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“

“I had an amazing breakfast experience! The Mushroom and Swiss omelet was delicious, and the price was totally worth it - $13 for a filling meal with hashbrowns and toast. But what really stood out was the top-notch service. It's refreshing to see such excellent customer care, it's a rare gem these days!“

“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“

“OMG! I just ate a Lilikói shortbread cookie. I found them at Uwajimaya. This is the best cookie ever!!!! Thank you Patrick’s!! 💜“

“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!“

“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.“

“On occasion, such as running an errand, I'll stop for breakfast at Little Jaye, and today I had the ham, cheese, & egg breakfast sandwich on brioche bun. It was prepared to excellence and I really enjoyed it. I usually sit outside on the patio to dine, very plesant.“

“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.“

“Such a wonderful healthy food oasis!“

“I just went for the first time here and wow so impressed with the cookies and cake. The gal who helped us her name is Sara.
She had excellent customer service, spoke about upcoming seasonal cookies and was just a delight to talk to her. Highly recommend this store and thanks Sara for your service.“

“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“

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

“Whole in a wall Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Not downtown Seattle kind of menus which u have to pay additional $ for extra meat ! 😂“

“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.“

“The food is so fresh and delicious and the people who work there are the absolute best! They keep me coming back, always excited to see their smiling faces and always excited to eat amazing food and drink amazing coffee. Thank you so much for bringing your magic to our community!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“My boyfriend and I frequent the BECU ATM nearby every so often and if Asensio Coffee is open then we will stop by. They have seasonal specials which is always a win for my boyfriend and I as we love trying out new specials. The staff here greeted us warmly and was very patient with the customer before us who was buying a gift card and helped us with the same professionalism and friendliness. We stopped by recently to grab their fall drinks and I saw on the sign that the drink I chose pairs well with a pumpkin spice whipped cream. It is extra so I decided against it. We found a spot to sit at while we waited for our drinks and not only did the employee hand delivered our drinks to us but told me she added the pumpkin spice whipped cream for me. I thought that was super sweet of her that makes the visit all the more special and reason to visit. They do also have a reward system that we joined too.

The store is well maintained and there are plenty of seating and tables for all sorts of groups or sole patrons. They have some handcrafted goods to buy as well. We asked if they were dog friendly and they said dogs are welcome so we definitely will stop by more often as the weather gets colder.“

“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“

“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 !!!!“

“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!“

“I like is very good 👍 is delicious“

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

“Great food and the best service .“

“Very good 🍕 pizza Mart west Seattle“

“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.“

“Great food! Great people! Great service! Thank you Island Queen“

“I have celiac and Love that I can finally have teriyaki and fried rice! If your used to higher prices for gluten free food their prices are typical for gf. Worth it for not getting sick. I usually am working so I call ahead and get my food to go. Employees are always really nice, and the food tastes great! ❤️“

“Excellent food and service. A neighborhood gem.“

“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.“

“We have gone to this place many times. Great food, the chicken parm is very delicious, served piping hot with the mozzarella all melted on top.

Their pizza is very good too, although to be honest, one time we went they must have had a different person made it because it was meh once.

Minus 1 star because they sent their menu with some coupons. The coupons didn’t state any expiration date, but when we tried to use it today, it wasn’t honored.“

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

“Everything tastes awesome and the people are nice.“

“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.“

“..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 😋“

“Pesto cheese croissant Poppy seed coffee bread“

“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 love this place! 2nd time I ordered for a work meeting at King County Metro Transit. The sandwiches were a big hit! No skimping on the meats and sides of pickles, olives, peperoncinos, etc. Service was great! I'll be back! Thank you!“

“Wonderful food and wine .“

“Love this place. The smoothies are not too sweet and perfect tast. The coffee is super good, also to mention that the hot chocolate there is also very tasty, ? my kids love the smoothies here a lot. Very friendly and kind staff. Definitely recommend ??. 5 stars ?

Kid-friendliness: Super nice staff, especially for kids. ?? this place is so recommended, and definitely deserves a 5 stars. ?“

“I have enjoyed the fine coffee and relaxed ambiance of Cafe Luna since it first opened.“