Top 30 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in New Tacoma, Tacoma

Casandra H

Ordered a gluten free/dairy free cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was wonderful! The cake design was super cute! I love all of the food and pastry options here as well. I just wish it was closer to where I live in Buckley.

James Brewer

Ordered a gluten-free waffle and a normal waffle to-go today, and they didn't even label the boxs. When we got there, they ignored us

Evan Hirsch

Great gluten-free and dairy free options!

Rachael Turkington

Brought four of us to eat after the Kids Museum. Amazing food as always! They have gluten-free pasta to boot. The two kiddos we brought give it all the stars. Very, very kid friendly.

Akiyo K

I was so happy to see that this place offered gluten and dairy free options!!

Jennifer Knutsen

It was nice to find somewhere I could eat gluten free downtown, but the quality of the food was nothing special & it was extremely expensive for what it was. The tables were sticky, I don't think it was from not being cleaned, but from the finish on the table, and the iced tea tasted like it was made with twice used tea bags and used beer glasses. I watched the waiter grab a rag and wipe up the floor with his feet, then pick up and handle the dirty rag, put it down and mop the floor again and again, then go handle customers food and bus tables. He was friendly and hustling, but never once stepped away to wash his hands after mopping the floor and handling the filthy rag.

Charity Wagner

My fiancé grew up going to this place for pizza all the time so he's always loved it. He was a bit sad when we learned I had celiacs because he thought he wouldn't be able to share this wonderful pizza with me. To our suprise, they have amazing gluten free pizza and do very well on cross contamination! Genuinely kind people and we were so excited to be able to get pizza together again! Flavors, crust, options, and service were all top notch. A bit on the pricier side if you're not able to agree on Toppings, but totally worth it for pizza that won't get me sick!

Wendy Bodeau

They have a great gluten free bakery selection! I suggest the cinnamon roll, you won’t be sorry.

L. Byas

Amazing birthday dinner at the rock. We had the queen of hearts buckets and a bottle of champagne to celebrate. For pizza I got the buffalo soldier and my buddy got the thunderstruck both are amazing. My gluten free friend got the stairway to heaven with a GF crust which we were happy they offer. Finished everything off with a cookie skillet, which I am still dreaming about!

Ally Ross

The Hob Nob is absolutely delicious! I have celiac disease, and was so happy to come across gluten-free Hollandaise sauce (made in-house) and an all-around delicious gluten-free breakfast! I got a classic Benny and had it topped on a bed of shredded hashbrowns. The staff was so kind, the atmosphere was cozy and cute, and our server (I believe his name was Cesar) was incredibly funny & sweet. Next time I am in Tacoma, I will definitely be back!

Alexis Watts

Where do I begin with this one? I have nothing but ALL GOOD THINGS to say. First, the owner, Tina, is a phenomenal, kind, and genuine human being. The way the shop is designed, with the heartwarming words of affirmation written on every to-go-cup, makes a difference in people's days. When I first discovered this shop, I sought a local coffee place to study for my college classes and snack in a cozy environment (not my home) to focus. Cozy is an understatement; the Common Ground Coffee community radiates positive energy, and the atmosphere gives off waves of peacefulness. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I typically get a Steamer or a tea, which is a nice alternative for noncoffee drinkers like myself. Food options are vegan and gluten-free, inclusive of those with food sensitivities. I particularly like the couch, windows, and plants inside the shop. It does get busy in the morning and early afternoon, but after about 1430-1500, the pace slows down a bit for those who don't like crowds. The music played is usually either an Indie pop or an R&B pop that could be more engaging but catchy enough to vibe out to. If I had to make any suggestions or changes, I suggest adding thicker pillow cushions for both the back and the seat. The hours are customer-dependent dependant, but hopefully, in the future, the hours could be extended a little longer to 1800. The prices of the drinks are reasonable, and I understand that there is a competitive nature with as many coffee shops as there are in Tacoma, but maybe adding a rewards program such as a punch card for the regulars or even new customers to cut some of the prices. Something like a free small Coffee or beverage after every 12th visit or buy one dessert, get the other 50% off. Other than that, I do a place like Tacoma, especially Hill Top, which could be a safer place. This will sound SUPER cheesy, but despite this, whenever I walk into Common Ground Coffee shop, and either the owner, Tina, or staff greet me warmly, I can work on my class assignments worry and stress-free. Thank you all for being such rock stars; I really appreciate you all!

Erick Nagy

Wow, some of the best vegan sandwiches I ever had. The pearl sandwich was delicious. Loved the presentation on a tray with salad. Lots of vegan options in the menu to choose from. They also care to provide gluten free and keto friendly dishes. Great location at 7 seas Brewery to pair up your food with probably some of the best beer in Tacoma/Seattle area.

Shenise Ramirez

This is a dangerous place for anyone with celiac disease. They have multiple items on their menu that is labeled gf but is made with gluten. I know this because servers have told me in confidence that, for example, the spicy tuna roll, is made with a small amount of soy sauce. I’ve also been told by servers that their ginger that they serve with gf dishes is not gf either. On top of all that, the last time I was there, the fish was old enough to give my partner and I diarrhea and stomach pain.

Jessica Birch

Stellar gluten free options, I adore the Baja Sur Fish Tacos and the Chorizo!

Piper Ahrens

Lovely dinner spot with a great happy hour menu! Love the tacos and margs! Lots of gluten free options because of the corn tortillas. 🌮 Also amazing chips & salsa!

Mary Dawson

No gluten free or vegan options. Tea was great!

P B & J

I had been to their Bellevue location, and it was amazing, so I made a reservation at 4:15pm in the lounge at their Tacoma location to eat prior to the Sept 3rd P!NK Concert. I was disappointed and let down by my experience. Below, I have a few of the cliff notes to why. • The concert started at 7 pm, and we arrived at 4:15 pm, so more than enough time to enjoy a couple of drinks, eat prior, and be able to get their dessert. Unfortunately, that did NOT happen for us. • By 4:25pm, we have ordered their Apline Cheese with Gluten Free, and charcuterie board with Gluten-free dippers, the Espresso Martini, and Mule. (Mind you, it didn't seem very busy, and two gentlemen were working the bar) • Our waitress let us know by 5:30pm that we had been forgotten about. We never got our drinks or food. (Just water). • By the time we finally got our first drink and cheese with charcuterie board all together, it was approaching 6pm. We had to eat it all SO fast and not really enjoy it. My stomach got upset. Because we only got 30 minutes to eat and chat. Not so fun. • Based on how slow everything was, we decided not to risk it and order the chocolate or another drink, which both things we planned to do since it was happy hour AND we got there at 4:15pm. So we didn't get the drinks and dinner experience we were hoping for before the concert. That did not happen for us this evening.

Master Maggie Li

We enjoyed sitting on the patio on a nice day. Seafood was fresh, my party was happy with our choices of Lobster Roll (add the tempura green beans for $3!), Northwest Seafood Stew, and Seafood Nachos. Service was great - the server went to the kitchen to confirm whether a dish is gluten-free dish.

Sarah Trautman

When I lived right across the street from this shop I came here all the time. I love that they have new soups every day and it’s always a great selection even with a gluten free and vegetarian option. I do think the employees are a little shy and not very conversational so sometimes I felt really weird going in there. I love that they play records and I would go here more often if they took cards and maybe offered some out door seating. As far as I know they are still a cash only business.

Piper Ahrens

I love this restaurant! I've been here a couple times and I've never been disappointed! They have a great selection of gluten free options and the staff is so helpful and accommodating! 5 stars :)

Dillan Mejia

Always such a great experience here. They have gluten free free bump options for sandwiches/burgers. Love it!

Yelena Myakisheva

This is a nice concept: Vietnamese favorites plus some interesting variations. It's a little difficult to order, they were extremely polite but we couldn't communicate well enough with the person who took our order to ask any questions or modify anything on our order. I get that, if you want authentic international food, you will have to interact with authentic international people. However, if you have allergies, this can be dangerous. I have been to other restaurants that have menus that allow for common allergy substitutions, but not here, you can't even get a side of plain rice. The menu labels things as gluten free which almost definitely are not (i have yet to meet gf wontons), so I would not bring a celiac person here. I ended up not being able to eat the item I ordered, but switched with my husband and ate his instead without issue (it was simple and tasty). So good food, polite service, but not for picky eaters of any kind. (Note: the salmon is some kind of salmon cake, not a piece of fish)

Hage Wombat

Best gluten free PHO in Tacoma! Great staff and service. You won't be disappointed! Terrific Banh Mi sandwiches. Family friendly!

Nichole

Got the gluten free tuna, very good and fresh! Large portion sizes

William Frazier

One of the few restaurants where you can get gluten free sandwiches.

Emelia Jackson

As soon I realized I was able to make something gluten friendly I was so happy. Food is great here!!

Sarah Johnston

Great authentic Thai Food! Got the drunken noodle with fresh spring roles (salad roles on the menu) with peanut sauce. Really enjoyed it and their peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful! No MSG with Gluten Free Options. Will go again!

Kayona

This place was really good. I am also gluten free so I was glad they had those options as well. The place could use some sprucing up but other than that the food was super food. My son and me shared. He got a TLT (tofu. Lettuce and tomato) who's was good, tofu was seasoned well. I got the jalapeno mozzarella burger. It tastes like a jalapeno popper sandwich. The mozzarella style cheese is so good! They need to make a grilled cheese with that cheese!

Crystal Mc

Excellent Halal / Middle Eastern food, a great value for the money. I eat gluten-free, so I ordered their Lamb Shawarma meal and had them sub in a bit more rice and salad instead of the pita. The meal came in an aluminum tray that was chock full of delicious seasoned rice, hummus, tasty tender lamb and a wonderful Greek type salad with Tzatziki. For a lighter eater such as myself, this lunch will make two meals. This is now my 2 “go-to” fave place near my office.

Julia Summers