Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Downtown Boise

kat Chatzigeorgiou

Wow, 5 stars all around. My team and I came here after a conference. We are all from out of town looking for gluten-free options with good sourced ingredients, especially the protein. 6 of us and my toddler. Most of us ordered the prime rib sandwich with a gluten-free bun with tomato soup. I haven't enjoyed a meal like that in a long time. The food was spectacular. We celebrated our boss' birthday and ordered the brownie with ice cream, also very delicious. Our server, Kelly, was phenomenal. We had some modifications to our order, she didn't seem bothered by it. Our food was prepared how we requested. She played with my daughter and was very sweet towards her and didn't seem bothered that she was playing on the floor in a main walkway by our table. We sat outside, it was clean, and the music was the right volume and style. Overall, it was a great experience and affordable. Keep up the great work!!!

K Lay

Nice assortment of gluten free and vegan ice creams! The coconut based treat was so smooth and creamy!

Matthew Dealy

Very accommodating for gluten allergies!

Nicki Gioiosa

For a place that has Fry in the name I expected the fries to be stellar. I was excited because they are gluten free and finding celiac safe fries is tough. Well these fries missed the mark. Over cooked, cold fries. Worst I've ever had to be honest. I am only giving 3 stars for having gluten free options that are edible but not awesome tasting. Burger was bland, sauces were bland, and the burger patty was significantly smaller than the gluten free bun (first time that's ever happened). My first bite was a mouthful of bun with no meat. You walk in and there are trays full of already fried fries behind the counter. I am 99% sure they just grab from the trays that are not sitting under a warmer and plate them. No way they were reheated at all. Also brings into concern some food safety issues. How long do they sit there? Idk, better off going to Red Robin or 5Guys if celiac and wanting fries.

Kim Baar

Moon’s has been a favorite of ours for several years. The food is great and I love that there are gluten free options. All the servers are great, but I have to give an extra shout out to Justice. We have had the privilege of having her as our server many times and she is just delightful! Best server in Boise! :)

Callie Makiya

Such a yummy place to eat in town. If you’re gluten free, they have some of the best bread in town. My go to sandwich is the Balsamic BLT!

Declan K

Great food and service with lots of gluten free and vegetarian options. Best Italian place in the valley

Sarah Hall

BLT was great and available gluten free

Christina Bates

Amazing and seamless gluten free dining experience.

Gary Parent

They always have that special nutritional extract or organic item that I am looking for. Some specialty gluten free muffins too! I love the selection and variety. Keep up the good work!

Hayden Rhodes

Their gluten free options aren’t very free of gluten….

Asia Minor

I honestly don’t know what was better, the pizza or the customer service! They accidentally put the wrong topping on my pizza, and just brought out both for me to take home. The gluten free pizza is the best i’ve had, and I’ll definitely be coming back!

ID SummitGirl

I have a Paddles Up Poke problem...I love it. The Bogus Basin is my personal favorite. As a celiac there are not many restaurants I can trust to serve me safe food, but Paddles Up fully understands celiac needs and customizes my choices appropriately. Quality ingredients, tasty, prompt, filling...just what you want when you're hungry.

Lonnie Lewis

Delicious! It was better than I remembered it being 6 years ago! 10/10, will definitely be back! The best part was, my gluten free friends could join me there!

happi “Joyful” NES

I love Matador. Very cozy in the downtown location. The service is great & fajitas are always a great idea. So far everything we have tried is perfect! I love that they have gluten free options!

Kaitlyn Taylor

Our family struggles to find safe places to eat. 2 of us have celiac disease and 4 of the 5 of us have a variety of different grain allergies. Hannah worked diligently to check each menu item for safety. We were able to eat a balanced 3 course meal that was a fun dinning experience for the whole family.

Amber Rodriguez

I don't recommend this place for exciting Gluten free options. Unfortunately the waffle they have is not very tasty and unless you willing to pay significantly more for an attempt at remaking the waffles advertised for regular waffles it's just not worth it. The server was kind however my waffle was cold. Beautiful atmosphere, it just doesn't meet expectations.

Stacey Bradley

Really enjoyed our evening out at Tupelo Honey. They have a fair number of gluten free and other dietary needs selections.

Genie D

I’ve been coming here on a regular basis for the last five years and it’s always good. Thank you for all of the wonderful gluten free and vegan options.

Caroline Titus

Celiacs, this place is safe! Some great gluten free food. Didn't get sick. Their online ordering has a button for gluten allergies, dairy allergies, etc. Chips aren't safe but the salsa was amazing.

Sirintip Phasuk

Incredible food with gluten free and vegan options!

Christopher Zahn

Called ahead to say we were celebrating an anniversary, as well as we have a celiac. We were told that the most expensive menu choice was our only option! $38.95 compared to the average $13.95. The steak option was also only gluten free with nothing but a steak! No sides or a server willing to help us enjoy our dinner. I went out on a limb and picked this Boise staple and lost at every point. Sad to say we will never go back!

Sarah Winters

Great variety of gluten free food as a celiac. Very friendly staff, consistent on meals each time I have visited. Best authentic Vietnamese food!!

Rayanne Kruse

Loved our visit! Had a great table and good food with a larger group! Patio windows open and got an elevated dish for a brewery that was delicious. Beet salad with whipped goat cheese! Pizza and sweet potato fries were awesome as well! Great place to try huckleberry seltzer and gluten free options!

Eva Varaksa

Bought a gluten free pizza that looks lawful. No one even tried to spread out the sauce. Their gf crust got gross over time. The other pizza is missing ingredients on it. Awful experience. Will be finding a different pizzeria

A. Johnsen

Loved that they could accommodate gluten free and dairy free. And it was amazing food! Huge portions. Friendly bar tender.

Tyler Connoley

The food tasted like food (and that's my highest compliment). I had the Devil's Eggs, which were exactly the right level of mustardy, and the seasonal salad, which was actually seasonal. Use the QR code to see the menu. The cocktail menu is great. I had the daily Old Fashioned, and for desert I asked for something similar with mezcal. The bartender made me a delicious Oaxacan Old Fashioned. I was told by staff that the menu is entirely gluten free: "The only gluten would be in a beer, if you ordered one. There's no gluten in the kitchen."

Annabeth Elliott

High Note’s food is incredible and the service was fantastic! I have been whole food plant based for years and I’m gluten free. It makes it hard to eat out. And I often feel charged extra for everything! And end up getting less. I had given up on going out until I found this restaurant!!.

Nellie Gooberson

Delicious bagel sandwiches, friendly staff (shoutout to Cameron), nice atmosphere, non-alcoholic drinks available. Perfect for brunch + dogs allowed on patio. The gluten-free bagels actually taste good!

Jennifer Klama

Yummy gluten free and vegan breakfast! So happy for a vegan breakfast option with tofu in it and very fresh veggies! Great atmosphere

R G

We had the Caribbean Pork and the Chicken Banh Mi (on a gluten-free bun) with sides of mixed green salad and pickled veggies. All items were so so delicious and really hit the spot! Great music selection and beautiful wall art. The Stubborn soda on tap was a cherry on top. Will definitely be coming back soon to try the soup of the day and a charcuterie board. Thank you for the great meal, Charly!

zdablow

I planned to trip to the city and need a place to accommodate both my wife and I desire for a good quality meal and the safety of a place that knows how to prepare things for people with food allergies like my son. I made an inquiry to the website about their handling of gluten free and dairy free items. The general manager wrote back within minutes, providing an outline of how they approach safely, providing their food, and offering us the opportunity to make a reservation. We arrived at the time reserved and service was prompt, welcoming, and made us at ease. The food was spectacular. American fare is American fare is American fare, right? Wrong. The wings were executed flawlessly. Fries served thinner but not quite into pomme frittes delicacy, in a way that's well suited the truffle cheese upgrade. The sauces, rubs, and garnishes are the subtle touches that make "typical American fare," anything but typical.

Dillan Ellis

Gonna keep this simple and sweet. The food here tastes amazing, has a gluten free selection for those that need it (like me), and have so many different and amazing flavors/selections/whatever you call them. My personal favorites would be the "despicable me" and "Jumanji" Service, our server was Abby. She did an amazing job staying on top of keeping our waters filled and orders taken. When there was a miscommunication with one of our orders, she went above and beyond to make sure all concerns were resolved. Some of the food was a bit slow to come out, but that's in my opinion to be expected during a full dinner rush. The wait for a table was quite a bit for us, but that's because we didn't reserve too far ahead (maybe approx 20-30 min). so that too is to be expected. 10/10 would recommend both her as a server and the restaurant in general for a fantastic meal!!!

Kathy Hopkins

Great for Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free

Karen Chan

Service was excellent. Food very average.. didn’t match up with the experience the restaurant was trying to achieve. The best dish was the rhubarb tart with oat milk . (1) Gluten-free bread- was hard (2) Crab & artichoke - Yummy 3) soup - sour & peppery. Average taste but pretty 4) Monk-fish : nice presentation but tasteless.. the sesame caviar wasn’t salty at all thus didn’t help to bring any taste to the monk fish 5) Pork - overcooked thus dry & very salty 6) Rhubarb tart - best Warm towels at the end … nice gesture... note to restaurant .. perhaps use tongs to place the towels on plates instead of hands

Abigail Richardson

We got into town late and they accommodated us as a large group less than an hour before they closed. This was much appreciated! My only complaint was that they make everyone be there before seating. We had two walking there so it put us closer to close time before we were seated and ordering. The food was wonderful. We had pizza that everyone who ordered it said it was the best pizza they ever tasted. I had a huge salad (I’m gluten free) that was really good.

Amanda Hunter

Tasty bowls options for gluten and dairy free. Inside the food mall.

Jake Hayward

The Poblano Burger was fantastic, heavy recommend. Gluten free bun was one of the best I’ve ever had. Service was excellent, great vibes, just all round 5 stars.

Kaycee Wheelan

Although there are many items marked gluten-free on the menu here, it turns out that most are fried in the same oil as everything else, but this isn't noted on the menu. I was fortunate that the server mentioned it to me. I guess they don't care if people get sick.

ID SummitGirl

First visit to A Cafe today. I am celiac and must eat gluten free. A Cafe was knowledgable with celiac and made my breakfast in a separate pan to avoid cross contamination. This is music to a celiac's ears because it can be very hard to eat out safely. I ordered a latte and the Green Eggs and Ham, which is a scramble with eggs, ham, arugula, pesto, white cheddar, and cherry tomatoes. Quality ingredients and well prepared. It was very tasty. My scramble came with round gluten free bread that I have never had before. It was very good too and breakfast was filling. Staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our meal and supporting a small, woman-owned business. Give it a try!

Ana Bixby

Big thanks to the staff for finding my daughters gift card and returning it! Great place to celebrate her birthday with the family. The steak was Amazing and was happy they had gluten free options!

Christine Reynolds

Lovely lunch spot, feels like you're in an Italian deli. All of the food is fresh, gourmet-quality, so many options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, etc... Fantastic place for lunch, European gifts, prepared meals to bring home for later. Literally our favorite deli!

Lila Hall

Andra P.

Food, service and atmosphete were great!! Good variety of drinks, both with and without alcohol. They have wine, beer and crafty cocktails. The special they had while we were there was a delicious hamburger. They have gluten and vegan options, not for everything, but options. Women's/W bathroom only has 2 stalls so there was a line at one point in the evening on a Thursday, but they were clean, functional and without foul smells. I'd definitely go back!

melissa s

Cute shop, delicious food, & helpful people! I called ahead to ask if they had gluten free items. The lady listed them for me. I enjoyed a slice of gluten free banana bread and a hazelnut steamer, made with almond milk (lactose free). I also took a gluten free lemon bar home. It was delicious! What a treat. My daughter very much enjoyed some sort of fudge covered Brownie and an Italian soda. They're kitty corner from a parking garage, so we stopped in to enjoy some goodies and were still out within our free hour if parking.

Frances Curet

I'm not much for fast food, but damn I LOVE Fanci Freeze. Always fast, always friendly, always just what Im craving. Highlights are the milk shakes, gluten free bun and, much thanks to our wonderful server tonight, (shout out to Cora!), PUP CUP! Something for the whole fam.

Karen Jaime

This is a cool spot with different places to choose variety of foods to enjoy. I like that most of them had gluten free options and the two I ate at were accommodating to my dietary needs. Yes it can be expensive but what isn’t lately eating out. The food was tasty. It can get nosey but it is open seating and plenty of it. Everyone I encountered was polite and friendly.

Chris Adams

We had the fried chicken and it was delicious and its GF!( My girls have celiac disease). Wine was amazing. Can’t wait to come back. Shhh don’t tell anyone 🤣

Kali Carringer

I've been eating 😋 at Yen Ching's since the late 1980s when it opened. It's my go-to Chinese restaurant. Tonight, we took our son-in-law and his children for his birthday dinner. The 8 year old loved his orange chicken and the 18 year enjoyed their steamed barbecue pork buns (Dim Sum) and chilled lichee. Our son-in-law loved the shrimp fried rice so much that he took home an additional order. The rest of us also enjoyed our choices. My favorite part was the menu clearly marked "gluten-free" and "spicy." The restaurant was clean and attractively decorated. The staff were friendly and efficient. The manager made himself obvious and available. Be sure to check the time you want to earas the restaurant closes for a break between their lunch and dinner serving times. We went just after 5 pm. We had no issues finding paid (metered) parking. We also got seated immediately at a table screened off from most other diners. They do take reservations for later times. Come enjoy Yen Ching's hospitality.

Kristi Carpenter

Great for gluten free food. I like spicy and asked for medium, it was very spicy but fabulous. They have gluten free Naan too.