Are you headed to Baltimore and wondering where you can find a safe bite to eat? Many restaurants in Charm City are food-allergy friendly!

Busboys and Poets is a staple in the DC-Baltimore area and has a wide variety of vegan options, perfect for anyone with dairy allergies. The Baltimore location is located at 3224 St Paul St., near the Johns Hopkins campus. When you hear vegan, you might think of a house salad, but this restaurant offers more creative options. The restaurant offers Vegan BBQ “Chicken” bites made with soy protein, scallions, and spicy Korean barbecue sauce! If you’re not in the mood for BBQ, other dairy-free options include Vegan Nachos, a Vegan Chicken Sandwich, a Vegan Burger and a pasta dish. To put your mind even more at ease, you can read through the elements of each dish on the online menu!

Looking for something trendier? BLK Swan bills itself as an “an urban oasis for trendsetters, urbanites, and influencers” and has dairy-free and gluten-free options clearly labeled on the menu. Stop in for brunch and be sure to order their vegan egg frittata or their steak & eggs dish (gluten-free). If you’re headed that way for dinner, the cauliflower crust pizza is gluten-free and dairy-free! BLK Swan is located near the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore at 1302 Fleet St.

Located about half a mile west of BLK Swan, visitors will find Alexander’s Tavern, an ideal destination for folks with gluten allergies looking for an extensive menu. The tavern has a gluten-free menu that includes five varieties of tater tot dishes, soups & salads, as well as pizza and sandwiches made using Udi’s gluten-free products.  The restaurant also offers a slightly less extensive vegan menu, providing those with dairy allergies with options to enjoy several dishes including pizza, nachos and sandwiches.