Austin is home to a wide range of food options. Whether your on the hunt for barbecue or tacos, Austin probably has a gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian alternative. Feeding tons of personalities and diets is what makes Austin so unique. Check out our guide to the most well-rounded gluten-free options around town!
Serving up hearty and savory flavors, Emmer & Rye is home to delicious and flavorful dishes. Try their curated four-course dinner menu for a true sensory experience. Without compromising the tastes, Emmer & Rye offers plenty of gluten-free options for those with sensitivities or more serious dietary restrictions.
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 5:30PM-10PM
FRI-SAT | 5:30PM-11PM
SUN | 5:30PM-10PM
?Skyhouse, 51 Rainey St. Unit 110
Austin, TX 78701
This Asian smokehouse and bar is home to an array of delicious flavors. Grab a seat at one of their communal tables and easily order your snacks and drinks at the bar. Loro’s menu offers tons of different gluten-free options from different Asian-inspired salads and various rice bowls.
Hours & Location
SUN-THURS | 11AM-10PM
FRI-SAT | 11AM-11PM
?2115 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
? Suerte
Translating to “luck”, Suerté is home of the finest homemade masa in all of Austin. Not only does this upscale taqueria serve quality Mexican dishes with a twist, they feature over 70 unique agave spirits. Come in on a Monday for a fantastic mescal cocktail for their weekly Mezcal Monday. Suerté also offers a variety of gluten-free options for those with sensitivities.
Hours & Location
MON-THURS | 5PM-10PM
FRI | 5PM-11PM
SAT | 11AM-11PM
SUN | 11AM-10PM
?1800 East 6th St.
Austin, TX 78702
Bougie’s Donuts is a unique, gourmet donut shop and full-service coffee/espresso bar located in Southwest Austin. They aim to bring people together over an amazing donut and finely crafted espresso or cup of coffee. Their goal is to elevate the “traditional” donut experience and boy, do they do that! We are obsessed with their donuts and coffee. They make the best gluten-free and vegan donuts we have ever had. They have a Strawberry Homer, Blueberry, Chocolate Homer, Cinnamon Sugar and Glazed in Gluten-Free, and Birthday Cake and Blueberry in Vegan! Our favorite has to be the Vegan Blueberry!
Hours & Location
DAILY | 8AM-3PM
?5400 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Home to a hearty range of vegetarian and vegan food, Bouldin Creek Café offers plenty of delicious brunch, lunch, and tons of specialty coffee drinks. This woman-owned shop believes in serving quality food without compromising flavor. Find tons of different gluten-free options like the chickpea salad and their gluten-free sorghum bread.
Hours & Location
SUN-THURS | 8AM-10PM
FRI-SAT | 8AM-11PM
?1900 S. 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704
Right in the heart of downtown Austin, Moonshine Grill offers contemporary cocktails and familiar cuisine reminiscent of traditional Americana. Try their Sunday brunch menu for hearty dishes that will leave you feeling satisfied. There are tons of gluten-free options at Moonshine, just ask their friendly staff to accommodate!
Hours & Location
MON-WED | 11AM-9PM
THURS & FRI | 11AM-10PM
SAT | 10AM-10PM
SUN | 9AM-2PM | 5PM-9PM
?303 Red River St.
Austin, TX 78701
This Austin staple is a favorite among visitors and residents alike. Known for their wholesale baked goods and brews, Easy Tiger also offers a fantastic lunch items and an assortment of cocktails. Though Easy Tiger is primarily a bake shop, you can definitely find gluten-free options, just ask! Enjoy their expansive patio space at any of their locations around Austin.
Hours & Location
? Multiple Locations
Looking for savory flavors with a refreshingly healthy twist? Picnik is known for its conscious approach to meal-prepping. Cooking their dishes with only allergy-friendly oils, Picnik accommodates a variety of diets like vegan, plant-based, paleo, and gluten-free lifestyles. You can also find their select plant-based creamers in store and online!
Hours & Location
? Multiple Locations
? True Food Kitchen
At True Food their menu is carefully crafted so that every bite and every refreshing sip serve up big flavor, an abundance of fresh ingredients and a taste of the unexpected. Their artisan chefs create crave-worthy classics alongside a steady rotation of seasonal offerings that take advantage of naturally ripe fruits and vegetables so their flavor is full and their nutrients, rich. Creative, hand-crafted beverages built around seasonality, quality ingredients and simple preparations complement every occasion from brunch, lunch, dinner and, of course, dessert. Always room for dessert.
Hours & Location
MON | 11AM-9PM
TUES-WED | 4PM-9PM
THURS | 11AM-9PM
FRI | 11AM-10PM
SAT | 10AM-10PM
SUN | 10AM-2PM | 4PM-9PM
?Multiple Locations
? Thai Fresh
Thai Fresh is committed to bringing you authentic Thai meals that are made with fresh local ingredients whenever possible. All of their meats are raised in Texas and free of antibiotics and hormones. They keep things fresh by bringing in seasonal vegetables and herbs from local farms and our own garden.
Hours & Location
Daily | 9am – 9pm
?909 West Mary St.
Austin, Texas 78704
? Wilder Wood
For over 15 years, Owner Joan Griffith and her team have been serving the Austin area and beyond with quality handmade gluten-free delights. At Wilder Wood Restaurant & Bar, we strive to make gluten-free dishes that are delicious, yet harmless to the growing community of wheat-free, gluten-free and soy-free people who love tasty foods.
Hours & Location
?1300 East 7th Street Austin, TX 78702
Curating flavors of modern Asian-Southern fusion, Peached Tortilla started out as your typical Austin food truck. Now, Peached Tortilla calls north Austin home on Burnet Road. Enjoy various gluten-free plates to share like charred brussel sprouts, assorted Asian-inspired tacos, and fantastic cocktails in their social (happy) hour menu.
TUES-WED | 5PM-9PM
THURS | 5PM-10PM
FRI | 5–10:30PM
SAT | 10:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10:30PM
SUN | 10:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM
?5520 Burnet Rd #100
Austin, TX 78756
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