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21 Great Gluten-Free-Friendly Austin Restaurants

Pizza, pasta, baked goods, and more, all without wheat

by Erin Russell Updated
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by Erin Russell Updated

Austin is an exceptionally friendly town for gluten-free diners. There are well-informed kitchens offering carefully marked menus, restaurants with completely separate lists of dishes, and places entirely dedicated to serving only gluten-free fare. Plus, any fine dining restaurant will happily adjust tasting menus, and the city's two signature cuisines — barbecue and Tex-Mex — tend to be low on wheat, though it's always important to check in about ingredients.

That said, there's a difference between being relegated to eating salad and bunless burgers and getting to enjoy food that's usually off-limits, and Austin’s gluten-free array is boundless with options ranging from baked goods at Zucchini Kill to Detroit-style pies from Via 313. This update includes Wu Chow and Choo Sando.

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Pie Jacked

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The Round Rock bakery is all about baked goods without allergens (wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts, fish, and shellfish), which means it’s gluten-free friendly. There are pies filled with fruit (cherry, peach, apple), pumpkin, or chocolate; cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and bread. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

1105 S Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 815-7959
(512) 815-7959

Ichi Umi Sushi

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This North Austin sushi spot has a detailed gluten-free menu, with options like the avocado roll and Wildflower roll with tuna, salmon, and mango. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 795-8666
(512) 795-8666

Bartlett's

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The classic American restaurant in North Shoal Creek offers up a dedicated gluten-free menu with burgers, fries, sandwiches, meaty entrees, and desserts. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2408 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 451-7333
(512) 451-7333

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Dia's Market

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For solid sandwiches with gluten-free bread, check out this casual market by Highland. There are breakfast sandwiches like a fried egg, bacon, and gruyere and lunch options like roast beef and havarti, plus, gluten-free mochi doughnut makers Bom Bakeshop pops up here often. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person. There are outdoor dining tables.

812 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 520-5115
(512) 520-5115

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Choo Sando

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This Japanese sandwich and omakase shop in Rosedale has gluten-free options for its fluffy sandwiches. Try the tamago, avocado, or smoked salmon. Order takeout online and there’s an indoor dine-in space.

5222 Burnet Rd Suite535, Austin, TX 78756

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Picnik

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The paleo-centric Brentwood restaurant serves gluten-free baked goods, among other dishes. Check out the original food truck on South Lamar, too. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurant features indoor and outdoor dine-in services; the truck features outdoor dining tables.

4801 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 293-6118
(512) 293-6118

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Zucchini Kill

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The vegan gluten-free North Loop bakery bakes up doughnuts, brownies, and more without wheat proteins. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

701 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(737) 215-5936
(737) 215-5936

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Wu Chow

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Chinese food can be tricky for gluten-free diners, but downtown restaurant Wu Chow is great about labeling and has separate fryers. Try the spicy sichuan deep-fried chicken or the mapo tofu. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas and takeout orders can be placed online.

IBC Bank Plaza, 500 W 5th St #168, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-2469
(512) 476-2469

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The Well

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The menu at this sleek all-day cafe downtown is entirely gluten-free, offering tacos, avocado toast, and more hearty entrees at dinner. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(737) 742-1129
(737) 742-1129

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Wilder Wood

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While gluten-free bakery Wild Wood Bakehouse is no longer, Austin thankfully still has Wilder Wood in East Austin, which is still dedicated to all things gluten-free, like the array of burgers, tacos, fried chicken, and chicken fried steak. Takeout orders can be placed over the phone. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1300 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 628-0184
(512) 628-0184

Licha's Cantina

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Almost the entire menu at this East Sixth Mexican spot is gluten-free, so go nuts with ceviches, tacos, quesadillas, and great cocktails. Licha’s has indoor and outdoor dining.

1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-5960
(512) 480-5960

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Juliet Italian Kitchen

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The Zilker neighborhood Italian restaurant is considerate of those who need to do without gluten: many pastas can be made gluten-free, and there’s a second deep fryer dedicated to gluten-free dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1500 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 479-1800
(512) 479-1800

OMG Squee

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Everything is gluten-free at this adorable Govalle bakery made famous by Queer Eye. Offerings include decorated mochi donuts, macarons, and taiyaki. There’s a limited preorder menu online. There are outdoor dining tables.

4607 Bolm Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 435-9113
(512) 435-9113
Cartoon character macarons.
Various macarons from OMG Squee.
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Via 313

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All locations of Via 313 (food trucks and restaurants) produce an incredibly tasty gluten-free version of that Detroit-style crust. It is thick and square-shaped exactly like its regular kind and avoids the cardboard aspect of so many gluten-free pizzas. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are on-site dine-in services.

96 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 609-9405
(512) 609-9405

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Tacodeli

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Tacodeli is a favorite of those with celiac, offering a dedicated area for reheating its corn tortillas without any cross-contamination. Nearly all of the menu is gluten-free as well. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online. There are onsite dine-in services and most locations offer outdoor dining as well.

1500B Spyglass Dr, Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-0303
(512) 732-0303

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Uchi

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Despite the fact that the higher-end Zilker restaurant focuses on soy sauce-heavy cuisine, the Japanese restaurant (and its sibling restaurant Uchiko) does an exceptionally good job catering to gluten-free diners. Many dishes can be modified and the servers are well-informed. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4808
(512) 916-4808

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Odd Duck

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The Zilker New Texan restaurant offers special menus for all sorts of dietary restrictions, including those who can't have gluten. There's even a separate celiac menu for the very sensitive. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 433-6521
(512) 433-6521
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Odd Duck.
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Intero

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The East Austin Italian restaurant offers a dedicated gluten-free menu, full of risotto, meats, and vegetables. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2612 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 599-4052
(512) 599-4052

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Thai Fresh

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The Thai Bouldin Creek restaurant clearly labels everything on its menu, and the adjacent cafe has one of the largest selections of gluten-free baked goods in the city (as does sibling bakery Gati in Holly). The restaurant also serves amazing gluten-free fried chicken and waffles during weekend brunch. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

909 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 494-6436
(512) 494-6436

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Mr. Natural

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Both locations of the vegetarian Mexican restaurant are very gluten-free friendly, with pastries, enchiladas, flautas, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online. There are on-site dine-in services.

2414 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-9223
(512) 916-9223

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El Naranjo

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This interior Mexican restaurant in South Lamar from 2022 James Beard Award-winner Iliana de la Vega serves almost entirely gluten-free fare, making it a great bet for those wanting lots of options from an award-winning chef. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 520-5750
(512) 520-5750

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Pie Jacked

1105 S Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664

The Round Rock bakery is all about baked goods without allergens (wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts, fish, and shellfish), which means it’s gluten-free friendly. There are pies filled with fruit (cherry, peach, apple), pumpkin, or chocolate; cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and bread. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

1105 S Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 815-7959
(512) 815-7959

Ichi Umi Sushi

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759

This North Austin sushi spot has a detailed gluten-free menu, with options like the avocado roll and Wildflower roll with tuna, salmon, and mango. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 795-8666
(512) 795-8666

Bartlett's

2408 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757

The classic American restaurant in North Shoal Creek offers up a dedicated gluten-free menu with burgers, fries, sandwiches, meaty entrees, and desserts. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2408 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 451-7333
(512) 451-7333

Dia's Market

812 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757

For solid sandwiches with gluten-free bread, check out this casual market by Highland. There are breakfast sandwiches like a fried egg, bacon, and gruyere and lunch options like roast beef and havarti, plus, gluten-free mochi doughnut makers Bom Bakeshop pops up here often. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person. There are outdoor dining tables.

812 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 520-5115
(512) 520-5115

Choo Sando

5222 Burnet Rd Suite535, Austin, TX 78756

This Japanese sandwich and omakase shop in Rosedale has gluten-free options for its fluffy sandwiches. Try the tamago, avocado, or smoked salmon. Order takeout online and there’s an indoor dine-in space.

5222 Burnet Rd Suite535, Austin, TX 78756

Picnik

4801 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

The paleo-centric Brentwood restaurant serves gluten-free baked goods, among other dishes. Check out the original food truck on South Lamar, too. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurant features indoor and outdoor dine-in services; the truck features outdoor dining tables.

4801 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 293-6118
(512) 293-6118

Zucchini Kill

701 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

The vegan gluten-free North Loop bakery bakes up doughnuts, brownies, and more without wheat proteins. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

701 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
(737) 215-5936
(737) 215-5936

Wu Chow

IBC Bank Plaza, 500 W 5th St #168, Austin, TX 78701

Chinese food can be tricky for gluten-free diners, but downtown restaurant Wu Chow is great about labeling and has separate fryers. Try the spicy sichuan deep-fried chicken or the mapo tofu. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas and takeout orders can be placed online.

IBC Bank Plaza, 500 W 5th St #168, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-2469
(512) 476-2469

The Well

440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

The menu at this sleek all-day cafe downtown is entirely gluten-free, offering tacos, avocado toast, and more hearty entrees at dinner. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(737) 742-1129
(737) 742-1129

Wilder Wood

1300 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

While gluten-free bakery Wild Wood Bakehouse is no longer, Austin thankfully still has Wilder Wood in East Austin, which is still dedicated to all things gluten-free, like the array of burgers, tacos, fried chicken, and chicken fried steak. Takeout orders can be placed over the phone. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1300 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 628-0184
(512) 628-0184

Licha's Cantina

1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Almost the entire menu at this East Sixth Mexican spot is gluten-free, so go nuts with ceviches, tacos, quesadillas, and great cocktails. Licha’s has indoor and outdoor dining.

1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-5960
(512) 480-5960

Juliet Italian Kitchen

1500 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

The Zilker neighborhood Italian restaurant is considerate of those who need to do without gluten: many pastas can be made gluten-free, and there’s a second deep fryer dedicated to gluten-free dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1500 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 479-1800
(512) 479-1800

OMG Squee

4607 Bolm Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Everything is gluten-free at this adorable Govalle bakery made famous by Queer Eye. Offerings include decorated mochi donuts, macarons, and taiyaki. There’s a limited preorder menu online. There are outdoor dining tables.

4607 Bolm Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 435-9113
(512) 435-9113
Cartoon character macarons.
Various macarons from OMG Squee.
Courtney Pierce/Eater Austin

Via 313

96 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

All locations of Via 313 (food trucks and restaurants) produce an incredibly tasty gluten-free version of that Detroit-style crust. It is thick and square-shaped exactly like its regular kind and avoids the cardboard aspect of so many gluten-free pizzas. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are on-site dine-in services.

96 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 609-9405
(512) 609-9405

Tacodeli

1500B Spyglass Dr, Austin, TX 78746

Tacodeli is a favorite of those with celiac, offering a dedicated area for reheating its corn tortillas without any cross-contamination. Nearly all of the menu is gluten-free as well. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online. There are onsite dine-in services and most locations offer outdoor dining as well.

1500B Spyglass Dr, Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-0303
(512) 732-0303

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Uchi

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Despite the fact that the higher-end Zilker restaurant focuses on soy sauce-heavy cuisine, the Japanese restaurant (and its sibling restaurant Uchiko) does an exceptionally good job catering to gluten-free diners. Many dishes can be modified and the servers are well-informed. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4808
(512) 916-4808

Odd Duck

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

The Zilker New Texan restaurant offers special menus for all sorts of dietary restrictions, including those who can't have gluten. There's even a separate celiac menu for the very sensitive. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 433-6521
(512) 433-6521
A restaurant dining room.
Odd Duck.
Robert J. Lerma/Eater Austin

Intero

2612 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin Italian restaurant offers a dedicated gluten-free menu, full of risotto, meats, and vegetables. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2612 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 599-4052
(512) 599-4052

Thai Fresh

909 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704

The Thai Bouldin Creek restaurant clearly labels everything on its menu, and the adjacent cafe has one of the largest selections of gluten-free baked goods in the city (as does sibling bakery Gati in Holly). The restaurant also serves amazing gluten-free fried chicken and waffles during weekend brunch. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

909 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 494-6436
(512) 494-6436

Mr. Natural

2414 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Both locations of the vegetarian Mexican restaurant are very gluten-free friendly, with pastries, enchiladas, flautas, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online. There are on-site dine-in services.

2414 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-9223
(512) 916-9223

El Naranjo

2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704

This interior Mexican restaurant in South Lamar from 2022 James Beard Award-winner Iliana de la Vega serves almost entirely gluten-free fare, making it a great bet for those wanting lots of options from an award-winning chef. Takeout orders can be placed online. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 520-5750
(512) 520-5750

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