20 Austin Restaurants Perfect for Celiacs

Wanting to share an updated list of the 20 places where our family can be found dining around Austin on the regular! As everyone prepares for summer vacation, check out these locations that have proven safe for this Celiac time and time again. You can show up at any of these restaurants, mention Celiac Disease and they will take care of you - easy peasy.

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(G-free either marked or separate menu - most have a button on their ordering system to alert the kitchen of a food allergy/Celiac.)

Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

American

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas (multiple locations - g-free pizza, chips/queso and sandwiches)
• Chez Zee American Bistro
• Flower Child (multiple locations)
• Galaxy Cafe (multiple locations)
• True Food Kitchen (soon to have two locations)

Asian

• Koriente
• Thai Cuisine (almost everything is g-free, try the pad thai!)
• Thai Fresh

BBQ

• Salt Lick (everything except bread and dessert are g-free)

Indian

• Clay Pit
• Tarka Indian Kitchen (multiple locations)

Italian

• Brick Oven (multiple locations)



True Food Kitchen

• Taverna (multiple locations)

Pizza

• Austin's Pizza (multiple locations)
• Via313 (multiple locations - the brick and mortar are safer vs. food truck)

Steak/Seafood

• III Forks
• Vince Young Steakhouse

Tex-Mex

• Fonda San Miguel (almost everything is g-free!)
• Maudie's (multiple locations)
• Tacodeli (multiple locations)

Enjoy!

An Update from Home Slice Pizza

Hey friends! Every couple of years I check back in with Home Slice Pizza to see whether they have found their solution for gluten-free pizza. Unfortunately, they haven't found their perfect version yet, but I received the following information for those who'd still like to dine!

Feel free to comment if you've tried their options below.

We strongly suggest (along with Home Slice!) that you try Via313. We've never gotten sick and it is AMAZING!

Home Slice’s response to g-free option: Thanks for your note. We have experimented with different locally-produced and homemade gluten free crusts and so far they just haven’t met our expectations. New York Style pizza is defined by gluten, so it’s been a tall order. We are just so hesitant to put out a product that is less than amazing, or one that is so different in look and texture from our regular pies that frankly we’ve gotten discouraged and have put our explorations on hold for the time being. The good news is that we do have items on our menu that are naturally gluten free: our delicious green salads (Greek, Caesar or House), the fresh and colorful Insalata Caprese, or the heartier antipasto plate. We even have some gluten-free desserts. Our Italian ices are made in house — lemon and chocolate, and they are super delicious and more satisfying than you’d think. They’re dairy free, too! Not many people have room for dessert after pizza so they often get overlooked, but we're super proud of them. (Also our home made rice krispy treats are gf.) Another tip we are happy to share: Via 313 has one of the best gluten free pizzas we’ve ever tasted. It’s not NY-style but Detroit-style, which means it’s thick like our Sicilian pie but with this awesome crusty cheese baked around the edges. After all our research I think we’d have a better chance of making a delicious gluten free pie more like this style than the thin crust. Please do let us know if you ever find a crust out there that you love, and we’ll investigate! Lastly, we have opened our North Loop location and we are featuring Classic Buffalo Wings at that location only. We will be making them crispy, spicy and tangy served with blue cheese dressing, all gluten free. We will continue to serve all our gluten free salads, antipasto and Caprese as well. We look forward to serving you soon! Your Homies

Off the Menu: Austin's Pizza

I realized that I have been ordering Austin's Pizza since being diagnosed but I never actually wrote about them on my blog. There are multiple locations, all of which are very tuned in to gluten-free and what that means. I've never gotten sick from their pizza or hot wings and really enjoy the "splurge". It is definitely easy for one person to finish the 10" gluten-free pizza so plan accordingly!

Gluten-free friendly items:
Pizza crust - 10" only
Sauces: marinara, pesto and alfredo
Toppings: (they say all are gluten-free and I know the pepperoni is, but I was ask just in case for the other meats)
Pepperoni
Sausage
Canadian Bacon
Bacon
Hamburger
Grilled Chicken
Salami
Anchovies
Artichoke Hearts
Basil
Black Olives
Broccoli
Cilantro
Garlic
Green Bell Peppers
Green Olives
Jalapeños
Kalamata Olives
Mushrooms
Pepperoncini
Pineapple
Red Onions
Roma Tomatoes
Sun-dried Tomatoes
Spinach
Extra Mozzarella
Jack Cheddar Cheese
Chevere Goat Cheese
Feta Cheese
Portabella Mushrooms
Salads: Greek and Garden
Hot Wings
Gluten-Free Blondie Bar for dessert!

Enjoy! The g-free pizzas don't take any longer either, added bonus!