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Numerous readers have requested an easy-to-reference list of venues offering gluten-free options for pick-up. The following list is not comprehensive of all restaurants offering gluten-free dishes; however, it intentionally includes bakeries and restaurants which are known for employing responsive, gluten-free protocols (including dedicated fryers, kitchen spaces, etc.) that allow them to serve food items which are safe for most.
Nonetheless, you are still advised to ask questions, verify that gluten-free protocols are being used, and advocate for yourself in order to ensure you will receive a safe meal.
These are tough times, so please be kind and tip well.
Gluten-free Bakeries
Blooming Lotus
2215 E North Ave., (414) 212-8010
www.blbmke.com
Dedicated allergy-friendly facility, vegan, celiac friendly
Blooming Lotus offers a daily selection of baked goods for curbside pick-up. Watch their Facebook page for selection and ordering information. You can also shop their online store for select items.
Molly’s Gluten-free Bakery
N47 W28270 Lynndale Rd. (HWY JK), Pewaukee, (262) 369-1404
Mollysglutenfreebakery.com
Dedicated gluten-free facility, allergy friendly, celiac friendly
Mor is taking regular pre-orders for gluten-free items that can be picked up at the bakery on given days. Watch their Facebook page for details.
Mor Bakery & Cafe
2018 S 1st St., (414) 249-3316
Morfoodsmke.com
Dedicated gluten-free facility, allergy friendly, celiac friendly
Mor is taking regular pre-orders for gluten-free items that can be picked up at the bakery on given days. Watch their Facebook page for details.
Restaurants
Beans & Barley
1901 E. North Ave., (414) 278-7878
beansandbarley.com
Celiac friendly
Beans & Barley is offering carry-out daily between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.. Orders can be placed online or by phone. Use the app Toast TakeOut or place order by phone for pick-up.
Beerline Cafe
2076 N. Commerce St., (414) 265-5644
beerlinecafe.com
Dedicated kitchen space, gluten-free menu, celiac friendly
Beerline Cafe is offering pre-paid curbside pick-up and delivery Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Place your order online for pick-up or delivery and keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates.
Café Manna
3815 N. Brookfield Rd., Brookfield, (262) 790-2340
cafemanna.com
Allergy-friendly protocols, gluten-free options, celiac friendly
Cafe Manna is offering curbside pick-up Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. View their takeout menu online. Bottled beer and half-bottles of wine are also available for carry-out.
the cheel
105 S. Main St., Thiensville, (262) 236-9463
thecheel.com
Gluten-free options, celiac friendly
The cheel is offering curbside pick-up Wednesday through Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m., with pre-orders accepted starting at noon. "The cheel express" menu will feature fish fry every day annd puri tarkari (Himalayan tacos) on Thursdays. The cheel will also offer cocktail kits featuring the Down in Mexico, Spiced Yeti and Moscow Mule along with bottles of wine and beer for pick-up. Call to place your order.
Fixture Pizza Pub
623 S. 2nd St., (414) 736-8709
fixturepizza.com
Gluten-free menu
Fixture will offer curbside or in-house pickup for carry-out orders as well as free delivery for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Call or text orders to (414) 736-8709.
Kim's Thai
938 W. Layton Ave., (414) 282-8687
Kimsthairestaurant.com
Dedicated kitchen space, allergy-friendly protocols
Kim's Thai is offering carry-out Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Call to place your order for pick-up.
Lazy Susan
2378 S Howell Ave., (414) 988-7086
lazysusanmke.com
Allergy-friendly protocols, celiac friendly
Lazy Susan is offering a limited menu for takeout Wednesday through Friday (and some Saturdays. Watch their Facebook page for weekly offerings or sign up for their weekly newsletter. Orders should be placed by phone (preferably the day before pick-up); food can be picked up at the restaurant's takeout window. Cash is preferred.
Miss Molly’s Cafe & Pastry Shop
9201 W. Center St., (414) 249-5665
missmollyscafe.com
Gluten-free menu options, gluten-free protocols in place
Miss Molly’s is offering curbside pick-up and delivery of breakfast and lunch items Tuesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Orders can be placed online. Dinner kits are also available (view the selection and place your order here).
Ricardo's Pizza
5627 Broad St., Greendale (414) 421-1980
Ricardosgreendale.com
Gluten-free menu options, celiac friendly
Ricardo's offers online ordering for carry-out, plus curbside pickup during normal business hours.
Screaming Tuna
106 W. Seeboth St., (414) 763-1637
screamingtuna.com
Celiac friendly
Screaming Tuna is offering carry-out Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 3:30 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Call the restaurant to place your order for pick-up. You can also order delivery through Grubhub.
Stack'd Burger Bar
170 S. 1st St., (414) 273-7800
stackdburgerbar.com
Dedicated kitchen space, dedicated fryer, gluten-free menu, celiac friendly
Stack'd is offering curbside pick-up and delivery Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mix and match 6-packs of beer and bottles available. Call the restaurant to place your order.
Story Hill BKC
5100 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 539-4424
storyhillbkc.com
Dedicated kitchen space, gluten-free options
Story Hill BKC is offering carry-out with limited hours. Dinner will be available Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m., with pre-orders accepted beginning at 2 p.m. Brunch will be available Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with pre-orders accepted beginning at 8 a.m. Menus are available online. Please call the restaurant to place your order.
Tess
2499 N. Bartlett Ave., (414) 964-TESS (8377)
www.tess2499.com
Gluten-free protocols in place, celiac friendly
Tess is offering curbside pick-up for orders Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Options include entrees and family style options which feed up to four people. Place your order online for pick-up (scroll down to see ordering options). You can also call (414) 964-8377 or text (414) 732-4702 your order to the restaurant and specify pick up or delivery time. Delivery is also available within a two-mile radius of the restaurant for orders $30 or more; a $3 delivery fee will be charged.
Transfer Pizzeria Cafe
101 W. Mitchell St., (414) 763-0438
transfermke.com
Dedicated kitchen space, gluten-free options, celiac friendly
Transfer pizza is offering delivery or carryout from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Online ordering available.
Urban Beets Cafe & Juicery
3077 N. Mayfair Rd., (414) 763-7034
www.urbanbeetscafe.com
Gluten-free menu
Urban Beets is offering carry-out and delivery through Grubhub and DoorDash. Place your order online.
Wauwatiki
6502 W North Ave., (414) 323-7555
Wauwatikis.com
Dedicated gluten-free facility, gluten-free menu, celiac friendly
Wauwatiki is offering carry-out Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Orders can be placed online for pick-up.
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