Finding great gluten free restaurants in Breckenridge is easier than it used to be, and if you are craving pizza, Tin Plate Artisan Pizza is one of the best places to start. We build our pies on a gluten free crust sourced from a family-owned Denver bakery, and for guests with a serious allergy we bake it on a separate oven deck to reduce cross contact. Add our house dairy-free vegan mozzarella and you have a pizza almost everyone at the table can share. Below is our honest local guide to gluten free dining in Breckenridge, from artisan pizza to breakfast, burgers, and a nicer sit-down dinner.
Breckenridge is a genuinely friendly town for gluten free eaters. It is a mountain resort that sees thousands of visitors a week, so most kitchens here are used to celiac and gluten-sensitive guests and are happy to talk through their prep. You will still want to call ahead for a severe allergy, but the days of surviving on a plain salad are long gone. For the wider picture, our complete guide to the best restaurants in Breckenridge maps out the whole dining scene, and this piece zooms in on where to eat gluten free.
Gluten Free Pizza in Breckenridge: Start at Tin Plate
If gluten free pizza in Breckenridge is what you are after, we would love to feed you. Tin Plate lives in a restored 138-year-old mining cabin at 110 S. Ridge Street, and pizza is what we do. Our signature crust is a 72-hour cold-fermented sourdough, but we know not everyone can eat it, so we keep a dedicated gluten free crust from a trusted family-owned Denver bakery on hand. For guests with a serious gluten allergy, we bake that crust on a separate oven deck to reduce cross contact, and we are always glad to walk you through our handling when you call ahead. Good pizza takes time. The best pizza takes time and quality ingredients, and that care extends to the gluten free pie too.
Top your gluten free crust however you like, from our 12-hour braised short rib to a simple house-made red sauce and basil. If you are dairy free as well, our vegan mozzarella melts and stretches like the real thing, so a gluten free and dairy free pizza is very much on the table. We are a walk-in spot with no reservations for the main dining room, and the west-facing patio with its Ten Mile Range views is a lovely place to eat one. See the full list of pies on our menu, and if you want to compare notes on the town’s pizza scene, we break it all down in our guide to the best pizza in Breckenridge.
Tin Plate is not the only spot making gluten free pizza in Breckenridge. Piante Pizzeria at 520 S Main Street is a fully plant-based kitchen that also offers a gluten free crust, which makes it a great choice when someone in your group is eating both vegan and gluten free. Fatty’s Pizzeria at 106 S Ridge Street, a longtime downtown favorite, offers a gluten free crust too, and it is a fun, family-friendly stop for a casual slice after a day on the mountain. Between the three, a good gluten free pizza in Breckenridge is genuinely easy to find. For the downtown pizza scene block by block, see our guide to Main Street pizza in Breckenridge.
More Gluten Free Friendly Spots Around Town
Pizza is not the only game in town. A couple of other verified-open Breckenridge spots do right by gluten free guests:
- Empire Burger (500 S Main St): a busy Main Street burger joint that keeps gluten free buns on hand, so you can still get a proper burger without the wheat. Salads and bowls round out the gluten free choices. For more burger picks around town, see our guide to the best burgers in Breckenridge.
- Columbine Cafe (109 S Main St): a beloved local breakfast spot with gluten free options to start the day. For more morning ideas, see our roundup of the best breakfast in Breckenridge.
Gluten Free Options for a Nicer Dinner
When you want to dress it up a little, several of Breckenridge’s upscale rooms handle gluten free requests with real care:
- The Hearthstone (130 S Ridge St): a longtime fine-dining favorite in a historic Victorian, with gluten free appetizers and entrees and a kitchen that is used to accommodating.
- Aurum Food & Wine (209 S Ridge St): a creekside spot with a seasonal menu and staff who are happy to guide gluten free guests through their options.
- Blue River Bistro (305 N Main St): a warm bistro where many dishes, including the steaks and salmon, can be prepared gluten free on request.
If it is a full Italian dinner you are picturing, several of these ideas overlap with our guide to Italian restaurants in Breckenridge, where gluten free pasta and pizza come up often.
Tips for Eating Gluten Free in Breckenridge
A few things make gluten free dining in Breckenridge go smoothly. Call ahead if you have celiac disease or a severe allergy, and ask specifically about shared fryers, prep surfaces, and whether a separate cooking area is used, since that is where cross contact usually hides. Weekends and holiday weeks get busy, so a quick heads-up gives the kitchen time to take extra care. And do not be shy about asking your server: mountain town restaurants field these questions constantly, and most are glad to help you eat well and safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Breckenridge have good gluten free restaurants?
Yes. Breckenridge is a busy resort town, and many of its kitchens are experienced with celiac and gluten-sensitive guests. You will find gluten free pizza, burgers, breakfast, and upscale dinners, with spots like Tin Plate, Piante Pizzeria, Fatty’s Pizzeria, Empire Burger, Columbine Cafe, and The Hearthstone all offering gluten free choices.
Does Tin Plate have gluten free pizza?
Yes. Tin Plate offers a dedicated gluten free crust sourced from a family-owned Denver bakery, and for guests with a serious allergy we bake it on a separate oven deck to reduce cross contact. We also have vegan mozzarella, so a gluten free and dairy free pizza is possible. Please call ahead so we can confirm our current handling for your needs.
Where is the best gluten free pizza in Breckenridge?
For a gluten free crust made with real care, Tin Plate at 110 S. Ridge Street is a strong pick. Piante Pizzeria on South Main Street is a good fully plant-based option that also offers a gluten free crust, and Fatty’s Pizzeria on South Ridge Street is a longtime local favorite with a gluten free crust as well. All three are walk-in friendly, so gluten free pizza in Breckenridge is easy to track down.
Are there gluten free breakfast options in Breckenridge?
There are. Columbine Cafe on South Main is a local favorite with gluten free breakfast choices, and several cafes around town keep gluten free baked goods and customizable morning plates. See our best breakfast in Breckenridge guide for more.
Come In for a Gluten Free Pizza
Whether you are gluten free by necessity or by choice, Breckenridge has room at the table for you, and so do we. Tin Plate is walk in, no reservations needed for the main dining room, so swing by 110 S. Ridge Street, grab a seat on the patio, and let us make you a pizza. Take a look at the menu to plan your order, and remember: good pizza takes time, and the best pizza takes time and quality ingredients.