My parents live in town, and we tend to eat out a lot with them. A few years ago, my dad started noticing welts on his torso, which he assumed were some kind of bug bites. After some research and consulting with doctors, he discovered he is sensitive to gluten. In dining out with them since, I now know that there are a growing number of restaurants which either offer gluten-free menus or a significant number of gluten-free offerings.
In the past few years, I have heard about more and more parents who are either cutting down on gluten or cutting it out of their diets entirely. Other parents are restricting gluten in their children’s diets, as they believe it results in better behavior. I’m certainly no medical expert, and I don’t want to weigh in on what can be a contentious topic, but I know a growing number of people who are looking for gluten free options, whether it’s in the grocery store or while eating out.
Of course, those with celiac disease or who are diagnosed as allergic to gluten need to take further precautions, as ingesting gluten becomes much more serious. Cross-contamination in kitchens is hard to avoid, and some people who experience serious reactions find eating out is challenging or nearly impossible.
Here are the restaurants I know of which offer a good selection of gluten-free items and are family-friendly. If I’m missing any, please let me know in the comments, and I will add them in!
24 Diner
Can get crowded, so go at off hours for no wait
GF menu
600 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX, 78703
(512) 472-5400
Abel’s on the Lake
GF menu
3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 904-0570
Austin’s Pizza
GF crust and sides
Various locations
Better Bites Bakery
GF, vegan, soy-free, egg-free baked goods
11190 Circle Drive Suite #350
Austin, Texas 78736
(512) 350-2271
Delish Bakery
GF baked goods options daily
209 W 3rd St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 473-4118
East Side Pies
GF crust
3 Austin locations
Freddie’s Place
GF menu
1703 S. 1st St.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 445-9197
Galaxy Cafe
GF menu
3 Austin locations
Guero’s
GF menu
1412 South Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 447-7688
Hopdoddy
Can get crowded, so go at off hours for shorter wait (parties over 6 cannot sit together)
GF buns
Various locations
Jack Allen’s Kitchen Oak Hill
7720 Highway 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 852-8558
Jason’s Deli
GF menu
Various locations
Kerbey Lane
GF menu
6 Austin locations
Mama Fu’s
GF menu
6 Austin locations
Marye’s Gourmet Pizza
GF bread & crust and other menu items
3663 Bee Caves Rd.Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-5222
Maudie’s
GF menu
7 Austin locations
Mother’s Cafe
Many GF options
4215 Duval St.
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-3994
Mighty Fine
GF buns
2 Austin locations and a few in the ‘burbs
Milto’s Pizza
GF crust
2909 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 476-1021
Original Pancake House
GF pancakes
1700 W. Parmer Ln.
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 873-7200
P.F. Chang’s
GF menu
2 Austin locations
Pei Wei
GF menu
5 Austin locations and 1 Round Rock location
Peoples RX
Pharmacy has deli with lots of GF options
3 Austin locations
Promise Pizza
GF crust
1 Austin and 1 Round Rock location
Sweet Ritual
GF (and vegan and dairy free) ice creams & cones, GF baked goods
4500 Duval St.
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 666-8346
Taco Deli
Many GF options & dedicated area to reheat tortillas without cross-contamination
5 Austin locations
Tarka
GF menu
2 Austin and 1 Round Rock location
Thai Fresh
Many GF options
909 W Mary St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 494-6436
Torchy’s Tacos
GF menu
9 Austin locations, plus some in the ‘burbs
Whole Foods Downtown
Lots of GF items, small playscape upstairs, outdoor seating
525 N Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 542-2200
Wild Wood Bakehouse
Austin’s only 100% gluten-free full-service kitchen
3016 Guadalupe St., Ste. 200
Austin, Texas 78705
(512) 327-9660
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