Gluten-Free Restaurants near Des Moines, WA

“I know all restaurants can’t be like Wally’s, but I wish they could. Went on a Friday night while I was staying at SeaTac waiting for a flight and had a great experience. My server, Jammie, didn’t miss a beat. Clam chowder and Lingcod were perfect! The owner was walking around and talking to every table and making everyone feel welcomed and taken care of.“

“Sitting in my car shaking and crying, barely able to compose myself to drive right now. Those who frequent Auntie Irene's beware of the owner. She just yelled at me infront of the whole shop, about parking out front. It sent me into a anxiety riddened, ptsd fueled state. There were zero parking stalls when l pulled into the coffee shop. l was grabbing my one coffee and leaving. l would be there for 5 minutes maybe 10 at most. I parked snuggled up along the the flower bed north of the shop, in front of the rhodedendron/north of the deck. On the other side of the flower bed is parking stalls. Just to exactly detail where l was parked. Completely out of anyone's way. There is no posted sign saying "no parking here", nor is it a painted fire lane. If that were the case, of course l wouldn't park there. That's obvious. I was not blocking her drive thru window line or blocking either entrance to her shop. I wasn't in the way of people needing to back out ,since they have to turn the other way to exit. After placing my coffee order, an waiting about 5 minutes at a table, she came out of no where and reprimanded me like a child....She could have politely introduced herself and asked me to move. She never even told me who she was. For all l knew, she was a crazed lady bossing me around. No "hi", "hello" or "how are you?". She just marched up to me without identifying shes the owner and started in on me. I would have had zero problem being asked to move, if she had gone about it in a decent manner, that most "adults" are capable of. Her tone was egregious and severely uncalled for. Over the years, l have heard rumors about an aggressive, petite, blonde haired, older lady named Susie as the owner. That was the only reason l deduced this must be the owner, becuase like l stated she did not tell me who she was at all. But, l had only ever seen her maybe 3 times, in all the years I've been going there. I have never spoken to her or even had an one on one encounter with her. So, for her to treat me, complete stranger, who is paying for a comfortable place to enjoy coffee like this, this is wildly uncalled for. I'm a full grown adult mind you, though lve been told, l look young for my age. Even if l was young, it still would not make this encounter okay at all. l was so taken a back, l couldn't even mutter a reply to her. l ran out of the shop and immediately reparked my car. There were stalls open at this point. l had to smoke a cigarette to calm down before l went back in, it rattled me so badly. l was barely able to muster up the courage to go back in for my coffee, without feeling like l was going to start breaking out into tears, if l saw her or had to encounter her again to get my coffee. I came back in, and by then she was no where to be seen... She wasn't there to thank me for moving and understanding her concern. Nothing, she just disappeared. She ambush disciplined me and disappeared, which made it even weirder and more upsetting...Anyways, when l came back in the staff asked me where l went? l didn't want to tell them what happened, so l pretended like l didn't hear their question and barely got out a stiffled, whimper of a "thank you" to them. Rushing out of the shop before they had a chance to see me upset.. I didn't want them to think they were the reason l was in this clearly emotional state. They didn't do anything wrong, so l wasn't about to complain to them about their own boss.There would be nothing they could do about her actions, if she's in charge, ya know? When l got back to my car, l broke down in tears, past PTSD trauma flooding in. I've had experiences like this with some past elder women bosses, in my younger years. I've been subject to 3 very unprofessional older female boss's. Who, in over the years had treated me completely horribly and were very verbally abusive. One even grabbed my arm so hard she left bruising. All of them traumatizing me, using their p“

“AMAZING FOOD & SERVICE!! ANGIE ROCKS!!“

“Went to pick up a friend and we were looking for a late night place to grab food. He noticed the 24 hour sign and so we made a U-turn and headed into the drive-thru. Drive-thru is a little slow. I commented to my friend, "this place has to be awesome for the wait to be this long..." and... it was awesome. ordered the carne asada burrito and my friend ordered the carnitas burrito and an asada taco. so, the wait in the drive-thru was WORTH it. really big portions. actually eating the other half of my burrito right now and it still tastes great even after having been sitting in my fridge overnight and then nuked in the microwave. definitely will be back. next time though, i think going inside will be the plan.“

“I had such a great experience at JOEY Southcenter due to our lovely server McKenna. She was patient although I am extremely indecisive and she helped me make some great choices!“

“Excellent food and service“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had such a great experience with Patrick’s Cafe & Bakery at the Manafest event in Auburn! Their booth was so inviting and the staff were super kind and helpful. Uncle even was kind enough to take pictures with me n family🫶🏼I treated myself to a cinnamon roll, coconut shortbread, Mama’s coconut, chocolate chip macadamia, lilikoi cookies, and even their luau pisupo with taro—and everything was absolutely delicious. I even bought myself a T-shirt”Gravy All Love” T-shirt because uncle made it looks so good when he wearing the shirt in green😎You can really taste the love and island flavors in every bite. I’m so happy I got to try them and will definitely be back for more. Highly recommend Patrick’s if you’re looking for authentic, tasty treats with amazing service! 🌺🍪🥥🥧“

“The smashwich breakfast sandwich is awesome, but all of their pastries are really good too.

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian pastries. Several vegan options.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free and vegan pastry options, a few of both.“

“Delicious food, came out hot and fresh in 7 minutes. Didn't once think I needed ketchup/hot sauce on the taters; they were full of flavor. Super friendly and welcoming staff.“

“The cookies here are so good!! The service was very kind and the place was very clean. I love when they had a blueberry pancake with maple topping I miss it so much and hope it comes back, but I loved their fall cookies. The pumpkin maples was very molasses-y and the caramel apple snickerdoodle was SO GOOD it was such an amazing flavor and so chewy!!! The stuffed apple cookie was amazing as well, I can’t wait to come back!!!!
I will say the pricing is a bit confusing, I ordered a half dozen and it said $16 which is a great deal, but there was an extra $4 fee, I can’t remember what for but with tax and tip it ended up being like $23.“

“Shiva provided the best service I’ve ever had at a sushi restaurant. Michael came in to relieve him and made sure we were fully satiated with our meals. Both Shiva and Michael gave us a great conversation and delicious food. Some of the best presented sushi as well. I’ll definitely be back. I would give this a 10⭐️if I could.“

“Corina’s Bakery is one of our top choices for custom wedding cakes. Their team delivers both flavor and artistry, with personalized service that ensures every cake is a perfect reflection of the couple. Always a client favorite!“

“Such a wonderful healthy food oasis!“

“We went here after driving by and remembering about the spot. With the amazing view on 99. We were not disappointed. We got a nice spot on their expansive deck and got to enjoy the view and sunset. The staff was very friendly and the manager or owner made sure to check in with us too. We got lasagna and a Caesar salad and both were very very good. This easier was cold and had plenty of dressing and lasagna had a very tasty meat sauce.
We asked about their gluten-free options and it sounds like they might be pretty good. We typically go gluten-free but wanted to indulge. Next time we might go the gluten-free option.“

“love it and the watermalon sherbet too“

“Cute atmosphere, tons of lovingly-made food options, and yummy (and affordable) bubble tea! I would have loved to try some of the food but I had already eaten. The owner was so helpful about navigating the island, he was very kind. Thank you!“

“First visit here. Parking near. Nice sized menu. Cashier was very sweet. The food was so so good and refreshing. The salmon sandwich was chefs kiss! Fresh and tasty fish. My wife got the rancher and she said it was amazing. My strawberry kiwi slushie was really sweet so I let it water down a bit. But it was still really good. Definitely recommend and will return.“

“This place reminds me of what "health food" stores were like in the 90s. Staff are very helpful and share a kind of philosophical positivity that comes from a less pressured time. I also find items that I don't find in PCC or Central Coop in Seattle. I would shop more often if I lived nearby.“

“Shari is the best !!!! I love her service she made me feel welcomed and had a big smile . I was comfortable and. Tipped her very well. If anyone need a raise is for her compassion at work !!! Let’s Go SHARI !!!!“

“Great service from William, overall the service was 5 star. Really enjoyed the mixed appetizer plate, great bottle of wine on the special. The linguine de mare with the rose sauce was excellent. The raspberry sauce with key lime torte was exceptional. Also enjoyed the boozy tiramisu.“

“Absolutely delicious. My first time having traditional Japanese Ramen. Huge portions, great umami flavor, affordable prices. Definitely recommend and will be back again“

“Amazing baked good - fresh and tasty!! Can’t wait to try their soup and sandwiches. Visiting from out of town but have returned a number of times during my stay to the friendly, good neighbor atmosphere! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I had lunch with my daughter. So yum 😋 thanks“

“Every bite of the cakes and everything else here is worth it. Seriously amazing delicious everything. So many other pastries aren’t worth eating, but anything from here is seriously delicious and high quality.“

“Nice small coffee shop in Federal Way with fun to talk to staff. Coffee is really good too, I usually come in on a weekend and the pastry and food choices are pretty slim and at times none, not sure how stocked it is during the week, but still coming in for the coffee and smiles.“

“I ordered their 5 piece cod and a side of cornbread. I haven't been to an Ivar's in years, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was quiet. It was nice sitting down at a restaurant and not being bombarded by loud music. The interior is small, but the seats are still roomy. I would post a pic of my food, but I ate it.“

“Sometimes it's hard to see this place driving down Rainier, but you can smell the goodness coming out of here. The patio was packed with locals from the East African community, and not a single hipster in sight, so I HAD to check it out. Glad I did. Took home some amazing spicy lamb tibs and it was so good I just had to take my partner here for dinner a few nights later. She was impressed as she ordered what I had the last time, and I had the Keye Wott (which was nice and spicy but not too spicy). Looks to be a family run joint, and the staff just loved that I came back and brought my partner here. Highly recommended.“

“Great food and the best service .“

“Excellent food and service. A neighborhood gem.“

“We had a pleasant lunch here. The atmosphere was great and the staff was friendly“

“When I clean clients houses in that area I always stop here for lunch sandwiches are delicious and people are so nice!“

“They are known for their Bun Bo Hue which is amazing but my favorite is the #6 The dry pho with minced pork.“

“I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, this place is wonderful!!! The staff are super friendly, the food is out of this world, the atmosphere is crazy fun, and it's celiac safe with only a couple menu items that can't be made gluten free! They have video games to play, a small mini golf area, all kinds of toys, games, comic books, and a whole section for Pokémon cards. Even their prices are incredibly reasonable on everything they sell. We will definitely be back!“

“👀 ok I know I’m not from the area but
DAMN this is the best coffee ever!!!!

It’s so yummy and smooth!!! I was drooling over my latte they made!!!!
And my daughter got a chocolate chip cookie that was just to die for!!!!“

“Amazing food and staff! ☕️☕️“

“Everything tastes awesome and the people are nice.“

“..the Best Cookies ever!...the Cow Chip Cookies are always fresh, baked to perfection and delicious..I have been a patron for a long time often visiting the downtown Seattle location..if you are from Seattle or just visiting I highly recommend giving them a try...don't let the name fool ya! Lol...I recommend the Nutty Cow or Nutty Calf that comes topped with walnuts however they sell a variety of different flavors and sizes and they all taste great!..Enjoy 😋“

“I like is very good 👍 is delicious“

“The peppermint bark and chocolate orange macaroons are amazing. Definitely a stop every time I travel through.“

“the food was tasty. it was hard to hear the foul mouths of the other patrons. not a place for kids.“

“We loved this place. Had some friends from Alaska who were flying out at midnight. We drove over from Port Orchard to take them to dinner. Indian food was requested so I found this place online. Very friendly people, the woman has a sense of humor to match my husband’s ! 😂 The service was prompt. The food was delicious. We will go back whenever we can.“

“Pesto cheese croissant Poppy seed coffee bread“

“Very good 🍕 pizza Mart west Seattle“

“Wonderful food and wine .“

“Stopped here for the first time today to pick up lunch. Loved the flavor and taste of each of three dishes we tried. This will now be our favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. Crispy & Spicy Fish 香辣鱼 & Szechuan Chicken 四川鸡 were particularly good.“

“The food was amazing and I was given a really good amount for just 12 bucks. I would have attached a photo but I destroyed it before I could even think about snapping a picture lol. The guy at the counter was super friendly, and when he saw my uniform he said he would make my food asap so I would have time to eat before my break was over. They were just generally super nice and I even saw them offering free samples to people. I 100% recommend and will be returning.“

“L&L food has always been good, especially the spam musubi and loco moco. I usually split the larger loco moco order since it's a lot. Staff was friendly, patient and accomodating with our orders and questions. Will definitely try to come back to this location.“

“I stumbled upon this restaurant by chance while passing by. It offers a typical teriyaki menu, along with Korean dishes, some Japanese options (like sushi and tempura), and even jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles). The area is an industrial zone, so workers from nearby factories frequently drop in. Perhaps because of this, the restaurant opens early at 10 AM and closes early (3PM) as well.

It seemed like the owners, a husband and wife, were the only ones working (I couldn't see the kitchen). The owner’s wife took orders and served in the dining area. I arrived around 10:40 AM, a bit early for lunch, but there were already two tables with customers, and more people started coming in shortly after.

I ordered four dishes, including Korean and teriyaki options. Typically, teriyaki places don’t serve Korean side dishes (banchan), but since I ordered Korean food, they brought out banchan. The owner’s wife apologized for the limited variety of side dishes and generously brought out extra.

As I tasted the side dishes, they had a comforting, homemade quality, like a warm meal prepared at home. The flavors were neither too salty nor too bland, with a clean taste that didn’t rely on artificial seasonings. The dishes—spicy pork bulgogi, seafood soft tofu stew, stone pot bibimbap, and Mongolian beef—reminded me of my mom's cooking, which I loved. While the food didn’t have the commercialized taste of popular chain restaurants, it felt like it was made with care and attention, just like a meal prepared at home.

This restaurant pleasantly exceeded my expectations.

- Service: Following the typical teriyaki joint setup, you place and pay for your order at the counter before taking a seat. The staff then brings your meal to your table. A nice touch is the complimentary bottled water that accompanies your meal.

- Price: Considering the generous portions and delightful taste, the pricing is quite reasonable. While I haven't compared it to other eateries in the vicinity, the value for money here stands out.

- Food: The dishes shine with a home-cooked quality, free from overpowering artificial flavors. Each bite feels wholesome, capturing the essence of genuine, heartfelt cooking.

- Ambiance: The setting is straightforward and functional, characteristic of fast-food-style teriyaki spots. It's not fancy, but it serves its purpose well.

- Parking: There's ample parking available, though spaces can fill up quickly. Nevertheless, finding a spot wasn't an issue, and it's free of charge.

In summary, this restaurant offers a delightful blend of authentic flavors and efficient service, making it a noteworthy spot for anyone craving quality teriyaki and more.“

“I have never had teriyaki like this before, most teriyaki places have sauce all over the meat, sure, but the meat will STILL be dry. NOT HERE - the chicken is the most moist I have ever had at a teriyaki place, it isn't dripping in sauce, it just has a perfect layer for flavor. I 100% recommend this place to get your teriyaki, go ahead an ask for a side of sauce, but you'll barely even need it. ?“