Gluten-Free Getaways: 5 Best U.S. Travel Spots for Celiacs This Summer

1. AUSTIN, TX

Austin doesn’t just accommodate gluten-free, it embraces it. Known for its inclusive food culture and booming wellness scene, Austin is home to multiple fully gluten-free restaurants and plenty of labeled menus.

Top Picks:

• Picnik – 100% gluten-free and paleo-friendly spot serving brunch, bowls, and collagen coffee.

• Wilder Wood – Entirely gluten-free menu including chicken fried steak, fried pickles, and Texas-style comfort food.

• ATX Cocina – Modern Mexican with everything gluten-free by default (yes, even the churros).

🛎️ Bonus Tip: Check out local GF listings on Find Me Gluten Free. Austin has over 300+ reviewed spots.

2. DENVER, CO

Denver combines nature, health consciousness, and a strong celiac-friendly food scene. Many restaurants clearly label allergens and take gluten seriously.

Top Picks:

• Just BE Kitchen – 100% gluten-free comfort food including bison burgers, waffles, and “gut-friendly” desserts.

• Blue Pan Pizza – Award-winning Detroit-style pizza with dedicated GF prep space.

• Root Down – Hip farm-to-table with extensive GF labeling.

🛎️ Bonus Tip: Denver’s airport (DEN) has gluten-free labeled options in Terminals B and C, don’t skip Root Down's outpost!

3. PORTLAND, OR

If Portland were a person, it would read labels, compost religiously, and offer you oat milk. The city is ultra-friendly to those with dietary restrictions, and many GF spots are also dairy-free and vegan-friendly.

Top Picks:

• New Cascadia Traditional – 100% gluten-free bakery with croissants, artisan breads, and cupcakes that do not taste like cardboard.

• Harlow – Cozy vegetarian cafe with tons of GF options clearly marked.

• Kyra’s Bake Shop – Located in Lake Oswego, Kyra’s bakeshop won Cupcake Wars four times — GF and must‑try cinnamon rolls included

🛎️ Bonus Tip: Gluten-Free PDX on Instagram posts great weekly finds and pop-ups to check out.

4. NEW YORK CITY, NY

NYC is a gluten-free paradise — but only if you know where to go. The city has some of the best dedicated GF restaurants in the country, along with plenty of mainstream spots that label well.

Top Picks:

• Senza Gluten – 100% GF Italian dining in Greenwich Village with real spaghetti, tiramisu, and bread baskets.

• Modern Bread and Bagel – Jewish deli-inspired, completely GF, and perfect for a New York bagel moment without the aftermath.

• Erin McKenna’s Bakery – Gluten-free and vegan desserts that actually taste good (no shade).

🛎️ Bonus Tip: Use the NYC Celiac Meetup Group to find celiac-friendly events or restaurant recs from locals.

5. ORLANDO, FL

Orlando, especially Disney, is known for its gold-standard allergy protocols. Staff are trained, menus are clear, and GF substitutions are abundant.

Top Picks:

• Disney Parks – Most restaurants inside the parks offer allergy menus. Ask for the allergy-friendly guidebook at the park entrance.

• Columbia Restaurant – Spanish-Cuban with GF labeling and knowledgeable servers.

• Toasted – Trendy burger + grilled cheese spot with GF buns and vegan/GF mac and cheese.

🛎️ Bonus Tip: Gluten-Free Disney bloggers like Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free WDW post regularly updated dining guides and reviews.