Top 17 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Carbondale

Jessica Earnshaw

I’m a big fan of this place. The food is always delicious. I love the healthy options and appreciate never feeling yucky after filling up here. The atmosphere is “it” for me. I also appreciate that it feels like a safe space. My go to is the avocado toast, I appreciate being able to switch the toast out for a gluten free option. I also ordered a slice of gluten free blueberry cheesecake to take home and it was absolutely delicious. The coffee is always 11/10 for me as well, you can taste the quality in everything.

mandij06

Went for lunch with family and husband while he was on his lunch break. Ordered very clearly a gluten free pizza. The lady taking our order seemed as though she may have been the owner or at least a manager. She repeated to me that it was gluten-free. Pizza came out, and I immediately noticed while taking a bite that it was not normal and it was in fact a regular pizza. I took it back up to the counter, while waiting the woman who was dishing out Spaghetti completely ignored me. Spaghetti fell over the plate onto the tray that she was dishing out, and she decided to take her bare hands and put the noodles back in to the plate And serve it to the customer which I witnessed. The lady who originally took my order became free so I took the pizza to her. I told her that it was not a gluten-free pizza. She immediately went to turn around to take it back to the kitchen and I said I took a bite out of it and she said that’s OK. I proceeded to say no it’s not. I have celiac disease. She came back up and said I will have it re made for you. It would be another 20 to 30 minutes. I told her I didn’t have that time as my husband was on his lunch break. I find it completely unacceptable I was expected to wait that much longer again for a mistake they made. She refunded the pizza. I did not feel any professionalism whatsoever from her. If she is the new owner she definitely needs a page from customer service as she didn’t have any. Needless to say we won’t be returning. The previous owner took allergens very serious and we never worried when eating there. Sad to see something that’s been a tradition going down hill.

Bob Layman

Had a really good Rueben sandwich. Barbie ordered a gluten free veggie sandwich. It’s the first sandwich she’s enjoyed in over 4 years! Best gluten free bread she’s ever had!!

Denise Tatum

Loved it. Had gluten free buns. Good burger and love the fries

Denise Tatum

Loved it....Great Gluten Free! Yummy

Deb C

We had the chicken fajita pizza thin crust as well as a gluten free pizza. Both were good.

Andrea Snow

One of the best restaurants in Southern Illinois. Staff & management are extremely reliable, communicative, and caring. The food and atmosphere have always been great, but in recent history, they've really moved it up several notches—the new interior is beautiful and hip, dare I say romantic. Weekly specials keep the menu lively, and they are always ready to accommodate my gluten allergy. An excellent, bright spot in Carbondale that I'll continue to patronize for years.

Private Cowboy

So many options! Gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian. 3 different hot tea options. There are only a few different options that are not gluten free; just let them know your dietary restrictions and they'll do the best we can!

Jeff Williams

Great place for breakfast. One member of our party was gluten free. Staff was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. Food was awesome. Nice atmosphere. Would definitely go back when in town.

Sabrina Hall

Really excellent food and service! I have Celiac disease and they let me know which dishes I could modify to make them gluten free.

Alicia Smith

Great little place, food is yummy, gluten free options, super friendly staff

Henry Gelstor

Wow! Delicious, cooked to order. Open during the week. Ordered chicken shawarma sandwich and kabobs. Both excellent. Most items can even be made gluten free. Clean too.

Jeannine Szostak

The crepes are amazing, filling and very affordable. There are so many choices of items to add too - both sweet and savory. They also have gluten free crepes! The only downside is the wait time, especially if there’s only one person who is making the crepes so just be prepared for that and you’ll be good. The place is bright, there is plenty of seating indoors and out, and free WiFi. A must-have when we visit my son.

Pauline Martinez

I don't know how much we spent because it was Mother's Day. I was surprised they had Gluten free vegan food. I enjoy everything about it. I was surprised that I had my own coffee pot.

Sara Wylie

Great food, loads of choices, vegetarian (even a jackfruit bbq!) and gluten-free buns!! It'd be 5-star if it weren't for the wait (approximately 30 minutes) we've experienced each time we've been. Will go back if for nothing other than more of those fries 🙂

Darcy Markee

Delicious gluten free options available. I tried the Italian sandwich on gf bread and the small power salad. Super filling and wonderful portions that I only needed one or the other next time.

Jessica Horn

They are super sweet people everywhere I have to go I have to make sure everything is gluten free so when I ask and I explained to them why I'm asking they always tell me not to worry about asking and not to feel bad about it because I know it can be annoying to some but very thankful to this company for showing love to just regular customers