Top 10 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Havens to Explore in Lawrence

Allie Z

These products are some of the very best gluten free treats I’ve ever had in Lawrence. I’ve been a loyal customer to OO Bakes for several years now, and I’ve truly been impressed with every new thing that I try from them. The cookies, muffins, and brownies are all amazing and you wouldn’t even know they’re gluten/dairy free! I’ll admit- the products are a little bit on the expensive side (especially compared to normal bakery items), but OO Bakes is worth every penny in my opinion. The bakers clearly put a lot of effort and care into their craft, and everything on display is fresh and portion sizes are excellent. Located inside of Checkers, near the frozen food section (they used to be in the back corner near the other bakery items). There’s a lot of other good gluten free options in the freezer next to the OO Bakes products. Thank you OO Bakes for helping me get through my time in college and making a gluten free lifestyle more enjoyable!

Christine Harris

Drove from Kansas City, Mo just to check this place out. I am celiac and loved all the options I had. Got the cauliflower tiki masala and it was delicious. Server asked if I needed GF or celiac safe. Made me feel comfortable eating there. Will definitely be returning soon.

Ally Smith

I have celiac and consistently love this place ! The serving staff is always kind and today, I believe the kitchen manager came out to tell me he ensured my food was prepared gluten free Love this place ! Great service and amazing food

Melissa C

You walk in and if you are not sitting at the bar, you have to wait in line and order. Then when your order is ready they call you to the back to pick it up. There are yummy homemade sauces near the pick up station for you to grab as well as pickles. They have gluten free and vegan hamburger buns and various non-meat patty options which was great for me. I ordered the “fire” (impossible) burger on a salad. It was good, not spicy enough though! They were sadly out of tofu fries. Overall, solid food and friendly staff.

Georgia Crawford

I absolutely love t. Loft and it is my go-to restaurant! Being gluten free and health conscious, this place is a god-send. I’ve tried multiple bowls, salads, teas and lattes and it is delicious every time. Staff is incredibly friendly and the restaurant is always clean :) I don’t mind waiting a while since they cook the warm meals fresh to order. Shana Cakes gluten free desserts bring me a lot of joy (especially the Valentine’s Day goodies); it’s hard to find such reliable dedicated gluten free space in Lawrence and this is hands down the best one!

Hanna H

I like Rudy's because their salads and gluten free crust are pretty good but every single time without fail they mess up a part of my order. I end up not getting everything I paid for and it's really frustrating.

Heather Sharp

Cute place. The gluten free bun was good but had seeds on it so be aware of that. The white chicken chili was amazing!

Jason S

Pickleman’s is my favorite sandwich place ever! You can’t ask for better toasted sandwiches, or an Italian chop salad. Ask for Giardiniera peppers on (almost) anything! The crew is usually efficient and friendly, and the managers are always that way. If you get a personal pizza, the 10” GF crust is actually the way to go even if you’re not looking for gluten free. It’s a better individual portion size, and it actually tastes better too.

Chaz Judy

Delightful Za and drinks. I enjoyed a gluten free pizza that was a so tasty. I also sampled the regular Detroit style pizza that was amazing and I’ll pay for it later but my gods it was possibly top three pizzas I’ve ever had the pleasure of masticating. We also enjoyed some delightful beers and sangria. All of it was a pure delight.

Berit Casselman

The food is amazing and the staff so kind and helpful! I am gluten free and they cleaned off the area of cooking and used clean utensils! Very helpful!