Looking For A Gluten Free Bakery? Keto Bakery? SCD Diet Store? Other Special Diet? This Guide’s For You!

Includes options for Gluten-free, Paleo, Keto, Low-FODMAP & Autoimmune (AIP) Diets & SCD Diets

Hunting for the perfect gluten-free bakery? No keto bakery near you? SCD diet ( specific carbohydrate diet) food hard to come by? For people on restricted diets, online shopping is nothing new. But, with online shopping booming, options for people on special diets have expanded due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.   I want to take this opportunity to provide *resources beyond Amazon.com for people with dietary restrictions. I hope these online resources make your life a little bit easier. If you have other resources that may be helpful, please email me.

*I have no financial or business connection to any of these resources. I am simply providing information

Most deliver through USPS or UPS to your door and provide a wide variety of foods for special diets as well as allergen-free foods and products.

• Azure Standard – A cooperative grocery store that requires a “host” to set up the drop-offs in your area. Deliveries are once a month at a designated location. They offer perishable goods, dry goods, meat, produce, dairy, frozen foods, supplements, gardening, and home supplies. They do not deliver to your door. There may already be a location set up near you.
• Boxed–Wholesale shopping, but no membership fee. It has been called the online “Costco.” Purchase groceries and beauty items in bulk. Group orders are accepted.
• Direct Eats – A large, online marketplace offering over 50,000 products. They sell non-perishable food items, home and beauty items, and children’s products.
• Fody Foods– Retailer of Low FODMAP products.
• FreshDirect- Delivery of groceries, produce, perishable items. The home page has a text box to determine if delivery is available in your area.
• Glutenfree Mall – An old favorite for gluten-free shopping. They offer non-perishable items and frozen items.
• Grain-Free Gourmet– SCD diet-compliant baking mixes and granolas
• Imperfect Foods – A weekly delivery service. You choose organic or conventional items, and food is delivered to your door.
• Kalyx – Is a natural marketplace that offers many organic products. Many items must be purchased in multiples/bulk. They also have household items, gardening supplies, and sporting equipment.
• Keto & Co.– A wide selection of products and baking mixes used on the ketogenic diet
• My Organic Grocery– Has over 15,000 grocery and wellness products available. Food is non-perishable. They also sell supplements.
• Natural Zing – Offers a large supply of raw foods, supplements, and kitchen tools.
• NoMoreCrohn’s-Provides product options for those on the SCD Diet
• Peapod– Online ordering of groceries and alcohol delivered. Enter your zip code to see if they deliver in your area.
• Shop AIP– Ships products for those who follow the AIP ( autoimmune protocol), Low FODMAP, Whole 30, or Paleo diets.
• Sweet Keto Bakery; A keto bakery, products are also gluten-free, sugar-free
• Thrive Market – You can refine any search to a specific diet: Keto, Low-FODMAP, Vegan, Organic, Raw,  Paleo, AIP, or Gluten-free. This is a large, online budget grocery store. It has many organic items as well as frozen meat and fish. It a large number of products for those following special diets. A membership is required but that is quickly offset by the low price of the items.
• Wellbees.com- SCD compliant products- Gluten-free, grain-free, refined-sugar-free

Need a gluten-free bakery? A keto bakery? Paleo treats? Start here. Many bakeries that don’t typically ship are now offering shipping, delivery, or curbside pick-up. A few are listed below. Contact your favorite for policies that may have changed during the pandemic. *Note-some also sell products through Amazon.com

• A & J Bakery- Bakes goods free of the top 8 allergens, also has yeast-free and vegan products.
• Breads from Anna-sells mixes free of many allergens.
• Flour Craft – Dedicated gluten-free bakery. Also has vegan and dairy-free options.
• Flour Chylde – Dedicated gluten-free bakery. Search for a gluten-free bakery near you here
  
• Mariposa Baking Co. – This California favorite is now shipping! They are also open for take-out and curbside pickup if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Montana Gluten-Free– Baking mixes, bread mixes that are free of top 8 allergens. Their products do contain gluten-free oats.
• Paleo On The Go– Bakes AIP, paleo, and keto-compliant treats, all-gluten free as well.
• Simple Kneads-bakes artisan gluten-frees sourdough and ships to your door
• SCD Bakery– SCD diet compliant-products are all gluten, dairy/casein, sugar, and grain-free.
• Sweet Keto Bakery– A keto bakery, products are also, gluten-free, sugar-free
• The Gluten And Grain-Free Gourmet Bakery–Many options!  Choose from gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, keto, paleo, vegan, dairy-free, and no refined sugar
• A Worldwide Guide Of Gluten-Free Bakeries and Restaurants- My online guide is searchable by location. Take a look for a bakery near you.

Looking for treats or sweets for a holiday or special occasion item? Check out the options below

• A & J Bakery– Pre-made gluten-free gingerbread house kits, free of the top 8 allergens can be shipped to your door
• Cratejoy– Weekly delivery of boxes aimed at your needs. Keto, Paleo, Raw, Fermented foods,  GF Pizza, Meats only, produce etc. See the link for all the options!
• Meat Delivery Services– See this comprehensive list of options for delivery of meat, chicken, and seafood.
• Natural Candy Store – Cater to those who may need dye-free, allergen-free, or organic sweets.  They have seasonal products for holidays such as: Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, in addition to standard candies.
• Sensitive Sweets-Bakery providing – Gingerbread house kits for Christmas that are: Gluten-free, Vegan, wheat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, peanut-free, seed-free, sesame-free, coconut-free, oat-free, and tree-nut-free, bean-free. Non-GMO and made with NO preservatives, NO artificial colors or flavors.

Finding reliable supplement resources online can be challenging. Some pharmacies will now deliver to your door but if that option is not available see the stores below.

Freeda Online Health– SCD diet-compliant vitamins and supplements. Also gluten-free & sugar-free

TheOnlineDrugStore.com– Many supplements and personal care products. Free shipping if over $49 order.

OverstockDrugstore.com– Supplements, cosmetics, baby needs, medical supplies. Shipping $5 or free for orders over $50

Vitacost – Sells low-cost supplements, cleaning products, personal care items, make-up, and pet supplies.

Many local grocery stores offer their own delivery service, or delivery through companies such as Instacart.

• Whole Foods-delivery is available for Amazon prime members. Many stores now adding pick-up options
• Costco- Provides delivery through instacart in many locations
• Safeway- Both delivery and pick-up available
• Target – Groceries can be delivered via Shipt.
• Kroger – Online ordering with delivery available or local pickup.
• Walmart Grocery – Offers delivery in certain areas or order online and pickup. They will bring groceries to your car, you do not need to go into the store. You can order online or through their grocery app.

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• BevMo – The large chain which sells wine, beer, and spirits will deliver through Instacart, or you can have items shipped to your door.
• Dry Farm Wines-Looking to try low-sugar, keto, and paleo compatible wines? Look no further.
• Last Bottle – A fun twist for anyone, or even the wine aficionado.  An online service offering wine at 30-70% off retail. One type of wine per day is sold until it runs out, which may only be in a few hours! The owners have a long history in the wine business, and they hand select each varietal.
• Online Wineries – Many wineries such as Judd’s Hill are offering big discounts or free shipping. Click the links to see wineries offering online options such as Three Wine Company or promotions, free shipping, and discounts.

Restaurants do not qualify as “grocery stores” but many people are relying on “take-out”, delivery or curbside pick-up from restaurants while staying home. We need to support restaurants that provide meals to those on restricted diets. My restaurant guide can help you find safe options for restaurant meals.  Call the restaurant directly if online ordering is not available.

Worldwide 100% gluten-free restaurant guide– A free resource provided by Dr. Burkhart. Enter your location on the finder page to locate a dedicated gluten-free restaurant near you. Many of these restaurants can accommodate other dietary restrictions if you ask.

Out of time? Too tired to cook? Take a look at my prior post for meal delivery services for special diets that may meet your need.

THIS ARTICLE IS COPYRIGHTED BY AMY BURKHART, MD, RD.