The 5 Best Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Spots in Marion
Updated Oct 2024 for accuracy and safety
Your Pie Pizza
2791 7th Ave Suite 500, Marion, Iowa, United States
Expect a lively atmosphere here, with popular sports games usually displayed for entertainment - definitely a spot well-loved by the locals!
Celiac friendlyLow risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Checked by AtlyAlways inquire directly about health and safety.
The employees were friendly and inviting as soon as we walked in the door. They made out first visit easy and fun. Excellent gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options. The kids had so much fun picking their toppings and playing with pizza dough. We will be back!
the hip-stir
1120 7th Ave, Marion, Iowa, United States
A hip spot with a unique, eclectic decor and a fun, varied cocktail menu that stands out from other local joints.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
Dedicated display area
I can't leave enough stars... CONSISTANTLY Awesome! The atmosphere is a mix of modern cool with the comfort of grandmas house. The menu is diverse enough to handle everything from gluten free to meat lovers. It tastes so good, it literally created new tastebuds. The staff is equally as cool and awesome as the food and atmosphere.
Morning Story - Marion
2931 7th Ave Ste. 400, Marion, Iowa, United States
A spot with top-notch ambiance and service, known for its unique bacon and mimosa flights.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
Dedicated display area
The waitress was VERY friendly and helpful suggesting some gluten free options I was not seeing in the menu. The food was terrific.
Bistro at Blooms
1440 Blairs Ferry Rd, Marion, Iowa, United States
Experience a fresh, modern spot with a cozy vibe, where each bite feels homemade and deliciously crafted for everyone.
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
I got the soup of the day and a few pastries and really liked it. Everything tasted homemade and it's a fresh new place with a modern feel. They have plenty of gluten free options which is great
Frydae
743 10th St, Marion, Iowa, United States
Experience a busy yet quick service joint offering refreshing shakes and prompt cone service, featuring fun live bands on weekends!
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
Frydae Street Fries & Ice Cream 743 10th St, Marion, IA First day of summer. Kids are home, and for all of you who have kids (or had a rough day), you know, those days where you are just done, yea, that. Who wants to prepare a meal? We were about to prepare our dinner when we were reminded by the kids about Frydae a few times. They had good behavior, so why not! •Restaurant Layout/Vibe Rating - 5 Stars• Approaching the location is an experience in itself. It's in the heart of downtown Marion and surrounded by other fantastic places and fabulous pieces of art. Currently, Construction is occurring on the main street they are located on but don't let that hold you back. They have an excellent parking lot VERY CLOSE, and hey, you get to have the scenic back route to view other pieces of art I didn't capture in this go-around. I loved some of the pieces they used to add flavor to the location, like the photo of the Classic flavors, very cool. I also loved the community board, with pieces pinned to help out the locals. I don't feel like I see many of those anymore. The inside seating is ample, followed by a great outdoor seating experience. So best of both worlds 🙂! •Customer Service Rating - 5 Stars• We walked through the door, and we were immediately greeted. As you read more of my reviews, you will find that this is a massive deal to me. Coming from the customer service experience many years ago, I know how important it is to invite and welcome someone immediately and also how hard it can be at times to train employees to do so. Everyone was fabulous and took great care of us while answering our questions. We asked what the favorites were for each team member on shift, and since it was our meal, we grabbed all 4. 3 kids and my wife; it was just enough to fill us all with a bit of leftover. •Food Rating - 5 Stars• Two words. Loaded Fries. I mean, wow. I was worried about the heavy meal, especially with all the fried food. Don't get me wrong; it was heavy still but not even close to what I was expecting grease-wise. I devoured far more fries than I had intended to. Shhh, don't judge 😜. These were the four recommendations the employees made for us. •Mexican Street Corn (My Fav!) Jalapeno/black bean sweet corn mix, cotija, Colby-jack cheese, jalapenos, chili powder, cilantro, and lime. •Uptown Bacon Cheese (My second Fav) Cheddar cheese sauce, Colby-jack cheese, bacon, green onion, GOOD ranch, and sour cream. •Chicken Bacon Ranch (All the kid's Fav) Crispy chicken, bacon, mozzarella & provolone, Monterey-jack cheese sauce, green onion, and GOOD ranch. •Buffalo Chicken Mac (My wife's Fav) Crispy chicken, mac & cheese, Franks buffalo sauce, Colby-jack cheese, GOOD ranch, and cilantro. My favorites were the Uptown fries and Mexican street corn. The Mexican street corn brought back yet another fond childhood memory. As a child, I lived in Houston and would go to a grocery store called Fiesta. Outside was a man who would sell roasted corn in a cup mixed with all kinds of goodies and served in a styrofoam cup. Man, that was a memory I had forgotten. So glad we came out to try the delicious food from Frydae's. •Desert - 5 Stars• We went ahead and tried a Raspberry sorbet (as a non-dairy option) as well as Reese's PB cup Overload. Both were awesome, and we loved the presentation! •Cool items to take note of• They have certain items that they buy from local vendors 🙂! They have a fryer dedicated to gluten-free cooking. They offer dairy-free options! Thanks to the Friday team for giving my family a great experience! #fries #icecream #sundae #supportlocal #restaurant