Top 6 Gluten-Free Spots with Dedicated Fryers to Enjoy in Des Moines

Louie's Wine Dive

4040 University Ave suite a, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
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Wine BarCocktailsAmericanBrunchAllergen FriendlyBreakfastDairy Free OptionsDinnerKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingSeafoodTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF FryerBeerOpen LateDeliveryPet FriendlyRestaurant

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Stephanie Dowdy
Stephanie Dowdy
Love this place. Great gluten free options & excellent service!

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Fresko

909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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CocktailsBrunchAllergen FriendlyBreakfastDairy Free OptionsDeliveryDinnerKid FriendlyOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF FryerBread ItemsBurgersDessertsSandwichesTacosRestaurant

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Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)
Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)
My chicken chiabatta sandwich was a bit dry and the food selection was limited, but they did have substantial gluten free options. The setting and staff were very nice, making it an overall excellent experience.

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Bar Nico

428 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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MexicanCocktailsAllergen FriendlyDinnerOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsTacos100% GFSeparate GF MenuSeparate OvenKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceDessertsDedicated GF FryerBreakfastBrunchDeliveryPet FriendlyKid FriendlyOutdoor Seating

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Jacinda Daniel
Jacinda Daniel
Everything is gluten free which was amazing, I didn't have to worry about only getting to choose from two items on the menu. The salsa options were a bit odd, there was a cheese/yogurt type dip among the four they give you and it just didn't fit with the Latino flavors well, it was more Mediterranean in taste. Definitely pricier for how much food you get but the chips are a free refill. When I asked about diet pop options I was told they didn't have any but they have what appeared to be a full bar with a fountain pop sprayer (which normally would have at least one diet option). The only thing I could have to drink was water there (I'm a type one diabetic and regular pop is a bad situation).

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Americana

1312 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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AmericanBrunchAllergen FriendlyBreakfastDairy Free OptionsDeliveryDinnerOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF FryerCiderDessertsKnowledgeable StaffKid FriendlyPancakesBread ItemsSandwichesCocktails

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Jon Burk
Jon Burk
Endless food and bottomless mimosas/bloody marys/mixed drinks is a hell of a way to start a weekend. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is delicious and there were plenty of options for gluten free eaters.

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Either/Or

6222 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBreakfastRestaurantDedicated GF Fryer

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Kassie Scheckel
Kassie Scheckel
My family and I came to eat here on 6/20 because of the dairy free and gluten free options, necessary accommodations for some of our family members. The vibe was alright; we called ahead and were seated promptly. The outdoor play area was a neat touch. The server was friendly but did forget to place the order for my 2 year old, which was frustrating. It was highly concerning that our food came out so quickly. My husband and I ordered the Fried Bologna Sandwich; it was greasy and gross and I could not eat it. My brother-in-law got The Dunbar, which also had bologna on it. The 3 of us who had some of the bologna ended up with food poisoning. I attempted to notify the restaurant via Facebook messenger and the 3 attempts “couldn’t send”. I sent them a message through their website, and also contacted the health department. Not a good experience and won’t be back. Update: they did reply back to my message through their website and refunded us, so I appreciated the customer service aspect to help remedy the situation.

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Lachele's Fine Foods

2716 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
Gluten Free IconAccommodating Gluten-Free
BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchAmericanDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly

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Katelin Tiernan
Katelin Tiernan
Super gluten free conscientious on top of DELICIOUS FOOD. I will be back over and over and can't recommend enough.

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