With more than 1,200 restaurants in Wichita, even diners with restrictive diets or preferences won’t go hungry! We have excellent, locally owned restaurants you can enjoy even if you have food sensitivities, allergies or follow a specific diet.

We’ve pulled together this short list to give you an idea of the variety of options you’ll find when dining in Wichita. But don’t hesitate to reach out to any of Wichita’s restaurants; with advance notice, many chefs, bakers and owners are happy to accommodate your dietary needs and preferences.

A Sandwich is served with a bowl of soup at Tanya's Soup KitchenTanya's Soup Kitchen

Tanya’s Soup Kitchen

A local, soul-warming favorite for vegans, vegetarians and carnivores alike, Tanya’s Soup Kitchen is a versatile food hot spot, known for sourcing ingredients locally. They serve at least four small batch soups daily, and while the soups rotate daily and seasonally, they nearly always include options to meet vegetarian, vegan, kosher and gluten-free diets. Popular variations include chicken noodle with mashed potato, tomato basil bisque (V/GF), creamy corn (VEG) and an Indian vegetable split pea (VEG/GF). Their signature veg sandwich, the Lulu, features two kinds of hummus and roasted red peppers. Gluten-free bread is available for all sandwiches.

Vora Restaurant European

With a menu that is nearly 100% made from scratch, Vora Restaurant European can cater to your dietary needs. The menu was created by the restaurant’s Milan-born chef, influenced mainly by France and Italy but you’ll also find German, Greek and Spanish dishes. The large menu is dotted with a number of gluten free and/or vegetarian selections from starters, soups and salads to pizzas, pastas, entrees, sides and desserts. The Cauliflower Steak Provençal – gluten free and vegetarian – is a favorite.

Meddy's Shwarma and HummusMeddys

Larcher’s Market

Larcher's Market features several vegan options, including the Teriyaki Battered Mushrooms & Quinoa Bowl, which features crispy masa flour-coated mushrooms, high-protein quinoa, fresh vegetables and green onions. Additionally, their retail section provides vegan cheeses and healthy snacks. You’ll even find organic and vegan wines on the menu.

The Belmont

Located next to Larcher’s Market, The Belmont is a great place for vegetarian and vegan diners. A popular choice on their dinner menu is the Veggie Burger, made with a crunchy falafel patty, romaine, tzatziki, cucumber and sliced tomato on a toasted egg bun. Plus, many of their dishes, including their salads, can be customized to suit vegan preferences.

Meddys

Everything on the menu at Meddys Northeast, Meddys Downtown, Meddys Northwest, Meddys Southwest, Meddys Southeast is prepared fresh daily with wholesome ingredients, from traditionally marinated meats to freshly baked pita to hearty spreads. You’ll find their special dietary menu online, showing the options for vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free meals. They have plenty of delicious and healthy choices including soups, salads and bowls as well as classic Mediterranean dishes of falafels, hummus and baba ghanoush.

Salsa Verde Brunch from HomeGrownHomeGrown

The Kitchen

Chef/owner Natasha Gandhi-Rue says you can be as healthy or as indulgent as you choose at her downtown family run restaurant The Kitchen. Much of the menu is made from scratch so she can offer clean food and modifications for those with specific dietary needs. Vegan pasta is a favorite among regulars, and the menu denotes items that are vegetarian and gluten free. Some can be made vegan or Keto; just talk to your server about your preferences.

Public

Make your way to Public where you’ll find a variety of dishes clearly marked as gluten free and vegan. Some popular choices include spicy cauliflower, their gluten-free brisket tacos and vegan mushroom bao.

HomeGrown Wichita

A popular brunch spot, HomeGrown Wichita offers gluten-free pancakes as well as a variety of menu items that can be tailored, such as omelets and scrambles. For lunch, order a cup of savory tomato soup alongside the Power BLT – minus the bacon. The flavorful mix includes kale, broccoli, red onion, red cabbage, grape tomatoes, sunflower seeds and avocado drizzled in a white wine vinaigrette.

There are many other local coffee shops who can cater to your tastes. Learn more about the Wichita restaurant scene here.