The 7 Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Baltimore
Updated: July 2019
Baltimore is a small city with a BIG gluten free food scene. The city and metro area offers the gluten free community a variety of delicious – and safe – dining options. And we’re not just talking spots with gluten free menus or offerings. These restaurants are 100% gluten free restaurants, where EVERYTHING on the menu is safe and up for grabs. It’s like getting the golden ticket to enter Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and being unleashed to eat whatever you like. No questions, no worry. Actually, you may have one: whether you feel like flatbreads or tacos.
Roasted Pumpkin Seed Dip with Fried Plantains and Pickled Radish at Points South Latin Kitchen
Points South Latin Kitchen has earned a beloved spot on Baltimore’s restaurant scene with it’s traditional South American dishes and classic drinks. Located in the heart of the historic waterfront neighborhood of Fells Point, the ambiance is the perfect complement to the menu’s vibrant latin flavors. Don’t miss their Small Plates: the Poached Shrimp Ceviche, Roasted Brussel Sprouts in a lightly sweet in a Chipotle BBQ, and Roasted Pumpkin Seed Dip made with pepitas, citrus, sofrito, patacones and pickled radish. For brunch, don’t miss the Huevos Rancheros. Their full brunch menu is served on the weekends starting at 11 am.
Bombay Chicken with Rice at Sweet 27
Sweet 27 is a gluten free trifecta: restaurant, cafe and bakery all in one location. The OG of dedicated gluten free restaurants in Baltimore (it opened in 2010), the cuisine is authentic multicultural, with many vegetarian and vegan options. The bakery and cafe serves traditional baked goods, breakfast and lite fare such as tacos, pizza and burgers. The restaurant menu focuses on heartier entrees. Not to be missed: pancakes (also dairy free), cinnamon rolls, sweet potato fries and the Bombay Chicken entree. Breakfast is served from 9 – 1 pm daily.
Roasted Veggie Flatbreads from Harmony Bakery
Harmony Bakery has a loyal following and it’s no mystery why: their sweet and savory vegan, dairy free and vegetarian offerings are inventive, nutrient dense and and so good. Traditional bakery items like donuts, bars, muffins and cupcakes are as delicious as they are beautiful and made without artificial colors or flavors. Harmony is committed to quality ingredients and sources fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Not to be missed: their savory offerings, including soups, tarts and the Roasted Seasonal Veggie Flatbreads.
Mock Tuna Salad on a Flax Seed Bagel Plant Bar
Pioneers in the Baltimore Juice Bar space, Plant Bar offers gluten free, vegan, raw, paleo and plant-based food, juices and smoothies. The focus at Plant Bar is nutrient-dense, raw, plant-based food and drink that come alive with flavor. Not to be missed: Mock Tuna Salad made from raw ingredients. The “tuna” is cashews, celery and seasonings + the “bagel” is flax seeds, zucchini, sesame seeds. For dessert, try the Chocolate Avocado Mousse, a rich dessert that would satisfy the most ardent chocoholic.
(1716 Eastern Ave., Baltimore (410) 276-3741)
Tortilleria Sinaloa taco with house-made tortilla.
Get your tortillas hot off the press! Tortilleria Sinaloa in Fells Point makes corn tortillas from scratch, in-house. Their small – but mighty – menu features quesedillas, tacos, and tamales. It’s authentic Mexican and 100% gluten free! Don’t leave without taking home a kilo of fresh-made tortillas or fresh-baked chips.
(1065 South Charles Street, Baltimore (443) 759-6344)
Salad from Gangster Vegan Organics
Opening mid-August in Cross Street Market, Gangster Vegan Organics serves organic raw and vegan juices, smoothies, food, and desserts. All Plant Based. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Meat Free, Soy Free, Agave Free. No additives, No Preservatives.
Wednesdays: Govans Farmers Market
5104 York Road, Baltimore 3 -7 pm
Saturdays: Fells Point Farmers Market
Thames Street Baltimore 7:30 am -12:30 pm
Stones Throw Hash
Stones Throw Hash serves creative hashes made from locally-sourced produce, eggs and meats. All menu items are gluten free.
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