Top 26 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Hartford

Sourya Yallapragada

The food is aromatic, and the spices in the dishes come together so well, it reminds me of home. The menu is very clean and easy to follow, with a whole lot of clearly labelled vegetarian sections that have the vegan, and gluten-free labels. 5 stars The service is amazing and my dude Ganesh at the front desk is very friendly. 5 stars Sadly, I've never dined here to give an unbiased rating of the atmosphere, but I will come do so soon.

Steps User312473

Please be careful, NOT gluten free. No separate deep fryer. They reheat the grilled chicken in the same oil as everything else.

Chris Fisch

Love, love, love the hearty, vegan, deliciousness served up at Fire N Spice! That's how I describe the deli-style options custom-served in 3 sizes. Healthful smoothies and other lighter fare are also available, as are sweet treats, including wonderful gluten-free cookies and cupcakes and ice cream. Chef Chris and Baker Jamelia (sp?, sorry!) are salt of the earth, and we are lucky to enjoy the fruit of their expertise! I stop in whenever I can, and I make special trips if it's been too long. <3

HIM Gotblessings

We ordered Hawaiian pizza and did not expect it to have pesto, which i usually love, but Sorella's pesto ruined it for the other pesto I've ever had.. like this is how pesto is SUPPOSE to taste like! Their tiramisu also!!! It melted in my mouth.. every single bite was AMAZING!!! And best of all, was my son's pizza. Vegan gluten-free White pizza. He didn't even want a plate! He insisted on eating out of the box! I had a taste of his crust because I thought it looked a bit burnt. Omg! It was delicious.. I'm so happy to find this restaurant and can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Very AUTHENTIC!!!

Ann Wetzel

What a fun place. Reminiscent of Reading Terminal Market with an assortment of restaurant stalls. Large picnic style tables run down the middle. Fun music playing on the speakers. Had a fantastic meal at Flor Do Mar, delicious Brazilian food 100% gluten free. Loved it!

kathybitterlimurphy

We really enjoyed Trumbull Kitchen. I feel much better eating gluten free and they have many choices for me. Thursday nights are half price bottles of wine… I ordered a simple salad with grilled shrimp and the cauliflower appetizer, FRESH, REASONABLY PRICEE & DELICIOUS!

HIM Gotblessings

At first, it didn't feel like a kid friendly atmosphere, but everyone who works here was very nice to my 2 year old. He likes it here. And the food here is GOOD! I will try coffee here soon!! Chicken and waffles for me and breakfast sandwich on a gluten-free dinner roll for him.

Lilith Faire

The staff are so attentive and kind. I am gluten free and they were accommodating and able to help me with the menu.

Suany Gomez

Great place to connect with friends. The food is amazing and has different options for vegetarian and gluten free. The dessert is so yummy 😊

Paula Gaudet

Food is fresh and delicious. I love that they have a gluten-free menu. Very helpful.

Dana Berwick

My meal was delicious. The steak was delicious and perfectly cooked. The truffle fries where amazing. The salad was fresh and a great starter. My only complaint is around the knowledge of the wait staff. For a restaurant of this type, I would expect the staff to have a better understanding of allergies and other food sensitivities. Our waitress had to consult the kitchen about what was and was not gluten free. A minor gripe, but something that can make those with food allergies uneasy.

J Zaff

I have been to this location twice. Once in November 2023 and then once again in November 2024. My first experience, back in 2023, was less than satisfactory. I went with three friends and the service was slow. It was a Saturday night and, while there were not many customers in the restaurant, it took us over an hour to receive our food. My friend had to send his hamburger back as it was raw in the middle. Our server was mostly MIA which was surprising considering he only had one other table. For my second experience, I decided to take my husband, toddler, and mother-in-law to lunch. I wanted to give the restaurant another chance. My mistake. We had to wait ten minutes to be greeted because there was no hostess at the front desk. There were four tables sat with food and one family waiting in line behind us. Again, the restaurant was not busy so I’m not sure why the wait was so long. When we were seated, we ordered our meals: a hamburger with fries, buffalo mac and cheese, a kid’s mac and cheese, and gluten free chicken tenders (an allergy- which is important to note for later) and an appetizer: fried pickles. After forty minutes of waiting, our appetizer arrived only minutes before some of our meals. My mother-in-law, who ordered the burger, was surprised to find it served on a gluten free bun. She called the server over and the server explained how, on our ticket, she had to write everything as gluten free so the kitchen must have been confused. Having had a gluten allergy for many years, I have never had this experience- only my food item is denoted as an allergy and the other people in my party get their food as normal. Anyway, my meal of gluten free chicken tenders was the last to be served. The plate consisted of little chicken pieces instead of full tenders (I should have taken a picture) and it was cold. The server was apologetic for all of the inconveniences and sent over her manager. The manager explained how she temped the chicken herself which is concerning considering it was unbiasedly cold. She said she would comp my meal and make the dish again, her kindness was appreciated, but I remain unimpressed with this location. If you wish to have a pleasant experience at Plan B, make the drive to Glastonbury.

Sebastian Massa

Normally, I love First and Last, been coming here for years...but tonight they were off their game. Pizza was a little on the oily side, our first server tried to rush us a bit since she was close to the end of her shift, and then the second server did not know the importance of keeping gluten free crust separate from regular pizza. It upset one of our friends who then couldn't eat due to cross-contamination of gluten products. Again, for years the original location is the only one I would go to, and the one I'd take friends to as a way to show them how great Hartford is. This was a tough one, and I do hope some adjustments are made to make this the happy bustling place I expect it to be.

Rey Bennett

Really great place to grab a quick bite to eat when you’re in downtown! Their gluten-free pizza was amazing! I liked that we had the option to sit inside or outside depending on the weather. The service and food here was great and this place will definitely be part of our heavy-rotation for pizza in the downtown area.

Katy Phillips

Great atmosphere and enjoyed the food. Service was very friendly. I am gluten and dairy free and they were more than willing to accommodate.

Dr Shankari

Never thought of such pleasureful experience when stepped in Spice Venue for dinner. All the dishes we ordered were delightful, bursting with flavor and freshness. We chose for Chicken Tikka Masala, Gobi 65, Butter Naan and Gulab Jamun, all of which were generously portioned and arrived on table impeccably flavourful, fresh and warm. They offer ample gluten-free and vegetarian choices. We'll surely return for more!

Tricia George

I'm a die hard Hartford fan and want to support small, local businesses at every turn, especially when they offer vegan/gluten free options. I've eaten take out from here a number of times, and it's always been good. Yesterday, we ordered everything vegan, picked up, and realized when we got home that they had put regular dairy feta on my pizza and then tried ineffectively to pick it off. I called and they said it was "an accident if it happened" 🤨 and refunded the cost of the pizza. Dear owner - putting ingredients that people aren't able to eat in food can make people sick or kill them. And despite my best efforts at eating around and also picking off the feta, it seems like there was more than I could sense and I am now ill because of it. Please teach your people how to handle food allergies, and if you aren't familiar with what "vegan" means, please learn or just don't offer the option.

Self Suffice

I heard about this place, but didn't believe it was real at first. Afro Latino cuisine (not processed or ordered from elsewhere but locally sourced), cooked in an open kitchen while you wait. They even have gluten free options. Right off Charter Oak Ave, downtown Hartford. My favorite thing is that he's constantly learning and applying the latest health research, while keeping it tasty

moussa magassa

Had dinner here in the back room with a group of about 50 people. Service was great, there were a lot of us but all servers friendly and helpful. Plenty of chips and salsa for the tables. Also easily able to provide a gluten free dinner option. Had a really great time here!

Melly G

Today was my first time eating at Lion’s Den and wow I’ve been missing out! This food is soo good! I eat gluten-free and was able to enjoy my delicious curry chickpeas, sweet beans, and pumpkin rice with veggies. The sweet beans and curry chickpeas were amazing. 🤩 I’m coming back very soon. Keep it up!

Melly G

I’ve already ordered the drunken noodles twice and it’s so delicious! Plus it’s gluten-free 😃🙌

Leslie Bumpus

Gluten free and delicious greens, yams, and soul rice!!

Avi Smith-Rapaport

Drinks looked great. I had a business lunch and the food was great. They're familiar with gluten allergies and they can guide you through yummy choices

Naz Gonzalez

Hands down best Açai bowls and smoothies in Connecticut!!! Huge portions for both. Worth every penny. Everything is made to order fresh and customizable. They can do gluten free, dairy free and vegan - anything in their menu. They are also super careful about food allergies, they use separate blenders for nut allergy. WhAt a gem!!

Rebekah Casanelli

One of our around the corner favorite breakfast places!! Definitely love the food, gluten sensitive options the hot chocolate is AMAZING. The southern Benny is probably the new favorite of me and my husband with bacon mixed in with the waffles. Good service. Everything can be contactless with menu and paying.