Top 27 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Discover in Downtown Detroit

Martha Carol

Leo Kormanik II

Do yourself a favor and experience one of the best Latin food restaurants I’ve been to. It’s truly authentic Cuban. Yes it’s in Detroit. Don’t let that dissuade you. They are great for gluten free options as well.

Raksha M.

Not great for people with serious gluten intolerance due to cross-contamination risks. There was some effort made to bake the pizza in a separate tray but it was still contaminated and I got really sick

karen carter

This established brunch place was unusually not busy early one winter weekend at the original downtown Detroit location. My vegetarian omelet was a decent but my friend raved about her gluten free eggs benedict. Service was good and fast. It was quite a bit busier when we left. I was lucky enough to find a street space but there are plenty of lots and garages within 5 minutes walking

Sophia & Alec Lada Wycoff

Everything was perfect. I got the gemelli pasta and my husband got their gluten-free pizza. Both were spectacular! It’s so rare to find a place with a gluten-free pizza crust that’s actually amazing so we are so happy to have found this spot.

Chieko Laux

The food was great. We went there for Sunday brunch and it is hard to talk since it was very noisy.　The server was very kind and tell us which ones are gluten free.

Mitchell J

Gluten free options, always get a plug!

Dana Donoho

This experience was awesome! We made it to the restaurant just before the kitchen closed. We were on a deadline ourselves because our daughter has Type 1 diabetes and a gluten allergy, which makes dining out very complicated. Our server, Brandon, was on top of it. He was able to get out food order in before the cutoff time, with crazy dietary restrictions to contend with. Did I mention that it was also my daughter's birthday? He made sure my daughter got her birthday (gluten free) desert, and he even sang happy birthday to her. It was the perfect ending to such a special day for a special little girl! Added bonuses... live music, a birthday dance, GREAT food, and the most beautiful views of the Detroit River and Windsor, Ontario!

tgeiger05

My wife and I have been here several times and it never disappoints! The Chopped Salad and Roasted Chicken are amazing and having gluten free options is a must for us! Ynocencio served us drinks this last time. His drinks, presentation, and humor were all on point! We can’t wait to go back!

Todays Present

The burger was delicious! I loved all of the options especially the avocado and egg. The sweet potato fries were better than the regular fries in my opinion. The service was great too - the waitress gave excellent recommendations. I would totally return again and recommend. They had wonderful gluten free items and my friend loved the coleslaw.

Angela P.

I recently visited Joe Muer on a work trip and was pleased with my visit. I am gluten free (not Celiac) and was able to find several options to suit my dietary needs. I absolutely recommend the lobster bisque - it was 100/10. My walleye dish was well seasoned and delicious as well. When it came to dessert, I got the cheesecake and boy, let me tell you...I've been dreaming of it ever since. Everything was wonderful, and expect to pay for that top-tier experience. On a nice day, try to request a window seat!

Gaby Schneider

Great service! Gluten free options

Karla Taylor

Nice salads and plenty soup options. Most times there are also vegan and gluten free options.

Turtle Droid

Great breakfast food at decent prices. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and portions we're just right. Lots of healthy options like gluten free, nut free, vegan, and vegetarian. Small seating area so it might be a little wait if it's busy.

Alana Hoffert

i have celiacs and they had some gluten free options and the waitress seemed knowledgeable. they don’t have a dedicated fryer but they have bread and pasta that’s gluten free. I got the mac and cheese and it was delicious!

Kyla

We had an amazing dinner. The food is consistently high quality. The service can be a bit slow sometimes but the servers are knowledgeable, friendly and always very accommodating with dietary restrictions. Our server this time was incredible and made really great food and drink recommendations. My partner has celiac’s and we’ve never had any issues, they’re always very careful to talk to the kitchen. Highly recommend the sea bass and lamb shank. Beautiful decor and ambiance.

Sophia Lock

I went to Parc with my sister for her birthday and the filet was delicious. Nadiyah was the best server 🙌 She knew the menu like the back of her hand and helped accommodate for my gluten allergy—so, so helpful!

Andrea Flores-Velasco

The restaurant has a great vibe, with a beautiful outdoor patio. The service was also top-notch, and the staff was very accommodating, especially when it came to my gluten-free needs. While the restaurant doesn't have a dedicated gluten-free menu, the chef was able to make some adjustments to some of the dishes to make them gluten-free. I had a burger without the bun and the kale salad, and both were delicious. However, I would have liked to see more solid gluten-free options on the menu, especially given that the restaurant boasts many healthy fares. Overall, I had a great experience at Eatóri, and I would definitely recommend it to others. As someone that has celiac disease, however, I would encourage the restaurant to add more gluten-free options to their menu in the future!

Chris Horak

Very safe for celiacs needing to eat gluten free. Great food we will be back. A mix of Cuban/Latin American. If you go before a 7pm Redwings game, go at 5pm to get a seat. We loved the chicken and beef Fritas. GF eater had chicken verde bowl. Next time, we’ll order the mayo on the side for the sandwiches, they add a lot and it gets messy. Also, we loved the plantains, but not the loaded ones, because the beans are really spicy. Large groups consider getting the bucket of beers or the fishbowl cocktails because it packs up before games or events and it is hard to get the second drink.

Ranjitha Rai

Dining at Pao is truely and experience . It’s not just another restaurant, fantastic music by the DJ and live violin player( she was good) . Great atmosphere , amazing drinks and really fab food. Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant . As a vegetarian with gluten intolerance , I had a good bit of options to choose from , I wish there were more . The only downside would be that we had to give up our table in 90 mnts and we were having such a good time , I wish it wasn’t so rushed because some people in my group showed late . But it was a delightful experience regardless . I would recommend this place .

Stefani Greenspan

We had a work event here and had a wonderful experience! I worked with Emily to get the event set up and she was so easy to work with! She was very responsive and told us exactly what we needed to know for the event. We rented the whole upstairs, served pizza, garlic knots and salad and unlocked all of the arcade games. They had many different options for food that we could have chosen from which was a nice touch, but we decided to go with the pizza. We also had a gluten free team member and Checkers helped us to make sure that person had pizza they were able to eat. Ashley and Latrell were on staff helping to bring out the food and serving drinks and they could not have been nicer! They made sure the event went smoothly and were there if we needed anything (we didnt). Thank you both so much for your help! I couldn't be happier with the way this event turned out and we hope to be back soon!

Maurizio Morri

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, and our server Billy the Kid was just perfect! He helped us getting a gluten free option for my wife and some additional cranberry jam for the turkey that was STRONGLY appreciated :) a really joyful experience and an show of professionalism - we will for sure be back!

Hailey

Fun experience! Definitely make a reservation. The rolls served at the beginning are gluten free!!

Randy Allen

Great little taco place. Not must seating, so don't expect a full blown restaurant experience. This is definitely more of a take out kind of place. The loaded fries were incredible. The steak on them was seasoned perfectly, and there was some seasoning added to the cheese sauce that tasted incredible. Maybe chipotle or adobo? Not sure really. The crunchy flour shells were cooked perfectly. They were unfortunately out of corn shells, which made ordering gluten free a bit more difficult, but the fajitas without shells was perfect for her.

Steve & Kelley Ferguson

Great food, great service, good prices. I reserved a table through Open Table about a half hour before we arrived. We were seated immediately and given water to drink. Our server came by for our appetizer selection, we chose guacamole. The appetizer came in about 2 minutes. A good amount for the 4 of us to share. Server came back for our meal selection and our meals were out in about 10 or 15 minutes. They served the best gluten free bun I have ever had.

chris benesch

Freezing cold when we first sat down but warmed up a little by the time we finished eating. According to my family the gluten free pizza was pretty good. The regular pizza was ok. If you love a butter crust, then this is the place for you. Regular pizza was loaded with butter. A little is ok, way too much for my liking. And the knives don't cut worth anything.

Sam Kitchen

Oh my gosh the food here is SO good! It's fresh and yummy and the folks are super helpful with navigating allergies and such. (In case you're wondering, the falafel is gluten-free and soy-free.) I'm so glad I found this place - I will DEFINITELY be back again and again and again. :)