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Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Kensington, Maryland

These places have been voted as most celiac friendly in the area by the community. However—as menus, staff, and protocols change, please verify all information before visiting!

Last updated February 2025

  • (79)
    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, Waffles, Baguettes, Cookies & more

    Featured review snippet "Go find this place in Bethesda!"
  • (63)
    8218 Wisconsin Ave #101, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "They’ve got a huge range of items and I love how safe it is."
  • 3. Rooted3

    (19)
    4916 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "Literally so good! Would recommend for anyone with Celiac!"
  • (23)
    11584 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Soup, Cookies, Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "Entire restaurant is gluten free."
  • (400)
    2409 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "Having these dedicated GF spots is amazing and so comforting."
  • (15)
    7101 Democracy Blvd FC15, Bethesda, MD 20817
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
    Featured review snippet "Dedicated gluten free, most stuff is also dairy free."
  • (58)
    1792 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Taco Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Tacos, Quesadillas, Nachos, Tortillas, Tortilla Chips

    Featured review snippet "It’s so nice to be able to go somewhere that’s completely safe ❤️ I confirmed with staff there is no gluten food on the menu (apart from beer), everything is corn based."
  • (101)
    3207 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • Taco Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Tortillas, Nachos, Dessert, Tacos, Salad

    Featured review snippet "She is an extremely sensitive celiac, and knowing she'll be safe here has made this a favorite date spot."
  • (1)
    4903 Elm St, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Juice Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Acai Bowls, Smoothies

    Featured review snippet "Dedicated gf - all organic juices and smoothies"
  • (44)
    615 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $ • Taco Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Tacos, Quesadillas, Cookies, Enchiladas, Nachos & more

    Featured review snippet "They also do not have gluten and with one person with Celiac and another with a gluten sensitivity, this place is PERFECT because we didn't have to worry about cross contamination."
  • (28)
    3270 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $ • Dessert Shop
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Cookies, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Delicious and clearly labeled GF"
  • (27)
    495 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$ • Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Salad, Rice Bowls, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "I visited an NYC branch for the first time last week and loved it so much that I had to go to this one too when I arrived in Washington DC!"
  • (1)
    2101 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
    $$ • Bubble Tea Store
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Lots of good flavors and knowledgeable staff."
  • (18)
    16 safety ratings
    809 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    $$ • Taco Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Tortillas, Fish Tacos, Quesadillas

    Featured review snippet "Whole place is 100% gf including the batter for the fish tacos, so it’s a no brainer for folks with coeliac."
  • 15. On Toast

    (3)
    2 safety ratings
    1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    $
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Loved the avocado bowl with chorizo. Inside union market."
  • 16. DC Dosa

    (24)
    5 safety ratings
    1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    $ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dosa

    Featured review snippet "They use gluten free hing and since all items they make are GF, no issues with cross contamination."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    2462 Ennalls Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Tortillas

    Featured review snippet "Menu isn’t labeled but the chips were made in their own fryer, they don’t fry anything else, and they don’t use any beer, soy sauce, or flour."
  • (2)
    11160 Veirs Mill Rd Suite LLH15, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The prior review is outdated- when they first opened they didn't have any gluten free options, but now that they are established there are plenty!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1909 Seminary Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Latin American Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Salad

    Featured review snippet "The hummus itself is gluten free but the chips and not due to cross contamination."
  • (27)
    4 safety ratings
    10400 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Beer, Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Burgers, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I got GF Mac n cheese with BBQ pork."
  • (1)
    8551 Connecticut Ave Suite 202, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "They offer "allergy scoops" - they get a clean scoop, change gloves, and go to the back to scoop from a new tub."
  • (32)
    3 safety ratings
    5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Was visiting the area, found this gem of a restaurant in Bethesda."
  • 23. Rakugaki

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    10223 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "GF items clearly marked on the menu."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    11610 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The owner stopped by the table to elucidate what was safe for my daughter to eat."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    11600 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    $$$$ • Brazilian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Entire market table except a couple items are gluten free"
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    4839 Del Ray Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortillas, Tacos, Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips, Quesadillas

    Featured review snippet "Good food and very knowledgeable and conscientious of gluten free and celiac issues."
  • (1)
    7831 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Pastry Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cakes, Dessert, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Variety of gluten free options, and delicious drinks."
  • (1)
    4871 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Allergen menu clarifies what items are gluten free."
  • (7)
    5 safety ratings
    8630 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Nice atmosphere, plenty of parking close by, good food and no gluten issues with GF marked food."
  • (6)
    3 safety ratings
    7715 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries

    Featured review snippet "Amazing service, kitchen has dedicated (French) fryer for celiacs, ribs are gluten free and staff is more than helpful with accommodating!"
  • (1)
    4918 Del Ray Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Spanish Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Paella, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Guardado’s has a wide range of GF options including multiple paella choices and small plates of meats, shrimp, and vegetables."
  • 32. RASA

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    12033 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
    $ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "Menu is clearly label and most things beside the pita bread are gluten free!"
  • 33. Olazzo

    (9)
    3 safety ratings
    7921 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "I am a very sensitive celiac and I had no issues."
  • (1)
    11803 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    $$ • Açaí Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Smoothies

    Featured review snippet "Everything in the store was gf except for the bread they use for avocado toast, but everything going into blenders is gluten free!"
  • (163)
    28 safety ratings
    7921 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Gelato, Cakes, Cookies, Sandwiches & more

    Featured review snippet "I met someone there who has celiac who said she has been eating there for years."
  • (1)
    4914 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Menu was not marked for GF, but our waitress was very knowledgeable about what I could and couldn’t eat (Celiac)."
  • (1)
    4930 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Very nice and accommodating with GF items."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Seafood Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Cider

    Featured review snippet "They had a well marked allergy menu, knowledgeable staff, and a separate fryer for the French fries (always a bonus!)"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    7263 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Smoothies, Paninis & more

    Featured review snippet "Had a juice and an avocado, ham, mozz, pesto sandwich on gf bread."
  • 40. Fish Taco

    (1)
    7251 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "The manager was knowledgeable and clear about which food options are safe."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    7129 Bethesda Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Soup, Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder

    Featured review snippet "I have had the gluten free lobster roll, the gluten free Jonah crab roll, and the clam chowder."
  • 42. maman

    (1)
    7140 Bethesda Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Burgers, Bread/Buns

  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    7015 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry, Pad Thai

    Featured review snippet "The gf menu is limited (only curry or pad Thai), but it's clearly marked."
  • (1)
    7023 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
    $ • Middle Eastern Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Majority of menu is gluten-free."
  • (1)
    4844 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Bakery
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies

  • (1)
    921 J Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi

    Featured review snippet "I went to a hibachi dinner not knowing if they would be able to accommodate my gluten and dairy free allergies."
  • (1)
    4613 Willow Ln, Bethesda, MD 20815
    $$ • Chinese Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "There is no special GF menu so you do need to talk to them."
  • (1)
    8710 Cameron St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Juice Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Smoothies

    Featured review snippet "Good smoothie place using natural ingredients"
  • (3)
    4929 Elm St, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Everyone who came by our table confirmed that everything was gf, and the manager even came by to check that the person with celiac was doing okay."
  • (2)
    944 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Wonderful variety of gluten free food."

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