Top 19 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Central West End, St. Louis

madi nolan

My lover and i visit Jeni’s at least once a week and i often find myself comparing any other ice cream to theirs.. Ordering four scoops in one dish to share brings the price to about $9 before tip which is an absolute steal for what you get. No other ice cream can compare flavor or texture wise!! It isn’t even an issue to order all scoops in the same dish because their melt time is surprisingly slow. They also have an array of gluten and dairy free options which i find myself ordering and not even realizing!!! My favorite combo is the salted peanut butter with chocolate flakes with their birthday cake. Truly magic in your mouth

John Litvin

Great gluten free options. Decent burgers and shakes. Pretty busy.

Chris Limpert

This is my favorite place to dine! Amazing, authentic recipes! **GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR CELIACS PEOPLE LIKE ME** In the heart of the CWE downtown area, Saigon Cafe boasts upbeat, live music featuring some of St. Louis finest DJs. The service will leave you starstruck as each server is very attentive to their guests. If you get a chance to say hi to Eddie behind the bar, make sure to request a sake bomb and take some pictures with him for social media!

Marie Mulling

Food was exactly what I want from a diner! Served suggested I try a quinoa pancake in lieu of toast to avoid gluten and it was good. Scrambled eggs with cheese were buttery. Hashbrowns and bacon were nice. The restaurant was packed but there were lounge chairs to sit in while we waited for an outside table. Saw some very cute dogs on the patio too!

Aubrey B

The guy at the counter helped me find out the carb counts on things when I told him I was Type 1 Diabetic! Can't find Gluten free Breakie Sammies easily around town so it was excellent to discover this place and the Sammie was so good! Super excited to try the green juice I bought!

Michael Donovan

We came because of the St. Louis Pizza Passport, but we will return for the unique flavor and quality. The special included a butter chicken pizza on naan crust. Personal size only but plenty to split as an appetizer. The masala fries came separately, but hot and fresh. A generous portion also boldly flavored. While a franchise, it is the only one in Missouri. They have two concepts, Pizza Twist and Taco Twist. Both feature Indian flavors on familiar pizza and taco styles, with lots of customization in sizes, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, and halal options. Located in the Central West End. We will look forward to returning.

Jonathan Hill

Placed a large catering order here a day beforehand. They were extremely helpful while placing the order and during pickup. Options for vegan and gluten-free pizzas were great and well received by my group. Will definitely be ordering again.

Dan Kukla

So delicious! Hawaiian heaven in a bowl! This is my go-to delivery order for lunch at work via Postmates. I had never tried "poke" before finding this spot, but now I'll forget to bring my lunch on purpose just so I have an excuse to order it again. They also accommodate my wife's gluten allergy for when we need a fun, cheap date night. So pumped for the new location on the Loop!

John K

We shared the sweet potato fries and I got the Ropa Vieja Beef Banh Mi sandwich. The crinkle-cut sweet potato fries with are topped with chihuahua cheese and are served with a sweet curry aioli sauce for dipping. They are delicious. My Ropa sandwich was light on the braised beef brisket and it was served cold. I was expecting it to be served hot. It was rich with flavors. I tried their hibiscus tea and it was delicious. They have several gluten free and vegan options available. During the week the only option is street parking.

Justin Nevil

Hot dogs and Toppings were great... Main issue are the buns.. Just dry and not pleasant to eat. In reply to the reply, Sorry I realized my initial review may have been too harsh. Yes the bun was not the best but really did enjoy the rest of the dog and especially the fries! Not sure but could be the gluten free bun?? Looking forward to going again, huge fan of the urge so want to support you all I can!!

Brett Zwerdling

Amazing sushi and sashimi! Incredibly fresh and creative in both taste, ingredients, and presentation. The staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating especially since there is no dining at the moment. They went out of their way to make sure that everything was perfect and that we were satisfied. Very concerned with gluten-free options, all you have to do was ask. Highly recommend this restaurant, they are 100% quality all the way

Chi Kirby

Royelle Robertson

Everything about my visit the early afternoon on Juneteenth 2025 was excellent! The food was deliciously made fresh, and precautions were netted for my partner’s celiac (no-gluten) needs. Our server was friendly and informative, and the vibes of the patrons around us made us feel like we had definitely chosen the right spot to experience something new. Will definitely be back. Give it a try 👋

Chyanne Ward

10/10 would come back! Outstanding service, food, and atmosphere! Our server, LaReshia, was phenomenal! The food was fantastIc and accommodating to my gluten intolerance. The manager even came over to welcome us, which you just don’t see often, but set our experience over the top! This was our first time at First Watch and we will be coming back. Thank you for providing us with an excellent experience!

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Delaney Swann

This place is so so cute! I loved the ice cream wallpaper and the decor! The merch was well designed and adorable. Not to mention the ice cream! I had maple bourbon pecan and front porch mint chip with a gluten free cone! My mom had pink champagne sorbet. She said it was the best ice cream she’d ever eaten. Every flavor was so unique and delicious. Totally recommend stopping in!