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Gluten-Free Dessert in Kensington, Maryland

Last updated January 2025

  • (28)
    3270 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $ • Dessert Shop
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cookies

    Featured review snippet "Delicious and clearly labeled GF"
  • (79)
    4927A St Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Cafe, Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Baguettes, Waffles & 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: Dessert, Cakes, Brownies, Bread/Buns, Cake Pops & more

    Featured review snippet "They’ve got a huge range of items and I love how safe it is."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    10301 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Burgers, Cider, Beer

    Featured review snippet "Not a dedicated facility or gluten free menu, but staff were attentive to our daughter with celiac."
  • (163)
    28 safety ratings
    7921 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "I met someone there who has celiac who said she has been eating there for years."
  • (7)
    5 safety ratings
    8630 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Nice atmosphere, plenty of parking close by, good food and no gluten issues with GF marked food."
  • (15)
    8 safety ratings
    7100 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "We ate at True Food in Bethesda for the first time this week."
  • (2)
    9462 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $ • Bakery
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Walked in and got 1 chocolate chip gf cake."
  • 9. 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!"
  • 10. PLANTA

    (7)
    3 safety ratings
    4910 Elm St, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sushi, Soy Sauce, Pizza, Cider & more

    Featured review snippet "Really thoughtful service regarding Celiac!"
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    1010 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sandwiches, Omelets, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I’ve been to the Silver Spring location twice and had a great experience both times."
  • (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."
  • (1)
    5071 Nicholson Ln, Rockville, MD 20852
    $$ • Ethiopian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Almost the entire menu is naturally gluten free and they have GF injera upon request."
  • (38)
    9 safety ratings
    199J E Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Gelato, Crepes, Smoothies

    Featured review snippet "Great dessert option for my celiac kid!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    7263 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Had a juice and an avocado, ham, mozz, pesto sandwich on gf bread."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5951 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20851
    $$ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cookies, Cakes, Donuts, Cupcakes & more

    Featured review snippet "Sunflower Bakery is a revelation."
  • (399)
    2409 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bagels, Cupcakes, Sandwiches, Breakfast Sandwiches & more

    Featured review snippet "Best gluten free biscuit I've had! Large selection and dedicated GF."
  • (1)
    7831 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Pastry Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns, Cakes

    Featured review snippet "Variety of gluten free options, and delicious drinks."
  • (11)
    4834 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $ • Dessert Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cupcakes

    Featured review snippet "Celiac and pretty sensitive but haven’t had an issue any time."
  • 20. Melina

    (1)
    905 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    Greek Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "But they can modify all the salads, the octopus and shrimp are safe, tuna tartare (minus a few things) as are the kebab plates and a great dessert."
  • (1)
    4918 Del Ray Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Spanish Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Paella

    Featured review snippet "Guardado’s has a wide range of GF options including multiple paella choices and small plates of meats, shrimp, and vegetables."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    8401 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta, Ravioli

    Featured review snippet "There are a lot of gluten-free choices with red meat and paella options."
  • (1)
    4747 Bethesda Ave APT A, Bethesda, MD 20814
    Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "We came for dinner and while they don’t have a gluten free menu, our waitress was very knowledgeable about what was gluten free or how items could be modified to be."
  • (8)
    6 safety ratings
    313 N Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Crepes

    Featured review snippet "Great variety and awesome at keeping us safe. Highly recommend a visit!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    10219 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    8606 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Seafood Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Risotto, Steak

    Featured review snippet "As a sensitive Celiac, I was a bit nervous to dine here because nothing was marked on the menu and they didn’t have a separate one."
  • (1)
    12274 Rockville Pike Suite E, Rockville, MD 20852
    Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "Great ice cream with plenty of gluten free options!"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    11920 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pizza, Pasta, Cider, Beer

  • (15)
    14 safety ratings
    1403 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Steak, Burgers, Sandwiches, Pasta & more

    Featured review snippet "Large gluten free menu (including kids)…hostess and server knew what celiac was…Manager came out to talk to us after we ordered…complimentary gluten free bread!"
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1605 E Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
    $$ • Deli
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Salad, Sandwiches, Bagels, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "I discovered this gem looking on Instagram at the gf cookies that they ship."
  • (67)
    32 safety ratings
    4440 Van Buren St, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Sandwiches & more

    Featured review snippet "Unfortunately have had some bouts with cross contamination."
  • (101)
    3207 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • Taco Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Dessert, Tortillas, Nachos, 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."
  • 33. Bartaco

    (38)
    31 safety ratings
    1025 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Tacos, Tortillas, Tortilla Chips, Rice Bowls

    Featured review snippet "Most items are GF (including unexpected ones like the battered fish tacos!)"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cocktails, Burgers, Pasta, 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."
  • (67)
    35 safety ratings
    650 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta, Salad, Cocktails, Risotto & more

    Featured review snippet "Seven friends and I visited RPM during the winter 2025 Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    11325 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
    $$ • Bakery
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cakes

    Featured review snippet "They made a delicious gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate cake with strawberry frosting."
  • (1)
    5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Burgers, Pasta, Bread/Buns, Cheesecake

    Featured review snippet "Items were marked gluten free on the menu, waiters were happy to clarify if any questions."
  • (1)
    5310 Western Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Steak

    Featured review snippet "Our server a couple nights ago knew just how to make sure my meal was safe."
  • (27)
    495 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$ • Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Dessert, Salad, Rice Bowls

    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!"
  • 40. sweetFrog

    (1)
    891 F Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

    Featured review snippet "Flavors were clearly marked as GF, Vegan, Dairy free etc, as well as other flavors having allergen warnings for eggs, dairy and wheat."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    8030 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "I called the owner and talked with her about whether any ice cream is safe for celiacs."
  • (32)
    17 safety ratings
    750 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $$$ • Seafood Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Steak, Salad, Pies, Ice Cream & more

    Featured review snippet "This is my favorite restaurant for celiacs that I have encountered in 7 years so amazing and everything is wonderful!"
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    1827 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$$ • Fine Dining Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Staff were very aware of gluten free, celiac and dairy free requirements."
  • (3)
    833 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cider, Beer

  • (16)
    2 safety ratings
    1615 E Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Great selection of gluten free cakes available at the counter!!!"
  • 46. Yardbird

    (54)
    41 safety ratings
    901 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Waffles, Fried Chicken, Chicken & Waffles, Pies & more

    Featured review snippet "Zero consequences, and I’m an extremely sensitive celiac!"
  • (1)
    1073 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
    Seafood Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Salad, Bread/Buns, Fries

    Featured review snippet "They have a GF bun, safe fries, seafood, salad etc. the always have a GF dessert in the case."
  • (110)
    47 safety ratings
    675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Steak, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Crème Brûlée & more

    Featured review snippet "Staff were so considerate and understanding about coeliac, making sure to point out to me which menu items were gluten free but had a risk of cross contamination and were therefore not safe for me."
  • (76)
    13 safety ratings
    2350 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Pasta, Beer (Gluten-Reduced), Calzones, Salad & more

    Featured review snippet "My daughter has Celiac and hasn't had any issues."
  • 50. Soi 38

    (54)
    23 safety ratings
    2101 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pad Thai, Noodles, Curry, Soup

    Featured review snippet "GF items marked on the menu - not a ton of options but the pad thai was incredible"

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