Dedicated Gluten Free Restaurants from D.C. to Maine

December, 2019

Traveling when you or your family is gluten free can play like a comedy. Coolers of food wedged in between suitcases, snack bags littering the car: the scene could be funny if everyone weren’t so hungry.

To rescue you from the travel hangries, Baltimore Gluten Free joined forces with Michael Savett from Gluten Free Philly, Erin Smith from Gluten Free Globetrotter and Abby Kelly from Gluten Free New England to give you a round-up of 100% gluten free restaurants from Washington, D.C. to Maine.

The list spotlights over 100 restaurants, so don’t leave home without it. Happy travels!

Washington, D.C. and Maryland

Contributor: Andrea Tucker, Baltimore Gluten Free

For those who don’t know the person behind Baltimore Gluten Free, I’m Andrea Tucker. I’m a Health Educator, Celiac Advocate and gluten free Group Leader. I founded Baltimore Gluten Free to connect people with vetted resources in Baltimore and beyond. As a lifelong foodie, when I’m not reading about food, writing about it or taking pictures of it, I’m eating at one of the gluten free restaurants on this list!

Andrea’s favorite of 2019: Harmony Bakery, Baltimore for their flatbreads and Sweet 27, Baltimore for their Cinnamon Buns.

Andrea’s Tip: “Many gluten free businesses cater and sell family-sized portions. Whether you need help with food for your whole event, or just an entree or dessert, think about these businesses. Not only does it save you work but supports them as well. It’s a win-win!”

Andrea’s D.C. + Maryland List: http://baltimoreglutenfree.com/dedicated-gluten-free-restuarants-in-washington-dc-and-maryland/

Delaware Valley (DE, PA and NJ)

Contributor: Michael Savett, Gluten Free Philly

Michael Savett, founder of Gluten Free Philly, is the gluten free Guru of the Philadelphia area. For over a decade, he’s galvanized the gluten free community around his weekly posts about restaurant news, product releases and events. Michael has organized the Delaware Valley’s more than two dozen dedicated gluten free restaurants, bakeries and businesses in his Gluten Free Philly app and website. An even longer list, full of businesses with gluten free offerings, is housed in the Gluten Free Philly app [iOS and Android] and on the Gluten Free Philly website.

Michael’s favorite of 2019: Bleu Bear Bakery, Haddonfield, NJ for their donuts and The Happy Mixer, Chalfont, PA Lemon Pound Cake.

Michael’s Tip: ”Dining gluten free in Philly doesn’t mean missing out on cheesesteaks and soft pretzels! The region offers celiac-friendly cuisines to suit every palate.”

Michael’s Delaware Valley List: http://www.glutenfreephilly.com/p/where-to-eat-new.html

NYC

Contributor: Erin Smith, Gluten-Free Globetrotter

Erin Smith is one savvy globetrotter. Diagnosed with Celiac at 2, she hasn’t let that stop her from filling her passport and traveling the world. This year, she added a cross country road trip to her impressive list of travel adventures! She’s passionate about sharing how she lives life without limits, even while living with Celiac, at Gluten-Free Globetrotter. Erin calls her native NYC home and her list of gluten free NYC-area restaurants is carefully cultivated and regularly updated. If you’re visiting the City that Never Sleeps, make sure you have the list Never Contain Gluten!

Erin’s favorite of 2019 Modern Bread and Bagel. She loves their huge array of gluten-free products you can’t find elsewhere in the city. At night, Modern turns into Arba. Both restaurants are 100% gluten-free.

Erin’s Tip: “Do your research on where to eat before leaving home. Make restaurant research part of your itinerary planning!”

Erin’s NYC List: https://glutenfreeglobetrotter.com/glutenfreenyc/dedicatedglutenfreenyc/

New England (CT, MA, RI, NH, VT & ME)

Contributor: Abby Kelly, Gluten-Free New England

Abby Kelly founded Gluten Free Connecticut to spotlight all the gluten free food her home state had to offer. She soon realized there was more ground to be covered and now has the whole New England gluten free scene accounted for! In addition to her comprehensive database, Abby organizes curated Gluten Free Expos, showcasing large and small businesses throughout New England. For Gluten-Free New England’s comprehensive restaurant list, visit the dining directory at Gluten-Free New England.

Abby’s favorite of 2019: A & J Bakery, Cranston, RI for  their GF/DF eclairs and the bread pudding at Bam Bam Bakery in Portland, ME.

Abby’s Tip: “New England is full of amazing gluten-free dining! With seafood as our specialty, we’ve got plenty of places serving up celiac-safe (made in dedicated fryers) GF fish and chips, clam cakes, lobster rolls and more. Check out our dining directory for all the deliciousness we have to offer!”

Abby’s New England states list: https://wickedglutenfree.com/roadtripping-check-out-this-list-of-safe-spots-from-dc-to-maine/