The 5 Best Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Spots in Central Business District
Updated Sep 2024 for accuracy and safety
Sleepy Bee Cafe - Downtown
8 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Bustling brunch spot with top-notch service and a devotion to local and sustainable practices, recognized for its awesome coffee drinks.
Celiac friendlyLow risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Sleepy Bee is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch spots. There are 3 locations around the city, and they are all super busy, all the time. They have gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options, and cater to a wide variety of dietary restrictions. Their menu changes seasonally and they do their best to source local and organic foods. My favorite items to order are the Bee Cakes (GF) and broakley sandwich. I used to love their turmeric chicken salad on leaf wraps, but they've since replaced that menu item with other delicious options. There is a full espresso bar inside, and the Bee also offers smoothies, juices, and tea. Picked up my favorite T-shirt and their downtown location and take it with me on every trip. No bees, no food, no us. The only less than amazing experiences I've had, is they are occasionally too busy, and my order has gotten lost or forgotten. Two or three times now I've walked in to pick up my online or phone order, and it either wasn't in their system, or they forgot about it. That's out of 20+ times eating here though. The restaurant chain is owned by a Cincinnati family, so by eating here, you're supporting small business and the local economy.
BRU Burger Bar - Cincinnati
41 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Known for perfect medium rare burgers and irresistible peach bread pudding, folks rave about its cozy atmosphere and small patty options.
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Perfection! I'm not a huge burger person to start with and these burgers were great! Especially happy because they have gluten free buns. The fries were really good and I loved the pear cosmo. Our food came out fast and we went around 6pm on a Saturday. Our server, Kiesha, was great and attentive. The atmosphere was fun but laid back. And reasonable prices for a city restaurant. There is patio seating.
Condado Tacos
195 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
An admired spot on the Banks with stellar suggestions and a warm return-invite vibe.
Celiac friendlyLow risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Katie P was fantastic! She was kind and attentive for our whole meal. I have gluten and dairy allergies and she had the manager prepare everything to make sure it was safe!
Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Experience house brewed beers on an upscale patio with views overlooking a park or from a spacious two-level indoor dining area.
In vetting processCurrently evaluating cross-contamination risk
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Very friendly staff, engaged in the local games as much as the fans! They have pretty good gluten-free buns here, and the food was good though a bit expensive for the quality. Definitely the place to go for some beers as you watch the Bengals go!
Lalo Restaurant
26 W Court St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
A generous spot with massive servings, catering to vegan preferences with top-notch ambiance and excellent service to boot.
In vetting processCurrently evaluating cross-contamination risk
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Amazing place have ate there. Several times been in there once every time was amazing plenty of vegan options I get gluten-free and vegan. Atmosphere is very nice and customer service was very nice.