Top 50 Gluten-Free Pet-Friendly Spots Across 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.

A Lawson

Had an amazing experience last night for our anniversary! I’m newly gluten sensitive and there was so much on this menu I could enjoy and everything was delicious! Waitress was kind and helpful! Drinks were delicious and I will forever be dreaming about the chicken tirokroketes!

Michelle Marcet

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

Kate

Great alternative brunch spot! Excellent GF waffles (both sweet and savory), but GF protein choices are limited. This spot consistently makes a kick ass cup of coffee.

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.

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.

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.

George Summers

We had a great lunch at this restaurant. We ordered the meza platter and two side dishes, which were all delicious. We have been to this restaurant before when it was located on the west side, and we were not disappointed with the menu after it moved to its new location. We were so impressed with our lunch that we also ordered the chicken swarmha to take out. The fact that they have gluten-free options was appreciated, as one of us requested it. The service was excellent, with a friendly and helpful waitress.

Isaac AA Jr

The staff were very welcoming and allowed samples of the flavors. They were able to make a cup of late night coffee. There are plenty of vegan, dairy free, and gluten-free flavors. The space is super clean and decorated well for the holidays. They had holiday plants for sale. Great space and will return again.

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!

Thomas & Elyse West-Bates

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

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.

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).

Steven Filleman

We have been eating here for years, and have never had a complaint! Whether we choose to dine in, carry out, or have it delivered through DoorDash, the food is always fresh and tasty. My wife has Celiac disease and loves the chicken and rice soup. The menu has enough variety that even very picky eaters will find something to enjoy. If you haven’t tried iThaiz yet, you’re missing out!

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!

Senza Tempo Cane Corso

I love toast so much but this new location is even better if you can even imagine. They always have plenty of gluten-free options for me and the fried calamari was absolutely amazing. It doesn't matter what toast you go to. It's going to be fantastic but this one has some new menu options that I really enjoyed.

Dawn Williams

Loved this place! Great food and drinks! Coffies, sweets, gluten-free deserts, beers, etc. So much at one little place!

Katzbalger001

Food rating is for my wife's gluten-free sub, as this is one of the few places to offer that option. Staff was friendly and sandwich was put together quickly; checkout was quick. It's a chain sandwich shop, so can't really call the mediocre atmosphere score a miss. Sandwich price is a little high, but again, one of the few options available for GF.

Sherry Lu

Except dairy (cheese) and honey, all the other items are vegan They have vegan cheese and dairy cheese as options Their gluten free bread contains eggs, the regular gluten bread is vegan

Amanda Murray

Fun experience and delicious food. The sauces were tasty and they had on hand which foods had gluten on an laminated sheet. I wish I could receive this before the counter so I could decide earlier but made a rushed decision for the sweet potatoes and pull pork. I did not regret it. They also had fun drinks (rum horchata was tasty).

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.

Mary Fletcher Jones

On the edge of Carytown. Fantastic server...so friendly and warm Great pizza and garlic bread. Food was quick. I noticed they have gluten free and vegan options. Reasonable prices, too! Meter-free street parking; pick the side street. Clean restrooms. Can't wait to go back!

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.

Laws Calley

This is a great Ethiopian restaurant! We really enjoyed all the food. My friend is gluten intolerant and they actually have gluten free injera! The taste is quite accurate, but they are a bit crumbly due to the lack of gluten. If you are looking for an Ethiopian restaurant in the RVA this is a must try!

Joyce James

Alexandra Benita

Best pizza ive had in a long time. I am gluten free and their gluten free pizza crust was AMAZING !! it was flaky and tasted so fresh. will definitely be coming back!

Brittany Mahoney

Senza Tempo Cane Corso

Best gluten-free pizza I've ever had. Try the hot date

Michael Lamberson

Really good food and really big portions. Nice gluten free options as well.

Renee Heisner

I always get the green curry with chicken. It's loaded with fresh vegetables and it's delicious! The portion is large and I usually take some home. I ask for it to be gluten free, and I feel safe eating here with my dietary restriction. This is the best Thai place I've been to in Richmond

Anne Parris

Fresh and interesting flavor combinations. Something for everyone but you can also find a really elevated experience with something new each time. Easy to see allergens in each menu item, so great for gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and more.

Gianna D

Well where do I start…. First we innocently drove up to the drive through. My friend is secretly allergic to gluten and so of course we asked for a grilled sandwich with a gluten free bun and NO tomato. When we pulled up to the window and got our food we just had a feeling. We looked in the bag and there was no gluten free bun and there was a regular grilled sandwich with tomatoes on it… 😐. Anyway we told the guy and he gave us the bag we looked and after we had already explained not to give us just a bun he had given us JUST A BUN. So at that point I had already driven away. So I had to go park and walk out in the rain into the store and ask for the grilled sandwich with nothing on it but lettuce. After waiting forever for that we left and finally drove away and parked to eat. I went to grab my regular fried chicken sandwich and to my surprise I pulled out…. nuggets……. I then had to eat the grilled sandwich and not to mention they also did not give any of the sauce that we asked for. We went to grab our drinks and instead of a large water they gave us a medium. This is outrageous. And the topper on the cake was when my friend went to grab her fries and they were so overfilled and the box was folded weird that they spilled all over the entire car. This was the worst chick fil a experience that I have ever had I do not recommend that you ever go to this location ever.

Jacqueline Hamlin

Beyond disappointing - twice I have ordered online and showed up at the time the app says it will be ready, only for them to not have even started. But I have really never been treated outright rudely before at a restaurant until today. When I asked about how much longer, the guy only stated “we can refund you.” I asked how long again, asking 5 minutes? 10? 15? I said I have a few minutes and I promised my kids! He pointed to another associate and said “she’s making it now”. I clarified, ok, but once she is making it, how long until it is done? I have to pick them up. He said 5-10 mins. So I said ok I will wait. Once that pizza gets in the oven, I notice it is not on a tray and gluten free should be on a tray. So I said “excuse me, is that my pizza?” He said no. So she wasn’t making my pizza at all. It would have been faster to just get in line and order when I got there rather than put in the order 15 mins ahead. People who arrived after me were getting their pizzas made. I could understand if they were busy, but there were 4 patrons and 3 employees (who were for some reason all wearing noise cancelling headphones and doing prep work). When I arrived, there were no pizzas in the oven at all. I said ok I need the refund then. No apology, no explanation on how I would be refunded, and I had to ask for a receipt. He let out a big “ughhh” and then proceeded to pull 20-30 bunched up receipts out of the machine and then throw them away before reprinting mine and handing it to me without a word. I am shocked I really have never had an experience like this before. My kids will be disappointed I couldn’t get them a promised pizza even though I ordered beforehand, showed up on time, reminded them, and waited an additional 10 minutes. When I left almost an hour after I had processed my online order, they still had not started my pizza.

julia

The breakfast burrito looked small for the price but still a decent size. It started out good, but it overwhelmingly tasted like refried beans. it’s supposed to have “Lentil rosemary sausage, tofu scramble, hash brown patty, black beans, baby spinach, Shredded cheddar and tv sauce” So i think the lentil sausage basically tasted/ has the texture of refried beans, which is fine just not what I expected. I did not taste cheese and only got some of the good sauce in the very last bite of the burrito. We liked the gluten free biscuits but gravy was bland. I would maybe go back if I could get the burrito without sausage and filled with more tofu scramble.

Briana Butler

Happened upon this spot when visiting Richmond for a marathon. Super cute space inside and out with some deliciously healthy food options. Fresh ingredients made all the difference in some of their more creative dishes. Especially loved the turkey and pimento sandwich…complete with giant dill spear and candied slice of grapefruit on the side. Got to taste a warm gluten free banana muffin too……mmmmm. Great overall dining experience!

Aaron Roberts

The food here was absolutely fantastic and they had a wide variety of gluten free appetizers and entrees.

Christina Files

We got caught in the rain hiking and ran over for food and drinks outside to dry off. We had brunch and drinks in the beer garden. We had our 1 and 4 year old and our dog. They all loved the food. My friend with us had Celiac disease and had plenty of options. She mentioned their GF everything sandwich bun was particularly delicious and tasted like real bread! Staff was friendly and accommodating. A great brunch!

Elise Ledon

Absolutely love this place! It’s quickly become my favorite cafe to cowork in. The staff is super friendly, the vibes are cozy, the food is comforting (they’re fantastic with gluten free people like me), the internet’s fast, and they obviously care a lot about the community. They even have a rack of coats available for people who need them and hot meals for anyone who’s hungry and can’t afford it. Totally the type of place we should be supporting!

Jada Calabrese

The food was wonderful as well as the service! Lunch time is not too crowded and a nice environment! They offer good options for gluten-free as well as vegan, will be back!

Mayank Singh

Standard red robin experience. We were told it's a 15 mins wait but we got a table in 5. When we went in almost half the restaurant was empty (they got a big place). Decent vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options available. The staff was patient and respectful.

Yulia Holthaus

The place looks a bit random with the floor plane inside, but the service,coffee and food were pretty good! Where is nice cashier person and pretty much everybody who worked there. The sandwich is a bit small for the price, but they seem to use good ingredients. They have vegan options and gluten free.

Gabrielle Trudeau

Great service! Chef hood and chef, AJ, thank you! Did an Uber eats order and was unable to place correctly on the app. Was called to have the order verified and they were very friendly and attentive to our specifications for gluten-free and vegan.

Lydia Delboy

We have eaten in at Genova's restaurant several times, and we have never been dissapointed. Their food is authentic and quality, super delicious. They have gluten-free pizza. And now they have beer and wine! We will keep going, and highly recommend anything you eat at Genova's!

Andrea Aron-Schiavone

Roots is one of my favorites!🥰 Now they are even more of my favorite after the care & safety they took in preparing a bowl I was ordering for my sister who has a gluten allergy—they used fresh “tubs” of ingredients to avoid cross contamination and were so kind & patient. I have always loved their food & now I can say I also love their above & beyond service! Thank you so much!!

Rose

Came up from NC for that tattoo shop next store. My first time in Richmond! I stopped by for some food and drink before my tattoo appointment and the staff was super helpful and sweet! I’m gluten intolerant and when they ran out of gluten free bread for my breakfast sandwich they happily made me another, gluten-free meal. I’ve had other places cancel my order before for similar reasons, so the accommodation and extra effort was appreciated. One of the staff also gave me some great suggestions on places to go and things to do around town! I plan on coming back to Richmond in the future so I’ll definitely come back here for some breakfast to start my day right!

Michelle Neer

I worked with Tarrant’s to host my sister’s baby shower brunch and they were the best from start to finish! They were so responsive answering all my planning questions, great mocktails, customized the menu for gluten-free guests. Their sunroom was elegant and didn’t need much decoration and it was a huge success. I’d recommend them for any special occasions such as showers or rehearsal dinners.

Lisa Davis

We really enjoyed our specials, salmon wraps. My friend needed a gluten free option for hers and they were very accommodating. Service was great. The only issue is that the music playing on the stereo system was a bit loud - we could have asked for it to be lowered but Disney think about it.