Five UW-Madison Area Restaurants Offering Gluten-Free Menus

Madison Dining and the Gluten-Free Student Experience

Navigating college life is demanding enough without the added friction of hunting down safe meals. For students with dietary restrictions, campus proximity often dictates what they can safely eat between classes. Five local establishments situated within a 20-minute bus ride from most places on campus currently offer dedicated menus, allergy protocols, or entirely gluten-free kitchens.

Campus-Area Cafes and Restaurants with Dedicated Gluten-Free Options

The Madison Chocolate Company, located at 729 Glenway St., operates a celiac-friendly kitchen producing gluten-free pastries. The cafe features items like triple chocolate muffins and sea salt caramel lattes in a bright, study-friendly environment.

For those closer to the capitol, Lucille Madison at 101 King St. provides a menu featuring wood-fired pizza, steel-pan nachos, and flourless brownies. The restaurant clearly labels its menu items, implements protocols for limiting cross-contact, and serves bowls alongside outdoor lake views and Wednesday night live jazz performances.

Upscale dining is available at The Everly, located at 2701 Monroe St., where the kitchen maintains an allergy-labeled menu featuring Buffalo chicken wings and a Friday gluten-free fish fry.

As a staple of UW-Madison, The Nitty Gritty at 223 N Frances St. features a separate gluten-free menu equipped with a dedicated fryer. Diners can order roasted garlic burgers, fries, and chocolate shakes in a welcoming atmosphere.

Ice Cream Social, located at 2421 University Ave., operates as a 100% gluten-free ice cream shop. The business serves creative flavors such as browned butter and caramelodramatic in gluten-free waffle cones while raising funds for various social causes.