Looking for gluten-free-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Al's Dairy Freeze, Nightingale Cocktail and Crème Cupcake, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry gluten-free-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Des Moines's Affordable Gluten Free Destinations
Discover a wealth of budget-friendly dining options with our curated guide to affordable gluten-free restaurants throughout Des Moines. This diverse collection spans everything from hearty American fare at G. Mig's 5th Street Pub and upscale steakhouses like Trostel's Greenbriar to fresh seafood and international flavors from Japan, Thailand, and China. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Al's Dairy Freeze or enjoying a night out at Simon's, these local gems ensure that gluten-free diners never have to sacrifice variety or value
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Gluten Free Restaurants in Des Moines | Affordable & Gluten Free
- Al's Dairy Freeze · rated 4/5: 14 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nightingale Cocktail · rated 4/5: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Crème Cupcake · rated 4/5: 4 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Green Olive: 19 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Skip's: 14 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 10 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- 801 Chophouse: 10 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 10 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- W-Tao Sushi: 9 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: 8 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 8 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tasty Tacos: 8 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 7 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 7 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Prime and Providence: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Palmer's Deli: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Old West: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Palmer's Deli & Market: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Urban Cellar: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Scooter's Coffee: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 5 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- De Rice: 5 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Simon's: 4 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cheng's Garden: 4 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tom Archer's: 4 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe: 4 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Blue Shark Ale House: 3 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Thai Flavors Restaraunt: 3 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
