Gluten-Free Fast-Food Restaurant Opened in Spokane Valley
The new eatery at 14816 E. Sprague Ave. serves scratch-made meals designed for diners with celiac disease.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Healthy Food
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Kindler's, a new fast-food restaurant that is entirely gluten-free, opened in Spokane Valley in September 2026. The establishment provides safe dining options for individuals with celiac disease by preparing all meals from scratch.
Why it matters
The restaurant aims to provide reliable, safe dining for those who must avoid gluten by eliminating the risk of cross-contamination. By maintaining corporate ownership of all sites, the chain ensures consistent safety standards across its operations.
Located at 14816 E. Sprague Ave., the restaurant serves meals ranging from $13 to $17. Every menu item features at least one vegetable or leafy green.
The players
Conrad Manfred
He is the founder and owner of the Kindler's restaurant chain.
Kindler's
It is a fast-food restaurant chain that maintains a strictly gluten-free environment.
The details
Kindler's operates as a strictly gluten-free environment where all food is prepared from scratch to ensure safety. The chain maintains total ownership of every location to prevent the potential for cross-contamination that can occur with franchise models.
Timeline
The first Kindler's location opened in Spokane Valley in September 2026.
The company plans to open new locations on the South Hill and in Millwood during the summer of 2027.
An expansion beyond the Spokane area is projected for 2028.
Culture Shift
The expansion of Kindler's follows the broader industry trend of the rise of dedicated gluten-free commercial dining establishments. This reflects a shift toward specialized, health-focused fast-food options that prioritize dietary safety over traditional franchise scaling.
Residents with celiac disease now have a dedicated fast-food option in Spokane Valley that eliminates the worry of cross-contamination. Diners should prepare for price points between $13 and $17 per meal when visiting the E. Sprague Ave. location.
The takeaway
Kindler's demonstrates that specialized health-conscious models can prioritize consumer safety by maintaining centralized control over food preparation. Customers seeking gluten-free dining can use this new location as a dependable alternative to traditional fast-food outlets.
What happens next
Kindler's is scheduled to open new restaurant locations on the South Hill and in Millwood during the summer of 2027, with further expansion outside of the Spokane area planned for 2028.
Further reading
Learn more about local nutrition trends in the Healthy Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spokesman Review.
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