Top 18 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Watertown

Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant - Watertown

600 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Mara Tzizik Swanson
Mara Tzizik Swanson
Good vegetarian and gluten-free options.

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Deluxe Town Diner

627 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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BrunchLunchBreakfastVegan OptionsAmericanKid FriendlyTake AwayVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceBread ItemsPancakesDinnerDeliveryPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingRestaurantDedicated GF Fryer

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Mara Tzizik Swanson
Mara Tzizik Swanson
A classic diner experience! Love that they offer gluten-free food as well.

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Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown

55 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Pegah Hosseinpour
Pegah Hosseinpour
It’s a go to place for me in Watertown for years now. They have gluten free options, very tasty and the staff are good with ensuring there is no cross contamination. If you ask, they have a gluten free bread that they can bring with olive oil as a pre-starter and that bread is fantastic. They recently updated their menu and now all the gf options are marked on the same menu. The atmosphere is also quite cozy and at the same time with the large windows they have, it’s airy. It has always been pleasant to dine there.

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Uncommon Grounds

575 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Joshua Herzig-Marx
Joshua Herzig-Marx
When you need a weekend morning breakfast before 10am and you want to sit outside and there need to be sole gluten free options... Uncommon Grounds has got you covered. The menu is exciting and the food was pretty good.

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City Works (Arsenal Yards - Watertown)

91 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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happylioneatsprey
happylioneatsprey
We enjoyed a late dinner at City Works for the first time the other night and weren't disappointed. We did not have a dinner reservation, but since it was later on a Friday, we were seated immediately. The interior boasts plenty of seating, and during the nicer weather, there is an outdoor patio section, too. After renovations to the original buildings, you can see the steel frame ceiling of the brick building plus a faux ceiling for the restaurant. The typical industrial chic with numerous televisions is standard, but they do have a large wall with the current drink menu for easy decision-making. There is plenty of parking at Arsenal Yards, plus it's right on the bus line. It's easily accessible along Route 20 from the Greater Boston Area or west-bound from Brighton. Although there are "gluten sensitive" items on the menu, they do not have a dedicated deep fryer, and there's always a risk of cross contamination. They do offer gluten-free pasta and buns, but sadly, they only have flour tortillas for their tacos. I ordered the Cajun linguine (with gluten-free pene), and it was outstanding. Their Buffalo chicken dip is also a stand out on the menu. I recommend visiting City Works for any casual occasion for good drinks and food.

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Gigi's Pizza Co.

129-131 Waltham St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Max Ritcey
Max Ritcey
Great place and owners. Food is always legit and great gluten free options.

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Branch Line

321 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Cassy Lee
Cassy Lee
I’m writing this review in context of my wedding, but I’ll preface that I’ve come here many times prior to choosing it as the special spot for our big day. I’ll speak on the food part first so folks can benefit from that strictly on food/ambiance. Food: extremely accommodating BOH team. We love going for brunch (chicken and waffles and chicken banh mi are both sooo good), and they now have tacos on Mondays that are killer. Great cocktails, but the thing that I think about all the time is the creme brûlée and pot de creme desserts they have. Insane. I will say that I don’t feel like their menu changes all that often, and sometimes it would be nice to see a few new things. But on the whole, their staples are great. Oh, the crab cakes are also delightful! Ambiance: Ambiance wise, I like both indoor and outdoor options (though the last few times I ate outside in summer, there were a lot of wasps that wouldn’t leave us alone). Not a deal breaker and just the general con of eating outdoors. The inside is lovely and can feel a bit more intimate with the bench seating. Music is never too loud. They also have a covered patio with heaters so it’s nice to eat outside even on chillier nights. Parking is plentiful bc there’s a lot you can use that’s free, and honestly there isn’t much wait when I’ve gone bc it’s a bit off the beaten path. Choice as a wedding venue: probably unlikely that you’re reading this review for a wedding but in case you are...this location and the team is INCREDIBLE. Restaurants are SO UNDERRATED when it comes to weddings and I don’t understand why. 1. The food we knew was going to be awesome, but it was extra incredible bc the chefs worked with us consistently to make our ideas come to life. I worked in restaurants and my dad owned a restaurant, so the food part of the wedding was so important to me. It honestly felt like a lot of pressure bc my friends know I love to eat, so everyone was like “well we know your wedding food will be great since you’re a ~foodie~*”. Triggered. My anxiety was through the roof to make this perfect. Luckily, the team at Branch Line did not disappoint me AT ALL. Deena and Teagan kept me honest every step of the way, put my incomprehensible word vomits into concrete ideas & helped parse through panic decisions vs rationale ones. My guests dietary restrictions included gluten free, vegan, allergies, and BL tackled it all. I think I told them I loved them? I still mean it. (In case you’re wondering, my guests STILL rave about the food and it’s been a month. PHEW!). 2. Restaurants just make sense. They execute service FLAWLESSLY. They have the plates and supplies so no extra rental needed. They know the drill, they know their venue space inside and out, and the location perfectly blends indoors and outdoors. Probably the only complaint I’d have (no one has complained to me personally) is that I couldn’t fit everyone in one space. We awkwardly split folks up during the sit down meal, but since my wedding was a brunch wedding without dancing, it honestly didn’t feel that weird. 3. If you have a bit of an unconventional wedding like mine, restaurants are way more accommodating to things that suit your style. For instance, I made it pretty clear to Deena that I didn’t intend on having dedicated dancing. She made me feel at ease and said “no problem, we have corn hole and we can set up other games, or you can connect with these entertainment services I’ve worked with” (we didn’t end up doing that since my fiance and I made a bunch of table activities and iSpy games that people enjoyed). It just felt like I kept hearing “yes, and” instead of “no we don’t allow that”. Additionally, they helped walk me through all the decor changes I could make (it was thorough), and even let me keep some of their flowers on the tables. Overall, the entire Branch Line team really put in so much effort to make my wedding work out, and I am so incredibly thankful for them. If you’re looking for a venue for your special day, I HIGHLY recommend them! *to be clear, I do not claim being a foodie, okay?

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India Kitchen

45 Lexington St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Sarah F
Sarah F
I have celiac disease and have to describe dietary needs as "severe gluten allergy". I called when ordering to make sure they could cater to this and they said that they could. The food is great and I did not get sick. I hope others can have a similarly positive experience and enjoy their food!

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Wild Willy's Burgers

46 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Mara Tzizik Swanson
Mara Tzizik Swanson
Consistently good burgers. Quick, easy, reasonable prices. Gluten-free buns are available.

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Ritcey East

208 Waverley Ave, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Mara Tzizik Swanson
Mara Tzizik Swanson
Food is good, large portions and lots of gluten free options.

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Condesa Restaurante Mexicano

80 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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MexicanDinnerKid FriendlyOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayTacosBrunchDeliveryOutdoor SeatingPet Friendly

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Jim Salvas
Jim Salvas
Moderately priced items. A total of three gluten free items. Generous sized portions and a delicately spiced range. The dining area is a bit compact, but the general decor and liveliness of the wait staff keeps the mood festive and upbeat. If you order wisely you definitely won't leave hungry.

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Pokeworks

109 Bond Sq, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Nora E
Nora E
Staff was very kind but they do not know what gluten free means and they dont have GF soy sauce like other locations so i had to keep mine plain :(

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Halfway Cafe

394 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Mara Tzizik Swanson
Mara Tzizik Swanson
Good pub with comfortable seating and friendly staff. Gluten free burgers available. Lots of parking on the side.

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Vitality Bowls

Arsenal Yards, 113 Bond Sq, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerVeganDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyVegetarian

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Leonardo Fabio Daza Reyes
Leonardo Fabio Daza Reyes
The best spot in town, quality ingredients, clearly fresh and thoughtfully sourced, delicious food, options gluten free and vegan, smoothies without ice and pure fruits. And service here is truly exceptional!

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Olespana Whiskey & Tap(as)

645 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Sofia Falcon
Sofia Falcon
The Spanish tortilla was a great gluten free option!! Definitely recommend 😊

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Cha Yen Thai Cookery

620 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Nicholas Foscaldo
Nicholas Foscaldo
I couldn’t recommend this restaurant enough especially with a girlfriend who is gluten free(celiac). The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is great, whoever designed the interior did an amazing job. The food is some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had. The Pad Thai, spicy noodle soup and the massaman curry were a 10/10. The drinks were beautiful and were balanced perfectly. There were more than enough gluten free options!

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