Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots for Outdoor Dining in Fairfax

Noah Steege

Not Celiac safe. Went there for lunch yesterday and my wife got glutened by cross contamination.

Lisa Rodriguez

So many great options for those that can only have gluten-free and one of the best butternut squash soups I've ever had.

Kristin M

Omg, I wish I had discovered this place sooner! I can’t eat gluten or dairy and this place was such a find for my restricted diet! As well as a great find for people with regular diets! I had a savory and sweet crepe and both were perfection!

kelsey McPherson

Ate here for lunch with my husband and son. The food was delicious and service was superb as always. The second we sat down the service was ready to help me get something started for my son who was clearly hangry and on the verge of a toddler meltdown. She was knowledgeable about the menu and navigated his dairy allergy like a champion. He had the kids burger and seemed to enjoy it. I had the steak salad and it was DELICIOUS(made gluten free and Celiac safe). My husband got himself a burger and also said it was great(he is picky about his burgers and said it was cooked perfectly and he didn't have to scrape any condiments off like usual)

Bella Youssef

A little loud, but phenomenal spot. Tons of gluten free options. Fast service and extremely affordable. The app to order makes splitting checks way less awkward. I recommend if you are ordering for you and your partner, sit next to them if you are in a group. It makes it way easier to know what’s yours.

brendan m

Asked for gluten free brisket and they were super responsive and careful about it. Great food, and nice job overall. Recommend the brisket and fries.

Ashley Desmond

This place used to have gluten free Raman options but they have changed the menu and the only options are edamame and steamed rice. Do not eat here if you have gluten sensitivity or allergy! Sadly, our Valentine’s Day lunch was ruined for me!

Triloka Shanbhag

Love stopping in here for quick lunches. Fast and friendly customer service. They are generous with sauces and toppings and love that they have Gluten friendly crust options as well as a cauliflower crust.

Briana Krzykowski

Best pizza outside of NY! Amazing gluten free pizza too!

Kiersten D

The service at Costal Flats is amazing. They are very capable of accommodating people with gluten sensitivities. As a person with celiac, I have never had a problem here. I always enjoy the beef rib plate, with the fries swapped for mashed potatoes. I highly recommend Costal Flats.

Jessica Khurana

Best gluten free roast beef sandwich ever! Server, Josh was super friendly and helped me pick the best sandwich!

Sean

Great place with great food. I've got celiac disease and feel safe eating here.

Kelsea Hubel

4 stars because before I became gluten free for health reasons, tony’s was my favorite pizza place. unfortunately it was the worst gluten free pizza i’ve ever had. the crust was crumbly and chewy, not crispy and fresh like their regular pizza crust. I couldn’t even get through 2 pieces. it was not good, please consider trying a new gf crust.

Evan Bowden

Franco was great. Food was decent for a meal that I ate because it was food. He was able to confidently tell me what was gluten free and when he asked if everything was good and I said "I'm gravy" he said "you can't have gravy." I love that. He was very easily able to handle everything my party of 23 (I have a lot of friends, as I am very popular and likable) requested. Even the most ridiculous such as "1 slice of cheese on the side of the burger but slightly melted to perfection". Franco was amazing and definitely made our meal one I will remember for the next 20 minutes.

jude

The food was good but my daughter is very sensitive to gluten and we emphasized to keep it gluten free because of her allergies. We ordered panang curry and pad see ew which say they are gluten free, however, after eating my daughter's stomach started hurting. I think there may have been some sort of cross-contamination. I hope that this problem can be avoided in the future because when someone says something is gluten free that means there shouldn't be any gluten.

Lynn A.

I’d always swing by this CAVA when I’m in the area but today was the last day I’ll ever go to this location. I have celiac disease. To put it into simple words I CANNOT have gluten and my food cannot be contaminated with the slightest crumb of gluten or it leaves me very sick for up to two weeks. I asked the woman who was making my order to please change her gloves before making my order since they’ve been contaminated by gluten (pita bread, pita chips, etc.), she gladly did so. I got my food and was on my way. I then open my bowl and find a pita chip in my bowl, so I turn back around to go back to CAVA and get it replaced. Long story short she was arguing with me saying it’s just a small piece and didn’t understand what the issue was. I tried to make her understand what my disease is and how cross contamination makes me sick but she took it as me being stuck up. She finally said she’d remake it, mumbled something in Spanish in an angry tone to her coworker, and handed it back to me with an upset face like I inconvenienced her. Staff needs to be educated on what celiac disease is because feeling like a burden on staff for their own mistakes isn’t what should be happening. Training on allergies and cross-contamination should be done so as well to avoid this. This is very upsetting.

Dani I

In its "glory days" it was ranked in 2017 & 2020 as the "Best Food Allergy Champion" for their extensive allergy menus and their preparation for making food safely. These are proudly listed on their website too. In fact it used to be a safe go-to place for me as GD had many Gluten Free options. I could even get loaded fries that were safe! Due to the change in ownership the company as a whole has gotten rid of the dedicated fryers and significantly reduced the GF menu. Big bummer and crumby of the company to disregard so many of their customers. I've had several worsening experiences but this takes the cake. The grilled wings continuously come out charred and inedible. Spending $53 and 19 out of my 24 wings ordered were charred to a crisp...

Stephanie Le

Very upset I ordered the scrambled egg bowl with grilled chicken for breakfast. Since I am gluten free and it is the only item I order for breakfast every time at this location. However when I ordered it this time the eggs were NOT scrambled and were just egg whites! I tried to tell the employee but she said that’s how they always make it when I know that was a lie because I order it 3 times a week. The employee was rude and handled the situation extremely poorly by making up excuses that were not true.

Patrick Min

I have visited this California Pizza location in Fairfax Corner several times, especially when my nephews come to town, and we always have a good time. Their pizzas are consistently delicious and less salty than other pizza restaurants. They also have healthier options like gluten-free pizzas and tasty salads. This makes it more appealing to go back and try. The service is decent, and the servers are friendly. The place is well-maintained and clean. Although parking is free, finding a spot on weekends can be challenging since Fairfax Corner is a popular hangout spot.

Adam S.

They had a gluten free muffin. That was awesome!

GMB

Not only good food but courteous personnel. Great to have a gluten free roll.

Neil Bhatia

Good food all around. Affordable drinks Excellent Tandoori chicken and they have very good masala chai. Also a great place for vegetarians and people with a gluten allergy! The bhaigan bharta was the best our vegetarian friend has had in the area. They also have a gluten allergy and raved about the makki roti (corn roti) which surrounding Indian restaurants simply don't offer. Beautiful location - probably the fanciest looking Indian restaurant in Fairfax. The kind of place that can host parties. There is also an individual room for special occasions that I believe can be reserved. Yadav provided excellent service - thank you! Enjoy

Mackenzie Hyde

They didn’t have regular drip coffee, so I had to have a cold brew. A small cold brew came to $6 which seems a little much…the atmosphere was great and it was in a good location. I didn’t see any gluten free options, but there were dairy free options for the coffees. The atmosphere was the part I felt like would maybe bring me back.

Martin VanderHoeven

Simple American cuisine that's not too expensive. Burgers, ribs, steaks, etc. My girlfriend has celiac disease and they've always been very accommodating. They'll give you a gluten-free menu if you request it.

Melina Cortes

This place puts shake shack to shame just by existing 😹 I've been eating out for about 2 decades. Moved from NYC to VA a couple years ago. And I've only ever tasted a big slap of disappointments, to the point I gave up on eating out. Then I found out I have celiac on top of that. One night my partner asked me if I want a burger. I whimpered "but gluten". He said this place has a gluten free bun. And OMFG🤤Okay, so not only is the food worth falling face flat on concrete for but the staff, are wholesome. Of course no Karen people are gonna like this place. They're allergic to respect and authenticity.

Shannon Kasmierski

Great dinner and gluten free pasta available!

Carrie Kirkley

Mother's Day was our second time dining here and our server from the last time remembered us. So thankful for the delicious food and libations here. Eggs in Purgatory is a must. My absolute favorite. It does come with brioche, so if you are gluten sensitive like me, you can give to another in your group or opt out. In love with the sangiovese we had this visit. So good!!

B. C.

This is by far my favorite Chuy's location. Manager Amin and his team make everyone feel like family, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience. Their gluten-free options are plentiful and delicious, making it a safe haven for my gluten-intolerant wife and kids.

Danielle Love

Gluten free options are always a highlight for me. Good food.

Erin F

We've been living pretty much across the street from the Fairfax location for over a year and JUST discovered it about two months ago- such a shame! We LOVE Simply Social! The coffee is fantastic, their avocado toast is delicious (they have a great gluten free option!) and Sam is simply wonderful! He's such a delight, always pleasant and helpful- so much so that you can tell he really enjoys his job. We've raved about this place and will continue to as long as their service remains impeccable!

Anne Swenson

Have celiac and asked for gluten free option and the gal was so helpful and made sure to explain to new associate.

Trey Amick

Food is fantastic. My personal Go-To meal when visiting High Side is a starter of Edamame followed with their Gluten Free Popcorn Chicken over rice. They finish the dish with mama picked cucumbers and a sunny side up egg over the top of the chicken and rice. Delish!

Kaylene Chavez

Management and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. I have Celiac and I was able to drink all the beers safely because they use an enzyme to remove the gluten. Quickly becoming a regular here!

Carolyn Parente

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I get Roots at least once a week and it is consistently delicious and service is top notch! I have a few dietary restrictions and it is very gluten free friendly. The key differentiators of Roots to other fast casual restaurants is that they ALWAYS give great portions and the staff is so, so notably friendly! Yesterday, we went an hour before closing and there was definitely enough chicken for my bowl, but it was the last bit. Instead of giving me this, they made a new batch which was so unexpected and nice. I will always come back!

Brenda Harris

D. Peter

Food always taste better with great service!! I had an outstanding meal!! Steak and lobster was cooked to perfection. No salt, pepper or steak sauce needed. Crab stuffed salmon was amazzzing! Gluten free friendly as well, a lot of options which taste great!! Excellent service and location!!! Must try for yourself!!

Tori McGill

Absolutely amazing! I can’t have gluten and they went out of their way to make sure I wasn’t going to have any issues with cross contamination, kept me informed of all of the options available to me, and just generally made it a wonderful experience. The manager is fantastic and I will be going back

Becky Conway

Trevor was a star! Incredibly helpful for a friend with gluten allergy and helped us maximize happy hour offerings. Will definitely be going back.

kelsey McPherson

Came here with my son and his Grandma after shoe shopping and had an excellent lunch! We checked every ingredient to make sure my son was safe with his dairy allergy. The 2 servers assisting us worked as a team and made the experience seamless. We've eaten here before and I have gotten sick(Celiac) so I was nervous and the server took extra care and even recommended gluten free items with reduced cross contamination risk and helped me order a delicious cheesecake!

Sam

I recently used Jersey Mike's in Fairfax to cater a staff luncheon for about 100 people. Working with this location was fantastic and smooth from start to finish! I called the shop directly first to ask about catering and was greeted by a friendly staff member who directed me to their manager, Lori. I called Lori and she was extremely helpful assisting me in determining the best catering option for our group. She was also helpful in ensuring we could meet dietary restrictions in our group, including providing vegetarian and gluten free options. Our catering order was freshly made (no errors - everything was perfect!) and delivered on time. Lori made sure that mayo, mustard, oil/vinegar were all provided on the side and the staff was extremely happy with the options. Lori communicated throughout the ordering process and took the time to follow up after the order was fulfilled to ensure that everything went smoothly and we were happy with our order. Great food, great service - thank you!!

Shoshana Levy

We had a party with 30 people with many dietary needs (allergies, celiac, vegetarian) and The Kirby Club was amazing! We had such good food and drink and a great atmosphere. The service was above and beyond. Tariq was great to work with! We would totally use them again for a get together. When you go you must try the vegan date ice cream - it was excellent!

Kim Rathburn

I’m gluten free and almost every item on the menu can be made gluten free and is delicious! Friendly staff, owner greets all diners like an old friend. Love this place

Julie Parsley

The food was great and the also had gluten free (lettuce wrap for burgers) and vegan alternatives (veggie burgers but no alternative for the custard though). They were extremely fast as well.

Angie Shelton

I love this place! You won’t be disappointed with anything you order. Corn tortillas are gluten free but warmed on the same grill as the flour tortillas. Ask that they keep the foil under the tortillas while warming them. This helps cut down on the cross contamination.

Jeremy Kehr

Me and my kids love this place. I like it better than the Falls Church location. They do have gluten free buns and now pizza (if memory serves on the pizza). Servers show attentive service and the food is consistently good enough.

Hebe Random

Great atmosphere & nice staff. Food and coffee were great and service was fast. They have good options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets.

Marsia D. Urdaneta

Guapos truly knows how to tantalize your taste buds with their authentic Mexican cuisine. I ordered the tacos Al pastor, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. Freshly prepared right at our table, it was creamy, flavorful, and simply delicious. Their menu offered a wide range of options, and everything we ordered was bursting with flavor and made with high-quality ingredients. The fajitas were sizzling and flavorful, the enchiladas were rich and savory, and the tacos were packed with mouthwatering goodness. I also appreciated that they had options for various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. The service was impeccable. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They were more than willing to answer our questions and make recommendations, which made the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. To top it all off, the piña coladas were exceptional! The combination of excellent food, inviting ambiance, and top-notch service makes this place a gem worth revisiting. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving some delicious Mexican cuisine, Guapos is the place to be! I can't wait to return and explore more of their delectable menu. Highly recommended!

Theresa Riddle

Neven TheFrog

In person kiosk and online kiosk in store Online kiosk lets you put special instructions if necessary. Staff was very nice - I put on my instructions whilst using the online kiosk to remove any almond products - just in case since I know a lot of granola is made with almond - I have an almond allergy. The kind lady behind the register saw my request and asked me if I'd perfer to switch to a gluten free granola because their regular granola did contain almond. I was very happy with how kind she was with the switch because of the almond. Also I might be biased because I LOVE açaí bowls but the bowl I got was absolutely delicious! I got the nutty açaí bowl