Top 50 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Iowa City

K C

A friend suggested this place because they have gluten-free crepes. We had to go! The gentleman who greeted us right away made us feel at ease and he directed us to a table while we looked over the menues. I ordered jasmine tea, which came in a beautiful little cup and pitcher. We decided to split two crepes, the Ratatouille and the L'Ocean (smoked salmon). Both looked amazing and tasted even better! Flavor, texture, and presentation were a "10"! Sadly, we didn't save room for a dessert crepe, which we decided we'd have to come back for again. If the GF crepes were that delicious, I'd wager their regular crepes are outstanding. Definitely check this cute place out!

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.

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.

Adriana Della Pietra

Kindred is a casual café with delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch 100% gluten free. As celiac, it is rare to have the possibility to choose anything from the menu without cross-contamination. This is the only place in Iowa city with a 100% GF kitchen. Additionally, I loved the vibe of the place: young and casual.

Heather Hoagland

Very good food. Loved that I could get anything and didn’t have to worry about the food not being vegan. Also love the gluten free options. The sweet potato fries and chocolate cake are a must have.

traci kimzey

Very accommodating people new to El salvadorian food. I have Celiac and I can eat all but a few things!

Sydney Schroeder

awesomeness in a grilled cheese. sweet potato fries are bussin. gluten free bread is delish. blueberry lemonade:FIRE. 10/10. cheap. so fun.

Brittany Erickson

I love this place. Good food and the servers are perfect. The owner is cool af. Lots of vegan and gluten free options.

Jon Doerrfeld

My wife and I had a wonderful evening here for NYE! Food and wine pairings were phenomenal and we enjoyed discussing French wine with the owner. They have a wide variety of options for Gluten Free on their menu and all the food we tried was delicious. We will be back!

Brian P.

Very tasty pizza🍕 Table service and drinks. Even the gluten free pizza was delicious. Very friendly service. The manager went above and beyond to make sure our family was taken care of. Highly recommended!

Jerald Rhodes

Stopped in while traveling through Iowa City. Very spacious and modern. They have 2 different order points- 1 for coffee and 1 for food. This was nice as the lunch line was long and we just got drinks. The Gluten-free Blueberry Muffin was good, although a little on the dry side.

Karley

No wait for a booth for two. Greeted immediately with Chips and salsa. Tuesday is $2 "mugoritas" upbeat modern atmosphere with text Mexican. Gluten free and vegetarian

Stacey Frank

Love their gluten free buns and their hamburgers. Kids beg to eat here :)

Lauren

As a celiac coming into town for a few days, it was a little bit stressful to try to find gluten-free options here. However, the staff quickly oriented me to their options, and most of the menu can be made safe for us. The meals I had there were delicious and filling and healthy. Highly recommend.

Lauren

I am a celiac and was pleasantly surprised that they have a whole gluten-free menu with lots of options! One of the servers said that she is a celiac, too. That was cool. The only thing that made me nervous was the wooden cutting boards they served my gluten free food on. Not sure how they clean them, or if they keep them separate from gluten serving boards, but I know we should mistrust all wooden utensils due to their absorbency. These had obvious cut marks on them and everything. Happily though, I didn't feel and signs of being glutened. With major gluten ingestions I definitely feel symptoms, and I had none to report here. Hopefully that bodes well.

Marcie Tobin

Excellent buffet and if you are gluten free there are several things yo choose from.

Stacey Frank

You walk in and order at the counter. Waitress was very nice. I had questions about gluten free and she gave a gf options menu. Food came out as ordered and quickly. The beef brisket sandwich , and coleslaw were good (gf bun was an awesome surprise). I loved the self serve bbq sauce counter, and drinks are self serve. Everything was clean and very kid friendly atmosphere . Thank you :)

D Nice

Amazing gluten free pasta-- the best I've had in a restaurant! Such a great atmosphere with a cool Italian vibe & decor & lively atmosphere. The service is always friendly, attentive (but not overly annoying!) & knowledgeable.

India Turtle

I love this place! My go-to sushi restaurant. They cater so well to gluten free!

Melinda Ragona

I got the drunken fried noodle with gluten and thai iced tea for lunch. It was delicious I will definitely be back soon! Great service.

Bijan Kholghi

Best cold brew in town. Also the matcha is really good. Highly recommend!!! Great gluten free pastries options (lemon cake, banana muffins)

Sara V

First time at the restaurant. Very nice, easy listening environment on opposite part from bar. They have decent gluten free menu options, but this could be done as a separate menu or better labeled menu. Overall very pleasant place for any occasion.

J S

Wow. What a gem! If you're looking for Italian in Iowa, look no further! Not to mention if you're gluten-free like me, the staff was very knowledgeable about substitutions and can help you find something to eat. The highlight of my visit was a crustless cheesecake.

Adriana Della Pietra

I am celiac highly symptomatic. I go to eat here frequently. They have a GF menu with many options. The staff and the kitchen are aware of contaminations. Food is amazing: you can have burgers, steak, oysters, breakfast sandwich and a great mimosa!

Jennifer Farrell

Planning a holiday party at work for ~70 people, posed many challenges! We needed individually packaged meals and the ability to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions. Oasis Falafel was the popular choice, but they went above & beyond to make sure everyone's needs were accommodated. Catering options and pricing were clearly displayed on the website, so we could plan appropriately, and they provided us with detailed information to accommodate our gluten, dairy, and meat restrictions. All the food was delivered fresh & delicious!! I highly recommend Oasis Falafel & can't wait for my next order--the hummus & tabbouleh are dangerously addictive!!

Madden Adams

Celiac friendly! Many gluten free options and good service!

Kathy Wood

I really enjoy this patio that is dog-friendly. The atmosphere is great, and they have a variety of vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. The margarita is particularly impressive.

Jane Morse

Panchero’s is a never fail choice. Had a cousin here from Minnesota who is gluten intolerant….. she ordered the burrito bowl instead of a burrito and was able to forego the bread!

Nicholas Hansen

Excellent gluten free crust! My buddy was skeptical but I have to have it GF so he indulged me and loved it! Only complaint is they could have put more toppings on.

Lauren McGovern

I absolutely love this place. Their food is delicious, and they are always happy to make it gluten free for me with no trouble. I also really respect/love every restaurant that’s open late for night owls like me who want some real food at 2AM. My only wish is that they were open all day long for my lunch craving too, haha!!

Jessica Nelson

Gluten free bread!! That's all I need to say!! I can finally eat a sub again!!

Leah

Delicious breakfast spot with lots of local charm. The Baja special as a skillet was delicious and gluten free. They have GF toast and will even make French toast with it.

Courtney Sutherland

Let me start by saying the pizza is absolutely delicious. We got the Cubano and the white pizza, both in gluten free. Both were fantastic. However, there was definitely either cross contamination or something containing gluten that I was unaware of. I started reacting within half an hour and it's gotten progressively worse as the night goes on. If gluten isn't an issue for you, I definitely recommend. Again, it was delicious. If you have any type of gluten sensitivity or celiac especially, I suggest you don't take the risk.

Karen Marshall (Kkm)

Had tea with 2 young girls. Some of the food items were not kid friendly. The gluten free foods were very good.

Jerome Bell

Great sushi and great gluten free options! They even have gluten free imitation crab. Pretty much anything other than tempura can be made gluten free, and the waitress and manager were knowledgeable. We’ll definitely be back when we’re in town again!

Ronnie Nelson

I'm not a coffee drinker but went to get one for my wife and the staff was very accommodating to my lack of knowledge in coffee linguistics. My wife loves this place and this is a mandatory stop every time she's in the neighborhood. They also have gluten free treats which are also a must have. This last time I got 3 cherry and pecan energy balls. Would recommend this place and will be going back for sure.

Davida Delaney

David Bridges

Friends and I go here after big tests. It's a great place to hang out after a stressful day. My wife is also allergic to wheat, and we appreciate that they have a gluten free menu and are really considerate of her restrictions.

Sidnie Mckillip

Gluten free burger was great and didn’t fall apart like most gf buns! My waitress Shey was a great help and had great conversation!

Bijan Kholghi

We really liked the gluten-free Pizza crust. The Vegetarian and Supreme Pizza were really good. A classic Bar/Restaurant in Iowa City (since 1944)

Bijan Kholghi

Really nice and fresh sushi. Vegan and Gluten free options available. Highly recommend!

Hannah Yang

Very tasty food, friendly servers and not super busy which was greatly appreciated. Also had decent gluten free options!

Adventures in LynderLand

I have celiac and the owner went above and beyond to make sure everything was safe. They changed their gloves and wiped surfaces down. He even explained what was on the menu that I could eat. I had sliced brisket and my husband had the wrap. The BBQ is good but I'm from TX so its not TX style. The Dr. Pepper bbq sauce was really good.

Jill Vanderhoef

Our favorite Mexican place. It has gluten free options - ask for the corn tortias.

J Kane

My first visit to Harry's. Gluten-free pancakes are on the menu. I asked if they made GF waffles; it seemed like they may not have in the past, but the chef said he could make a gluten-free waffle for me. I am uncertain of the cost as iI did not see or pay the bill (another ember of our party did). I haven't ever been to a restaurant that had GF waffles, so it was a special treat for me! It wasn't crowded at 830 am on Friday. Amanda was an attentive server and was very pleasant. Looking forward to trying the GF pancakes and several unique omelets on future occasions.

Katy Brown

Really delicious food, went for lunch with friends. Gluten free friendly! I had the spring rolls with shrimp and the lemongrass chicken with white rice. Both items were fresh and delicious! The service was good but the food came out quite staggered and we were the only diners of the 1.5 hours we were there. I really want to see this place succeed! The market opened behind it and seems like a great place to pick up the makings for a Vietnamese feast at home.

Stacey McCarthy

Good menu with a few gluten-free options. The fried potatoes with my lunch were very tasty with the baked fish and the creamy coleslaw. Yum!

Jude Abel

Food was excellent. I had a gluten free bun with a beyond burger, and both the bun and patty were perfect. Wonderful atmosphere. Drinks are reasonably priced and tasty as well. Good for small groups! The owner is incredibly kind and checked on us after our food came out. We will be back again soon!

Andrew Casto

Heard these guys now have NY style pizza by the slice and had to try, as good pizza truly matters to my soul. I was impressed - crust light and airy with a perfect crunch, pepperonis were curled on top, cheese was delicious. Hits all the marks as it should. A+! Also was given a free sample of green beans for my gluten free partner, and they were amazing - my kids even ate them! Glad to know about this and will be back!!

Gypsy Russ

Good vegetarian options Great salad bar Very happy with gluten free refrigerator options! Most of the staff is very friendly and helpful Made me some fresh pesto on the fly when they were out For $11.50 it's a great deal considering the prices in the surrounding downtown Iowa City...