Top 33 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Durham

Deb Ren

Great pizza and rice pudding! Also the staff was excellent. We meant to order a gluten free pizza and forgot until the pizza came out. When we let the staff know, they so kindly made our gluten free order; no fuss.

Javaree Walker

There are limited gluten-free options, but the other options were good!

Megan Montanez

Super cute place! Really good matcha and gluten free/vegan crepes!

McKenna Wood

This is a dairy free/gluten free gals dream! My favorite ice cream in the triangle! Their dairy free ice cream and gluten free cone is delicious. They are super cautious with allergies which is so helpful!

Kendall Bradley

Amazing fish tacos and beautiful outdoor patio area! I also appreciate the gluten free bread option for sandwiches.

Andrea Wainwright-Zimmerman

I loved it, great gluten-free options, quick service, really yummy!

Lydia Ross

Delicious and gluten-free! Everything was flavorful and made with care and restaurant is warm and inviting!

Christina Marrazzo Cote

Great gluten free options

Cameron Nicholson

I have eaten at the location in brooklyn and this location did not disappoint! My fiancee is celiac so it is important that restaurants take the allergy seriously and prevent cross contamination, which they did ❤️ every pizza we have tried is delicious and the cheesy garlic breadsticks are phenomenal. We also love all of the cocktails. Our servers were attentive and the atmosphere was inviting

James Roach

Amazing flavour options (with gluten and dairy free options as well!). Service is amazing and the place is very clean!

Stella Cook

Artye Asvui

My server was friendly and great with timing. I was very pleased with my spinach enchiladas. Great portion, flavorful. Cute tile on the floor. Nice variety on the menu. Wish the floors didn't feeling greasy. Above all for me a big improvement would be if it was clear to me what allergens are in the food. When I mentioned to my server that I needed my food to be gluten-free he looked like he was guessing that the enchiladas were gluten free because they're made with corn tortilla but I did not see him make a note for the chef or anyting and he did not assure me that it was gluten free. I'm have issues and I have no idea if the yummy sauce had gluten. Either marking the menu for customers or letting the chef know would be a huge benefit

Jose Marti

Great gluten free options. Our waitress Sisi was the best. She remembered our order and took care of all our requests promptly and correctly. She's always gone above and beyond our expectations.

Steve Hill

Really good, healthy food bowls with a mix of vegetables, meats and fruit options. The service is friendly and quick. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu if that's your thing. There are also a lot of options if you have a special diet; e.g. gluten-free, paleo, keto, etc.

Brandy Price

Dine in | Dinner | $10–20 Food was fantastic. Nothing labeled Gluten-free on the menu, but the waiter told me exactly what was Gluten-free, what could be modified, and what was off limits. Small place, but very relaxed atmosphere. Had this at Dinner yesterday. Would definitely recommend and go back. However, I'm confused about the 93.0 (A) rating - maybe it was an off day when the inspector came? Because the food was delicious.

McKenna Wood

Great place to stop for a quick smoothie, juice or snack or work remotely from! I love the chocolate covered banana smoothie and their gluten free avocado toast! Lots of allergy friendly foods!

Rachel HERRINGTON

If I could give this place more stars, I would. First, the atmosphere in the restaurant is so nice. There are plants and just fun details everywhere, and you can tell based on the products they use that they truly care about being sustainable. The staff are so nice. It was incredibly busy, like a 30 minute wait for food to come out. They still took the time to talk to customers, greet regulars, and just had a generally positive attitude. The customer service was awesome, and I overheard them offering drinks to people while they waited for their takeout orders. I could see them going the extra mile. The menu is fantastic, and as someone with celiac, I'm used to having only one, maybe two options. This place is allergen friendly heaven. They label the menu items with allergen warnings on the menu so you don't even have to ask, and clearly label any available swaps. The food is fantastic, and you get so much on your plate. And there are free drink refills, which isn't always the case for small, local spots! This place has automatically become my favorite restaurant. The two words that come to mind to describe it are delightful and delicious.

Pam Higdon

Had a very welcome but an unexpected relative in town and needed to be able to spontaneously find gluten-free lunch and was excited for that. Could share GF pizza and have salads as well as we enjoyed a walking tour of American Tobacco area.

Norman Carter

Stale gluten buns fall apart when you touch it. Good burger otherwise

Chelsea Isaac

The best vegan/gluten-free waffles I have ever had. Plus, my decaf oat milk latte was good. Impressed with the food. There was a bit of wait on Sunday morning.

Anna Crist

this place is amazing! they have scrumptuous fries and tots (try them fire-spiced) and a killer veggie smashburger. their sides are gluten free and they have a gluten free bun available. duke's mayonnaise packets abound.

Ben Pattison

Amazing gluten free options! They were so happy to accommodate. Anand and Napoleon were so nice

Perry Pike

Gluten free, vegan, Keto— so many delicious options. And everything was fresh and delicious

Katie Cox

We immediately felt welcome when stepping in for a quick dinner Sunday night/ this place was even better than I expected- the food was excellent- I loved the bison filet, kale salad and baked potato! They have excellent gluten free options including a dedicated fryer for fries! Also loved the pickles they served before our food came! Also worth mentioning, they have good Diet Coke with perfect pebble ice. Beyond the great food, we had the most amazing server! Katie went above and beyond for us and made us feel right at home! We cannot wait to come back and eat here again! Katie is seriously one of the best servers we have met in years and would come back because of her hospitality alone!

Jordan Bennett

Ashly Pittman

Molly Williams

We love the buffet and the crew at Sitar! The flavors are always delicious and strong. The quality and freshness is consistent. We try to make it here monthly — at the very least. If you have any dietary restrictions the buffet has cards for items with details if it includes nuts, dairy, meat and gluten. The buffet offers salad, rice, main courses, fruit, soups, chutneys, naan and desserts. The service is first class! They make us feel so welcome every visit! It’s a wonderful experience — we recommend 10/10!!!

Danica Thomas

Absolutely fabulous experience! We were quickly seated (we had reservations as soon as they opened), service was prompt and pleasant, our meals were all perfectly accurate and delicious, and even parking was easy! For appetizers our group shared the hazelnut burrata and the giant meatballs with crispy bread. These were delicious and I would be happy to enjoy them by themselves as a meal! But I got the butter chicken "sostanza" style, which is lightly breaded and fried in a butter oil sauce and is unbelievably delicious! Others in our group got the linguine a la carbonara, and the blue cheese alfredo tagliatelle. Everyone commented that these were some of the best dishes they've ever enjoyed! We had to look up a lot of the menu's Italian terminology online, but everyone was very pleased with their meals. We also enjoyed a range of creative cocktails, from the delish "Santa's 52-Week Vacation" with charred rosemary, to the "Captain Pek Pek's Business Class Flight" cocktail complete with attached paper airplane with the recipe printed on it! Loved these! There was also a nice array of desserts, and we enjoyed everything from affogato, gelatos, bread pudding, to tiramisu! The atmosphere is simple and streamlined, but it doesn't feel unwelcoming. The staff are all helpful, professional, and very familiar with the menu. They even had dietary restrictions labeled on the menu, so there are options for those that are vegan, gluten-free, etc. I appreciated that the pace of the meal was leisurely (true to a traditional Italian meal) and at no point did our group feel rushed. Every element of the meal was fabulous from start to finish, was served hot, and was presented beautifully! Thank you for a fantastic first experience, we will all definitely be back!

Kelsey Patsky

We really enjoyed this restaurant! We have young kids and we are newly gluten free, dairy free, and egg free and eating out has become more difficult than it's worth. So this was actually the 1st time in 8 months that we have eaten out. The owner was so very helpful and SO patient with all of our questions! We will definitely be back!

Tania Laporte

This is a nice clean place for a flavorful coffee. Pleased to find breakfast with fresh ingredients and pastries are delicious 😋 . Gluten free options in pastries as well.

Donna Dixon (MeandQt)

Not good at all. Somehow the cashier thought I said no meat on my Reuben. It was fixed by putting the gluten free bread back through the toasting process and then adding meat.

Ruby Silva

Amazing gluten free pizza! Great service!! Always a friendly staff

Bonnie Forbes

Kristin W

Love this spot. Sandwich as excellent. They were able to help accommodate my food allergies and made a sandwich gluten free, dairy free and soy free. They are a nut free restaurant. Staff was helpful. Great and plentiful outdoor seating! Parking was tight and limited but I would return!

Gladys Carney

Debbie Mc

Carolina Conde

Vegeterian, vegan, gluten-free, and carnivorous options. Alcohol and alcohol-free drinks, with wines, cocktails, and beers to choose from. Kid's menu AND, ice-cream cake. Cozy area with books to read or buy, or both; a free podcast studio - how cool is that? 😎 Oh, and with a $2 donation, you can get yourself polaroided and immortalize yourself in the wall above the bar.

Heather Ling

Gluten free pizza is safe for a celiac. Jake is a super great guy. Fantastic food and easy going atmosphere.

Kiva Slade

We grabbed lunch here while in town to celebrate our daughter's graduation. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal, which isn't always easy with our bunch. The young man taking orders was informative and helpful. The greens were just the right amount of spice. Crabcakes were crab and not filler. Hushpuppies with honey - yum! Added bonus - use of cornmeal allowed our gluten free eater to enjoy! We will definitely eat here again when in Durham.

Dawn Meisch

Food : They have a few vegan options and at least one naturally gluten-free option. Their coffee was really good. I had a red velvet latte with oat milk. The hash browns I got (and reason I gave them 4 stars) were greasy and a bit undercooked on the inside. Atmosphere: It is cute and comfy inside. My friend and I were able to hear each other talk with no trouble. The music was just loud enough to be distracting, maybe because I liked the music. I can see this place being a good place to go and work and just to hang out with friends.

Dana Grieco

The arepas at Guasaca are fantastic, there are so many options and flavor combos (all gluten free, + vegan options), and the prices are super reasonable. I tend to get three different arepas, and I can typically eat two... and then I save the third for later :) The sauces are all tasty and the spicy one is the best (IMO)! I'm GF and every time I'm in the triangle I get Guasaca before my ride back to the coast - my can't miss spot.

Bill Moneypenny

My girlfriend was thrilled to find they had gluten-free options and she liked the atmosphere.

Armine Ward

"Love at first bite." Gluten-free treats were a win and a must try! Young gentleman at counter shouldn't have been laying on the glass it gave uninviting energy. We also did not get one of our treats we requested but the treats we did receive were lovely and delicious.

David Katz

Great Italian food. Love the garlic knots they bring to the table. Gluten free Pasta. Nice choice of proteins but works love tofu option to be vegan. Reasonable $. Eggplant stack can be an entrée, salad can be shared by 2.

Dominique Baris

Dog friendly patio out back and lots of gluten free options

Artye Asvui

When you buy omelette is it two eggs? Why am I still hungry? Why didn't I get any salad dressing? I asked for gluten free and trusted my server but it sure wasn't udis. I buy udis and that wasn't it I'm not sure if this is one of those places that starts the tipping at 18% unless you override it. I thought my service was pretty good until she forgot to give me coffee when I asked for some at the end of my meal instead she just brought me my check. They weren't that busy she could have asked me before giving me my check but she seemed totally forget. I would've preferred 15% tip since I have to drive to buy coffee now.

Lior Seidel

Cami Lattner

We left feeling underwhelmed by the entire experience. The restaurant was extremely loud—it felt overstimulating and made it hard to focus on conversation or enjoy the meal. While the decor itself is nicely done, the atmosphere was far from relaxing. We ordered a variety of dishes: tonkatsu ramen (gluten-free with rice noodles and no soy egg), fried dumplings, pork buns, skewered chicken hearts, grilled edamame (without togarashi), vegetable tempura, and matcha gelato. The ramen was disappointing—it tasted only of salty pork, with no depth or nuance. The broth had potential, but the dish as a whole didn’t come together. The dumplings were fine but forgettable. The pork buns were dry and lacking in flavor, and the dish felt incomplete. I didn’t try the chicken hearts myself, but they were tiny—smaller than grapes—and looked overcooked and dry. Each skewer had only three small pieces. The edamame was actually enjoyable. The grilled preparation gave it a great smoky flavor that stood out. The tempura, however, was overly greasy and made up mostly of okra, which no one at our table cared for. That dish, like a few others, went mostly untouched. The matcha gelato was good if you’re into matcha—light and not overly sweet. Service was okay. Our server never gave her name and initially entered the wrong item (vegetable ramen instead of tempura), then left both on the bill. She did correct it and was friendly. We also couldn’t help but notice there weren’t any Asian chefs or diners during our visit, which felt telling for a restaurant serving Japanese food. Overall, the food lacked flavor, the vibe was overwhelming, and we wouldn’t return.

Jana Stýblová

Came in today for lunch, the lass behind the counter made eye contact and turned around to continue prepping something. We were the only people in line to order. Her coworker nudged her so we could order, she persisted doing something (he wasn't doing anything and said he couldn't help us) and then took several minutes to turn around and engage us. We waited for 10 minutes. I asked a basic question about the WF (wheat free) tags being different than what they show online (which is GF Gluten Free, and not the same thing, I'm Celiac) and she just kept saying I don't know, I don't know, I don't know what that is. It was awful. It was disheartening and I was embarrassed, we turned around and left.

Jessie H

They are always extra careful with my gluten free orders! I rarely get to eat out due to medical conditions. This location is always super friendly and has never gotten a take-out order wrong. It is such a treat to come across a restaurant with options for me. Super thankful for the awesome staff and delicious GF alternatives