The Yummiest Gluten-Free in Cleveland

Lavender Jones Macarons

★★★★★ 4.8 (24)

"Lavender Jones is knocking it clear out of the park with their newer menu offerings. Pizza and sandwiches that are gluten-free and within a 5 minute drive from my home ? Yes, please! I had the Truffled pizza. Let me tell you about the flavor country I visited while enjoying this pie. The lemon garlic cream sauce made a lovely foundation for the mozzarella, provolone, thin strips of crispy bacon, mushrooms, and white truffle drizzle. The gluten-free crust was light and bubbly, though a bit on the well-done side, which I didn't mind. Overall, yes, yes, and yaaas!The roast beef and swiss sandwich on the gluten-free baguette was generous, rustic, and delicious. Caramelized onions, mushrooms, horseradish, stacked layers of roast beef and melty swiss were super satisfying.And let's not forget the sweets. We had 2 different cupcakes. Blackberry lemon and some kind with peanut butter. Oh, man! I recommend this bakery 100%. Run, don't walk!"

GRAZERS

★★★★☆ 4.4 (75) • $

"I get the grazing greek here. It's my favorite salad, it has olives, feta, and edamame. And I feel super healthy after eating it too! I've also had the falafels and they come with hummus. Grazers has a variety of healthy food options. It's great if you're trying to eat healthy and want to feel full too. Definitely tasty options like mac n cheese too. They have a lot of options where you can personalize wraps, salads, and more. There's also premade salads and wraps to help you out if you're indecisive too!Parking is street parking, which can be hard to find during peak hours and weekends. Also, just a heads up that this place is closed on Sundays."

Barroco

★★★★☆ 4.3 (911) • $$

"My friend had been here before and loved the vibes so she suggested it for dinner. We had a reservation but they didn't seem busy as of yet for a Friday evening.We had a fantastic server! Can't remember her name but she was friendly and personable. She also let us move to another table since it was wobbly.We ordered a pitcher of the traditional mojito to share along with guacamole, then we all opted for arepas. I got La sucia (steak), while my sister got Pernil (pulled pork), and my friend got the Mexicana (chorizo with jalapeños). They also give you a handful of sauce options for the table which give a bit more spice or flavor to the arepas.The arepas come with a side so we all chose yuca fries. The arepas are pretty big and kinda heavy so I had a hard time eating all of it. We all had leftovers for the next day!Overall, I like the decor. The outdoor patio had a tiki vibe, while the inside is more modern with a motorcycle in front of a wall decorated with flowers and greenery. They also had TVs outside showing the baseball games.Tons of parallel parking nearby. But there's also a large parking lot just a bit down the street. I'd come back!"

J's Pizza Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (33) • $

"We were looking for pizzas to take and bake for our New year's Eve party. oddly enough many pizza places were closed New year's Eve which you would think that would be one of the busiest days for them. It's not the case here.You can order them cooked or completely uncooked. We ordered four pizzas a pepperoni oh, a four cheese with half sausage, a King Pizza which is basically a white garlic pizza with tomatoes and a pulled pork pizza BBQ.The peaches come on their own plates that you put right into the oven and bake them right there. No baking stone or cookie sheet is needed nor recommended. when you take the pizzas out of the rapper you're supposed to let them sit and let the dough rise for about 15 minutes and that's exactly what we did.A pizza is cooked up a wonderfully the dough was better than anything I've had. This place is owner on site and he even gave us a little platter of deserts because it was New years and he's a nice guy. if you're ever in there stop in and say hi to John. Definitely your go-to place for take and bake pizzas"

Sol Pie Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (97) • $$

"A good place for pizza and more. Its best item of course is the pizza. Sol Pie Pizza is the Canton area's best place for pizza. Prices are okay. They are kind of expensive but they are very good quality. I was interested in this place because they have vegan choices. It has quite a few. They have the non dairy type of cheese, which melts like the real thing. It also has fake meats. They have a few you can pick off the menu, or you can build your own pizza. It's good the pizzas are big. They cost so much you better get a lot for that. It's about $23 for a vegan Artisan Pizza. This comes with artichokes, basil, kalamata olives, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. It doesn't have any delivery. It's okay since it's already expensive. The pizza would cost even more, so that's okay they don't have it."

Anna In The Raw

★★★★★ 4.6 (62) • $$

"I started writing this review in February 2023 but forgot to finish it so better late than never. Anna in the Raw is a nice little cafe in downtown Cleveland. I was in the Westin hotel lobby one day and stumbled across 'Anna in the Raw' which is connected to the hotel through a hallway but it is actually located in an office building lobby. The owner Anna is very nice and talkative. I miss coming to Anna in the Raw cafe downtown but I no longer work in the area and my schedule doesn't permit me to visit downtown often during the week.FOOD/DRINKS -- Please be aware that she doesn't have a full size kitchen. I've had orange and green juices from here which were super fresh. I've also had a vegan carrot cake and a vegan chocolate cake. Catering is also a service that she did back in 2023 and she may still do it now. I've never utilized her catering service so I can't speak on that.HOURS -- Call or visit to find out their current hours. Back then in late 2022 and early 2023 when I would frequent the cafe, the business hours were supposed to be from 7am to 3pm which is what the owner herself actually told me but those hours were never met. The owner often opened late and sometimes closed early with no notice posted on the door. The hours were very inconsistent which my co-workers and I would often wonder when the business would open on the day we found it closed. I do totally understand that the business owner, Anna, had no employees back then so her hands were tied but it was still frustrating to us as customers to always find the cafe closed. I don't know if she has employees now.Since I don't work in the office building anymore, I can't comment on how things have changed regarding the hours but besides that the food and service are good.I recommend this cafe for healthy food if you work in the building or the downtown area. The owner is super nice and she often would give me left over bagels at the end of the day before she closed around 3pm.****GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025- 23/365 total reviews in 2025- 804 total overall Yelp reviews- Reviewed on 1 January 2025"

Propaganda Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.3 (41)

"This place is really cute truly a beautiful homage to the previous gelato place that was here before, unfortunately the small menu isn't as refined as it should be and a lot of the flavored drinks lack flavor if you're into sweeter drinks. The vegan food options are a bit lackluster when compared to other shops around the area Bht all in all and because Logan is such a sweetheart barista I recommend stopping by at least once."

The Bistro of Oakwood

★★★★★ 4.6 (85) • $$

"Excellent service. Very, very good menu and wine list. Duck breast is excellent as well as the scrod with beurre blanc. Great options for side dishes. Asparagus is excellent and cooked perfectly. Salads are fresh and crispy. Good dressing choices. Mussel appetizer very tasty and well flavored! Make a reservation to ensure you get to try their excellent food. Parking right out front."

El Tipico Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (120) • $$

"Always a good meal at el tipico! It seems the other Toledo area Mexican places have been going downhill but not here! I always love the Mexican pizza! My boyfriend had the chimichanga and thought it was the best he's ever had! You have to give it a try if in the area. We always go when we're on that side of town visiting the zoo."

Evexia

★★★★☆ 4.3 (39)

"Flew into town and looking for a tasty late breakfast. Success! Delicious breakfast served. Portions aren't big. Coffee cups could be bigger. But wasn't looking for anything huge.Definitely a good place to checkout."

24 Karrot Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (43) • $$

"I had a very charming lunch here today with my mother during the middle of the workday. This place is excellent. From what I could tell, everything is made from scratch and their Facebook page is informative as to what items were sourced locally. You can taste the quality in the ingredients they select.The menu turns over daily. I ordered a soup and had a tea on the side and my mother ordered a Buddha bowl with delicata squash and a green goddess avocado dressing. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. You feel welcome here, which is a good sign at any restaurant. The interior of this spot is full of natural light and is charming. It was fairly quiet when we went, which I enjoyed. I felt the food was high quality, very tasty and healing. I know my mother really enjoys this restaurant and now that she has introduced it to me I will absolutely be back! If the owners/management are reading this you are doing a great job:)"

Jilly's Music Room

★★★★☆ 3.8 (58) • $$

"I loved the scene at Jilly's Music Room. We came for a Sunday brunch - entire menu was gluten free, and delicious. Vibe was hip / relaxed. Service had a minor oversight or two but we were so relaxed we cared absolutely 0% and everyone was super friendly about making it right and we ended up laughing about it. Totally coming back for a music event.Great venue - places like this are why I love Akron so much."

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (17)

"What I love: the fresh choices and the flavors. We had three people with three different choices and agreed that within the "fast food" choices, it's solid. I love the fresh vegetables and options for vegetarians. I would like more vegetable choices for sure, but we also loved all the sauce options. Added bonus was the free miso soup. Everyone was super speedy and friendly as far as service... so overall I give this 4 stars especially for the healthier options! What I will end with - tip big people! This is a hard working group slinging some great food! They deserve it!"

Boss ChickNBeer

★★★★★ 4.5 (35)

"Looking for a good casual meal? I'd recommend visiting here. This establishment recently opened in Cuyahoga Falls and is one out of 4 locations (the first in the Akron area). I ordered the 4-pac meal which included 4 chicken tenders, 2 sauces and a side. I also got an extra side because I eager to try their offerings. The apple superfood slaw was healthy tasting. Usually when I order apple slaws they're usually on the sweeter side. This one was more tangy and did not taste like it was saturated in sauce.The onion rings were the best thing I tried. The rings were very crispy, not soggy at all and full of flavor. There was an airy feel to them that I have not experienced in other onion rings. I would come back just for the rings.The chicken tenders were good. There was a good amount of flavor to them. The batter was crispy in some places but somewhat soggy in others- but not like a wet mushy soggy, just soft. I was somewhat disappointed in the tenders and prefer Cane's over here, but that's just my preference. The sauces were tasty. I got the honey mustard and the bbq. Both sauces weren't overwhelmingly sweet and were good accompaniments for the tenders. I originally was going to rate this place a 3. I did not think it was worth the hype-especially for the long wait. But after some thought, I added an additional star. I respect that this place offers vegan food which is sometimes difficult to find. On top of that, they are considerate of food allergies and offer multiple options for people with sensitivities. I would definitely try this place again. This is a great spot to meet friends or possibly take your family to."

Lorenzo's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (160) • $$

"Food, service and ambience are great. We ordered the the small deluxe pizza. We liked it. We sat outside with our dog."

Casa La Luna

★★★★☆ 4.3 (492) • $$$

"When out of towners ask for Italian restaurant recommendations I send them here. My go to. Top 2 lobster ravioli in the city (and it's not 2). Service is always a 10. Great atmosphere for a date night, birthday dinner or evening with friends. I love the enclosed outdoor patio seating in the summer. Valet parking only."

Jukebox

★★★★☆ 4.3 (134) • $$

"This was "J" of dating through the alphabet. We arrived right when they opened on a week night so we were the only ones there. Right away we loaded up the jukebox. $1/3 tunes. They have a very eclectic mix of music. Of course we got the pierogies with Kielbasa. Delicious. Pierogies made on-site with carmelized onions. Buttery goodness. Old style kielbasa was done to perfection, tender and tasty. We also got the pimento dip (Kentucky Derby eat your heart out). It was served with crackers, pickled onions and Jalopeno discs. Soooooo good. Lots of local beers, both draft and bottled as well as a few specialty cocktails. Parking is a bit of a challenge in this neighborhood so be patient or better yet Uber in. Dog friendly! Great ambience and friendly service"

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (31)

"Had a great gluten free lunch. The food was really good... spicy and tasty. The server, Keimiya, was outstanding. If you own a business you want her working for you. Thanks Bibibop for a wonderful lunch and experience."

Pranzo!

★★★★☆ 4.1 (77) • $$

"Saturday night we arrived at pranzo and we're going to have some Italian food cuz we haven't been to Willoughby in a while. We were party at 6:00 and after about a 5-minute wait they seated us. The first thing I noticed was I was sitting right above the air conditioning return vent which was blowing some frigid cold air which I am perfectly fine with however my friend's wife did not care to sit there due to the volume of air blowing through. That's fine though I enjoyed the cool air.Obviously they were busy because it was Saturday night but we were engaged in conversation but as I looked at my watch it had been 15 minutes since we had been sad and nobody had approached us. Finally after we were frantically waving down any server we did get one to come by. Yes they were busy yes they were understaffed everybody's understaffed I don't care anymore.To her credit she did hustle because she had a lot of tables. We shared a couple bottles of wine and some drinks from the bar between six people. Or appetizers came out surprisingly fast which was pleasant. I ordered the same thing I ordered every Italian restaurant I always go to which is chicken parmesan.I don't believe they had food runners cuz the food came out in shifts. My chicken parmesan was a relatively large breast which had a skinny side and a fatter side. I started on a skinny side aside from it needing some seasoning in the batter it was okay. The sauce was not how I remember it was actually pretty bland. I decided to dig into the thicker side took three bites and you can tell from the texture it was severely undercooked I removed it from my mouth and looked at it and yep I was in the running for a case of salmonella. I don't know how you fry food in undercook it but they managed to do it.I had half about half the pasta but I wasn't in love with it anyway. Pasta was cooked okay but we flagged our poor server down again and she was not happy with the kitchen. Tour credit she asked if I wanted it re-cooked I said no. She was able to take a bottle of wine off the bill and of course remove the undercooked chicken parmesan. Kind of a bummer of a night I was really looking forward to it. I don't want some nice gift card they gave me I just wanted a meal cooked right but lately I just can't find it."

Floressa

★★★★★ 4.9 (14)

"I have been buying Floressa cookies for a couple of years and was excited that they opened a brick and mortar. I created a New Years goal of trying one "new to me" coffee shop a month and about two months ago I finally tried Floressa. I absolutely love that it is tucked into a neighborhood. There was plenty of street parking when I went, and it was very easy to find. The inside of the shop has a very cozy feeling and has lots of windows that allows a lot of sunlight to come through. I ordered a blueberry cold foam cold brew that was topped with freeze dried blueberries. I loved everything about it. The flavor was wonderful, and I love that the syrups are all made in house. Floressa has been added to my coffee shop rotation."

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (60) • $

"Looking for something tasty, after a workout or to grab and go? For a little over 10 bucks, this makes sense. I find myself in Crocker Park often, and after a workout a few doors down, if I don't feel like cooking, this is my new jam. As the other reviewers note, it has a similar setup to Chipolte. You pick one of three bases. Mixed greens, sweet potato noodles, or purple rice. Each has the calories listed on a placard in front of the item. Next up are your mix-ins. They have a few hot items, such as roasted sesame broccoli and a cold table of cold items, like corn, carrots, cheese, cabbage, egg, etc. Then the typical proteins. Then a sauce. I like the sesame ginger. Please note, there is a dollar upcharge for pineapple. Came with my bf, and we must've missed the sign. The manager waived that fee though, since I called my bf "extra" when we checked out. lmao. I have not had any of the typical proteins they offer, so my review is based on the other options (I choose the shredded egg which is on the cold table). Once a week now, we come here for about $22 together. Great deal!"

Barroco

★★★★☆ 3.6 (103)

"Food/ drinks 5/5had a craving for sancocho and was pleasantly surprised to find it on Barrocos menu!! definitely hit the spot on a chilly fall September night. had a few bites of the bandeja paisa which was a huge portion and for sure a meat lovers dream. also had a caipirinha to sip on which I was also surprised to see on their menu! definitely made on the stronger side which I appreciated. Service 4/5Seated right away on a Friday night and we requested outdoor seating. However our food took eons to appear (as with the other tables around us). There were plenty of patio heaters with adjustable levels which made it cozy enough! Also string lights in Crocker park added a nice ambiance. Our server was courteous and wearing a mask the entire time. Value 4/5Super filling dinner and very satisfied. seemed a bit pricey to me given that I'm used to these dishes being in the 10-15 range in Miami."

Pizza Roto - Concord

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (43) • $$

"Their pizzas are delicious as are their salads! I see a lot of reviews talking about them not being able to take orders in person or closing early. They are struggling like every other business right now. Don't fault them for that. They're doing the best they can in challenging times. Their food is delicious, fresh and reasonably priced. I'll continue to eat there!"