Top 7 Gluten-Free Spots to Discover in Druid Hills, Atlanta

Tony Preston

Regular stop when we have the munchies for something sweet. We live a mile or so away. Never trying to justify our trip, we walked down here. However, typically, I end up driving down here because my wife and kid are hankering for some sweets. It works for me, because they have a gluten-free selection. In particular, I like chocolate brownie gluten-free cookies. The other gluten-free cookies are good but the brownie cookie is particularly moist and chocolatey. My wife loves the red velvet cookie. I can't believe people complain about the cost. It's less than a taco and renders a bigger smile. Whiners.

Kelsey Long

Had their ragu with gluten free noodles as takeout. The ragu was SOOO flavorful. I wish I could eat the pappardelle noodles, but alas I'm celiac 🥲 I think the gluten free noodles were chickpea rotini based on texture. As someone who's been gluten free forever I think they could use more gf noodles that are out there for variety like brown rice fettuccine (all the Thai brands are good), Jovial's tagliatelle etc. But I'll definitely try their other pastas even if they only have gf rotini, because the sauce was that good.

anon ymous

The 2 people working there were enthusiastic, friendly, humorous, and very helpful: great experience!! I appreciate the healthy vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options. My only comment is that the rice, tofu, and mushrooms are way underseasoned & bland. Covering with dressing can only do so much🤷🏻‍♀️ Price for steak plate is also very high for what you get...

Tony Preston

Student cafe with snacks and problematic parking. I stop by here every week or so. I'd probably be here more often if there were parking available. This is a bustling little coffee shop with a pretty big dining area inside and a covered patio by the train tracks. For a student coffee shop, the coffee is decent and there's a lot of choice on snacks. There are also some small plates and sandwiches. I drink straight espresso, and it's good here with a nice crema. I stop by here because they have rice krispie bars that are not as sweet as the Starbucks version. They often have a few other gluten free treats. They even have a gluten free muffin and coconut macaroons. If you are an Emory student, this is more organic and charming than the Starbucks on the edge of campus. If you are not a student, it is very hard to find parking here and unless, like me, this happens to be on your path, this is not worth going out of your way.

Georgi P

Listen. With apologies to my favorite ramen spot, Desta Ethiopian Kitchen in Emory Point is my new favorite dining destination in Atlanta. Their Vegan platter rivals my favorite place in NYC, with a gluten-free injera that was THE BEST I have ever had! (And I have even tried making my own at home!) Some places where I have tried g-free injera seem to offer it reluctantly, and the texture is dark, dense, gummy (too gummy!), and overly sour. Desta has take the time to get g-free right: their g-free injera was light and fluffy. If they offered a class I would take it. The vegetables themselves arrived quickly and were piping hot, with a broad and complimentary array of options and everything fresh and perfectly spiced. The lovely and amazing manager, Bebe, was even kind enough to bring me a side of butter - but it turned out that it wasn’t needed! The greens - which can sometimes be bland and fibrous - were perfect! I can only think that the kindness of the people running Desta has something to do with the deliciousness of the experience. We felt not just fed, but cared for. As my husband and I have switched to more plant-based eating, and my gluten allergy has severely limited my options it has been a struggle to find a place that is both nutritious and delicious. This is the place. If you have never tried Ethiopian food before, try it here. If you HAVE and are looking for your new ‘spot’ make this location at Emory Point that spot. Parking is a bit tricky, but they currently do offer validation or you can pay at the meters with a card. We love you Desta!

Andrew Delicata

Awesome high end Jewish deli, that's also awesome for events in the evenings. Cocktail bar serves well curated wine options and unique tasty craft cocktails. I wish they had more explicit gluten free options, but I still leave full every time!

Jt Ryan

Middle eastern meets Japanese! Great food, affordable prices. Many foods here are gluten free naturally (apart from sandwiches and pita), just make sure to communicate clearly with owners since its such a small prep space.