Top 8 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Traverse City

Benita (Benificial Foods)

Celiac Friendly, gluten free bakery! Amazing donuts, breads, pies, desserts, coffee with dairy free & vegan options! Highly recommend!

Benita (Benificial Foods)

Staff is very knowledgeable about food allergies. Great, delicious options! Celiac friendly with vegan / dairy-free options. Highly recommend!

Anna Hogan

Celiac aware

Ken Kondrat

Good place. Food was prompt. Good sized portions. Acknowledged my wife's gluten allergy very well.

Xan

We went last week after our original food spot let us down. We took a gamble because it looked like a nice place to eat and had an awesome gluten free menu!! the food was awesome and the large plates portions were so big i’m still eating the leftovers 😋

Todd Brodie

Really, really good burgers! Malts are perfect. Lots of options. Cozy spot. Dedicated staff. Gluten-free buns if you need 'em.

Stephanie Sweet

Great pizza but a little pricey. Our waitress was good and they offer gluten free pizza and cheese bread options!

Paula Tobar

Gluten free sandwich bread. Turkey sandwich was great and large. Affogato was amazing.

Sav C

Adrian was our waitress and she was spectacular! I have celiac disease and it is sometimes hard to eat at restaurants. I’m impressed with Adrian’s knowledge of what I could and couldn’t eat and how to modify plates so I could eat them. She even brought me out my own chips and salsa so I didn’t have to dip in the gluten chips salsa that my friends were using. Super appreciate a knowledgeable waitress that is kind and helpful.

Lesa Rice

So MANY Gluten Free options and waitress was so knowledgeable about keeping it GF and told kitchen about my Celiac and they followed all protocols. We will definitely be back

Matthew Dante

Loved the pizza here as it’s thin style. I had one of my own creation and my fiancé had a gluten free with prosciutto, pear, and brie. Delicious. Gotta try different pizzas next time. Was great.

Stacy Peña

Staff were very knowledgeable, helpful, and patient to explain their Gluten Free bread, and homemade chips, etc for me. I'm actually asymptomatic celiac, but always state I have a "severe gluten allergy" when asking for assistance. They actually asked me when ordering/checking out, "preference or celiac?" So, I didn't ask for their safety procedures. I had a turkey Reuben with Cole slaw on it (substituting the Swiss for Havarti). It was fantastic! The meat is thinly sliced, and I prefer thicker slices, but it was so flavorful. They had 6" cherry or apple pies (in boxes), as well as some brownies and stuff. The cherry was delicious! Tart cherries, with a lovely crumble on top. It has roasted almonds in the crumble, and possibly slightly under the topping. Worth the stop!!! We were passing through town during their annual cherry festival.

Ally Riley

Me and my husband made a reservation here for our wedding anniversary. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. This restaurant deserves all 5 stars more than any other restaurant I’ve ever been to. The waiter was very knowledgeable about gluten free and all of their options. He was very knowledgeable about the daily specials. He came and checked on us a perfect amount of times which is very hard to find in todays restaurant world. All the waitstaff were extremely patient the whole night. The atmosphere was relaxing and set off an amazing vibe. I highly recommend making a reservation for this place as they are always busy. The food was the best food me and my husband both had our whole trip. Our drinks were made perfectly and dessert was amazing. This restaurant deserves a pat on the back for their amazingness. If me and my husband are ever back in town again we will definitely be coming back.

Mike Wagner

The portions are huge, and the staff was friendly. They have a gluten free menu.

Bree Woodard

Our favorite brunch restaurant in the TC area! Service is wonderful and they are very accommodating to gluten and dairy allergies!

jonae bovee

We are gluten-free, so we decided to try this place. Food was flavorful and they gave you a good amount. I really enjoyed the rice bowl, and the other two ppl enjoyed their tacos. The reason I am giving a 3 stars...we decided to order 2 pitchers of margaritas. We should have asked how much. We were sticker shocked to find out we got charged $92. If they weren't filled to the top with ice (also with so much ice, what a pain to pour)....and we got more than 4 drinks per pitcher, we may not have had an issue.

Ayriel Norteña

This place is AMAZING! The ingredients, the instant care and caution about my celiac allergy and the vibe! The main girl Liberty was SO sweet when I forgot to mention gf granola and made me a new bowl while gifting me the other one for free to give to a friend. This place is chill and open. I would 1000% recommend this to anyone, but especially if you have celiac! My girlfriend and I will be coming back weekly! Thank you guys!

Alicia Ries

Great service and atmosphere! The view was beautiful. Highly recommend joining the waitlist online- our wait was 80 min. on a Sunday evening. We joined the waitlist before we left our hotel and then spent some time at the outdoor bar listening to live music while we waited for our table which was wonderful. The food was good and it was nice to have gluten free options for my dietary needs. We would go back.

G T

My wife had gotten the chicken there before but was just told the last time that it can have cross contact. (She has to eat gluten free) everything else was great! Our the order was messed up, but then was made right.

Joshua V

Don't forget you can get ice cream to accompany whatever pie you like. Sooo worth it!!! Of course the pies are absolutely delicious! Lesser-known is that they have a lot of gluten-free options and their sandwiches and soups are also very good.

Tim G

Cute place with a nice menu and some gluten free options. We got matcha lattes too which were good!

Terri Gustafson

The food is fine but every single time we go through the drive thru something is wrong with our order. Missing items. Wrong sandwich, cheese stuck to the container (we order gluten buns for my husband). Tonight was no different. Missing a Cole slaw and my burger had the wrong toppings.

Chelsea Dee

Prices were good, food and drinks were delicious and the portions were pretty substantial! My friend is gluten sensitive so we were very happy they had the GF Buckwheat crepes as an option. It was easy to take our leftovers to go in the paper sleeve. The patio seating area was so cute.

Lalelale A.

I loved this place. They have light, gluten-free and vegetarian options!

Tina Zapata

Let me start by saying my server was phenomenal! I have celiac disease and she was so helpful to me. I was there with a large group of people. My only regret was that food arrived so staggered that people were completely done with their meal before others got served. My food was delicious. New York Strip served exactly as ordered.

Penny Johnson

We love the hometown feel of Randy's. Thankful for gluten-free options.

Alie Fielder

Wonderful gluten free pizza!

Taylor Cumbee

A group of 12 of us walked in to Firefly restaurant on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner, and even though we didn’t have a reservation, they sat us within 5 minutes of arriving. The service there was great, and they were very accommodating and helpful when I asked about gluten free options. While they do not have a gluten free menu, they had several meals that could be prepared gluten free, which I appreciated. Overall it was a nice meal for everyone, the atmosphere was fun, and we all enjoyed ourselves. Definitely recommend!

Amanda Reinert

I love this location! Having celiac doesn’t allow me to eat out most places but I have never had an issue at this location. They always go in the back and get new utensils, clean the grill, and change gloves. They are very friendly and always complete our order quickly and with accuracy.

carri kincaid

Always delish burgers. Gluten free bun available. They have their allergies clearly marked on the website so it's easy to eat here.

Tod Poirier

Go for the beer, not the food. I wanted to like this place more than I did. Being gluten intolerant I'm always on the lookout for good gf resturaunts. Their menu sounds great and the fact they also brew gf beer made it a no brainer to try. The pros: Nice atmosphere. Great gf beer The cons: Food is lackluster. They try, the menu is informed, inventive, and locally sourced, but the food was on the bland side, tortilla chips overcooked, the smoked fish dip was overly fishy or old, pecorrino fries didn't taste like pecorrino, caramelized onions on a burger were barely cooked and no where near caramelized. We did eat early in the day, perhaps before the regular chef came in. We might try the food again, but likely we'll eat elsewhere and just go back for a great gf beer.

Clara Kolle

This lovely restaurant has become a go-to for us since discovering it during restaurant week several years ago. It has been a great place for me as someone with a significant gluten allergy. The atmosphere is lovely, the staff wonderful, and the food beautifully prepared and presented. Tonight, the food was still delicious, staff were still amazing, and the atmosphere still stunning— but the ratio of food to price and lack of options to bolster our meal with added sides left us sorely disappointed (this is coming from a TC native recently relocated to the Naples, Florida area— one of the highest priced places in Florida. Having dined at multiple places on 5th Avenue in Naples, we did not feel Artisan’s menu nor the prices were suited to TC.) We will have to find alternatives while in Traverse City as we left quite disappointed. (As an aside, my husband and I split everything we got, an appetizer [$18 for a bowl of soup] and scallops [3 medallions on a bed of beautifully crafted sauces and thinly sliced fruit for $46. No drinks or dessert.] We often share our food and never feel lacking.) If money to amount of food is not a concern to you, we most certainly recommend this restaurant.

Zack & Jill Hummel

We just used Sugar 2 Salt to cater our daughter’s wedding. We could not be more thrilled with the service and food quality. We feel like shouting it from the roof tops. To start, the owner, Stephanie, was incredibly easy to work with. She listened to the ideas of our daughter and her partner but offered suggestions of her own to make the food experience truly spectacular. For instance, she suggested that we consider an oyster bar during the cocktail reception. This very reasonably priced addition was a huge hit. It added such a nice touch of elegance. When we asked about a late night snack for our guests she suggested that we serve it back at the resort where our guests were staying (rather than the wedding venue) and her team put together an impressive spread of pork sliders and truffle fries with loads of topping options. Our guests were so delighted when they arrived back at the resort and were greeted by this tasty feast. We also wanted to offer cherry pie as a dessert along with the wedding cake. No problem — S2S picked up and stored the pies and then placed a small slice together with each cake serving. Finally, and importantly, the food was delicious! Chef Jonathan created a fantastic dinner including a salad featuring apple cider poached pears and goat cheese, brisket with mushrooms and red wine pan jus as well as chimichurri, fish cakes with the most delightful tarragon aioli, roast vegetables and root vegetable gratin with crispy rainbow chard. We had several guests who consider themselves foodies and could not stop raving about how amazing all the food was. It was truly superb. Finally, S2S was very accommodating for those with dietary preferences, whether vegetarian, vegan, gluten free or lactose intolerant. Nothing was too difficult to handle. We cannot recommend S2S more highly to anyone looking for an event caterer. They definitely exceeded our high expectations and then some. Thank you S2S for your contributions to a magical affair!

Diego Mateus

One of the best meat pizzas and open to options with no gluten, nice flavor and really cheesy

Kimberly Fisher

This place is amazing! The breakfast and pastries are definitely worth trying. I didn't even realize that my donut was gluten-free, it was so delicious. The coffee was also very well made, and the service was great. The small details, like turning the handle of the coffee cup when setting it down, show that the staff is highly trained and hospitable. Well done!

Mitchell Morgan

Eggscellant gluten-free food!! Homemade corned beef hash option with the best GF bread toast I’ve ever had. Totally recommend!

Steven Benz

Being Celiac, we love the Grill for their clearly marked GF selections.

Jo Ditlow

Always great service and food. 10/10 would recommend for gluten-free as well.

Ashley Lange

Delicious food and friendly service! We needed a place with Gluten free vegetarian options and found The Dish in a pinch. The Buddha bowl and greek fries hit the spot. The chicken quesadilla was tasty and filling, it's huge.

Steve

Locally owned & family operated the team at Glendale goes above and beyond to bring you quality food and service. Simple yet diverse menu with vegetarian/gluten free options so everyone can find something to enjoy. Do yourself a favor and make the trip to Glendale for a meal, you won't regret it. Outstanding.

Alexis Rushton

Really loved this cute cafe!! Everybody was so nice and they even gave us a free treat since it was my dad’s birthday! Sandwiches were 10/10 and they have gluten free bread!!

Logan Swedberg

Great atmosphere. We had the buscuits and gravy and salmon Benedict. I was really excited they had gluten free English muffins and they were pretty good. The dirty chai tea latte was so good I got another one for the road. Kind of a bummer they charge $1.00 more for oat milk. Our server Kaitlyn was quick, friendly, and helpful. Would definitely come back next time we’re in the area.

M. Feisthmmel

If you wish to eat fresh, healthy prepared food you must visit. I'm vegan and gluten free and did find something to eat and did not become I'll after eating out due to numerous allergies and food intolerances . It's clean food, a rarity when one eats out. It's also a great place to support since they source their organic food locally. Only suggestion I could make is that they should offer brown rice.

Melissa Frutig

Omg this place is freaking adorable. If you are gluten free and struggle to find delicious treats this is the place. The coffee was amazing also. This is now a must for me every time I visit traverse city. What a beautiful farm!

Theresa Grist

Our server was Laura tonight on a super busy Friday. We had the best service and the best food we've had in a long time! I have celiac and they catered to my gluten free needs with care. So much flavor and beautiful presentation! I absolutely recommend Bahia! Thank you Laura for helping us tonight, it was my 38th birthday and this was an amazing place to spend it.

Lindsey Lubahn

The food is delicious and they were able to accommodate gluten free and dairy free dietary needs. Wonderful staff and chef!

Julie Collins

What a great place! Our server Ethan was outstanding! Such a positive attitude and didn’t miss a beat! Our daughter has celiac disease and can’t be exposed to even a crumb of gluten, and Ethan communicated with the kitchen to make sure they took extra precautions to keep her safe. My husband LOVED his chicken sandwich and our sons loved the huge portions of their bowls and the quality and taste. My personal fav were the fried green tomatoes. It is not fancy but perfect food and service. They have a very cool outdoor area with a food truck serving outside and live entertainment at times. We plan to go back. We hear it is a favorite of the locals.

Lisa Crowder (Wilky Email)

I have Celiac disease, try the pumpkin cake dessert yummmmmm!

Kaity Wiljanen

Best meal in Michigan! It was delicious! I got the tre chocolati as dessert, and it was amazing! I got the linguine, and I’ve never eaten pasta so good! Everything looks amazing! The dessert plates were decorated with chocolate. Yum! Compliments to the chef! Edit: this review was left by my 11y/o nephew. He’s never written a Google review before but asked to and NAILED IT. He’s also a gluten free kiddo (has been for years) and doesn’t like to eat out because typically the GF options aren’t that good. So this review, from this kiddo, is gold!

Brandon Russell

A nice Espresso Bay with a good variety of coffees and treats. We were glad they sold Third Coast gluten free items as well as a plethora of gluten filled items. The roasting room was new to us but welcomed none the less. It’s a coffee shop that does what it should.