Gluten Free Gem – American
Sunlight dances across glass display cases filled with golden vegetable quiches and seasonal tarts, filling the air with the comforting scent of toasted bagels and warm spices. This inviting sanctuary transforms gluten-free baking into an art form, offering everything from crumbly pear cardamom coffeecakes to rich, fudgy brownies that pair perfectly with a steaming bowl of vibrant seasonal soup.
265 North Hancock Street, Portland OR 97227 http://glutenfreegem.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Gluten Free Gem
Dairy-Free at Gluten Free Gem
Gluten Free Gem in Portland has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar, Seasonal Soups and Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cake Slice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Gluten Free Gem
Gluten Free Gem in Portland has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including CBD Shot and Seasonal Green Salad or Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gluten Free Gem
Gluten Free Gem in Portland has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Cream Cheese Coffeecake, Swiss Roll Slice and Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Gluten Free Gem
Gluten Free Gem in Portland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Donuts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Gluten Free Gem
Gluten Free Gem in Portland has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vtopian Cashew Cream Cheese and Cream Cheese or Tofutti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Gluten Free Gem
Gluten Free Gem in Portland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Liquid Death Water, Vtopian Cashew Cream Cheese and Cream Cheese or Tofutti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Gluten Free Gem
Gluten Free Gem in Portland has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar, Seasonal Soups and Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cake Slice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Gluten Free Gem
Gluten Free Gem in Portland has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Cream Cheese Coffeecake, Swiss Roll Slice and Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gluten Free Gem
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cake Slice | 43.6 g | 34.6 g |
| Tea Cakes and Breads | 75.3 g | 17.4 g |
| Tea Latte | 54.1 g | 17.4 g |
| Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar | 52.6 g | 17.3 g |
| Vegan Cranberry Frangipane Bar | 39.7 g | 15.4 g |
| Donuts | 3.2 g | 15.1 g |
| Muffins | 122.2 g | 12.7 g |
| Cinnamon Cream Cheese Coffeecake | 44.5 g | 9.8 g |
| Vegan Pear Cardamom Coffeecake | 41.9 g | 9.7 g |
| Vtopian Cashew Cream Cheese | 6.3 g | 8.8 g |
| Cream Cheese or Tofutti | 1.2 g | 8.1 g |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its perfectly cooked courses, guests frequently highlight the standout soup and expertly prepared appetizers that define the dining experience. Reviewers rave about the warm, professional service and the cozy atmosphere that makes it an ideal spot for a return visit with friends.
Menu
Savory Items
- Seasonal Green Salad or Slaw - $8: Fresh and crunchy salad or slaw, rotating options Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Soups - $8: Vegan soups made to rotate with the season Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Quiche Slice - $7.5: Broccoli Cheddar or Rotating Seasonal Flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Vegan Savory Tart Slice - $7.5: Southwestern Black Bean or Rotating Seasonal Flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bagels (New Cascadia) - $5: Plain, Sesame, or Everything Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Pastries
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Coffeecake - $5.5: Contains walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Pear Cardamom Coffeecake - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Muffins - $4.95: Blueberry or Vegan Apple Streusel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tea Cakes and Breads - $4.75: Orange Olive Oil, Lemon Poppy Seed, Vegan Portland Fog, or Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brownies and Blondies - $4.75: Brown Butter Blondie or Vegan Coconut Caramel Brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Cookies - $3.4: Chocolate Chip, Vegan Ginger Spice, Vegan Double Chocolate Chip, or Vegan Snickerdoodle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Donuts - $3.75: Red Velvet, Chocolate Sprinkle, Vegan Lavender Haze, or Vegan Chocolate Glazed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Buckeye Bar - $6.25: Contains Peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Vegan Cranberry Frangipane Bar - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Tiramisu Slice - $10.5: Soy Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cake Slice - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Swiss Roll Slice - $7: Chocolate or Seasonal Vegan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheesecake Slice - $6.75: New York Style or Vegan Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Retail Cupcake - $5.5: Orange Curd or Vegan Confetti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Espresso - $3: Heart Coffee Stereo Blend
- Americano - $3.75
- Cappuccino - $5
- Latte - $5: House made syrups available
- Mocha - $5.5: With House Made Chocolate Sauce
- Drip Coffee - $3.5: Heart Coffee Phono Blend or Decaf
- Cold Brew - $5.5
- Tea - $3.5: Assorted Jasmine Pearl Tea Company varieties
- Tea Latte - $5: Chai, Matcha, Vanilla Rooibos, or Portland Fog
- Superfood Latte - $5: Golden Orange Saku Tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lionheart Dry Kombucha - $5.75: Assorted varieties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Liquid Death Water - $3.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Cream Cheese or Tofutti - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Vtopian Cashew Cream Cheese - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- CBD Shot - $2.5: 10 mg East Fork Cultivars Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Gluten Free Gem
- Is Gluten Free Gem dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gluten Free Gem has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar, Seasonal Soups and Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cake Slice.
- What can I eat at Gluten Free Gem on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar, Seasonal Soups and Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cake Slice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Gluten Free Gem have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Peanut Butter Power Bar and Seasonal Soups.
- Is Gluten Free Gem gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gluten Free Gem?
- Vegan Chocolate Truffle Cake Slice, at roughly 34.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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