Top 28 Gluten-Free Dessert Havens Across the District of Columbia

Chris Mosier

Amazing gluten free bakery with THE BEST gluten free chocolate croissant outside of Paris! Every time I go to DC I stop here for treats. I appreciate they also have real food options (breakfast sandwiches & avocado toasts) and have some vegan options. The only point off they would get from me is that the building is not accessible (has stairs and not other entry). Definitely recommend stopping in!

Emily Hart

I HAD to stop here on my vacation because a large portion of my family is Celiac. I cannot digest gluten, so I was super excited to actually see a gluten free bakery! The entire case was stocked with pies and cakes. I couldn't accommodate storing that kind of stuff at that moment, so I got donut holes, cookies, and an ice cream sandwich. The donuts and cookies were delicious, and I can't tell you the last time I had an ice cream sandwich, so I was over the moon about being able to eat one and it tasted great! I'm hoping to stop back before heading home so I can take some goodies home to my family to share!

Matt Hamilton

1,000/10 cannot recommend Chaia enough! My wife and I fell in love with Chaia thanks to their brussels sprouts quesadilla and salsa verde, which we would highly, highly recommend. There's also a little park next door that can be used for especially nice days weather-wise. Because of our love for Chaia, my wife and I reached out to Chaia when we were looking for a venue to host a party for some family and friends coming to visit DC from out of town, and they put together an absolutely outstanding evening. Bettina (co-founder/co-CEO) was excellent throughout the planning process, making sure that the party was just as we wanted it. Even as our plans shifted a time or two, Bettina graciously worked with us to make sure that everything would be fine. The vegetarian and gluten-free dishes made accommodating various dietary restrictions incredibly easy, and as expected, the food and drinks were excellent. (Our guests raved to us about the food, especially the habenro pepita dip.) Leyla and Abigail, the staff who were on-site for the event, also went above and beyond to make the evening a great time. We are so thankful we had our celebration at Chaia, and we highly recommend it to anyone else looking for a venue for an intimate celebration!

Roberto Ruggiero

100% Gluten free. Paradise for celiacs. Chips with guacamole and amazing spicy sauces. Tacos with different meat and fish offerings. Remove the fried prawns, pork belly and duck. All very tasty.

Brett Murphy Hunt

Absolutely DELICIOUS tacos. OMG I wish I could teleport these to Boston. The cornbread was also so delicious!! What drew me to this place was the fact that the menu only marks what HAS gluten instead of what can be made gluten-free, suggesting that the menu is quite expansive for gluten-free diners. While yes, it is, the caveat is that there is significant cross-contamination for fried items. So, I was lured by the taquitos, but the bartender told me that they’re fried in the same oil as other items that aren’t gluten-free, hence the cross-contamination. I think they should be more straightforward about this on the menu when one looks online ahead of time. Otherwise an excellent experience with still some amazing choices.

Bart Gerstenblith

Delish and can safely do gluten free! We’ll be back!

Kara Sarita

Maybe it was the time of day, maybe my bar is lower because I am gluten free…but I loved it! I went around 2 on a weekday and was impressed by the ambiance, service, quality of beverage options and best of all…gluten free chicken and waffles?!!! Never have I ever. Unnecessarily pricey AF…but imo so is everything in DC, regardless of quality/quantify…so 🤷🏻‍♀️

Adam Billingsley

The Harvest Turkey Bowl on special was amazing and loaded with flavor. Cranberry Harissa Sauce with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Turkey, Green Beans and Basmati Rice this is the best gluten free Thanksgiving style meal ever!

Samantha S.

Mid experience. Good service and attention to detail. Prefer their reveler’s hour location/partner. Appreciated plenty of gluten free options

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.

Summer L

The food here is phenomenal. Our server was so knowledgeable and provided excellent service. They had several gluten free options. Highly recommend this place!

Brenda B

I really liked this restaurant. 99% of the items are gluten-free! I had the trio of salsa and guac and chips. The only things that were not gluten-free with the kids menu and the desserts. My only complaint is you have to ask what’s on every single taco. It’s not listed on their menus anywhere.But my server was super helpful and everything tasted amazing!

E.L. Marchant

We enjoyed a great dinner at Joe's. We were able to get a last-minute reservation while in town for one night. The food was excellent, but the service was top-notch, and I would give our server, Jeffery, 10 stars if I could. First, they were extremely accommodating with my extensive food allergies. My son and husband have no food allergies, so they got to enjoy a lot more than me. I opted for the grilled seafood platter that came with scallops, lobster, and shrimp and for a side sautted mushrooms. Everything was made gluten-free, also dairy, soy, peanut, and treenut free. It was hearty and delicious and I don't often enjoy a meal so much, especiallyseafood. It's hard to find places that can accommodating me. My son got filet with crab Oscar and my husband a ribeye with bearnaise. They shared a mashed potatoe and a lobster mac. Jeffery was attentive and funny, and we enjoyed his stories. It made the experience even better. We are looking forward to eating there again next time we are in town.

Kriston László

Best fast food restaurant in the USA, plus points for the gluten-free bun, but the service is terribly slow...

Greer Vinall

Absolutely recommend this place!! The cashier (Chris) was soo kind and helped me decide what to get. Got the grandezza and it was DELICIOUS!! They had TWO options for gluten free (bread & bagel) which is stellar. The staff were having a great time and catering to guests needs - which created such a fun atmosphere! Lots of laughter and smiles which we love to see. Will definitely be back to try more!!

Alicia Bentley

My friends and I had a fantastic time trying the Chef's Tasting Menu! The wine expert was very knowledgeable and let us sample wines before we bought them. The chef was also very accommodating of my friend's gluten allergy. Expensive and long (3+ hours), but that's part of the experience! Worth trying, if you can!

Alyssa Woods

The menu is well marked for allergies. I order takeout and come here fairly often and never get sick as a symptomatic celiac.

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.

Meredith Porter

I enjoy the Royal for relatively celiac safe gluten free brunch. I haven’t tried their evening food options, but they do have lovely cocktails. It is a QR code type place, so fellow celiacs should ask for the gf menu before ordering and mark their dishes with gluten allergy/celiac. I’ve approached the counter before with questions and staff were chill and helpful. Good brunch spot, good first date spot on quiet evenings. The food and drinks are consistently tasty. I usually get one of the arepas for brunch. They usually seem to use Oatly, though I ask each time I order a coffee drink that has milk. Note, it is quite loud inside at busy times (and occasionally loud outside from sirens passing by). Recommend reservations for busy times.

Lana Sytnik

When I'm passing by Foggy Bottom I always make it a point to stop by Bluestone Lane. Usually for a beet latte and their amazing gluten free banana bread. Always a treat!

Kyla Patterson

Tried to go on a Sunday at 6pm. They state online they are open until 7pm. Had been looking forward to it since we had heard they have gluten free batter. Got there and they were closed. Very disappointing.

Anthony Previte

Very tasty Indian restaurant in the heart of D.C. Came on a date and sat at the front-most table in the street-facing alcove, best table in the place imo with good views of both the restaurant and the street vibe. Drinks were very good. I recommend the Cardamom Gimlet if you're a fan of gin. Wife got the Pinky Up and also enjoyed it very much. I can't recommend the 'tellicherry hangar steak' enough, it was DELICIOUS and I'd order it a thousand times. Plenty of Gluten-free items on the menu as well; staff are aware of cross-contamination with wheat as well; I got my steak with the naan on a separate plate so my wife could try it. She had butter chicken and it was very on point to the traditional recipe, if maybe a bit sweeter. Overall a solid 'would definitely go again'.

Draia

I had heard many good reviews and had wanted to try this restaurant for a while. The restaurant is a nice place to have dinner with friends, enjoy a date night, or have a drink at the bar by yourself. I really liked the ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant, and the service, food, and drinks were good. I also appreciated that they had many vegan and gluten-free options. Our waiter recommended the 40-layer lasagna, and it was good. I will definitely be back for drinks and to try other items on their menu.

Roark Perry

We have been to the Nashville location many times, and we're so excited to try the location in DC. The food was great, and we now have new favorites that we hadn't tried before. This is a great place for anyone. But especially for those with celiac or just need gluten-free without the worry of cross contamination. The crispy zucchini is a must.

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.

Alan Rodriguez

Chae

Sad to say that their gluten free cookie missed the mark and I was totally disappointed. It was too crumbly and had a grainy mushy texture mixed with chocolate chips and walnuts. Gross.

Barbara Smith

Cornelia Cooper

Abigail Vargas

Our party of 4 had a wonderful meal at this restaurant. 2 of us are celiac or gluten intolerant, they have a whole gluten free menu and we were very satisfied with the food and the wonderful service.

Martha Carol

Grace L

Great atmosphere and amazing service! Cool place to sit down and get some homework done. I was lucky enough to find a seat right away, but it was crowded- the place seems very popular! I got an iced oat milk latte with lavender and it was very good! I also got a gluten-free chocolate muffin, but it was honestly pretty dry, so I wouldn't recommend it.

Gili Reeves

I got the avocado bacon burger and it was delicious 😋. My friend got a gluten free burger and also liked it, in particular the gluten free bun was very good, above average. The food was made quickly, the bathrooms were nice, and they have made the switch to having two gender neutral, single person bathrooms instead of arbitrarily labeling them. Would recommend for a quick bite to eat down by the wharf.

Alessandro Mauri

Chic place, separate menu for celiacs/coeliacs/celiac disease/gluten-free/gluten free/without gluten. Attentive and friendly service, the food wasn't the best but no problems whatsoever.

Brian Jordon

Robert Marshall

Leah C

This was my third time at O-Ku and they did not disappoint. Our waitress was so nice and helpful with our gluten free diet. She made sure to check with the kitchen several times on items. My friend and I ordered cocktails and special sushi rolls that had Happy Hour prices (5-7pm!), along with the chicken karaage which is my FAVORITE. Seriously, I would order that item ten times over. Their ubi brownie for dessert was great, too, though I wish it was bigger tbh. They have gluten free items and separate menu which is perfect.

Kate Mitchell

We celebrated a friend's birthday here and everything was so delicious. We were especially grateful for how thoughtful and helpful the staff was for my friend's gluten allergy (she is celiac). Great spot for anyone, but definitely gluten-free friendly :)

Warphammer

Super friendly staff, and my gluten-free bagel breakfast sandwich was GREAT.

Jennifer Schaffer

A beautiful restaurant with amazing views and delicious food. The staff were very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Two members of the party are gluten intolerant so this was very helpful. The drinks were also tasty!

Jenne Acevedo

Good GF chicken pad Thai with some gluten free options on the menu. A few GF appetizers and entrees. While I liked my meal, it had a fishy taste to it, which I found odd, but not at all bad. The regular pad Thai on the menu is with shrimp, so I wondered if that might be why. This little place is next to CityCenter. Great location.

Esperanza Hunt

Lawren Wooten

Got a sun city on cinnamon raisin and tho most of it was tasty, the bacon was all fat...boyfriend had a gluten free sandwich and that was good.

Elaine Butler

Emy Moore

Jodi Langellotti

The food was fantastic and the service even better! They were able to accommodate my gluten and egg allergies and everyone was able to find something that appealed to them. Its a great menu with something for everyone. Great view of Nationals Park from the second floor. The atmosphere is a really cool art deco, Gatsby-esque style. However, it is a little dark if you're over 40, lol. Be prepared to use your phone in the bathroom to check for messes - it's a black toilet on a black floor with very little light 🤣.

Todd Lee

Lior Seidel

Ellen Everly

Lior Seidel