5 to Try: Gluten-Free Seattle

by Whitney Ricketts - Citysearch Contributor - 30 Reviews - 63 Lists

Updated: July 06, 2009

Being gluten-free doesn't mean you have to settle for dry, tasteless substitutes. Get inspired with our wheatless (and other grain-less) in Seattle guide! Seemingly every neighborhood has a beacon of gluten-free goodness, from bakeries to pizza joints.

Gluten Free Hot Spots

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bambuza Vietnamese Bistro
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    820 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Beautifully lit with silk lanterns and large windows, Downtown Seattle's Bambuza Vietnam Bistro has a bright, spacious and modern atmosphere. Though it's not completely gluten-free, the menu indicates which of the authentic Vietnamese dishes are celiac-friendly, and there are plenty to choose from—including pho, veggie rolls, and sweet mango salad.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe Flora
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    2901 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)

    Bright and cheerful, Cafe Flora is a great escape on grey days. While not entirely wheat-free, they serve a variety of delicious gluten-free dishes, noted on the menu. These range from traditional American egg scrambles to creative Mexican or Mediterranean-inspired dishes, like falafel or Oaxaca tacos. Sit in the inside garden room, surrounded by foliage, while noshing on your local (and gluten-free!) meal.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Flying Apron Baking Co
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    3510 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    A tempting yet wholesome spread fills the countertop of Flying Apron Organic Bakery. Almost all of these delectables are gluten-free, vegan, and organic (and the ingredients are posted, so you can double-check). Enjoy your treats in the cozy and subdued cafe, decorated with dark wood tables and stained-glass lamps. Our pick: the apricot thumbprint—made with garbanzo bean flour and brown rice flour for a nutty contrast to the sweet Turkish apricot filling.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sidecar For Pigs Peace
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    5270 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

    Treat your body right and do your grocery shopping at Sidecar for Pigs Peace. This U-District store is as quirky as its name, specializing in vegan products, but great for anyone with a special diet. Offering grainless cereals, soy cheese, and gluten-free zucchini bread muffins. Bonus points: all purchases benefit Pigs Peace Sanctuary, a non-profit offering a safe place for unwanted and neglected animals.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Zaw Pizza In The Raw
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    1424 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    Try something adventurous at 'Zaw Artisan Pizza, with one of their quirky topping combinations, like chicken and apricots--or a tangy, Vietnamese-inspired pizza with just a pinch of spice. If you're wary of these choices, they also make more traditional pizzas, which are just as delicious. The clincher: all of 'Zaw's crusts can be made gluten-free.

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