Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Provo & Orem (2026)

Abigail Giordano Senior Writer, Provo.com

Finding gluten-free food in Provo has gotten easier over the past few years, though it still requires more planning than in larger cities. This guide covers restaurants with genuine GF awareness — not just places that will take the bread off your plate and call it gluten-free.

Best Gluten-Free Dining Options

Restaurants with Strong GF Menus

Communal — The seasonal menu regularly includes naturally gluten-free dishes, and the kitchen is knowledgeable about cross-contamination. Tell your server about celiac or sensitivity at the start — they'll guide you through safe options. The vegetable dishes and protein mains are often GF by default.

Slate Restaurant — Mediterranean cuisine leans naturally gluten-free. Many of the small plates — grilled meats, vegetable dishes, seafood — avoid gluten entirely. The kitchen takes allergies seriously. Ask your server for the current GF options.

Bombay House — Indian cuisine is one of the most naturally GF-friendly options in Provo. Most curries, rice dishes, and tandoori meats are gluten-free. Skip the naan (wheat-based) and focus on the rice and curry selection. The lunch buffet works well — just avoid the obvious breaded items.

India Palace — Similar GF advantages to Bombay House. The extensive menu gives you plenty of rice-and-curry combinations that avoid gluten entirely.

Fast-Casual GF Options

Café Rio / Costa Vida — Build a bowl with rice, protein, beans, and toppings. Skip the tortilla and flour-based options. Both chains are reasonably GF-aware.

Cubby's — Lettuce-wrap any burger for a protein-heavy, GF-friendly meal. The fries are cooked in a shared fryer, so they may not be safe for celiac.

Guru's Café — Açai bowls and several menu items can be prepared gluten-free. Ask about specific dishes.

Naturally GF Cuisines in Provo

Thai restaurants — Many Thai dishes are rice-based and naturally gluten-free, though soy sauce cross-contamination is a concern. Thai Simple Dish can accommodate GF requests — communicate clearly.

Mexican spots — Corn tortilla tacos at Street Tacos Don Joaquin are naturally GF. Most taco fillings are gluten-free, and corn tortillas avoid wheat entirely.

Tips for GF Dining in Provo

Always communicate directly. Tell your server about your needs at the start of the meal. "Gluten-free preference" vs "celiac disease" will get different levels of kitchen care.

Call ahead for serious allergies. If you have celiac, calling the restaurant before arriving lets the kitchen prepare properly rather than scrambling during service.

Grocery options are strong. Smith's, Trader Joe's, and Walmart all carry extensive GF product lines. If restaurant options feel limited, Provo's grocery stores have you covered for home cooking.

For the full restaurant landscape, see our 25 Best Restaurants in Provo.

Abigail Giordano

Senior Writer

Abigail Giordano is a senior writer at Provo.com covering student life, family resources, and community events across Utah Valley. Her writing focuses on making Provo more accessible and navigable for newcomers, students, and families — the practical guides that help people feel at home faster.