Traveling with a gluten-free diet can sometimes mean researching menus, asking lots of questions and settling for whatever option is available. In Monroe-West Monroe, the choices are getting a whole lot better. From a nationally recognized gluten-free hotel and bakery cases filled with treats to Southern brunch and pizza night, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the local food scene while eating gluten-free.

Hotel Monroe: Heirloom & Star Bar

Gluten-free travelers can now experience something especially unique in Downtown Monroe. Hotel Monroe, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is the first full-service hotel in the United States certified 100% gluten-free.

Inside the hotel, Heirloom serves elevated Southern cuisine throughout the day in a completely gluten-free restaurant. That means dishes that can often be off-limits, like fried favorites, waffles, beignets and desserts, are back on the table.

Head upstairs to Star Bar for rooftop views of Downtown Monroe along with craft cocktails and a menu of bites. Together, the hotel, Heirloom and Star Bar give gluten-free travelers the opportunity to enjoy an entire hotel dining experience without gluten.

Heirloom at Hotel Monroe

BUTTER: A Louisiana Bakery

Dessert is definitely not an afterthought at BUTTER. This 100% gluten-free Monroe bakery fills its cases with everything from cheesecakes and brownies to lemon bars, éclairs, cookies and other rotating treats. There are savory choices, too, making it worth a stop whether you're looking for breakfast or something sweet to take with you.

for His temple family foods

In Downtown West Monroe, for His temple family foods takes a fresh approach to comfort food. Its meals are 100% gluten-free and dairy-free and made with primarily organic ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, so lunch may look a little different each time you visit. You can also browse the market for prepared meals and family-style casseroles to take home.

Delta Biscuit Company

A Southern brunch spot might not be the first place you'd expect to find a gluten-free breakfast favorite, but Delta Biscuit Company has you covered. Order its golden waffle gluten-free and top it with fresh berries and maple syrup. Gluten-free pancake options are also available.

Gluten free waffle at Delta Biscuit

Flying Heart Brewing & Pub

Pizza night isn't off the table, either. In Downtown West Monroe, Flying Heart Brewing & Pub offers a gluten-free cauliflower crust option for its pizzas. Because Flying Heart's regular menu contains gluten and food is prepared in a shared kitchen, guests with allergies or celiac disease should talk with their server about preparation before ordering.

Flying Tiger Brewery & Pizza Bar

Across the river in Downtown Monroe, Flying Tiger Brewery & Pizza Bar also offers a gluten-free crust option for its handcrafted pizzas. Choose one of the restaurant's specialty combinations or build your own, and be sure to let the staff know about any food allergies when ordering.

Whether you're starting the morning with waffles, stopping for a bakery treat, meeting friends for pizza or sitting down to dinner, eating gluten-free doesn't have to mean missing out on the food experiences that make travel memorable.

In Monroe-West Monroe, there's plenty on the table.

Author

Sheila Snow

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Sheila Snow has spent nearly two decades championing the stories, flavors, and adventures that make Monroe-West Monroe shine. As Discover Monroe-West Monroe’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications, she leads a dynamic team that brings the destination to life through creative content, digital strategy, advertising, and public relations. Outside the office, Sheila is powered by coffee, fueled by pizza, and firmly believes ice cream counts as a food group. You’ll often find her with her family, wandering through museums, or finding “just one more thing” to buy while shopping around town.