Gingerbread Ice Cream Sammies available during the winter holidays. Lemon ginger ice cream, gingerbread cookies, and spiced apple cider icing.
Gluten-Free Waffles at The Difference Baker
Gluten-Free Fries at Makers Union
Steak taco topped w kimchi, fish tacos, margarita, chips and guac. Also red wine and a chicken rice bowl (also gluten free). All delicious!
Gluten-Free at Rise Bakery
Gluten-Free Dessert at The Difference Baker

Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Sterling, Virginia

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

  • (40)
    201 Davis Dr, Sterling, VA 20164
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cookies, Bagels, Dessert, Cheesecake & more

    Featured review snippet "I was searching for gluten free places to eat in Sterling VA and to my surprise discovered that Rise Bakery had a location there."
  • (97)
    20937 Ashburn Rd #130, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Bakery, Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Donuts, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "They do have limited hours at Ashburn and more limited at GMU."
  • (7)
    273 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon, VA 20170
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Ice Cream, Dessert, Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "My husband and I ordered ahead and made the trip to Herndon, and I’m so glad we did."
  • (8)
    279 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon, VA 20170
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Soup

    Featured review snippet "Everything being gluten & dairy free is such a relief."
  • 5. Giant

    (1)
    21000 Southbank St, Sterling, VA 20165
    $$ • Grocery Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cookies, English Muffins

    Featured review snippet "They stock gluten-free bread, gluten-free crackers, gluten free frozen English muffins, gluten-free cupcakes, gluten free pie and gluten-free cookies."
  • (8)
    3 safety ratings
    21631 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, VA 20166
    $$$ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Pastries, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Great space to remote work too and have options for GF and celiacs."
  • (1)
    46515 Harry Byrd Hwy Ste 140, Sterling, VA 20164
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Got the cauliflower pizza. Tasted fine."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    21435 Epicerie Plaza #180, Sterling, VA 20164
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Poke

    Featured review snippet "Good selection of food, tasty and clearly labeled GF options"
  • 9. Pho 75

    (16)
    11 safety ratings
    382 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170
    $ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pho

    Featured review snippet "Quick service and dedicated gluten free"
  • (1)
    44650 Waxpool Rd #125, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pho, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "Very knowledgeable and dedicated to serving GF meals."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    20921 Davenport Dr #108, Sterling, VA 20165
    $$ • Cafe
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "We confirmed over the phone to ensure there was GF food but when we arrived, the server did not know what GF means or what celiac disease was."
  • (5)
    2 safety ratings
    21031 Tripleseven Road, Sterling, VA 20165
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Cookies

    Featured review snippet "I really enjoy it their Steak and Cheese sub on gluten-free bread with gf plain potato chips and a gluten-free cookie."
  • 13. Wegmans

    (5)
    2 safety ratings
    45131 Columbia Pl, Sterling, VA 20166
    $$ • Grocery Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Beer

    Featured review snippet "By far the largest GF selection of any supermarket chain in the area."
  • (1)
    1 Saarinen Cir, Sterling, VA 20166
    Travel Lounge
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The GF items are labeled and are handy to take on board with you."
  • (4)
    46300 Potomac Run Pl. #150, Sterling, VA 20164
    $$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak

    Featured review snippet "This restaurant has a gluten free menu and our server seemed to understand the steps needed to make dining GF safe."
  • (1)
    21100 Dulles Town Cir B144, Sterling, VA 20166
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Soy Sauce, Fried Rice

    Featured review snippet "They cooked us a fried rice gluten free, and brought us gluten free soy sauce upon request."
  • 17. Cafesano

    (5)
    2 safety ratings
    21305 Windmill Parc Dr #100, Dulles, VA 20166
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I’ve taken my niece who also has celiac to this location and she was also fine and loved the food."
  • 18. Burger 21

    (13)
    5 safety ratings
    21305 Windmill Parc Dr #160, Sterling, VA 20166
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Amazing burgers and fries, my non celiac wife also wants to return here."
  • (66)
    31 safety ratings
    21434 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Salad, Pasta, Bread/Buns, Burgers & more

    Featured review snippet "When we visit the Sterling, VA area we always eat once or twice at Burtons."
  • (14)
    9 safety ratings
    2531 John Milton Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "The desserts are great, and we confirmed that they are baked safely to avoid cross contamination."
  • (20)
    20 safety ratings
    44927 George Washington Blvd #125, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Burgers, Wings, Fries & more

    Featured review snippet "Tried Fountain Grill in Ashburn and it was an awesome experience!"
  • (1)
    697 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170
    $ • Bar & Grill
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Wings, Soup

    Featured review snippet "Creamy soups thickened with corn starch!!! Wings are gluten free!"
  • 23. Big Buns

    (2)
    20602 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Hamburger Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "I’ve never had any issues here and am celiac."
  • (8)
    4 safety ratings
    44065 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers

    Featured review snippet "Lots of gluten free options and a dedicated fryer!"
  • 25. Five Guys

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    44650 Waxpool Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Fries

    Featured review snippet "When I asked them to flag it for no gluten he said they will change gloves."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    45970 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Chicken Parmesan

    Featured review snippet "I always get the gluten free pasta with gluten free grilled chicken parmesan or the gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce and gluten free sausage."
  • 27. City Tap

    (2)
    20376 Exchange St, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "They have a separate gluten-free menu (upon request) and several gf options."
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    21076 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling, VA 20166
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "They have gluten-free buns and some GF options!"
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    20706 Wellers Cor Sq #110, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls

    Featured review snippet "All of theie standard bowls are gluten free."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166
    $ • Taco Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burrito Bowls, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "The burrito bowls are gluten free and the tacos can be made with corn."
  • (18)
    3 safety ratings
    45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta, Chicken Salad, Burgers, Salad

    Featured review snippet "Separate GF menu with things that are already GF on the main menu and also some things with swaps!"
  • (1)
    42604 Trade W Dr, Sterling, VA 20166
    $$ • Restaurant, Brewery
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches

  • (1)
    1 Saarinen Cir Concourse D5, Sterling, VA 20166
    Convenience Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns

  • (3)
    45440 Dulles Crossing Plz, Sterling, VA 20166
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets

  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    46970 Community Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164
    $ • Barbecue Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Arepas

    Featured review snippet "Shared fryer but otherwise gluten free"
  • (14)
    6 safety ratings
    275 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon, VA 20170
    $ • Ethiopian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Injera, Flatbread

    Featured review snippet "Staff and owner very knowledgeable about gluten and celiac disease."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    Concourse B, Dulles, VA 20166
    $
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I fly out of Dulles often and it’s a GF desert, so this certainly helps"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    20522 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Most of their menu is gluten free."
  • 39. Bartaco

    (56)
    19 safety ratings
    12021 Town Square St, Reston, VA 20190
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Ice Cream, Brisket, Tortillas, Cocktails & more

    Featured review snippet "I also did not have a negative reaction to the food and I am a highly sensitive celiac."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    20120 Lakeview Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The server was very knowledgeable and advised there was a dedicated fryer."
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    12100 Sunset Hills Rd R-6, Reston, VA 20190
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Server was knowledgeable about celiac and assured me of their kitchen prep to prevent cross contamination."
  • (1)
    20035 Ashbrook Commons Plaza #176, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi

    Featured review snippet "They brought the soy and replaced the salad, with non GF dressing, and Miso, no GF, with a large undressed salad."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    410 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry, Pad Thai

    Featured review snippet "They where extremely knowledgeable on gluten free and cross contamination."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    20556 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
    $ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cider

    Featured review snippet "The wings are gluten free and delicious."
  • (4)
    2300 Dulles Corner Boulevard, Herndon, VA 20171
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Pasta, Wings, Tortilla Chips, Calamari & more

  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    11960 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA 20190
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Dessert, Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "Our server Rob was extremely knowledgeable and was able to give recommendations on what was gluten free and what to stay away from."
  • (1)
    11956 Market St, Reston, VA 20190
    $$$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak, Salad

    Featured review snippet "Everything was perfectly gluten free."
  • (1)
    12100 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The dishes are clearly marked as gluten containing, as well as dairy and nut."
  • (1)
    11910 Market St, Reston, VA 20190
    $ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Cakes, Cookies, French Toast

    Featured review snippet "She had the mushroom and something Shakshouka."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    12023 Town Square St, Reston, VA 20190
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Paella

    Featured review snippet "They don’t have a separate menu, but they mark one up for you to indicate what they can do gluten free, as well as what could be GF but would be cross contaminated."

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