Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale

Judy Sarnocinski

We do not live in this area but were in the area and in need of a good breakfast that served Gluten Free foods. We had the best skillet meal that included gluten free pancakes that were absolutely wonderful! The biggest surprise was there was no extra charge for the gluten free pancakes or the extra plate. (My husband and I shared the skillet.) We just wish we lived closer so we could enjoy the food at Butters more often.

Larry Adler

Malee’s Thai is located in the heart of old town Scottsdale. The food is authentic and prices are reasonable. They can make many dishes vegan or gluten free and the portion sizes are generous. I have a decent bar with many options. I would highly recommend trying it!

Liza Ross

YES, gluten free delicious!!! Don't skip the loaded peach lemonade. Just don't forget to ask for gluten free if you need it.

kathleen Bandola

LOVED IT! Most items were gluten-free and EVERYTHING was delicious!

Trey Gardner

Without a doubt the best Gluten Free pizza I’ve ever had - more fluffy crust, incredible flavor. If you are craving a good pizza but can’t do gluten, this is your place. This place was hopping and it took all but 10 min to get our food.

T. Ray

We love Blanco. Best queso we've had and they have lots of gluten free options. The short ribs in anything is a winner.

graciela montes

It’s a great place with all types of food such as protein based, vegan, gluten free and even drinks! Fantastic place.

Edis

Brandon was our server and he did AMAZING! It was a Saturday night though not very busy inside dining, yet the door dash and other deliveries are slamming the restaurant and it felt like he was virtually running the whole front of the restaurant by himself, making drinks for people, serving us very well, and assuring my girlfriend with her gluten free and vegetarian options as well as ensuring I was able to customize my order which tasted beyond what I’ve eaten before. I’ve had a lot of carne asada but their burrito customized with the carne asada is immaculate! We love the area and we can’t pass on such incredible service from Brandon and the quality of the food! Great atmosphere and gluten free / vegetarian options!

Julianna Wallace

I’ve come here a handful times as a local student. I absolutely love it and always jump at the opportunity of sharing it with my friends or family when in town. Not only is the food delicious, but the service is so warm and efficient! My best friend has celiac and the couple of times we’ve gone together, they’ve provided really special care for her safety. The location itself has the perfect brunch atmosphere that’s tucked away and the local/ small-town lunch atmosphere that’s near Old Town Scottsdale.

Christopher Parrett

They had an incredibly delicious gluten free menu for meals and dessert!

Troy Aberle

PBJ burger with gluten free bun was 13/10!

Lilly W

IMO the best thing on their menu is the bruschetta board and I was so excited when I found out that they have a gluten free bread substitute for it. I’m not sure what kind of gf bread they use but it’s incredible, it actually sticks together and doesn’t crumble apart! It’s so good that my non-gf friends will split an order with me cause they say they can’t really taste a difference.

Nadine Craparotta

Wow, just wow! I got the vegan vanilla soft serve with a gluten free cone and it was the best dessert I’ve EVER had! My husband had a regular chocolate/ vanilla cone and after tasting mine, went back and got the same thing I got too. He doesn’t have allergies like I do and he was blown away by the dessert. If I could give them 10 stars, I would! I wish I could go back there everyday to satisfy my sweet tooth. The staff were very sweet as well!

Isabella Hendrickson

We had a wonderful experience at Olive and Ivy! Chris - our waiter, created a fun, engaging and lovely experience as we sat and spent time together as a family. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and every recommendation he made was spot on! He truly made the afternoon a delight! The food was delicious and fresh as well as allergen friendly. We had the crème brûlée - as a gluten free dessert and it was the most unique crème brûlée I’ve ever had!

Christine Broselle

This server Ryan is an absolute 10/10! The performance is lightning-fast, with minimal flaws and seamless functionality. The atmosphere is family friendly, and the reliability is unmatched—no crashes or downtime. I am also gluten free and have a peanut and Ryan was very tending to those needs and made lunch go smoothly! Highly recommended!

Rowan Maclean

This place is really cute! They have a gift shop in the lobby, with some eclectic items. The people are super-friendly; and the southern recipes are well prepared. I was, however, kind of disappointed with what I chose, which was the biscuits and gravy. I felt sick to my stomach, afterwards, for hours after, average biscuits were more like the consistency of a pre-packaged, British-style crumpet/scone consistency, plus the gravy tasted really processed with no flavor, OTHER than poor-grade , bulk seasoning mix. My roommate’s selection, though (which she let me try) was good, though, which was a scramble which had spinach, feta cheese and tasted really fresh, and didn’t disappoint in freshness and flavor. If I go back in the future. I’ll be ordering it for brunch! I also got a desert to go from the counter, which was a chocolate peanut butter ganache cupcake that was out of this world! They source their baked goods from small, local vendors in the area, and have many gluten free and vegan options!

Kara Cavanaugh

They have gluten free options! I got french toast (and didn't get cross contaminated) and sampled the coffee flight. It was all delicious and we were in and out quickly.

julia jones

Great experience. The restaurant is under construction but it didn’t detract from the experience. Both the managers Eddie and Rachel were fabulous and visited with us. Laura, our waitress kept the sides coming for my gluten free husband. We couldn’t have asked for a better anniversary lunch!

leojodas

Celeste made my experience today at shake shack absolutely wonderful when she greeted me with a beautiful smile. She was patient with me as I was explaining my dietary restrictions! I was thrilled that there were gluten free options. Restaurant was clean, service was fast!

Amie Michels

Edited 8.14: Apparently the dining experience here is entirely dependent on wait staff. Unfortunately after many positive experiences, this evening was an abysmal disaster. Our appetizer was sent to the table wrong, they scraped off the ingediedients that were to be left off and delivered it as though it were fresh. Numerous remnants of the old ingredients remained. Our meals, at 4pm, in a nearly empty restaurant, took an hour and were prepared differently than ordered, in style, ingredients and temperature. The on duty manager was less than sympathetic at both issues and we were made to feel as though this were our problem. We'll need to find a new favorite spot. We're repeat diners at this upscale neighborhood kitchen and bar. We usually order the filet mignon and salmon, which are reliably cooked to perfection. The meatloaf and tavern salad are also favorites. Vegetables are always fresh. Godiva chocolate torte is decadent. For those who need gluten free there are plenty of options. The outdoor patio at the bar is a best bet if you can't secure the reservation you need. Friendly staff. Love this place.

Allison Payne

Chef Sandra and her team went above & beyond catering for my husband’s 40th event. We had guests that were celiac and they were so accommodating in being food safe to ensure no contamination. There were so many amazing GF menu options. The food arrived hot and was cooked perfectly. Not only did they provide amazing quality food but their service and friendliness was 10/10. I highly recommend this restaurant and will absolutely be eating here again!

John Halpern

I love this place. Being vegan and gluten free, this was a find. Great food, great drinks, amazing deal for the money. Wonderful staff that really take care of you. A must go.

Emily Kehner

Happy to find a spot with a few vegan options for breakfast. We enjoyed the crispy polenta tacos, tempeh breakfast bowl, and a modified avocado toast (subbed sourdough for the egg bread, subbed tempeh for the bacon/egg, and added sliced tomato) A few vegan side options as well, like the crispy polenta, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, beans and rice. Not the *most delicious* food we’ve ever had but we were so glad to go somewhere with real vegan options and something for the whole family (including kids, gluten free, and vegans)

Lexi George

This place was so good we ordered from here 4 times while on vacation. Incredibly grateful they had amazing gluten free options. I think Naperville, IL would be a great spot to open a location… ;)

Maria Elie

Delicious food! Had the salmon pastey and bangers and mash pastey, both were great. And the old fashioned was perfect. Would give a 5 if they offered gluten friendly options.

Julia Dickseski

Delicious gluten and dairy-free options. Really enjoyed the coconut chicken! Shoutout to Freddy for wonderful service

Lindsay Walsh

Amazing gluten free sub with bread unique to Ike’s. Great options, but a bit pricier.

Deanna Robbins

Love the morning buzz! Super yummy! I did get a gluten free breakfast wrap but the wrap was a bit dry. Still good flavor! Whenever I am in PHX it’s a go to for me.

Lindsay Walsh

Great gluten free options including breakfast sandwiches 🥪

Jennifer Fullenweider

Fabulous menu and alternatives for gluten free. They can make sandwiches on gluten free bread. Brisket sandwich with chopped salad was so delicious. Others in our party had chicken salad sandwich. Shoestring French fries were delicious. Our server was great. Highly recommend. Plan to go again!

Michele Phillips

Love this place. So many options including, gluten free and keto. Service is top notch. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Coffee is delicious. They also sell t-shirts and craft items. Definitely recommend

Lara Keller

Gluten free thick crust pizza here has got to be one of the best GF crusts I’ve ever had! Toppings are just right and taste like quality ingredients, price is great for what you’re getting, and it wasn’t greasy. 20 stars!!!

Jon B

I love the Mongolian beef here and the pad Thai. The also have great gluten free options too.

Chris Grace

Had a great meal at Citizen Public. They had a good number of gluten free options and early modified for my dairy issue also. They even split the main course for us. The calamari was terrific. Both our drinks were good and original. The staff and service was outstanding. The dining room is a bit loud; they could add sound deadening.

Arthur Aguilar

Will come again!! Kimberly was amazing with all the help she gave us! Gluten free options, not many places like this! Anytime of the day, this is the right choice if you want good food with good people!

Claude O

Rachel Stephens

Thanks to some recommendations I found on Eat Gluten Free AZ on Instagram, we stopped at Diego Pops near our hotel in Old Town Scottsdale for happy hour where all apps and margaritas are half off. They have a marked gluten free menu which is important to me as a Celiac. I was told that their fryer is dedicated but flour tortillas are stored near it, so to avoid potential cross contamination, avoid the fried foods. After being put on a 15 minute wait list, we were seated outside. The weather was fantastic so it was very comfortable in the outdoor dining area next to the bar. On the table are 6 different sauces. Try them all - my favs were the pink one and the light green serrano one. We got a frozen house blue raspberry margarita, 2 Diego (house) margaritas, a cheese quesadilla (not GF, but my husband loved it), elote (great), a bowl of tortilla soup (12/10 it was delicious), a corn cheese dip (fine) with tortillas rather than chips to avoid potential gluten cross contamination, and a pineapple pork bowl with coconut rice (not a fan.) Between ordering our drinks and when our food came out, it was like maybe 40 minutes. We didn't mind because the weather was good and we were chatting and had our drinks, but our waitress kept updating us that she was on the kitchen to bring out our stuff. We were like, "it's fine." She came out 2 more times and said the kitchen had lost our ticket. Whatever, we were in no rush. Stuff happens. She was super apologetic even though we didn't complain and the manager came over and gave us vouchers for 6 free tacos and comped our entire meal!!! We told them it wasn't necessary and we could pay but the waitress said it was thanks for being so nice and understanding. That made me feel sad that they clearly deal with a lot of rude, unreasonable people. It wasn't necessary to comp our meal or give us free taco vouchers. We did tip her in cash an amount that would have been 1/3 of the original bill. Please don't go expecting free food but if you're in Scottsdale, please go check out the food at Diego Pops and get the tortilla soup for sure.

Chelsea Warren

Finding good gluten-free food is the struggle of a lifetime and Crust Simply took all the work out of it. You could could get any of the pizzas and any of the pasta options in gluten free. I did the Chicken Marsala and you honestly couldn't even tell it was GF, it was so good. I loved the ambiance of the patio seating, our server was a ball of delightful, positive energy, and we just really enjoyed the whole vibe.

Jared Gorthy

Wow, amazing pizza spot! Great gluten free pizza for a decent price. We’ll be back!

Kailynn Glenn

Our department recently hosted a staff retreat lunch at Fate Brewing Company in Scottsdale, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish! Coordinating for a group of 20+ people can be challenging, but the staff handled everything seamlessly. The service was attentive, friendly, and efficient, ensuring that everyone in our group felt taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded expectations, especially given our variety of dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian). It’s not always easy to accommodate such diverse preferences, but Fate Brewing did it with ease and flair. The mocktails were another highlight—they were creative, refreshing, and a perfect complement to the meal. Our team left feeling satisfied, impressed, and grateful for such a great experience. Thank you, Fate Brewing Company, for making our lunch a memorable part of our retreat! Highly recommend this place for group events or just a great meal.

Jennah Parmar

Have celiac and ordered GF mac and cheese and found a regular noodle in my dish. Manager insisted that the only way that could happen is if “a noodle flew across the kitchen”, not as funny when you are dealing with an autoimmune disease!

Bill Hourigan

Went with a group (8 total) of friends who had recommended this place for breakfast and WOWZA! Everyone at the table LOVED the food (and drinks) they ordered and we ALL have different tastes. Very accommodating, staff was amazing. It was soul-crushing that I could not finish everything. Would go back in a heartbeat! Try the ricotta gluten free pancakes…life changing.

Jai Baybe

Very meh atmosphere with weird energy... but that's OK, we weren't going to dine in. We ended up not eating, they didn't have any gluten free or cauliflower crusts. Sad panda I was. 😕😔

Aaron Finigan

Very welcoming dog friendly patio. Plenty of gluten free options. Food was delicious.

Susan Madu

The regular food was fabulous, too bad our server made a mistake in not placing our gluten free guest’s order as gluten free (an allergy not a preference). Whilst her meal was removed from our bill, after being offered a complementary meal we did have to ask for her replacement meal to be removed from our bill.

Sachin Patel

Such a wonderful place to have a lovely Thai meal. The staff was super friendly, very kind and accommodating to my dietary preferences. Being gluten-free and vegetarian often makes it difficult to find restaurants that accommodate however they were very kind and were able to make a delicious meal based on my preferences

Christina Schofield

Outdoor space is great when weather allows! Neat spot with old traditional ambience. Gluten free menu available with a good variety of food, attached in pics. Tried the red enchiladas, and did not think they had any flavor. They are also very small, and only available in chicken, can't sub other meat. Waiter was very nice and accommodating to help me find a meal I would like and replace it. Guacamole is great and chips are gluten free too. Red chili pork chop had a great presentation and even better flavor.

Sulaf Al-Tamimi

I’m new to the area and I also never tried gluten-free pizza. The pizza I got from here was a little burnt from the crust. I called the store back and they immediately made me a new one. Pizza is 10/10 and customer service is exceptional.

Odin's Halls

Best quality ice cream. Tons of gluten free options

Kat Parks

I order from here roughly once a week to two weeks because I love the food. They're also the only place nearby that does a great gluten free pizza. And the Ziggy Fries. Oh my god, the Ziggy Fries. I ask for extra crispy extra garlic and they DELIVER. It was absolutely wasted with garlic yesterday. I consumed it all. Amazing 10/10.