Having a gluten-free lunch in Amsterdam is even more difficult than you think. Many restaurants have one or two options that are truly gluten-free. There is still a risk of cross-contamination. We have created a top 10 best lunch restaurants, so you don’t have to wander all over the city looking for a simple, gluten-free lunch.
Table of contents
- Best 10 gluten-free lunch restaurants in Amsterdam
- What are cross-contaminations?
- Contact restaurants in advance
- Frequently Asked Questions
Best 10 gluten-free lunch restaurants in Amsterdam
Do you follow a gluten-free diet? These are the 10 best gluten-free lunch restaurants in Amsterdam.
1 Rose & Vanillamust visit
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You’ve come to the right place for a delicious cake and lunch. Rose & Vanilla mainly specializes in gluten-free pastries, but they also offer a gluten-free, varying soup, sandwich and salad. This is also the right place for a high tea.
Valuation:
- Nice garden
- Varied cake menu
- Good service
Contact details:
Rose & Vanilla
First Constantijn Huygensstraat 74
Amsterdam
06-43985444
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2 Croque Madame
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Would you like to have a nice lunch without any worries? Then visit Croque Madame. The entire menu is gluten-free, so you don’t have to worry about cross-contamination. The menu is varied. There’s bound to be something you like.
Valuation:
- Friendly owner
- Hospitable staff
- Not much seating space
Contact details:
Croque Madame
Sint Annendwarsstraat 24a
Amsterdam
020-2213656
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3 Wild & The Moonmust visit
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In addition to the four locations in Amsterdam, you will also find Wild & The Moon in France and the United Arab Emirates. The entire menu is gluten-free, so you can have a worry-free lunch here. Wild & The Moon also strives for a better planet. They do this, for example, by using biodegradable packaging and sourcing all ingredients as locally as possible.
Valuation:
- Also vegan
- Quick service
- Different locations
Contact details:
Wild & The Moon
Arnold Schönberglaan 9
Amsterdam
020-2376399
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4 PIQNIQmust visit
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PIQNIQ is not an exclusively gluten-free restaurant, but they are good at taking allergies and intolerances into account. This way you have the option to replace the bread with gluten-free bread and the employees know exactly what you can and cannot eat. You’ve also come to the right place for a gluten-free high tea. The concept of PIQNIQ is as follows. You choose two, three, four or more dishes from the menu. You will then be served these together. In this way they try to convey the feeling of picnicking.
Valuation:
- Nice concept
- Pedro the house cat
- Good customizable menu
Contact details:
PIQNIQ
Lindengracht 59
Amsterdam
020-3203669
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5 SLA must visit
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At SLA they mainly serve healthy dishes. They call themselves a healthy fast food chain. You can find SLA in various cities in the Netherlands. On the SLA website they have a list of which ingredients you can and cannot eat. There is a possibility of cross-contamination, but they do their best to keep this chance as minimal as possible.
Valuation:
- Large portions
- Quick service
- Friendly service
Contact details:
SALAD
Utrechtsestraat 10HS
Amsterdam
020-8960694
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6 Bagels & Beansmust visit
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You have probably come across Bagels & Beans. They have branches throughout the country. Did you also know that they have gluten-free bagels? Please indicate in advance that you have a gluten-free diet and they will arrange the rest. Enjoy a bagel at home? Ask the staff for loose, gluten-free bagels. This way you can enjoy it at home for a while.
Valuation:
- Quick service
- Many locations
- Paying attention to allergies
Contact details:
Bagels & Beans
Roetersstraat 2 A
Amsterdam
020-8464310
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7 Flower Food & Drink
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You are welcome at Bloem Eten & Drinken from Tuesday to Sunday. This restaurant is vegan, but is also gluten and oat free. They do not make any dishes with ingredients that contain gluten. Looking for more restaurants nearby? Then also read our top 10 restaurants in Amsterdam East.
Valuation:
- Nice view of Artis
- Creative menu
- Friendly service
Contact details:
Flower Food & Drink
Bonded dock 36
Amsterdam
020-3300929
8 Craft Coffee & Pastrymust visit
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You’ve come to the right place for a quick, gluten-free bite. Enjoy a croissant for lunch or a delicious muffin for a snack. It is possible to eat on site, but there is not much seating space. Especially a very good bakery for a gluten-free diet.
Valuation:
- Friendly staff
- Fresh rolls
- Not much seating space
Contact details:
Craft Coffee & Pastry
Gerard Doustraat 103A
Amsterdam
020-8465586
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9 Blushing
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Blushing’s menu lists exactly which dishes are gluten-free. This way you can order without the feeling that you are giving the employees extra work. There are also dishes that are gluten-free with a few adjustments. The team is ready to help you with all these questions. There are also options for something tasty after lunch that are made without gluten.
Valuation:
- Quick service
- Large selection
- Nice location
Contact details:
Blushing
Paulus Potterstraat 30A
Amsterdam
020-3638081
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10 Pancakes Amsterdam
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Pancakes Amsterdam has 5 locations in the city. One of these is on Ruijterkade, right behind Amsterdam Central Station. You look out over the IJ and see the pound going up and down all day long. As a gluten-free option, it is only possible to order the Dutch pancakes. These are no less tasty than the others. Inform the employees and they will ensure that you enjoy the pancakes without any problems.
Valuation:
- Nice view
- Many locations
- Much choice
Contact details:
Pancakes Amsterdam
De Ruijterkade 35
Amsterdam
020-8204248
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What are cross-contaminations?
Cross-contamination is when bacteria transfer from one ingredient to another product. This often involves separating raw meat and other products, but this is also the case with a gluten-free meal. Suppose you order a gluten-free sandwich. Your own sandwich is indeed made with gluten-free products, but not everyone eats gluten-free. If the kitchen is not careful enough, traces of gluten will remain on your sandwich and you may still experience a reaction. That is why it is important that people in the kitchen use clean utensils, packaging and hands to prepare the food.
Contact restaurants in advance
Many restaurants like it if you indicate in advance that you have a gluten-free diet. This way they have the option to make your lunch truly gluten-free. The staff reads carefully about which dishes you can and cannot eat. Some restaurants on the list are already 100% gluten-free. Here it is less important to contact us in advance, because everything they do is already gluten-free. Always contact restaurants if you are unsure whether they have gluten-free dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cheapest gluten-free lunch spots in Amsterdam?
At Piqniq you can have a delicious, cheap lunch. A lunch of four items will cost you around 18 euros, but you will be full. Ask in advance which dishes are suitable for your gluten-free diet.
What are the most luxurious gluten-free lunch spots in Amsterdam?
In general, most gluten-free lunch spots have a similar look. You get the most luxurious atmosphere at Bloem Eten & Drinken. Here you have the option to choose a starter, main course and even dessert. Everything is gluten-free, so it’s also nice that you can choose your food without any worries!
What exactly does a gluten-free lunch entail?
A gluten-free diet means avoiding all products containing gluten. You are following this diet because you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. So you don’t eat ‘normal’ bread for lunch, because it is made from wheat, rye or barley. Nowadays, many restaurants offer gluten-free bread. Even the tiniest crumb from other bread will cause a reaction, so it’s really important to keep these separate.
