Top 10 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Meridian-Kessler, Indianapolis

Amanda Elsner

My home-base Cafe Patachou. Much too conveniently located near my home. It's hard to eat out and eat healthy. I love to get the chicken salad sandwich on gluten free toast and sub out chips for arugula. So yummy and I swear it has restorative powers.

Theodosia Clemens

It’s a super beautiful restaurant and the food was really tasty. I was disappointed when I read and was told that the restaurant has Gluten Free Options, but that you don't have a separate gluten free fryer.. It really limited the options down to what is actually gluten free, and not just called gluten free because it has gluten free flour. Cross contamination for someone with Celiacs disease or a gluten allergy can really be dangerous. It was also very expensive for it not being gluten free product. Other than that, it was really nice and our server was sweet. CELIACS: NOT ACTUALLY GLUTEN FREE ⚠️

Lauren Klinedinst

I love this place. As someone who has to eat gluten free this is really a treat. The carbonara with GF pasta is what dreams are made of.

Rachel Stein

I really enjoyed the cheesey gluten free “flatbread” that came with the goats cheese app, but the margarita and holliday pizzas were probably better on a gluten crust. the hamakers is probably good on both types of dough bc the topping combo is delicious. was a little busy outside, but waiter didn’t come speak with us very often (group of 4) on a Monday night. i had a great glass of white wine and the lighting inside is very nice.

Spencer King

Appreciated that this place had parking even though it was a little difficult to navigate. The space itself was beautiful on the inside and we easily grabbed a seat for 4 on a Friday night. Wait staff was incredibly attentive. Plenty of options whether we were looking for seafood, meat, vegetarian, gluten free. No matter what you order, you have you get the churros for dessert- they are unlike any you’ve ever had.

Dravin Sparks

So delicious and nice place, always friendly. Wish they would mark which dishes are gluten free on the chalk board.

Eric Schwan

The food is good, and some of the upgrades are a little bit ridiculous- as a Gluten-free, border Line celiac- they are charging $4.00 for a Gluten-free Bun- seriously? What kind of bread are they serving? Certainly not Shaparos ! Not a good idea guys! Every where else- 2 bucks…

Jonathan Koons

Great food and awesome outdoor seating area. Great selection of drinks. Good number of gluten free options, all clearly marked.

Rose Krupka

Nice people, good beer (for the husband), good food. I am on a very restricted gluten and dairy free diet and was still able to have a nice meal with the roasted veg salad and grilled chicken (held the feta). Thank you!

Vince Hernly

We had an early dinner here on a weekend. We were the only table, so the service was prompt and attentive. The interior was clean and tidy, with a contemporary look. The glass block wall between the two unisex restrooms, while textured, was not completely private. We passed on the expensive appetizers. We ordered one Butter Chicken with Goat Cheese, medium spice level. I found this too sweet, almost reminded me of Campbell Tomato Soup. My partner said the goat cheese helped balance it out, but there was not enough cheese to balance out the whole dish. The chicken was a bit dry, and seemed to be all sliced chicken breasts. Our other dish was Bihari Goat Curry, spicy. It was nice that all the goat dishes specifically said "bone-in" for those less experienced diners. This one could have had a fuller spice palette, though it was certainly hot enough. The goat was tender and flavorful, and the favorite for both of us. The basmati rice was delicious, fluffy and tender. We had a tasty iced tea, and shared a Rasmalai for dessert which had a floral milk syrup and chopped pistachios, sweet and refreshing. There were plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, as well as gluten-free dishes. They also have a lunch menu.