Living Gluten-Free in Des Moines

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Living Gluten-Free in Des Moines

Dining out in Des Moines can be a fun and enjoyable experience. For diners with specific dietary needs, finding a suitable restaurant that can accommodate specific needs can be a challenge. Celiac disease, an intolerance to the gluten protein found in many breads and carbohydrate-heavy foods, can affect children and adults. In the past decade, as gluten-free dining has gained recognition, more and more restaurants are offering gluten-free options for those who are intolerant or sensitive to gluten. We spent some time gathering some of the best gluten-free restaurants. Good news! There are a lot of options in the Des Moines area. Read below for gluten-free dining options in the greater Des Moines area.

NOTE: Please let us know if you see something incorrect and/or have a gluten-free option to add to this list. You can email us here. 

Des Moines Grocery Stores

• Hy-Vee – Located within the Health Market, Hy-Vee provides a whole aisle devoted to gluten-free food products ranging from crackers to Mac and Cheese.
• Whole Foods – Great selection of gluten-free health food
• Trader Joe’s –  TJ brand products marked with a “G” symbol if gluten-free
• Campbell’s Nutrition–  One of the original health markets in Des Moines to offer gluten-free options

American

• Americana – 1312 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
• Either/Or – 6222 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
• Fresko – 909 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
• HomeGrown – 555 17^th Street, Ste. 102, Des Moines, IA 50309
• The Iowa Taproom – 215 E 3^rd Street #100, Des Moines, IA 50309
• Jason’s Deli – 3910 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
• Lachele’s Fine Foods – 2716 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
• Louie’s Wine Dive – 4040 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
• The Machine Shed Restaurant – 11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
• The Walnut – 1417 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Asian

• Blue Sushi Sake Grill – 316 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
• Cool Basil – 1250 86^th Street, Clive, IA 50325
• Wasabi Chi – 5418 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

Bakery

• La Mie Bakery – 841 2^nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
• Molly’s Cupcakes – 215 E 3^rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
• Sweet Treat without Wheat – no retail storefront, but call 515-975-3286 to place an order.

BBQ

• Smokey D’s BBQ – 5055 NW 2^nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

Cajun

• Buzzard Billy’s – 615 3^rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

French

• Django Restaurant – 1420 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Italian

• Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano – 5990 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
• Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse – Multiple Locations (6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; 550 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA 50009; 6075 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266)

Mexican

• Bar Nico – 428 E Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
• Chipotle – Multiple Locations (Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Waukee)
• QDOBA Mexican Eats – 2105 Ingersoll Avenue #104, Des Moines, IA 50312

Pizza

• Blaze Pizza – Multiple Locations (300 W Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309; Inside Valley West Mall)
• Eatery A – 2932 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
• Fong’s Pizza – 223 4^th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
• Gusto Pizza Bar – 2800 University Avenue, Ste. 400, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Seafood

• Waterfront Seafood Market – Multiple Locations (2414 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021; 2900 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266)

Southern

• Bubba – 200 10^th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309