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Organic Gluten Free Restaurants in Austin, Texas

In 2008, "Popular Science" included Austin on its list of America's greenest cities, a designation that has certainly not been lost on the city's restaurant scene. The Texas capital city has no shortage of restaurants serving items prepared with organic and often seasonal and locally grown ingredients. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu items are also popular menu features at these restaurants.

Snack Bar
- Snack Bar is a vegetarian and American cuisine restaurant in Austin's South Congress neighborhood. The Austin eatery's menu consists entirely of breakfast and brunch menu items, all of which use organic and locally grown ingredients. Menu items like the tofu migas, Belgian waffles and the Latin salad can optionally be prepared to accommodate vegan and gluten-free diets. Balsamic beets, spiced beans and the soup du jour are among the restaurant's gluten-free small plates, while black bean tacos, satay and Mediterranean bruschetta are gluten-free entrée options. Snack Bar serves a range of beers, wines and sake, in addition to a host of local and organic coffees and teas.
  
  Snack Bar
  
  1224 South Congress Ave.
  
  Austin, TX 78704
  
  512-445-2626
  
  snackbaraustin.com
Kerbey Lane Café
- Kerbey Lane Café serves breakfast and brunch natural, organic, vegetarian and gluten-free items throughout the day. Since opening in 1980, the café has expanded to include several locations throughout the city, including in Austin's South Lamar neighborhood. While all Kerbey Lane menu items are prepared using only the most sustainable ingredients, the restaurant has a separate gluten-free menu for those who avoid the allergen. Green enchiladas, the chicken verde omelet and a fajita salad are all featured on the café's gluten-free menu. Kerbey Lane's full menu includes appetizers, sandwiches and Mexican American fare like enchiladas and tacos. Additionally, the Austin eatery features vegan, seasonal and children's menus.
  
  Kerbey Lane Café
  
  2700 South Lamar Blvd.
  
  Austin, TX 78704
  
  512-445-4451
  
  kerbeylanecafe.com
Eastside Café
- The Eastside Café opened in 1988. Today the café specializes in organic and vegetarian American cuisine and is known for producing many ingredients on its own farm. Eastside Café's offerings also include such gluten-free items as chicken enchiladas and rosemary-skewered pork tenderloin entrées, as well as brunch selections like migas and smoked salmon benedict. Patrons of the East Austin eatery can also indulge in a range of organic salads, enchiladas, sandwiches and pasta dishes like artichoke manicotti or smoked salmon ravioli. Eastside Café's chef specials change daily. The wine list includes pink, red and white wines and changes periodically.
  
  East Side Café
  
  2113 Manor Rd.
  
  Austin, TX 78722
  
  512-476-5858
  
  eastsidecafeaustin.com