Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Northwest Denver

Marla Cohen

This is a great place to eat. I was curious about for their fried oyster mushrooms and they were other worldly delicious. We shares with our tablemates and everyone enjoyed them. We had a small bowl of their vegan posole which was very flavorful and satisfying and filing. We shared their falafel wrap which was packed with great fillings and three or four falafel balls. Also very satisfying. My complaint may be aged based as I'm older, and also I also used to work in the food industry. This is a counter service restaurant. You get everything yourself, they bring out the food. Explain to me why at the end of purchase, there is an automatic 18% tip? You can change it, they suggest 20% or 25% (FOR NO SERVICE) and right below a button to customize or offer no tip. I am not going to be a shmuck and not tip at all, but starting at 18%? I gave 10%. I've watched the industry deal with wage issues. I know the margins are thin for restaurants. Maybe it is hitting me more since we just came back from Spain, where there is a different price for sit down verses bar and no tipping (and a whole different culture of how we care for people). But assuming 18% or more tip for counter service is audacious. Will I recommend this place? Yes. This is a great addition to vegan/vegetarian and gluten free food scene in Denver. They also offer chicken and fish and pork for the meat eaters. It's cool and hip and welcoming. The food is tasty. Try it.

Eddie Baisden

Super cozy place, especially at night. For cocktails, this is as good as a speakeasy when you want the bartenders to make interesting drinks. I always want to be surprised and always am with the amazing cocktail creations! As for food, I recommend the French Dip but get the gluten free bread. The roll is better than the regular one. Hope you have as much fun as I do here!

Judy Young

Anthony Smits

We used to always get the gluten friendly breadsticks. They stopped selling the breadsticks ($8) and now only sell cheese breadsticks which to be gluten friendly cost $16.50. They charge more than double what they used to for the addition of cheese. Sad, will need to find a new place

Michelle Grissom

I was cautiously optimistic when I heard about a pie shop that had good gluten free options. Umm, people, this place is beyond good, it’s amazing. If you like pie or things that taste great, you have to visit Legacy Pie Company in Wash Park.

Lauren Mims

Visiting from the east coast, my husband and I are both gluten free and love Indian food. The menu clearly states vegan, gluten free, etc. We tried the Spice Room based on reviews online. Our waitress, Sabi, was PHENOMENAL!! The food was nothing short of amazing. Sabi made excellent recommendations and ensured gluten free appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We HIGHLY recommend!!

Kate Hazel

Excellent pizza options. Hubby had the deep dish and lived every bite! I hate the gluten free and the dough was top notch. The atmosphere was average, bathrooms were clean.

Deborah Halverson

I had some time to spare after an appointment and wandered to Tennyson Street, near where I used to live a few years ago. I was looking for a breakfast spot to relax before heading back to south Denver and located Cozy Cottage. Wow! The service was excellent, the decor is very cozy as the name implies, and the food was sublime! I appreciated that they have gluten-free options, which is difficult, especially when you want Eggs Benedict. The chef is fantastic and the creation with the addition of brie cheese into the hollandaise sauce was something else! I will definitely come back! Give this place a try you will be delighted.

Jimmy Ford

Food was good. Service was consciously slow. Server declined to take our order when we said we were ready to order, citing not wanting to overwhelm the kitchen. Upon getting out food we wanted to confirm it was gluten free, the server took several minutes to confirm to safety of the food. We had to rely on another customer to get the server's attention. Food was good but not worth the service.Overall, felt like our business wasn't valued.

Ashley King-Roads

I went there about a year ago. Very small kitchen and do not recommend for people with celiac. I was sick all day after eating the questionable gluten free waffles.

Sam Muñiz

Almost every ramen bowl can be made celiac safe, got the death wish and it was great. Chicken wings were delicious as well

Robert Schaller

UPDATE: The response from the owner is disingenuous and false. The employee I spoke with on the phone was the same employee I had emailed with previously about the order. There was no confusion about the status. I asked multiple times to confirm on the phone that my order would be ready for pickup on the agreed upon date and that everything was set. By the way, I called the number provided by the owner this morning with no response. I assume this reply and all the others on their other 1 star reviews are just a false attempt to save face online. As stated previously, STAY AWAY! HAPPY BAKESHOP IS NOT A HAPPY PLACE! Stay away! Similarly to what many others have noted in their 1 star reviews, I ordered and confirmed a customer cupcake order for my 6 year old daughter's birthday only to arrive to pick them up and be told they had no record of the order and would not fulfill the order. I submitted an online request for 24 puppy-themed cupcakes on Tuesday September 24th for my daughter's birthday party on Saturday the 28th. Happy bakeshop responded quickly via email to confirm the order and to ask a few additional questions, as well to to make sure I was fine picking the order up on Friday evening before the party to accommodate their bakery schedule. I called the bakery back on Wednesday the 25th at 1:30pm (I have all the phone records). I spoke with the bakery staff for 5 minutes. During this phone call I confirmed that we approved of the puppy designs they had sent, approved the flavors of the cupcakes (4 of them being gluten free), and confirmed that I would be there to pick the order up on Friday at 5:00pm the evening before the party. Before hanging up I confirmed a second time that I would be there at 5:00pm to pick up the customer order. Flash forward to Friday at 5:00pm... I arrive wife my daughter who has been excited to pick up her puppy cupcakes all day. The staff member working there told me they had no record of my order. I showed him both the email and the record of my phone call. He told me they would make it right and that he just needed to get in touch with the baker. I left him with my name and phone number. He called back about 30 minutes later and told me the baker informed him they would not actually be able to fulfill the order since "they are so busy tomorrow." Now my daughter is devastated and we are scrambling to figure out an alternative for her puppy themed party tomorrow. Shame on Happy Bakeshop. This place is anything but happy.

Matt Bakken

We tried dining here on Saturday night, but came to find out when we were seated that there's like a half page manifesto about not handling any allergies (not dietary preferences - actual anaphylactic shock inducing allergies). Their menu explicitly states "do not eat here, it's not worth the risk." Well, you don't have to tell us twice! We found food elsewhere. As an aside, pretty much every other restaurant in Denver can handle this kind of request with modest hygienic kitchen practices. Some restaurants are excellent and proactive about it. Even some cocktail bars ask about allergies now! But hey, that's your choice I guess. So, we decided to leave a mostly-positive (4-star) review to let other allergy-havers know not to come here. After all, they're very clear about not wanting you to eat here! We thought we'd spread the word while not impacting their Google rating too much. For daring to leave a review with 4 stars, about a policy on their menu that they wrote, the owners decided to respond with an absolute tantrum. Check the other reviews - we're definitely not the first people to enrage these psychos. You did an excellent job of making an enemy out of people who would otherwise at least stop in for a glass of wine or a cocktail. So, enjoy your multiple 1 star reviews from everyone in our party, instead of the single 4-star review you would have gotten. You really earned it! Do not give these people your money. --- Edit: Again, see the completely normal response from the owner 😂. I don't have a gluten allergy - someone in our party has a tree nut allergy. And again, that's fine, we can eat elsewhere. We appreciated the warning on the menu. We just wanted to leave a review letting other allergy-havers to also dine elsewhere. That's what you want, right?

nicole green

Very good wings. High quality so yes, not as large as the industrial farms. Great flavor. I ordered 12 wings and a small fry and it was actually too much food for me (although I got to try two sauce flavors). They also carry gluten free beer

Nicole Buettner

Always good even for this picky family! Great gluten free pancakes and (gluten full) biscuits and gravy.

Keith Gandy

Pretty decent Asian food I especially liked the crab green curry! Also there are a ton of amazing gluten free options. I does feel a bit overpriced but I guess that is becoming standard in Denver.

Jon Lefor

Love this place, the gluten free crust is also amazing my wife says.

Tylar Tafiti

Delicious menu that offers, dairy free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options! The cafe is spacious, with comfortable seating arrangements that cater to both solo visitors and larger groups. Nurture also hosts regular wellness events monthly such as yoga sessions, meditation workshops, and other fun events that are open to the public and for nurture members!

Nina Diamantis

Don't sleep on this place. The food, the environment, the staff, the cocktails, the fun! I went just thinking I was grabbing a burger but came out with a full stomach, a full heart, and a new regular place. Everyone was so kind, the food was fabulous, and they were so accommodating of my gluten allergy. Went back for Bingo night recently and had the best time. That Juicy Lucy....highly recommend!

Joshua Young

Overall negative experience. Guy at the register was super unfriendly. There were 5 people behind the counter and literally no other customers in the store. And it still took them 15 minutes to make my sandwich because they were just chatting the whole time. When they were done, the woman literally yelled my name (probably from habit) even though I was sitting right next to the counter and was the only person in the store. I used to love going there because they've always had decent gluten free bread but this was awful. Crumbly and dry. And the rotisserie chicken and Swiss was literally flavorless. Think over refrigerated leftover turkey with nothing on it.

D L

My friend lives close by so I shop here a lot for gluten free food

Marie Cameron

Love this place and the food. I have celiac and they are very good about celiac and gluten free food and it is always delicious. Check them out!

Carlos Pedigo

Jill Concannon

Super fun place. The staff here was so so nice. I have celiac and they made me feel super comfortable and did not make me feel like I was inconveniencing them at all. All very yummy. We will be back!

Marie Cameron

I love El Camino. I have celiac and am always looking for yummy gluten free Mexican restaurants. Their enchiladas are the best and made with corn tortillas. I also get the chips and salsa and don't have a reaction. I don't know their level of safety but am fairly sensitive and do not react. I do mention celiac/gluten sensitivity in my order.

Nar 4790

Good food and great service the gluten free pizza was amazing

Gabriella Lundin

Tried this place for the first time for brunch and it was amazing! I loved the brown sugar cinnamon latte. The syrup is homemade syrup! Also the banana bread with espresso marscapone is out of this world. I’m newly gluten free and it is an awesome gluten free option! I also got the breakfast scramble and subbed gluten free toast but it comes with sourdough. The lemon poppyseed waffle the other girls at the table got was great too! I wanna come back for dinner. Highly recommend two hands!

Fred Wehle

Kid-friendly and one of the few restaurants with gluten-free ramen options in Denver. Absolutely delicious!

Brandon Bittner

Great beer, like for real. I had two of their IPA's and both were legit awesome! Huge sandwich menu (gluten free bread too) and lots of side dish options. Great prices and environment! Gnomes are everywhere! They also had a big patio and a parking lot as well!

Matthew Leveck

A very good selection of gluten-free foods pleasant customer service not too busy when we went A nice natural grocery store good

Dina Robitaille

We will start with food. The bacon was stellar. Got a bacon flight it was delicious. We went here because we read a review that said it was the best gluten free pancake someone had ever had, and that the gluten free options were great. They weren’t and it wasn’t. The pancake was hands down the worst GF pancake I have ever had. It was super dense, pretty sure it had cornmeal in it and it was heavy. They also cross contaminate their fryer. So make sure you don’t get anything fried here. My eggs were overcooked and dry. Service was wonderful, they were just super busy. Our guy was awesome, really nice. And friendly. But I never got a refill on my coffee. Which would have been nice. Hostesses were friendly and full of smiles. Service overall was a highlight. Atmosphere was nice but it was so LOUD. We had to speak with our voices raised pretty much the whole time.

Stephanie M H Suerth

I'm visiting Denver from Chicago and after dinner with friends we decide on a whim to get ice cream. The closest shop? Sweet Cow - Highlands! Do we know anything about it no? Nope. Does it have gluten free, dairy free? Yep. Cool, let's go. So off we go... First of all, we arrive at an adorable clean little shop where literally everyone is happy and having a good time. The tunes are jamming. The line is moving. it's a great space. We get to the counter. The staff greeted us enthusiastically, asking what can they get us. I have no clue. literally everything sounds delicious. I'm in choice overload panic. Zoe (give her a raise) asks if I'd like to try something. You know I would love to! What's my limit? I'm thinking 2... if I'm lucky 4... Zoe says (and I kid you not), "Wanna try all 24?" Wait, what?! I can do that?! Should I do that?! Another nice staff member with beautiful red hair whose name I didn't catch (so sorry) says "You can, and of course, you should." I mean, twist my arm. I'm in! I'm escorted out of the line to the little counter bar where Zoe provides a cup of 24 little wooden spoons in a cup and a cup for when those 24 little spoons get used. She then cheerily and patiently leads me through a delightful taste test of 24 of the most delicious ice cream flavors I have ever tasted in my life. I dislike berries, but even all the berry flavors were good. I'm not vegan, but the vegan flavors tasted like non-vegan ice cream. They even had a Gatorade sorbet that was out of this world refreshing. Zoe didn't rush me even once. She seemed to be having as much fun as me. Trying to narrow down the selection afterwards was excruciating, but it was so worth it. Everything was excellent. The customer service, the product, the experience... I would without doubt, one hundred percent recommend this shop to everyone who comes to Denver. It is a must visit right up there with the mountains. Truly. Unequivocally. 5 GOLD STARS, 2 THUMBS UP. LOYAL CUSTOMER FOR LIFE.

Isabella Perez (Bella)

It’s order at the front, then they bring the food over to you when it’s ready. The food and vibe is awesome here. I really appreciate their gluten free bread. It’s delicious! The only complaint I have is consistency. There have been times the sandwiches are skimped on the meat making them not at all worth their price, then there are times where they are perfectly made. I would rate 5 stars if I knew every single time I come in I would be getting the same appropriately proportioned sandwich. The pics from below are when someone in the deli is making the sandwiches perfectly proportioned!

Carole Horger

We really love this chance to have Native American food. You get to choose what you want. I like to get the braised bison on top of wild rice and pinto beans. The cubed squash and corn salsa with a Chipotle in sour cream topping taste great. I'm gluten free and can get food there. My friends love the fry bread.

Roman Batterberry

The food is unreal delicious, but they can't get an order right to save their life, even if you specify an allergy. It's happened 3 or 4 too many times. The food is awesome, but ordering more than two dishes at once is just too much for them. I live across the street and would love to eat there all the time, but mixing up non-Gluten Free ingredients with Gluten Free ingredients is hazardous to my loved ones' health. Next time, I'm going to Chipotle, or Noodles, where they give a...

Barbara Hinderer

This is a great little place! They have a small patio, and ample tables inside. I was there on a quiet Sunday afternoon, and it wasn't crowded at all. The jalapeno poppers were SPICY, and the sandwiches were tasty. They had a large beer selection, and we found some fun ones to try in the flight. They even had a few GF beer options which made my sister (who has celiac) quite excited!

Mark C

It's in a little restaurant type stripmall in a gentrified neighborhood in NW Denver. It's pretty unassuming when you walk in. However, the food, the server, and the owner were all just fantastic. My wife absolutely loves Indian food and we've been to several in the Denver metro area as well as some around the county and this was the best food we've ever had. My wife loves the leftovers so we always get 3 entrees. Her go-to's are always butter chicken and chicken korma. They were as good as any we've ever had. The vegie pakora appetizer was crispy, not at all greasy and just wonderful. My entree was lamb Rogan Josh (which I'd never had before) and it was outstanding! All our items were gluten free and they have a lot of options to choose from. We will go back.

Shannon Taft

The staff was super fast and really cared about our request for gluten free options of which they had many. The bonus was that they didn’t seem to be annoyed and were really willing to help us which is not always the case. Food was excellent. A little expensive but well worth it for the atmosphere, food and service. I was so amazed by the dinner we ordered, I forgot to take a photo! I’ll take a picture next time, we are definitely coming back!

Nic Osowski

Love this place! Try the Gluten-Free! Especially if you love thin crust.

Marie Cameron

Celiac who loves Beau Thai! Amazing options that can be made gluten free. Thank you!

Mary R

Very quaint, cute spot that takes reservations! Amazing food with solid gluten/ grain free options (can sub zoodles or spaghetti squash for pasta - hefty portion!). I had the Bolognese. I think it’s important to remember that our restaurants are having hard times right now! Yes, we did have a little confusion with the staff and our reservation but it got sorted out. The staff was genuine and cared. If you’re in a hurry, go elsewhere! We are grateful we can go out to eat and support a local place.

Jeremy Myers

I am quite shocked at the positive reviews. The ciders were simply not good. They were watery and had a vinegary quality that I did not enjoy. I tried a flight of all the ciders and found them all to be this way. The addition of cherry made for the best tasting one that I had. I didn’t try all the other versions with other flavors but given the weakness of the base I could see trying to add other flavors to make it better. All the positive reviews make me wonder if they had a bad batch and poor quality control. The atmosphere seemed set up for the staff not the customers even though my friend was having a birthday party. They were playing loud grating music though they were willing to turn it down when asked. The customer service seemed like they were doing us a favor by serving us. The chairs were very uncomfortable for any length of time. The food was pretty good but the potato pancake was overcooked and it took about 35 minutes though it did not seem that busy. I’d prefer not to have to walk out to a food truck and then carry in my food on a paper plate. I wanted to love this place as I enjoy cider and can’t drink beer due to gluten sensitivity. But it was simply not an enjoyable experience.

Steve Heitzman

Very impressed with this sushi restaurant in sunnyside. High quality fish, generous portions, and excellent preparation. Definitely recommend. They are helpful with gluten allergies and have tamari GF soy sauce upon request.

Lindsay Francis

Super fun! Very accommodating and safe for allergies and gluten free sweets.

Haley Gott

Love that I can get a delicious breakfast sandwich on GOOD gluten free bread and it does’t crumble or fall apart! Looking forward to trying other items, a bit pricey for a deli counter but overall it’s a good spot! Coffee was good too.

Detrick Snyder

Consistently the best empanadas in Denver. Gluten-free!

Tina Dimaggio

John Erickson

Consistent food experience. Some gluten free options, if asked for.

Katie Stout

LOVE the gluten free and vegan options! GF bun is really, really good;soft but not crumbly or soggy. I ordered the Vegan Boujee and it was packed full of flavor. Manager and order taker were kind and patient with my questions. Food came out quick. Music kinda loud but I guess that’s the vibe they’re going for. Really cool place and I will return 🤩

Mei Ling Clark

This restaurant is set slightly off the street, so not obvious if you aren’t looking for it. That being said, it’s worth looking for. The food was well balanced and delicious, fish was fresh and there is a really large selection of items on the menu. In addition to sushi, they also serve ramen, curry bowls, and dishes for those who don’t like fish or need gluten free options.