Many people have decided recently to start going gluten-free with their meals due a rise in gluten intolerance and celiac disease. As a result, we’re seeing a lots of gluten-free restaurants offering lots of alternative options to wheat.

While some restaurants have been known to supply a meal labeled as “gluten-free” but because the staff was not informed well enough on gluten, they would in fact serve something with gluten in it. These restaurants in Minnesota ensure that their gluten-free options are actually gluten-free.

Ecopolitan: Minneapolis, MN

2409 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN

Ecopolitan is an excellent restaurant in Minneapolis offering organic, raw food, and vegan-friendly dishes. They have a huge menu of healthy options and most of the menu is already gluten-free. If someone were to request a dish be made gluten-free, they are happy to accommodate. This restaurant is a great place to go for a gluten-free pizza, a chilled soup, and a smoothie. Check out the oxygen bar inside as well.

Brasa: St Paul, MN

777 Grand Ave
St. Paul, MN

This American-Creole restaurant offers a creole menu which typically doesn’t offer much gluten.  Brasa offers more items that are gluten-free than are not, so the ones that contain gluten are marked on their menu. They have a vegetarian menu and work with local farmers to provide the freshest ingredients.

Mill Valley Kitchen: St. Louis Park

3906 Excelsior Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN

Another restaurant that supports local farmers, Mill Valley Kitchen is the place to go for a healthy meal. They cater to food allergies, special diets, and gluten-free guests. They mark on their menu with “gf” to show that an entrée is gluten-free. You can also request to have something made as gluten-free and they can do that. Try one of their gluten-free desserts before you leave.

While dietary restrictions can make dining out difficult for some, these restaurants in Minnesota understand this and they accommodate with healthy options.