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Your GF/DF guide to Kansas City: Lunch and Dinner edition!!!
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items My favorite GF/DF eats in Kansas City that fall under the lunch and dinner categories :)
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OK EVERYONE - LITERALLY - THE BEST GLUTEN FREE FRIED CHICKEN (i realize gf fried chicken is damn near impossible to get and I am going to tell you BOTH places on this list have AMAZING GF fried chicken hahah)!!! IT'S ALSO DAIRY FREE! PERUSE THE MENU!...
Strip's Chicken - GF/DF FRIED CHICKEN!!!
UPDATE VADERS IS NOW CLOSED DOWN - RIP 😭😭😭😭😭 ALSO GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN! (Their website is not loading for me right now and I cannot remember which items do and do not use dairy – so if DF is also of importance, I personally would do strips becaus...
Vader's Bar & Deli
Rudy's has GREAT food and is accommodating as well! I have eaten there many times without issue. I love the flautas - my favorite entree every time! PERSONALLY shared fryers are a risk but I take them. So, take that with a grain of salt
Rudy's Tenampa
Jersey Mike's makes the BEST GF sammiches. They use actual sub bread and it's delicious. Tell them you have a gluten allergy - they will ALL change their gloves and wipe down their work areas. They cut bread with a clean knife and they clean off the ...
Jersey Mike's
Tacos! Not much else to say but they are very good tacos and no allergy issues there.
Mission Taco Joint
Billie's is truly a gem. You can order ahead, order for pick-up, or eat right in. They cater, too! They also have a BAKERY!!!!! It's well known for being delicious and for good reason … because it IS delicious. Definitely do not skip Billie's!
Billie's Grocery
When I was in undergrad, I was ON A MISSION to find gluten free chinese food. I wanted sesame chicken SO badly - and I did not want to have to make it myself. FINALLY i found Chinese Palace. 15/10. No notes. GF menu, they use cornstarch and GF soysau...
Chinese Palace Restaurant
JOES! Their french fries are confirmed GF AND they will do a gluten free bun for any bbq sammich you get. They also change gloves, etc, when you let them know you have an allergy. Joes is a KC staple and I'm always so grateful they are so accommodati...
Joe's Kansas City BBQ - World Famous Barbecue
UPDATE - closed permanently 😭😭
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A gf/df PARADISE. This is a 100% plant based restaurant and they have AMPLE gf options - like for nearly everything! It's a lovely place.
Café Gratitude Kansas City
GLUTEN. FREE. CREPES. SAY NO MORE! (Not celiac certified or anything - but again, ask about protocol to asses your own risk). This really could go on breakfast OR lunch list - so, it's here.
Seven Swans Creperie KC
They have GF and DF options GALORE. The also do lattes - almond and coconut for dairy alts! They've also got pressed juices, if that is your style!
Enjoy Pure Food + Drink
Ok so they have breakfast AND brunch AND lattes, so I included it here, too. AND it's 100% GF AND VEGAN! They use Oatly oat milk as their default milk in lattes. We have found our people.
The Littlest Bake Shop
A great lunch spot in Westwood, KS. They've got lots of GF options and are overall a great place to eat! If you need a break from the fried chicken of this list - Unforked is a good place to be!
Unforked
You want GF Pad Thai? GF Pad See Ew? ANYTHING ELSE?? LOOK NO FURTHER. IMMEDITELY GO TO LULU'S. NOW. ARE YOU ON THE WAY YET? IF NOT, YOU SHOULD BE.
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
They can do juuuust about anything GF - and they can sub vegan cheese for a lot of it, too! A great balance and something for everyone.
Caffetteria Modern Cafe
Gluten free buns for burgers and sandwiches plus can make a lot of salads GF!
Tavern at Mission Farms
They do really great gf crust and have dairy free options for cheese too! I have eaten here many times and truly love it.
Buffalo State Pizza Co. | Pizza Restaurant in KS & MO
JERSEY MIKES!!!!! The best gf sub bread. It's big. It's fluffy. It's SUB BREAD. just forgo the cheese on any sub and you're good! I get the club with extra mayo. I love this place so much. They also change gloves with every gf order and wipe everythi...
Jersey Mike's Subs