If you’re on a gluten free diet, don’t believe for a second that you can’t find some delicious restaurants in the Springfield area that have stuff for you! There are so many places that have created menus and dishes specifically for a gluten-free diet. Here are some of our favorite places that fit the bill!
CAFE CUSCO
234 E Commercial St
(417) 868-8088
Cafe Cusco dishes out Peruvian deliciousness from it’s spot on Historic C Street. They regularly host a Mealtess Monday for vegetarians and health-conscious people alike. They have tons of stuff for gluten-free diets, including sandwiches with gluten-free buns! In fact, they so many gluten-free dishes that non-gluten-free items are marked on the menu instead of the other way around. Check them out on Facebook and take a look for yourself!
BAMBU VIETNAMESE CUISINE
1338 E Battlefield St
(417) 881-9881
Bambu has been slinging delicious Vietnamese cuisine for many years. They’re the reigning champ of best Pho in the midwest according to Feast Magazine. There’s lots of different choices, too. You can get a hot noodle soup (pho) sans meat for a soul warming meal or you can dine on the Vermicelli, a long, slender noodle with loads veggies on the side. Just be sure to check the menu to see which items can be ordered gluten free.
AVIARY CAFE
2144 E Republic Rd
(417) 881-9736
Three words for ya: gluten free crepes. That’s right, you can order any of the crepes on the menu without worry. They’re just $2 more than the regular menu crepes, too. There are so many delicious choices here. Sweet or savory. Or both!
CITY BUTCHER
3650 S Campbell Ave
(417) 720-1113
PAPPO’S PIZZERIA & PUB
221 EAST WALNUT ST
(417) 866-1111
“Pizza is a form of art.” Those are the first words that come across the screen upon going to PaPPo’s Pizzeria website and they give us a pretty good idea of how PaPPo’s views what they do. The name PaPPo’s comes from the Latin word that means “to eat.” Every pizza at PaPPo’s is made from scratch and cooked in their stone hearth oven. You can custom create your own pizza with their fresh ingredients, or order from the array of hand crafted dishes only found at PaPPo’s. Some of PaPPo’s more unique ingredients include spicy Cholula sauce, KC BBQ sauce, and their “breakfast” pizza complete with farm fresh eggs on top. Any of the pies can be ordered with a gluten free crust!
GAILEY’S BREAKFAST CAFE
220 E Walnut St
(417) 866-5500
Most of the items on the menu are naturally gluten free, but Gailey’s has gluten free toast and breads too. There are tons of awesome choices on the menu but one of particular note is the 1/4 Mile More. It’s a three egg white omelet filled with spinach, avocado, eggplant, mushroom, tomato, and Swiss cheese – served with a cup of fruit and gluten free toast.
SISTERS IN THYME
306 E Commercial St
(417) 873-9224
If you’re looking for gluten-free pastas, sandwiches, soups and desserts that are made from scratch with locally sources ingredients, look no further! Sisters in Thyme is a fantastic choice for lunch on C Street.
VAN GOGH’S EETERIE
THE WHEELHOUSE
1670 E Saint Louis St
Fresh organic produce, no artificial flavors, no hormones, no antibiotics, no nitrates and no high fructose corn syrup. That’s the kind of place MJ’s is. Only the freshest most natural ingredients are used in their foods. They have a robust sandwich menu, all of which can be ordered with gluten-free bread. Plus, you’re right there in Mama Jean’s, so you can get some shopping done too!
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