Top 50 Gluten-Free Places Across Iowa for a Memorable Dinner Experience

Sredna

Really good service but we didn't really enjoy the food. We ordered off the gluten free menu and pasta didn't taste that great. Ordered the lobster meal but pieces were very small. Substitutions were common because they didn't have what was offered. Overall we felt disappointed in the meals.

Jacinda Daniel

Everything is gluten free which was amazing, I didn't have to worry about only getting to choose from two items on the menu. The salsa options were a bit odd, there was a cheese/yogurt type dip among the four they give you and it just didn't fit with the Latino flavors well, it was more Mediterranean in taste. Definitely pricier for how much food you get but the chips are a free refill. When I asked about diet pop options I was told they didn't have any but they have what appeared to be a full bar with a fountain pop sprayer (which normally would have at least one diet option). The only thing I could have to drink was water there (I'm a type one diabetic and regular pop is a bad situation).

Stephanie Dowdy

Love this place. Great gluten free options & excellent service!

Natalie Clark

I highly recommend any of the burgers, pizzas, and especially the chicken tenders. LOVE

Jennifer VanSickle

I come here for the gluten-free cakes and treats. Only once did I have an old slice, I won't pick the last one next time. Can't wait to see what's on the counter next time I pop in

Amber MacDowell

Beautiful restaurant, efficient and friendly server. It was fantastic that their gluten-free menu offered a wide variety of options. Excellent Chocolate Martini and the Creme Brule was perfect. We will definitely be back.

Mark Knight

I'm gluten free and was thrilled that Club Car had a separate GF menu that included a lot of choices. They even had GF soups!!! Fun atmosphere, great service and great food at reasonable prices. We really enjoyed Club Car and definitely will visit again.

Amy Medford

Delightful place. The food is amazing, the space is cozy, the atmosphere is neighborly. It is a local pub with really cool maps on the wall. They offer delicious vegan (and soy free !) food. It can even be gluten free. Service is great and friendly.

Jon Burk

Endless food and bottomless mimosas/bloody marys/mixed drinks is a hell of a way to start a weekend. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is delicious and there were plenty of options for gluten free eaters.

Emily Wright

My experience was great especially as someone that has celiacs and gets sick easily with cross contamination. They have a designated gluten free menu with so many options which I feel like is so hard to come by. Their staff was also on top of it. They make sure that they mark it as an allergy when putting through the order and then shortly after I ordered a manager came to our table to make sure that she had correct everything that I specifically ordered to ensure that they were extra careful handling my food. And while I never expect restaurants to be able to really accommodate me because it is difficult when they handle so many different gluten products It felt so nice to feel “normal” getting to eat out and feeling safe doing so. I truly can not say enough good things about my experience and the staff and give a huge kudos as I know they are like this with others who may have other sensitivities or allergies. Absolutely will make the two hour drive back to eat here again.

Jennifer Johnson

Absolutely amazing! So clean and inviting and comfortable! Also I have celiac disease and they accommodate my food allergies. I so appreciate it, this location was awesome!

Cortez Jones

Had the BEST experience here. Trying to find a restaurant that offers a gluten free menu as well as regular with no discernible differences in taste is 1 in a million and buzzard Billy’s is exactly that. Any time we ever come back it will be good at BB. Kristen, Kela and shiree are the best servers EVER!

Angeline Gulhaugen

Nice little upscale eatery. The food was good, and the service was fantastic. Prompt attention was paid to everyone in our party, and the atmosphere was fabulous. The Mediterranean quinoa salad was really good, and the pommes frites were perfectly cooked. I tried the Orange Chicken, and the Rocket Shrimp appetizer, which were both good. I tried the Spring Fling cocktail, which was served in a champagne glass and was both pretty and delicious at the same time. Our server was somehow both inconspicuous and still always attentive. She had an excellent knowledge of the gluten free options for one of our party, which was much appreciated. The prices are not even close to average, but I liked everything I had and would definitely go back again.

Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)

My chicken chiabatta sandwich was a bit dry and the food selection was limited, but they did have substantial gluten free options. The setting and staff were very nice, making it an overall excellent experience.

Chris Clark

They're pizza is fantastic & they've got the best gluten free crust I've ever had! The reason they have a perfect score is because they brought us the wrong pizza, but next they not only brought out the correct pizza, but it was also the largest size possible at no extra charge & they comped our drinks! Thet were extremely apologetic & everything was delicious. It was a long wait, but well worth it.

Hannah Yang

Incredible gluten free meal!!

James Travis

The gluten free options were excellent. I love having pinnaple as a side!

Laura Boenish

Best keto/gluten free food I’ve had!!!

Emilio

Ordered DoorDash , got my food , ate it and not even thirty minutes later I started to get sick, I have celiacs and ordered gluten free but it wasn’t gluten free, well I still got sick and now I’m dealing with vommitt , and passing blood in my stools. Please do a better job at using you’re dedicated areas to make pizza, never had any issues here until now.

Amelia W

I was really excited to go here and get gf crepes. The reviews made it seem super safe. We walked in a the staff was not friendly whatsoever, the girl practically threw the cups and water at our table. I was watching them cook the crepes and they cleaned everything with what looked like chemical cleaning spray. I was also nervous because I could only see the one container of nutella that they were using for all of the non-gf crepes and was questioning if they would open a new container. They didn’t, I watched them use the exact same knife and container for my crepe. Overall disappointed.

Kelly Gesling

Good pizza. Glad to see gluten-free crust options now available! Got a (huge) medium all Canadian bacon, half pineapple, half sauerkraut. Could definitely have used more sauerkraut! Other than that and the obnoxious post game day patrons at a nearby table, it was a good experience. Waiter was great!

Kaylie Carey

I ordered a special catering meal for a family dinner and was absolutely blown away by both the service and the food! They went above and beyond—creating a custom menu just for us, making flatbread per my special request (even a gluten-free version!), and communicating quickly and kindly throughout the whole process. When I came to pick it up, the staff was so friendly and welcoming—they even had me sampling things at the counter! I genuinely felt like I was at home. Everything was delicious, and I’ll definitely be coming back again and again!

frances Anderson

Some of the best gluten free pizza. Also everything is fresh and good. Love the blood orange lemonade.

Rob

Oryza has become a staple of our Asian food expeditions whenever the desire arises. The primary reason is my wife has Celiac’s and therefore must avoid gluten. Oryza fortunately uses corn based flour, not wheat. This wizardy allows food allergen victims to be able to eat from their diverse menu. Their food preparation is excellent. The atmosphere is chill. The service is fantastic. We’ve had only 1 negative experience and noticed that same server was not employed there for much longer. ANYWAYS- this is a great place for Asian cuisine. The owner is always friendly and recognizes us when we visit.

Brad Wiese

Had Gluten free options.

Stephanie Dowdy

We ate outside on the patio. Oh my the lettuce wraps are so so good! Excellent service and excellent gluten free menu!

Hunter Gonzales

Food was delicious and decently priced, so many gluten free options. Service was quick and simple nice but not always checking up on you but consistent service overall. Kinda nosy but private as well. Definitely would come back as an outastater 👏

Sonja Dicken

Cute diner with friendly staff and great food. We went with party of 6, some had breakfast, some salad or sandwich. Everyone enjoyed. I highly recommend the Bluebird juevos as it was excellent. They even had good gluten free pancakes for our celiac group member.

Michelle Julius

Lots of gf options! The manager explained the menu which was clearly marked with many gluten free options. We enjoy the cheese curds from their dedicated fryer. Thanks to the Find Me Gluten free app for helping us find a celiac safe dining opinion in North East Iowa!

Luis Colon

Beautiful, cozy, esay going, clean, delicious food and excellent service. If you're in town, make time to visit. Do come with an empty stomach, servings are on the plentyfull side!!! Great variety of offerings with gluten-free and vegetarian plates as well as local meats.

Shari Damaso

This is our favorite place for tasty affordable pizza that is easy to customize. The gluten-free options are fantastic!

Betsy McCarty

We had such a great experience! My friend & her daughter came from out of state to visit for my birthday. They are both allergic to wheat and her daughter has a total of 10 food allergies, one of them anaphylactic. They were more than accommodating. They checked and double checked ingredients and the chef/owner literally made her some specific au jus that she could eat. He made the French fries to order without the spices that she’s allergic too. He even brought out some extra fries for her to take home! Our appetizer- “hush money spuds” were so good we had them gobbled up in minutes! Highly recommend even if you are not gluten free! Everything was so delicious! Mac and cheese was like nothing I’ve ever eaten before. Totally worth the drive and even though I am not gluten free, I will definitely be back for their amazing food and service!! They also have gender neutral private bathrooms.

Amanda Frank

Trevor and Cordell did an incredible job! We get them almost everytime we come and their service never disappoints. They make each dining experience one to remember! The food is fire as always! Thankful for all the gluten-free options!

ReFarming Microgreens

Not bad option for Gluten Free casual dining. The GF beer is amazing, but no potato vodka option like the Map Room. There is only one GF bun, so don't expect a "hoagie" with the Philly Cheese Steak - the flavor of which is good, but not great. I shied away from the special coleslaw due to the accents about the cilantro, but when I asked for a taste, it was good. And the black bean salad was AMAZING! (despite the canned beans). Only mildly busy on this Monday happy hour, but very friendly customers! B.T. Is not a fan of women on their own (observed over 2hrs).

Rhea Baugher

The gentleman who was working seemingly alone was extremely helpful, the place was clean and cozy, and the food was amazing. Great selection, very tasty, and the menu included vegan and gluten-free items; my sister is allergic to gluten, eggs, and all things bovine, and she loves pizza, which makes Your Pie a dream come true for the family.

Ann Wiedenfeld

If you have not experienced Hawaiian Bros already it is time to go. Clean, well managed and the soft serve is dairy free, gluten free, non fat, plentiful and DELICIOUS!

Kaes DeGroot

Pizza was great, but more importantly to me, the staff were friendly, welcoming and made the experience enjoyable. The gluten free crust / pizza was very good and my family and I will definitely be going back.

Nicholas Kalianoff

Great place to sit on the patio or watch the games. Very conscious about gluten free options also. Good drinks, reasonable prices.

Paul Floyd

Best experience! Staff were super fun and friendly which after a full day of work was super refreshing. I have a gluten and dairy allergy and the staff were super aware and prepared my order safely. Changing out gloves using special container of sauce etc. The best part though was at the end when the team member cutting my pizza let me know they used a new clean pizza cutter. Thank you valley west blaze crew for giving this food allergy guy a safe place to eat.

Christeen

Burger shed had a separate Gluten-free menu. We all ordered from that menu as one in our family is Celiac. Food was great, gluten free buns were nice and was not charged extra for gf. It would be nice if they had a dedicated fryer for french fries, though. Celiac kids want fries too.

Shalen & Tiff DeBrower (Tee)

Great place if you have celiac family members!

Tanya Schmidt

I love Trumpet Blossom. I come here every time I come to Iowa city. The food is delicious and plant based. I am a meat eater, and yet I love all the dishes here. I feel like I miss nothing. As a gluten-free, dairy-free individual, I love knowing there's a restaurant I can come to, and I can nearly pick anything on the menu and know that it is safe for me to eat. They're also very conscious of gluten allergies and can accommodate with delicious options. This waste not, want not vibe make me feel at home and inclusive. I highly recommend the turmeric latte tastes wonderful, and it's full of antioxidants. You just can't beat going to a restaurant that gives you the vibe, the great food experience, and a feeling that you've enhanced your health when your done.

Lori Ingebritson

Kue’d is our favorite restaurant in the Waukee area. We have eaten inside but we usually get take out. We always are pleased with the quality of food, the accuracy of the orders and I’m especially happy with all of the gluten free choices!

Londa Vandegriend

The food is always great and they have a lot of delicious gluten free options! I brought some friends with last night and they loved the food and said they'd definitely be going back for more! Prices are reasonable too!

Tim Williams

Great burger place. Have Gluten-Free options for my daughter

Jon Popham

Friendly, upbeat staff work well together to deliver great service and great food. Prices are fair and Noodles delivers a good value. Fresh, natural ingredients meld together well to produce a flavor explosion in your mouth! I noticed some pasta offerings that were good for those who are gluten sensitive. Also, they offer ribbon sliced zucchini as a pasta alternative. Protein choices include grilled chicken, Parmesan Crusted chicken, steak, and others. It's not my cup of tea but they even have a plant-based 'chicken.' Overall I was thoroughly impressed and I'll be going back for more.

Kristy Droll

We had a wonderful meal at Tony’s. My daughter has celiac disease and there were so many gluten free options. The GF mozzarella sticks were AMAZING!! So nice to have gluten free options.

Peggy Albers

I had a gluten free pizza. It was Amazing!!!

Amber Evans

I have celiac disease and my husband and I ordered a GF cheeseburger pizza. The guy who answered the phone to take my order was great! He told me when I order to make sure they know I have celiac and they will get all fresh bags out to prevent CC. The pizza was fabulous! It’s been a long time since I have had pizza so this definitely was a treat! Great service and amazing pizza!

Amanda Duncan

The quality and taste of the Gluten-free options are amazing. The Gluten free buns are soft and not dry and the Gluten Free Mac and cheese had the texture and taste of regular Mac and cheese. I have had Celiacs for 15+years and was overly impressed. Thank you so much.