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Gluten-Free Restaurants
Portland's flavor-rich food scene offers a full menu of gluten-free eateries, breweries and more.
John Patrick Pullen
Having ushered in dining trends like farm-to-table meals and gourmet food carts, it’s no surprise that Portland has answered the latest culinary call and offers plenty of gluten-free dining and drinking options.
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A haven for gluten-free eaters, Teote House Cafe swaps out tortillas for arepas (Venezuelan-style corn cakes), making Southern American cuisine that’s accessible to all. Dishes like their carne mechada mole — made with Painted Hills shredded beef and homemade mole sauce — are delicious regardless of your diet.
Entirely gluten-free, vegetarian and mostly vegan, Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard’s Harlow serves three healthy and hearty meals a day, from oatmeal-banana pancakes to quinoa bowls.
Entirely gluten-free, vegetarian and mostly vegan, Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard’s Harlow serves three healthy and hearty meals a day, from oatmeal-banana pancakes to quinoa bowls to raw “pasta” made of shredded green papaya, carrots, collard greens, scallions and broccoli (and tossed in almond-butter pad thai sauce). A full range of fresh juices is also on offer.
Gluten-Free Options
Navigating dietary restrictions? Portland is a great place to be. Many other eateries also go against the grain, offering great gluten-free fare:
- Andina: Peruvian tapas go gluten-free at this beloved Pearl District eatery, which features an extensive selection of flavorful options, including mouthwatering seafood dishes.
- Blossoming Lotus: Specializing in vegetarian fare and vegan options, this Northeast Portland fixture has an innovative menu full of gluten-free dishes, including tofu scrambles for breakfast and flavorful salads for lunch.
- Deschutes Brewery & Public House: In addition to brewing gluten-free suds, Deschutes delights with an entire menu for the gluten-free diner, including exclusive eats like spicy paprika fries and a quinoa and cashew burger.
- Jade Teahouse: A popular Thai spot in Sellwood-Moreland, this eatery offers mostly gluten-free items, from fried coconut shrimp skewers to delectable pastries.
- Pambiche: Colorful and Cuban, this Northeast Portland standby has a full-fledged “alternativas” menu that caters to gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dieters, with items like tostones (fried green plantains served like french fries).
- Verde Cocina en la Perla: Using certified gluten-free corn masa, this farm-fresh, family-friendly restaurant and farmers’ market regular makes its tortillas by hand and highlights local ingredients in its Mexican cuisine.
Breweries
As a city with more than 70 breweries, of course Portland has great gluten-free beer options. Ground Breaker Brewing crafts a range of ales using gluten-free oats and chestnuts in place of wheat or barley and malt. Seasonal offerings include the innovative Coffee Pale Ale. The gastropub menu features affordable snacks to complement the brews.
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In Northeast Portland, check out Mutantis for more great beer. If the gluten-free suds aren’t enough to lure you in, the kid- and dog-friendly patio should do the trick. Need even more motivation? Check out their bottle shop, which offers all your Mutantis favorites plus a wide range of beers from Oregon’s other gluten-free breweries.
Bakeries
Portland’s gluten-free options hardly stop there — in this city, you should always leave room for dessert. Petunia’s Pies & Pastries provides your fix of flaky crusts, with treats like the bumbleberry peach pie with hazelnut coconut streusel. Gluten Free Gem has been serving up tasty treats in a dedicated gluten-free facility since 2006. They offer a wide range of baked goods: cheesecake, coffee cake, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, doughnuts and many more. With gluten free maple bars, and chocolate-filled doughnut holesNew Cascadia Traditional often has a line come weekend mornings. Beyond morning pastries and a lox bagel, they are known for incredible gluten-free breads; including a challah loaf and baguette that will make you question if it is instead gluten-less.
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