11 restaurants to visit in Columbus

Gluten-free consuming continues to rise in reputation, from individuals realizing their intolerance to the protein present in sure grains, to others who simply wish to make a change of their weight-reduction plan.

Gluten is troublesome for individuals with celiac illness, who can not digest protein present in wheat, barley, or rye, which damages a part of the small gut and may disrupt the absorption of vitamins.

When a product is characterised as gluten-free, it usually means merchandise freed from wheat, rye and barley and their derivatives. Nevertheless, the FDA permits meals with gluten-free labels to include lower than 20 components per million of gluten, the bottom that may be reliably detected in meals.

Most eating places and bakeries at this time have gluten-free choices or variations of their menu gadgets, together with Glad Little Treats, Pattycake Bakery, Marcella’s, Bareburger, and extra — nevertheless, the next are locations in and round Columbus devoted to utilizing gluten-free components.

In honor of Nationwide Gluten-Free Day on Friday, begin the yr off with these gluten-free eating places and bakeries to go to in Central Ohio:

Bibibop

As of 2021, Columbus-based Korean fast-casual chain Bibibop’s menu is now one hundred pc gluten-free. The gluten-free meals service licensed restaurant continues to supply build-your-own bowls, with white or purple rice, candy potato noodles, and salad as a base, and gluten-free proteins toppings, and sides with vegetarian and vegan choices obtainable.

Test particular person areas for his or her hours.

Bake Me Glad

Bake Me Happy, at 500 E. Whittier St. in Schumacher Place and at North Market Bridge Park in Dublin, is thought for its gluten-free treats loved by everybody, comparable to its oatmeal creme clouds, brown butter Rice Krispies, quinoa flake monster cookies, pop tarts, donut muffins, unicorn bars, mini bundt desserts, brownies, blondies, scones, and extra.

Hours are Tuesday by Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Extra:Bake Me Happy moves after buying former post office building at Whittier and Parsons

Portia’s Cafe

All the meals served at Portia’s Café is vegan, gluten and GMO-free and natural, and regionally sourced every time doable. The cafe serves muffins, wraps, oatmeal, granola with yogurt, waffles and residential fries for breakfast; salads, soups, wraps, bowls, quesadillas, and “mac ‘n cheeze” for lunch and dinner; and mousse, parfait, macaroons, and extra as desserts. Espresso, smoothies, tea, and kombucha are additionally obtainable.

Hours are Monday by Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to three p.m.

Gluten-Free from The Dipped

The Dipped Donut in Delaware has opened an all-gluten-free spinoff, Gluten-Free from The Dipped, in the identical constructing as its authentic bakery at 256 S. Sandusky St. The bakery and licensed gluten-free facility provides cinnamon and pecan rolls, crescent rolls, tortellini salad, whoopie pies, mini bundt desserts, pop tarts, deep dished pizza, scones, rolls, bread and extra.

Hours are 7 a.m. to eight p.m. every single day.

Greenhouse Canteen + Bar

One in all a handful of correct eating places on this listing, Greenhouse Canteen + Bar, at 1011 W fifth Ave. in Fifth by Northwest, stays the one American location of the Australian chain. The completely vegan and gluten-free menu is wide-ranging, with dishes like Korean rice desserts, jackfruit enchiladas, pumpkin alfredo gnocchi, eggplant moussaka, Morrocan chickpea crepes, tacos, salad, desserts, and extra.

Hours are Tuesday by Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to three p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Cherbourg Bakery

Cherbourg Bakery, at 547 S. Drexel Ave. in Bexley, serves treats and savory gadgets freed from gluten, nuts, and dyes, together with quiche, bread loaves, strata, donuts, muffins, bars, cookies, madeleines, scones, and petit-choux, stuffed with vanilla or chocolate cream. The bakery notes the double lemon bars are a finest vendor.

The bakery additionally sells its personal flour, freed from gluten, gum and nuts.

Hours are Tuesday by Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Choripan Argentine Grill

Choripan Argentine Grill, at 5927 Karric Sq. Dr. within the Karric Sq. Buying Heart in Dublin, isn’t solely gluten-free, but in addition nut, grain, soy, sugar, and seed oil-free. However there’s a lot left to select from on the menu, together with selfmade artisanal empanadas with quite a lot of filling choices, wings, pizza, soups, sandwiches and burgers, desserts, and extra.

Hours are Tuesday by Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to eight p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to eight p.m.