Top 48 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Downtown Kansas City

Katherine Garrison

Great menu, great atmosphere. Was fast and delicious. Vegan and Gluten Free options available.

Clark Hugo

Great gluten free option

Michelle Wiecek

Stopped here on cross country road trip to experience true Kansas City BBQ. Ordered The Taste of Kansas City platter to share. We subbed the 1/2 chicken with a chicken breast because 2 of us are gluten free and their half chicken is NOT gluten free. Fries are not GF and our waiter said none of the chicken is GF including the wings. I asked if the wings can come plain and he said no. The coleslaw is amazing and our favorite. Well chopped, not sour/bitter. More like sweet with celery seed. Family liked the brisket the best. Honey glazed Baby Back Ribs and pulled pork were good. Slightly dry. Had beans and coleslaw sides. The beans were good too. Two of our family is no gluten free. One had kids chicken fingers and fries - all good. They share onion rings. Are 4 between the two of them. They were high quality, thick cut and enjoyed An overall good stop.

Jordan Starkweather

Partner and I have been coming here for ages, and we don’t even live in KC. It is always a must for us. Great service, great atmosphere, great gluten free options, and excellent food. Often a bit of a wait, but never long. I do miss the calmer vibe of the older days before counter ordering, but I can’t argue with the speed. These folks have it figured out.

Cassie Marie

The BEST gluten free bun and burger I have ever had. Sweet potato fries and tater tots are amazing too.

Christine Hopkinson

We had amazing service / made sure that our food was gluten-free and just super kind and actually delicious gluten-free pizza and salad.

Carson Annis

As a girl with a german grandmother and someone who loves eating german cuisine, this is the most authentic in the KC area. Always delicious and transports me back to Ansbach each bite. Family favorite, including my mom who has a gluten allergy!

M S-C (MS)

I had always wanted to try this place. I was beyond disappointed. The sushi had brown rice which I don’t like. I saw other people’s food and they had white so it would have been nice to know I had a choice since ALL rice is gluten free. I asked for gluten-free soy sauce and was assured it was but then had a reaction later so it obviously wasn’t. None of the workers were friendly nor welcoming. What truly turned my stomach was watching workers fill water glasses by literally pressing the water pitcher down on each glass where people drink thus spreading germs. I appreciate music and a good vibe but it was obnoxiously loud. Super HARD pass.

Morgan Rodgers

Thomas D

Good amount of gluten-free options, including actually-good GF toast (still rare!), and a selection of desserts. The service and atmosphere were lovely. The prices were a bit steep for the type of food and drink offered, but ultimately, it was understandable given the location and likely overhead costs. My favorite food item was the mushroom-beet toast. Haven't had anything like it before, and I was pleasantly surprised!

Kyle Hine

We were able to sit outside and if you are worrying about gluten allergy, this restaurant takes great care to keep the prep stations separate to keep from cross contamination.

Nina Jaramillo

The food here is absolutely amazing, and the service is wonderful as well! Everything is vegan, and there are a couple of menu items that can be made gluten free, or are already gluten free! It's a great place to go if you want comfort food like burgers or chicken fingers!

Cassidy Drury

Yard House is an absolute gem, especially for gluten-free diners! I had their gluten-free burger with special sauce, and it was hands down the best gluten-free burger I’ve ever had. The patty was juicy, and the gluten-free bun was perfectly soft and held together well, which is rare! The special sauce added such a delicious touch, and everything about the meal was spot on. The atmosphere is lively and fun, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. If you’re looking for a great gluten-free meal, Yard House is definitely the place to go! Highly recommend!

Royce Covington

I alway's find time to visit Johnny's P&L whenever I am visiting downtown KC. I enjoy the Gluten-Free Pizza option, the great service and the atmosphere. Gabby M is the absolute BEST server!!! 🍕😁

Kimberly Hanauer

I’m not a BBQ expert, but it was GREAT and all their meats and sauces are gluten free!! They also have WiFi, added bonus for the work traveler looking to work and eat!

Angela Marshall

DeAnn Shelby

The food was delicious! The happy hour sangria was yummy and a great deal! Our server and the manager were welcoming and our food was brought out in a reasonable time. The bread as an appetizer was also very tasty. The bathroom was clean (which says a lot for someone visiting a restaurant for the first time). I also appreciate the history of the restaurant being that it has been in Kansas City for almost five decades and enjoy reading about how the restaurant came about and has stayed in business. This also says a lot about the food and the service being they have stayed in business for so long. There are gluten free options which my mom appreciated. The salad was yummy and so was the ham and bean soup. I also really appreciated that the parking was free and there were plenty of spots. This is not always the case in a downtown area. Good portions as well. I'm looking forward to the leftovers for my lunch as I write this review.

Cassidy Drury

Insomnia Cookies has the best gluten-free cookie I’ve ever had! Every bite is soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. It’s hard to believe it’s gluten-free because the texture and taste are just like a traditional cookie, if not better. They offer a great variety of flavors, and every time I indulge, it’s a treat I can count on to satisfy my sweet tooth. Plus, the staff is always friendly, and I love how they deliver fresh, warm cookies late into the night. Whether you’re craving a late-night snack or a midday pick-me-up, Insomnia Cookies is the place to go! Highly recommend!

Anna K

This is the *PLACE*. My coworker told me an Indian place had moved into Parlor since we had been last and I was SOLD. I had the yellow thrasher curry and it was perfection. Also if you're gluten or dairy free...so many options! It was nice to have a place that provided GF/DF options and was actually good. The owner came out and asked how everything was too-- excellent customer service.

TWK

We live in the neighborhood and have eaten here a handful of times, all to the same conclusion. This place is fine but massively overpriced. In spite of being lovingly reviewed, it’s really nothing to write home about. It is not a spot I would take friends visiting from out of town, but I have gone back repeatedly to try their rotating menu and more of their drink list. Nothing - and I mean nothing- has hit it out of the park, which is a bit upsetting at this price point. The service has been fine every time and some of the dishes are good (although most leave us wanting for something) but none are even remotely worth the price. As a chef myself, I can confirm the upcharge is extreme at this restaurant. The restaurant claims to have gluten and dairy free options but also asks that you don’t make substitutions and we have found that many of the items labeled “gluten free” on the website are actually not and can only be made gluten free with the omission of significant portions of the presentation. Basically you get half the overpriced dish to make it gluten free- like ice cream and a cookie without the cookie. Frustrating snd misleading and this situation applies to about half their “gluten free” menu.

Christy Lynn

My unit at work (about 30-40) met here for lunch before a company meeting. There is ample seating inside and outside. There are two floors with seating and food choices on each floor. There is a large variety in the types of foods. Some options are Mediterranean, Mexican, pizza, and burgers. There are also bars on both floors with many options. My coworkers seemed to be able to order their favorite drinks. I was very pleased that they could make me a mocktail with a blackberry syrup and tonic water. It was delicious! I looked at all the menus and there were several gluten free and dairy free options.

Lauren Diec

Amazing! The best sushi in town AND mostly everything on the menu was gluten free. Dream come true. Beautiful atmosphere and great drinks. Amante is such a staple for KC and happy to go to any of his restaurants.

Leslie May

What an amazing find! After reading Lisa See’s book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane last year, I’ve been wanting to taste Pu-erh tea. I was pleasantly surprised to find it at Shang’s Tea House in Kansas City!! I had a cup of the White Tea Pu-erh and it did not disappoint! I also had the unique experience of tasting a moon cake too, which was very good. (I got a gluten free one). The owner of the store was onsite and was very warm and welcoming!! If you’re visiting downtown Kansas City and want a unique experience, definitely visit this store located in the Crown Center plaza!!

Zack Becker

Had informed my waitress I was celiac and need everything gluten free. Ordered the BLT taco asking to make it gluten free, waitress didn’t inform me that it can’t be made gluten free. The taco came out and I was unaware it still had beer battered bacon on it. I took a bite and realized it wasn’t safe. I’m now dealing with the consequences of eating gluten as someone with Celiac. In addition, my family member had ordered something and requested no sauce. That request also wasn’t met, it came out with sauce.

Kimberly Hanauer

Super cute coffee shop, great coffee, AND gluten free breakfast options! Frittatas and one muffin option.

Meredith Burnham

Fresh food, great atmosphere! Docking 1 star on service solely because it took quite a while for our meals to be delivered, but the server apologized profusely and let us try the gluten-free chocolate chip cookie for free as an apology. Neither of us are GF, but it was a REALLY good chocolate chip cookie!

Lois Bush

KIMBERLY CONNELLY

Matthew is a wonderful server. My daughter has celiacs and I’m gluten-free. He helped us choose some great options including risotto primavera and the beet salad - absolutely delicious!

Paige Guffey

Embarrassed to say we’ve lived in KC for 18 years and tonight was our first time in. It was perfection. Our service was excellent - the pace of the meal was great too, not too slow and not too rushed. The server was very knowledgeable about gluten allergies and they had a very accommodating menu. The steak tartare was delish and their oyster selection was fantastic (Black Magic for the win!!). We had our girls with us (15 and 5) and they were great with them too. We will absolutely be back. 👍🏻

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