Columbus Gluten Free Lunch/ Dinner

Choripan Argentine Grill (100% Gluten Free) (Dublin, OH)

For many years, I’ve attended the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celiac Disease Conference. It was during one of these trips that I visited Choripan Argentine Grill. EVERYTHING is gluten free, and delicious. Well known for their empanadas, they also serve fries, pizza, wings and more. 

Bi Bi Bop Asian Gril (100% gluten free) (Polaris Shopping Center)

This national fast casual chain serves Asian inspired cuisine, and all of it is gluten free. It’s a place where you can build your own bowl, or you can choose one of their suggestions. I love the purple rice and sweet potato starch noodles. 

True Food Kitchen (Easton Town Center)

I visited True Food Kitchen while I was in Texas, and loved every bite. Kitchen staff are well trained in gluten free protocols. I highly recommend the Charred Cauliflower, the Spaghetti Squash, and the Lasagna Bolognese. Cooper’s Hawk is also located in the Easton Town Center, and offers fantastic gluten free options. 

Bareburger (Short North Arts District)

True story. The first time I met Erica Dermer from Celiac and the Beast, we went to lunch at Bareburger. And I locked my keys in the car. Between that experience and their dedicated fryer, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Bareburger. If it’s on the menu, get the Duck bacon. Trust me on this. 

Condado Tacos (Polaris Shopping Center, Dublin + 5 more locations)

My friend Cindy from Vegetarian Mamma introduced me to Condado Tacos, and I LOVE it. (There are 6 locations in Michigan.) Most of the menu is gluten free. Vegetarian and gluten free options are clearly marked on the menu. Get the queso. It’s so good I could drink it. There’s a Condado Tacos near the Columbus Zoo, too. 

Cap City Diner (Dublin, Gahanna & Columbus/Grandview) 

While I’ve not personally been to Cap City Diner, it’s on my bucket list of Columbus gluten free dining options to visit. They have a dedicated fryer, with fries, chicken strips, fish and more on the menu. They even have gluten free desserts! I hear rave reviews about this place all the time. 

Molly Woo’s  (Polaris Shopping Center) 

Molly Woo’s, like Cap City Diner, is part of the Cameron Mitchell restaurant chain. Each restaurant in their chain takes excellent care of gluten free diners. One of their chefs came to the Nationwide Children’s conference and explained the precautions they take for all food allergies and dietary restrictions. I was impressed. Please note that reservations are recommended for all of their restaurants, because they’re so popular. 

Preston’s Burgers (North Market)

Preston’s Burgers is the sister busines to Bake Me Happy, which is a dedicated gluten free bakery. And yes, they have dedicated fryers and gluten free fried chicken. I’ve not been here yet, but hope to go the next time I’m in town!

Columbus Gluten Free Baked Goods/ Dessert

Bake Me Happy (Columbus & Dublin)

Bake Me Happy is a 100% dedicated gluten free bakery. I love their pop tarts, and their gluten free version of Zebra cakes. Truly, there’s nothing here that I haven’t loved. The staff are great, too! 

Cherbourg Bakery (Bexley/ East Columbus)

I’ve been a loyal Cherbourg Bakery fan for YEARS. Seriously. My first visit there was in 2013, and I visit this quaint dedicated gluten free and nut free bakery every time I’m in town. Technically it’s in Bexley, just barely on the outskirts of Columbus. (They also have a location near Cincinnati.) Cherbourg is down the street from Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, which I highly recommend visiting as well. 

Gluten Free Biscuits By Daddy-O

Everything at this Gluten Free Biscuit shop is gluten free. In addition to biscuits, they’be also added pizza to their menu. In addition to selling hot biscuits, you can also buy their mixes.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream (Downtown, Polaris, Dublin and 5 more locations)

If you’ve bought Jeni’s Ice Creams at your local grocery store, visiting them in person is even better. They have so many ice cream with gluten free inclusions, like their Gooey Butter Cake. Just let them know you have Celiac Disease, and they’ll scoop from a fresh tub. (Fun fact- Jeni’s Ice Cream Headquarters are in Columbus!)

Fully Gluten Free Bakehouse (formerly The Dipped Donut) – Delaware

Fully Gluten Free Bakehouse transitioned to a 100% gluten free bakery. My friend Cindy LOVES these donuts, and raves about them all the time. They even have dairy free options. It’s located in Delaware, which is north of Columbus. 

Places to Visit in Sylvania/ Toledo

If you’re traveling from Michigan, Sylvania will be on your way to Columbus. Don’t miss these great stops! There is also a BiBiBop Asian Grill in Toledo. 

Organic Bliss

Organic Bliss Deli and Bakery is a gluten free bakery and deli. They have great sandwiches, smoothies, and more. *Note- they do have non gluten free bread (made off premises) available for sandwiches, so be sure to clarify you want your sandwich made on gluten free bread. 

Natalie’s Cake Library

This new gluten free baker offers delicious gluten free desserts, and accommodates additional dietary restrictions. She also uses sprinkles made from natural dyes. She also has experience making dairy free, vegan, grain free and refined sugar free treats.

Erin Ann’s

As their Facebook page mentions, this business offers “consciously crafted ice cream, food, coffee & treats in the heart of Downtown Sylvania. Everything is dedicated gluten free, dye-free, soy- free & seed oil free with many other allergy accommodations.

Favorite Columbus Attractions to Visit

The Franklin Park Observatory and COSI Museum of Science and Industry top my list of favorite sights to see. The Experience Columbus website offers many more ideas, too. For more suggestions in Columbus and the rest of Ohio, check out the website, Visit Ohio Today. 

**Please note. Not all chain locations are on this map. I shared only a few to give you an idea of what’s around you. 

These are just a few of the great gluten free dining options in Columbus, and the surrounding suburbs. Do you have a different favorite place to visit? Let me know in the comments, and please share what steps they take to prevent cross contact. 

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Long Standing Relationship

Truth be told, I’ve been buying from Bake Me Happy for years. I can’t remember who originally introduced me to them. It may have been my friend VegetarianMamma, their booth at the (now shuttered) Columbus GFFA Fest or the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Conference. (P.S. The date for the 2019 conference is November 2nd.) Either way, seeing Wendy’s or her staff’s smiling faces always makes my day.

100% Gluten Free Bakery in Columbus, Ohio

Nothing makes me happier than a dedicated gluten free prep space. Especially in regards to baked goods. It gives me such comfort to walk into Bake Me Happy and know that everything is gluten free. Nothing is off limits. Cookies, muffins, pop tarts. We can eat it ALL!

Treats and Coffee

Over the years, Bake Me Happy has grown greatly. The first time I visited in 2015, their store offered a small counter. Now, they have at least twice the space, and a separate coffee counter. (They serve Thunderkiss Coffee.) When you enter, you’re greeted by a large display of gluten free deliciousness. It’s SO hard to choose!

Gluten Free Versions of Your Childhood Favorites

Bake Me Happy offers nostalgic treats. Miss Twinkies? Their “spongies” are almost identical. Lamenting the inability to order traditional Girl Scout Cookie flavors? They stock gluten free versions of those during the year? Longing for Little Debbies? They make little gluten free snack cakes that will transport you to happy memories.

Other Places to Find Bake Me Happy Goodies

The main Bake Me Happy adorns a corner in Merion Village. However, one can find their goodies at many places in greater Columbus. Their website states they can be found at Raisin Rack, Columbus State, and at the Ohio State University gluten free concession stand. 

Community

Bake Me Happy offers more than just baked goods. They offer community. Literally, there’s a large community posting section on one far wall. But beyond that, they offer other locally made products (even gluten free baked goods) in the fridge in their lobby.

They help build community for those who are on the fringes as well .They donate to non-profits that aide those with autism and Flying Horse Farms, that provides camping experiences for those with disabilities and illnesses. This is definitely a business that believes that we all deserve a place to belong.

Other Columbus Favorites

As mentioned in my Cherbourg Bakery post, I love Columbus. Read that article to find my favorite eats and activities. Also, if you’re driving from Michigan to Ohio, stop at Organic Bliss Deli and Bakery in Toledo along the way! Or rear my latest post about eating Gluten Free in Columbus.

Bake Me Happy Locations, Hours and Contact Information

Bake Me Happy
500 E Whittier St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 477-3642
Tues – Fri 7 am – 4 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am – 4 pm (Closed Monday)

6750 Longshore Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 683-8787
Mon & Tues 9 am – 5 pm, Wed- Sun 9 am – 6 pm

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**I have not been paid nor compensated in any way for this post. All thoughts and opinion are my own.**

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Gluten Free Love At First Bite

In 2013, I discovered the most wonderful dedicated gluten-free bakery. I was returning home from vacation with my parents in South Carolina. On our last day of driving, we stopped off at Cherbourg Bakery, just outside of Columbus, Ohio. I’m so thankful for the Find Me Gluten Free App for listing places like this!

Based on their signage, I’m assuming Cherbourg Bakery is named after the quaint seaside region of Cherbourg in the north of France. The inside of the Cherbourg Bakery definitely had a French cafe feel to it. In addition to baked goods, you’ll also find pour over coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice.

Gluten Free, Nut Free, Gum Free

Cherbourg Bakery has so many delectable items. I wish I could have eaten them all! Their website  states that their products are “made with minimally processed ingredients, from as many local resources as we can muster.” Their baked goods are free from gluten, nuts and dyes. They also use no gums or starches from potatoes or beans.

During that first visit, I perused their wares. I was salivated at each of them, wishing I could buy the whole store. Luckily, the staff let me sample a few before I purchased them. Over the years, I’ve grown increasingly fond of their egg strata. They make is with “caramelized onion, chevre, basil and sun-dried tomatoes.”

On that first trip, I had trouble deciding what to buy. I ended up walking away that day with a S’mores bar, (which is make from gingersnaps), an Espresso brownie (which my husband adored), and a Cherbourg Bakery polenta cake. I’m so glad that the staff allowed me a sample of the polenta cake, or I may have missed it! It has a mild sweetness with a hint of citrus, and the savory flavors of the corn and rosemary.

The next time you are in the greater Columbus area, I HIGHLY suggest visiting Cherbourg Bakery. Whether you eat gluten free or not, your taste buds will greatly thank you. Try one of their famous double lemon bars!

Cherbourg Bakery – Columbus
541 S Drexel Ave
Bexley, OH 43209
(614) 725-4560
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Cherbourg Bakery – Cyprus (Cincinnati)
1804 Race St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 827-9767

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Other Columbus Favorites

Since this first visit, I’ve traveled to Columbus many times. Each year I drive to the GFFA Fest, and I often go to the Celiac Conference at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This city holds many great things to do!

Cultural Activities

• COSI Museum – This is THE most awesome hands on museum I’ve ever been to. With or without children in tow, this is an adventure you don’t want to miss.
• Franklin Park Conservatory– Imagine all of the world’s most amazing flowers all in one place. That, my friends, is exactly what Franklin Observatory has to offer. Go in the spring for the butterflies!
• Columbus Zoo – If you like Jack Hanna, this zoo is a MUST VISIT. Jack is the director of this zoo, and there are so many amazing animals here!

Other Gluten Free Food Finds

• Bake Me Happy – One of three dedicated bakeries in the Columbus area, I LOVE their scones. Wendy and her crew specialize in the Little Debbie type treats you love, as well.
• Portia’s Cafe– This 100% gluten free cafe offers many vegetarian options. Read about Portia’s Cafe more on Vegetarian Mamma’s website.
• Bareburger – Hands down, my absolute favorite restaurant in the Columbus area. I could eat here every night!

Have you visited Cherbourg Bakery? What’s your favorite item there? Let’s reminisce about our favorite bakery together!

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