Top 25 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore on Main Street Merchants, Sarasota

Brigit Kowalczyk

I have been gluten free for many years, and have a hard time trying to find food that is tasty. This place is amazing. From the appetizers to the wine to the desserts to the main menu and all of it...woooohooooo good. Are server Shane was fantastic! We will definitely be back!

Angel Portalatin

Great place, food is delicious 🤤 gluten free & vegan. Every time we are in Sarasota that’s our HAPPY 😃 PLACE. Our servers Andrey and Matt were great explaining the menu and advise us options. This was the weekend of Saturday May 3rd - Monday May 5th, 2025.

Lindsay Johnson

They have an excellent happy hour! Also the most delicious homemade gluten free pita. The tzatziki dip is the best I've ever had and saganaki is a childhood favorite. Highly recommend this location.

Thomas G

Wow. Why didn't we find this place earlier on our vacation. If you are looking for delicious gluten free or vegan options, then this is your place. Great, cozy restaurant with about 10 tableclothed tables inside and 10 outside. The service was impeccable. Portions are European in size (plenty, but not huge). The Angus burger was delicious. And we absolutely loved the apple/orange tart for dessert. And apparently they serve breakfast + lunch too so will have to come back to try that.

gosha kowalczyk

The best! continuously amazing raw organic food for past 12 years in Sarasota! Beautiful place, convinced location, excellent $ value for the quality of food, packed with nutrients,gluten free, containing only what every person should eat, nothing that is unhealthy . Thank you Ioni for keeping it going.

Belén Antillanca

My favorite Coffee shop in Sarasota! We moved to the area 3 years ago and I started to visit every single coffee shop, ofKors have great options of pastries and their coffee quality is excellent! The place is really Hygge🙌🏼 and they have some gluten free options that becomes our favorite.

Victoria Dispasquale

Our waiter, Paul, was absolutely amazing. I have a gluten allergy and he was able to tell me what did and didn’t have gluten, including sauces, and provided me with a gluten free BBQ sauce since none of their other BBQ sauces on the table are gluten free. He was extremely kind as well!

Mike Oliver

Was there in mid December 2024, sat outside, waiter was great, had burgers (I am GF, had the swiss mushroom on GF bread, no issue, but I am not celiac), burgere were exceptionally good. Espresso Martini also very good. Will be back!

William Runyon

I recently dined at Classico with family and friends, and our experience was nothing short of spectacular. If you're navigating food allergies, this place is a godsend. Both my wife and I have allergies to gluten, dairy, and eggs, and the staff at Classico went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The Bolognese was a standout - rich, flavorful, and perfectly adapted to our dietary restrictions without losing any of its traditional charm. The espresso martini was a delightful treat, expertly mixed and presented. And don't miss out on the short rib; it was tender, succulent, and absolutely delicious. I decided to go with the special which was blackened grouper, and it did not disappoint! The ambiance, service, and attention to detail at Classico make it a top recommendation in Sarasota. We left feeling not just satisfied but truly taken care of. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience, especially if you're managing food allergies. We'll definitely be back!

Suzanne Amos

Had a fabulous meal at this lovely local restaurant. Located on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, they offer indoor and outdoor dining. Unpretentious and very European feeling with little tables scattered on the sidewalk. The service was prompt and the food excellent. Probably the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy. As an aside, I noted that most dishes can be made gluten-free should that be a requirement, something seen frequently in Europe but not so much in North America. Overall, a great meal and will definitely return on our next trip to Sarasota.

Dalton

Zucchini fries and Brussels sprouts are spot on for taste and being light. Gluten free flatbread was perfect. One of the best Cuban sandwiches we have ever tasted! Staff were so friendly and helpful.

Anthony Reyes

Cool place to stop off for ice cream and hang out with friends and family. Dairy and gluten free options are available. Staff is friendly but have a hard time remembering what you ordered.

Zachary Storch

We were visiting from out of town and wanted to grab some food before heading to the airport, and we could not have made a better choice! Great food, affordable prices, nice atmosphere and very friendly staff, and they also are very accommodating to the gluten free/dairy free crowd. You won't go wrong with this place!

Bobbie R

What an absolute delight! My family and I were looking for a little snack after our dinner. We went in an adventure on foot through downtown SRQ when we stumbled upon Main Street Creamery. They had a wide variety from traditional flavors, Gluten free, and even plant based. Highly recommended stopping in and giving them a try.

Eugene Mobile

Not sure what all the hype is about. Atmosphere felt cold and empty, had to return my plate. My girlfriend's dish was good but she got sick afterwards (gluten allergy) when we specifically asked what we can get that's Gluten free and kitchen verified. To be fair they did offer other alternatives for my returned meal but I just couldn't get anything else after I tasted the 1st plate.

Gerrid Smith

Always great gluten free pizza and service.

Race Byxbee

Their staff was wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed their gluten free pizza! I’ll definitely return.

Kati Hatfield

Really good sushi rolls and they even have gluten-free soy sauce! Cute and quirky decor. Very friendly service. Massive portions for the specialty rolls and chicken fried rice that the others had in my party

Tanechka

Beautiful little French gem in downtown Sarasota. Large selection of gluten free pastries. Service is great with the beautiful accent. Absolutely loved it.

Cheridan Smith

This is such a fun vibe for a group of people! The food was really tasty and a great size portion of pasta, which is hard to find. It was also pretty light on the sauce which made me leave not feeling too heavy or bloated. They have options for gluten free pasta too. My Italian margarita was a 100/10! The best of the best. The drinks took like 50 minutes to come out and the waitress brought us free garlic bread for the wait which was the sweetest thing ever. I will definitely be back! The service was so kind and the food was lovely.

Bella Brio

Their Gluten-free Pizza is Amazing! 14 inches & I believe it is locally made. Its so good we had ask if it really was Gluten-free! My husband doesn't care for Gluten-free foods but he said this is one of the best thin crust pizzas he has ever had! Most GF pizzas are only 10" & pre-made crusts but not this baby! Its our favorite Sarasota pizza!

Joe Young

Incredible icy cappuccino and gluten free chocolate mousse

Eleni Angelopoulos

My daughter has celiac and Holly was amazing. We ordered salmon mustard seed dish and it was the most amazing meal ever. Came back with my husband and sat in the same booth and Holly served us again! Wow!!! She is so wonderful!!!! So was the salmon! 😋

Hannah Moomey-Sowers

What a great little place!! Lots of options, love that there’s many Gluten Free and vegan options!! Check it out if you’re downtown Sarasota.

Kelsey Kaplan

Amazing place! Highly recommend. Really good quality sushi, service was awesome and very accommodating for gluten-free. Will definitely be back!