Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Baltimore

Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse is a true haven for celiacs—this is a 100% gluten-free facility, and you can feel it in every detail. One of the owners lives with celiac disease herself, and it shows in the way the kitchen is set up: separate equipment, a dedicated fryer, and staff who know all the right questions to ask (and don’t flinch when you pepper them with your own). The menu leans into vegan comfort food—think fluffy GF brunch burgers, crisp fries, and baked treats—with staff happily walking you through safe options if you need. Honestly, it’s the rare spot where you can exhale, enjoy your food, and not have to brace yourself for that anxious post-meal wait—you know the one.

Walking into Harmony Bakery feels like finally exhaling after holding your breath for years—every crumb, every cake, every savory tart is made in a 100% gluten-free facility, so celiacs can truly relax. The kitchen’s commitment to being entirely gluten-free, vegan, and free from other major allergens (think soy, dairy, egg, and peanut) means you don’t have to play the usual game of 20 questions just to order a bagel or cinnamon roll. The menu is a joyful parade of both sweet and savory classics: pillowy donuts, hearty chickpea tarts, and bagels that don’t fall apart on the first bite. Honestly, it’s rare to find a spot where ‘worry-free’ isn’t just marketing fluff—it’s baked right into every bite here.

If you’ve ever wished for a brunch spot where you could finally relax about gluten, Miss Shirley’s Cafe is the place. The kitchen is a dedicated gluten-free facility—meaning no stray crumbs lurking in the fryer or on the griddle—and staff are refreshingly proactive about allergy conversations, right down to managers double-checking prep and servers clarifying cross-contact needs. There’s a sprawling menu with everything from pancakes and hash browns to Southern specialties and sandwiches (with safe buns!), so you can order freely without playing 20 questions. Sure, not every bite will win over every palate (those pancakes get mixed reviews), but the peace of mind here is priceless for anyone who’s tired of feeling like a liability at brunch.