Top 33 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Downtown Raleigh

Sitti

137 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Meg Cosgrove
Meg Cosgrove
Everything was wonderful. They were able to work with our food allergies without issue. They accommodated gluten free, nut free, and even a garlic free guest! Room is beautiful, staff was on top of everything, would definitely recommend.

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Bida Manda

222 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Dairy FreeDedicated GF MenuDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceCiderDessertsPastaLunchDinnerAsianTake AwayKid FriendlyBar

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Parish Wolfe
Parish Wolfe
Bida Manda is amazing. I go there regularly and it’s always a good experience. They have a lot of gluten free options and the menu is well marked for gluten.

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Gravy

135 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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ItalianAmericanDinnerOutdoor SeatingTake AwayPastaLunchDeliveryKid Friendly

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Caroline Gardner
Caroline Gardner
We had reservations so we were seated quickly. We each had a drink which was wonderful. Our server was kind, but we were given takeout boxes for our entrees and the check upon receiving our food without time to enjoy our meal. The gluten free options are limited, and the pasta was a bit of a let down.

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Centro

106 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Steph
Steph
I love popping in to Centro for lunch. Great, quick service, and reliably awesome food. The flautas and tacos are my favorites - and they even have a gluten free fried chicken taco which is so so good!

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Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe

7 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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AcaiPoke BowlsSushiSmoothiesAsianCoffeeAllergen FriendlyBreakfastBrunchDairy Free OptionsDeliveryLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian Options100% GFPet FriendlyKid Friendly

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Dawn Lineman
Dawn Lineman
Love that it’s completely gluten free I have celiac and anxiety when trying new places but my biggest concern was what to eat I chose the khalessi bowl and hot mocha omg soooo gooooo if you like clean juice you will love this my partner had avacado toast and couldn’t tell it was gf wish I lived closer

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Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

111 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
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GrillBurgersAmericanAllergen FriendlyBrunchDairy Free OptionsDinnerKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsBread ItemsOpen LateDeliveryPet FriendlyRestaurantCocktails

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Randy Earl
Randy Earl
This was my first visit to Bad Daddy's. I have Celiac disease, so gluten free options are extremely important to me, and it's a real treat for me to have a proper burger-in-a-bun rather than a lettuce wrap, even if it is a GF bun (they tend to fall apart without gluten to hold them together; no fault of the restaurant). My burger was delicious; I'll definitely come back when I need a burger fix. However, my review is mixed because I found the ambience lacking - the music was loud and of what I considered to be an obnoxious selection (personal taste, I know, but hey, it's my review). Also my menu was dirty, which was a real turn-off. A few customer-focused tweaks and it could be a five-star experience for me, but currently it's not.

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Taverna Agora Greek Kitchen & Bar

326 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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BrunchCocktailsDedicated GF FryerLunchDinnerOpen LateMediterraneanDeliveryOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Mike Marchetta
Mike Marchetta
Enjoyed it again and again. Service and food is still excellent!! 👌 definitely recommend. Sat on the rooftop again. Have also been inside. Inside is more lively and rooftop day or night is nice and calm more relaxed up there making it more comfortable. Also great for larger parties Staff: nice, friendly. Good service is super important. Food: we go here enough and it's always very good. More authentic and flavorful Greek food. We had this time The trio of all 3 spreads- comes with alot of pita slices (can get gluten free) which is great. Dinner : Chicken Mykonos (comes with pasta but substituted for rice) was delicious Also have had the Souvlaki Platters. Gluten free: Can substitue the pasta for rice. So if that's your thing you can make it work with many dishes. Price: for the quality it's worth it. More authentic and better ingredients Exactly what you would expect from a better experience.

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Five Star Restaurant

301 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Elizabeth Fieno
Elizabeth Fieno
Entrees are giant and the lettuce chicken wraps are the best thing on the menu. Super gluten free friendly

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Brewery Bhavana

218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Anita G
Anita G
Awesome gluten free experience. Excellent staff. Super tasty food. Savory and not overly sweet.

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Longleaf Swine

300 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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R Sebeck
R Sebeck
One of our favorite places to take visitors to Raleigh! Great options, great atmosphere. I’m gluten free and always eat here confident that I won’t be sick afterwards! Our friends love the quick but delicious food, the option to sit outside, and the great location!

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Vic's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

331 Blake St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Liz F
Liz F
I don’t usually seek out Italian but I’m so glad I came here. It’s a family run place, with super authentic food and amazing staff. I got gluten free pizza and they also have gluten free pasta. Prices are wonderful.

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Morning Times

10 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Rachel Tatem
Rachel Tatem
Great place to meet up or have a business meeting. Not the most quiet but quiet enough. If you eat gluten the bagels are great. The coffee was good.

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Element Gastropub

421 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Andrew Voss
Andrew Voss
This place is incredible! If you’re in downtown Raleigh, you need to come check it out. The food is on point and it has a really cool vibe. Also, They have a good bit of gluten-free options.

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Amorino Gelato - Raleigh

137 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Yeedah Krasowski
Yeedah Krasowski
The challenge of being gluten and dairy free is spontaneity. . Its very difficult stopping to have a great like everyone else unless you do some research. And in the heat of summer who doesn't want an ice cream. . But I researched and found Amorino had several dairy free options of Gelato which was great for our date day seeing the spider exhibit at the museum, the Lego experience, some shopping, we stopped by Amorino's I got the dark chocolate and mixed berries Gelato, my hubby got the blueberry cheesecake and a lemon Gelato, but what made this experience exceptional is the setting. We sat outside at the little bistro table and enjoyed listening to the gurgling water fountain and people watching and midday there was no trouble parking on the street. It was a sweet end to our day.

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Chhote's Restaurant

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Shanah Bell
Shanah Bell
We stopped into Transfer Food Hall while downtown hanging out. They had a lot of gluten free and vegetarian options for me. I decided to try the Palak Paneer and the Onion Bhaji (vegan) as an appetizer since I'd never tried them before. Both were delicious and and the portion sizes were huge! The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back again.

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Sono Sushi

319 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Bianca Lupan
Bianca Lupan
We love coming to Sono Sushi when we are in Raleigh. We had another great dinner tonight - our server was Hannah. I appreciate that they have some gluten free roll options and gluten free soy sauce. Their cocktails and sake are also great!

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Gringo A Go Go

110 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Shanah Bell
Shanah Bell
I've been here a few times (and done an in-depth review that Google has decided doesn't exist anymore for some reason) and really like it. They have a lot of gluten free and vegan options, especially as taco fillings. They offer vegan cheese, sour cream, rice and beans also. The menu is well labeled. I would've taken more pictures of it, but they were on my last review that has now mysteriously disappeared. So I'll have to add more menu pics when I go back again. Overall, I really like the food and the atmosphere there. Good choices for everyone in your party, no matter the dietary restrictions. So this is a place I'd highly suggest checking out if you're in the area. ***Update 5/22/25*** I took my daughter here for her birthday and we both really enjoyed it. I got the Red Chilaquiles with the vegan chicken, vegan cheese and vegan sour cream. I was told that this time, the only vegan meats that weren't gluten free were the carnitas and the beef. But it can change, depending on the sourcing, so make sure you ask each time if you require gluten free. My daughter got a chicken quesadilla and a beef taco. She really liked the beef in the taco and the quesadilla overall, except for the chicken. So are says next time she'll just get a beef quesadilla and combine the best of both worlds.

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Flour and Barrel

400 W North St Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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BreakfastDinnerBrunchOpen LateCocktailsDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyRestaurantLunchPet FriendlyOutdoor Seating

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Whitney Moseman
Whitney Moseman
Ate with my sister, Madison was the absolute best! She helped my sister out with her gluten allergy. Everything was amazing!

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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

328 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Shanah Bell
Shanah Bell
Always a good time. I wish they had more gluten free beer options, but at least they had a Glutenberg and a Green's. The nachos were pretty good and a great compliment to the late night trivia.

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Clouds Brewing Raleigh

126 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Terrence Ezrol
Terrence Ezrol
The food was excellent, A wide array of beers got a flight to sample a bunch of them, rain delay tasted grassy, not characteristic to it's style not sure if the reduced gluten process impacted it, I did enjoy the other beers. Liked the atmosphere once inside, did feel the covering on the door looked odd (almost made it look closed) may be a better way to keep the evening sun out.

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The Daily Planet Cafe

121 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Noël Lemen
Noël Lemen
Surprisingly reasonably priced, excellent quality food that was both kid-friendly and adult-friendly. It's simple fare- soups, wraps, and sandwiches, mostly, but all very good. There were also plenty of vegetarian options and while I didn't check, I presume also some gluten-free. The coffee bar was solid, and there were even some local brews. All in all, I was super impressed and so were the kids.

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Beasley's Chicken + Honey

237 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Deborah Hart-Serafini
Deborah Hart-Serafini
Super excited about gluten free menu and especially fried chicken‼️

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Whiskey Kitchen

201 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Luke Stephens
Luke Stephens
Rate this a 3.5... not bad, but not awe inspiring. The menu is limited. If you are gluten free you basically have 2 choices. Food was ho hum. I got the BBQ sandwich (wanted the catfish but I didn't see the "after 5" fine print). It could have been a lot better. The sauce on it was flavorless and the Asian slaw just cabbage. Service was ok. Nice location and atmosphere but the total open format makes the room cold and noisy. Work on some tastier dishes and being more accommodating to alternative dietary needs. Wait staff needs to up their game a little on the personality front.

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Tucker Street Diner

421 N Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Letisha McLaughlin Lam
Letisha McLaughlin Lam
Delicious food, great service, beautiful interior, and fun people-watching. My friend and I met here on a Thursday night around 6ish for dinner. The restaurant was steady, but not crowded. I immediately grabbed a booth by the gigantic windows so I could watch all the downtown happenings--mostly dog owners and young professionals. The interior of the diner is beautiful and welcoming! My friend and I are vegetarian and gluten-free/dairy free and the menu is extensive enough that both of us had great options. Of course, I had to get the housemade chips because my experience at the sister diners--the Shiny Diner and Peak City Diner--has made me slightly addicted to them; and I ordered the hamburger and eggs minus the bread. The eggs were cooked to perfection. My friend enjoyed her black bean burger too. The servers, there were two at that time, were attentive and worked together well to make sure our drinks were topped off and food was delivered quickly. I left spending just less than what I would have paid for the two of us at Chick-fil-A. Overall, it was a great experience and I look forward to my next meal there.

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Transfer Co. Food Hall

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Mairin O'Brien
Mairin O'Brien
This is the best food hall in Raleigh. Every single place has incredible food, and they're all very kind and helpful with food sensitivities. For gluten free food, I love the empanadas, yatai, and chhotes. Friends and family who don't have dietary restrictions have tried dumplings from bulbox, ramen and pork buns from yatai, and cookies and ice cream. All have been a hit.

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Tonbo Ramen

211 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Kristina Turple
Kristina Turple
I had the veggie ramen and it was absolutely delicious and I completely recommend. The reason for the low rating is because they charge $2 to swap ramen for rice noodles. Rice noodles are cheaper but there’s still an up charge just because I can’t eat gluten

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Dank Burrito

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Scott Kleist
Scott Kleist
They have gluten free fryer so nachos are possible for you gf peeps out there. Carne asada is tender and has a nice even slow spicy burn to it which I love.

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42nd Street Oyster Bar

508 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Vesta Prods
Vesta Prods
We got here at 8pm for our reservations and then got seated. We got our menus, and were given a QR code to scan for drinks. The QR code led to the beverages page on their website, which gave an error message. It seems like someone had quite literally deleted the page off the website. Then we were told by the waiter to keep trying it, which obviously didn’t work. We proceeded to wait 15+ minutes until we actually ordered our meals. Anyways, we sit for over an hour waiting for our food and eventually get our meals at 9:30pm. The food was decent at best and was not worth anywhere near the price. We finished up and asked for to-go containers, which we got, and then we were left unattended for 15+ minutes without the bill. We felt like we were forgotten about, and considered leaving. Then, finally, the waiter came with the bills and there were only two bills but there were four of us there. He didn’t ask if we wanted bills separate or together, he assumed. We signed the bills quickly so we could finally leave. Later at home, I realized the receipt wasn’t for my meal and I was doubled charged for a single drink. I also felt very ill and realized that I had eaten gluten at the restaurant, even though everything I ate was listed on the gluten-free menu. I cannot eat gluten due to Celiac Disease. If I had to guess, the chips were fried in the same fryers as gluten-containing foods. Overall, I am incredibly unhappy with the experience that I had here, especially because they portray themselves as being an upscale restaurant.

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Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria

555 Fayetteville St Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Isaac Estrada
Isaac Estrada
Their barbacoa tacos are the real deal! If you like authentic Mexican food, this is the place for you. They have varios salsas with varying levels of hotness. There’s also optional cilantro and chopped onions if you want to add to your tacos but no limes. Plenty of gluten free options and Mexican sodas. Fantastic location and atmosphere.

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The Station at Person Street

701 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
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Rainer Zarzour
Rainer Zarzour
Matt did an excellent job with our gluten free order ensuring everything was correct and not cross contaminated.

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The Brass Tap

16 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Brad Davis
Brad Davis
Our group of 6 enjoyed our Sunday night dinner. First a suggestion - when it is only half full inside, the TV volume should be turned down to a reasonable level. We could barely hear each other's conversation even when yelling while sitting at a round table for six. Far too loud. Now the good - Large beer selection, and the food was good, great service. Servers were very attentive and while they brought out the wrong flavor of wings, they fixed it quickly. Highly recommended. We enjoyed the boom boom shrimp, wings, regular and gluten free pizzas.

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