Top 32 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Iowa City

Rob

Oryza has become a staple of our Asian food expeditions whenever the desire arises. The primary reason is my wife has Celiac’s and therefore must avoid gluten. Oryza fortunately uses corn based flour, not wheat. This wizardy allows food allergen victims to be able to eat from their diverse menu. Their food preparation is excellent. The atmosphere is chill. The service is fantastic. We’ve had only 1 negative experience and noticed that same server was not employed there for much longer. ANYWAYS- this is a great place for Asian cuisine. The owner is always friendly and recognizes us when we visit.

Heather Hoagland

Very good food. Loved that I could get anything and didn’t have to worry about the food not being vegan. Also love the gluten free options. The sweet potato fries and chocolate cake are a must have.

Sonja Dicken

Cute diner with friendly staff and great food. We went with party of 6, some had breakfast, some salad or sandwich. Everyone enjoyed. I highly recommend the Bluebird juevos as it was excellent. They even had good gluten free pancakes for our celiac group member.

Sydney Schroeder

awesomeness in a grilled cheese. sweet potato fries are bussin. gluten free bread is delish. blueberry lemonade:FIRE. 10/10. cheap. so fun.

Brian P.

Very tasty pizza🍕 Table service and drinks. Even the gluten free pizza was delicious. Very friendly service. The manager went above and beyond to make sure our family was taken care of. Highly recommended!

Brittany Erickson

I love this place. Good food and the servers are perfect. The owner is cool af. Lots of vegan and gluten free options.

Jon Doerrfeld

My wife and I had a wonderful evening here for NYE! Food and wine pairings were phenomenal and we enjoyed discussing French wine with the owner. They have a wide variety of options for Gluten Free on their menu and all the food we tried was delicious. We will be back!

Stacey Frank

You walk in and order at the counter. Waitress was very nice. I had questions about gluten free and she gave a gf options menu. Food came out as ordered and quickly. The beef brisket sandwich , and coleslaw were good (gf bun was an awesome surprise). I loved the self serve bbq sauce counter, and drinks are self serve. Everything was clean and very kid friendly atmosphere . Thank you :)

Lauren

As a celiac coming into town for a few days, it was a little bit stressful to try to find gluten-free options here. However, the staff quickly oriented me to their options, and most of the menu can be made safe for us. The meals I had there were delicious and filling and healthy. Highly recommend.

Bijan Kholghi

Best cold brew in town. Also the matcha is really good. Highly recommend!!! Great gluten free pastries options (lemon cake, banana muffins)

Sara V

First time at the restaurant. Very nice, easy listening environment on opposite part from bar. They have decent gluten free menu options, but this could be done as a separate menu or better labeled menu. Overall very pleasant place for any occasion.

J S

Wow. What a gem! If you're looking for Italian in Iowa, look no further! Not to mention if you're gluten-free like me, the staff was very knowledgeable about substitutions and can help you find something to eat. The highlight of my visit was a crustless cheesecake.

Stacey Frank

Love their gluten free buns and their hamburgers. Kids beg to eat here :)

Adriana Della Pietra

I am celiac highly symptomatic. I go to eat here frequently. They have a GF menu with many options. The staff and the kitchen are aware of contaminations. Food is amazing: you can have burgers, steak, oysters, breakfast sandwich and a great mimosa!

Lauren

I am a celiac and was pleasantly surprised that they have a whole gluten-free menu with lots of options! One of the servers said that she is a celiac, too. That was cool. The only thing that made me nervous was the wooden cutting boards they served my gluten free food on. Not sure how they clean them, or if they keep them separate from gluten serving boards, but I know we should mistrust all wooden utensils due to their absorbency. These had obvious cut marks on them and everything. Happily though, I didn't feel and signs of being glutened. With major gluten ingestions I definitely feel symptoms, and I had none to report here. Hopefully that bodes well.

Kathy Wood

I really enjoy this patio that is dog-friendly. The atmosphere is great, and they have a variety of vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. The margarita is particularly impressive.

Leah

Delicious breakfast spot with lots of local charm. The Baja special as a skillet was delicious and gluten free. They have GF toast and will even make French toast with it.

Jerome Bell

Great sushi and great gluten free options! They even have gluten free imitation crab. Pretty much anything other than tempura can be made gluten free, and the waitress and manager were knowledgeable. We’ll definitely be back when we’re in town again!

Ronnie Nelson

I'm not a coffee drinker but went to get one for my wife and the staff was very accommodating to my lack of knowledge in coffee linguistics. My wife loves this place and this is a mandatory stop every time she's in the neighborhood. They also have gluten free treats which are also a must have. This last time I got 3 cherry and pecan energy balls. Would recommend this place and will be going back for sure.

D Nice

Amazing gluten free pasta-- the best I've had in a restaurant! Such a great atmosphere with a cool Italian vibe & decor & lively atmosphere. The service is always friendly, attentive (but not overly annoying!) & knowledgeable.

David Bridges

Friends and I go here after big tests. It's a great place to hang out after a stressful day. My wife is also allergic to wheat, and we appreciate that they have a gluten free menu and are really considerate of her restrictions.

Bijan Kholghi

Amazing cafe and book store combined This makes a unique atmosphere. I absolutely love it. Excellent coffe and matcha. Also great gluten free and vegan pastry. Highly recommend!

Sidnie Mckillip

Gluten free burger was great and didn’t fall apart like most gf buns! My waitress Shey was a great help and had great conversation!

Bijan Kholghi

We really liked the gluten-free Pizza crust. The Vegetarian and Supreme Pizza were really good. A classic Bar/Restaurant in Iowa City (since 1944)

chris kane

This was my 1st visit. The food and service exceeded our expectations. The vegetarian and Celiac members of our group were accomodated easily. We'll be back!

Hannah Yang

Very tasty food, friendly servers and not super busy which was greatly appreciated. Also had decent gluten free options!

Adventures in LynderLand

I have celiac and the owner went above and beyond to make sure everything was safe. They changed their gloves and wiped surfaces down. He even explained what was on the menu that I could eat. I had sliced brisket and my husband had the wrap. The BBQ is good but I'm from TX so its not TX style. The Dr. Pepper bbq sauce was really good.

Jill Vanderhoef

Our favorite Mexican place. It has gluten free options - ask for the corn tortias.

Jude Abel

Food was excellent. I had a gluten free bun with a beyond burger, and both the bun and patty were perfect. Wonderful atmosphere. Drinks are reasonably priced and tasty as well. Good for small groups! The owner is incredibly kind and checked on us after our food came out. We will be back again soon!

Andrew Casto

Heard these guys now have NY style pizza by the slice and had to try, as good pizza truly matters to my soul. I was impressed - crust light and airy with a perfect crunch, pepperonis were curled on top, cheese was delicious. Hits all the marks as it should. A+! Also was given a free sample of green beans for my gluten free partner, and they were amazing - my kids even ate them! Glad to know about this and will be back!!

Kaleo Reese

My husband ordered the Cuban Sandwich and I ordered an Italian Roast Beef on gluten free bread with tomato bisque soup on the side. Honestly, the food was incredibly delicious and cooked perfectly. However, the serving portions were rather small for the cost and the presentation was missing a garnish of some sort. Of course, none of the prices will break the bank and this place is definitely worth trying.

Debbie Jacobsmeier

Seemingly endless choices for sushi! Had a friend with celiac disease and the waitress was super knowledgeable about options she could eat safely. Pretty much you could have a sushi roll made to order with whatever ingredients you see on the menu. Other dinner choices are available too. It is not just sushi.