Gluten can cause inflammation in the body as well as damage to the intestines. A gluten-free diet is a necessity for people who have celiac disease, since gluten products can cause severe reactions. Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month, which is in November, was created to help educate people about a possible need for this type of diet.
  
If you're following a gluten-free diet, try the following restaurants near Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale to enjoy delicious dishes that meet your dietary requirements:

• Hark! Cafe - N. 1st Ave., Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  Hark! Cafe is located in the historic Kickernick Building in downtown Minneapolis and specializes in food that's completely vegan, gluten-free, and celiac safe. Local ingredients such as cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are used to make dishes fresh and delicious. Stop by for a breakfast dish like the frittata that's made with eggs, cheddar, mushrooms, asparagus, purple spinach, and onion. It's served with a side of crispy home fries. If you're visiting the cafe for lunch, try the Pick Two combo with a panella sandwich (fried chickpea fritter and house-cured vegan cheese on house-made gluten-free bread), seasonal soup, or salad.
  
  
• Foxy Falafel - 791 Raymond Ave., St. Paul, MN 55114
  Foxy Falafel caters to diners who have a variety of food sensitivities and allergies, with separate online printable menus for gluten-free, corn-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian dishes. Entrees, including those that are gluten-free, are customizable. Choose a salad, rice bowl, or platter for your style, select a falafel or meat, and then pick the type of sauce you'd like served on the side. You can also add a soup such as organic chicken garlic bone broth or tomato coconut bisque.
  
  
• Red Rabbit - 201 N Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55401
  Located in the North Loop neighborhood, Red Rabbit has a rustic-chic feel with exposed brick and a zinc-topped bar. Settle into one of the comfortable red booths and order authentic Italian dishes like pizza with thin and crispy crust or pastas like lasagna or tortellini. Gluten-free pasta is available on select dishes, so ask before you order. And if you'd prefer a pizza, just ask for a gluten-free crust.
  
  
• French Meadow Bakery & Cafe - 1662 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105 and 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN55408
  French Meadow Bakery & Cafe is celebrating over 35 years of serving dishes that utilize locally sourced ingredients and crafting everything from scratch. It prioritizes serving delicious, satisfying menu items that include gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. For breakfast, try the gluten-free Cajun hash browns, which come with cheddar and spicy roasted onions,  peppers, and tomatoes, or order the salmon eggs benedict. Popular gluten-free lunch options include blackened fish tacos or the cafe's signature mac and cheese. Dinner also has plenty of gluten-free dishes, including almond-encrusted walleye and green coconut curry.
  
  
• Tongue in Cheek - 989 Payne Ave., St. Paul, MN 55130  
  Billing itself as an "eating, drinking, and cavorting establishment," Tongue in Cheek serves brunch, dinner, and a happy hour menu, all with plenty of gluten-free options. Gluten-friendly customer favorites on the brunch menu include The Classic, with eggs, bacon, crispy potatoes, toast, and jam. For dinner, try the pan-roasted pork belly or the grilled ribeye, and if you're stopping by for happy hour, munch on roasted cauliflower or fried egg with feta and spicy aioli.

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