The restaurants, stores, and farms on this web site understand gluten-free. Always tell your waitress that you are gluten intolerant and ask for a gluten-free menu or to speak to the owner, manager or chef. If the restaurant doesn’t have a gluten-free menu, call ahead at a non-busy time (3-4pm). Always remind the waitress – no bread or croutons. Be sure to show your appreciation for the extra effort and care to make our food gluten-free.

Restaurants followed by an asterisks (*) have a gluten free menu or gluten-free items on their regular menu.

Rochester

300 First * (507) 281-2451 300 First Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 http://cccrmg.com/300first.htm	Back Room Deli * (507) 289-9061 1001 6th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Good Food Store http://www.rochestergoodfood.com
BB's Pizzeria * (507) 424-3366 3456 E Circle Dr, Rochester, MN 55906 Across from Paragon Chateau Movie Theaters http://www.bbpizzaria.com	The Bread Baker Co (507) 289-7052 16 17th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Miracle Mile Shopping Center http://www.breadbakercompany.com
Broadway Bar & Pizza gluten-free pizza crust available (507) 208-4111 4144 HWY 52 (W Frontage Rd) http://www.broadwaypizzarochester.com	Canadian Honker Restaurant * (507) 282-6572 1201 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 http://www.canadianhonker.com
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe * (507) 282-2590 4825 Highway 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901	Chester's Kitchen & Bar * (507) 424-1211 111 S Broadway Ste 108, Rochester, MN 55904 The Shops at University Square (Galleria) http://www.chesterskb.com
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 2 Rochester locations (507) 529-5484 1201 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904 (507) 288-9171 3780 Marketplace Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 http://www.chipotle.com	City Cafe * (507) 289-1949 216 First Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 http://cccrmg.com/city_cafe.htm
Dairy Queen - 3 Rochester Locations 538 North Broadway (507) 288-3863 4140 Frontage Road East (507) 281-0762 320 12th Street SE (507) 282-8633 http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/eats-and-treats/gluten-free-products/	Daube's * special order cheesecake without the crust, sugar-free is also an option * gluten-free monster cookie (507) 289-3095 1310 Fifth Pl NW - Rochester, MN 55901 http://www.daubesbakery.com
El Carambas * (507) 281-3104 1503 Highway 14 E, Rochester, MN 55904	Fiesta Cafe Bar 1645 N. Broadway Rochester, MN 55902 507-288-1116
Five Guys * burger without bun & fries (507) 288-1464 2800 41st St NW, Rochester MN 55901 http://www.fiveguys.com	Green Mill Restaurant * (507) 282-4222 2723 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 http://www.greenmill.com
Godfather's Pizza * gluten free pizza made in dedicated factory * eat in or take home & bake (507) 288-7515 1611 16th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Hillcrest Shopping Center http://www.godfathers.com	HuHot Mongolian Grill * ask for allergen guide and request the grill to be cleaned before going up (507) 206-4450 102 Apache Mall, Rochester, MN 55902 http://www.huhot.com
Hunan Garden (507) 285-1438 1120 7th St NW http://www.hunangardenofrochester.com	Hunan Wok Express (507) 281-2782 1203 7th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Jenpachi Japanese Steak House (507) 292-1688 3160 Wellner Dr. NE Across from Paragon Chateau Theatres Cooked right at your table. Request to have the gluten-free entry prepared first. They have gluten-free soy sauce.	Michaels Restaurant * (507) 288-2020 15 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904 http://www.michaelsfinedining.com
Mayo Clinic Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center Methodist Cafeteria Mayo Employee Cafeteria St Mary's Guest Cafeteria	Mr. Pizza North * (507) 252-9400 4040 28th St. NW Rochester MN 55901 http://northmrpizza.com
Newt's Burger without the bun & fries * check for oil cross contamination for french fries (507) 289-0577 216-1/2 First Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 http://cccrmg.com/newts.htm	Nupa * ask for Ted; no gyro meat (507) 206-5044 1035 Civic Center Drive, Rochester, MN 55901 http://www.nupaexpress.com
Olive Garden * (507) 288-8722 380 17th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 http://www.olivegarden.com	Outback Steakhouse * (507) 252-1150 1201 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904 http://www.outbacksteakhouse.com
Pescara * flourless chocolate cake (507) 280-6900 150 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904 Doubletree Hotel	Prescotts * (507) 536-7775 1201 S Broadway Ste 80 Rochester, MN 55904 http://www.prescottsgrill.com
Redwood Room * (507) 281-2978 300 1st Ave NW , Lower Level http://cccrmg.com/redwoodroom.htm	Roscoes * (507) 285-0501 603 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904 http://www.roscoesbbq.com
Roscoes Express * (507) 281-4622 3456 E Circle Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906 Across from Paragon Chateau Movie Theaters http://www.roscoesbbq.com	Sontes * (507) 292-1628 4 3rd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 http://www.sontes.com
Twigs Tavern and Grille * (507) 288-0206 401 6th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 Best Western Soldiers Field http://www.twigstavernandgrille.com	Valentino's Pizza & Pasta * gluten-free pizza (507) 281-2100 130 Elton Hills Ln NW, Rochester, MN 55901 http://valentinos.com
Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar * gluten-free pasta and pizza (507) 280-6232 7 First Ave SW Rochester MN 55902 http://www.victoriasmn.com	Whiskey Creek 1705 South Broadway Rochester, MN 507-288-6551
Whistle Binkies gluten-free beers and ciders (507) 289-9200 3120 Wellner Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906 http://www.whistlebinkiespub.com	Whistle Binkies on the Lake (507) 424-1227 247 Woodlake Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904 http://www.whistlebinkiespub.com
Wong's Restaurant (507) 288-3730 1654 Highway 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901 Hillcrest Shopping Center	zpizza * (507) 424-0440 111 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904 The Shops at University Square (Galleria) http://www.zpizza.com
Zorba's Greek Restaurant * (507) 281-1540 924 7th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901	Z Zest Culinary Market & Wine Cafe Chef's Tasting Choice (507) 424-0080 1190 16th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 http://zzestmarket.com

 

SE Minnesota Area

Blooming Grounds Coffee House They have good gluten free pizzas. They have gf crusts, you pick the toppings and they'll cook it up. They also have gf cookies from a bakery in Chanhassen. (7/2010) (507) 474-6551 50 East 3rd Street, Winona, MN http://www.bgcoffeehouse.com	Blue Heron Coffeehouse (507) 452-7020 162 W 2nd St, Winona MN 55987 http://www.blueheroncoffeehouse.com
Bogus Creek Restaurant This restaurant has great food and atmosphere. It’s located in Stockholm, WI, a fun, artistic, shopping adventure town on the Mississippi River. Take Wabasha Bridge over and it’s just beyond Pepin. Ask for the owner. (715) 442-5017 Stockholm, WI	The Brickhouse Pub & Grille gluten-free pasta, bread, and pizza (651) 388-9999 433 Main St, Red Wing MN http://www.thebrickhousepubandgrille.com
Central Park Coffee Co (507) 451-4242 113 North Cedar Avenue Owatonna, MN 55060-2303 http://www.centralparkcoffeeco.com	Hubbell House * 502 N Main St Mantorville, MN 55955 (507) 635-2331 http://www.hubbellhouserestaurant.com
The Old Market Deli (507) 263-8888 331 Mill St W, Cannon Falls MN 55009 http://www.theoldmarketdeli.com	Quarter Quarter (507) 886-5500 25 Center St, Harmony MN

Always ask for the gluten-free menu. That way they know it is being used and keep it on hand. You will also need the regular menu that describes the dishes and gives the prices.

Always remind them -- no bread or croutons and that you are gluten intolerant. Thank them and be gracious. We are so happy they take extra effort and care to make our food gluten-free.

Call the chef ahead at a non-busy time (3-4:00) if you are going to a restaurant that does not have a GF menu. When possible, tip a little more.

Hidden Sources of Gluten

Beware of ordering roast beef au jus in restaurants; it is likely that the restaurant now purchases it in single serving cryovac-wrapped packages, with "au jus" juices included. These juices are usually not gluten-free. Also, the "au jus" served with your meal could have been made from a wheat-containing stock base. Beware of cold cuts or self-basting turkeys that often have wheat added.

Beware of soups, flavor enhancers, gravies and sauces in restaurants. Ask about their ingredients, and if unsure, ask to have them omitted from your food. Marinara sauce is almost always GF.

A restaurant's proprietary blend of spices is usually not GF. Premixed seasonings are usually not GF. Wheat is used in the mixing process and isn't listed on the label. Ask that they not be used in your meal. Ask if your meat has been marinated. Most soy sauces and bottled marinades are not gluten-free. Ask for un-marinated meat if possible.

Potato chips and corn chips often contain wheat or have been manufactured using wheat. Best to avoid them unless you know the brand. French-fried potatoes could have a wheat flour coating to make them crisper.

Cross Contamination

Not only must we be cautious about the ingredients in food, we must also be aware of the possibility of cross contamination. Cross contamination is when a gluten-free product comes in contact with something that is not gluten-free, and loses its gluten-free status.

If it is not practical to have a section of the counter top set aside for preparing gluten-free food only, always make sure that the counter space you are using to prepare gluten-free food is freshly washed to ensure it is free from crumbs or flour dust.

Make sure any pots, utensils, etc., that are used for other foods are thoroughly scrubbed before using them for gluten-free foods. In the case of something like muffin tins, paper liners may be worthwhile. When slicing gluten-free meats, the utensils or meat slicer must be cleaned after cutting gluten-containing meats. Also, take care not to stack the slices on the same plate or overlap with gluten-containing slices. The thermometer used to check temperature of cooking meats or of buffet dishes can contaminate gluten-free items, if not washed before touching them.

Fried foods can be contaminated when cooked in oil where battered foods have previously been fried. Grilled foods (steaks) can be contaminated if the grill is not cleaned after cooking gluten-containing food. At the table, be careful when sharing a butter dish with others who are eating bread. Check for crumbs.