Top 44 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in West Hartford

Minakshi Stalhamer

Amazingly flavorful, all gluten free food, wonderful options, absolutely lovely experience (btw the burritos are hugeeee and the taco orders are 1 per and pricey but nice to try a few)

Katherine Roland

Awesome place!! Great for gluten free/Celiac Safe.

Sofia Mariona-Gonzalez

great gluten free options !! i always call in and my food is ready within 15 min - always delicious :)

Zane Carey

They really know their gluten free and vegan food. I've been coming here for 7 years. My husband and I plan trips around it since we live over an hour away. Love the new space.

Rey Bennett

We just moved to CT and have been on the hunt for good gluten free pizza. This was one of the best gluten-free pizzas we’ve ever had!! And we loved that there was also an option for dairy free. The atmosphere was cozy and quiet but not in like an “is this place open” kind of way — just not overcrowded and chaotic like some chain restaurants can get. The staff were all friendly and our server was great. We will definitely be back again!

Jennifer Schneider

We found this place online before a road trip through the area, as they had gluten-free pizza crust and vegan cheese available for me. My pizza was amazing, as was my fiance's regular crust/cheese pizza. Our server was lovely and the atmosphere was very old-school pub, with large brick pizza ovens in view. Definitely a place to visit in West Hartford :]

Greg Shimer

Gluten free French toast!

Jen F

I love that this restaurant has gluten free options and takes allergies seriously! I wasn't thrilled with the service tho. My husband and I made a reservation Friday evening for a date. I picked on open table a standard table, assuming that's in the dining area not the bar. When we arrived, they were busy and it appeared they ran out of tables so they seated us at one the extended tables from the bar. I wasn't happy with the experience there, although the bartender took our orders quickly and was friendly, no one ever came back to check on us. I had a request for extra sauce but no one came by. I would have rather waited for a table than be seated at the bar, because you don't make a reservation to just sit at the bar.

Sofia Mariona-Gonzalez

This is the best gluten free pasta I've ever had !! I'm almost afraid it's too good to be true 😅

Sam Stenberg

Cannot get enough of this place. We will drive 50 minutes, absolutely fighting for our lives in Hartford bound traffic, and once we’re seated that experience is completely erased and replaced with a giant bowl of lamb hummus. Please if you get any starters let it be this. I love mixing and matching the small plates and we share with the table. The Brussels sprouts are always cooked perfectly and the batata harra is soooo delicious. Beware if you don’t like garlic (which would be wacky). The desserts are also lovely especially the pistachio cake. There’s a lot of naturally gluten free options on the menu which is awesome and it’s easy to eat here as a vegan/vegetarian as well. I’ve heard amazing things about the whole roasted cauliflower. There’s an open kitchen and you get to see the puffed up pitas come out of the oven. The staff is wonderful and if you’re lucky Bri will be your waiter. She knows the menu inside and out and will always recommend the best things on the menu.

Ani Gisnarian

Love this place, but the food's been missing the mark a little lately. Go here about once a week. Service is great. They have gluten-free options.

Eric Gugliuzza

Visit this place a few times a month, as it’s our favorite restaurant for date night. My wife has gluten and dairy allergies and I can eat pretty much anything, and we both have plenty of options. My absolute favorite is the mushroom taco as well as the glazed pork belly and Baja fish taco! Don’t sleep on the street corn either. Tastes just as good as getting them from a guy making them out of his cooler on the streets of El Paso (I passed through El Paso on our way to Disneyland and this guy had a crowd surrounding him). Plantains are a nice sweet treat. Definitely check out their secret tacos!

Carly Nixon

Their gluten free pizza is the best I’ve had - and I’ve tried a lot! They have soo many options for GF pizza which is hard to find too. I do agree with one of the other reviews that the GF crust was a bit burnt/overcooked; I didn’t necessarily mind but you might want to request they don’t crisp the crust as long.

Valerie Frost

Our waiter was very knowledgeable about gluten free options and went out of his way for us. I am very grateful for the extra care for our food.

Rae D

(+) Gluten free pizza dough is really pretty good. Not the cheapo cardboard, hard as a rock crust you find at too many joints that don't really care for their gf customers. (-) It's Mediocre yet very expensive! Not much cheese in the pizzas unless you pay for extra. GF pizza didn't have enough sauce, either.

Sarah

It's good. They also follow instructions and allow substitutions and gluten free options.

Jennifer Kuper

I've been coming here on and off for years, and the food has always been just ok, but over the past few months we've had outstanding food! And they are the only place in my rotation that will make most dishes gluten free for me. The drinks are expensive, and could use a bit of a heavier pour for the price, but the service is always great. This place is back on our weekly rotation.

Anthony Grimsley

Such a nice place. The food was excellent and the service was spectacular. The staff was friendly and inviting and truly made us feel welcome. Celiac and gluten friendly with many options to choose from. Would absolutely recommend!!!

Katharine H

This thai food is absolutely delicious! Beautiful restaurant and atmosphere. Also many gluten free options to choose from.

Rheanon Koss

I wish I could leave more stars! From the drinks at the start all the way to dessert at the end everything was FABULOUS! Tony provided an absolute excellent experience, if you’re in be sure to see if there is room in his section. Cherry on top is my dietary restrictions (celiac) was accommodated with the up most care!

Kathy

Four of us had a great lunch today. We were served by Taylor who was friendly and knowledgeable. One in our party needs to be gluten-free and Taylor was very helpful in letting her know what specific items could be made gluten-free. I had a turkey burger and I don’t order it restaurants because it’s usually dry and tasteless. But the turkey burger was seasoned, moist and delicious. Three of us had the eggplant fries which were a real treat. We will return soon.

Monica Swanson

I'm so excited for this new addition to Bishop's Corner. Bowls are fun and refreshing! They are hydrating and cool and have no refined sugars. They also make their nut butters on site. This is a place for everyone - gluten free and vegan. There are so many options, I can't wait to try more. Superb staff and owners!

Courtney Daley

So BOMB! Best pizza iv ever had! So many vegan and gluten free options

Chuck Ring

Good food and service..have GLUTEN ALLERGY AND THEY RESPONDED very well

A D

Great fresh food, gluten-free and dairy free options, a great find! Thanks for a great meal 😋

Jessica Sussman

We are regular customers at sparrow for takeout, but with young kids we don't often make it out to the restaurant. We dined in-restaurant with our kids this weekend and just wanted to call out the excellent service. The food, as always, was delicious (best gluten free pizza around! great cocktails, too) but just wanted to acknowledge the warm and attentive server and manager. We'll be back soon! Very lucky to have this place in WH!

Jackson Beltrandi

Apps were expensive, and menu was not gluten-sensitive. The Sangria was the best wine I have ever had, however. The atmosphere was also very nice.

E H

Wow! The best food I have had in years!! Fresh, Healthy options, & Gluten-free!! I ordered online & the manager called to make sure that my order was Celiac Friendly. That is Top-notch Customer Service!! The kitchen made it possible to ensure my meal was Gluten-free by making my shrimp tacos is a separate pan. The ceviche was to die for! The salsa has the best flavor! The rice was delicious with the chopped veggies in it! Highly recommend if you have Celiac Disease & looking for fresh, healthy food!

Avi Smith-Rapaport

Gluten Free Baby ! We did not realize that our local Subway is one of the only ones in the area with gluten free bread. Always friendly.

M

The food is always good, the gluten free stuff is labeled, everyone who works there have always been very nice, and the live plants always look happy. The only poke place in the area I order from.

Kaleea Alston-Griffin

The manager, Gina is extremely nice and attentive to customers. I have allergies and she ensures that my food is prepared carefully and without cross contamination. I come in about once a month or every other month and she remembers me each time. This is a place that I feel comfortable and welcome eating with my gluten allergy when Gina is working.

Betty Chang-Twillie

Food was excellent for brunch. Delicious and very well made. Excellent service and very knowledgeable about gluten free for Celiacs Disease.

Veronica Parsloe

Plenty of gluten-free options. I got the drunken noodles and bok choy (which I rarely find). A refreshing variety!

Avi Smith-Rapaport

Fried vegetable rolls yummy loads of gluten free options

Tricia George

Flavorful and simple. They have a couple kinds of tofu for veg folks and a lot of the noodles are veg by default. There are at least a couple options for vegan and gluten free, but you have to be specific about the ask. Our absolute favorite dish is the black sesame sticky rice balls, which we shamelessly order both before and after the meal 😅

Christy Matthews

Good food, good atmosphere, seems short staffed. I really enjoyed my strawberry boba tea and that they had clearly marked gluten free options. However, waiting at the counter for my item I got ignored as the cashier ran around dropping off orders and pulling things out of the oven. I eventually gave up on ordering a full meal and just got a drink so I could leave. That said, the food looked good and smelled great. I just didn't love the service. I would give this place a second chance, the ambiance is nice and lots of people seem to like to set up and work from the location.

Anonymous Aviator

One of the best places to stop for a delicious European style coffee with some french inspired gluten free macaroons on the side. If you are ever in West Hartford its worth checking it out. Best place ever!!!

Daniel Becce

Everyone here is passionate about coffee and hospitality. Coffees are roasted in house. They can brew classic espresso drinks, serve quick fresh brewed coffees to go, or, if you have more time, craft exceptional brews using more eccentric methods like Chemex, French press, and siphon brewer. Food selection is expanding and evolving and includes vegan and gluten-free options. Brewing equipment and fresh house-roasted coffees are sold as well. Staff and owners are eager to talk about coffee and share knowledge and stories about coffee. Partnerships with local performers and artists bring vital energy to the shop especially during weekend evening hours. Update: none of this has changed. This shop is still bringing people together around excellent coffee, food, and service. Hours have changed in the wake of a pandemic. Seamless mobile ordering through the Joe app has been added so that time indoors can be minimized when necessary. Some menu items were a casualty, but other great options have replaced them (just today I noticed a new single origin espresso option on the menu). On balance the team has kept up their standards of service and producing excellent coffees. Throughout these challenging times it's hard to see where any of these fundamentals has suffered. I don't know how they do it. Kudos!

Jean Louis

Great place to go for a quick lunch. You can take it to go or have a seat. I always order the Bibimbap special with beef or chicken. They also have gluten free options.

Elizabeth Peterson

Had the hummus, tabouleh Salad with Lamb, grape leaves. Absolutely fabulous! The owner Omar was very friendly and knowledgable about celiac disease.Everything was made fresh! So, delicious!

Kamal D

Good pizza and also their gluten free crust it good.

Jamie O'Brien

My husband and I love Union Kitchen. The atmosphere is lovely. The staff is very friendly and the food is great. Since I have a gluten allergy, they have what's gluten free marked on their menu. I've never had a problem.

Ashley Callahan

Fast service, nice have option for gluten free pizza. I would recommend people who eat gluten free.

Emily Ramos

Really good! Everything tastes really fresh. First time we’ve tried it. I’d like to see more effort on ingredient transparency. Dairy, gluten, soy, nuts, shellfish, labeling should be everywhere. My daughter and I have food allergies and it’s so stressful + time consuming trying to find restaurants with that kind of information easily available to us. With the rise in allergic conditions, and auto immune conditions. I feel every restaurant should make it a priority to list, label and make visible, all ingredients and allergens used.