Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Cincinnati

Alliyah McClendon

Absolutely loved this place! If you live around the area or happen to be in town this bakery is definitely a go to! I am 100% gluten free with celiac and when I tell you this is the best tasting baked goods I’ve had since I started my journey! I got the cinnamon rollup, beignet donuts, donut holes, muffin (berries), and quiche! Donuts were my fav! It is a little bit pricey but if you’re celiac you already know the drill! Definitely worth it especially when you get a little bit of everything!

Heather Iacono

Absolutely fabulous authentic Mexican food, dedicated gluten free. AAAAA+++++

Staci Lee

Gluten free and yummy

Michel Hansotte

Stopped in as we were passing through for breakfast. Everything was delicious! The gluten free pancakes were so good.

Joe Andre

Transcendental empanadas, arepas bursting with fresh fillings, frosty beverages, and a little shop where you can scarf up South American comfort foods and ingredients. The Arepa Place is amazing. My first bite into the chicken empanada sent me on a long journey to a far away planet named Delicious Prime. I landed, mid chew, in a great battle of shredded chicken, buttery flaky fried crust, and an assortment of salsas. There was purple smoke, the screaming of my teeth, and a salty wave of energy that made me urinate my pants. Moments later my wife and daughter shook me awake and I found myself on the floor moaning like a cow in heat. "Are you okay?" they asked, frantically. My response, "more arepas. And some of that aguapanela." The EMT team, curious, ordered some as well. Then, with my EMT team, I transcended back into the fever dream of flavor. Dedicated gluten free. Cute wall decor.

Brent Hammer

Excellent service, warm ambiance & delicious lemon ricotta pancakes, cheeseburger, gf chicken nugget Thai bowl & espresso martini! They were quick to acknowledge my wife’s celiac. We will be back!

Reagen Powers

Great gluten free options. Dedicated fryer.

Cassie

I ordered the redskin potatoes and vegetarian cheesesteak. The redskin potatoes were DELICIOUS! Very well seasoned and tender. The only complaint is the ketchup/sauce does not have much flavor and is quite thin. You have to pack it on to taste anything. Other than that, amazing potatoes! The vegetarian cheesesteak was also pretty good but I felt it was missing something. It needed more zing or seasoning of some sort but I couldn't put my finger on it. Maybe onion powder? Italian seasoning? Not too sure, but regardless I had never tried the vegetarian meat option on this cheesesteak and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I also loved the amount of peppers on there. Additionally, my husband ordered the nachos so I got to take some (a lot) of bites. They were also very tasty. My only complaint is the toppings aren't layered on the chips. This means you eat the top layer and are left with naked chips on the bottom. I give the food overall a 4/5! The pricing was nice for the portions. No complaint there, especially considering the allergy friendly options that we ordered due to my mom's gluten allergy. The atmosphere was chill. There were a decent amount of people there but for a group of 3 it was hard to find seating. We only had one option: put 2 small tables together, and there were only 2 small tables left. The staff was very friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. I'm pregnant and was worried I couldn't try my husband's nachos (queso is usually a watchout for pregnant women), but the staff reassured us that the queso was vegetarian/vegan (can't remember which one). Very nice and friendly people for sure. Would I come back to this establishment? Yes! It's not my typical food style but my mom has been wanting to try it and I was pleasantly surprised as well. I recommend you try it too.

Brenda Aratani

I’ve ordered here a couple of times and the presentation, flavor, and cooked temperature is always on point! Staff really follows the ticket order. I love their gluten free bun.

Kristie Rolfsen

We love this place! Something for everyone including my son who has celiac disease.

Anna Fargo

We had an amazing meal! Everything we tried was so good!! If you ate gluten free, you have to get the blondie!

Kaila Ryan

I love this place and love that everything is gluten free!

Laura Brogden

Katie P was fantastic! She was kind and attentive for our whole meal. I have gluten and dairy allergies and she had the manager prepare everything to make sure it was safe!

Jasmine Cano

I’m so grateful for my server. I told him I had a gluten allergy and he went above and beyond to accommodate. They even have my favorite dessert on the menu that is Gluten free and Gluten free pasta. Highly recommend

Mindy Baker

Such a nice view in the evening over looking the city. Such GOOD service from ALL of the staff from the hostess to the person who brought us our food, the bartender and our waitress. I've never gotten an appetizer as quick as we got our chicken quesadillas tonight. Everything was delicious and I have no complaints (which is very unusual for me) my friend got the mahi mahi tacos and said they were the best he's ever had in his life. I got the chicken sandwich and brussel sprouts and they were perfect. We also got the giant chocolate cake for dessert which we only knew about because we saw another waitress taking a piece to someone else, and we asked her about it because they don't have the deserts on the menu. It was heavenly, and it was HUGE. We both ate it and still had some left over. Ok i thought of a complaint. The selection of things to choose from is not great, and my daughter was going to come to eat with us, but she has a gluten allergy, and the only gluten free option i saw on the menu was pizza, and we didn't want pizza, so she didn't come. However, I'm sure you can find something delicious anyway.

Phillip Lang

Excellent food and the staff is very sweet. Great choices on the menu, Lois of neat, tasty food to explore! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

Greg Huntington

Perfect 5-STAR experience at the Kenwood Cooper's Hawk location yesterday, celebrating Valentine's Day at lunchtime. REILLY provided exceptional and highly attentive service, especially with regard to our gluten and dairy restrictions. She was very courteous and professional. We have visited several Cooper Hawk's across Dayton/Cincinnati area (Kenwood, Liberty Centre, Centerville) and the KENWOOD location is clearly superb in all aspects.

Michaela Nee

Love this place, really colorful fun atmosphere and Madi Moore was an awesome hostess. Lots of vegan and gluten free options!

Stephie

We were blown away by this place, it is such a beautiful romantic place to eat. They do have gluten free dishes and it's a family owned business the staff is incredibly friendly we even bought shirts. Highly recommend this place.

Marci

Lovely place. Great food. Romatic atmosphere. Pleasant staff. Reasonably priced. Excellent selections even a gluten-free menu.

Joey L

I went for a work lunch and asked for the gluten free menu since their regular menu has nothing but a reference to ask for it for gluten free. I am currently in the testing gluten free phase and I ordered their tacos. I was asked if I wanted the combo, which I thought include rice and beans so I said yes. The gluten free menu had zero prices. The tacos were $6.60 each! They were extremely tiny street tacos and should have been $2 a piece. The tacos were ok, not good, not bad. I was also charged a gluten sensitive combo fee of $3.29 I wasn't aware of. My total for 2 tiny tacos and a side of plain, unseasoned, no sauce, white rice, was $17.95. That is highway robbery and insulting. $18 for two tiny tacos is crazy! Service and manager were great but I will never go back and suggest you don't either. All in that ends up being $9 for a street taco, a tiny, 4 inch street taco. That's crazy.

Ria Villaver Collins

Hole-in-the-wall burger place in Northside doesn't quite live up to the gem in its hidden gem status. Ordered the "Hammstein", "Buns n Rose's black bean", and vegan "James Brownie" milkshakes. Pros: Large variety of eclectic burgers, including a couple vegan options, all with fun, quirky names. They also offer gluten free & pretzel buns. Though it fell apart easily, I appreciated that the bean burger seemed fresh and handmade - could see the beans. Milkshakes can be made with vegan ice cream (coconut ice cream & almond milk). Fries were great, and burgers tasted decent. Cons: Limited seating in a tight space. Atmosphere is a little grungy, and staff seemed stressed and rushed despite there not being many people. Vegan milkshake was like syrup - not good. Biggest issue: Staff were NOT knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. I asked if the milkshakes were entirely vegan or if it was just an ice cream swap > was told it was totally vegan > turns out the mix-ins are not necessary vegan (the brownie had egg and I had to ask 4 times before I got that answer.) Sadly, can't say I'll be back.

Shanah Bell

We found this place on the Happy Cow app and are all happy that we did. It was a really good find that all 3 of us were able to eat a good meal and enjoy the atmosphere. I ran across the GM, Cookie, upon arrival and he was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions regarding gluten free and vegan options and told me how they work. He suggested a few cider options for me to try since they don't have any gluten reduced beers on site. I tried their tropical cider and wasn't disappointed. They also hand Florida Seltzer, which was an added bonus. Two of us got the Beyond Burger for dinner. I got mine with no bun, since it's not vegan, and one of my kids got the gluten free bun. We both got fries also, but decided to try their Louisiana fries instead of just plain for one of the orders. They were really good, but definitely have a kick!! My other kid got a Caesar Salad and bacon cheeseburger (sensing a theme here!). She said both were great. She rated this Burger at the top of her list from all 3 she's had on the trip. So that's a big win! Overall, great atmosphere, service, food and beverages. So if you haven't stopped by here yet and are in the area, you definitely should give them a shot!

Danielle Perry

Fantastic service and food and drinks! The chicken enchiladas, chips n salsa and the jalapeno cornbread were my favorites but everything was 10/10! Options available for dietary restrictions- gluten free/celiac

Julie Harwood

I'm gluten free for medical reasons. To be able to come to a restaurant and not have to ask what's safe for me to consume is refreshing. To be able to eat Asian fusion food and not have to worry about soy sauce is amazing. To top it off, everything is super tasty and filling. The staff are super helpful and the ambiance is great.

Matthew Howe

Always good pies and beverages. The gluten-free option is no sacrifice in taste or quality. This is one of the best spots in town.

Sol

Awesome simple spot for the same trustworthy food each time. Not expensive and fast. Celiac safe (gluten free). I wish they had a protein option or more beans than rice (add tofu would be awesome) but that’s my only feedback!

Brenda Aratani

Best gluten free Nutella banana bread muffin!! I loved it! Would come back just for that alone. I also ordered a Cortado and asked for a side of sparkling water to pair it. They were very accommodating and the cashier was super welcoming. Only downside is parking kinda far especially when it rains 🥲 it’s worth it though.

Mack and Aaron

We catered Mazunte’s for our wedding. It was AWESOME! It was vegetarian and gluten free friendly. We got multiple compliments from our guests on how tasty and fun our taco catering was. We ordered 3 tacos per person, for about 70 people, and despite many people having seconds, we were left with loads of yummy leftovers. I believe the cost was about $15~$20 per person, depending on how many add-ons. The service was super efficient. We didn’t even have to say a word to them. The team setup, and was in and out in about 20 minutes. Cleanup was super easy too, as everything they brought was disposable. 11/10. Thanks for bringing the taste to our wedding!

Amber Camacho

The pizza is so cheesy and delicious, and there are lots of options, including gluten-free. Beers are cheap. Mac's beer is $2 on draft and too tasty for that price. Service was awesome from everyone, but Sydney was an exceptional server. Not just for us, but for the booth next to us who were from out of town.

Maria Fisher

They are very accommodating for food allergies and have gluten-free pasta. Also, the service and atmosphere were both great. However, I have a few complaints: the pasta needed more salt and/or seasoning and was a very small portion for what we paid and we left still feeling hungry. Typical for a fancy restaurant I suppose though. Another complaint is that my wine tasted stale like it came from a bottle they opened a week ago.

Allan

A decent cafe with good brunch and lunch options. Does have gluten free and vegetarian for choice. The southwest chicken wrap was food

Ruthie Serger

Will B was AWESOME! <3 I have celiac disease and always eat here!!

Eryn Kipner

I’ve been to this location twice recently and both times the staff were all extremely friendly and communicative!! Had a great experience both times!! I appreciate that everything on the menu is so well labeled so I don’t have to worry about finding gluten free options! Highly recommend

Dawn Webb

Am gluten free and there were so many options. The gluten free pancakes and omelette were delicious. Portions sizes are generous. Very friendly wait staff.

Angela Blair

Love Agave & Rye In Rookwood! The food was awesome as always! Enjoy the new menu and taco flight option! Our server, Megan, was awesome and really appreciate ensuring that we could accommodate my husband’s dairy & gluten sensitivity.

Barbara Shroyer

Great service & food. Have a gluten-free bun option for sandwiches!

Anthony Sodd

Dining at Jeff Ruby's in downtown Cincinnati was the finest restaurant experience I’ve ever had. The venue’s 1920s flapper-inspired ambiance near the fountain at Fifth and Vine set the stage for an unforgettable evening. The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive. The drinks were expertly crafted; I particularly enjoyed a couple of perfectly balanced Manhattans. The food was the highlight. I savored a perfectly cooked filet topped with crab meat, accompanied by fresh side vegetables, and ended with a rich gluten-free cheesecake. As someone with celiac disease, I was impressed by the staff’s conscientiousness regarding my dietary needs. There were six of us, and even with a full restaurant, we could clearly hear each other’s conversation—noise control was spot on. The bill was on the higher side, but the experience was worth every penny. I can’t wait to return.

Kat Bozeman

Great food! They were amazing for food allergies and celiacs. They had great gluten free/vegan desserts

Sarah Lingg

I was excited to try the gluten free crust, but they brought it out burnt. Twice. The second time I was told that it was as light as possible and still cook the middle. But the toppings were black, and the crust on the outside was almost there as well. I tried a bit of the crust which was only slightly less black than the toppings, and was inedible. I will say that I had the loaded fries, and they were excellent, but not enough to make up for the two burnt pizzas, and rather than owning that, making excuses for burning them. The service was good, but the pizza was disappointing.

Judi Larken

Very nice gluten free choices. Staff very helpful.

Bryan Lierer

The Kitchen Factory is a lifeline for people who are dairy and gluten free. I haven't tried anything that hasn't tasted great and you could never tell anything has even been substituted. Thank you Reese and Dillon for allowing us to have pizza and mac n' cheese again! Looking forward to enjoying a meal in the newly remodeled dining room soon.

Katie Fay

Fantastic food, great menu in addition to a gluten free menu. Very clean, great service & a wonderful way to spend Mother’s Day brunch.

Julie Weber

We went after a Reds game, so the restaurant was very crowded. 2 of the 4 in our group require gluten free. The menu had limited selections marked gluten free, so we asked what needed to be changed to make the salmon Oscar gluten free. The waiter brings it out just as described on the menu and assured us it was gluten friendly. We ate it and it was delicious but hoping we don’t get side effects. It is difficult to dine out when you feel like your health is at risk.

Tabia

EXCELLENT CREW on 04/13 nightshift! I have a gluten sensitivity and they went above and beyond to take care of my health. Thank you so much for your EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Much 💖 and 🫂!

Zachary Sutton

I have celiac and the staff was knowledgeable and amazing. I enjoyed my food and had a lovely meal. Thank you

Dawn Nekorchuk

Amazing! They had gluten free options and could accommodate me on my other dietary restrictions. The food, drinks, and service were awesome, and I plan to come back next time I'm in town!

Jill Sparks

LOVE their allergen and gluten free desserts!! Thank you!!

Bridget Babey

I don't know who yall have been hiring but everyone here has not been trained up to food standards. My boyfriend and I both have deadly food allergies and when we asked for a glove change the worker sighed and huffed. Then when I told another worker we needed a clean cut I got an eye roll. When my boyfriend got his gluten free pizza cut, the girl dropped the cutter, picked it up off the ground and USED IT ON THE PIZZA!! I will be going to the West Chester location from now on as they will not kill us. Absolutely deplorable!

Kaila Ryan

We stopped for lunch and had a lovely time. Very cozy location. They offer gluten free bread which was delicious. We got some coffees to go after our meal, and those were tasty as well. Excited to come back!