Top 43 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Amherst

Michael Scanzillo

Where do I start with these people…no flavor, no care to the order, no listening skills. My girlfriend placed an order for gluten free noodles, they repeated that it is GLUTEN FREE multiple times and yet it still wasn’t actually gluten free. This is our second time by the way ever being here and the second time this has happened here. Do not go here if you have any kind of gluten intolerance, they will not care.

Lory Hough

Alysia and her team at Carefree Cakery made a delicious birthday cake for my son's 20th birthday last week. It was vegan and gluten free, half lemon/half strawberry -- and 100% delicious. We had a mixed group, including one vegan, two gluten-free eaters, and four without allergies/preferences and EVERYONE loved the cake. It was moist and didn’t have that grainy or dense texture that gluten-free and vegan cakes often have. (I’ve been vegan for 25 years — I’ve had my share of dense, grainy desserts!) This might be the best testimonial about the cake: I had a very hard time only eating one piece that night and ended up having a slice the next morning for breakfast. :-)

Leonard Bonn

Great outdoor seating! Really good currys, a lot of vegan and gluten-free options, and the tea rolls are fantastic. Especially the Vietnamese and Thai rolls for the summer. Lovely service.

Nathan Rollins

I did enjoy this place. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. The police was clean and well-lit. The menu was surprisingly diverse and large. Service was awesome with friendly Happy People serving you. My big complaint was it seems to be quite expensive. Especially for a college town. The coffee was pretty good! And they have a gluten-free selection that wasn't awesome but wasn't bad either.

Melinda Petit

I haven't been to this spot since it was Pinocchio's, so it has been a while. At Johnny's we had great food. They were very accommodating to our group's food allergies and we were pleased to see gluten-free pasta options or alternatives. We'll be back!

Val Finkel

Quick, friendly service - but truly terrible pizza; possibly the greasiest I have ever had in my life. Really upset my stomach. Might have been tolerable if I hadn’t ordered bacon as a topping; I’m guessing they didn’t blot the grease before putting it on. The gluten free crust was fine; my partner’s regular glutinous crust was also fine, though if you don’t like the fried Pizza Hut-style crust you might not love this one either.

Krystal Kay

I love this Ginger Garden because I am gluten-free (allergic to wheat) and this is the only place around that can adjust their menu making for my allergy. The food is great, service friendly. However, the last time I ordered, I definitely got sick from wheat. I didn't call back to confirm the staff wrote down my allergy that I very clearly told them of. So I don't know if this was a clerical error in order taking, or if there was a mistake in the kitchen. Food is great but if you are gluten free, be very clear and follow up to confirm. Don't take yes as an answer because I did and I was definitely poisoned and unable to eat my food last time I went. I am still giving them a 5 stars because they have been great every other time. But I will be taking my own advice and making every dish be double checked with the kitchen to make sure it is gluten free. I want to continue loving this place.

Clare Consavage

Loved that their fryer is Gluten Free! Had the GF fish and chips and tried my husband's fried chicken tenders. Both were great! Also really enjoyed the beet and arugula salad with roasted pecans. We ate on the nice outdoor deck!

Ricard Torres

I’ve been coming to Share Coffee in Amherst since they open! Love the Baristas , the Espresso, the gluten free baked goods and the Matcha…. Did I say Matcha… well, here is where things got weird. I make matcha at home, and I use the traditional Chasen (the matcha wisk) to mix and foam this delicious japanese green tea. Today I see my lovely Barista putting the matcha powder into an OXO Good Grips Salad Dressing Shaker (!!!) she proceeded to vigorously shake the green liquid… the result: a clumpy mess where half of the mixture stayed stuck to the walls of the SALAD dressing container. Who’s idea was to change the way they mix my matchas? Please bring the whisks back and stop this non-sense!

Susan R

One of the best Chinese restaurants in the valley. The food is fresh, delicious, and beautifully served. The staff is very attentive and the place is spotless. They are also gluten friendly and while they don't have a separate GF menu, they will prepare dishes GF if they can.

Nancy Solomon

Delicious! Best Vietnamese food I’ve had in the US. Bahn Xeo - gluten free and so good with the fresh mint.

Heath Coxall

Fantastic food and even better people! Our daughter went to Umass and brought us here as she absolutely loves it. We've been back several times and have had delicious meals and great service each time. I highly recommend the pork carnitas, which is outstanding. Vegan and gluten free options are always available and the friendly staff ensures you get exactly what you want. 10/10

Ariane Laxo

The cafe has delicious sandwiches with gluten free bread available. The small shop has a limited selection of foods and goods.

David Garcia

El Comalito is a great spot for delicious Mexican food. I had the Birria burrito and it was excellent—full of flavor and really satisfying. One thing that stood out was how many gluten-free options they offer. My wife had the gluten-free steak tacos and loved them. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Michele Abercrombie

Best pizza!! Gluten free pizza is expensive, but at least it's available

Lauren C

Heck yeah! Vegan AND gluten-free apple cider doughnuts!!!! And their mocha hot coffee is great. Chocolate and rich and perfectly sweet. And I love that they advocate for animals, like the monkeys being tortured in labs at UMass. 😭

Jennifer Miller

Very gluten allergy friendly!

Ashley Maillet

This is our favorite spot in Amherst, the atmosphere is so relaxed and the food is better than most places in Boston! Even the music is excellent. They have gluten free bread you can order to go with the tapenade too. Definitely a hidden gem!

Alyson S

We planned a summer wedding with 15 guests, just immediate family. Our ceremony was held at Abbey Chapel in South Hadley MA. We were looking to have dinner after the ceremony and photography. So a 4pm dinner on a Sunday. My friend and I began at the Chapel, walking in and out of restaurants just to get a feel for the atmosphere, the mood, the vibe and take a peek at menus. We had spent the evening walking in and out of about 5 restaurants. So many were not open on Sundays or the vibe was just off, or the food was just basic. I felt discouraged. We googled one more restaurant for the night before we almost gave up. I felt like 30Boltwood was the place just from driving up to the location before we walked into the restaurant. It is located in picturesque Amherst, across from the center green. There was a moody outdoor fire pit outside, outdoor seating, a rooftop deck.... But best of all a private room perfect for about 15 adults for dinner. The menu is farm to table and changes based on what is available, it doesn't get much better than that. It was not too too fancy for our simple wedding but quality food and a beautiful location. My now, Husband commented that it felt it was homey. The staff created a 3 course menu for our event specifically, since we were over the normal dinner party size, to use the regular dining menu. The menu had Gluten Free options and V/Veg options, which is reason we decided on this location, so everyone could find something to enjoy. There was space between the courses, which helped us to slow down and enjoy the moment more. I didn't feel we were in the way or a burden, the vibe was more like this space is yours. The staff was not rushing us out the door, they wanted us to stay. We really enjoyed ourselves. Our reservation was at 4pm on a Sunday in July, and I think we were there about 4 hours. The room has the vibe of a green house, with one wall and part of the ceiling made out of glass. There were curtains to provide shade in case of sun, so I didn't feel like we would melt or be cooked. The windows looked out onto a deck. It was a beautiful environment. The food was so delicious, it felt fancy and special and most importantly fresh. The food was served hot (I have been to weddings where the food was cold...in contrast). The staff was professional, they were patient with us, as well as kind and thoughtful. We brought in an outside cake from Auntie Cathy's Kitchen, Agawam MA, so it could be Gluten Free & V. The waitstaff was so thoughtful and asked if we wanted to do a little cake cutting moment. So we did a faux cake cutting for fun. The staff then actually cut the cake and served it to everyone. This was a detail I had missed and I was thankful for their thoughtfulness in giving us the gentle nudge that this was available to us. I had dropped off the cake on Friday for safe keeping, I was thrilled that the cake would be in a safe location, and not melt in my car during the ceremony. I felt it was in good hands. The waitstaff was never "lurking" but they were so observant and gave us space to be a family. They were professionals and clearly had experience and were very knowledgeable, on the menu. The room was separate from the bar, which was helpful for a member of our party is sober. They had mocktails which makes everyone feel included. Overall 10/10 for a micro mini wedding experience. It was an easy choice, based solely on a vibe check of walking in and out of restaurants. I had never been there before and I am so glad we made reservations here. Dietary restrictions: One of the reasons we selected this restaurant was the fact that they had V/Veg and Gluten Free items on the menu to accommodate different restrictions. Parking: We visited on a Sunday and the sign said Free Parking on Sundays, so our guests parked on the street in front of the restaurant

Rachel Hall

It says fresh local Gluten Free pasta on the menu but it was not, and when I asked if it was homemade they said no. The gf bread was great but not sure why they charge $6 extra for the non homemade gf pasta. If your GF stick to the cocktails and the bread.

Louis

If you can’t eat gluten don't go here had to argue with the waiter whether corn tortillas have flower.

Kit Johnson

I love coming to Atkins and looking around at all the great food they have. They have a lot of gluten free options and the sandwich counter at the deli offers gluten free bread for sandwiches. They also offer local produce when in season. There’s a great wine and beer selection as well as cute gifts. Outside there is an attached ice cream window that serves delicious ice cream with some seasonal flavors. The main issue I have with Atkins is how expensive it is. I cannot afford to buy regular groceries here, and I only go occasionally to buy specialty groceries. The last time I went I got half a bag of groceries for over $90, and I was just buying stuff to make sandwiches (deli meat and cheese, 2 sandwich spreads, gluten free bread, gluten free cookies, and cheddar popcorn) That was more than half my food budget.

David Moody

Alison Keehn

Came here for the first time last night for my birthday with my family. I wanted something fun, but also easeful and low key, so we came early, at 5:30 (it was a Saturday night). It was just perfect. Our server, Isaac, was lovely and attentive. None of us were drinking alcohol, but he helped us by offering a refreshing mango-seltzer option. The food was delicious — everyone was extremely satisfied with their meals. Corn tortillas were warm and soft, and the beans and rice that comes with every meal were the best I’ve had in a long time. Three of us are gluten free, and there’s plenty to choose from on the menu. All in all, a great meal - I highly recommend this place.

Angelle Horste

First visit. prompt friendly greeting, patient service (it took us a while to decide; many good choices), excellent quality food and coffee. Highly recommend the Fall Fest Latte and the grilled veggie pesto sandwich on gluten-free bread. We’ll definitely return. Thank you!

R W

First time there and will definitely be going back. Our waiter was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We both had the Tokyo classic ramen. There are plenty of gluten free options - although the menu doesn't specify, the recipes can be modified so they are.

David Garcia

Great tasting cookies. A lot of options. They have vegan options and a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie only one gluten-free cookie .. A little pricey. 3$ for a regular sized cookie. And 5 for a slightly bigger one. In a nice town where you can get something to eat and then go there after for a cooking…… The ice cream is also good….. Been here several times to try it out. It’s worth it every once in a while…..

Maxim Kovalenko

Highly recommend the Biang Bang Noodles, or another dish with the handmade noodles. The noodles are made to order, and there is a good amount of meat on them. I had the Hot & Sour Vermicelli Soup, but it had minimal meat, was not sour and was not spicy (don't recommend). Small resturant with 8~ tables inside, but quick service and accepting of Allergies. All handmade noodles are NOT glutenfree, Vermicelli were made from potatoes.

Lois Holloway

Daniel Potter

Delicious! They have a ton of variety in the dishes, so most people should be able to find something they like. Therr are also plenty of gluten-free and dairy-free options.

Lee Ford

Nice small spot with interesting ingredient tacos. Had a Korean BBQ kimchi taco was delicious! Has corn tortillas for tacos to be gluten free.

sarahlguest

We visited for an early dinner on a Sunday and were seated immediately in a cozy booth (love the half-moon booths!). We started with the Buffalo Chicken dip - tasty and cheesy, but definitely a sharing dish. I ordered the chili mango margarita, which was pleasantly spicy but still refreshing. For the entrees, my mom ordered the fish and chips, which was moist, flaky and lightly breaded (quite a feat since the fillet was around 10 inches long!) I ordered the tamale bowl (gluten-free) which I enjoyed but should've asked for hot sauce or extra salsa on the side (personal preference). Our server Noah was friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, and went out of his way to ensure my choices were gluten-free. We are definitely going back, since we joined the rewards program and already earned $5 on our first visit! Can't wait to try the gluten free pizza, and all of the other fun cocktails!

Cara Iacoponi

Very quick, good quality pizza. My department at UMAss Amherst ordered a several-hundred dollar order for an event. We placed it about a month before, and it worked out great! They also have a gluten-free crust.

selena bena

I got to try their first gluten free crust and first off it was amazing, right behind my dorms and amazing customer service definitely going to be poppin this year!!! will be back soon!

Don Wu

selena bena

got to try their first gluten free pizza and it was amazing!!!

Forrest Morgan

Lissie G

Amazing pho and wonderful customer service! Highly recommend Omi Omy!! Truly appreciate that they have gluten-free options too!

Cody Hoffman

Certinho

This place is good, but could use some more gluten free and dairy free options. Nice little place though.

Bernard Flaherty

Katherine Hart

Had a yummy dinner tonight. Loved our waiter, the atmosphere, and the food. They have gluten free options which is appreciated. Chili Nogada was excellent. They are now offering BYOB.

Charlie May

Always eat at playa bowl wherever I go! Great option for vegan gluten free as well!