Gluten-Free Restaurants in Minneapolis, MN

“It's Taco Tuesday and I was craving Mexican food, but I didn't just wanna go to the type of place you think of when "Mexican" is brought up... I'm fancy, so I wanted something a bit more upscale. I did a little bit of research and wouldn't you know it... Colita came up. So here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set south of downtown and a bit west of The Mall of America on Penn Avenue is this gem. There is no private parking lot, but plenty of street parking to leave your fly ride. But once you walk up to the restaurant you can immediately understand the message they're trying to send. Everything looks so modern, straightforward with straight lines, grey colors and light woods. There is a small outdoor section where you can dine if you get lucky enough to land a spot there. Inside carries a very similar style with a little nod to the pueblos and architecture of the southwest. The decor is minimalistic and the "loudest" thing in the room is the live plant wall seated directly behind the bar, which was super cool. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues whatsoever. Food/Drink: I was able to try so many different dishes and drinks here and the list is below... 🍹: Xochitl In Love 🍸: La Clandestina 🐟: Tuna Tostada 🌮: Chicken Tinga Tostada 🦪: Seared Scallops 🫓: Tlayuda 🥃: Colita Old Fashioned 🥩: Lamb Barbacoa Tacos 🫔: Duck Tamal However, my favorite things were the Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, Duck Tamal and Seared Scallops, in that order. The food here is phenomenal, the drinks are excellently crafted and things are served tapas style so you don't get too full off of just one thing! Order a whole bunch of stuff and share with the table! Value: As I mentioned earlier, I wanted upscale and the priced dddooo reflect that. Lol. This is a nice place so be prepared to spend... Like you're downtown somewhere. In conclusion, I loved this place and I will come back over and over. Check this place out the next time you're in the area!“

“Everything I got was delicious. White Chocolate Raspberry Scone Egg Sausage muffin Hot Chocolate 🤍🤗 Can’t wait to go back“

“Always a unique selection, friendly service and great tasting ice cream! I need to make up excuses to treat myself. :) The apple crisp and oatmeal raison cookie flavors are 👌“

“10/10. Best in the business“

“My girlfriend who isn’t GF loves this just as much as her fav non-GF bakeries in the city. Just go here and try it and you will be coming back all the time lol

Some suggestions for management:
- if there could be more DF options that would be awesome.
- being open on Sunday’s would also be awesome and I feel like it would be the busiest day of the week with people getting baked goods for the week“

“Great people, great food, and great morals. Thank you!“

“the food and bakery items are all so delicious!!“

“Northeast MPLS- what a fantastic find, this is truly a small town bakery, small batch production. Their reputation is their best PR! We tripped upon it, while on a quest this weekend to support SMALL/LOCAL businesses in MPLS.

Definitely recommend the apple fritter, no canned apples there! The lemon bars, peanut butter donuts and glazed donuts all thumbs up. New to me was the Paczkis. They stole the show in my book.

As if the pastries weren’t enough to bring us back (and they definitely are) the price was amazing! 6 “donuts” less than $17… Light, fluffy, DELICIOUS, good thing we live 5 hrs away, I’d be there everyday!

If you haven’t found Sarah Jane’s yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? I’m a donut snob, never been a fan of chain store donuts; you can tell the difference between mass production and small batch, small batch will always win the gold medal! Sarah Jane’s rates as top 3 apple fritter of all time for me…“

“Wow!! First time here and it did not disappoint!! Delicious!!“

“Yum!!!! And the service!!!“

“Vegan East is renowned for its delectable Carrot Cake, which is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. Their cupcakes come in a variety of mouth-watering flavors, including Cookie Dough and Red Velvet. Don't miss their Gluten Free Cosmic Brownies – they're a perfect treat for any brownie lover. What's more, all their treats are 100% vegan, meaning they are free from any animal products. This makes Vegan East a fantastic destination for those who follow a plant-based diet or anyone looking to enjoy delicious, cruelty-free goodies. If you're in Minneapolis, make sure to stop by Vegan East and treat yourself – your taste buds will thank you!“

“We hired Brasa Catering for our wedding and couldn't happier with the food and service they provided. We received multiple comments that it was "one of the best wedding meals they've had" from a few guests. Not only was the food delicious, but the crew was extremely kind and went above and beyond for us. Thank you again for everything, we'll keep you in mind for future events!“

“Great food and not overpriced“

“Wow! That brunch buffet was fantastic! I'm from Texas and this was pretty close to the Mexican food I'm used to. Definitely going again and I'm bringing friends!“

“The Lowbrow always has great food and staff. I want to give a special nod to Dominic. He made my day so much better with his kindness. What he didn't know was that I had just picked up my mom's ashes from The Cremation Society. Thank you! You made me feel cared for.“

“Great customer service, atmosphere, and cider. Training wheels is my favorite. I’d like to see a Honeycrisp cider.“

“Fantastic Food, great music and the wildest bunch of neighborhood regulars.“

“Lovely place and owners. Had a Bauru, an outstanding steak sandwich, named after my hometown in Brazil. The brigadeiro cake was delicious, perfectly balanced with a scoop of raspberry sorbet. Thank you, Kalinka and team. It was a beautiful taste of home.“

“In Fargo, service is not great. i had one bite of my meal and told waiter he could take it. He never asked why, if anything was wrong, just grabbed it and walked away. I wasn't expecting anything other than for him to know why my meal was not hardly touched. He never came back to table until he brought us the bill.“

“Always a unique selection, friendly service and great tasting ice cream! I need to make up excuses to treat myself. :) The apple crisp and oatmeal raison cookie flavors are 👌“

“Ambiance was fantastic
Setting is a beautiful urban restaurant
Food was made fast
Attitude of service was good.
Taste of food was alright
Plenty of parking around the corner
Plenty of seating.“

“This place is SO cute. The barista was kind and funny and their drinks are delicious! I will admit this place gets pretty busy so good luck finding a seat on the weekends. Also, the only parking is paid street parking nearby, just as an FYI. Very very cute coffee shop though, and I would absolutely return!“

“Amazing food, good service, lovely patio“

“YUM!!! Delicious Neopolitan pizza with fresh ingredients, clean restaurant, food always comes out fast 🤗🍕🥗“

“Healthy açaí smoothie bowls filled with essential vitamins and antioxidants that taste great!“

“We recently tried Heather’s Pies for the first time and picked up the pies on our way home from the hospital after having a child. Heather’s pies were delicious and her customer service was exceptional! She even gave us one of the pies for free as a congratulations gift to our family! The overall experience was second to none and we highly recommend!“

“My friend and I showed up at around 10:40 PM. We love that they're open until midnight- perfect for a snack and a drink or two after a movie, say. Their Thai coffee is less cloyingly sweet than most, and their pommes frites are all business. The slice of carrot cake is colossal, and also more subtle than most. The warm woodwork and Tiffany lamps make for amazing ambience, whether you're shmoozing a date or debating a movie with friends. An old favorite!“

“We hired Brasa Catering for our wedding and couldn't happier with the food and service they provided. We received multiple comments that it was "one of the best wedding meals they've had" from a few guests. Not only was the food delicious, but the crew was extremely kind and went above and beyond for us. Thank you again for everything, we'll keep you in mind for future events!“

“One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. The food is DELICIOUS! This is one of the only restaurants I go to for the actual flavor of the food instead of convenience. I’m gluten free and eat mostly organic and other restaurants have a hard time comparing to my cooking. The gf focaccia is to die for and I’ve never had anything I didn’t like!“

“Well, you ruined me. I can never go out and get a ribeye at any other restaurant. I have one to two ribeyes a week at high end restaurants. Yours was supreme! There is no second place! The service was top notch from the hostess to the server to the expeditor to the table clean up. I only wished they were not 240 miles away!!“

“Quaint...community coffee spot. Trying the Stirato roll with maple almond butter...They also gave a Potato roll too. Chai is on the sweeter side with just enough hint of spice. Service is warm and space has a good vibe....Current Playlist is a whole vibe.“

“Bring back the elote pizza! Hands down my favorite. 😎“

“My daughter and son-in-law brought me 3 different treats for my birthday celebration. All 3 are amazing. I ate the cupcake right away and it was moist and beautifully dense like pound cake, I’m having the donut right now a day later and it tastes fresh and flavorful. I tasted a smidge of the tort which I’m excited to have for my dessert tonight. Everything traveled well and is just as fabulous next day. 10/10 recommend because your mama really will appreciate this! 💜“

“Went on a Wednesday evening after happy hour ended and the place was pretty open luckily. Seated and served a group of eight people well especially as most people only got drinks. Can’t attest the rest of their food but I tried the walleye BLT and it was shockingly pretty good. Definitely wasn’t expecting bar to serve such good food but would definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area. I do hear this place gets pretty packed when there’s events at the theater next door so keep that in mind.“

“The best buns I've ever had. Highly recommend. Service is top notch.“

“Delicious traditional Chinese, the fish in bean sauce was exceptional. The apps were standard fare for good Chinese establishments and the got and sour soup was chocked full of food ingredients and was delicious. A bit on the pricey side of Chinese resteraunts but we were not disappointed.“

“Wow! Some of the best crepes I’ve had in a long time. Thin, a hint of crispy, good ham and cheese. Be sure to get a sunny side egg on the ham and cheese or the complete. A perfect delightful lunch. One 1️⃣ f the dryer ciders is a perfect pairing for what I had. A perfect lunch time surprise and some nice demonstration of care in creating these treats.“

“This is a very quaint establishment. The atmosphere is nice; the staff is GREAT -Emphasis added! I couldn’t go much beyond this character point so… KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!“

“I have been eating at this restaurant since 1989 it is unfailing great every time I stop in. It almost doesnt matter what you get, it will be fresh, delicious and fairly priced. That said of particular note are three items that in my opinion must be tried as they are the best example of the item within hundreds of miles. The first is the Schezuan Wontons, absolutely perfect balance of flavors and a great way to whet your appetite. Second the garlic string beans, I have tried for twenty plus years to replicate these now that I live sixty five miles away and I'm getting close but still haven't quite got it down. Again the balance of salt and umami flavor makes my heart pitter patter and no other place in the cities even comes close. Third is the peanut noodles which can come hot or cold and are a perfect appetizer to the honey walnut shrimp. Come to think of it that is the fourth dish no one else comes close to. Corn starch dusted shrimp deep fried and tossed in a sweetened condensed milk sauce with orange zest and toasted carmelized walnuts is rich and decadent.
I'm bummed the Vietnamese coffee has been dropped from the menu but given it appears food regulations have killed the traditional way it was served everywhere in the cities maybe that is a good thing because the places that still have it don't make it the way they used to and it isn't as good now.“

“Everything was obviously freshly prepared with complex flavors, crisp vegetables and tender chicken. Entrees are very generous so one was plenty with an appetizer for two. Our waiter was also very helpful and pleasant. Mai Thai is a hidden gem in Robbinsdale.“

“Fantastic coffee and great service“

“The BEST pizza!! Always delivered fresh and hot from the oven!!“

“Absolutely loved this place! I tried their Turkish cardamom milk coffee along with the Lingonberry Almond Torte, and both were honestly amazing. The coffee had such a rich, smooth flavor with the perfect touch of cardamom — warm, comforting, and unique compared to regular coffee spots. You can really taste the quality and care in every sip.

The Lingonberry Almond Torte was just as impressive. The balance between the sweet almond flavor and the slight tartness from the lingonberry was perfect, and the dessert itself was fresh, soft, and beautifully presented. It paired incredibly well with the coffee.

The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, with a warm vibe that makes you want to stay longer and enjoy your time. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience felt thoughtful from start to finish. Definitely a great spot for coffee and dessert lovers. I’ll absolutely be coming back again! ☕🍰✨“

“Love this place so much!! Fantastic selection, definitely a shop that knows what they're doing and really care. If you're in it for beer, which is what I know best, it has a solid selection, but not the type of selection you could find elsewhere. However, liquor and wine selections are really great. Lots of great options, solid staff picks, samples and tastings all the time, and really a very nice atmosphere. Posting this spring 2026, and in the past 1-2 years they did some renovating to keep the place fresh and added a walk-in beer cooler for customers which is great! Deli is also very nice and if you're looking to be a little fancy you can find whatever you need for some high class cheese and crackers. Overall great spot thats definitely worth checking out.“

“Pretty solid restaurant. You order at the front and they deliver it to your table. Not ridiculously expensive like most places now. Pretty good food overall as well. Coffee is bland but that's normal out of a big pot. I went two times so far. Good frittata and basic breakfast.“

“Awesome breakfast place! I love walking here and grabbing coffee, quiche, or my fav is the huevos rancheros. I dream about it! (I recommend adding chorizo) It’s such a community/neighborhood feel to it and it will be one of the most missed places if I were ever to move away. Such an awesome open space! Yes parking can be tough but who cares it’s the cities.“

“Hands down this is our favorite family restaurant! Chindian has amazing food and unmatched service. We are beyond grateful for Chindian's willingness and care in the preparation of allergy safe options for our son. Thank you so much for catering our family events from retirement celebrations to birthdays, Chindian's menu items are always a hit with our guests.“

“I've been going here for decades for their wholesome tasty breads. Dakota is my favorite and I often add a sweetbread from their rotating seasonal offerings. I also treat myself to one cookie (salted caramel is my favorite) to savor on the drive home.“

“First time in today and is now my favorite bakery! Bought a variety box and everything was so yummy! There goes my diet lol!! Such a friendly owner too!! Highly recommend!“

“Wonderful environment, delightful atmosphere, Delicious food and extremely friendly employees is what greeted me. Definitely will return.“