Top 20 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Germantown

Bri Howard

I went here for dinner tonight with my partner. The restaurant was clean, the ambiance was nice, and they were playing chill music. I am gluten free and felt there were a decent amount of options for me and that the menu was well marked. They have probiotic sodas and alcoholic kombucha, which I find to be pretty rare at a restaurant. The food came out pretty quickly, the portions were satisfactory, and everything was quite flavorful. The only complaint I had about the entire experience was that we felt very rushed and uncomfortable at the end. The server came up to us and asked if we needed anything else because they were “closing”. This combined with her hurrying us to give her our card after she dropped off the check and turning off the music made us think it was past 9, so we got up and left..but it was 8:30 when she started nudging us to leave.

Beth Prenger-Boeckmann

Always a great gluten free experience!

Nadine Weisbrod

I seek out Noodles and Company when I travel, as there are none 8n upstate NY. This was delicious and quick and the restaurant was clean and tidy. The pad thai was the best I've had at Noodles and Co. Perfect amount of sauce, the egg was fluffy and plentiful and the chicken pieces were perfect - not dry at all, and adding to the entree. My son has never had pad thai like this, and he said, these eggs are sooo good! Why don't more pasta dishes have then, lol. They were super fresh and fluffy. My son and I even shared an entree and we were both full. It was surprisingly affordable, considering it's location not too far from Baltimore and D.C. and their sometimes exorbitant prices. We got Sweet Frog yogurt in the plaza for dessert. But i know the rice krispie treats and N&C are great! Sweet, but not cloying and a great end to their meals. I appreciate this fast casual chain because it's easy to get any needed combination of gluten-free, dairy-free or vegetarian meal. I always feel great after eating it - no sour or greasy stomach or unhappy belly the next day, unlike other fast food restaurants commonly convenient when traveling. I highly recommend Noodles & company anywhere, and this location was so thoughtful, coming to offer me an extra plate when they thought we could use it and keeping things clean after other diners left. I have to add, it was clearly a very busy day for them, but the crew worked together quickly to keep up with orders and they don't seem harried despite it being a very busy holiday weekend with many soccer and other events going on in the region. They were patient, helpful, polite and efficient. Great experience, I highly recommend the Germantown franchise.

Patrice Mills-Allport

This is my first time ordering from Ledo Pizza in Germantown and I can definitely say that it will not be my last. I ordered for a group lunch today and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Everyone enjoyed the pizza and wings! I will be back to try a gluten-free pizza.

Jennifer Clayton

Clean atmosphere, and very fresh food. Tons of gluten free options. William was very helpful in identifying what is safe for me to eat! Thank you!

Samantha Lee

Since &pizza at Gaithersburg Square was sold out of gluten-free dough until Monday, my boyfriend and I drove to the &pizza at the Shops at Town Center & Century Station. I didn't like this location as much because a homeless person asked us if we could buy him a pizza while we were trying to enjoy our meal. For drinks, my boyfriend enjoyed the Mango Passionfruit soda and the Razz Berry Mint Lemonade. The Dark Cherry Cola in a can tasted nasty and not like the fountain soda one. I wish I had gotten the Sweet Root Beer or the Dark Cherry Cherry Cola fountain soda. My boyfriend enjoyed The Maverick with jalapeños and pesto drizzle. I wasn't a fan of my creation that I've enjoyed at other locations. My creation consisted of a gluten free pizza dough with classic tomato sauce, spinach, fresh mozzarella, mushroom, roasted red peppers, pineapples, grilled onions, salami, and meatballs finished with kalamata olives and fig balsamic drizzle. I liked how thin and crispy the crust and how the pizza had a nice balance of sweet and savory. However, the classic tomato sauce was light and runny, the pineapple were not ripe, and the grilled onions were flavorless and barely cooked.

Danielle Fuentes Johnson

My gluten free pasta was not fully cooked. I had to pour the seasoned olive oil on it to have flavor. My husband's 7 gummy, undercooked wings were $13 and $5 side of fries had 20(we counted) fries. Over priced and under delivered.

Anlon Panzarella

Great BBQ, ultra clean restaurant and kitchen, friendly staff and management. Excellent gluten free options and they take care not to cross contaminate. Just be sure to mention any dietary restrictions when ordering. A+

Lucy Brunson 2

Great food and gluten free

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EJ Hottenstein

I regularly order from here and the sushi, nigiri, and appetizers are always fresh, superb, and tasty. As someone with celiac disease, I’ve never encountered any issues with the food nor have gotten sick as some places do add wheat or crunch to sushi rolls. I always request rolls without, and Zane always delivers. The octopus salad is my recommendation for our more adventurous eaters and the fried tofu appetizer is terrific as a delicious vegan side. I’ve had a variety of their rolls and each is absolutely delicious! I’ve not dined in yet, but the takeout quality is so on point. I really recommend trying Zane.

Karissa J

Affordable, consistent, and delicious. Love how many dishes are gluten free.

Brian Helstrom

Excellent food and service despite the wait to be seated. Supported gluten free dietary needs.

Katie Carmichael

I love the food here! I am gluten free and havent had any problems with the chicken and kebob w rice. They put a little bit of butter on it i guess and im not supposed to have dairy either but i havent had any bad reactions and i eat here a LOT! i just wish they delivered! Overall its amazing food, clean, the staff are friendly and welcoming and they are very quick!

Keith Dosik

Fantastic experience last night at this location. Chris, our waiter, was very knowledgeable. We have a gluten allergy and mussel allergy and he made sure the food was safe and even asked the owner when he wasn’t sure. The food was delicious and the service was FAST. One of the best KBBQ and hot pot experiences I’ve had.

Renee Deitz

We are from the Smoky Mountains close to parkway in North Carolina and our biece that was with us is from Kentucky. We found Mama Lena's off google search after visiting DC. We don't know how we got in, especially when you have to have a reservation a week or so in advance. It was the absolute best food, atmosphere and service we've EVER experienced!! Rick explained everything to us and helped really wet our appetites. Since we are gluten intolerant, not celiac, we found we can eat non GMO european flour without getting sick. Everything here is homemade. From the bread in your basket, to the pasta and the sauces, its all from Mama Lena herself. We were happy that we got to meet Mama Lena and family! It was by far, the best Italian food we've ever had! We can't recommend anything, in particular, because everything was good. We only suggest to order it all. We took home 5 containers of food! If we're ever this way again, we know where we're headed!!! Thank you to all at Mama Lena's!!!

Jeffrey Parker

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Eddie G

This bistro is fabulous and I like good food. The chef created special dishes for my gluten free and dairy free daughter. The food was excellent. We had 2 appetizers that the chef suggested and they were delicious. We had escargot, and a cheese app. For our main courses we had lamb chops, filet au puovie, duck breast, and steak frittata. All were finger licking good. For dessert we had chocolate moose, rice pudding, and a fruit with sauce on it. Highly recommend this wonderful yet affordable restaurant. Great for a special occasion or just for a great dinner.

Nick Plahn

Came for breakfast and this is one of the better run locations I've been to. Service was fast and and friendly. Pablano eggs Benedict was a surprising option for an American chain. Had some heat. Gluten free and vegetarian options listed on menu. They list oatmilk as an option for coffee but we're out during my visit.