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Gluten-Free Vegan Friendly Places in Kensington, Maryland

Last updated January 2025

  • (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, Pies & more

    Featured review snippet "They’ve got a huge range of items and I love how safe it is."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    740 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "NOTE, they serve naan (made with flour) in the restaurant; when I mentioned my Celiac diagnosis, the staff member nodded, but did NOT changed her gloves (which touch the naan) to avoid contamination."
  • (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."
  • (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."
  • (15)
    8 safety ratings
    7100 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "We ate at True Food in Bethesda for the first time this week."
  • (399)
    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 "Best gluten free biscuit I've had! Large selection and dedicated GF."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    1625 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Soup

    Featured review snippet "I nima tested my salad and it didn't detect gluten, they do a good job with preventing cross-contamination"
  • 8. PLANTA

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

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

    Featured review snippet "Really thoughtful service regarding Celiac!"
  • 9. CAVA

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    12037 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20850
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I have had cava many times and never been sick!"
  • (171)
    67 safety ratings
    1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Grilled Cheese, Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Soup & more

    Featured review snippet "They have delicious gluten free bread that is made separately to prevent cross contact."
  • (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."
  • 12. Bartaco

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

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

    Featured review snippet "Most items are GF (including unexpected ones like the battered fish tacos!)"
  • (15)
    9 safety ratings
    2641 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
    $$ • Middle Eastern Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The food was delicious, and as a sensitive Celiac I had no issues."
  • (2)
    1310 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortilla Chips, Tortillas, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Most of the taco ingredients here are gluten free, as long as you go with corn tortillas."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    10118 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901
    $ • Ethiopian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "One time I stopped in she had not been able to get GF injera from her supplier and she was very apologetic."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5951 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20851
    $$ • Bakery
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Sunflower Bakery is a revelation."
  • (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!"
  • (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, Nachos, Salad & 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."
  • (6)
    4 safety ratings
    10205 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Cookies

    Featured review snippet "You don’t even have to ask any questions about cross contamination because they are 100% gf."
  • 20. Chipotle

    (1)
    11802 Rockville Pike Ste E, Rockville, MD 20852
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls, Burrito Bowls, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "I came in, asked the guy behind the counter to change his gloves for my daughter’s meal."
  • (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!"
  • 22. Doi Moi

    (21)
    11 safety ratings
    1800 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Menu was marked, and the waitress was able to tell me about what would be affected by cross contamination."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    8408 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $ • Thai Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pad Thai, Curry

    Featured review snippet "However I recently learned they can make a lot of things gluten free if you ask about it."
  • (6)
    5 safety ratings
    3301 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Most dishes except breads and samosas are naturally gluten free."
  • (6)
    5 safety ratings
    235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Bread/Buns, Pancakes, Fried Chicken, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Being Celiac a rare treat that I missed was fried chicken."
  • (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."
  • (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."
  • 28. Shouk

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    5568 Randolph Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
    $$ • Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Falafel

    Featured review snippet "Plenty of GF Vegan options…. Including Falafel & Fries."
  • 29. Fish Taco

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    7945 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortillas, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Most of the menu is available gluten free, but chips are fried in shared fryer."
  • (14)
    8 safety ratings
    1135 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201
    $ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Very nice restaurant, many GF items available and they are GF as advertised."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    7271 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "This is my favourite safe option in Bethesda."
  • (8)
    3 safety ratings
    2635 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The menu is labeled but can’t fully trust it due to cross contamination but everyone I’ve talked to here has been really knowledgeable and their cocktails are also so so good."
  • 33. Pappe

    (16)
    9 safety ratings
    1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cocktails, Smoothies, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Our server was so nice and knowledgeable and made sure to notify the kitchen that I have celiac and would need to minimize cross contamination."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    8000 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "When others order appetizers with gluten they make sure to point out I can’t eat it."
  • 35. Roti

    (16)
    5 safety ratings
    2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20052
    $ • Greek Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I just wish this location adopted the more celiac friendly policies of other locations."
  • (1)
    7302 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
    $$ • Korean Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I made sure to mention my wife’s celiac."
  • (6)
    4 safety ratings
    8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Staff was helpful with menu questions, and the drummies are crispy and amazing!"
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    5100 MacArthur Blvd, Washington, DC 20016
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Incredibly delicious GF Afghan food."
  • (0)
    833 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Veggie Burgers, Bread/Buns, Dessert, Fries

  • 40. Guajillo

    (11)
    6 safety ratings
    1727 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortillas, Tortilla Chips, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Disclaimer: I didn't actually order food, we had drinks but I talked with the waitstaff about wheat (celiac) allergies."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    9812 Falls Rd #102, Potomac, MD 20854
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Virtually the entire menu is gluten-free - not the falafel or pita."
  • (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!"
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    2317 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tofu, Pho

  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1460 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $$$ • Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad

    Featured review snippet "My server asked if our table had allergies right away, and she asked if it was celiac and if I needed to avoid cross contamination."
  • 45. VEGZ

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2120 18th St NW BSMT, Washington, DC 20009
    $ • Vegetarian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "GF items are marked, and Ive never gotten sick - I've tried almost all of the gluten free marked items, including the medu vada (savory fried lentil flour donuts) and dosa (savory Indian pancake)."
  • (10)
    4 safety ratings
    9713 Traville Gateway Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
    $$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "It Would be celiac friendly if you make sure they change their gloves but you’d still be taking a risk of contamination with the open kitchen and food containers."
  • (11)
    3 safety ratings
    1025 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I had the gluten friendly which actually is gluten free but they can't guarantee cross contamination."
  • 48. St. Veg

    (6)
    2 safety ratings
    14929-M, Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Wonderful, almost everything can be made gluten free and everything is vegan!"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    1925 14th St NW B, Washington, DC 20009
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "Important to note: tell them that you have a gluten allergy so that that don’t but a waffle come piece in the ice cream"
  • 50. 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."

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