Looking for a delicious gluten-free meal near you? Washington has plenty of hidden gems, but these four favorites get Yelpers' seal of approval.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top gluten-free spots around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Rise Bakery
First up is Adams Morgan's Rise Bakery, where everything is gluten free and made fresh daily. Located at 2409 18th St. NW, Floor 1, it is the top-rated gluten-free establishment in the district, with 4.5 stars out of 168 reviews on Yelp.
The bakery features croissants (plain, chocolate and ham and cheese), bagels and breads (brioche loaf, country sourdough, cinnamon raisin, and more). There are also sweet treats like cupcakes, cakes, pastries and cookies, as well as made-to-order sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
2. Protein Bar
Protein Bar in Penn Quarter is another go-to, with four stars out of 328 Yelp reviews. It's easy to maintain a gluten-free diet here among the breakfast scramble, oatmeal and other bowls, salads, wraps, and soups.
Consider the chicken chili, the steakhouse salad or the Morning Mexicali scramble, made with eggs, black beans, cheddar, kale, salsa, spicy tomatillo lime sauce, avocado and chipotle yogurt. Fruit-packed smoothies are on hand to finish off the meal. Head over to 398 Seventh St. NW (between North Indiana Avenue and North D Street) to see for yourself.
3. Sprig and Sprout
Over in Glover Park, check out Sprig and Sprout, which has earned four stars out of 295 reviews on Yelp. A menu is available to guide you through a gluten-free approach to their Vietnamese soups, sandwiches, salads and vermicelli bowls.
Phở options include seafood, beef and vegetarian. There are also rice-based dishes and vermicelli offerings with basil, bean sprouts, vegetables and peanuts. Gluten-free snacks include lemongrass tofu poppers and bean curd chips. Find it all at 2317 Wisconsin Ave. NW (between North Calvert Street and North Observatory Lane).
4. SeoulSpice
Last but not least, there's SeoulSpice, a NoMa favorite with four stars out of 248 reviews. The local fast-casual spot offers Korean food made your way. Get it in the form of a rice bowl (bibimbap), sushi burrito, taco or salad. Fill it with beef, chicken, pork or tofu, plus corn, kimchi, radish and more. Top it off with the house-made sauces, from Sriracha to carrot-ginger. It's all naturally gluten free. Stop by 145 N St. NE, Suite 400, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
