If you are sensitive to gluten, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some featured restaurants, cafe’s, breweries and more in the Greater Portland area that cater to gluten sensitivities. Navigating a food allergy in a foodie city can be difficult, but this guide is great for knowing where to go and what to order.

Breweries, Pubs, and Pizzarias

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a crisp cold beer, or a meal, you can dine happily at these popular spots.

$3 Deweys has great gluten-free options and mark on their menu when something is gluten-free or can be modified. Most of their sandwiches and burgers have the option to be gluten-free!

Orange Bike Brewery is Portland’s first dedicated gluten-free brewery, brewing with 100% naturally gluten-free grains like buckwheat, millet, and quinoa. They’ve also partnered with neighbor Bite Into Maine so you can order gluten-free lobster rolls right at the brewery! A only-in-Portland combo if there ever was one.

Maine Beer Co. and Shipyard Brewing Company offer many kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. For gluten-free options, both breweries offer salads, soups, and gluten-free pizza, so you can still enjoy yourself, while munching on delicious bites.

On the topic of pizza, all pizza’s from Flatbread Company can be made gluten-free upon request. The family-style salad is also gluten-free. Many food items off the Ri Ra Pub menu can also be made gluten-free. The menu is also carefully marked, displaying which foods naturally come gluten-free and which foods can be made gluten-free upon request.

Global Flavors

Are you in the mood for something a bit lighter with more of a diverse flare? Try the Thai restaurant below that is fresh, spicy, and mostly gluten-free! If you are feeling more of a rice and beans situation, Mesa Grande Taqueria offers many gluten-free options and most of the menu is customizable.

Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro is an amazing restaurant for people with food sensitivities- especially those who are gluten-free and dairy-free. All the items on the menu are vegetarian or vegan and clearly marked as such. The gluten-free menu items are also clearly marked.

Desserts

We couldn’t forget about a sweet treat! Here are some places in the Greater Portland area that you can safely order a yummy dessert to satiate your sweet tooth cravings.

MaineFlavor uses organic ingredients and sources from Maine growers whenever possible. Whether you’re dairy or vegan, there’s no compromise here-both are made with equal parts care and creativity, and everything is gluten-free!

The Holy Donut also offers a variety of gluten-free options so if you can’t have gluten, you don’t have to miss out on this iconic Maine dessert. At the moment they offer 7 of their donut flavors gluten-free…talk about hard decisions!

Eating gluten-free can be difficult, but it is not impossible, especially in Greater Portland, Maine. Give these local places a try and we promise you will not be disappointed.