delicious. They offer recommendations and free slices

Josef Schachner

Very nice French restaurant, run by a husband & wife team. We went for the 4 course menu, or variations of it. The where very accommodating for our dietary issues (gluten ;-) , vegetarian, nuts). The food was very good, my oysters and scallops in particular excellent. The service was attentive and friendly. Would go again.

Laura C

Very tasty GF banana bread!

Matthew Campbell

Good food, gluten-free options available, pretty decent coffee. Great location

Matthew Campbell

Great coffee and gluten free gelato options

Atik

A very interesting and nice cafe with a very diverse group of visitors. The smell of the hot croissant in the cafe was really appetizing, though I can’t eat gluten. The atmosphere is also nice. Visit it when you are in the area.

Robert DiDonato

I’m visiting from Miami and I could have lunch here every day. I tried all the juices, avocado toast, the tuna sandwich on gluten free bread was the best I’ve ever had. The snickers bar is a must.

Steve (Metagrapher)

Staff was friendly and the food was good, but over $20 for a beverage and a cookie make this a rare stop for me, but my celiac friend finds this to be her favorite spot, so hard to question that. If you have specific dietary needs, this is a great tasting place to meet those needs. ... And my cookie and juice were nutritionally satisfying ;)

jennifer espinoza

OMG so stupidly delicious. I can’t even! I had the gluten free avocado toast and could have just died happily after my last bite. I think avocado toast is overrated, but this makes me understand the hype of avocado toast

Fatima A

Solid cortado (I've been on the hunt for a good one for the last 5-6 coffee places I've been to, and this cortado was up there). Solid arugula salad, super fresh. Lovely outdoor seating on a gorgeous day. Person working there read ingredients on salad dressing to make sure was allergen free for my particular needs. Also have some gluten free desserts. Will return!

Katherine Hedrick

I visited the Café on a Saturday morning and despite it being quite busy, the food, drinks, and service were still wonderful. The server taking our order was very knowledgeable about food allergies and was able to recommend options for my gluten free diet (FYI - the gluten free crepes are NOT celiac-safe). There is not a lot of parking, but it is worth the walk through Old Town to get here because the ambiance is cozy and warm - perfect for a fall morning.

Sarah Woldekidan

I’ve been looking for a local bakery for a while now and I think I’ve found it! Everything looks and smells delicious! They have coffee (hot and iced), they have breakfast sandwiches, pastries (vegan and gluten free options), lunch sandwiches and a connected business that has burgers and fried chicken sandwiches! I got their breakfast burrito and tried it as soon as I got to the car. OMG! So delicious! I’m so thankful for Addy, she answered every question and when I saw the reward program pop up when I used my Apple Card, I was so impressed! I think it’s a new thing they recently started and it’s genius! I think I found my new favorite place 😭

Emily Apgar

I love this place and I'm so glad to have a local coffee shop in this area. The coffee is also AMAZING. Best latte I've maybe ever had. They have great light food options, and lots of varieties of pastries. This includes gluten free food and gluten free pastries which is nice to see. I'm definitely planning to spend some remote work time here. Also it's a really pretty space!

Lindsey Conklin

I had a private event here for my best friends, mom, sister, and niece the day before my wedding. I reserved the back room and got the unlimited spread. My friends and family loved it and my mom friends wished they had one in their cities to take their younger daughters. The staff were wonderful and attentive, especially to my 5 yo niece. They made her PB&J, Nutella, and strawberry & cream cheese sandwiches (although she also loved the smoked salmon ones!). They also made a special tier for me since I can't eat gluten and dairy and try to avoid eggs too - it's no easy feat to make food for me. For a private event, my recommendation is to go all out, get the back room, and do the unlimited spread - we were all stuffed!

Julie Holdren

## Gluten-Free Pizza crust Paradise at The Italian Place! If you're searching for delicious, authentic Italian food that caters to gluten-free needs, look no further than The Italian Place in Old Town Alexandria. I recently discovered their gluten-free pizza crust, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer. **Flavorful:**

Alyson Bass

The coffee tasted good! They have gluten free scones.