Seattle’s Best Gluten-Free Restaurants To Visit This Holiday Season

If you have to eat gluten-free for any reason, it can be difficult to make sure that you have a good place to eat out during the holiday season.

Most restaurants can get swamped during the holiday rush, meaning that the risk of cross-contamination is heightened. Although this might not be an annoyance for some, it can be a real health concern for others.

Here is our list of the best dedicated gluten-free restaurants in Seattle to help guide your culinary decisions this holiday season!

If you can’t have gluten and miss drinking beer, you’re in luck! Ghostfish Brewery provides an extensive collection of gluten-free beer while also providing a stellar menu. From pubhouse classics like chili cheese fries and beer-battered onion rings, Ghostfish also teases pork belly bites, an orange chipotle pork taco, and a blackened salmon BLT on their extensive menu.

They also feature a monthly special burger or sandwich to keep hungry customers coming through the door. In November, they had a ground turkey burger with arugula and a cranberry aioli. In December, they had their own version of a McRib that they called a McPiggy Pork Sandwich – a 5 oz grilled boneless pork loin chop topped with BBQ sauce, white onions, and spicy pickles.

For those who are vegetarian, customers can substitute a meat patty for an Impossible meat patty for no additional charge.

The restaurant’s hours are as follows:

Happy Hour is available Monday through Thursday from 2 – 5 PM.

Brunch is available on Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM. The brunch menu features items like breakfast tacos, corned beef hash, and French Toast.

Formerly known as Capitol Cider, the restaurant has now been reimagined to sell both food and drinks. Although they are still known for their eclectic collection of wine, cider, and cocktails, they also sell food with a Northern Mediterranean flair, channeling Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, and Turkish cuisines.

With a menu that includes a meze plate, crispy creole calamari, and wild mushroom risotto, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Their hours are as follows:

Saturday – 5 PM – 2 AM

Sunday – 5 PM – 10 PM

In the mood for pizza? Razzi’s Pizzeria has two locations: one in Greenwood and one downtown. Unfortunately, this is not a dedicated facility; however, they are very aware of the importance of avoiding cross-contamination. As such, they have a separate pizza oven for extra protection.

In addition to their traditional menu, their website also has a gluten-free menu, a vegan menu, and a menu that has both gluten-free and vegan options. There are also low-carb pizza crusts and pasta dishes as well, for those looking for an option on a ketogenic diet.

Here are the hours for both locations:

Monday – 11 AM – 11 PM

Tuesday – 11 AM – 11 PM

Wednesday – 11 AM – 11 PM

Thursday – 11 AM – 11 PM

Saturday – 11 AM – 12 AM

Sunday – 11 AM – 11 PM

One of the most popular bakeries in the region is Wren’s Nest Baking Co. In addition to selling a long list of cakes, cookies, muffins, and scones, the bakery also features savory items like kolaches and empanadas that can be heated up and consumed in the bakery’s expansive eatery. They also have a variety of seasonal specials, like Pumpkin Cheesecake in November and Peppermint Cookies in December. Cinnamon rolls are a Saturday exclusive and sell out quickly!

Here are the hours for Wren’s Nest:

Tuesday – 8 AM – 4 PM

Wednesday – 8 AM – 4 PM

Thursday – 8 AM – 4 PM

Saturday – 8 AM – 4 PM

Askatu Bakery is one of the most allergy-conscious places to eat in Seattle. The BIPOC woman-owned and women-run business specializes in gluten-free, vegan, and other allergy-friendly treats, like cookies and cakes. Their monster cookies, which sell for $10 and feature Pascha chocolate chips, are as delectable as their fudgy brownies. They also have a variety of savory options to enjoy too.

Here are the hours for Askatu Bakery:

Tuesday – 10 AM – 3 PM

Wednesday – 10 AM – 3 PM

Thursday – 10 AM – 3 PM

Friday – 10 AM – 3 PM

Saturday – 10 AM – 2 PM

This dedicated gluten-free bakery is always well-stocked with treats for any occasion. They have a variety of pastries, like a raspberry Danish, and a variety of donuts, like a red velvet donut. There are also standard brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and muffins for ale as well. They also have some harder-to-find gluten-free baked goods, like an eclair or a yuzu roll cake. Have you ever seen a yuzu roll cake in a grocery store? Probably not!

Nuflours’ hours are pretty simple to remember! They are open every single day from 8 AM to 5 PM, so there is always a time to stock up on your tasty treats!

Who doesn’t want to end the day with some ice cream? Frankie & Jo’s provides everyone with gluten-free ice cream in a variety of fun flavors. In addition to seasonal flavors like Cookie Milk and Chocolate Raspberry Swirl, they also feature a staple of regular flavors like Chocolate Tahini Supercookie and Jamocha Chaga Fudge.

Although they do have traditional flavors like Chocolate, Strawberry Milk, and Mint Brownie, who can resist a sample of their Salty Caramel Ash ice cream? This unique flavor features a salted caramel ice cream blended with activated coconut charcoal and sea salt.

There are three different locations in Seattle, but the one in Capitol Hill is open from 4 – 10 PM during the week and 1 PM to 10 PM on the weekend. Make sure to check out the hours of the location closest to you before making the trip to guarantee they’ll be open when you arrive!

And, if you aren’t located in Seattle but still want to try their delicious flavors, they would like to let you know that they also ship pints of their ice cream across the country.

How can you not visit a place called Dude’s Donuts? Located across the water, all you need is a ferry to take you to Port Orchard to try their gluten-free and vegan donuts. Their menu changes monthly and consists of three consistent flavors, as well as three seasonal specials.

Dude’s Donuts is open on Friday and Sunday from 8 AM – 2 PM and Saturday from 8 AM – 3 PM, but you can also place an order that can be picked up at various locations around Washington, like the Soulberry Coffee House in Tacoma or the Pegasus Coffee Bar in downtown Seattle.