Top 19 Gluten-Free Pet-Friendly Spots to Explore in Des Moines

Harv

This place is a gluten-free haven.

Emily Onomatopoeia

O.M.G. 100% gluten free kitchen AND the food was absolutely amazing!! Our waitress was super friendly! I would give more than 5 stars if I could!!!

Nicholas Kalianoff

Great place to sit on the patio or watch the games. Very conscious about gluten free options also. Good drinks, reasonable prices.

Jodi Allen

I placed a pickup order at 5:16pm and app said order would be ready at 5:30pm. Arrived at 5:45pm and it took until 5:50pm to get assistance. Teenager at register stated it would take 10 minutes. He then confirmed with cook that 10 minutes was accurate. Cook looked at ticket and said with 2 gluten free sandwiches it would be a while. Grill started to be cleaned at 6:05 pm and order was started at 6:10 pm. Let me point out that while standing there waiting I watched the counter fill up with other pick up orders and people walk in put in their order and receive it while I was there. Someone obviously made a conscious decision not to fill my order in a timely manner because of the gluten free sandwiches. Jasmine attempted to give me a cookie and I refused because of allergies at 6:20pm. At 6:23pm more than an hour after my order was placed I received my order finally. My specific instructions in my order were to write names on the sandwich package and to bag the gluten free separately. Neither instruction was followed. Jasmine gave me 2 coupons for 3 sandwiches and I told her i should receive 3 because our order was due at 5:30pm. She said no and that we could leave and didn't need to return to the store. Not once did she apologize or provide an explanation. I was not happy and yelled going out the door thanks for not saying I'm sorry. I would have been happy with the 2 coupons and an apology. Jasmine lacks the skills to be a manager if she can't apologize to a customer for a decision she probably made. I feel that Jasmine was discriminatory in her actions because of the food allergies and her overall actions. Jersey Mike's as a company has practices in place to accommodate customers with food allergies but this employee seems to have decided to not provide your typical great service becsuse of it.

Melinda Bianchi

Ordered online and picked up in-store. The process was simple and the sandwiches were perfect! It was exactly what I wanted. Something quick and delicious! I love that they make their sandwiches "Mike's Way" which is served with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, an olive oil blend, red wine vinegar and spices. I feel like this combination elevates every sub. If I can't order from a Jersey Mike's, I still ask for these additions--no matter what sandwich I get. I'm not a big sandwich consumer but when I feel like it, I come here. The bread is awesome (they even have gluten-free), the meats and cheeses taste like they're actually premium cuts, the veggies are cut properly, and there's not too much or too little sauce. Everything is just right!

Allison Merritt

Great atmosphere and service. However, would not recommend to those with celiac disease despite the gluten free menu options. Clearly was either cooked with gluten containing items and heavy cross contact, or my 5 year old with celiac disease was served gluten pancakes despite confirming and re-confirming.

Janee Jackson

Love the food abd drinks! We had our rehearsal dinner here and the food was amazing! They also had a gluten free menu too!

Jennifer Bartlett

Shrimp and grits, collard greens with bacon...I felt like I was back home. The gluten free options are limited, but they are done well!

Carole Kern

Update: Mike Larsen contacted me several times to apologize, get feedback, and to locate the record of the sale. The meal bill was fully refunded. He said he spoke with his people to improve the experience. Everyplace can have an off night. I would give them another chance. Original review: Poor service, got the order wrong, sandwich was sparsely covered with contents making it mostly stale bread, salad dressing wasn't mixed, salad had wonton stips which are not Gluten-free even though the order was for Gluten-free. Expensive meal we threw away and went elsewhere to eat.

Sredna

Loved the gluten free orange chicken here! Plenty of gf options to choose from. They also have cbd/thc infused drinks here. Outside is a large outdoor patio where kids can play too while waiting for food. Very friendly service, we'll be back!

Jeff King

The gluten-free pizza was decent. My wife said her burger rocked. It was the Frisco melt, and I had the pasta. It was a penne pasta with a southwest Alfredo sauce, plus chicken and tortilla strips. It was fantastic.

Josh Anderson

This place was awesome, staff was friendly and helpful, did not feel rushed. Staff helped us figure out how to make items Gluten-free for my Fiancé. Some shakes are also Gluten-free l. Just like all restaurants there is a chance for cross contamination but let staff know and they can help the best they can.

Robyn Anderson

Great place. Love their gluten-free items. Picked up this salad the other day…it was besides being delicious, beautiful as well and super healthy.

Isaac Slings

A wide arrange of drinks! Great variety of food. Didn't get a refill on our waters but had a nice array of 8 cocktails. $100 bill for two with 4 cocktails wasn't a bad time. The mojito options are plentiful. Gluten free buns are also available

Carol Speed

Nice stop for work good food. Staff was friendly and I wondered through the antique store connected to the dining area. Gluten free bread too!

Melinda Bianchi

The first thing you'll notice about this place is how beautiful it is. The design is flawless, melding an open-air, wispy feel with clean, industrial look. Whoever designed this place is brilliant! I've been here 3x since they opened over the summer. The first week they were open it was pretty crazy but somehow they got hot, delicious food out quickly. Drink service took a little longer but it wasn't horrible. Great teamwork! Now that the hype has died down a little bit and it's winter, I can judge it a little better. The food here is still amazing! Still delicious, still hot, still comes out quickly. I've gotten a different entree every time I've visited and have never been disappointed. My friends who are vegan and gluten-free also love the menu here! Drinks come a lot quicker now that there aren't 1000 people swarming the place. The beer is tasty, obviously. Their cocktail specials are also really good! They have tons of tables inside for dining. Lots of seats around the bar. We brought our dogs with us over the summer and sat on the patio. The wait staff was always gracious enough to bring our pups water. I don't usually visit a restaurant more than once but this is a recurring go-to in Des Moines. Highly recommend!

Bill Davis

Great place with good beverages & food. Try the Sweet Georgia Brown iced or hot (I wish they did it Ice-blended too.) or the Café Borgia! Try the breakfast casserole or the taco salad! Good bakery treats too, even a few that are gluten-free (much appreciated). Book a meeting room or gather with friends. Can get busy with college students and locals though, so consider booking a room to ensure space for more than a few people.

amanda francis

We stopped here on a long drive from Colorado to Chicago, and were not disappointed! I had an oat milk cappuccino, and my husband had a lovely mocha. My only wish is for more gluten free treats, but the coffee is outstanding, so still 5 stars!

Jaime Kallai

We've now ordered for delivery 3 times from Big Tomato and HANDS DOWN THE BEST PIZZA I've ever had! I always get stomach aches after eating pizza, but NOT with Big Tomato's pizza and I'm SO happy to find this out because I LOVE PIZZA! My favorite is their gluten free tomato, basil, and mazzerella cheese!!!! It's to die for!! I have had 4-5 flavors and there all amazing!!!