Top 50 Gluten-Free Celiac Friendly Spots Across Ohio

Dawn Speidel

Great baked goods! Their scones are AMAZING!

Rebecca Duke

Absolutely fell in love with this place!! We were traveling and looking for a safe place to eat with celiac/severe gluten allergy as well as dairy free. The fact that Portia’s entire menu is gluten free and vegan was AMAZING so everything was completely safe!! We drank the mushroom lattes and split the breakfast burrito bowl and a waffle - the food was out of this world. Everyone on staff was so kind and in a great mood, and the space is cozy and colorful. Will definitely back if we find ourselves in Columbus again!

Rachel Lydy

Gluten free haven! Delicious comfort food. It is so hard to find fried gluten free food at other places because of cross contamination in the fryer, but here everything is safe for celiac! The empanadas and apple fritters were amazing!

Rachel Baker

Everything is gluten-free, and the food was delicious! Will be back!

Sarah Khoury

Love this bakery! The sun-dried tomato egg strata, butter biscuit, and apple pie bar tasted like homemade--delicious. Everything looked so good that we were having a hard time deciding what to get. If someone didn't know this place was gluten-free, they would not guess it! The atmosphere is very sweet and cozy. Looking forward to coming back! :)

T C

I can't have gluten or dairy anymore and it was a big change, haven't eaten much because I'm picky and have lost so much weight. I decided to try this place and it was phenomenal! I didn't even know this kind of food could taste this good!! I was actually able to feel satisfied after eating which doesn't happen anymore. I cried, I literally cried in the middle of eating! Thanks for the delicious food and for caring about people who have to deal with this!!

J Brookhouse

We dined here with a party of 7 following a white coat ceremony. The service was great, even though the restaurant was packed. A member of our party has significant food allergies and the waitress was knowledgeable and accommodating. She asked questions of the chef to ensure our party’s allergies were addressed. The restaurant offers a gluten free menu. Our food was excellent. Our party enjoyed dishes including Mahi Mahi, scallops, Grouper, short ribs, filet mignon, and burgers. The sides were on point and paired perfectly with the main course. We have been here before and will definitely return! Thank you to the staff, chefs and all employees at Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant, The Strand, Columbus, Ohio!

Julia Green

Wow the food tasted as good as it looked! Everything is vegan and gluten free but it doesn't taste like it is! We ordered the cheese plate which had so much variety and different flavors! Everything was so fresh, beautifully presented, and filling! We left with full stomachs. My favorite was the chocolate chip cookies. It was gooey but didn't leave me feeling icky like most sweets!

Andrea L

Excellent burgers! Great option for celiacs, staff is very knowledgeable. Gluten eating dad says if all GF was that good he would never eat gluten again 🤣

Alliyah McClendon

Absolutely loved this place! If you live around the area or happen to be in town this bakery is definitely a go to! I am 100% gluten free with celiac and when I tell you this is the best tasting baked goods I’ve had since I started my journey! I got the cinnamon rollup, beignet donuts, donut holes, muffin (berries), and quiche! Donuts were my fav! It is a little bit pricey but if you’re celiac you already know the drill! Definitely worth it especially when you get a little bit of everything!

Stacey Preston

Great food and a good sized gluten free menu.

Ash Holbert

They are amazing with allergies. They have great gluten free pizza and a tone of options. The gluten free cookie and Sunday is amazing!

Briana Gamble

I want to love Town Hall, as someone who has food allergies (gluten, dairy, & soy), but the last 2 times my order was made wrong. Both times they contained one of my allergies - the first time a burger came with cheese and the second time I was given the keto bun instead of the gluten free bun which contains dairy. The first time it was refunded since I was already home. The second time I was close by when I realized and they made it again. Food allergies are nothing to mess with though and to advertise as accommodating but consistently make food wrong is very frustrating. There’s clearly a lack of knowledge from staff or protocols are lacking.

John Morgan Gumm

First time here. It was highly rated on my wife’s gluten-free app. Amazing service, amazing food, amazing atmosphere.

Carrie Crutcher

Went for a family dinner this past Saturday. Service was great. We made reservations and we were sat immediately even tho it was packed. Our waitress was awesome. I have Celiac disease and felt totally comfortable and safe eating there and having to be gluten free. I want to give 5 stars instead of 4 but I just can’t because of the food. It really just wasn’t very good. I got a vegetable and rice dish with chicken that was lacking flavor majorly. Our appetizer was the “spicy” pimento dip that was hard and not spicy. It just didn’t fair well. My mom got shrimp pasta and said it was underwhelming. Daughter got chicken fingers and said the same thing . I’m going to go back and try again, maybe it’ll be better next time. I really want to like it since the rest of the experience was so good.

Eric S

Sort of happened across this place by chance when looking for a lunch spot, and really glad we did! I got a pickle pizza (didn't see it on the menu, but just ask about it), and it was really good! They also are gluten friendly, which was great for my wife. You can tell the owner was passionate about what he was doing! Wish we had a spot like this back home!

Heather Barker

My daughter with celiac eats here every time we are in Columbus. Best breakfast options.

Tini Mueller

One of the best gluten free places I have ever been. The wait staff is so knowledgeable when it comes to gluten free, the menu is so inclusive. I love it here so much! OH and the GLUTEN FREE chicken tenders… so good!!

Isaac Meats

I have only had good experiences at Figlio! I am gluten free (sensitive) and have not had any issues. The workers are very nice and knowledgeable!

Lisa M.

So disappointed that a lot of their homemade products contain awful ingredients. Gluten free donuts have artificial flavoring, poptarts have Red Food Dye 40, lots of products with high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavoring.

Bobbie Hughes

I was drawn by the gluten free menu. The coconut chicken was amazing. Very crispy and the coconut sauce is sweet. The egg drop soup was also delicious. I will be back to try the GF sweet and sour chicken. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Erin Trueman

Why do you offer gluten free options if you literally do not put effort into them? Gluten free cookies and cupcakes tasted like dog treats.

lydia gokey

Joe was my server and he was awesome! It’s always been hard eating out while having celiac and he took my allergy into heavy consideration

Rochelle Stapp

I was so excited to try Mediterranean food and was super lucky to find they had gluten free options. The owner’s son has gluten intolerance so they are very knowledgeable. The food was so good and the staff was absolutely lovely.

Heather Iacono

Absolutely fabulous authentic Mexican food, dedicated gluten free. AAAAA+++++

AmberLynn Dunn

My favorite bakery!!! the cupcakes are always on point!!

Rachelle Hadlock

I really wanted to like this place. I was terribly disappointed. I purchased a donut and a muffin. The donut was meh, not that great but edible. The muffin was terrible. I threw it away after a couple bites. I know gluten free baking is challenging. I have done it with much better results. I went out of my way to get there and I won't be back.

Dustin Greiner

Fantastic gluten free food, everything on the menu is gluten free or can be including the mac and cheese and onion rings. Service was excellent.

Hillary Nelson

10/10 recommend. As mentioned everything except the buns and some beer is gluten free but even better they take cross contact super seriously and keep those items separate from all others. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and really reassured me. My only problem was I only went once while visiting. Can’t recommend enough! Felt safe as a celiac eating here and most of my party had no idea it was all GF.

Bruce Griffin

Delicious. Great food and better service. Very gentrified hipster vibe. The majority of the menu is or can be made gluten free.

wed b

I would give 1000 stars if I could. I have a gluten and dairy intolerance and our server, Tyler, made sure I was eating GOOD. He got the kitchen to make gf/df bread specially for me, and was super accommodating explaining the menu items in depth and offering suggestions. He even brought me a plate of steamed veggies with my chicken & pasta. I ended up getting the pasta-your-way with gf gnocchi and grilled chicken, and he brought me a side of steamed veggies. He was accommodating, friendly, and on top of everyones table around us with the same level of service. Did I mention this was Valentine's day, one of their busiest days? This is going to become a regular restaurant for me, thank you Marcella's and thank you Tyler!!

Cory Chapman

A wonderful restaurant with amazing gluten free options. My wife enjoyed her first chicken Parmesan in years here. Very inviting and lovely atmosphere. The lasagna was delicious and the service was prompt. If you don’t want to sit at the bar, make sure to call ahead.

Geoff G

We have wanted to try this place a long time and it does not disappoint! Our waiter was super kind and confidently helped us order with recommendations as needed. Loved the lighting indoors and the outside eating area looked very cozy! (Can't say what their pet policy might be.) The food was stellar from start to finish. The chicken potato carrot soup was simple and refreshing like homemade from Baba. (I'm Macedonian not Italian lol.) Appetizer of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes covered in balsamic was fresh and a good portion for two. Gluten sensitive options that aren't a joke like some other places! She had the gluten free penne with Alfredo. I had the halibut with red sauce and kalamata olives. It was to die for. And a huge portion! We had the pistachio ricotta cake and the chocolate mousse for desert with espresso which was a lovely end to a perfect date night. Thank you so much, Giuseppe's! Look forward to coming again soon.

Hadear Marzooque

Great ambiance; love the candles. I was very impressed with the food quality and taste for celiac dietary restrictions. The in-house gluten free pasta was amazing. Everything was perfectly tasty, professional, classy and memorable

Olivia Evert

Always just kind folks and are always helpful when it comes to my food allergies. I can't have dairy or gluten and I get the Chicken Daal with no dairy and they always make it perfect and safe each time

Alice Schafrath

Great food, great service. And they have gluten free items.

Lilli Thompson

KENDELL IS AMAZING she was so accommodating with my celiacs and went above and beyond to make sure I was secure about all options! She was so amazing. The food is so good too! Caso is top dog

Gabe O.

Very good traditional American diner. The food was delicious and their service is great. They have a gluten free menu available on request.

Dalila Di Rienzo

Ciambelle di tutti i tipi! Opzioni senza glutine e vegane 🌱 hanno anche il caffè!

Cara Clark

I don't typically write reviews, but this place deserves recognition. I have family members and friends who are vegan and others who need gluten free options (For context: I can have gluten and am not vegan, but I'm always on the lookout for good options for family and friends). I've found this location is great for those options and for those who just want a good place to enjoy some coffee and pastries! The pastry and food options are fantastic (I got the bacon egg and cheese sandwich and the chocolate buckeye donut). The coffee is smooth and the staff are very friendly and work hard during the busy hours. The tables are clean, there's plenty of space to work on homework/office work, and the bathroom is single stall for those with bathroom shyness. 10/10 would recommend!

Jenna

Best gluten free breakfast. Mango Bacon Goat - amazing. We will definitely be back!!

Jen Pfleghaar

Large gluten free menu. It’s all marked. Meat is from a local farm Canal Junctions. The homemade salsa is amazing and fresh. Can’t beat this quality!

Trudy Crawford

The food was very good and they modified my order to be gluten and dairy free. I got the balsamic chicken and succotash and it was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant if you have food allergies

Ari Her

Love Old Scratch ! Urban atmosphere and gluten free options galore!

Dustin Greiner

A wide variety of gluten free options, the food was delicious and it’s attached to a cool book store you can check out while you wait because like all good places, it’s busy.

donna locher

Great gluten free sandwiches & desserts.

Toni Sacco

Homegrown hangout boasting craft beer and unique (and dare I say, gourmet) hotdog combos—personal favorite is the “Classy Lady”. Always delicious with excellent, speedy service. Delighted to see gluten free buns on the menu!

Sarah Balaban

They always have the best stuff. When birthdays come around I always have to pop in to grab my boy cupcakes so he doesn’t feel left out. He gets terrible eczema from gluten.

Shannon Dalton

We ate here for lunch. My wife has celiac, so we try choosing restaurants with options for her and Fretboard did not disappoint. More menu items than not are either gluten free or can be made gluten free; not something we are used to. She was able to get the fried fish and chips which she enjoyed very much. My daughter got the Nashville hot fried chicken and I got the pimento burger, both were also very good. Our service was incredibly polite and did a good job taking care of us. It is nice to eat at a restaurant and not feel like staff is being put out to accommodate a dietary restriction. Just wish we lived closer to go more often.

Maddy Wilm

This is my new favorite restaurant. Essentially everything on their menu is gluten free and so delicious even my nongluten free friends love it & cannot tell a difference. The food is an absolute 1000/10 BUT the service is incredible!! Megan & Eddie were SO personable, and they make us want to make this our regular spot! I can’t say enough positive things about this place! It’s a must try ESPECIALLY if you are gluten free!