Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Detroit

Dillon Boucher

The crust is boring and the sauce/cheese are just alright. Their gluten free pizza is better than their regular pizzas (in my opinion)!

Monique S.

I have a hard time finding gluten-free, dairy-free food. Ima Noodles checked all the boxes for me! Not only was it delicious but it was healthy and pleasing to the eye. One of my new favorite places!😍

Jazmine Reid

Shelby was great!!!!! They have gluten free and vegan options.

Albert Chan

Emma Kleidon

Easily the best Gluten Free fried chicken I’ve had, and the bowl was amazing with the rice and steamed broccoli

Mel Pac

The Detroit pizza with old and new world pepp was unbelievable! Zesty sauce but nothing that led to heartburn or bothered the kids. This is the best pizza i have ever had thats more deep dish in last 12 yrs since celiac! Super fun vibey place! And incredibly reasonable. Get 4 slices for gf and i coupd only eat 2 fyi. The family salad with homemade ranch is the BEST!!

Tania Carnegie

This place is amazing! My server Paulina was super nice and helpful! The drinks were great and the food was amazing. So cheap for food of such amazing quality, I will definitely be back! Also I noticed they had quite a few gluten free menu items!

Phil Barker

Great gluten free French toast! Great breakfast spot. Be sure to make reservations if you don’t want to wait!

Karen Smith

I doordashed one of the lettuce wraps and it is amazing!!! I recently became gluten & dairy free and this place has plenty of options. Will be back. :)

Galen Thompson

Best Pizza in Detroit! The gluten free pizza is hands down the best we've had in North America! Such a great crust! Amazing quality on toppings and the guys running the place and cooking the pizza's are world class, Thanks to the team at M&T you guys are killing it ,Cheers!

Angelina Rivera

Came in to order takeout for lunch yesterday— Molly killed it! She had to balance the floor (which had a 40+ party in one room alone), the bar, AND takeout. Food was well worth the wait; as a plus, the gluten-free substitutes were high quality.

Todd Orbaczewski

Everything was delicious. I had the lamb and beef over hummus (gluten free) The deviled eggs were amazing as well. Highly recommend.

Ed

Ottava Via in Detroit’s Corktown is a cozy Italian spot with a rustic vibe and friendly staff. The brick oven pizzas are a hit—especially the Funghi and Margherita—and the garlic shrimp appetizer is a must-try. They offer gluten-free pasta options at no extra charge, which is a nice touch. The outdoor patio with bocce ball courts and fire pits adds a fun twist. Service is generally great, though it can get busy on weekends, so plan ahead. Overall, a solid choice for a relaxed night out.

Chieko Laux

The food was great. We went there for Sunday brunch and it is hard to talk since it was very noisy.　The server was very kind and tell us which ones are gluten free.

Shayna Raina

Came here with a friend on Saturday. I had one mocktail called a ‘Spa Water’ and one cocktail called ‘Buddy Buddy.’ Both were excellent. A friend and I shared brussel sprouts and a half chicken. Food was good. The flavors were subtle, but the food was well-made. They were patient with me and accommodated my gluten allergy. We were served at the bar and the bartender gave great service. Will likely come back 😁

Liz Evans

I have celiac so finding a place that understands how to prepare GF foods is important. They were well educated, had several options, and everyone was so kind! We had breakfast and coffee and it was delicious. Will definitely return again when in the area! Thank you for doing gluten free right so that patrons can trust your food!

Richard Siemion

Came in here for the first time and I am blown away by everything. We took our two kids for a quick bite before tball practice expecting “fast food,” but ended up getting great, relatively healthy food fast. The first thing that impressed me was the professionalism and attention to detail our server Sebastian had. He identified my wife’s egg and gluten allergy and took the level and care everyone should take but doesn’t. He also must’ve walked to and from the register 6 times during our meal to serve us the second food came out or assist. I’ve never had this level of Service, quality, talent and care outside of a 5 star restaurant where I would be dropping many more dead presidents. I plan to make this a regular thing. Great job Sebastian and staff !!!

Haley Stump

Atmosphere was amazing, such a cool place. Unfortunately my filet was WAY overcooked, shells in the lobster bisque, and cocktails were all sickly sweet. Still a good experience but for such an amazing location I would hope for a better dining experience. Also some confusion about gluten free options which left me nervous as someone with Celiac but luckily I ate the filet, bisque, and Panna Cotta and was fine after.

Lisa Eaton

Had the GF chicken and broccoli with GF fried rice. Good but I wish I would have gone with the lettuce wraps.

Leah Sweeting

Got the gluten free crust for the Hawaiian with vegan chorizo. They clearly cooked it for the same amount of time as a regular pizza so the crust was quite burned, I was far too hungry to wait an additional twenty minutes for a remake. The pineapple bits were so tiny I couldn't really taste them. I've been wanting to come here for over a year now and I was so excited but the pizza was ultimately disappointing. However the bartenders were so wonderful, friendly and thorough.

Tim Forrest

Great food and gluten free options for those who need it.

Gaby Schneider

Great service! Gluten free options

K Payne

Our family was in town for the week from AZ helping our daughter move in nearby. Both she & her dad are celiac so we tried the GF pizza. They both agreed it was one of the best they ever had. So good they double checked that they got the GF :) We went back again before leaving for the airport. Great food & staff both times!

Leah Sweeting

Love the Lager House, Sam is an awesome bartender and the food selection is uniquely extensive for the area. I highly recommend the crispy tofu! They also have gluten free and vegan options

Doris Gonzales

Lydia Francois

Emily Crombez

Their menu highlights fresh & in season items that are locally sourced (huge win in my book), and they have something for all of my friends with various dietary considerations. Gluten free? Lactose intolerant? Vegan? Halal? They'll feed you something awesome. I have brought friends here again and again simply because 1) I know they're not going to get this same experience anywhere else 2) I know they'll love the food 3) it gives me an excuse to come back The chef & staff really makes you feel like you're at their home and you're an esteemed guest! Learn about Moroccan tea service with a tall pour, try a fun new seasonal drink or a non-alcoholic wine, or attend one of the many celebratory nights hosted at Saffron. As a long time guest, I will continue to frequent this place for the incredible flavors & the welcoming service. This restaurant has truly changed my perspective on learning about cuisine, experiencing new flavors, & being part of a community.

Sean Crotty

We brought a group of 10 in and they took care of us like family. We tried four different specialty pizzas and they were all great. One of the folks in our group got the gluten-free pizza dough and said it was the best she has ever tasted. 10/10 would recommend!

Jacob

SheWolf is an amazing experience from start to finish. Service 5/5 - The staff promptly greeted us at the door, we were a bit early so they asked if we would like a drink while we waited. They have a nice standing area to put your jackets and a place to put your drinks while you wait. After a few minutes we had drinks in hand and enjoying the night. Once we were sat (at the bar) the bar tender explained the menu extensively to my fiancé who is gluten free, and my god did they have a lot of options! You could tell every staff member was well versed in the offerings and their passion was seen throughout the entire experience. Drinks 4/5 - Overall we loved our drinks, I had a few off menu cocktails and my fiancé had champagne and wine, I feel like SheWolf isnt fully utilizing their skilled bartenders with a very small cocktail menu. I think they could push a little here and it would make it 5/5. Food 5/5 - Literally every dish was just the right portion, and seasoned to perfection. We were able to share an app, both had Pasta, and Fiancé was amazed how good their gluten free pasta was. Dessert was also amazing. What we loved is we felt great after having all these dishes. Could I of eaten more? Yes! But I prefer exactly how they do it because now I just want to go back :D ! Overall, the vibe of the restaurant is great, you can feel the passion with the staff members, and an excellent date night. Easy on-site parking, and close enough to downtown you could drive a few minutes to have a night out after an amazing dinner. We WILL be back!

Christopher Mayer

Susan Williams

Buddy's is one of the few pizza places, in Detroit, which offers the full pizza menu as gluten free. What I like the absolute best, is I can customize my gluten free pizza anyway I wish from the original menu; and I do. Another great thing about Buddy's gluten free pizza is it taste great!! I use the customization all the time and many times create my own all cheese pizza, from the "Build Your Own". Thank you Buddy's for having great tasting gluten free pizza!!!!

Megan Hile

Absolute fantastic experience. Patrick our server was extraordinary. The salad to main dish to dessert. Excellent and on par and exceeded our expectations even with gluten allergy. Thank you. Everything was thoughtful, wine selection was wonderful, desserts….. amazing. I would put the visit here as one of my top ten food experiences. We will be back when in Detroit.

Alana Hoffert

i have celiacs and they had some gluten free options and the waitress seemed knowledgeable. they don’t have a dedicated fryer but they have bread and pasta that’s gluten free. I got the mac and cheese and it was delicious!

Paul Roe

The food was absolutely excellent. The service was absolutely excellent. The view was absolutely excellent. The only reason I’m not giving it five stars in every single category is that I did mention I have a gluten allergy, and there was one small gluten item that was missed in the dessert that I ordered. Otherwise, the staff was very proactive and swapped out gluten-free options without my direction throughout the meal. And once again, all the food was wonderful.

Armand Burns

Jason Defoe

Really neat place. Trendy and comfy atmosphere. Really appreciate the variety of food and the ability to accommodate all allergies and diets, from vegan to gluten-free.

Brian Bridges

cecilia olvera

Super cute and peaceful atmosphere. The service was great. My gluten-free sandwich was delicious. I just ran here on lunch, but I plan to bring my husband and kiddo soon.

Derek Letterson

Great place with vegan and gluten free ice cream options. Usually, it has some outstanding custom flavor week to week, so try to catch what it is.

Carlos Parisi

Micro roasters that treat coffee like wine. Truly the best coffee I've found in the Midwest. The pastries (all gluten free), are consistently the best pastries in Eastern Market. If you're looking for a place to sit and enjoy a conversation or a moment to yourself, this is the spot.

Benjamin Ingram

Haru Lee

(At least for lunches,) dress code is not strictly enforced so you can sit at the bar or "off to the side" if you dressed casually The menu shows which items are gluten free

Anne Chrisman

Joel Greenwald

Emily Kuczajda

I’ve gotten crepes many times from The French Cow and I’ve NEVER been disappointed! The traditional process is fascinating to watch. The various crepes that they offer are phenomenal, including gluten free!!!! I can’t say enough positive things about this business because you can feel and see that they genuinely love what they do. Honorable mention for Carly. She always makes my crepes with such love. She’s also a rockstar when things get super busy. MVP!! My family and I will always be returning customers.

Rosemary Bradford

William Woollard

Fun place. Good food. My partner [Celiac/Lupus] has difficulty finding safe options. This is one place we can always go. Thank you.

Sherrie Meade

Rachel Livingway

Kyley was so great! Very knowledgeable about gluten free items which makes it so easy for someone who is celiac and hates having to bring it up! She also helped us celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday! Thanks Kyley! Everything was amazing

Carol Tullos