Top 34 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Richmond

Melissa Johnson

As someone with a gluten allergy I am grateful to have a food stop where I don’t have to worry about anything on the menu. Been multiple times and everything is fresh and consistently good.

Elaine Gawronska

Had to wait a few minutes to get seated as they were busy. Obviously popular so that's good. Lots of gluten free and vegan options which were clearly marked on the menu and much appreciated. The food was delicious and the staff helpful and friendly.

Tish Baird

my wallet will be taking a hit. the menu is right up my alley for taste. the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. you can see partly in to the kitchen. well worth the visit.

Michelle Marcet

BEST options for gluten free and dairy free. Sam the sever was very respectful of my allergies and it was truly appreciated.

Alexis Taylor

We got our wedding cake here and it was phenomenal! I have a ton of allergies, wheat and dairy being my biggest triggers. Finding a vegan gluten free wedding cake that still tasted good was really important to me. WPA Bakery nailed it. It was beautiful and delicious!

Linde Chappelear

Went for a late lunch after visiting the Childrens Museum. The burgers were phenomenal, very tasty beef and homemade gluten free buns. Duck fat fries were an extra special treat. Topped it all off with milkshakes.

Monet Long

This used to be my absolute favorite cake place in Richmond. I’ve been gone for a year and a half, came back tonight and saw the new location. The gluten free size is 1/3 what it was for the SAME price. No layers, nothing. The très leches I got was ugly, soggy and tiny. It didn’t taste too bad but I will not be coming here again.

Mallory Meyer

This was literally the best fried chicken and fries I’ve ever had in my life. AND, IT WAS GLUTEN FREE! I couldn’t believe it. Service was excellent. The workers were all smiling and laughing. Great music.

Lav Rand

I loved the atmosphere and it was honestly the absolute best gluten-free pizza I have ever had! It is a little pricey but so worth it!

Michelle Kooi

Fun Creperie in Richmond. When you get to the building you have to walk up the stairs and the door opens up to a main floor. The hallway you face looks like a little town. The hostess will greet you and ask what your seating prefer. They have the option of outdoor seating, there is also an upstairs floor. They have a lot of options for crepes, including nin crepe items. There are cocktails and hot drinks. I also noticed a kids menu, vegetarian and gluten free options. This trip is my first here and I ordered two crepes a savory and sweet. The savory one was the Carbonara crepe. This crepe looked fancy and tasted rich. The crepes are packed full. Personally I found it a bit too rich or salty, not sure if it was the pesto adding to an already cheesy chicken bacon filled crepe. The sweet crepe I ordered was the Tirimisu. The tirimisu crepe was decadent and delicious and very filling. Overall it was a great experience. I did find their hours a little later (most Creperies I have come across are open in the morning). At the time of this review they opened at 11 am on Saturday.

Steven Hook

The food was good. The menu had a lot of variety and included vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. I had the Adam's. It was tasty. The rye ginger sour was 🔥. The waiter was a little pushy, then inattentive, then pushy again.

Carla Boucher

Urban Farmhouse has a lot of charm and some real potential to be a go-to spot if you’re in the area. I tried the VA bacon and egg panini, and it definitely hit the spot! The place itself is adorable — cozy with a rustic vibe and lots of little extras that make it stand out, like shelves of local wine, beer, chocolate, snacks, and even postcards. It feels like part café, part market, which adds a fun twist. There are solid food options for everyone — including gluten-free and vegan — which I really appreciate. I came here because it was close to my hotel and heard they were good about accommodating dietary restrictions. It was a bit smoky or steamy inside when I arrived, but I still managed to grab a table. Service was fine, and the space had a casual, artsy feel with local artwork on the walls. The matcha latte didn’t quite match my taste (a bit more earthy than sweet, especially if you’re used to the Starbucks version), but everything else I’ve tried so far — like the lox bagel, grilled cheese, and soups — has been on point. I think with a few tweaks this could easily be a 5-star spot, but I’m definitely coming back for lunch or a mid-morning coffee break next time I’m in Richmond.

Joey Puletti

Organic ingredients bring it to the next level. Great vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options. Friendly staff.

Kerry-Ann Parsons

I'm gluten, dairy and soy free. I have been getting their south lamb without cilantro sauce on a gluten free bun. I can also have their salad with house vinegarette. Their fries are fantastic and the combo of the sweet and salty in the south lamb is fantastic.

Jeremy Payne

Jen G

There are so many good things to eat here, and they are excellent about indicating gluten free items on the menu. Excellent service and we love the patio almost year-round. Favorites: any tamales on the specials menu, both mocktails, their ceviches, and the birria tacos (maybe my favorite birria in Richmond). The tostados de pescado are the only thing I've ever disliked there. Much saltier than necessary.

Becbon Mendoza

They offer gluten-free items!

Alma Rees

George Summers

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Jorge Juarez

Went for Easter brunch. Service was attentive, food was great and reasonably priced for a fancy buffet. Would love at least one dairy-free and gluten-free option for dessert. Will definitely go back!!

Thomas & Elyse West-Bates

Beautiful views, top-notch service and delicious food! Wide variety of gluten-free options and servers were very knowledgeable.

Greg MARTIN

First time dining here. Great dog friendly porch. Had a fabulous lunch/brunch. They have multiple gluten free options on the menu. Service was great and staff went out of their way to make sure our dog had it's own water bowl and shady spot to get out of the sun. The food was terrific. I had a breakfast bowl with pork bbq. Huge portion that I couldn't finish. Can't wait to come back for Supper!

Joel Davis

Casey R

We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Cap Ale downtown and could not have been happier! They were super easy to work with, made accommodations for allergies/dietary restrictions, and the whole thing was super reasonably priced. And of course, all the food and drinks were delicious! My wife and I are both gluten-free and dairy-free, and we decided to not have dessert since the two options on our pre-set menu weren’t gf and df. The team at Cap Ale took it upon themselves to provide a dairy-free, gluten-free cheesecake for the two of us to share! It was amazing and really left an impression that they took the time to do this. Huge shout out to Jessica who took great care of our whole party, and to Amber who helped us with booking.

Jessica Allossery

I can’t rave highly enough about the service and hospitality of Lemaire and the Jefferson hotel. We had nothing but pleasant experiences during all of our encounters with the staff. The food here is exceptional - yes it’s expensive, but you get what you pay for and it’s top quality. We stayed two nights and dined here for dinner both nights. Honestly I couldn’t choose a favorite dish because everything was so delicious. Love the Gluten Free options too - the waitstaff even brought me GF bread. Such a treat!

John Lafferty

This place was great. I had the Devil Mess, which seems to be their signature dish. Was a good level of spice but not too hot. They also were accommodating to my wife with Celiac disease (gluten).

Pam Ryan

Supergirl restaurant with our awesome server Alondra. The atmosphere was super exciting and fun. We played pickle ball first across the street and then enjoy delicious margaritas and Mexican beers with delicious chips and dips. The ambience is really cool. We enjoyed eating outside. I am strict gluten-free with celiac and I was able to find a lot of delicious things to eat. It's a fabulous place to eat!

Katherine Britton

I'm a gluten free girl (celiac) and was blown away by how delicious the food was last night. I got the part of the special (apple fennel salad with peanut dressing) and THE WOW. The burger I ordered with it was delicious too, but I could have eaten three times the amount of that salad/slaw. It was incredible and I would love to see it on the menu again next time!

Kelly Smart

Jessica Hill

The food here was truly exceptional, as was the service and their gorgeous space. Excellent, creative flavors and good knowledgeability about gluten sensitivity. HIGHLY recommend trying the cachapas. The cocktails were good but not quite at the same level as places like Heritage or Roosevelt. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we will absolutely be back!

Barbara Foor

Donna Phillips

Kelly Adam

Great little spot to get an aperitif. The spritz was a perfect mix of bitterness and sweetness. The hummus board came with a variety of vegetables and pita bread (I was also able to substitute gluten free bread!), and overall I was impressed with the size for the price. Perfect addition to your neighborhood walk.

Kayla K

This place was incredible, the private space was amazing, the tasting was so well thought out, and our entire group had a blast. Bonus points: they have gluten free options.

Corey

Most expensive personal size pizza. I def don’t recommend it through a delivery service like I did. The gluten free crust was very flimsy but the taste was good. If I dined in I would pay about $15 for it and be happy. However I would appreciate more cheese. The pic makes it look like it had more but trust me it’s literally the first pizza I’ve had in life with so little cheese. I don’t think their crust can take much because it does not hold the shape when you pick it up.

Jorge Juarez

Excellent burgers and fries, reasonably priced if you go on Thursdays from 5-9. Points for offering gluten-sensitive bun option. Will definitely go back!

Cesar Pipkin

Casey Grimes

Had high hopes. Were off to an amazing start with gluten free bread! That's not a common option so I was thrilled but that was the peak of the meal. As for the rest of the food..meh. Ordered the the thai lettuce wraps for the app and it wasn't terrible but we wished we skipped it. My parnter and I both ordered risotto, I got the shrimp and scallop while he got the short rib risotto. The rice in mine had no flavor what so ever with the shrimp and scallops cooked to death while the short ribs version was better, it was very one note but edible. While we waited for ages for our server to return we just decided to just share the short rib. When the server finally returned she informed us that his wasn't gluten free even though his dish was also on the gf menu. I wouldn't have ate it if I had known that and if the server would have checked in on us before. She was gone for a long time after the food got dropped off. We left upset and won't be back. Who knows if it was an off night but I can't justify coming here again. Also, the server said since it was our first time here she would let us try the wine before we ordered a bottle of it but never mentioned the sample had a charge. Not a great surprise on the bill after an upsetting experience here.

The KalelFan

It has some of the kindest staff members I have met. This is why the 3 exists. If you have severe food allergies, it is not a place for you unless you are there to enjoy bevs. I am not sure why it has been RVAs best as the food is as common as elsewhere BUT as I mentioned before, the folks make you feel like you are wanted and in a time where this is not common, it is appreciated. The salmon is not wild and cut super thick for sashimi. None of this means anything unless it is important to you, so please understand my position. People were smiling, enjoying the food, and atmosphere. For me or people allergic to sesame, gluten, and mushroom, I would recommend Carytown Sushi instead.

Joyce James

Carolyn Elliott

Brandy Maldonado

Alberta Waller

Glenda Davis

Gregory Dickens

Jorge Sammons

Ashley Eagles

Great food and the take celiac disease seriously. Happy hour margarita too

Carolyn Frew

Jacquiline Stookey