Free-from restaurants in Columbus

Woodhouse Vegan

Columbus · Vegan

The entire venue operates as a fully vegan restaurant, café, and bakery. Every dish and every ingredient is 100% vegan.

WOODHOUSE Bakery + Coffee Shop

Columbus · Vegan

The venue is a 100% vegan bakery and coffee shop. Every review and listing source confirms that all food is vegan; the menu is completely plant-based. No animal products are used in any dish.

4th & State

Columbus · Vegan · Vegetarian

According to its own claim, the restaurant is 100% vegan, and multiple third-party sources confirm this. Because every dish is plant-based by design, no dedicated vegan labelling is necessary.

Agni

Columbus · Fine dining

Multiple HappyCow reviews state the kitchen alters every course to be vegan upon request, and that menu accommodations are part of the restaurant's culture.

Gluten Free Biscuits by Daddy-O

Columbus · Bakery · $⁠$

This venue operates a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The owner runs the kitchen and uses only certified gluten-free ingredients alongside naturally gluten-free ones.

Heirloom Café

Columbus · Cafe · $⁠$

Heirloom Café markets itself as a vegan and vegetarian café on its homepage, a clear commitment to vegetarian offerings. The menu is heavily plant-based. Blog coverage reinforces this vegetarian identity.

Portia's Cafe

Columbus · Vegan · Cafe

The venue states it uses no animal products in any of its foods, and the entire menu is plant-based. No animal-derived ingredients are present in the kitchen, making it reliably vegan.

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Tasty Dawg

Uptown District · Vegan · Vegetarian

Menu offers a gluten-free bun option ($1.50 upcharge) and staff are trained to avoid cross-contamination by using a separate microwave and cleaning the prep area.

Pierogi Mountain

Columbus

The menu clearly marks vegan items with a dedicated icon, and the venue states at least half the menu is always vegan.

Marcella's

Columbus · Fine dining · Italian

Marcella's marks gluten-free friendly options on the menu and staff are generally knowledgeable, but the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing foods and is not dedicated gluten-free.

The Pearl

Columbus · Brunch · Seafood

The Pearl's menu marks gluten-free items and a dedicated fryer is widely reported by community reviewers.

Brassica in the Short North

Columbus · Mediterranean

A Spokin campus guide states the kitchen is "completely nut free," though that information comes from a single user review, not the venue itself.

Basi Italia

Columbus · Italian · $⁠$

The official FAQ states many dishes are gluten-free or can be made so, and gluten-free pasta is available.

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Comune

South Columbus

The menu uses (v) and (v+) tags to identify vegan and vegan-modifiable dishes, and per-item allergen statements list animal-derived ingredients. The kitchen is plant-forward but shared; no dedicated equipment is noted.

Agape Mediterranean

Columbus · Fast food · Greek

A bullet point in the Vegan column marks vegan menu items on the official allergen guide.

Roots Natural Kitchen

Columbus · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$

Roots Natural Kitchen is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, but staff are trained to change gloves, wash hands, and sanitize surfaces when notified of an allergy.

Trattoria Roma

Columbus · Italian · Fine dining

Trattoria Roma offers a separate gluten-free menu with marked items like GF pasta, bruschetta, and bread. Multiple reviews report knowledgeable staff who ask about allergies and can guide options.

Mazah Mediterranean Eatery

Columbus · Mediterranean · Greek

The venue's own menu marks vegan items clearly, and multiple HappyCow reviews confirm knowledgeable staff who direct vegans to suitable choices and are used to leaving off yoghurt sauce and feta.

Crunchwerks

Columbus · Mexican · Vegan

The menu lists a dedicated 'The Vegan' crunch, a 'Vegan Walking Taco', a 'Vegan Taco Trio', and several items that are vegan as-is or can be made vegan, such as Queso & Chips, Crunch Dip Trio, and Crunch Tots.

SŌW Plated

Upper Arlington · Vegan · Vegetarian

Items are marked VEG on the menu and there are many vegetarian-friendly dishes. The shared kitchen carries all major FDA allergens but staff are accustomed to dietary requests.

Scotty's Cafe

Columbus · Brunch · Cafe

Scotty's Cafe offers gluten-free bread as a substitute on most breakfast and lunch items, and the owner has been reported to personally instruct staff to note 'Celiac' on orders.

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Columbus · Steak · Fine dining

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse provides a separate gluten-free menu and staff are reported to be knowledgeable and accommodating. The kitchen is not dedicated and cross-contamination is possible.

Astra Rooftop

Columbus

Astra Rooftop marks some gluten-free items on its menu (flatbread, lobster mac and cheese) and has had knowledgeable staff reported by one diner, but the kitchen is shared and uses a common fryer for shrimp.

Forno Kitchen + Bar

Columbus

The kitchen reports that vegan options are available when staff are told about the need. No allergen-marked menu or dedicated equipment has been noted.