Flourless Finds
Looking for doughy, tasty delights without the gluten? These restaurants and bakeries are worth the drive.
Duke’s Bakery
This entirely gluten-free establishment features a full-service breakfast and lunch menu, plus a bakery counter serving up sweet treats including muffins, cupcakes, whoopie pies and more. Indulge in chicken and waffles with candied bacon and drizzled maple mustard, or sample the eggs Benny without a second thought for the gluten-free, dairy-free roll. The restaurant also offers mocktails made with Ritual Zero Proof gluten-free alcohol alternative, as well as a holiday ordering menu featuring everything from cookie trays to chicken Parm. dukesbakeryglutenfree.com
Alice’s Diner
This hometown joint on the Tiverton line ensures diners no longer have to choose between comfort fare and eating out at a celiac-safe restaurant. Alice’s Diner offers gluten-free versions of diner standards including omelets and fish and chips, while non-gluten-averse diners will enjoy digging into Portuguese specialties like malassadas and Portuguese eggs Benedict. Be sure to check out the pastry case on the way out, with a daily selection that includes gluten-free treats like cupcakes and sweet rice pudding. facebook.com/alicesdiner
Sweet Rose Cafe
This vegan cafe across the street from Charlton Memorial Hospital brings new meaning to the phrase, “Eat your greens.” The plant-based paninis and breakfast sandwiches — think cheesy chickpea, roasted butternut squash and sweet potato and black bean burger — are available on gluten-free bread or wraps, and the bakery features a rotating selection of gluten-free cookies, cupcakes and breakfast items. thesweetrosecafe.com
Barrett’s Alehouse
This Fall River standard with two locations in the city offers gluten-free buns and pizza crust to satisfy all your savory cravings. Check out the raw bar at the waterfront location, or hit up North Main Street for a Big Mike pizza featuring a thousand island base, hamburg, diced onions, pickles and special sauce or a Portuguese burger in the form of Portuguese peppers, fried egg and linguica aioli on a patty. barrettsalehouse.com
The Cove Restaurant & Marina
This riverfront spot with boat parking and views of Battleship Cove has an extensive selection of gluten-free entrees and apps clearly marked on its menu. Enjoy the shrimp Mozambique in a spicy garlic saffron sauce or grab an Italian pizza with salami and prosciutto on a cauliflower crust. Traditionally fried items like boneless chicken tenders and codfish tacos can be prepared broiled or grilled to prevent cross-contamination. cove392.com