Your Best Gluten Free Airport Food Options

Locations in this article:  Dallas, TX Indianapolis, IN Miami, FL Portland, OR Salt Lake City, UT San Diego, CA
image credit: Prateek Karandikar

image credit: Prateek Karandikar

Airport food isn’t always known for its healthy options and it’s even harder for those with special dietary needs.

It’s estimated that one in three Americans has opted for a gluten-free diet, according to a study done by the NPD Group. In fact, gluten-free sales reached $4.2 billion in 2012 and are expected to rise to $6.6 billion in 2017.

It’s looking like the gluten-free movement is only getting bigger. The good news is that airport restaurants are working to make more gluten-free options available for travelers.

imagesCalifornia Pizza Kitchen: At CPK you can choose from several gluten-free pizzas such as chicken barbecue, margherita and pepperoni . You can also select gluten-free appetizers such as asparagus and arugula Salad or white corn guacamole with chips. For a full list of CPK’s gluten-free menu click here.

Chili’s: You can get a gluten-free burger with mushrooms and Swiss cheese, and a chicken Caesar or Cobb salad. Soup options include chicken and green chile, or the loaded baked potato soup. Click here for a full list of Chili’s gluten-free menu.

Wolfgang Puck Express: This chain offers a lot of variety on their gluten-free menu. You can get anything from apple and endive salad to sweet fennel sausage pizza. You can also choose from their gluten-free appetizers, including a seasonal soup or pan-toasted mussels. All of their gluten-free options are under $20. Click here for a list of their menu items.

Screen Shot 2013-11-14 at 7.05.41 PMBut, gluten-free options are NOT limited to the large-scale chain restaurants.

  •  The Counter: Located at Miami International and San Diego International Airport, has an entire gluten-free menu. You can design your own burger or choose from a variety of their signatures burgers with a gluten-free bun. Signature burger options include the Old School burger, taco turkey, and a veggie burger. Check out the menu here.
  • Flying Elephants: At Portland International Airport in Oregon, this restaurant gives you the option to make any menu item gluten free. Options include house salads as well as a healthy Sak Lunch menu options that contain vegan, wheat free, gluten free, and dairy-free options. Click here for their menu.
  • Cantina Loredo: Inside Dallas International Airport, you can enjoy Mexican food without wheat tortillas. You can have their gluten-free tacos al carbon or their guac and gluten-free chips. Check out the complete Cantina Loredo’s menu.
  • French Meadow Bakery Cafe: In Salt Lake City International Airport,  this cafe offers gluten-free options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their food is organic and their breads are yeast-free. Click here for their menu.
  • Cafe Patachou: At Indianapolis International Airport in Indiana, you can get anything on their menu gluten-free with an extra charge of a $1.50. Sandwiches can be made gluten-free, with options like the roasted turkey breast or their patachou bagel with smoked salmon.  Click here for their menu.

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By Camilla Rambali for PeterGreenberg.com