if you're in the area...

... of Overland Park and Kansas City, KS, there are a couple of restaurants I tend to visit when I'm in town that either have a specific gluten free menu or are familiar with celiac and will point you in the right direction on their menus.

Fortune Wok
If you're like me and get an occasional hankering for sweet and sour chicken, this is the place for you... actually-- if you like any type of Chinese food, you should definitely check this place out. They have a fairly extensive gluten free menu and are really knowledgeable about preparing foods gluten free. Tasty.

2 locations in the Overland Park area-- 11236 W 135th St., (913) 239.8646, and 14537 Metcalf Ave., (913) 681.8863


Bravo!
I sorta got my hopes up after reading a bit about this restaurant online... apparently some locations have complete gluten free menus including pasta and pizza. While this location doesn't have a wide array of options, the chefs are aware and knowledgeable about celiac and will help direct your meal selection.

5005 West 117th St., Leawood (913) 661.9207

Lidia's
I come here every time I am in the area and always keep my fingers crossed that Sarme will be on the menu (it is right now!). While I did discover a wayward crouton in a salad a few visits back, I haven't had a bad experience recently... but of course, I always recommend talking with your server and letting them know. This trip also opened my eyes to the joy of Frico with mushrooms and rosemary. Yum.


101 West 22nd St., Kansas City (816) 221.3722

There is also a neat little pizza place in the area that is definitely worth checking out: Waldo's. In addition to a straight gluten free crust, they also have vegan and dairy free options available.


1543 NE Douglas St., Lees Summit (816) 875.2121, 7433 Broadwa St. Kansas City (816) 363.5242