Top 38 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Discover in Northeast Washington

Marissa Young

Food was delicious and the staff was so kind! I love that it is 100% gluten free (but you can’t even tell!)

Kristina M

I recently became gluten & dairy free and tried this place while in DC. DC Dosa is friendly toward both dietary restrictions. The woman running the booth solo was super nice. I had the white lentil dosa with the masala potatoes and the coconut chutney and onion tamarind on the side. All super good. A little pricey at $16.50 but you do get a large dosa. I recommend.

Jaime Mier

Very tasty food. It is a practical place although not attractive to the eye. Gluten free

P Cahiwat

comfortable setting and knowledgeable staff. had dinner with family who has celiac and they were able to accommodate them appropriately.

Leah C

This is the second time I’ve been to Laos in Town, and I can’t wait to come again. Our server, Logan, was very knowledgeable about the food and recommended great gluten free options for me (and vegan for my guest). I got the chive cakes, ping gai chicken cashew curry, and coconut ice cream. Great dinner!

Patrick Fleming

Hamburger and chicken sandwich place with gluten free options. They even place the gluten free items on a separate tray if you tell them it's allergy related.

Mary Dolan

The go to for a quick bite in Union Station. ALWAYS friendly people working there. Very considerate of ALL patrons and very careful about gluten allergies. Special shout out to Luis and TJ who made a cold dreary day a little brighter.

Trinity Torres

Phenomenal! Absolutely so delicious! The server (girl) was so so kind and sweet. They gave us two things on the house as well. Seriously the best meat and they even had gluten free injera! So delicious and generous portion size! We got the deluxe meat combo (27) - highly recommend as you get to try everything!

Ama BE

The vibe was so warm and friendly, and the food absolutely delicious. I wasn’t very hungry and I avoid gluten which is usually a chore to navigate at restaurants. But the restaurant owner recommended the Samosa Chana Chaat which was DIVINE. Perfect flavors, portions, This spot is nowhere close to home but I’m already plotting my return.

Deanna Hume-Cheatwood

Wow, we LOVED all of our sandwiches! Their gluten free bagels were delicious! Excellent service, highly recommend!

Vanessa Boralli

Delicious gluten free options

Keyona

This place is absolutely delicious! It's inside a food hall that is cute and has a quiet vibe, at least during the weekday. Almost everything on the menu is gluten free too! Love it! Wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often.

Kara Citarella

Delicious food with gluten free options! Service was great! We waited a bit too long for the check, but everyone was so nice! Will definitely come back again!

Maura Postlethwait

I absolutely love the vibe of this spot. It’s super casual. You order off a QR code and then order at the bar for drinks. You can tell it’s a real locals spot. We got the butter chicken and chicken tikka and added “celiac-gluten allergy” when ordering and didn’t have a problem. Best Indian food I’ve personally ever had.

Brianne Fischer

We enjoyed our dinner at Daru. The food is really different and delicious. It is elevated without being pretentious and the portion sizes are good. The cocktails are also unique, and while expensive, at least they’re not the same old. The gluten free items were clearly labeled on a gluten free marked up menu. I felt there were plenty of options. I generally dislike the mandatory 20% service charge, and believe it leads to menu price distortion. However I heard the servers say to each table that 20% was included in the check. We would have tipped at least 20% anyways.

Roelof van Heerden

Do not waste your time walking 16 minutes from the station to go to this place because you saw a great review on Google. First of all they don’t open their kitchen till 4pm and secondly, if before 4 you cannot even get a gluten free sandwich. Wont see me again.

Ryan D

Maybe the ultimate romantic restaurant in DC? What a delight of an establishment - cozy, intimate, incredibly chic and exceeded our expectations in every way. The menu is robust and can be modified well to meet any dietary requirements - my wife, who is gluten and dairy free, had no problem putting together an incredible meal. The calamari is one of the best I've had in DC, and we both enjoyed steak frittes and the beef bourguignon as the main course - would highly recommend both. The atmosphere is like none other - the alcoves that allow intimate dining for two are a must to enjoy conversation while still taking in the Parisian chic of the decorations, lighting and other touches that make you a Francophile for the evening. The service was warm, friendly and knew the menu very well to help with the dietary recommendations referenced above. Simply put - if you are looking for a very unique, romantic and quality dining experience, you will not regret Bistro Cacao.

Akeem Alade

One of my new favorite coffee shops! You walk in and the aesthetic makes you feel at peace. As a first timer, I was stuck between a few seemingly interesting items, and Paola, who was at the register, was able to tell me a bit more about my choices and select a meal. SN, the rose steak sandwich, with gluten free bread, was bomb!

Kathryn H

No one beats Chick-fil-A drive-thru service! There's 20 to 30 other cars in the line I still only takes five or six minutes to get my food. And that's even though I have a gluten-free allergy order! Food is always delicious, hot, and correct!

Lori Pitts

I love this place! The food options are so creative and I love that everything is healthy. They offer lots of gluten free options and I love their giant chocolate/peanut butter cups. I also love the ambiance! Their patio is so cute and heated/enclosed in the winter so you can enjoy it year round. The manager and staff at the location near Union Market are very helpful and friendly as well. My new favorite spot!

Nathan Newman

Excellent food. Something for everyone (fish, steak, pasta, gluten-free, vegan). All of our meals looked, smelled and tasted amazing, simply delicious (try the cassoulet). Staffed by sincerely friendly and knowledgeable servers and bartenders (probably the best Manhattan I have had in my life). We dined in the evening and the candlelit ambience was warm and welcoming. Whether you are dressed up or dressed casual, you won't feel out of place. I look forward to returning and recommend this to locals and anyone visiting this part of DC.

Joshua Trinidad

Delicious! The gluten free fried cauliflower and fried chicken are amazing. Everything was seasoned really well and fresh.

Veda

It was clean inside and the service was fantastic! We wanted something quick and tasty and the subs were delicious! I didn't know they had gluten-free bread now! I'll be back!

eyerusalem solomon

Eden's cooking never disappoints. Starting from her 100% teff. gluten free enjera ( baked in promises) to her delightfully seasoned and cooked to perfection veritety of meat and vegitable dishes, Eden's kitchen is where you go to eat a home cooked meal. She now has a beautiful outdoor seating area and your food reaches your table in a timely manner.

AG

Never have I ever enjoyed as sandwich as much ... Perhaps in my entire life!! This place is a total gem that we just happened upon, got a smoked salmon with tomatoes, greens and avocado on gluten free bread... Delicious. I wanted to eat more like the smoked hummus, the shrimp salad and smoked tofu but honestly couldn't fit it in 😂. This place is incredible!!

Rajvir Singh

This place is something special!! Food is delicious, their gluten free options are spectacular, and very reasonably priced!

Peggy Reilly

We were seeking gluten free wings and struck gold! The owner was great. He offered to make them without flour. The old bay wings were delicious. Can’t wait to try more of their food.

Ashley

No pictures because the food is all gone! I ordered their fettuccine Alfredo with gluten free pasta with a side of their bolognese sauce. BAYBAY!!! I mixed the pasta with the meat sauce (fat, I know - but I was eating my feelings) and it took me to another place spiritually. The meat sauce was perfectly seasoned and the Alfredo sauce had a light but refined taste! Not at all buttery. The portions were quite large! I had enough for two sizable meals. I even have extra meat sauce. I can’t wait to have their gluten free penne next.

Madeleine “Maddy” Easley

They always have really nice people working, always get our order right and help to keep things moving pretty quickly. They’re gluten-free options for breakfast are great, because I also like to get it without me so the breakfast bowl with eggs and hashbrowns is amazing. My partner loves the regular breakfast wrap for non-gluten free folks.

Marisa Sterling-Abram

Stopped by on a Friday for lunch. Not very busy and easy to find a table. My husband got the meatball sandwich and I got the buffalo chicken sandwich with gluten free bread. Both were really good. Chips are extra. They have a cute little market with wine beer and snacks. Dogs were allowed inside. We'll come back again for coffee breakfast sandwiches.

Madeleine “Maddy” Easley

Update 6/28: Still love this place! Can’t go wrong with the gluten free and vegetarian pad Thai with tofu or the gluten free chicken pineapple fried rice. Love the steamed veggies too! We absolutely love their food! We always get carry out since we live so close, but their food is great! We always get the tofu with pad Thai, since it’s an amazing gluten free and vegetarian option, and the pineapple fried rice with chicken for my partner. He especially loves the cashews in it and it’s why Salads Thai has his favorite pineapple fried rice! We have not tried much else since we just love these both so much, other than the mixed veggies that are also really great as a gluten free(I always get veggies without sauces just to be safe) and vegetarian option. We look forward to the two or three times a month we order!!

Emily Larson

I had a great gluten free experience here. The server was knowledgeable and explained the entire allergy-friendly process from order to delivery. They made menu modifications and a manager delivered my meal with additional assurance that it was cross contamination free. Highly recommended for those that are celiac or gluten sensitive.

Sonya Hu

Solid Mediterranean bowls, salads, and pitas topped with a variety of fresh ingredients and perfect for a relatively tasty, quick, and affordable meal. The concept is pretty similar to CAVA -- you can either build your own by choosing a base, main, and toppings, or you can pick from one of their chef-curated options. I usually opt to build my own with their salmon fillet or roasted butternut squash over kale, and topped with all the veggies and hummus. All of their veggies are super fresh, and their sauces all pack a ton of flavor (watch out for the spicy ones -- they actually are quite spicy). Their salmon fillets tend to be very small and a touch dry, as I assume they've been sitting under the heat lamp for a while, but they still pack a good flavor. Although the food is solid, it's generally not my first choice for fast-casual Mediterranean fare, as (1) they're not always aware of which allergens are in their food, and (2) despite being a fast-casual spot, service can often be quite delayed. Starting with the first -- the staff is wonderful at handling dietary restrictions; they'll put on new gloves, make sure your order is on a clean service (i.e., new foil or bowl), and avoid working on other orders at the same time as yours. However, I'm worried they haven't been told what all the allergens are in all of their ingredients. For example, I've received their gluten-free falafel pita box at several catered office lunches, and, unfortunately, ended up feeling pretty sick afterwards. Although I appreciate that they have a gluten-free pita (although it does taste pretty dismal) and that they have gluten-free options for desserts and sides, I don't believe their falafel is gluten-free (or maybe it's something in the rice or one of the toppings...I'm not entirely sure what it is or if there's just some cross-contamination, but something in those boxes definitely isn't sitting right with me). Beyond dietary restrictions, the only other drawback to Roti is that it's not always as speedy as advertised, which is not at all the fault of the employees. Every time I go in, there are usually only 1-2 people working the entire restaurant, fielding a slew of both in-person and mobile orders. This naturally creates a delay in getting out all orders; for example, I'll sometimes wait upwards of 30+ min. for a line of five or so in-person customers because the staff is so swamped with mobile orders. On the flip side, if you get a mobile order, definitely go to pick it up instead of using their delivery service (which includes third-party apps like UberEats, as Roti opts to use their own drivers for those services). I usually have to wait over 45 min. for a delivery order, despite the quoted wait time of 15 min. and that my apartment is less than 2 miles away from the restaurant. All in all, I think Roti is a solid place for fresh, flavor-packed Mediterranean bowls, salads, and pitas. However, I would recommend caution if you have dietary restrictions or if you're in a huge rush.

Gloria Lopez

Buffalo Cauliflower amazing from F#CK Gluten

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Sam Miller

Saw it on Uber eats, I don't know if it's new. Amazing food!!!!! And I don't have to worry about gluten, which is actually crazy for a restaurant that uses soy sauce. As someone with a million dietary restrictions, I think this place is going to make my life a little easier.

Aileen Andres

Great space and vibe. The mozzarella sticks and wings are gluten free, and the pizza is a crowd pleaser for everyone else! Highly recommend.