Top 35 Gluten-Free Spots Open Late to Enjoy in Des Moines

Harv

This place is a gluten-free haven.

Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)

My chicken chiabatta sandwich was a bit dry and the food selection was limited, but they did have substantial gluten free options. The setting and staff were very nice, making it an overall excellent experience.

Emily Onomatopoeia

O.M.G. 100% gluten free kitchen AND the food was absolutely amazing!! Our waitress was super friendly! I would give more than 5 stars if I could!!!

Jenna Bug

I adore this place! The new location is superb. The drivers are kind and funny and the new menu updates are very tasty! I'm gluten free and have had zero issues.

Jennifer VanSickle

Love it every time. Good atmosphere and I'm pretty find if the gluten sensitive choices. Well worth it.

Cortez Jones

Had the BEST experience here. Trying to find a restaurant that offers a gluten free menu as well as regular with no discernible differences in taste is 1 in a million and buzzard Billy’s is exactly that. Any time we ever come back it will be good at BB. Kristen, Kela and shiree are the best servers EVER!

Hunter Gonzales

Food was delicious and decently priced, so many gluten free options. Service was quick and simple nice but not always checking up on you but consistent service overall. Kinda nosy but private as well. Definitely would come back as an outastater 👏

Penny Zaugg

Great gluten free option!!

Nicholas Kalianoff

Great place to sit on the patio or watch the games. Very conscious about gluten free options also. Good drinks, reasonable prices.

Michelle M.

Amazing! Probably the best dang burger I've ever had... the lil' Elvis and the phenomenal dirt balls were the icing on the cake. Gluten-free bun also available. I'd rate this more than 5 stars if it was possible.

Jamie Goff

Their Gluten Free pizza is amazing!!! Went to order it on door dash and it wasn't showing up so I called the restaurant and spoke to Emily and she went above and beyond to get me my gluten free pizza. Second time we've ordered from them and both times its been fantastic!! Even better when the customer Service rocks!!

Brooke Weber

I have been here several times recently for brunch. This place knows what they are doing and they are really good at it: the atmosphere, the decor, the food, the service. The lattes here are the best in the area, hands down. Even the cups and saucers are beautiful and add to my enjoyment of the coffee drinks. I want the exact cups for my own home. The seasonal latte flavors are creative and never overly sweet. I do love a pumpkin spice latte, and St. Kilda has the best. I was interested in a seasonal mocha and was hesitant to order it for fear it would be too sweet, but the server told me more about it so I decided to try it. It was the best mocha I’ve ever had with the perfect balance of flavors and just the right amount of sweetness. Everything that’s a part of the Big Aussie Breakfast is prepared to perfection: thick cut bacon, delicious blistered roasted tomatoes, perfectly crispy house-made bread. Even the gluten-free bread is excellent. Last week my boyfriend got a hashbrown on the side and it was the best hashbrown I’ve ever had - a lovely soft texture on the inside and perfectly crispy all the way around on the outside. The last 3 times I’ve eaten there, we’ve had the same server. I love her! Very friendly, relatable, and a bit quirky in the best possible way. After our last visit, I decided St. Kilda in Valley Junction is my favorite place for brunch.

April Worrall

love the gluten-free options! Great food and a great company that gives back to our communities.

Gina W.

My first food stop in Iowa was to take a solo walk to get tacos at Malo. This one was a home run at my first at-bat as a Des Moines rookie. Wow. I timed it just right, and they were placing my bag of food on the table right as I walked in the door. I got the avocado and fried onions on corn tortillas, and instead of getting a combo, I got the portobello mushrooms as my side. That way I was able to just put them on my tacos. I also got a side of fruit with sweet chili sauce. It didn't want to have anything super spicy before my marathon (think about it) so I got the pico de gallo. The tacos were delicious, and the fresh tortillas seemed handmade. The fruit was so juicy and sweet, but the stunner here was the portobello mushroom - like steak strips. Savory and meaty but not too salty... Just amazing. I had enough left over for a second meal. Great vegan and gluten-free options.

Kyle Schmaltz

Great place, it's nice they have gluten free options like salads available.

Brian Moe

Delicious food options. Had the gluten free steak and mushroom flatbread. It was hold-your-breath-and-close-your-eyes delicious. Brussel sprouts were on point. Deconstructed nachos were amazing. And service was excellent, especially given the unexpected rush at the end of the night.

Billie Newland (billiexnewland)

Fun place with great food options! Love they do deals on their burgers and the fact they have gluten free buns available!

Brett Giberson

Great food! Excellent gluten free options. Awesome location. We will be back!

Jeff King

The gluten-free pizza was decent. My wife said her burger rocked. It was the Frisco melt, and I had the pasta. It was a penne pasta with a southwest Alfredo sauce, plus chicken and tortilla strips. It was fantastic.

Allison Snyder

It was a little nosy but this place had an excellent menu and the pricing was good. Their gluten free options were well-labled and they had a good variety.

Sarah Greenfield

Phenomenal service every time I go. I hate tofu but I am a fan of there's. They have beautiful pottery that they put soy sauce in. They have gluten free options on many things on their menu.

Rachel Quist

The staff accommodated a large group immediately and we had great service from Annie! They have a whole vegan and gluten free menu if you ask for it. The tofu bites are great! Portions are very generous. A great option in the Des Moines area!

MrBubbles4U

I love to eat A Dong! Wife has celiac and can't eat wheat, but they have delicious stir fry for them and rice wrap spring rolls as well. Very good food over all!

Josh Anderson

This place was awesome, staff was friendly and helpful, did not feel rushed. Staff helped us figure out how to make items Gluten-free for my Fiancé. Some shakes are also Gluten-free l. Just like all restaurants there is a chance for cross contamination but let staff know and they can help the best they can.

Arrow Austin

I'm on a road trip with my dad and we decided to stop for some food. It was delicious, very well may be the best fajita veggies I've had ever. I'll definitely come back on my next road trip. I'm not kidding when I say they were AMAZING! They were also good with my allergies, I have celiac disease and am allergic to dairy. It's been a few hours and I have no symptoms of cross contamination!

Jody Griggs

Not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen but the server made sure my breakfast had no toast with my gluten-free omelet. Tasty.

M W D S

We found out by accident that our waitress was new but you would never know it. She was attentive and was able to answer our in-depth questions. I am a Celiac and needed gluten free, and she made sure to find out that it was an allergy and not a preference. The food was delicious! We will definitely go again next time we are in Des Moines.

Libby Banagale

I was there just to have a place to wait for a ride home after my car was towed to a garage. I don't eat gluten, so no donuts for me. I ordered a coffee and fried potatoes. The potatoes were not very good, but the coffee was. I was there for over 3 hrs. I drank a lot of coffee and chai. The girls behind the counter were so gracious and concerned. I received service beyond expectations and in a very clean dining area an bathroom. The donuts and menu did look very, very, very good!

Jason Reis

On a Monday night our waitress was great. Was dining with friend with celiac disease and they were amazingly accommodating. The mushrooms were excellent. And the drinks were strong but not over the top.

Isaac Slings

A wide arrange of drinks! Great variety of food. Didn't get a refill on our waters but had a nice array of 8 cocktails. $100 bill for two with 4 cocktails wasn't a bad time. The mojito options are plentiful. Gluten free buns are also available

Alicia Andrews

Always willing to listen for special orders, i.e. gluten free. Just need ask. Bartender is great and good conversation!-if you want to chat. Food hot and delicious. Combos husband and I can share with G.F restrictions.

Melinda Bianchi

The first thing you'll notice about this place is how beautiful it is. The design is flawless, melding an open-air, wispy feel with clean, industrial look. Whoever designed this place is brilliant! I've been here 3x since they opened over the summer. The first week they were open it was pretty crazy but somehow they got hot, delicious food out quickly. Drink service took a little longer but it wasn't horrible. Great teamwork! Now that the hype has died down a little bit and it's winter, I can judge it a little better. The food here is still amazing! Still delicious, still hot, still comes out quickly. I've gotten a different entree every time I've visited and have never been disappointed. My friends who are vegan and gluten-free also love the menu here! Drinks come a lot quicker now that there aren't 1000 people swarming the place. The beer is tasty, obviously. Their cocktail specials are also really good! They have tons of tables inside for dining. Lots of seats around the bar. We brought our dogs with us over the summer and sat on the patio. The wait staff was always gracious enough to bring our pups water. I don't usually visit a restaurant more than once but this is a recurring go-to in Des Moines. Highly recommend!

Bill Davis

Great place with good beverages & food. Try the Sweet Georgia Brown iced or hot (I wish they did it Ice-blended too.) or the Café Borgia! Try the breakfast casserole or the taco salad! Good bakery treats too, even a few that are gluten-free (much appreciated). Book a meeting room or gather with friends. Can get busy with college students and locals though, so consider booking a room to ensure space for more than a few people.

nicole ponce

Amazing pizza! My family raves about this place so I thought I’d give it a try while I was in town visiting. They had gluten free options which was a plus! And they use Graziano sausage! Yummy!

Jaime Kallai

We've now ordered for delivery 3 times from Big Tomato and HANDS DOWN THE BEST PIZZA I've ever had! I always get stomach aches after eating pizza, but NOT with Big Tomato's pizza and I'm SO happy to find this out because I LOVE PIZZA! My favorite is their gluten free tomato, basil, and mazzerella cheese!!!! It's to die for!! I have had 4-5 flavors and there all amazing!!!