Top 50 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots Across Duluth

Perry Andrews

It's so great to have a restaurant in our town that so consistently creates and serves the community wonderful, fresh, sustainable, delicious food. And for someone who has to be gluten free, to be able to have something like the GF pumpkin pancakes of my last visit is the bomb.

Ivars Linde

We asked for a gluten-free pasta, and it was cross contaminated. The person that ate it ended up getting sick.

Nora Bengtson

All flavors except 1 were gluten free and they had gluten free waffle cones!!!

Melissa “M J”

We were super excited to eat here however it was not worth the money we spent. The artichoke dip should’ve been super flavorful, but it was mildly bland, but at least the bread was good. They do not carry a gluten-free dip for the artichoke dip. I ordered the pesto pasta, and it was not quite cooked enough. The other person I was dining with ordered the steak risotto, medium rare. However, the first time they brought it out, the steak was medium well. They brought her dish back to the kitchen and almost 25 minutes later she still did not have food. The manager gave a bunch of excuses when they brought out the dish again with the steak cooked at medium well again. She claimed that the kitchen does not have a hot pan and they have to wait to heat a pan. Mind you this restaurant was completely full and it was the middle of dinner, but the kitchen does not have a hot pan. We had been sitting at the restaurant for 75 minutes at this point and they had not been able to eat their dinner so they just had it returned because the risotto looked like slop and the steak was overcooked. We had tickets to something that evening and did not have another hour to sit there and hope they might bring out an acceptable option. At this point, I was done eating what I was gonna eat of my meal and requested a box. . The manager did remove the cost of the risotto steak meal, but acted like it was a complete inconvenience to have dealt with us. The other person walked out not being able to eat dinner, and there was no apology made for that. We spent $70+ and they never even got food. The manager did NOT make this right and said that if we have issue with it, we can call back later and we can discuss it with her. This is the least acceptable way to have dealt with this. I would not send a single person here to eat ever. It might have a cool view, but so do other places in Duluth.

Kendell St. Brigid

I've always been a fan...until today. I'm stuck with a gluten and dairy free diet so DG has always been a go-to thanks to their menu. It seems they no longer are so keen on being accommodating. Except for a couple of pork dishes there's no options for both without the pig and no substitution for the meats. I had an amazing server who tried to come up with something besides eggs and hash browns that I can make at home for a fraction of the $$$. I was stuck with a bland skillet with two eggs, a mountain of guacamole, and the dryest, hardest fake chorizo I could try to imagine. It was a very expensive, very disappointing, downright bad meal. (But no gluten or dairy.)

Lindsey Heiserman

Incredible! In town for a quick overnight trip and found the smokehouse because they are the same family of resultants as Duluth Grill. There was a little bit of a wait on a Friday night. They asked right away about allergies and were so informed. I have celiac and they have a separate kitchen space. I was so impressed. The staff was kind, fun and prompt. And the salads….WOW! We went back the next day!

Zane Zbacnik

One of the best restaurants in Duluth if you don’t want to spend a lot of money but do want good food and have a good time. It gets busy during dinner time like most places and they have music every night so if you aren’t into how loud it gets it’s still worth it to order takeout, which on Saturday you have to do in person. I recommend avoid using a car to get there since parking is very limited in the area when it is busy. They have a lot of different food options so if you need vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free they can accommodate you. Honestly I don’t think they have a single bad item on the menu.

MARTI JONES

Terrible food, worse than mediocre Mexican! Sever was great and helped me with gluten free food. Margarita was good. I do not recommend eating here.

Amelia Ley

I have severe celiac and I safely ate delicious food here! My server was kind and knowledgeable. I was told by my partner and brother that the gluten food was also delicious.

Emily Lee

Love the gluten free options!

The Mystery Man

I am staying in the Duluth, MN area for approximately 4 months. I'm a vegetarian and immediately started looking for any vegan/vegetarian restaurants in the area. I located Juice Pharm, and decided to try them. So, I placed an order online with this business on 5/6/2025 in the evening to be picked up the morning of 5/7/2025 @ 10:30am as a carry out (that is why I didn't rate the Atmosphere). Following are my reasons for the pour ratings: 1) I placed my order online so I wouldn’t have to wait in line to place an order. However, I still had to wait in line to pick up my order for walk-in people to place their order. Why??? I placed my order the day before, fully paid for with a tip and I still had to wait in line for people who were just placing their orders. This seems unfair to me. This business needs a dedicated an area for people who placed their orders online to pick up their order without having to wait inline. 2) The following is a direct quote from their website: "Juice Pharm is a cafe and juice bar in Downtown Duluth dedicated to serving healthy, fresh-made and locally-sourced food and drinks. Our 100% plant-based and gluten free menu focuses on cold-pressed juices, refreshing smoothies, fruit-filled açaí bowls and globally-inspired specialty foods.” My personal health goal is to try to eliminate add sugar from all the foods I eat. I incorrectly assumed this business would also pursue such a goal for the menu items they offer their customers. I ordered the following as a carryout order: I ordered a Acai Bowl specifically their Blue Majik Bowl-Large (24oz) with added Cashew Butter (the Cashew Butter was stuck to the lid of the container my order was placed in) , Extra Granola, and Add-on Blueberries. After I started eating it I could tell it was loaded with add sugar-so I broke my dietary goal-not intentionally. The base of Acai Bowls are made from acai berry puree. This business buys commercially made purees for their Acai Bowls and these contain rather high amounts of added sugar. This business doesn't disclose added sugar amounts for their menu items. I actually contacted this business through their website via email on 5/7/2025 @ 4:36pm with the above concerns and with the following questions: 1) Which of the items in my online order had added sugar and how much? 2) Do all of your Acai Bowls have added sugar, and how much? 3) Does your Granola have added sugar, how much? 3) Do you have any menu item available for online ordering and carryout pickup that have “NO ADDED SUGAR”? If you do, please list them (implying provide me a list). The business never replied to my email. If they would have replied, I probably wouldn't have written this negative review. This type of information would be critical to any people with diabetes. I would like to support this local business if they would identify items on their menu that have no or very small amounts of added sugar. Beware, If you want to limit the consumption of added sugar avoid Juice Pharm's Acai Bowls. I don't know if any other of Juice Pharm's menu items also have high amounts of add sugar.

Jennie Stewart

The gluten free pizza sticks are phenomenal! Has daily specials too.

M Lewis

Really nice place with lots of alcoves to choose from to get cozy in. Spacious with lots of local decor. The marketplace is a nice addition too where you could find gifts of different types. Good selection of teas and coffees as well as gluten free bakery. The burrito bowl was a good brunch option.

Jeremy

Solid choice for groups. They have a little of something for everybody, including vegan and gluten free

Janie Lang

Excellent food. Wonderful, friendly waiter. Gluten free options.

Jessica Lima

I really liked! They have gluten free option bread! So delicious! Good work

Andrea Blauert

Met friends for a post Christmas dinner. Our server, Joey, helped make our night thoroughly enjoyable! He had the best attitude and was joyful and engaging. It made up for the length of time it took getting drinks and food to our table. Drinks were delicious - our group especially loved the apple pie moonshine! Apps like tater tots, onion rings, and steak were good. Entrées left something to be desired, though. My fish tacos were cold and my friends gluten free pasta was overcooked. We held back on complaining because we were just enjoying ourselves so much! Big thanks to Joey for the awesome service!

Joan Amundsen

Live music, great staff, and GREAT food. They took our gluten allergies very seriously. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will be back!

Samiha !

Food was 10/10!!! I need gluten free options for celiac disease, and was super happy to see GF buns were available. I got a .5lb cheeseburger with fries, and I have to say that burger was top notch!! It was flavorful, juicy, and delicious. Perfectly made. Fries were pretty good, too! My boyfriend got the philly cheese steak, and gives it a solid 8/10! Definitely would go back. Thanks!

Michelle LeGrand

We had a great experience here including outdoor dining with lake views and glutenfree dining options!

Jose C

The food is so delicious! I wondered how it is even possible that food can taste that good. I had sea bass, my girlfriend has salmon, we had a shrimp appetizer, and we had a chocolate hazelnut desert. All of it was beautiful and so good. They include unique and flavorful garnishes and sauces. The fish was perfectly cooked. Tender and buttery. I wish the shrimp appetizer came with an even number of shrimp. It would have been more practical and a bit of a better value. I gave 4 stars for atmosphere because of the muddy parking lot. That is the most expensive meal I've walked through mud for. The server explained which dishes were gluten free or could be made gluten free. However, it was difficult to recall all that he said. It would be helpful to have gluten free printed on the menu where applicable. Otherwise, the place had a nice atmosphere, and I liked the art on the walls.

Emily Lee

Good coffee, good people, and GREAT gluten free chocolate chip cookies

Charlie Kronschnabel

They have gluten free French toast. You can have that as a sub for regular toast at no additional charge on any meal. Thank you !

Madeleine Hill

Great gluten free options!!!

Josie Hardt

we love this location. We come up here every year on our way home from international falls Minnesota with the whole family. It’s always great. This year was different because my dad was diagnosed with celiac last October. Everyone was so understanding and extremely helpful. My dad even got his own menu. The manager even came out to speak to him! Super friendly, outgoing, and helpful. This doesn’t usually happen, (where the service industry actually understands his food allergy.) he was ecstatic and very much enjoyed his food!! We had two servers. I assume one was training. Both did amazing. Checking on us very frequently and giving great service!! Bar was also awesome along with hosts. One of the best olive gardens! Very clean location. 10/10

Anna Drechsel

So nice to have gluten free / celiac safe options! Yummy food.

Nora Bengtson

Dedicated fryer for the fries. Chicken wings can also be made gluten free. Gluten free bun available but had to make sure that the bun did not get toasted in the machine where the regular buns go. Very knowledgeable staff and if they don’t know, they make sure to ask before inputting your order. Just make sure that you advocate for yourself and ask about kitchen and prep practices.

shane Zavodnik

Read some reviews and figured our family would give the restaurant a try. Where to start...........The gluten free option for the burger came with plain, white, gluten free bread. Just a typical burger with lettuce, tomatoes, and onion...not a gluten free bun. I was expecting a bit more for a $22 burger. The kids burgers and grilled cheese were fine. All came with soggy, unflavored fries..they were not good. The "market value" steak took forever to get to our table...everyone was about half way finished with their meal once my daughter got her steak....it was plated well but for 40 bucks, I would have expected a more timely served and better cut of meat. It looked like a $12 sirloin. Not even close to a ribeye cut. The drinks were creative and were executed well...I cook a lot and have been to pretty much every restaurant in the Duluth area....this is NOT one I suggest. I'm all about supporting local businesses and paying extra when it's deserved. I don't post reviews EVER, but paying close to $300, I expected so much more. I hope the restaurant turns it around. They definitely have potential too.

Elizabeth MacDonald

Service was good . I DO NOT recommend the $2.99 gluten free buns . Waste of money and disappointing . Completely crumble and I should have saved $2.99 and stuck to my bunless burger . I do have Celiacs , so advice to others be careful what you order . Just because it has the marking on the menu for “gluten free” read all ingredients because I had to have a ton of sauces removed from my burger to make it truly gluten free

Erika Painter

Service was not good. The workers did not understand the concept of ordering a sandwich without bread. One of my relatives is gluten free and they said they had to put the toppings on bread to warm it up. After we sat down and started eating, the cashier was staring at our table and when I made eye contact with him, he rolled his eyes. When we expressed our questions and wants about what we were ordering, the workers were not helpful and unwilling to accommodate to our orders. Also, the floor was covered in peoples leftovers and the tables were dirty.

Charlie Amesbury

Awesome lunch!!!!! Daughter was very excited to have a gluten free pizza!!!!!

Robin K.

Nice place, decent service. Food was greatly lacking. They say their burgers are medium....but they were very well done. Dry to eat... edges were actually crunchy. I got the Garlic Mushroom Swiss burger on a gluten free bun. Side salad. Salad was okay. Burger didn't taste like there was garlic, and in general, was not tasty at all. Very messy too. The gluten free bun was cut so there was a lot of bread on top and hardly any bread underneath. Had their router which was meh .. got iced tea sheet that. We were right by the bar and it got really loud for a while. Gluten free is not marked on menu. But it does say they have gluten free buns for 2.00 more. They also have gluten free pizza crust. Probably won't go back though, did was kiind of disappointing.

Melissa Dressely

This is the perfect place to get REAL FOOD! Cori makes everything from scratch with organic ingredients, no GMO's, etc. Great options for vegan and gluten free, and those on special diets. Her salads are delicious! Very personal and friendly service by the owner/operator. Highly recommend!

Laurel Luxenberg

We were pleasantly surprised by this lovely spot this morning! We enjoyed a tasty breakfast outside with our two kids. Beautiful view, and our server Dennis was absolutely phenomenal! Gluten free options were a plus!

jeff phillipich

Really friendly and knowledgeable folks. Has a drive thru window on the side of the building as well in case you are wondering. Gluten free options and dairy free products as well. The espresso shots are 🔥 so give your drink a bit to cool or ask for a milder brew or ice if you need to. I liked the heat...lasted our entire drive up north. Worth the stop and we will be back!

A L Reed

Awesome gluten free crust. Quick delivery with a smile. Thankyou:)

Cyndi

They have to have the BEST chicken tenders I’ve ever had. The breading reminds me of a Good Friday fish fry, and the chicken inside is super moist and tender. I’m coming back soon for round 2! The chips weren’t my favorite, but the gooey cake made up for them. I’m a dessert lover and won’t recommend a dessert unless it’s worth the calories, and this gooey cake was epic! My friend ordered the lyric burger on a gluten free bun and the flourless chocolate cake and was happy with her choices too. One should never have to eat carbs and dessert alone. Parking is a hit or miss because it’s downtown, but the annoyance is worth it to get to the food!

David Kolesar

Great coffee shop serving all sorts of tasty treats and beverages. They always have some gluten-free options available.

Katie Hopkins

Very nice place! If you have nut allergies the only thing you can get is French fries. We asked our waitress and she asked the manager who said due to cross contamination they felt it wouldn't be safe for our nut allergy person. But the desserts were amazing! Lucy's chip cookie ice cream and the strawberry cheesecake were really good! There's a lot of spicy food here! Pepper jack cheese, Chipotle, Hot peppers. So if you like hot stuff it's the place to go! There's gluten free options too.

Gary Stockert

Absolutely one of my favorite pizza places! Try the gluten free crust options!

Jon Walworth

My son Finn’s happy place. Great service and food. It’s a “havta’” stop when we are in Duluth. We are a celiac family, Zen House has respected our needs.

Ashley Bonniwell

I love your pho! And I love that it is gluten friendly too!

James Fox

Had two different gluten free pizza crusts to choose from: cauliflower and regular gluten free crust. I had cauliflower thought it was very good. Nice friendly service and a good atmosphere.

Taryn Schultz

They used to have great gluten free pizza but something was different this time around. Not good.

Cassie Ritchie, Richter

They have gluten free options. Staff is friendly though. I did talk to somebody on the phone who could have helped me a little bit more. Can't remember their name and I'm not sure if they worked at my location. I think they were just an automated call. But their food is great

jerry lood

The staff was very friendly and the kitchen staff were very accommodating of our family member’s gluten allergy and even specially prepared an appetizer.

Alec W

We had no idea that Duluth had a high end quality Italian restaurant after years of coming up for the weekend. Not only was the service quick and professional, but the food was outstanding. Clean ingredients with strong distinct flavors. Additionally solid gluten free options! Great atmosphere. Think old school quality Italian vs chinsey greasy family Italian.

Beram C

I like that the workers make cleanliness and customer service a priority. I let them know about my gluten intolerance when they made my food and an honest mistake was made. They corrected the mistake immediately, they're very easy to work with.

rodrigo gomez lopez

Amazing food (upscale diner style). I enjoyed a salad bowl option (the Bridgman Bowl) and loved it. I have also ordered the Wild Rice Burger (separate visit) and thought it was delicious. I loved that there were options for the health-conscious person amidst company that love the burgers and fries. Coming from out-of-town, healthier options are important. Though I don't need gluten-free options, gluten-free buns were offered as an option.

Olivia Kopecky

Great sauces and crust. BEST gluten free crust around.