Top 14 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Irvine Spectrum Center

krystal g

They have a gluten free menu! My boyfriend with celiac disease has tried the chicken pad Thai and the chicken fried rice with no reaction!

Belem Ramos

I visited this establishment for the first time recently and had an overall decent experience, though there were a few areas for improvement. When I arrived, I wasn’t greeted or acknowledged, which felt a bit impersonal. You basically wait in line until they call you up with a quick “next,” which was a bit underwhelming in terms of customer service. The cleanliness could also use some attention. There was a lot of water or soda on the floor near the machine, and the tables and surrounding area had visible trash and crumbs. It didn’t seem like much effort was made to keep the space tidy. When it came to the pizza, I ordered the combo with sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives. The toppings were a little light—especially the bell peppers, which were chopped very small—and I found the pizza to be lacking in both sauce and cheese. However, the meats were tasty, and overall, the pizza had good flavor. One positive note is that they offer a gluten-free crust, which is a great option for people with dietary restrictions, though it does come with a $4+ upcharge. The crust was crunchy and flavorful, though I’m not sure if it’s fully celiac-safe. While the price didn’t seem to fully match the quality of the food, it’s still a good option for a quick, no-frills pizza, especially if you’re looking for something fast and solo. I would definitely consider coming back for the gluten-free crust, but I hope they can improve the overall experience in terms of service and cleanliness.

Grace Blackburn

Had a bbq bacon burger on a gluten free bun, yum! Great service, will be back.

Alona Montes

They have gluten free pasta options. I had the gf fiorentini and it was delicious. Service was great. Sam, our server, was fantastic!

Dee Dee

Came here for a bd celebration. 6 out of 5 stars for presentation, food, service, and atmosphere. Brian did an exceptional job making sure our meat was well done and to our liking. All of the meat was delicious, and the sides during brunch were perfect. You may also go to the buffet bar where rhere is an assortment of fruit, potatoes, waffles, sausage, fritata, mixed greens, etcetera.They offered a $53 pp special for Father's Day, so it was very crowded. The sides came with polenta, gluten-free bread, mashed potatoes, and fried bananas. Bathrooms are on premises. Valet parking or park for free near the restaurant.

Kate

Hey! It's 2025!!!!! 25!!! Gluten free pasta??? No? You've never heard of it?? Even Barilla has good GF pasta just with 1 ingredient(cheackpea flour or red lentils flour) Your new salmon in the oven was good, though, so was the cauliflower "wings". 2 stars just because you HAVE to have GF pasta in 2025!

Andre Mc

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LOVE THIS PLACE! FOOD FOR EVERYONE: MEAT LOVERS VEGANS AND EVEN GREAT FOR GLUTEN FREE PEOPLE. THE FOOD IS ALWAYS PREPARED FRESH AND HEALTHY AND THE HANDCRAFTED JUICES ESPECIALLY THE MINT LEMONADE...DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED. HUGE FAN.

Dylan Borton

Amazing selection of Gluten Free/Dairy Free options as well as vegetarian options. Always a great time visiting Little Sister at the Spectrum. Great service, always very knowledgeable servers who are very cautious and thorough when it comes to dietary requirements. Very cool vibes for a date night or groups of friends with cool lighting, music and decor. 10/10.

Karine Rivet

Fabulous gluten free, vegan pho!

Annette Blaney

Fantastic waitstaff most cooperative. Menu is varied good selection of antrays with options for vegetarian and gluten free patrons. An array of beverages are available.

Avery Colthan

Overall, this place was really good. I did make the mistake of going on a weekend so it was incredibly busy, but they still seemed to be getting food out pretty quickly and it didn't feel like a huge weight. When we did get the food even though it was busy. It was absolutely delicious and well prepared. They even went out of their way to make sure that my gluten-free Burger was kept away from other things due to my gluten allergy which really impressed me because not a lot of places do that. I will have to say the staff was exceptionally nice. They were delivering food having fun at work, but they were also engaging the guests and cleaning tables in between to make operations go a lot smoother. I've been to many shake shacks not one this busy and considering how well everyone seemed to be working and how quickly everyone was getting in and out. I was pretty impressed

Tess Ricci

The food was absolutely incredible! I have Celiac, so I needed gluten free, and they were great about accommodating me! There aren't many gluten free options, but the options they do have are incredible! Highly recommended! If you are bringing the kids like we did, maybe plan to bring something separate for them -- especially if you have a picky eater like I do!

Salah Almudhhi

I liked the gluten-free ice cream