Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Downtown Boston

Alex Senchak

High energy and lively place with an extensive menu and good wine list. The Gluten Free selection is outstanding. The food was great with lots of things to share. It can be loud when it's busy.

Amber Easterling

This is a Top 9 Allergen Free Bakery, which is hard to find. I really enjoyed the cookie dough cupcake and my sister had the strawberry french toast cupcake.

Fred Lybrand

Ask for what’s fresh! I was so Excited for gluten free donuts doughnuts 🍩 I asked for what I wanted - what I should’ve done is ask for what’s fresh! Or freshest? 2 of the 6 I ordered weren’t fresh anymore. They were a little stale. And the coconut oil - which I was really excited about - had gone a little rancid. Who knew? Maybe they should toss things out quicker? Or maybe GF don’t have the shelf stability. I will definitely be back - for the blueberry, the plain cake, and the plain + chocolate, but I may never eat coconut donut again. Also, the jelly stuffed was really brittle, dry and crumbly. I did make it in right at closing ~ 2 pm.

Sophia Thomas

Our main reason for writing a review is Harold. Harold was our waiter today. It was PACKED and he must have been slammed with tables, however he was super attentive, made us feel heard and took priority in ensuring my allergy was accommodated for. His overall persona was just amazing. I would recommend to come here just based off of Harold’s service. However, we went for my dad’s 58th birthday. The food was great. Atmosphere was so great (never felt rushed, and you were able to hear each other and videos). They also had GREAT options for gluten free. All fried foods are gluten free, they have key lime pie, New York cheesecake and other desserts that are gluten free as well.

Amber Easterling

Always a great option for gluten-free Asian food! All GF options are listed on the menu! We had the chicken lettuce wraps, as well as the chicken and broccoli! It was delicious!

Shawn Hart

Stopped in after the lunch rush, I assume. Was able to get seated right away, and the server came over pretty quickly after that. They have a gluten-free menu as well, which I did check out but ended up ordering from the regular menu. I got a burger with Swiss and bacon and the side of fries (which are more closely to potatoe wedges in my book) I generally like my burger meat medium well but I think it was closer to well, with a char to the outside. But otherwise juicy and flavorful. I was also fairly hungry at that point. Staff are friendly and ready to find answers for questions they don't know.

Lexi Shaw

Delicious gluten free French toast! Place was packed with a long line outside, but service was fast for the amount of people there. Food was worth the wait! Seating is tight and probably not a lot of room for strollers or wheelchairs, I’d call ahead to make sure.

Nicola Sampson

Amazing restaurant. Affordable. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Very accommodating with gluten allergy.

Alejandro A

Expensive but really good. Great service and they have gluten free options!

Matthew Fanning

Two guys working on Sunday afternoon. We walked in to a few folks at the bar and an empty set of tables. Didn’t look promising. We were pleasantly surprised from start to finish. The after show rush filled up the place in 20 minutes and the place got busy! The guys were humping, but did a great job taking care of everyone we saw in the place, despite looking short handed. Food was all good, solid pub fare. North shore roast beef took me back to Ipswich. The number of gluten free options was awesome to see.

Theresa Cordova

My family and I went here the day after Thanksgiving as a special holiday trip since we live over an hour away from Boston and turned out to be the best place we could've chosen! I made a reservation through the OpenTable reservation app and when we arrived at the restaurant they seated us right away. The hostess was amazing as when we first arrived we didn't like where our table was placed, and then when we moved to another it was right next to the kitchen, where the music played very loudly. Not making an enjoyable place to order. Luckily though, the hostess was kind enough to move us a 2nd time to a booth and made sure we were all set and comfortable! I truly have never had that happen in a restaurant before but our hostess was so kind and patient even when it was very busy. She went above and beyond. After getting seated and finding a perfect spot for my family, our server Addison was kind and amazing. She made sure to give us time to decide what to get as it was our first time there and even went out of her way to make my sister and I a drink they did not have on the menu. My sister really wanted a daiquiri but couldn't consume alcohol at the time so Addison let us know she could make something for us based on what they had at the bar and was a lemonade base, which my sister wanted. She came back with a house-made peach lemonade and even added an orange slice garnish to give it the daiquiri feel and was so accommodating and went above and beyond! After some time of ordering our appetizers and entrees, Addison made sure to check in on us and ask if we needed anything even when it was super busy and a full house. Later after finishing our food and all of us requesting a to-go box, Addison made sure to get us the correct size boxes for our leftovers and even gave us a bag and willingly helped us bag up our food in a to-go bag provided by the restaurant. I rarely try new places during the holidays, especially on a Friday night, which is when we went, but this restaurant was an amazing choice and I highly recommend it! The dishes we ordered were super flavorful and probably the best restaurant I've tried in Boston when it comes to a simple American menu. It is such a family-friendly restaurant and very warm and inviting. I would be willing to drive over an hour again just to come back with my family and friends. Another thing I really enjoyed about this restaurant aside from the service and food is their ability to offer both vegetarian AND gluten-free options as one of my sisters is gluten-free while the other is vegetarian. The restaurant has so many options and took my sibling's modifications seriously. My gluten-free sister also reported that her food was very good, which is rare as a lot of restaurants we've tried do not have tasty gluten-free options/dishes. The photos down below show my family's order being; the Korean Sticky Pork Ribs, 2 BPH burgers, 1 Beyond Vegetable Burger, a side of the seasonal sautéed vegetables, and 1 Fish and Chips entree. Overall, if anyone ever wants to try something new with their family, or even go by themselves, I highly recommend this place and their Korean Sticky Pork Ribs and the Fish and Chips!

Caitlin O'Donnell

It was a great time. They provided gluten free rolls and regular to support allergies st our table. The lobster Mac and cheese was 56 dollars so I passed on that. Loved the cheesecake for dessert!

Lauren Murawski

Antonio Gutiérrez

Boston restaurant with gluten-free options. Variety of burgers and very friendly waiters. Recommended

Arun SI

Wow, nice hidden gem right in the thick of things in Bostons market area and govt center. Food is special, great flavors and some unique grilled meat flavors that is not the run of the mill Thai restaurant. They have a gluten free menu of noodles, rice and soups. We did not have a problem ordering a gluten free and nut sesame free lunch. They accommodated very easily. Staff are nice and friendly and service is quick.

Isaac Gibbs

This place was amazing especially for people with gluten and dairy allergies. It's like a Chipotle styled home-cooked meal is the best way I could describe it. Staff is friendly food is great overall and awesome take out spot.

Lorna Vaughen

Everything but their sandwiches are gluten free. They are 100% vegan. Their nut-butter oatmeal is amazing! They even have gluten free waffles. All their juices are made fresh and you can tell.

Quinn Hurley

Very nice new taco place, portions are small so order lots! Good for gluten free (celiac) as well

Ken Boostrom

The only Gluten Free Clam Chowder in Quincy Market is served here as well as scallops wrapped in bacon. The stuffies are tasty and a good choice for a quick seafood snack. Clams, Fries, Scallops are all on the menu here - a good bunch of people work here. The offer a good variety of sandwiches here. Crabmeat, shrimp, fried calamari, fish rolls - New England Seafood is the them here.

Rick Vattimo

Really loved it. Had a pastrami sandwich on gluten free bread, which was unexpected and great. Bag of chips and a local side for a reasonable price. In The Boston Public Market, which is pretty good for lunch . Nice atmosphere, better food than the Hall around the corner. And this is one of the better places for lunch inside. Dude making the sandwiches has made a few in his time.. added to the “ambience”.

Paul Downey

Disappointing Mother's Day 2024 lunch at Ruth's Chris. First of all the restaurant was cold. We were all bundled up to walk around the city and were still cold. We told staff but never really noticed a difference. We were in no real rush but neither was staff - water, bread and first round of took forever. It was not that busy when we arrived. Then things turned worse - we asked if crab stuffed mushrooms had "breading" in the stuffing (gluten intolerance for one of us) and waitress sad she would check and disappeared for 15 minutes. Then servers delivered apps that were clearly made with breaded stuffing. Another 10 minutes goes by and we finally see the waitress who assures us she "pushed the allergy button" when she put the order in and it shouldn't have allergens in it??? Wrong. Then another 5 minutes goes by, no waitress but a young manager comes over and apologizes, offers to replace it with something else, doesn't offer to remove them (which had to be requested). He started talking about the button being pushed which was funny to hear. Another 10 goes by before we see the waitress, who finally got around to taking out order. Entrees arrived, meat was good - it's supposed to be! Side lobster tail was cooked to oblivion...but we just sucked it up and tried not to spoil the occasion. Bottom Line: this Ruth's Chris location did not come close to delivering the experience they are known for and we paid for. There's a lot of places to spend $500 for lunch in Boston, Ruth's Chris Boston is no longer on that list for me.

Karen Sepulveda mejia

Fire gluten free bawl by tomas

Ian the Hairy

The food was excellent. Gluten Free options. Great service.

Tatiana Stone

I could talk about the beautiful floor to ceiling tile or the amazing array of baked goods but let's be real, all that matters is the gluten free pavlova 😍😍😍 it was decadent and scrumptious. Their gluten free selection was moderate, with things labeled "gluten friendly" (which I took to mean gluten free friendly, because all baked goods are gluten friendly lol). There were about 5 or 6 gluten free things on the day I went, it's nice to have something to choose from. But really, the decor was beautiful, I just wanted to sit there longer in the beautiful cafe. The coffee was Ethiopian, so fairly different from most American espresso, but after a brief adjustment period, it was delicious.

Emmy Whitmore

Super good Gluten Free crepes!! I accidentally ordered the Nana’s Pie one, but it was worth the mistake. It can get busy and somewhat slow so get there right when they open or after a break.

ANS 4321

Could not be in Boston without going here! First time I tried a lobster roll. It was alright only because I'm not a huge fan of lobster. They were gluten intolerant informed and suggested the lobster roll without the bun but did not have gluten free buns. Service was good. Atmosphere was unique and fun.

Noni Rose

Such a gem 💎 in the middle of downtown Boston located right inside the Boston Public Market above the Haymarket stop on the Orange line. I work in the area and stop by there every other week. Their food is so vibrantly fresh and full of the best flavor combinations. I would never pair pineapple with bbq but somehow that sauce just ties it all together. It's okay if you're not familiar with Moroccan food as they will happily guide you through your order and make suggestions based on your food preferences. They do also have vegan and gluten free options which is hard to find. Cannot recommend them enough.

Winifred Tannetta Costello

Amazing food, great service, non-gluten options

Ishy Shah

The place was nice however the options for gluten free with the bread choose was terrible. It was hard and the avocado toast with the GF bread was flavorless. So disappointed :(

Ritesh Poddar

Love Clover Labs. Everything is fresh and healthy. There are a lot of veggie options as well as gluten free and vegan options.

Shawn McGlew

I could give The Chart House a 5 star on the food alone all day long, but we had a particularly great experience today. My daughter, unfortunately, has celiac disease and it has been a real challenge to find places to accommodate her while also having good food. She loves clam chowder, but has mostly resigned herself to the fact that it's made with flour and only enjoyed as a memory. I had called and spoke with Brian the restaurant manager to ask about gluten free options. I told him about me daughter's plight and he surprisingly told me that the chef could make clam chowder gluten free. When we went to the restaurant today for lunch, they had prepared it just for my daughter. It sounds silly, but I was almost tearful seeing the smile on face and watched her devour a bowl full of the best clam chowder ever. I cannot say enough for this restaurant. The food was superb, but the reason to have a restaurant in the first place was evident in that smile on my daughter's face. Thanks Chart House. Can't wait to come back.

Mike P.

Excellent food, great waitress, and huge portions for the price. We got the fried pickles (huge plate for $5), fish and chips and the Reuben. Ordered the Reuben as gluten free and they made it on a gluten free bun with no up charge. We had a bunch of leftovers!

Kimberly M

The only gluten free protein choice is the chicken, and everything else is gluten free except for the pita, so as a celiac it was super easy to order here. The food is very basic, just meat and rice and lettuce, but the sauces help to kick it up a notch.

M

Edit: Food is good but I've had multiple issues with the service lately, mainly surrounding the B.good app. Reward points disappearing, food never being delivered, instructions not being followed... It's enough for me to start looking for alternative burger joints - Smash Burger, ShakeShack, Five Guys, Mooyah, even McDonalds... Old review: Whoever cooked my burger (2pm August 11) please give them a raise! I've been a long time loyal customer, have ordered from multiple b good locations in the past, have probably consumed ~25 b good burgers over the last 2 years, and the food is always good, but today it was PERFECT! The meat was just a touch of pink and still juicy, the bacon was crispy, the egg was perfectly cooked with a still-creamy yolk but without dripping or being overdone... the guac was generous and they ACTUALLY LISTENED to my request for mayo to be added. Absolutely divine, 10/10, please keep the staff happy and on board because this will be my new go-to takeout spot if you continue to deliver this quality. Gluten free bun available on request ($1).

Chris Murray

Anyone familiar with Quincy Market will know it is a madhouse. Ned Devine's gives you the chance to get away from the craziness and sit down for a meal. The food is pretty good. I loved the soft pretzel appetizer and the Ned Burger was great. It is a big burger too. The gluten free options are plentiful as the rest of Quincy Market sucks in this regard.

Erin (Nire)

great as always, could use more gluten free options as always. when i didn't know i had celiac, bbq seitan was always great

Two Tickets Away

Sat at the bar, was a pretty slow Monday evening so service was quick. Bartender was very friendly. Ordered a gluten free pizza and some drinks. GF dough is marked, not sure about other GF items(have to ask). Overall it was tasty! Just know that (personally) 1 GF pizza is enough for one person. If it’s more than one person I’d recommend getting one each. Delicious nonetheless! Would go again

DEBORA TELEFONE

One of the best sandwiches in town! Simple, yet very tasty! And the best part: you can order it with a gluten-free bun for just $0.99 extra. The staff is very polite! I highly recommend it, not to mention it's located near an area with lots of shops...

Ryley

Great option for gluten free, healthy salad bowls, Paleo, etc.

jonathan Correa

My partner and I came here for our 3 year anniversary and the staff was phenomenal! The food was epic! We originally decided on an authentic Thai restaurant, but came across this just to grab a drink and have a snack! We ended up have splendid service provided by Kaitlyn and Mary! So great we decided after our own personal happy hour to come back and grab dinner! Then we were surprised with a little slice of deliciousness! We highly recommend this place! Great gluten free and vegan options also available on the menu!!! We had sushi and peach soju! Then for dinner Bulgogi beef (GF) and coconut curry (GF)!

Andrea Iriarte

We had brunch on December 30. We made reservations and we seated upstairs. There is a big difference between the upstairs room and the downstairs one, although the downstairs one is quite nice as well. The food was very good. The service was excellent. You have a great view of the park and the ambience is quiet and soothing without being pretentious. There were other families there and they have enough for kids to eat, but the adult menu is wonderful. Additionally, they had vegan and gluten free options.

Candace Davies

gigi

We dined here the other day and had a wonderful time! We had 6 other people with us including some little ones and our server, Dominique (I believe her name was ,) was nothing less than amazing! She was very attentive to my gluten allergy and made sure I would be well taken care of. Super great experience. Burgers were yummy too.

Lynn Sweet

Jose Luis Vargas

*Edited! I was searching for Villa Mexico last night to show a friend the website on my phone and I showed him the reviews. It is honestly SO annoying that there are vegetarians whining about the food. Hey dude complaining about there not being veggie tacos, did you buy food? GOOD! Then you ate something vegetarian! Read menus and don't expect every restaurant to cater to YOU brats. Plus, If you are like some people I've encountered at lunch time asking 1000 questions and not caring that there's a line of 20 behind you also waiting to buy lunch- then you deserve being told off man. Get over yourself. The rest of us have to eat as well. I swear that's why people get so annoyed with vegans and vegetarians and gluten-free and allergic to water people. Eat at home and spare us your whining. Ok, now my review of this AWESOME place I will continue eating at, almost every day to be honest, is here: This is the most authentic, and perhaps even healthiest, Mexican food option in downtown Boston if not the whole city. The burritos are amazing, everything tastes fresh and homemade, and the place has a great atmosphere. I've seen the crew and owners laughing, arguing, talking about news, overall enjoying their "100th customer" with cheers, you can tell these people love to make and sell delicious food.

Darlene Moore

Jo Gwyn

Barbara Lopez

Marsh Mellowman

Delicious and gluten free options

N Neil

So they are located in the Boston Public Market over by a grocer and gluten free bakery. Super easy to order. Ali's Pho $15.00 to go Bag $0.25 Uncommon Mods $2.25 Soft Egg ($2.25): So good!!! I even had extra broth, which was so delicious. Flavor packed. They separate out the broth from the noodles and ingredients so you pour the broth in yourself. The soft boiled egg added a richness to the broth for me. I was feeling ill and this hit the spot. So good. And they were pretty fast. Also nice, and good customer service. Folks had accents, she even repeated my name to get it right, and wasn't mad when I corrected her. A big win for me. I am so thankful. Verdict: EAT THIS!!! Verdict: RECOMMEND! EAT HERE!