Whether you’re living a gluten-free lifestyle or are besties with someone who is, finding a restaurant to accommodate your needs can be stickier than the gluten protein itself. So we’ve made your non-gluten life easier by rounding up the best gluten-free friendly spots in the city.
📍The Silly Axe Cafe
The axe may be silly — chopping out gluten and wheat — but their 100% gluten-free menu is no joke.
TryThis: Roast beef sandwich with grilled onions and horseradish + their top 8 allergen friendly apple pie.
📍Street Grub and Hops
This grub hub specializes in street food from around the world with gluten-free items clearly identified on the menu.
TryThis: Carolina Gold street wings + Royale with Cheese
📍Mayan Cafe
Mayan Cafe might have the most thorough allergen information on their menu with GF, dairy + vegan modifications.
TryThis: Tok-sel lima beans + the cochinita pibil pork dish
📍Naive Kitchen + Bar
It’s no surprise this West Coast, veggie-centric restaurant in NuLu has gluten-free dishes for brunch, lunch + dinner, but they’re serving up more than just GF buns and salads — so much more.
TryThis: Pecan pancake topped with caramel and bourbon candied pecans + General Tso’s cauliflower
📍ROC
Inspired by the cuisine of Sorrento, Italy you don’t have to pass on a traditional pasta dish here — order any of the pastas gluten-free.
TryThis: Spaghetti al Pomodoro
📍El Mundo
2345 Frankfort Ave. + 1767 Bardstown Rd.
Enjoy margs + classic Mexican dishes which are indicated gluten-free on the menu.
TryThis: Enchiladas smothered in house mole + Oaxacan chocolate Pots De Crème
📍Joy Luck
1285 Bardstown Rd. + 9850 Von Allmen Ct.
Indulge in stir-fries and rice noodle galore with this well indicated GF menu.
TryThis: Pork with vegetables in garlic sauce + singapore noodles
📍Heart & Soy
Louisville’s premier vegetarian and vegan restaurant is also serving up 15+ GF dishes.
TryThis: Sweet rice balls + Korean cellophane noodles
📍Flora Kitchenette
Looking for a gluten free morning? Look no further than the breakfast options here including GF donuts. TryThis: Carrot lox toast
📍River Road BBQ
With the exception of buns and cookies everything they make is gluten free.
TryThis: Texas Plate piled high with pulled pork, brisket, chopped chicken, spare ribs, sausage link + 2 sides
📍LouVino Highlands
This Southern-style restaurant and wine bar has 70+ wines to pair with several of their gluten friendly options.
TryThis: Brussels sprouts salad + Faroe Island salmon with pea puree and edamame roasted corn succotash
📍Hog Father Pizza Shop
Does the moon hit your eye like a big pizza pie? Get any Hog Father pizza with a cauliflower crust.
TryThis: Lou City Slab topped with city ham, arugula, pickled red onion + gorgonzola crumbles
