Best Gluten Free Restaurants in St. Louis
When searching for Gluten Free Restaurants in St. Louis, it did not disappoint. I noticed right away that they really like their wine and spirits in this town. Everywhere we went had a bar including breakfast venues, ice cream shops, and even the family museum. Patio dining is also widely available. Almost every restaurant we went to had an outdoor seating section, which we enjoyed along with the glorious weather in late September!
BREAKFAST
Rooster cafe.crepe.sandwich – I selected the Egg Scramble, which is their specialty. There were several options and flavor combinations to choose from. It was amazing!
Soulard Coffee Garden – I love a good omelet and they had a menu full of them or you could create your own. I finally decided on the Portabella and Swiss. Mike went a la carte and got two HUGE fluffy biscuits and gravy, as well as the spiked cherry limeade.
LUNCH
Joanie’s Pizza – We had just landed and were starving but didn’t want a full meal to ruin our dinner so we ended up at this little restaurant right next door to our AirBnb. We enjoyed appetizers outside in the courtyard. They have a little bit of everything and I wish we would have had time to order more.
Pho Grand – After Atlanta, I have been craving more Pho. This Vietnamese restaurant had quite an extensive menu and I was tempted to try something new but I stuck with traditional Pho with steak. The broth is just so delicious! Mike also loved his chicken Mi Xao.
City Museum – Yes, even the museum had a bar – on every level – and food. There were several quick-service restaurants to choose from with various options. I went to a little stand on the 4th floor that was similar to a food truck and chose the vegan brat with peppers and onions and he cooked it to order.
DINNER
Broadway Oyster Bar – We went here our first night. Once you’ve had cold water oysters, you may never want a gulf oyster again. Whey they told us their baked oysters were from the gulf we vetoed that pretty quickly and opted for a half dozen oysters from Connecticut. I ordered shrimp & grits which was quite tasty but not traditional by any sense of the word. The grits were baked into a breaded “cake” and the shrimp and cheese sauce was poured over the top. Mike had gator and liked it as well!
Mission Taco Joint – Never have I ever had corn tortillas like these. They were amazing! I can’t figure out how they got them so soft and pliable. It was an impressive feat. We opted for chorizo queso + chips and ordered tacos from the a la carte menu. They were all fabulous!
Three Kings – We didn’t make it to the original location but we grabbed dinner at the airport location before we left town. I had the Three Kings Burger which has a balsamic onion relish, thick double-cut smoked bacon, and bleu cheese. They don’t have a GF bun option but it was fantastic sans bun and this was a great way to end our trip!
DESSERT
Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery – Out of all the food we ate, I think this might have been our favorite. For starters, I love ice cream. They have flavors that have been infused with beer and liqueurs (naughty) and traditional style including vegan options (nice). They also have flavored waffle cones or a gluten-free sugar cone option. Holla! Best of all, the staff talked to us like we were locals even though we readily admitted we were visiting. The whole place has a great vibe!
The Sweet Devine – Apparently they competed on Cupcake Wars and won! Mike wasn’t a fan of their award-winning flavor but I can vouch for the gluten-free salted caramel – it was so amazing that I’m still dreaming about it.
