Top 35 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Janesville

Nicole Schaefer

I have celiac, and this is one of the restaurants I trust to not get me sick. Staff are always kind. Almost always clean. Occasionally, there will be a mix-up, but it is always fixed.

Paul Schepp

Ive been in this restaurant in Janesville before and the staff is very attentive and friendly and the restaurant is always super clean...even the bathrooms. The company I work for just did a catering order for about 40 people and they knocked it out of the park! The food is very high quality and was delicious. They provided several different sandwhich choices and ALL the fixings on the side like lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, peppers and the Mikes Way olive oil and red wine vinegar. Our staff loved it! They even went above and beyond to make a gluten free sandwhich for one of our staff. And the Assistant Manager that helped was very professional, accommodating and appreciative. We would definitely use them again. This location is an exemplary franchise!

C B

We have child with celiac disease and rarely are able to eat out. We took a chance, called ahead about the gluten free pizza and did our due diligence. We were nervous about the risk, but the staff did a nice job taking our concerns seriously. Thank you for the good work.

Jennifer Hockema

This team of two was great! Greeted me when I walked in, offered helpful suggestions, completed my order in a timely manner! Thanks for your great work! This chain has the best dairy free gluten free pizza that I have ever had! The bacon artichoke pizza can be made with a garlic sauce so that it is completely dairy free! We love Papa Murpheys pizza!

Trinity Gantz

I have Celiacs disease and they answered all my questions about gluten free options and was extreamily thorough with how they made the food asking which specific fries go with which meal, the regular meal or the gluten free meal. 10 out of 10! Thank you crew!

Halle Davis

i’ve been coming here as a regular for a year now, some of the best thai I’ve ever had, meals are lovely, and the staff let you sit and enjoy the meal without interrupting too much, and so many gluten free and vegan options :))

Sandy Smith

I was in WI for the weekend. I went to Cracker Barrel twice and enjoyed both meals. I'm gluten free and dairy free and had no problem finding something to eat. Service was fast, even on Sunday

Eric Neill

Other reviewers left the impression that vegan options and gluten free options were available. Not really. I was able to find a salad I could omit cheese from and it actually was really good and the reason I gave it as high of a review as I did. However vegan cheese substitutes would have been much preferred. Having burger w/o a vegan patty option is a horrible plan for any restaurant in 2024 and beyond. Didn't want a salad, wanted something hot to warm me up with. Maybe they'll see this and improve...? Almost not sure that I care. Waitress was excellent. Ambiance was way up there. Everyone else at my table enjoyed their food.

Christine Libberton

I just went in there tonight with my fiancé, and I was blown away by the staff that helped us. I wish I would have gotten the young man’s name, but he really went above and beyond for me. I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, so I can’t have any gluten. I went in and asked him to just change his gloves and told him about my gluten issue, and he ended up changing out the utensils in everything that I wanted for my bowl, wiped the counter down and then thoroughly washed and sanitized his hands and arms before putting on new gloves to make my food. I have a lot of anxiety about going out to eat because a lot of restaurants don’t take celiac disease seriously, but they did. I am really grateful and will definitely be back because of this.

Tommy

Gluten free french toast was good. They use regular GF bread so not amazing but still very good. They also offer GF toast as a side even though it isn't on the menu. Hashbrowns, eggs, and bacon were all very good. Average coffee. Learned after we left that they are supposed to have great fresh squeezed orange juice, wish I would have known so I could have tried it. Service was good, the waitresses were gossiping loudly about one of the other waitresses. Not a great look...oh well. Service was fast and friendly. Recommend.

Rose Scholefield

This was the first time I went there. The food was good, but seemed blander than other Mexican restaurants, but maybe that's more authentic. I had the combo dinner with one beef enchilada and one chicken taco, which came with rice and beans. The food was very good quality and fresh tasting, especially the chicken, which was the freshest I have ever had (seemed freshly shredded off the bone). I was just a bit disappointed that it wasn't served with guacamole and sour cream, like many places do, but it was still delicious. The chips and salsa were average, again, they seemed bland. I was very impressed by their great service. Since we're allergic to wheat/gluten, we have to ask a lot of questions before even eating the chips. The waiter had broken English, but reassured us that there was no chicken base with wheat in the rice or beans. He managed to communicate to us that they use FRESH chicken in it, which is uncommon... most places use a chicken base/paste that contains wheat. After he put our order in, to our surprise, a manager showed up at our table to confirm everything he just said -- This was SOOO impressive and important to us and I truly thank them for this, because it put us more at ease! Prices were reasonable too.

Trevor Allen

Great vibe, great service, but most importantly, GREAT coffee! Great party case, Only constructive feedback is considering one or two baked goods that are gluten free.

Nancy Bach

Fantastic place. Friendly staff, great vibe, and terrific food. Thank you for having gluten-free options!

Katrina Marie

They are always willing to accommodate my dietary needs - celiac disease, gluten and dairy free! They have always been so accommodating! We’ve been there SO many times and I’ve never been disappointed or felt sick from my food. They cook my food separately in the back and bring me gluten free soy sauce. Highly recommend!

Nick Sampson

Was great. Had gluten free options. Very Tastey

Diana Hamilton-Buller

I met my husband, Marlowe, for lunch today at Sidelines. I arrived early to order the GF pizza we planned to have on his 30-minute lunch break. The waitress and cook arrived at our table just before Marlowe arrived to let me know that the pizza I just received was not on a gluten free crust and would need to be remade. They apologized profusely and said that our tab would be taken care of! We were brought chips and salsa for us to munch on while our pizza was made and they made two pizzas for us instead of one! What amazing customer service!!!

Steve Dinkel

Extreme disappointment! We haven’t been to Janesville and Noodles for quite a while and thought we would stop in for a quick bite to eat. The food was bad and poorly prepared. The food was served in what looked like TV dinner trays with plastic utensils! I had the buffalo chicken mac & cheese, and my bowl was filled halfway with some kind of cheese sauce that tasted horrible! I’m not sure I even got the gluten-free noodles that I ordered.🤨 The restaurant was filthy and needs a good scrub down. The last rice crispy left at the front cash register looked like it had been manhandled all day. When I asked for a fresh one, it was a big deal that needed corporate approval to get a fresh one. I very rarely will write a review, but for the money go to Chick-Fil-a instead!!

Tommy

Really good quality. Was impressed to get large slices of chicken that was extremely tender on my sandwich. Gluten free bread was good. Recommended!

Travis Harrelson

Delicious. Pricey but well crafted sandwiches. The aioli for the fries is so good. Get extra. Gluten free bread available.

Mallory Strehlow

Culvers is my go to fast food location for a reason. Always fast and tasty, with agreeable prices. Also good gluten free options.

Steve D

Good food and they were very good about avoiding cross contamination for my wife's gluten allergy.

Jennifer Hockema

First time experience- We chose to celebrate my daughter’s 22nd birthday here because of the awesome options they have for gluten-free crusts and dairy-free cheese. This store is super cute and clean! Everyone got their own mini-sized pizza with their choice of toppings. The service team looked pretty busy, but they got our pizzas done in a decent amount of time. (Plan to wait a little bit.) The most disappointing part was the long blond hair I found in my second piece. I guess the service team isn’t required to hair net, just wear a hat. 🤢 They kindly made me a new pizza, but I might look for other options before going back.

kathy blake

Always super friendly! I love their gluten free pizza crust!

Christy Masseur

No gluten free/friendly pancakes Did have sugar free syrup

Abby Johnson

Amazing food! We were on a 14 hour road trip and stopped for breakfast but bought lunch too because everything looked so good. Excellent service, $2 smoothie (you would pay $7 for in Nashville). Vegan, gluten free, healthy choices were everywhere. I would live in this town just to belong to this co-op!

Kim Hoholek

Love the care they give for gluten allergies

Amy Kimmet-Humfeld

En route to a family reunion, I asked my daughter to search for a local coffee shop somewhere off the interstate. Far from both our starting point and destination, we ended up in downtown Janesville, WI, at an adorable location that served as a reminder of WHY I adore local coffee shops. Super charming, friendly staff, a delicious hot coconut milk latte and a freshly made gluten-free scone. I wished we would have had time to sit and savor the views from the covered rear patio. Either there or inside the historic building would have been perfect places to wile away hours with a laptop or book. Alas, an ideal respite during our lengthy road trip. Insta: coffee_coveredamy

Bobbiejo Winkler

I'll never go back. Took my daughters family out for her birthday. I simply asked for gluten free menu, waitress left for manager, and I was mortified and embarrassed because now they and everyone at the tables around us knew I have a medical condition. The manager proceeded talking about celiac and death by gluten. 1st i don't have celiac, 2nd its not their nor anyone else's business what I have. This is why I don't eat out. A pleasant dinner turned dark fast. Waitress was yound and pleasant, but the manager was out of line.

Glenn Vallejo

Tammy Stearns

We brought our 4 year old granddaughter for breakfast this morning to start her 4th Birthday at one of her favorite places. The Bessie’s staff treated her so well! Like the princess that she is! Also, I am celiac and must eat gluten free. Accommodated me easily and so far I feel great! Food was fantastic!

Sarah Phenia

Gluten-free options!! We had a great experience. The waitress Tina was so upbeat and wonderful. She definitely was genuine and wonderful. The food was excellent. They were very accommodating of my food allergies. Highly recommend 👌

Sarah Phenia

Phoebe was so friendly and kitchen staff did great with my food allergies. It would be great if they would carry gluten free buns or bread.

John Helwig

Always good food and service, tried the peanut butter whiskey hot chocolate special and we loved it. And its gluten free 😊

Stephanie Peterson

Delicious food. Also gluten friendly options. Unfortunately, the dining room is often closed

kristin w

Quick friendly service with tasty breakfast and strong coffee! Nice variety of classic American dishes with a 80's diner vibe. Laid back dining with fair prices and large portions. My server was happy to substitute toast for melon to be mindful of my gluten intolerance. Great little local spot with a fresh bakery case.