Whether you’re living a gluten-free lifestyle or are besties with someone who is, finding a restaurant to accommodate your needs can be stickier than the gluten protein itself. So we’ve made your non-gluten life easier by rounding up the best gluten-free friendly spots in the city.

Tok-sel lima beans at Mayan Cafe | Photp by @mayancafenulu

📍The Silly Axe Cafe

2216 Dundee Rd.

The axe may be silly — chopping out gluten and wheat — but their 100% gluten-free menu is no joke.

TryThis: Roast beef sandwich with grilled onions and horseradish + their top 8 allergen friendly apple pie.

📍Street Grub and Hops

3922 Shelbyville Rd.

This grub hub specializes in street food from around the world with gluten-free items clearly identified on the menu.

TryThis: Carolina Gold street wings + Royale with Cheese

📍Mayan Cafe

813 E. Market St.

Mayan Cafe might have the most thorough allergen information on their menu with GF, dairy + vegan modifications.

TryThis: Tok-sel lima beans + the cochinita pibil pork dish

📍Naive Kitchen + Bar

1001 E. Washington St.

It’s no surprise this West Coast, veggie-centric restaurant in NuLu has gluten-free dishes for brunch, lunch + dinner, but they’re serving up more than just GF buns and salads — so much more.

TryThis: Pecan pancake topped with caramel and bourbon candied pecans + General Tso’s cauliflower

📍ROC

1327 Bardstwon Rd.

Inspired by the cuisine of Sorrento, Italy you don’t have to pass on a traditional pasta dish here — order any of the pastas gluten-free.

TryThis: Spaghetti al Pomodoro

📍El Mundo

2345 Frankfort Ave. + 1767 Bardstown Rd.

Enjoy margs + classic Mexican dishes which are indicated gluten-free on the menu.

TryThis: Enchiladas smothered in house mole + Oaxacan chocolate Pots De Crème

Stir-fry at Joy Luck | Photo by @louisvilleveganfoodie

📍Joy Luck

1285 Bardstown Rd. + 9850 Von Allmen Ct.

Indulge in stir-fries and rice noodle galore with this well indicated GF menu.

TryThis: Pork with vegetables in garlic sauce + singapore noodles

📍Heart & Soy

1216 Bardstown Rd.

Louisville’s premier vegetarian and vegan restaurant is also serving up 15+ GF dishes.

TryThis: Sweet rice balls + Korean cellophane noodles

📍Flora Kitchenette

1004 Barret Ave.

Looking for a gluten free morning? Look no further than the breakfast options here including GF donuts. TryThis: Carrot lox toast

📍River Road BBQ

3017 River Rd.

With the exception of buns and cookies everything they make is gluten free.

TryThis: Texas Plate piled high with pulled pork, brisket, chopped chicken, spare ribs, sausage link + 2 sides

📍LouVino Highlands

1606 Bardstown Rd.

This Southern-style restaurant and wine bar has 70+ wines to pair with several of their gluten friendly options.

TryThis: Brussels sprouts salad + Faroe Island salmon with pea puree and edamame roasted corn succotash

📍Hog Father Pizza Shop

1216 Bardstown Rd.

Does the moon hit your eye like a big pizza pie? Get any Hog Father pizza with a cauliflower crust.

TryThis: Lou City Slab topped with city ham, arugula, pickled red onion + gorgonzola crumbles