Flint Farmers Market Gluten Free Options
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If you’re planning a trip to Flint, Michigan you really need to stop by the Flint Farmers Market. They have quite a few gluten free dining options, plus a wine shop and an upstairs bar. Read my blog post to learn more about this award winning market.
While people like to talk smack about Flint, we have a lot of great things to offer. From science and art museums to auditoriums and more, there are so many reasons to visit Flint. One of the highlights of our downtown area is the Flint Farmers Market, which everyone should visit. Make sure to stop at Hills’ Cheese Stand!
Where is the Flint Farmers’ Market?
The Flint Farmer’s Market has been located in many places in its 150 year history. It moved to downtown Flint in 2014, and it wow located at 300 E. First St. Readers named it “America’s Most Loved Farmers’ Market” in 2011. In 2021, CNN named the Flint Farmers’ Market one of the Top 10 markets in the country.
The market offers ample parking and is located near the MTA Transit Station. It is situated close to the University of Michigan – Flint campus, and I- 475.
When is the Flint Farmers’ Market Open?
Regular market days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, year round. Some businesses are open on additional days, such as Steady Eddy’s and The Market Tap.
Other Market Features
The Flint Farmers Market building also houses the Hurley Children’s Center, which is open Monday thru Friday. They offer well child visits, vaccinations, nutrition counseling, post-operative follow up, and much more.
The market also offers a hall for rental, and a demo kitchen used to teach about healthy eating. In addition, there is a commercial kitchen that allows vendors to prep for their stalls.
What Vendors Offer Gluten Free Options?
I spent some time interviewing some of the inside food vendors at the Flint Farmers’ Market, asking about their gluten free options. I did not talk to outside market vendors, as they mostly sell produce. Below I share some of their answers with you.
Lori’s Clean Cuisine – 100% Gluten Free
1) Why did you choose to offer a completely gluten free menu?
I try to eat gluten-free most of the time because it makes me feel better all the way around. For me, it was hard to find true gluten-free/clean options that I wanted. That was the main reason I chose to be a farmers market gluten-free Vendor. Not to mention, there were very few options here at the market as well.
Another service, I take pride in, is offering to work with customer dietary restrictions. I can do this by substituting ingredients when needed. That’s also why I do not pre-make my bowls.
2) I know that everything is gluten free, and that you offer vegan options. Is your menu also completely free of any other allergens,such as soy?
I try very hard to avoid soy. Whenever I have a recipe that calls for soy sauce, I will always use Braggs amino liquids or coconut aminos
95% of what I do is also dairy free. All of my bowls are dairy free unless a customer chooses to add cheese or they choose one of my homemade dressings that has a Greek yogurt for a base. And the only freezer meal that contains dairy is my ranch chicken chili.
I also use all organic ingredients, as much as I possibly can. Non GMO, for sure. Lastly, I have a little “grocery store” filled with organic & gluten free products.
3) What steps do you take when preparing meals with other allergens, such as peanuts?
Since my number one seller is my Pad Thai Bowl (which contains peanuts) I can never say that I’m peanut free. However, if someone lets me know of a peanut allergy, everything is wiped down, new gloves and utensils are used, etc
4) Do you use oats or oat milk in anything you prepare?
I use organic gluten free sprouted oats when needed. My go to milks are unsweetened almond and unsweetened coconut milk
5) Do you have any desserts at your stall (I think i noticed other snacks like chips, etc.)
I just started selling my Chia Fruit Salsa, Pineapple Mango Pico de Gallo, sweet and spicy Mango Salsa and Rainbow Fruit Cups.
Late spring thru Fall I’ll have gourmet chocolate covered frozen bananas. Dairy free options are available too.
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Sweet Peaces Vegan Bistro
At Sweet Peaces we offer a gluten free bakery, pantry staples, snacks, and daily soup. I follow a vegan diet, and opened Sweet Peaces to cater to people who do not eat animal products. We added more gluten free friendly items as demand grew over the past 10 years.
To avoid cross contact, we use tongs and gloves. We wipe down all prep areas thoroughly 3 times. Our bakery case contains only gluten free baked goods, which are prepared in a dedicated gluten free space.
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Say Cheese 810
Instead of offering gluten free pasta, they allow you to build your own Cheesy Potato Bowl. While they do not have a separate dedicated gluten free prep space, they do take precautions for gluten free customers. When preparing a potato bowl, they change gloves, use separate utensils, and cook gluten free orders in a separate pan. They do state that gluten free items are cooked in a shared convection oven.
“Thank you for messaging me! We try our best to keep potatoes from cross contact of any other food source. Gloves and utensils are all new and clean for guests with a gluten allergy and only used once. The next bowl gets clean utensils.” There is no upcharge for gluten free orders.
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Steady Eddy’s – Sit Down Restaurant
Gluten free options at Steady Eddy’s include omelettes and sandwiches made on gluten free bread. They do charge extra for gluten free bread, which is noted on the menu. My favorite sandwich is their veggie club.
They do not have a dedicated prep space for gluten free meals. However they do change their gloves and use separate utensils. They also have a separate toaster for gluten free bread. In addition, they offer many vegetarian options.
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SOS Ice Cream (Scoopful of Sweetness)
We offer several ice cream flavors that contain no gluten. S.O.S. Ice Cream serves Hershey brand ice cream, plus a few flavors from an independent dairy. For those who can’t eat dairy, we also serve Hershey’s Oatmazing ice cream.
We have designated and sanitized scoops. We do not double scoop (which means we don’t scoop 2 different flavors with the same scoop). If a customer prefers, we will open a new container. We personally have gluten dietary restrictions in our family, and we want everyone to feel comfortable.
We have gluten free cookies, cones and starting soon we hope to carry homemade gluten free waffle cones. Homemade ice cream cakes are in the future as well.
We carry gluten free cake pops and can accommodate special orders as well.
We offer gluten free milk shakes, and clean/sanitize every blender after each milk shake is made.
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Market Tap
I love visiting the Market Tap. Located upstairs at the Flint Farmer’s Market, they offer delicious adult beverages and often have live music. They have many hard cider options, either on tap or in cans. In addition, The Market Tap offers wine and spirits, including Michigan made Gypsy vodka.
They offer extensive outdoor patio seating, with a gorgeous view of downtown Flint. **Note, The Market Tap is also open on Friday, in addition to the regular Tuesday / Thursday/ Saturday schedule.
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Other Flint & Genesee County Gluten Free Options
There are many neat place to visit in Genesee County. That includes the Capital Theater, Sloan Science Museum, the Flint Children’s Museum, and so much more. I’m a huge fan of the many murals around the Flint area.
As for gluten free dining options, Flint Crepe Co. offers gluten free crepes. The Social House on Fenton Rd offers many gluten free options, and Teta’s Grill in Flushing has an extensive gluten free menu. Brothers Brunch House in Burton makes amazing gluten free pancakes, and has a dedicated prep space.
Stay tuned for a later blog post about more Flint gluten free dining options.
Address, Hours and Contact Info
Flint Farmers Market
300 E 1st St, Flint, MI 48502
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Market Tap is open on Fridays. Steady Eddy’s is open on additional days.
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The Flint Farmers Market is one of many Michigan gluten free dining options I recommend on my blog. Looking for options in bigger cities? Check out my suggestions for Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. Plus, check out my Michigan gluten free baker list!