This gluten-free guide to New Hampshire will help you plan your next adventure in the Granite State!
Guide updated February 2022. Please be aware that dining options are subject to change in accordance with recent COVID safety guidelines. Some places in this guide may only be offering delivery or takeout. Please check their website or social media for the most up-to-date information. Keep supporting your local places!
Conway, New Hampshire
Dylan and I spend a lot of time exploring and eating gluten-free in New Hampshire. Our love of traveling and hiking the White Mountains has given us ample opportunity to get a good handle on the gluten-free scene.
In this gluten-free travel guide to New Hampshire, you'll discover dedicated gluten-free facilities, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more. This post is divided by the regions of New Hampshire we have spent the most time exploring, going from north to south across the state. There are other places out there to explore, we just haven't been there yet!
NOTE & DISCLAIMER
Everyone’s experience with celiac disease is different. Dedicated gluten-free facilities are usually the safest places to go, and you’ll see those listed here. For non-dedicated facilities and restaurants, I only recommend places I have visited or where clear protocols are in place for celiac diners.
My experience is not your experience. This gluten-free guide to New Hampshire is a list of suggestions to point you in the right direction. Restaurants can change. Use your own judgment and only eat where you feel safe doing so.
Gluten-Free New Hampshire: A Celiac Travel Guide
This gluten-free guide to New Hampshire was originally written and published online for Gluten-Free Living. I have updated and condensed the information here to include the most accurate and up to date spots for celiac diners.
Hampton & Portsmouth, New Hampshire
About Hampton & Portsmouth
Though New Hampshire has the smallest coastline of any state (it’s less than 20 miles!), the beaches of Hampton and Rye still provide plenty of fun in the sun, nightlife, and delicious seafood. The elegant mansions along the coastline will make you swoon, and to see the beach even in winter is like something out of a storybook!
In Hampton Beach, the strip is the place to be. The bungalows, shops, pubs, and live music make Hampton especially popular in the summer months. If you are looking for entertainment, try catching a show at the Casino Ballroom. They offer concerts, comedy shows, and more!
Portsmouth is a historic port city along the water with an excellent downtown atmosphere. You can spend the day walking the pier, strolling the shops and 17th-century homes, or sampling some of their gluten-free specialties in the Market Square area. I would highly recommend stopping at the Salt Cellar for really cool salt products - it's such a neat place!
Gluten-Free in Hampton & Portsmouth
Gluten-Free Territory
100% dedicated gluten-free and nut-free bakery!
Hampton is known for a 100% dedicated gluten-free bakery - Gluten Free Territory!
This homemade and family-run business of baking delectable gluten-free sweets has been featured on the New Hampshire Chronicle and at the New England Gluten-Free Expo. Their products are definitely worth a taste! You can find them online or in person at places like Hampton Natural Foods or Tuscan Market in Portsmouth (featured on the Google Map above).
My Favorites: Their cheesecake brownies are some of the best gluten-free sweets I have EVER had! Try them and their cowgirl cookies for a fantastic dessert or snack!
You can also purchase Gluten-Free Territory products online, but fair warning- they never last long! Barbara and Arielle, the owners, are fantastic ladies and so friendly. You won't be disappointed.
Order your own gluten-free treats from their online store or discover where in New Hampshire you can find their products! Follow GFT on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with what they are baking.
Fresh Press
100% Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan place in downtown Portsmouth. This place is great - lovely outdoor seating area as well. Plenty of hot and cold bowls, smoothies, acai, juices, and more - all gluten-free!
Fresh Press has other locations in Portsmouth and one in Boston that should be reopening soon. For more information about Fresh Press visit their website or follow them on Instagram & Facebook.
Mr. Mac's: NO LONGER IN PORTSMOUTH
December 2021 UPDATE: Mr. Mac's has closed their Portsmouth location and now only is located in Manchester, NH. Learn about Mr. Mac's menu offerings or follow Mr. Mac's on Facebook and Instagram.
If you can tolerate dairy, consider having the best macaroni and cheese of your life at Mr. Mac’s.
Mr. Mac's can make 95% of their entrees gluten-free, utilizing gluten-free pasta. They have separate prep spaces, separate cheeses for gluten-free orders and cook each gluten-free macaroni and cheese individually in its own container. Mr. Mac's has excellent protocols for celiac diners and each macaroni and cheese comes out with its own "Gluten-free" wooden label! Be sure to tell the waitstaff when you place your order and they will explain their protocols for you.
My Favorites: Try the Cheeseburger Mac - complete with lean ground beef, Cabot cheddar, and American cheese, or choose to make your own.
The Friendly Toast
The Friendly Toast is a great family-friendly (haha) stop!
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available all day at this diner and family-friendly stop! With locations all over New England (including Burlington, Vermont!), The Friendly Toast has everything from breakfast staples like eggs to sandwiches, burgers, and entrees. They have dedicated kitchen spaces for celiac diners, cognizant staff, and each gluten-free meal comes with an allergy stick. They also serve gluten-free toast that is made separately in the oven to prevent cross-contamination.
Discover all of the locations of The Friendly Toast and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Popovers on the Square
Popovers on the Square is a cafe and catering company offering sandwiches, salads, soups, and their signature item - popovers! You can dine in or take an order to go. Don't worry, they have gluten-free popovers that are out of this world good!
While they are not a dedicated gluten-free facility, Popovers makes efforts to accommodate customers with dietary restrictions. Popovers On The Square has dedicated areas for preparing gluten-free foods, including many naturally gluten-free items on their menus. They prepare their popovers separately as well. Most items on their menu that include bread can be modified to be made gluten-free! Be sure to tell the waitstaff when you place your order.
My Favorites: Tomato Soup with a side of GF popovers
Learn more about Popovers on the Square and how to place your order online, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
110 Grill
Another Americana bar and grill not to be missed is 110. Their gluten-free menu options are incredible and include ice cream sundaes, nachos, burgers, pulled pork mac and cheese, sandwiches, salads, and more! They bring gluten-free rolls to your table and all gluten-free meal items come with an allergy stick. The staff is well-trained in gluten-free and allergen protocols.
My Favorites: Pulled pork mac and cheese, flourless chocolate cake!
For more information about 110 Grill, visit their website, Facebook page, or Instagram. They also have another location in Manchester, in Boston, and the North Shore.
Salem, Manchester & Concord, New Hampshire
About Salem, Manchester & Concord
Salem is just over the border from Massachusetts in New Hampshire. Though small, It's home to New England's amusement park known as Canobie Lake, farms, communities, and restaurants. As you journey north on I-93 into New Hampshire, Salem is one of the first towns you will drive through.
Manchester sits along the Merrimack River in southern New Hampshire after Salem. It’s one of the most populous cities in New England an easy stopping point from Boston if you are continuing north for a vacation or weekend away. Make sure you stop at Boards & Brews downtown. It's a bar with hundreds of board games!
Concord is the capital of New Hampshire. with historical sites and government buildings. You can visit the capitol building, stroll the shops downtown, or visit the local farms and outdoor beauty in the surrounding area!
Gluten-Free in Salem, Manchester & Concord
It's All Good In The Kitchen
100% Gluten-Free Facility
This small dedicated gluten-free bakery serves sweet and savory treats in a completely gluten-free facility! You can order cakes, cookies, pies, bread, and other baked goods online or visit their shop in person in Salem, New Hampshire. They are closed on Sundays so plan accordingly.
This husband and wife team that runs It's All Good In the Kitchen are happy to share their gluten-free baked goods with those who cannot tolerate gluten in their diets. You can place your order online or follow them on Facebook.
Bite Me Kupcakez
100% Gluten-Free Facility
Bite Me Kupcakez is another 100% dedicated gluten-free bakery and cafe, just south of Manchester in Merrimack. They are known for their cupcakes, of course, but you can also get delicious grilled cheese sandwiches and paninis!
This gluten-free and nut-free facility was established in 2017, but the owners have been baking gluten-free treats for years before that. On their website, you can place an order for catering or discover where to find their products at local stores in the Manchester area.
Bite Me Kupcakez also has its own shop where you can visit for snacks, drinks, breakfast, lunch, and sweets! They are closed on Sundays and Mondays, so plan accordingly. Check out Bite Me Kupcakez through their website or follow them on Facebook.
Tucker's Breakfast
Tucker's is a recent discovery of ours on a trip north to Canada, and I can't believe we've lived without this delicious breakfast spot for so long! They have an incredible dedication to gluten-free and celiac diners, a cognizant staff, and scrumptious menu choices. With options like hashes, pancakes, gluten-free toast, omelets, french toast, eggs benedict, and more, Tucker's is an amazing choice for breakfast, brunch, or lunch in New Hampshire.
Gluten-free items are clearly marked on their menus and Tucker's has a dedicated kitchen space, oven, utensils, fryer, and ingredients for their celiac diners. And their food is fantastic!
My Favorites: Hash with Poached Eggs, Sausage & Sweet potatoes!
There are multiple locations of Tucker's in New Hampshire - five in total! Tucker's Breakfast has locations in Hookset, Dover, New London, Concord, and Merrimack. Read their full menu online and follow Tucker's on Facebook and Instagram.
Remember, there is also a Mr. Mac's in Manchester!
Conway & The White Mountains of New Hampshire
About The White Mountains
Conway is the gateway town to the White Mountains. There are five and dime stores, candy shops, parks, an antique train station with a scenic railroad, and plenty of restaurants. In this area, you can also find numerous outdoor activities from hiking to ski resorts and even ziplining! This is our favorite place to go during all seasons of the year for the best escape in nature. Get a look at our favorite hikes in this area.
Gluten-Free Conway & White Mountains
Bagels Plus
Bagels Plus has your morning bagel fix with a gluten-free twist. They have plain and everything bagels gluten-free, and they are homemade! Just ask to have yours toasted separately, which they are happy to do with a dedicated toaster. They also will change gloves, and since their grill top only cooks meats, you can have a bacon egg, and cheese bagel, pictured here!
These bagels are raved about in the White Mountains- especially the gluten-free ones! Get their bagel menu or follow Bagels Plus on Facebook.
The Local Grocer
If you are vacationing in the White Mountains or Conway area, there is a Hannaford Supermarket in North Conway that has a great selection of gluten-free food. Additionally, The Local Grocer is another excellent stop for gluten-free products. They are an organic supermarket that also has a cafe with juices and smoothies.
Discover more information about The Local Grocer by visiting their website or Facebook page.
McKaella's Sweet Shop
In downtown North Conway, among the cute shops and across from the railroad station, there's an ice cream shop on the corner called McKaella's Sweet Shop. While visiting in June of 2021 during a heat wave, I was desperate for something to cool off. This sweet shop has their own homemade popsicles that are gluten-free and vegan, and they hit the spot!
The popsicles use local fruits whenever possible and were absolutely scrumptious!
For more information about McKaella's Sweet Shop, visit their Facebook page.
Peace of Mind Baking Company
100% Gluten-Free Facility
Peace of Mind is a dedicated gluten-free bakery that is also free from peanuts, dairy, egg, and soy! The sky is the limit here with their tasty gluten-free treats, from whoopie pies, to cookies, donuts, and even pizza crusts.
For more information on their hours, visit their website or check their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Wicked Fresh Craft Burgers
For a delicious burger and fries with a special sauce that rivals In-N-Out, Wicked Fresh Craft Burgers can’t be beaten!
With a dedicated fryer, gluten-free buns, and absolutely outstanding loaded fries, you’ll be counting down the days until you can have their burgers once again! Wicked Fresh grows their own herbs used in their sauces and the staff will take special care with gluten-free orders. They have dedicated prep areas, grills, and fryers, too!
My Favorites: Build Your Own GF Burger with a side of fries & aioli sauce!
Discover their awesome menu or follow Wicked Fresh Craft Burgers on Facebook and Instagram.
Schartner Farm
If you visit Conway in the months of June and July, you can spend the day hiking Cathedral Ledge and snack on some freshly grown strawberries from Schartner Farm North!
Schartner Farm opens every summer, and they sell their own fresh jams and jellies in addition to their mountain-grown berries. You can pick your own strawberries here and enjoy these delicious fruits at the peak of the summer season. They also have a drive-thru option where you can get berries already picked for you, plus their amazing jams/jellies.
Their strawberries are beyond sweet, and you can use them at home to make tarts, scones, chia jam, and more! Get the latest growing information from Schartner Farm by following them on Facebook.
Final Thoughts: Gluten-Free Guide to New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s natural landscape will leave you speechless regardless of what time of year you visit. You can spend your days exploring the outdoors, hiking the mountains, or strolling the coast. Whatever part of New Hampshire appeals to you, dining gluten-free won’t be a challenge. You can travel across the granite state and use this gluten-free guide to New Hampshire for a delicious and safe adventure!
Looking for more gluten-free travel guides in New England?
Head into Boston for more gluten-free donuts at Kane's Donuts.
Check out the North Shore of Boston for the best breakfast sandwiches on homemade gluten-free herb & cheese bread at Crave.
Explore The Green Mountain State of Vermont and discover gluten-free beer at the first dedicated GF brewery in New England: Red Leaf!
Go for a hike in New Hampshire and get the juiciest GF burger and fries with a homemade sauce (dedicated fryer, too!)
Wander up the coast of Maine for gluten-free donuts and Colombian arepas.
Sample all of the gluten-free drink choices in New England with breweries and cideries that are 100% gluten-free.
Have you ever been to New Hampshire?
What are your favorite gluten-free New Hampshire spots?
Let me know in the comments if there are places I should add to this gluten-free guide!
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Stephanie Ragucci says
Definitely check out Troy's Fresh Kitchen in Derry!
Jennifer Fitzpatrick says
Thanks Stephanie, will do!