Top 27 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Arlington

Dan

I recently stopped in with a member of the family with Celiac. First and most important, he didn’t end up in the ER due to food contamination. I had the blackened mahi mahi which was wonderful. The green beans were especially fresh and full of flavor. The bar selection was great and I appreciate the local brews. I look forward to visiting again. Thanks!

Dave M

I had dinner at True Food and it was excellent. Lots of menu variety for gluten free and vegan individuals. Our meatloaf (non gluten free) and burger were tasty, prepared exactly the way we requested. The service and ambience was outstanding. When you go, ask for Fernanda to be your waitress. She’s very customer oriented and kind. Emerson the Manager brought out our food and was very professional and helpful. True Food is a great place to eat!

Suzanne M

Serve Rise gf biscuits

Rhea's Rhealm

Really friendly staff. Spectacular food. Everything was fantastic. Recommend the turmeric ginger juice. Roast beef debris was heavenly. Gluten free options Clean place. Full bar.

Kash Arora

I got the lamb hash but gluten free and it was so warm and comforting. Amazing gluten free options, quick service and great options. There might be a line to order but moves pretty quickly!

Jasmin Khangura

They have great options for gluten and dairy free people. And the espresso tastes amazing. Getting a well made latte is sadly rare but Kaldi’s always does a great job.

Scott

I was craving a gluten free brownie to stress eat, and wanted to try something new, so I decided to order one from here. I’ve had much better brownies from small regional airports in Queensland (basically an Australian TexasFlorida) than what I had at Bakeshop. The brownie here was unfortunately dry and had a strange aftertaste. Weak. Maybe their other stuff is better, but they don’t offer anything else that’s labeled as gluten free.

Nonya Bisnus

The gluten free scones are also decent

Annaka Zaiser

Great gluten free food!

Sahithi Buddula

This place and the staff are awesome! We got the gluten free strawberry banana crepe and it was so so delicious and refreshing. The owner is so nice! Highly recommend:)

Zac Conn

My girlfriend and I were visiting DC for a wedding and we tried this place twice now and both times we were extremely blown away by just how awesome this place is. The staff is super friendly, the coffee and food is really good and what’s even better is they had gluten free options for my girlfriend. I had their breakfast sandwich and their honey dipped glazed doughnut which was SO GOOD. I’m really jealous we don’t have places like this in Florida where we live. I highly recommend this place if you want good coffee or pastries!

Hans Liu

Excellent atmosphere, quick service, and tasty pastries and sandwiches. A bit pricey, but they have a variety of options and they always taste fresh and well-made. Definitely would recommend for a quick bite, coffee, or brunch with a friend. I personally hope they can add more gluten free options in the future as well.

Lisa Mullett

Consistently good food and has gluten free options.

Anna Sullivan

Essence and Daisy are so helpful and kind- my spouse has a lot of medical food restrictions, and this is one of the only places we can go out to eat safely. Every staff member is patient, knowledgeable, and wonderful at what they do. <3 (As of 11/6/25, they have gluten-free bread without potato starch or other nightshades.)

Hannah Jordan

Great selection of all things Italian. Could use a few more gluten free options, but otherwise, love the wide selection of pasta, pizzas, cheeses, gelato, etc. Tuna salad in the refrigerator section really hit the spot the other day! Spumoni was divine.

Jessica Martin

A comfortable coffee place with a relaxing vibe to chat with friends or work on your computer. Good coffee and kind service too. They roast their beans in house so it’s not surprising. And while they don’t have many gluten-free food options, I did get a breakfast platter which they kindly changed out the bread for another item. It’s in a big square with a lot of other food options anyways.

Sara Alphani

Ok this may be my favorite lunch spot in the DC area. First of all the vast vegetarian menu is MUCH appreciated. I also try to eat gluten free and there are also many opportunities to modify to meet dietary needs. The menu is halal too so I have brought many friends with me. I really like the veggie plate. Amazing falafel and grape leaves. The hummus is chunky and delicious. Falafel pita also an amazing veggie choice! The French fry combo is an amazing deal. Overall great quality and customer service. I love that the owner is eager to meet dietary restrictions. And the employees are so considerate.

Cassall Spencer

Great find for those in the VA square area. My bubble tea was great! I noticed they've got gluten free options, health food, but also popcorn chicken and gummy bears. Something for whatever mood you're in. The place is very clean and the staff was nice and attentive.

Charlene P

I can't wait to go back. Great service (thank you Jimmy), delicious food, and yummy drinks. I'm a gluten free vegetarian and the restaurant was very accommodating to my dietary needs. My fiance friend eats everything and loved his meal (got the chicken quesadilla). Guacamole was good too! Vegan options look minimal, but I'm sure they would accommodate special requests (as they did for me).

Christopher Nie

Amazing local bakery with the best gluten-free scones we've ever had! Great coffee as well

Axé

Love three whistles!! Turtle latte is delicious. Food is tasty and they have gluten free options! Can always find street parking!

Lindsey Stiles

Hands down some of the best salads we've ever had! Also good gluten free markers. Would highly recommend!

Jessica Martin

Fast, fresh and flavorful! Servers are really kind too. You can tell this restaurant takes not only taste but texture and balance into account. And a very chill atmosphere to hang out in. I only wish that there was more clarity as to potential allergens since their dishes can be creative. Some typically gluten free items might not be gluten free.

Nicole

I really enjoy their drip coffee and their Gluten-free PB&J with flaxseed bites!

Bojana Andrejevic

Me and my husband love this place! I have a gluten and dairy allergy, so the staff is so accommodating. Always ask for traditional injeras, those are gluten free and the best! Our server Hana was so kind to make sure all is as it should be! Thank you , Hana!

Ryan Lawler

This is exactly what Waterpark needed. Affordable options that are appropriately sized and taste delicious. Bagels, toppings, dietary options like the gluten free yucca bread, and racked full of flavour. I give my strongest recommendation to Call Your Mother no matter where you go. I mean just look at my pic of the Sarasota Club! My major complaint for Waterpark kiosks is how they all have huge meals and you end up spending $20 with no option to spend less, but Call Your Mother keeps the prices they have used at all their other locations and I am much more likely to choose them than any other kiosk at waterpark.

Heath Fleming