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10 Phoenix Restaurants To Try If You're Gluten Free

100% Gluten-Free

Intentional Foods (IF Cafe & Market)

Intentional Foods was started by a local couple after their daughter had an anaphylaxis scare. They then set out to provide a safe place for people with food allergies to dine with confidence by opening a restaurant free of the top 8 allergens: nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, seafood, soy and sesame. 

The menu showcases bowls, salads and sandwiches, as well as a variety of sides and desserts. But don't miss the retail market, where you can find prepackaged and made-to-order allergy-friendly products and meals, in addition to local coffee, produce, baked goods and more.

Recently voted No. 9 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to eat in 2021, they're currently working on an expansion that includes more indoor seating and a gluten-free bar.

1837 W. Guadalupe Road, Unit 103, Mesa
480-264-7002

Jewel's Bakery & Cafe

When you think of gluten-free fried chicken in Phoenix, no one else comes close to Jewel’s Bakery & Cafe. As Arizona’s first and only full-service, 100% gluten-free restaurant — largely centered around crispy fried chicken, waffles and vegan options — this spot serves a decadent brunch all day long.

And they’ve expanded! Jewel’s recently launched a pop-up taco shop called Tru Tacos, home to traditional Guerrero-style street tacos, fresh margaritas, elote dip, carne asada fries and more, on the patio Thursday through Saturday beginning at 6 p.m.

4041 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix
602-714-5243

Spooky’s Swirls

Who knew Phoenix needed a dedicated gluten-free bakery centered around horror films (with an actual horror museum inside)? Spooky’s Swirls has some of the best baked goods around — even better than their gluten counterparts. Cheesecake and chocolate cupcakes, rosemary scones and baked-from-scratch cinnamon rolls are among the favorites on the rotating menu. You can also place custom cake and cupcake orders.

Due to COVID-19, Spooky’s Swirls is currently only accepting online or phone orders for curbside pickup on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

3029 N. Alma School Road, #117, Chandler
707-776-6597

Sapiens Paleo Kitchen

For those looking for paleo-friendly dishes, Sapiens is the Greater Phoenix area's first 100% paleo restaurant. This means that it's 100% free of gluten, dairy and sugar. Here, the elegance and sophistication of French cuisine meets paleo nutrition principles — which is a focus on quality meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, herbs and healthy fats.

With experience in the food and beverage business, the owners adopted the paleo lifestyle to help manage their own health conditions. This, combined with a growing trend of customers requesting foods that were nutrient-dense and toxin-free, inspired them to start the restaurant.

Last August, they launched Paleo Meal Prep, individually packaged meals delivered to your doorstep. They also accommodate keto, low-carb, Whole 30 and anti-inflammatory protocol (AIP) lifestyles.

10411 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Ste. 120, Scottsdale
480-771-5123

Gluten-Free Creations Bakery

Many local restaurants that offer gluten-free alternatives get their bread products from Gluten-Free Creations. This local bakery, which started 20 years ago, has become the go-to for a variety of mouth-watering breads.

Over the years they’ve expanded to create delicious products free of any or all of the following: egg, dairy, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, corn, yeast, processed white sugar or grains. Vitamin D is added to the breads, vitamin B is added to almost all products and all ingredients are tested to ensure they are free of allergens.

7607 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale
480 990-2253

10880 N. 32nd St., Phoenix
602-626-7458

Gluten-Free Options Available

Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen

Picazzo’s is a family-owned, health-centric restaurant with multiple locations. They source clean, whole foods for their modern-Italian cuisine that sprinkles in the bold flavors of Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican ingredients. The menu here offers a wide variety of salads, pasta and pizza — the majority of which is gluten free, including the amazing cheesy bread appetizer.

4669 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix | 602-923-6001

7325 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale | 480-990-2212

440 W. Warner Road, Tempe | 480-785-0522

8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale | 623-466-0228

Coming soon to Lindsay Field and Williams Road in Gilbert.

Flower Child

The motto here is "healthy food for a happy world" and it's almost guaranteed that even the biggest health-food skeptic can be won over by Flower Child. It's a non-nonsense, fast-casual spot where you order at the front and colorful dishes starring perfectly paired farm-fresh ingredients — that cater to a gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo and/or keto lifestyles — are delivered quickly to your table.

Favorites here are the Glow Bowl, a spicy sweet potato noodle bowl with a sunflower butter sauce; gluten-free mac and cheese; the gluten-free chocolate chip cookie; and the New Year special, a keto turkey sausage and zucchini lasagna that was so popular that it's now on the permanent menu.

Currently, all Flower Child locations are offering 25% off alcohol on to-go orders, available every day. And you can use the code 'TUESDAY25' to receive 25% off take-out orders on Tuesdays.

100 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix | 480-212-0180 

5013 N. 44th St., Phoenix | 602-429-6222 

21001 N. Tatum Blvd., #16-1000, Phoenix  | 480-397-5056 

10460 N. 90th St., Scottsdale | 480-240-4400 

149 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe | 623-250-6003

My Gal Sal Bakery & Cafe

My Gal Sal is a one-stop specialty bakery that operates under the motto: everyone should be able to have dessert, no matter what. That spirit translates to a seemingly endless array of breakfast and lunch options, as well as baked goods that are available gluten free, egg free, vegan, keto, paleo and sugar free. And they can do custom cakes and desserts as well. 

They take special care with food allergies in the kitchen, including a separate gluten-free prep room and oven. The best part, according to the owner, is that you’ll find tissues by the cash register because some customers are so moved by the inclusive efforts here that they cry tears of joy.

15820 N. 35th Ave., #18, Phoenix
602-978-2479

The Hub Grill & Bar | Union Grill & Tap

Calling all sports fans: Both The Hub and its sister restaurant Union Grill & Tap have excellent gluten-free options with one of the largest gluten-free menus I’ve ever seen at a sports bar. Here you can expect gluten-free beers, ciders, buns, pasta and 10-inch pizzas, as well as chicken tenders that are coated in cornflakes before hitting the dedicated gluten-free fryer. As a secondary precaution, your food arrives with a gluten-free flag.

The Hub Grill & Bar:
1860 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa | 480-494-2699
1925 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa (temporarily closed)

Union Grill & Tap:
1686 N. Higley Road, Suite #101, Gilbert | 480-935-5800