Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Downtown Los Angeles

Charly Luna

Absolutely beautiful space and such amazing food. I have celiac disease, and it's such a relief to find such divine eats that keep me safe. So much yum!! Thank you Tocoya Organica!

Colleen King

Norrito salad and shrimp are last meal level good. Lots of gluten free options. Ambiance and service are just ok.

Brianna Manes

As someone that only eats gluten free, this was hands down the best sushi experience of my life. Do yourself a favor and order the dynamite lobster roll. SO good. You’re welcome. Also the most basic sake on their menu, $7 on the happy hour menu, was the best sake I’ve ever had.

Andrew Robb

Delicious food, lovely service and advice, I’m coeliac, met sone nice people, it is a canteen experience, would go again

Celia Ramón

We ordered a gluten free peperoni pizza. It was one of the best gluten free pizzas I've ever tried. Warning: if you really cannot eat sny gluten or cross contaminated food, don't go there, they use the same utensils for all the pizza, even if the dough is gluten free you can get sick. The taste was amazing. The guys making the pizzas and the bartender were very nice. The neighbourhood at night looked scary and dangerous, even if inside the pizzeria was okey.

Marlena Węgrzanowska

I absolutely recommend this place for the best gluten free fried chicken in LA! it’s so crispy and tasty we are 100% coming back here to try more items on the menu and to get the family bucket. The lady who served us was also so nice and kind. Everything we ordered was so tasty, even the pickle and the green sauce - outstanding. Can’t wait to come back for more. Also it’s important to note that they validate parking 🙌🏼

Adriana Lopez

If you’re looking for great Pizza with a pretty relaxed atmosphere this is your place. They offer Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free and regular options. They also carry a small selection of beer. If you’re Vegan I really recommend the Vegan Sicilian cheese, I also tried the veggie, pepperoni and mac and cheese but Sicilian cheese was definitely my favorite. My hubby is not Vegan and he also loved the none vegan options. They sell by the slice which works out great for us.

Danielle Miller

Finally went here with a friend, both of us have visited family in Italy throughout our lives (for me: Salerno region) and needed to catch up and vent over good food. This pasta is so good. Everything there felt like being g back in Italy and not the tourist traps. They even had stelline/pastina and bone marrow! We ended up getting bone marrow, tiramisu, and the Angus ragù and wild boar ragù pastas. Everything was incredible and I've had dreams about the tiramisu since. They also use really good flour here it seems because I'm someone who can't really digest most wheat, not gluten but all wheat in the US just makes me feel sick almost like an allergy. The bread and pasta here was the rare wheat outside of Italy that I didn't feel sick, I didn't feel bloated, I wasn't in pain for days. Just stelline-eyed thinking about when I could visit again and try the next pasta. Friend is the same way and said the same thing. I only wish they had little pasta flight samplers 😅 For allergies: they're very good. I have a shellfish allergy and cross contamination wasn't a concern and there were plenty of non-shellfish options that were fantastic.

Elise Dupré

Amazing food and soooo friendly!! Also knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free food

Nicole Gardner

Great gluten free tasty food!

monica rust

Just had AMAZING gluten free pizza nice and crispy not like cardboard and ready fast I ordered a pick up but decided to stay and eat there. Great food and drink

Hannah Olds

Wurstkuche is one of the restaurants I’d recommend to anyone visiting LA. I’ve been going here for years now and have always had the most amazing experiences. They accommodate my gluten allergy so well here, simply making my sausage without a bun and also wrapped in foil so no cross contamination occurs. I love the kielbasa and have yet to try anything too out there, but they have some very interesting and exotic sausages such as the rattlesnake & rabbit one! Not sure if I’ll ever be adventurous enough to try that one! There tends to be a line every time I go, but there’s always enough room to sit, as they have a large front patio and plenty of seats indoors that’s free seating. I love how there are crayons and you can color on the tables! Parking is pretty terrible as this is a busy area in the Arts District, so I’d recommend ubering if possible, although I did get lucky and find parking right away this time around! Definitely check this place out as they are super accommodating, the atmosphere is great and the food is delicious!

Adrian

Honestly so so bad. Do not go here unless you want to walk out feeling terrible in every way. For the longest time this was on the very top of my list of places i needed to try. I was so excited. I have a number of allergies and the menu seems amazing. However the food is really really not good, not even considering the cost. More than that, i finished it feeling more bloated and nasty than i have in a long time. So for all of the things they say they are, it seems like there’s something they use in their cooking that is not good. So not safe for those with sensitive guts. I got the rad thai, their take on pad thai and it was mushy and bad and almost tasteless. It came with a side of tasteless greens and tasteless and dry quinoa all for 31$. They used thin clear noodles instead of a flat noodle. Pad thai in and of itself is gluten free besides the soy sauce so it’s not hard to make a healthier version. Next time I know to make it at home because my god did they mess this one up. Just mush, no texture, no flavor, and 4 pieces of the tiniest broccoli mixed in and maybe 15 strands of carrot. $31. On top of that the cashier was unbelievably rude and short with me totally uncalled for. And also just… weird? She took my order and then later when it came out even though i was the only other person in the restaurant she half-yelled out “rad thai” “rad thai” a number of times in a really irritated voice. The whole time i was standing pretty much right in fromt of her and there wasnt anyone else and she was yelling out into the distance in an irritated voice. Like girl wth 😂. It was 7pm too it wasnt even late. Also while i was waiting for my order i asked about the ice cream and she was texting the whole time and pretended not to hear me the first time. And then was like so irritated rolled her eyes at me and like mumbled ill get to you get out of the way there are other customers here. There were no other customers. Tho some customers came in 2 minutes later, i guess she was pre-empting the future lmao. She was acting like this with me the moment i walked in. The ambiance is bad too. It is not comfortable at all to sit and dine in. That might be on purpose. I guess they dont want you there. So if you want to feel like garbage both in your head and in your stomach this is the place for you. Would give 1 star but 2 for what they represent. Glad there’s a vegan and supposedly healthy restaurant here but that’s all they can get credit for because you dont leave it feeling healthy.

Eva Komarkova

One of the best vegan ramen in Downtown. I had white creamy ramen with very good gluten-free noodles. Also gyozas and avocado-veggie sushi with leafy salad with tasty vegan dressing - everything this was good! Pretty nice vegan menu for a reasonable price! Nice service, thank you!

Marina Ouranitsas

Absolutely loved this place. Went with a big group and got most of the appetizers and everything was amazing 🤩 Loved the pear salad, the steaks, and they had this gluten free cheesy bread like starter that was so good. Most of the menu was gluten free or adaptable which was helpful for me.

Hannah Lester

This is the first time I’ve been able to eat Onigiri and—oh my goodness—it’s delicious! I have celiac disease and the people here were very accommodating. While there is not a gluten free menu, I attached their allergy cheat sheet (gluten, sesame seed & oil, nuts, vegan) to this review. I enjoyed the Umeboshi (sour plum) and Ume Takana (sautéed greens) Onigiri and I felt great after (no allergic reaction:) So, if you are GF or have other food allergies this place may still be an option for you, talk to the wonderful staff ✨ Also, this is just a super cute little restaurant with happy plants. Highly recommend the Okinawa brown sugar milk tea!

Sani Abdou Ziké

I often use the Yard House as a go to restaurant when trying to accommodate a large group. They have lots of seating and a menu that can accommodate most dietary restrictions (I.e. vegan and gluten free). The food is decent but not special but the large selection is nice with a group. They also have a great selection of craft beer.

Sonya Hu

Absolutely delicious Mediterranean restaurant located right in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, making it the perfect lunch stop on a sunny summer weekend. All of their seating is outdoors, but you'll be shaded from the sun with their lovely olive green umbrellas, and the service is still incredible from the moment you take a seat to when you leave for your next LA adventure. You can order from a window in the storefront, and all of the utensils, napkins, and water is available at self-service stations on the edges of the restaurant area. All of their food is delightful and incredibly fresh. I enjoyed their hummus and tabbouleh plate, subbing out the pita for cucumber for their gluten-free option, and every single part of it was absolutely delicious! They were incredibly generous with the hummus, and the tabbouleh (which is made with quinoa and therefore also gluten-free!!) tasted incredibly fresh and all-around wonderful. Both the rich, creamy hummus and light tabbouleh paired perfectly with the super flavorful pickled turnips and radishes, olives, and marinated cabbage and onions. The cucumbers (or, if you aren't gluten-free, flatbread) were perfect for scooping up the last bits of hummus at the end of the meal and breaking up the saltiness and powerful flavors of the other parts of the platter. My parents tried out their hummus and grilled chicken plate, as well as their hummus and lamb plate, and they were both incredibly impressed by the quality of the meat (and flatbread) and the way both proteins paired with the hummus and pickled veggies. I really appreciate how clearly all of their allergens were marked, and the staff was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating of dietary restrictions. All in all, whether you're vegetarian or not, gluten-free or not, allergic to nuts or not, Dune has something for you, and I can guarantee that it'll be fresh and delicious.

AstroNut

ssooooooo gooood and tons of gluten free and vegan options<3333

Monica

Nested within Grand Central Market, a great find with gluten free past options. The Mac and cheese is what dreams are made of and such a good and cheesy Mac and cheese!! Definitely recommend. Their lemonade was great as well.

Carl Kibler

Entire menu is gluten free! Says it specifically and they confirmed. Handmade corn tortillas. Incredibly tasty tacos.

Soul Soul

Stumbled upon this great place early in the morning. Had an amazing GF egg sandwich. The bread tasted home made, which is difficult being gluten free. I will definitely return when in the area again. The coffee was amazing.

Milton Alexander

Brandon Griffin

William and Jessie were great. I had lots of gluten free questions and they walked us through everything. It was an enjoyable experience.

Miranda Wales

I ordered delivery with Uber eats so not sure how the place is inside. What I can say is OMG this place has THE BEST gluten free pizza!!! And it's actually thick crusted gluten free pizza!!!! I am so sick of nothing but crummy thin crust gluten free pizzas on a nasty cauliflower crust, but this place makes their own crust! They use actual gluten free flour and make thick crusted pizza!!! I was in literal pizza heaven! It has been so long since I've had yummy gluten free pizza! They need to teach the folks in Madison WI how to do pizza! I will be sad when I go home to WI since I have yet to find such good pizza there! Highly recommend these guys!!! My only suggestion is to make sure your staff knows what gluten free means if you have it on the menu. Had a little trouble talking to the staff about gluten free. They kept thinking it was like vegan.

Josephine Alleyn

Excellent food, atmosphere and service with gluten-free options. Prices are great too!

Aaron T. Howard

Gluten Free chilaquilles! Super tasty.

Khadijah Polite

Omg I love it here! Had gluten free options for my bestie. Had the cutest vibes for pic and selfies. Great staff. 10/10 coming here everytime I visit LA 🤍💕🫶🏼

Marquis Rogers

The Checky Ramen was smooth, silky and well balanced. The chicken rest charsu was flavorful and had the prefect texture. The service was considerate and attentive. They walked me an my partner though ordering around our food restrictions. Best of all, they have gluten free noddles so my partner and I vould actually have Ramen together for the first time.

skye kelly

Delicious! Veggie & Gluten free menu. They have a separate gluten free menu. But you need to make sure to mention them you are ordering from there. Because the names of the items are the same, so I thought I ordered a gluten free item but it came with bread. To their credit they did bring me out a new one without any gluten quickly.

Jamison Cole

Alexandra Nagy

I cannot believe that we were a loyal customers for years at Wake and late and now suddenly they don’t have a the most popular item on the menu which is vegan gluten free burritos. This was one of the best place to offer it and now they shut off their phone lines and turned off comments on instagram because they don’t want to talk to their customers . I heard they have a new ownership but can’t even confirm since no one was updated. 🤡🤡🤡🤡

Madison Thorup

Our server was so sweet and helpful! I have a gluten allergy and I really appreciate when servers are educated in their menu and the allergies associated with it. She was great!

Maureen San

Celiac approved 🤞🏽 I love all their drinks, the vibe and good options. We were lucky to find parking and enjoy a wonderful atmosphere with beautiful people everywhere plus a dj too. Aguachile 🤌🏼

Noemí Suárez

Perfect for celiacs. Variety of food for everyone and great customer service. We tried the one in Hollywood and the one in Downtown. In both, very good.

Lauren Harper

This is a great hidden gem in the art district of LA. I love that they have so many Ramen options including those that are gluten-free. It's been a treat tto go have this as a restaurant options for lunch in the area

keenan Pischke (Keenan Arbil)

The service was amazing. We had Freddie. He’s hilarious, engaging, and a god with recommendations. I wish they had more gluten free options though.

Alena Bunkers

The lady who took our orders was super nice!! I got a chipotle chicken burrito - 10/10, lumberjack pancakes - 9/10 needs some pepper, and the cheesy egg sandwich - 5/10 they forgot the cheese. I’m traveling with my gran who has quite a few dietary restrictions and while they did make everything gluten free which is great, they did however grease the bread when asked not to and forgot the cheese so it was just egg and bread. Otherwise, I love my food so much and the coffee was great.

Gustavo Diaz

First off, for those with a gluten sensitivity or intolerance wondering what to get for breakfast: come to this place. At time of posting, your table has to sign up to a wait-list via a pad device (think iPad) then you'll be seated. Once seated, it's a matter of scanning a QR code that's on your table to order, yes, order your food. At this point, your card is charged and in after a ~10min wait, the food comes out. Excellent food, excellent ambience, and excellent service style.

Mary Baker

Every time I am downtown, I always go to lunch at Amante's. The food is exceptional and I love their gluten free options. I also appreciate how each time I go there is something new in their decor. You can tell the owners really care about their restaurant and it shows! I highly recommend it.

CLAY NIELSEN

Despite being the first place to pop up when you search gluten-free donuts, they do not actually carry gluten-free donuts

Leya Collins

Food is amazing and the experience is so fun! They just need to get some gluten free soy sauce for guests with dietary restrictions.

Asia Biagiotti

I love this place!!! They have authentic asian food,with a lot of options!! Also for who's vegan, one of the person in my party was vegan and gluten free and she was so happy with the dinner that she had! Service was fast and prompt! If you are looking for authentic asian food you have to stop here with your research!

Katherine W.

Amazing!! This is one of the only places that has gluten free buns that aren't trash *and* has impossible or beyond burgers. They have a lot of options to build a burger that you like, along with a nice selection of their own creative pairings, and the burgers are consistently cooked perfectly. They're also very quick on delivery service apps, which is a huge plus. The milkshakes are also delicious One negative is their fry servings are a bit small and are pretty expensive, especially for what you get. I think the melt spice is overwhelming (on their regular fries), but their sweet potato fries are bomb and have a little kick to them that doesn't take away from the flavor of the potato itself. The burgers are also slightly pricey but not bad considering the quality. Definitely try The Melt if you're in the area or, even better, in their delivery range.

Natasha Abdul

I love this place so much! I recently found out I’m Celiac which has been extremely frustrating for me since I’m not the most careful person when it comes to what I eat. The servers (Jacob and everyone) here are so helpful when I told them about my allergies. This place is delicious and super supportive if you have any allergies restrictions.

Avenira Caswell

This place met all my expectations for a vegan joint. Food was delicious, with many gluten free options too. Loved the grilled chicken dinner with a side of their Thai peanut sauce. Veggies were vibrant and flavorful. All their sauces are house made and can be purchased by the jar which is cool. Staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was really calm and quiet despite being rather small and busy. I will definitely go again.

Brent Warner

No gluten free bread. Sadness.

Matt Patterson

Great chicken! For gluten-free people I took points off for this specific location for handling “No Pita” requests poorly - and cross contaminate my meals more than once. Not sure why THIS location has this issue and others do not. Worth visiting, you just have to be clear and make sure your food is actually REPLACED if/when they make a mistake.

C. Misao Yukawa

Nice, chill place if you can get a seat. We were there on a Sunday 10:30ish. Organic is the best and the gluten free pumpkin choc chip loaf was onolicious.

John Standiford

Great food and the menu identifies gluten free options (of which there are more than a few). Overall, the price charged is commensurate with the quality of what they offer. Two potential downsides to consider: 1) not open on weekends and 2) can get very crowded on weekdays at peak lunch hours.