Annotated brunch menu for gluten-free diners (as of January 2023). Note that the tater tots are safe for those with a gluten intolerance but not celiac disease, as they are cooked in a shared fryer.
Brunch short ribs with eggs GF
Breakfast Hash from the brunch menu.

Gluten-Free Brunch Places in Bethesda, Maryland

Last updated March 2025

  • (82)
    4927A St Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Cafe, Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Baguettes, Waffles, Cookies & more

    Featured review snippet "Josephine GF is 100% gluten free and can accommodate many options with dairy free!"
  • 2. Rooted3

    (21)
    4916 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Smoothies, Salad, Fries, Waffles, Fritters & more

    Featured review snippet "I have never been some place I could eat EVERYTHING since finding out I’m celiac."
  • (66)
    8218 Wisconsin Ave #101, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Cakes, Bread/Buns, Brownies, Cake Pops, Bagels & more

    Featured review snippet "They’ve got a huge range of items and I love how safe it is."
  • (166)
    28 safety ratings
    7921 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Grilled Chicken, Cider, Gelato & more

    Featured review snippet "I met someone there who has celiac who said she has been eating there for years."
  • (17)
    10 safety ratings
    7100 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Pizza, Bread/Buns, Grilled Chicken, Burrito Bowls & more

    Featured review snippet "Our server was very aware of celiac and how to keep my son safe."
  • (32)
    3 safety ratings
    5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Pasta, Crab Cakes

    Featured review snippet "Was visiting the area, found this gem of a restaurant in Bethesda."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Seafood Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Cider

    Featured review snippet "Appreciate the allergen menu, dedicated fryer and care taken with cross contamination."
  • (11)
    3 safety ratings
    7700 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes

    Featured review snippet "Food is great, and I’ve been told that gluten free food should come out on a clear glass like platter."
  • (7)
    5 safety ratings
    10205 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Salad, Steak

    Featured review snippet "They were very allergy aware and answered appropriately all of my questions about gluten and cross contamination."
  • 10. Silver

    (11)
    6 safety ratings
    3404 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: French Toast, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "My celiac daughter had the French toast and enjoyed it."
  • (406)
    2409 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bagels, Sandwiches, Cupcakes, Breakfast Sandwiches, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "Having these dedicated GF spots is amazing and so comforting."
  • (1)
    5029 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant, Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Birria Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Almost everything on the menu is gf, including chips in a dedicated fryer!"
  • (7)
    5 safety ratings
    8630 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Tacos, Gelato, Mocktails, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Nice atmosphere, plenty of parking close by, good food and no gluten issues with GF marked food."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak

    Featured review snippet "It’s so hard to find safe fries, and the steak is great too."
  • (52)
    18 safety ratings
    11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    $$ • New American Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Tacos, Fried Chicken, Cookies, Sandwiches & more

    Featured review snippet "Great spot for gluten free dining and safe for celiacs."
  • (11)
    9 safety ratings
    3428 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • Deli
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Breakfast Sandwiches, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Latkes

    Featured review snippet "The yuca bread is GF and very good."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Cocktails, Beer, Tacos, Cider & more

    Featured review snippet "Staff knowledgeable how to make other dishes gluten free (e.g.burgers without bun, swapping sides) or how others close to GF but not to degree to avoid cross contamination."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    4814 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "They had GF pasta that was delicious and could be substituted for most of the pasta dishes."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    918 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $ • Coffee Shop, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Waffles, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "The cashier doesn’t know a lot off hand about the cross contamination protocols but was more than willing to ask the cooks."
  • (21)
    20 safety ratings
    1143 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
    $$ • Bagel Shop, Deli
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Breakfast Sandwiches, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Latkes

    Featured review snippet "Call Your Mother now has gluten free yuca bread!"
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    11120 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "I am celiac and VERY sensitive to cross contamination."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    6216 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101
    $$ • Food Truck
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Beer, Breakfast Sandwiches, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "You can sub the gluten free yuka for any bagel."
  • (5)
    4 safety ratings
    2437 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "However, the appetizers dips were marked with gf did not come with gluten free pita."
  • (17)
    9 safety ratings
    1622 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak

    Featured review snippet "A decent amount of the “GF” options are not celiac safe."
  • (24)
    8 safety ratings
    12276 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
    $ • Diner
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: French Toast, Toast, Omelets, Pancakes, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Menu marked with gluten free options."
  • (11)
    8 safety ratings
    2475 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Waffles

    Featured review snippet "I had a fantastic breakfast of gf toast, eggs, and bacon."
  • (9)
    5 safety ratings
    1100 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Smoothies, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Ordered chili scrambled eggs with avocado on gluten free toast (plain Udis style), a slice of GF banana bread, and a matcha."
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Beer, Fried Chicken, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Multiple GF options and staff was knowledgeable about precautions."
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    2622 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • French Restaurant, Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad

    Featured review snippet "The menu doesn’t specifically mark GF dishes, however most of the menu can be prepared GF."
  • 30. La Tejana

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    3211 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010
    $$ • Tex-Mex Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Breakfast Tacos

    Featured review snippet "When I mentioned Celiac, they knew what I was talking about and told me that all the contents are gluten free and that they have corn tortillas."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    7040 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Paninis, Bread/Buns, Salad

    Featured review snippet "We came here for a late lunch and appreciated they had gluten free items marked and offered gluten free panini bread as well as a gluten free pizza crust."
  • (14)
    10 safety ratings
    1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
    $ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Breakfast Sandwiches, Dessert, Sandwiches, Pastries & more

    Featured review snippet "They had a Gluten Friendly menu upon asking AND all the bakery items were very well labeled."
  • (13)
    3 safety ratings
    8311 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Crepes

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free crepe isn’t on the menu, but you just ask for it when ordering at the register, and they can make any crepe gf."
  • 34. Open City

    (53)
    4 safety ratings
    2331 Calvert St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20008
    $$ • Diner
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "GF items clearly marked on menu."
  • (2)
    6635 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cakes, Dessert, Pastries, Scones, Bubble Tea & more

    Featured review snippet "The owner even checked to make sure their boba didn’t contain or was xc with gluten."
  • 36. Lutèce.

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1522 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • French Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Staff was super knowledgeable — I learned from them that blue cheese is not always gluten free!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Taquitos, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "GF items were clearly marked, taquitos were amazing!"
  • 38. DIG

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1301 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "This was a great and reasonably priced option for the GF eater."
  • (2)
    3261 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Crème Brûlée, Bread/Buns, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "I have celiac and I’ve gone to this place several times."
  • (9)
    8 safety ratings
    1222 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
    $ • Greek Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soup

    Featured review snippet "So many options for people with Celiac!"
  • (1)
    6246 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101
    $$ • Juice Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Acai Bowls, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Açaí bowls and smoothies with GF granola and dairy free options."
  • (1)
    1400 Irving St NW UNIT 107, Washington, DC 20010
    $ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Have GF bread and bagels for breakfast and lunch sandwiches."
  • 43. Firefly

    (45)
    4 safety ratings
    1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Toast, Omelets, Bread/Buns, Home Fries

    Featured review snippet "A small communication barrier but we worked through it."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    1035 31st Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$$ • French Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cocktails, Dessert, Fries

    Featured review snippet "Twice I had the French fries and was told the fryer was dedicated to French fries only and therefore GF."
  • (1)
    3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
    $$ • Deli
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "I ordered at the window and the person working at the window was very nice and explained that while they can’t guarantee no cross contact, they take several precautions."
  • (1)
    2001 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I noted in my reservation that I had celiac disease; both the hostess and server were aware of my dietary restrictions before I arrived and asked me about them."
  • (5)
    4 safety ratings
    3315 Cady's Alley NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free items are clearly marked on the menu, and servers were knowledgeable about ingredients."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    3141 N St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • Bakery, Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pastries

    Featured review snippet "Had 4 or 5 different pastries that were gluten free."
  • (11)
    7 safety ratings
    1634 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "I reserved a table and jotted down my usual spiel about being gluten free and avoiding cross contamination."
  • 50. Bakeshop

    (1)
    3210 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $ • Bakery
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies, Dessert

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