Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Palm Desert

Suzan Pourat

Unfortunately my family didn’t like their pizza. The dough was saggy and the cheese had a weird texture. They use the same oven to make pizza but they said that they were careful not to touch the regular pizza.

Brittany Colburn

Gluten-free and vegan Black Truffle Ravioli with peas, topped off with a gluten-free pineapple upside-down cake with coconut sorbet. Absolute perfection!

Lori Briece

Both the gluten free and cauliflower crust were amazing!

E.F. Charvet

Blaze Pizza is my go-to place anytime I want a perfect pizza! They are best known for their terrific build-your-own, thin crust, 11" personal pan pizzas. (14", 8- slice pizzas are also available.) They offer an impressive variety of sauces and 35 different vegetable and meat toppings you can choose from **as your pizza is built in front of you.** (Several "standard" pizzas are also available from a signboard menu at the same price.) Flour and gluten-free cauliflower pizza crusts are available. Pizzas are fast-fired in large ovens and ready in just minutes. (No longer waits ever.) When it is ready, your cook can top your pizza with arugula lettuce and pesto sauce, if you wish. Blaze also offers simple salads, cheesy breads, and chocolate brownies and cookies for dessert. Beverages include fresh brewed ice tea, homemade lemonade, bottled water & San Pellegrino, and Coca-Cola products. Many locations also offer canned beer and wine. Blaze Pizza also accepts online orders to go or pick-up.

Fernando “FERNO”

The establishment features an outdoor patio with misters; the staff were friendly and provided a wide selection of food, including gluten-free options. While my chile relleno was satisfactory, the rice and beef were dry. The beans were flavorful, and the fajita burrito was excellent. Although somewhat pricey, the generous portions of rice and beans compensated. I would consider dining there again.

Amanda Peralta

Lauren

I placed an online order and did an in-store pickup, which was really easy. The pizza was delicious and I was looking forward to my antipasto salad, but I made it back to my Airbnb and noticed that the Italian dressing was missing. It was an hour drive, so I wasn't able to turn around and go back. Everything was still really good! And ranch lovers, they have the good ranch! I have a gluten intolerance (not allergic, just get not so fun symptoms) but I can tolerate sourdough. I was so excited to find a pizza place where I could get actual pizza instead of a thin gluten free pizza. I visited from out of state, but this will be one place I return to, just for the pizza!

Mark Ramirez

My wife needs gluten free options and this place really understands the needs of such folks….food was delicious and served by a cheerful crew…. Nichole was our server and added to this great dining experience at the Palm Desert location!

Suzan Pourat

Not safe for celiac. They got rid of gf pancakes.

Andrea Arany-Kovacs

Being a Seattle native, I'm a serious coffee lover and enjoy exploring flavors from around the globe. I ordered a gluten-free bagel sandwich and a cold brew, both of which were fantastic! My sandwich was made fresh with spinach, tomato, cheese, avocado, and turkey. The cold brew was wonderfully smooth, complex, and earthy – perfect with a splash of oat milk. The owner was also friendly and a pleasure to chat with! Thank you!

Holly L

Excellent fresh food, gluten and dairy allergy friendly! Manny is awesome!

Tiara Wilder

So yummy! Love the steak and eggs. Gluten free pancakes are great too.

Carson's Cookie Co.

BEST ORGANIC CAFE EVER! Great smoothies and delicious fresh healthy food. Lots of gluten free and vegan options.

Oreet Ranon

Gluten free bread options for almost all sandwiches. Server we had was knowledge. Gluten free dessert options that are bagged separately

Rebecca Zivanovic

Best Mexican restaurant. Excellent gluten free options. Amazing food for kids. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Delmo 1

Always a healthy clean restaurant for kids with gluten and dairy free requirements.this particular place had great service.

Milene Lingiardi

They do have a vegan option, but it comes with a side of anti-vegan attitude. I came across this place while on a trip to the mall with the family. I asked the host if the veggie pasta was vegan, and he went to check with the kitchen. When he came back, his response was, “it should be.” I decided to still give this place a try and confirm with our waitress if they had any vegan options, and she responded that she “thought” the veggie pizza was. I asked more specifically if the crust had milk or eggs, and she replied that the gluten-free crust didn’t, but then proceeded to add with an attitude that they had so many more items on the menu. At first, I thought I had misunderstood it, but a family member also pointed that out as soon as she left. Once the pizza arrived, it had cheese on it. I’m still giving this place 3 stars as the waitress that brought the pizza was very quick to understand the mistake and have the pizza be replaced, and even went to the extent of bringing the label of the gluten-free crust to make sure it didn’t have milk or eggs. Also, the veggie pizza with the gluten-free crust tasted really good. The ambiance was upbeat with all the TVs streaming sports. But I wouldn’t recommend this place to vegans given my overall experience.

Svetlana B

The food was just okay. The ambiance was overly dark, and the paper walls desperately need an update to freshen up the place. There were no fresh flowers, and the tables were uncomfortably close, making it easy to overhear neighboring conversations. While the music was beautiful, the song selection felt random and didn't align with the atmosphere, swinging between disco party and romantic dinner vibes. In 2023, when most restaurants offer gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options, Mastros' menu remained surprisingly simple and lacked descriptions of the dishes. Additionally, there were no gluten-free bread options, and it seems that the mashed potatoes might have contained dairy, despite mentioning my dairy intolerance, which led to immediate bloating. Regarding the service, it left much to be desired. After 30 minutes of dining with full plates, and no indication that we were ready to leave, two waitresses approached us separately within a 5-minute interval, asking if we needed boxes. It felt like they were rushing us out the door. The waitstaff was overly talkative, making it difficult to understand their explanations, especially with the loud music in the background. Overall, the dining experience was disappointing, and I wouldn't recommend returning. If you want to enjoy Mastros, I'd suggest visiting their Las Vegas location instead. P.S. I've noticed other disappointing reviews here, and it seems they don't pay much attention to them. They simply suggest sending another review to the link below, which doesn't seem to contribute to improving their food, service, and ambiance. This is especially concerning since a robot responds to all reviews with less than 3 stars.

Garry Grochowich

My daughter is gluten sensitive, and we ordered the cauliflower crust, OMG. Would continue to eat this crust if all pizzas were made this way.

John Mounsey

Great fast food. Gluten free too!

Mythreyi Ramesh

This small hole in the wall place was phenomenal especially if you are gluten free. They changed their gloves prep the sandwich in a separate place and their gluten free bread is not small at all. They also stuff the sandwich to the brim. Come here if you love sandwiches especially if you are gluten free

Laurie & Tim Briggs

Lunch diner where the Chef’s pride of ownership shines through. Shared the (gluten free) shortrib all day omelette with a side of fruit…DELICIOUS! Chef even plated it separately for us. Friendly staff and patrons. Great value!

Wayne Unger

Great food. If you like turkey burgers this is the place.Gluten free bun option. Tempura green beans are excellent, so are the fries. The sides are really large so you can split them. We had 4 people at lunch. We split fries and green beans and there were some left. I've been going here for the last 16 years and always had great food. Service can be a little slow. It seems like only some of the staff are on their A game. Good service almost every time though.

Becky Henry

Every single thing about my special birthday dinner at Mitch's on El Paseo was top-notch! My parents out of state sent flowers for the table and their experience in working with the folks at Mitch's was as enjoyable and smooth as our dinner was! Emily was our server and there simply are not enough words to describe how her fantastic attention to detail made our dining experience the best we've had in years! She was attentive but not hovering, she knew the menu and wines well and was very helpful and knowledgeable about the gluten free options I needed for my food allergy. Her help in choosing a wine was so fun and easygoing while being very informed. The food was amazing! Every one of us loved our meals. We came early and lingered and were never pressured to leave to turn over the table. I had read so many reviews at different restaurants and there seemed to be so much inconsistency. It is very apparent that the leadership at Mitch's takes the time to not only train staff well but to treat them well. We'll be back and definitely telling friends in the Valley (and visitors from other states) about this gem! Thanks Mitch's for a fabulous birthday dinner experience on your gorgeous patio! :)

Jasmine Grigsby

Come and enjoy everything desserts are perfect. Everything is handmade here by a family. It’s two sisters and a mother. You should definitely come and enjoy their holiday spiced wine. You really can taste the love in the food. I come here all the time and I can’t believe I’m just now writing a review. I love their white balsamic coleslaw. All their desserts are amazing and I don’t typically eat dessert. They don’t do a lot of sugar and they almost do gluten-free I believe.

Judy Colgero

I was disappointed that there were hardly any gluten-free items available to order.

No MSG No Garlic Foodie

This was the top search result from Google when I searched for 'gluten free' and 'vegan'. My friend with Celiac Disease would not do well here – no gluten free bread. There were many items with garlic, and since I am garlic sensitive, I was forced to break my eczema prevention no wheat diet. We ordered BLTAs and I added cracked cheese (I expected a vegan cheese slice) but it was like mushed cream cheese which made my sandwich thick, soggy and messy to eat. I was very impressed with the tofu bacon, so we came back three more times. I tried the Coachella Forever and Mini Greens salada. The key lime dessert was apparently very delicious. They have fridges and freezers full of take-away items, and a pantry shelves full of Japanese flavours and I really want to take some home with me. I bought the mango lime dressing, but it started sweating after three days, so I ended up throwing most of the jar away. We bought a blueberry pie, by it wasn't like a real pie, so we threw half of that away as well. BLTA is the only item we like and we will come back for it, the levain sour dough was chewy and I enjoy the tofu bacon a lot. If they offered gluten free bread or even use Vietnamese rice wrap on the sandwiches for a gluten free option, we would have eaten here many more times.

Nance Morrissey

Perfect night! My family gathered in Palm Springs over Memorial Day weekend to celebrate my husband’s/their Dad’s 70th birthday. We had four children with us (one celiac; one with nut allergy) so accommodating us was challenging, yet Anna did a beautiful job of helping each child choose a meal! All of our meals were delicious: my fillet Oscar was delectable; the regular fillet was perfectly medium-rare as ordered; two excellent ribeyes were enjoyed by my husband and son; our daughter’s single lobster tail was huge and great also. We were in a separate room, where the staff had placed the balloons my daughter had ordered in the corner (without even being told the balloons were coming). At the end of the meal, the staff gave us desserts that were flambéd! The children were delighted—as were we. Service at the level of Eddie V Is rare. We are so thankful for the help that the manager, the hostess McKenzie, and our amazing server Anna gave us (initially on Thursday night) and on Sunday at our party. These people made a family memory special! Thanks to the chef who makes each dinner a piece of art.

Amanda Griffin

They have Gluten free bread which is a plus. Coffee is pretty good and the food isn’t bad. The aesthetic is cute!

Wendy Whitaker

Breakfast was delicious. The service was excellent. Nakai, our server, was very friendly and provided excellent service. Eggs Benedict with gluten free English muffins available.

Liz Oen

Beautiful food. The Thom Ka Gai was delicious. Beautiful Phad Thai and garlic beef. Several gluten free dishes!

Kevin A

Great food, gluten free options available. Fun atmosphere. Large wine pour.

Michelle Sample

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Paul Duncan

Excellent Ice Cream!! Super creamy and loads of flavors. Staff was very helpful, friendly and personable. Facility was clean and tidy. Outside seating area had misters which helped cool it off. One request, please list which items are gluten free on the labels (GF works).

Gina Sandora

The service was good. The stars in my review are for the service and for accommodating my food restrictions. I just wish that I had been informed of just how much my dish would change. Perhaps the server could've made an informed recommendation. Instead of "we can make any dish gluten free". It was very plain in both presentation and ingredients. (no sauce, no prosciutto)

Haley McLain

Everything is made in house, really fresh and delicious. Gluten free, vegan & vegetarian options

Tony Monske

Rarely am I impressed with food out of my comfort zone but today was my first time eating this type of cuisine and it blew me away. The food was fantastic,the staff friendly and explained the menu and they had gluten free choices on the menu. We will be regular customers and it's a 50 mile drive from Joshua tree

Regina Armijo

Magnifique'...service, food quality, and such a vast menu of meals, coffee beverages and desserts. I am gluten free so eating out is often a bit challenging however it was a cinch here. I loved the hot chocolate, and ordered the lunch special: omelette, with chopped grilled chicken, and goat cheese accompanied by a side green salad with a deelish balsamic dressing plus fresh berries on the side. This cafe even accomodated our party of 7.

Madeline A

Food is well done diner food and totally enjoyable. Plenty of gluten free options for me to choose from. However, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is extremely dated and not in a charming way. Felt cramped and a bit grimy just based on old design choices and items not being replaced. I know this restaurant is nostalgic for many too so I get it. Would probably opt to sit outside if I were to come again.

Sarah Northrup

Great service and delicious food. The #4 2 tacos handmade soft corn tortillas (carne asada or pollo asado) were perfect and a great option for gluten free folks. Highly recommend!

Beth Means

Excellent breakfast, wonderful service and the best gluten free white bread I've ever eaten. Will go back when im in the desert

Cxsh

Dinner was great and gluten free options were labeled! The manager was super helpful when we ran into some hiccups. Would recommend this place to people visiting the area. Delicious!

FR

FOR THE GLUTEN FREE PEOPLE The traditional Wings and fries are technically "gluten free" but they are fried in the same oil than the boneless so just have that in mind if you're celiac or really sensitive to gluten. The ranch and some of the other sauces and seasonings are gluten free as well. Make sure to let them know if you have an allergy so they can change gloves and try to avoid cross contamination as much as possible

William Haun

One item thats gluten free

Renee' Trimble

Good food, very accommodating for my gluten free diet.

ZON6_ KiLs

Went here this past week, can’t complain. Walked in to see a refreshing attitude and kindness with the hostess, whom led me to a nice booth. Server had great customer service. Food was Amazing. Love their appetizers and desserts. Definitely worth the money and will come back again soon. Not to forget to mention the amazing happy hour prices. They also have wheelchair accessibility, and gluten free/vegetarian options as well.

Allison Hooper

Great unwiches for gluten free peeps

The bestie girl power GG

I didn't realize this restaurant was open to the public and when I found it in the neighborhood of Hwy-74 at the end of Ironwood street, I was thrilled. It has a very pleasant tropical ambiance, much different than other golf courses I've visited. The people were all having a great time with a familiar vibe throughout. And the food was AMAZING!! The chef even prepares gluten-free options for special dietary needs! I'd highly recommend the shrimp tacos, they were fantastic! And the Happy Hour menu is great, very reasonable prices and lasts everyday from 3-6. I will definitely be back with more friends. And the nighttime entertainment is great! We found a gem in the desert....

Marius Ritual

Best of the best. Gluten free and great vegetarian vegan options.