Gluten-Free Dining in Seattle

• Pike Place Market: Seattle’s original farmer’s market, Pike Place has been open since 1907 and is the place you can watch and even participate in the famous fish toss. There is so much to see and eat here, I love to grab a shrimp cocktail while I walk around. Note that the market closes early at 4:00 pm, so don’t leave this stop until the end of your day.

• Chihuly Garden and Glass: A beautiful garden and museum showcasing the colorful work of Dale Chihuly, located right next to the Space Needle so you can see both!

• Museum of Pop Culture: If you’re visiting Seattle Center to see the Space Needle and Chihuly stop into my personal favorite Seattle Museum- the MoPOP! This museum has some of the most unique exhibits I’ve ever seen targeting movie and music lovers.

• Museum of Flight: One of the largest air and space collections in the US, I always hear rave reviews when visitors spend time at the Museum of Flight. This museum is located outside of the downtown area, so you’ll need to arrange transportation or rent a car.

• Snoqualmie Falls: One of the most popular scenic attractions as it’s only 35 minutes away from Seattle. You can check out the falls from a variety of viewpoints or hike the 1.4-mile out-and-back trail to see it all. If you want to spend more time out there check out Salish Lodge and indulge in their Spa.

• Deception Pass: One hour and a half north of Seattle, Deception Pass State Park is a bit more of a drive but well worth the trip as it offers some truly incredible and film-worthy views. Deception Pass is a narrow strait with an iconic bridge and Deception Pass State Park has beaches, trails, and picnic areas and is a very family-friendly place to spend the day. My favorite hike is Lighthouse Point, and I highly recommend Rosario Beach for a walk and a picnic.

• Woodinville: Seattle has its very own mini wine country just 30 minutes outside the city. Whether you’re in town as a couple, a friend's weekend or here for a special occasion, a day in Woodinville is a great day. Woodinville is home to a huge collection of tasting rooms for winemakers all over Washington and Oregon.

• Whale Watching: If you’re lucky you can spot a whale near Seattle any time of year, however, peak whale watching season is the summer months of mid-June through early September. During this time, you can see whales (orcas, humpbacks, etc.) on whale-watching tours.

Bakeries

• Zuri’s Gourmet Donutz: Zuri’s is worth the trip north of the city for some of the coolest flavors of gluten-free donuts I’ve ever seen. The owner DJ is happy to share the dedicated gluten-free procedures he follows. Make sure you get there early; they will sell out!

• Nuflours: All of the gluten-free baked goods you can imagine! And, they’re good enough to fool your non-gluten-free friends.

• Wildflower: This bakery has three locations around the Seattle area and they also ship nationwide! Their baked goods are delicious and they also offer dairy-free options.

• Honest Biscuits: Not a dedicated gluten-free bakery, however, they are well-educated in celiac-safe practices. Their gluten-free biscuits and gravy are a real treat, I also recommend trying their pimento cheese.

Lunch

• The Chicken Supply: Filipino fried chicken takeout where most everything on the menu is naturally gluten-free. I highly recommend pre-ordering as they run out of chicken regularly!

• Portage Bay Café: A classic breakfast and brunch café, they have five locations around Seattle and a well-marked menu for those dining with allergies. They have gluten-free bread available from a local bakery and gluten-free Swedish Pancakes!

• Cactus: A PNW Mexican restaurant chain with delicious gluten-free offerings and a kitchen that is great at handling food allergies. Try their butternut squash enchiladas!

Dinner

• Hatch Cantina: Southwest food in Belltown, hot tip they recently added brunch to their offerings! Their menu is well-marked for gluten-free offerings. I recommend the popcorn chicken.

• A Stir Seattle: Formerly Capitol Cider, offers two completely gluten-free dining experiences on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Upstairs is an elevated dining room serving Mediterranean fare, and downstairs is a cider house feel with pub fare. Both are served from a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. We did a group dinner here for my bachelorette party and even the non-gluten-free diners loved it!

• Razzis: Sometimes you just crave pizza, and Razzis is Seattle’s go to gluten-free answer. They also offer vegan pies.

• Virginia Inn: If you’re staying near the market while visiting Seattle, Virginia Inn is a great walkable option for gluten-free food. Ninety percent of their menu is gluten-free and pretty much the rest is available gluten-free.

• Bamboo Sushi: I have had many struggles when it comes to finding sushi restaurants in Seattle that are equipped and willing to serve gluten-free guests as wheat-containing soy sauce can be very sneaky! However, Bamboo Sushi is very open to diners with allergies and will take good care of you.

• Ba Bar: This restaurant group has Asian restaurants all around Seattle, and they have a great selection of gluten-free dishes on their well-labeled menu.

• Ghostfish Brewing: Last but NOT least, no list of gluten-free restaurants in Seattle could skip Ghostfish Brewing. Ghostfist is a completely gluten-free celiac-safe brewery and kitchen. Gluten-free beer AND onion rings?!?! Sounds too good to be true but trust me, it’s a place you’ll want to visit again and again.