Top 14 Gluten-Free Dessert Havens to Explore in Richmond

Allison Harris

Nowhere compares to the quality. Both gluten free and dairy free options, and they don’t pack a ton of sugar in anything where it’s hard to eat. I’ve never ordered something that made me feel bad or give me any sugar rushes. Big fan of this place.

Stacey Vann

My husband and I got our wedding cake and cupcakes done through Pearl's, and we are so happy with how everything turned out! We had a complimentary tasting a few months before. We had gluten-free and vegan guests, and Pearl's was able to make cupcakes for those needs which was really important to us. They worked with us to get exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend!

Debbie Lynn

Best Gluten Free desserts ever!!!

Kate

Great alternative brunch spot! Excellent GF waffles (both sweet and savory), but GF protein choices are limited. This spot consistently makes a kick ass cup of coffee.

Linde Chappelear

Went for a late lunch after visiting the Childrens Museum. The burgers were phenomenal, very tasty beef and homemade gluten free buns. Duck fat fries were an extra special treat. Topped it all off with milkshakes.

Michelle Kooi

Fun Creperie in Richmond. When you get to the building you have to walk up the stairs and the door opens up to a main floor. The hallway you face looks like a little town. The hostess will greet you and ask what your seating prefer. They have the option of outdoor seating, there is also an upstairs floor. They have a lot of options for crepes, including nin crepe items. There are cocktails and hot drinks. I also noticed a kids menu, vegetarian and gluten free options. This trip is my first here and I ordered two crepes a savory and sweet. The savory one was the Carbonara crepe. This crepe looked fancy and tasted rich. The crepes are packed full. Personally I found it a bit too rich or salty, not sure if it was the pesto adding to an already cheesy chicken bacon filled crepe. The sweet crepe I ordered was the Tirimisu. The tirimisu crepe was decadent and delicious and very filling. Overall it was a great experience. I did find their hours a little later (most Creperies I have come across are open in the morning). At the time of this review they opened at 11 am on Saturday.

Jacqueline Hamlin

I was like how diverse can the menu be, aren’t crepes basically dessert? Then was like this is kinda pricey- guys- this place is incredible and the food is next level and the menu is awesome. I am a convert and will 100% be back- we loved it- kids menu was great- great happy hour even on weekends- gluten free crepes were so good- you guys have to try it out!

Nature’s Art

I got the classic station2 burger!! Gluten free bun!! It was really good. The bun was sooo soft and delicious. The burger was thick so it could’ve used a lot more seasoning. The chili was okay, there were too many beans in my opinion and I wish they gave me more cheese to add in it but it was still pretty good. yummy! I wish they had a dedicated gluten free fryer because I would’ve been able to get fries here instead of somewhere else.

Isaac AA Jr

The staff were very welcoming and allowed samples of the flavors. They were able to make a cup of late night coffee. There are plenty of vegan, dairy free, and gluten-free flavors. The space is super clean and decorated well for the holidays. They had holiday plants for sale. Great space and will return again.

Allen Ayuninjam

12/10. This place is phenomenal. The food and service were both top notch. Also, lucky for me they have A LOT of gluten free options, for those who have allergies or sensitivities to gluten. I figured they would have at least a few options but according to our server, either the owner or the head chef has celiac so they try to incorporate several gluten free options for guests. So we ordered the fried broccolette, the seven hills 16 oz ribeye, and the Greg’s catch of the day. The broccolette might not sound that interesting but it was actually super delicious and 10 times better than we thought it would be. We only ordered after our server (i think her name is Kat) recommended it. The ribeye was really good on its own, but the Greg’s catch was the pride and joy of the evening. I didn’t know what panisse was before this evening and now I know it’s one of my favorite food items. It was paired with a trout/salmon like fish and it had a sauce spread all around it too. That dish would be my recommendation to anyone. Our server, Kat, explained a lot to us and was super helpful with recommendations. Definitely coming back.

Alethrial Sylviianel

Three years ago I stopped by here on a whim. I had gotten tired of eating at the same restaurants, and wanted to try something different. Thank God I did! I’m gluten free and dairy free (and very picky), and can dine here with no issues. The food has always been great. Most importantly, I made friends with the owner, Tom, during my frequent visits. Tom works very hard and puts his all into this place. I’ve observed him dealing with his regulars, with the new folks, and with the not-so-nice folks. He handles everything with such grace! I’ve since brought other members of my family, and he always asks about them. The other servers who have been there awhile know my face and always ask where I have been if it’s been some time since I last visited. Although I work in a different city now, I still do my best to come back here because this place is so special. If you haven’t tried Pho1Grill yet, please do! :D

Maija Penn

Myself and my party had a wonderful brunch. We were celebrating a successful bridal dress pick and engagement. Our waitress Sophie was lovely. Drinks and good was overall tasty. I was glad my vegan and gluten intolerant friends were able to find food they enjoyed. One of the shrimp dishes had a sauce that needed more body, but overall it was a good experience. Definitely would come again!

Alessa Bazzi

I want to start by saying I have been to this restaurant before and have had MUCH different experiences. My rating is based on this experience. We ordered wine and two of the artichoke appetizers. The bottle we ordered was mid priced, they were out of it and we were immediately pitched the most expensive bottle only to find out our server hadn’t even tried it. We went with a different bottle after that. We had 2 very serious allergies celiac (gluten) and dairy. Both appetizers came out with cheese, our server didn’t come back fifteen minutes after they arrived so someone went up to the bar and said something. It took 20 more minutes to receive a new plate without apology. When we got our check we were charged for THREE appetizers rather than TWO. When we said something the server said “well you ate them didn’t you?” The plates were never removed from our table, while two people had allergies no one else did. We left one of the appetizers with cheese untouched and only assumed we should eat them when the new appetizer was brought to the table and no one removed the old ones (so we ate the rest even though it was cold). Overall one of the worst Richmond experiences I’ve ever had. Before we left we were told they “offer happy hour”.

Alan Garcia

We had a great time dining with a friend who was visiting from out of town. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The menu had a nice variety of options to choose from.

Lee

I got the triple chocolate chip cookie with ice cream on top. The cookie was gooey with some crisp on the edges, and the ice cream (Dreamweaver flavor) was soft and creamy. I also got some other flavors, and each are delicious. They offer many wonderful options, including gluten-free and vegan cookies. The workers were polite and the store was very clean. Definitely my favorite cookie store.

Mara

EXPENSIVE. They nickel and dime you...but I still wanted to try bc I'm gluten free and they are the only fast food place in Richmond area that has a greasy, fatty, almost no meat fast food burger on gluten free bread lol. I went for the experience. There are no combos and the food is not packed to go in a form that will be hot when you get home, not 5 min away or to chester. Milkshake was good, huge serving. Chicken bites are extremely over priced. 4 nuggets is $5, a fry (small is only size) with cheese was $7, my shake was $7. My burger was $11, my husband's regular, smaller burger was $7. Cool whip for shale and Pickles on his burger and sauce on side of fries and gluten free bun (this is normal) was all extra. If you like wilted lettuce instead of bread on your hot cheeseburger, also extra. I did really like how they packed allergies items separately and labeled and it was pointed out. I'd eat here again but I can't afford to do it often.

Jeff Dodge

Went today. Bought a dozen different gluten free cookies. The family says 5 stars

Cara Kinning

A wonderful place for bagels, breakfast, coffee, and meeting friends to catch up. I hadn't been here in years because I'm gluten intolerant, but I decided to take a pill and have a bagel and "shmear" (as they call it) anyway, and it was worth it. They have a great variety of bagels, although I do miss the cinnamon crunch flavor I used to get here. It was phenomenal. I didn't sit out on the patio since it was 97° out, but on nice days, that's always a pleasure.

Brittany Herrera

We visited this cute little place while on vacation in the area. Absolutely phenomenal place if you love your ice cream. We had someone with a gluten sensitivity, and all their flavors are labeled for any allergies you might have. Not to mention how amazing the ice cream tasted. Definitely a go to for when we're in the area!!

janie kaplan

Minglewood Bakery offers a delicious selection of scones and cookies that are soy, dairy and gluten-free (!!!) in addition to their other vegan baked goods. Most bakeries just throw too much sugar or other sweeteners in to make up for the fact that there is no diary or gluten. But Minglewood actually balances the taste experience, nothing is overly sweet, and you can experience the other flavors. The textures are also great (which if you are gluten-free, you know it's hard to get good chewy textures without being overly dry). The Raspberry Jam cookies are wonderful. And my husband, who is not vegan and has no allergies, didn't even realize he was eating vegan deviled eggs and chicken salad. It was so tasty and the textures were close to real chicken salad. Minglewood Bakery is my happy place. You won't be sorry you stopped by.

Joyce Drakeford

Fantastic gluten free options!! Best icecream I've ever had! The staff was amazing and accommodating of my gluten allergy!!