Gluten-Free Life

Gluten-free bowl and gluten-free bread

Navigating gluten-free dining on campus has never been easier! UMD Dining is committed to providing delicious, safe, and satisfying gluten-friendly options across all our venues. Here’s a guide to help you enjoy your meals with confidence:

Superior Dining

Breakfast

  • Gluten-Free Waffles: Start your morning right with freshly made gluten-free waffles, whipped up just for you in our dedicated GF waffle maker.
  • Gluten-Free Bread and Bagels: Toast it your way! Our gluten-free bread and bagels are ready for action in our gluten-free toaster.
  • Breakfast Staples: Rise and shine with a bounty of gluten-free favorites like fresh fruits, crispy bacon, savory sausage, and fluffy eggs (don’t forget our made-to-order omelets!). Build your dream yogurt parfait with a selection of fresh toppings,
  • Smoothie Station: Located near the Sauté Station, our smoothies are always gluten-free and packed with flavor.
  • Certified GF Oatmeal: Cozy up to a warm bowl of our certified gluten-free oatmeal—comfort food at its finest.

  • Rotating Entrées: Find rotating gluten-free breakfast options throughout Superior Dining, including favorites like Stuffed Hash Browns, Cheddar Hash Brown Bake, Chilaquiles, Shakshuka, and Baked Oatmeal.

Lunch & Dinner

  • Stir Fry Station: Sizzle up your meal at our entirely gluten-free Stir Fry Station! Every sauce and ingredient is gluten-free, so you can build your plate with confidence and flavor galore.
  • Allergen-Friendly Section: Peace of mind meets deliciousness! Everything in this section is 100% gluten-friendly and crafted with care.
  • Gluten-Free Cookies: Sweeten your day with our irresistible gluten-free cookies—because dessert is for everyone.
  • Taco Tuesday: Build your own taco salad with gluten-free ingredients and toppings every Tuesday (and don't miss the cilantro lime rice at the Plant-Based Station)
  • Global Kitchen: Check out our new Global Kitchen station near the entrance to Superior Dining! Many dishes in the rotating menu are naturally gluten-free, including Chicken Mediterranean, Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Brazilian Stew, Hunan Pork, Seared Salmon, Korean Beef Bulgogi, and more.
  • Soups: Check the soup station for rotating gluten-free options like Tomato Basil Bisque, Chili, Carrot Ginger Bisque, Chipotle Black Bean, Beef Vegetable, and more.
  • Salad Bar: Build your own meal with a wide variety of gluten-free ingredients, including fresh vegetables, quinoa, chickpeas, edamame, hummus, curried tofu, and rotating prepared salads.
  • Desserts: Save room for something sweet! Look for rotating gluten-free desserts like Strawberry Matcha Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, S'mores Bars, Lucky Charms Bars, Carrot Cake, Lemon Bars, Banana Cake, and Chocolate Cherry Cake.
  • Pro Tip: Use Nutrislice and filter by “wheat” to uncover even more gluten-free treasures across Superior Dining.

Example Gluten-Free Meals in Superior Dining:

  • Breakfast: Gluten-free waffle with syrup and a yogurt parfait topped with fresh fruit.
  • Breakfast: A warm bowl of oatmeal paired with any of our smoothies.
  • Lunch/Dinner: Build-your-own stir fry with your choice of toppings and rice.
  • Lunch/Dinner: Any selection from the allergen-friendly section.
  • Dessert: Indulge in our soft serve, where there is usually a gluten-free option.

Food Court 

Subs & Wraps

  • Craft your perfect sandwich with our gluten-free whole-wheat bread—it’s the ultimate foundation for your favorite fillings.

Burritos & Bowls

  • Build a tasty gluten-friendly bowl with your choice of fresh toppings (just skip the plant-based steak).

Burgers

  • Any burger can be made gluten-free with our delicious gluten-friendly bun.
  • Enjoy crispy gluten-free chicken strips in 2-, 3-, and 4-piece orders.

Pizza

  • Craving pizza? We’ve got you covered with gluten-free crust options for almost any pizza.

*Please note that gluten-free pizzas are still made in a shared pizza oven.

Noodles

  • Enjoy freshly made ramen with gluten-free rice noodles. Choose from options like Chicken, Tonkatsu Pork, or Vegetable Ramen.

Grab & Go

  • Clear Labels, Easy Choices: Every item in Grab & Go comes with detailed nutritional labels, including allergen info, so you can snack with confidence.
  • Overnight Oats: Start your day strong with our creamy, gluten-free overnight oats—perfect for a quick, wholesome bite.
  • Fresh & Convenient: Craving something fresh? Look for gluten-free options like Chef Salad, Carrots & Hummus, Rice Noodle Salad, the Pimento Roast Beef Sandwich, and fresh-cut fruit.

Northern Shores Coffee Shop

  • Bakery Items: Our gluten-free bakery items are stored in their own special case to keep them safe and fresh.
  • Overnight Oats: Our Overnight oats are totally gluten-free.
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs: Hard-boiled eggs? You bet.
  • Fruit: Fresh fruit is always available.
  • Salads: The Chef and Harvest are gluten-free goodness.
  • Wraps: Gluten-friendly wraps made with gluten-free tortillas are available.
  • Beverages: And drink with confidence—every milk and syrup we use in our drinks are gluten-free.

UMD Dining is dedicated to making gluten-free dining simple and enjoyable. With clearly labeled options, allergen-friendly areas, and delicious meals, you’ll always find something to love!