Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Grand Rapids

Kaila Kiaunis

Title: A Gluten-Free Haven with Room for Improvement Rating: 3/5 stars As someone with celiac disease, it's a rare treat to dine at a completely gluten-free restaurant like Papa Chops. I was thrilled to finally eat out with my family, especially on Mother's Day weekend. The food selection was great, and I ordered a variety of dishes, including fish and chips, burgers, and a pork sandwich. The food itself was good, but the service fell short of expectations. When I went inside to ask for lemon and tartar sauce with my fish and chips, the cashier was surprisingly rude and snippy. She even checked my receipt to see if I had paid for the food, which made me feel uncomfortable, especially in front of my kids. There was also a miscommunication about ranch dressing, which added to the frustration. Despite the good food, the service issues left a sour taste. With a bit more attention to customer service, Papa Chops could truly shine as a gluten-free destination. For now, I'd recommend it for the food, but with the caveat to be prepared for potential service inconsistencies. Price: $80 (before tip) Would I go back? Maybe. I'd like to give them another chance to show me better service.

Jennifer Bosman

Anyone who is gluten-free and Dairy free knows that finding treats is difficult. Love the options here!

Gramarcy Firlie

Absolutely incredible every time! My spouse and I make the long drive up from Cincinnati, Ohio every couple of months just to experience the joy of an allergy friendly breakfast! We are both cross-contamination sensitive celiac, as well as having some other odd (and common!) allergies between us, such as apples, eggs, and peanuts. Anna's House handles this all with no problem! We have never had a single reaction eating here. This time we had the pleasure of meeting Sharlet, who came out to our table to personally deliver our food, reassuring us that everything was safe, and even listed some of the ingredients for us! She was incredibly warm, kind, and happy to get to know us, as well as incredibly knowledgeable about the food she was serving us! Anna's house has separate preparation areas as well as the cutest little 'ALLERGY' picks that they place in your food so you KNOW it's safe! Thank you anna's house, but especially thank you to Shar, who made us feel so welcome and safe.

alyssa veres

Their sandwiches and GF treats are so amazing! whenever i come to town for lunch this is my go to stop!

Candyce Abbatt

🍕🥒🍺 Adventurous smorgasbord pizza concept that works pretty well. Everyone is happy. Chose several usual and unusual varieties of slices served on wood planks and there’s no arguments. Robust family friendly atmosphere with gluten free options. Cheese bread with shredded pickle is interesting. Set in an historic building in GR. 🍕🍺

Jaden V

Gluten free options

Taylor M

Frosty Boy was my go to spot for gluten free ice cream. I was extremely disappointed on my last visit. I asked for a gluten free cone and the employee told me she needed to check to make sure they had enough gf cones left. She told me they only had 1 more box but I could not order it because they were “saving them for later customers.” She was rude and unaccommodating. What happened to a first-come first-serve policy?

Island Ewert

Awesome food and selections. Very filling. Most sandwiches can be made gluten free and they note if it's an allergy! Quality and filling gluten free options.

Jessika Wolfsen

So yummy and friendly people. Gluten free clearly stated

Megan Rader

My spouse and I went out for dinner on Friday night and were pleasantly surprised with how amazing our meal was. He has a gluten intolerance, and there were so many items on the menu for him to enjoy. I loved the mushroom strogonoff, and our drinks were delicious.

Lisa Lull

Delicious food and cocktails, friendly service, casual but elevated atmosphere. Very accommodating of allergies/gluten free. Solid choice for friends, family or date night!

Anthony Hopkins

This pizza I must say is very good! I was very pleased with my experience. Place was clean, service was on point, and even the bread sticks were amazing. As far as pizza goes….. this is now my first choice above all the rest. In addition the gluten free pizza was great too which is hard to come by in Grand Rapids.

Clare Liening

Had the best tapas paired with the best service from Derick, our waiter. Loved that they had a gluten free baguette with pesto, and all of our food was delicious.

Laura Hoitenga

The only thing I was disappointed in was the size of the check afterward. We ordered the Chef's feast thinking we would save money, but if you have to eat gluten-free like I do, you have to order the premium appetizer and premium entree, for which you are charged extra. Our bill was $94 for 3 people and we ordered the Chef's feast for 2. We will not do that again! The food was excellent and the service was very good. I just didn't know it was going to be so expensive.

nicole portman

Fun as how Everything feels here. I also really enjoyed all the gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Tracy Butcher

First visit here was several years ago on an overnight stay for a concert. Today I had to go back because that time was so good. Today I went and sat at the bar for brunch the staff (all 4 I encountered) were friendly and helpful answering questions and making suggestions that made my visit amazing. I went for this avocado toast gluten free with added egg and coffee, followed up with a citrus drink they mixed for me (not cocktail) that was the perfect refresher after the delicious meal. 10/10 recommend going here when in Grand Rapids, it is a super adorable yet smaller space so try to go outside the typical meal times or be patient and willing to wait. It’s worth it in my opinion.

Anna Flores

THE BEST INDIAN FOOD IN THE AREA! My husband and I started off just getting the most popular/well known dishes, however, the quality of the food and flavors are so delicious that we started branching out. We have never been let down, and continue to get more adventurous and expand our palates. So far we haven’t gotten a single thing we didn’t like! Service is warm and friendly. And I appreciate that they are knowledgeable about gluten free options! Eat here!

Dylan Kerfoot

Came here for Father-In-Laws birthday, and was not disappointed! Food was absolutely delicious with plenty of gluten free options for my partner. The drinks were thoughtful and well priced, and had us wanting to try them all. Last, but definitely not least, our server Kailey was amazing! She was very personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. We'll definitely be back!

Jessika Wolfsen

Super food ribs, fell right off. Shows what is gluten free too.

Megan Foster

The cocktails were yummy and very reasonably priced ( most around 10$ with more than decent liquor). Our server was great and very attentive. I had the hoppin jane dish. As a gluten free, vegan I thought it was very delicious. Be sure you ask for extra green goddess dressing as it really made the dish. So flavorful! I wish I lived closer, this would become a regular for me! We would love a Noco in the Ann Arbor area!

Thomas Gaw

What a place! Jamie is an excellent waitress that makes this homie restaurant such a pleasant experience. Chocolate milk was divine, gluten free bread was even better. Will be returning!

Samantha Kotarski

I’ve never once had a bad experience with Lai Thai. All of their food is delicious, their service is quick, and their staff is so friendly! As someone with food intolerances I feel that their menu is clearly labeled for things like dairy, gluten, and nuts which is reassuring when I want something I know is a safe food. I definitely recommend them, really one of my favorite local spots for takeout!

Dani McBride

Best Pad Thai and pho broth in town. Quick and quality service for take out. Very knowledgable and accommodating for allergens like gluten free

Freeman Outside

Absolutely fun and welcoming atmosphere! People are friendly and open. Family friendly, allergy conscious, super affordable, and overall great vibe. Love the local art that envelopes the walls. All staff was very accommodating and diverse. Will make this a regular stop! Gluten free nachos were so good and fed me and my teenage son with leftovers!

Aaron Lehrman

Good pub with a nice burger and fries. Service was a bit lacking, though nice. - Big Easy: Half pound standard burger ordered medium and got it medium. The burger was juicy and cooked the way I like it. The rest of the burger was fairly plain and not much else to write home about. The cheese was not melted much. I saw it had mustard and no ketchup, so I freaked and asked them for ketchup instead of mustard which they did. I thought the burger was a little overpriced compared to the many of the other places I have visited in the area. If it were that good, I wouldn’t have a problem paying the price, but it was too plain to charge $16 and only get chips. - Fries: I upgraded to the fries. They were again fairly plain, but done right. They are medium sized steak fries with a good fluffy center and medium softer outer skin. They stayed warm until the end and were cooked just right. - Crispy Brussels Sprouts: WOAH! Powerful taste. There are several well balanced flavors that were nonetheless screaming for attention on this dish. I do like brussel sprouts and these were great, but a bit too much. That said, the parmesan was added as large shavings rather than grated which gave a great texture. The bacon is always a nice touch. The sherry gastrique was very sweet and powerful. There was a sour flavor to it as well that hits you at first, but settles down as you become acquainted with the initial shock. I liked it and it is worth trying. You’ll have to be the judge, though. It is a unique flavor. Not on the menu, but they have gluten free buns. Also, their Barnyard Burger was listed apart from the other burgers and I missed it. Their menu needs a bit of organization. They also have Shepherd’s Pie. Maybe I’ll come back and try that some time. They also list specials on their website. They are mostly drinks, though. I do see occasional specials for food listed on their Facebook page. - Service: We were greeted at the door immediately and seated at a booth at our request. However, that is where it seemed to go downhill. We looked over our menu and were ready to order and waited a good while (it was NOT that busy). Finally, I ended up sticking my head into the isle and being served by someone who wouldn’t have served us otherwise. Waters were finally brought (though never refilled) and our orders were taken. When served, it did come in a timely fashion, though. Paying also took a while. We had the credit card on the table for a good 5 minutes or more waiting to pay. BEWARE: The tip by default is 25% when paying by credit card. I didn’t notice until it was too late, especially since we were trying to get out as soon as possible since it was taking too long. I would NOT have tipped that much for our experience. Lesson learned. - Atmosphere: The booths have hard wooden backs, but cushioned seats (a bit worn, but not bad at all). The wood is warn down I think on purpose. It gives it that old-world feel they boast of. I felt like we were in Ireland or Scotland. There is a decent amount of old-world decor and the main of the inside is dark wood. It was overall comfortable in spite of the wooden backs. The music playing in the background was almost imperceptible. I could not hear it unless I really listened for it. Talking to my wife was not an issue and I appreciated that. The bathrooms were a tad small, but were okay. My wife mentioned the women’s room was a bit unclean, but I didn’t think the men’s room was bad. To call this place a “gastropub” (according to their Google Maps description) I think is a bit of a stretch. I think it is more of a pub with a slightly greater emphasis on the food than a pub. Maybe somewhere in the middle. I am guessing they have been around for almost 14 years (November 5, 2010 according to their Facebook page). Visited on a Friday night 7-8 PM. It was not terribly busy for a Friday and there were plenty of staff on hand from what I saw. Even a couple of the cooks came out for a few minutes.

Danielle Hoag

One of the best places to get pizza and they offer lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. The best roasted garlic I've ever had, too.

acker1ar

Great good and even better service. My wife has celiac and they went above and beyond to clean the area and avoid contamination at all costs. She said her sandwich was delicious and no allergic reaction after so their attention to detail paid off! Thank you to the staff and we will be getting another round of subs tonight!

Ames

Very good icecream. Great news--all flavors are gluten free, now! Sorry, no pic. Chocolate Brownie was delicious. They had Cookies and Cream, too. We've been customers since opening. Also new, Yuzu Shoju. I can't wait to try that sometime. Chocolate gourmet candies were so pretty.

Ana Guerrero

I ordered the classic vegan burger with vegan cheese on the vegan gluten free bun. While it's the best gluten free bun I've ever had, it would be a MUCH better burger with a regular bun! Personally, I'm not a fan of gluten free and would have really liked just a regular bun. The patty was good but could use more seasoning. The fries are excellent. Definitely get the fries with your burgers!!!

Gretel Van Lente

Exciting to have a grilled Reuben sandwich that was gluten-free!

Alison Cardillo

Best burger and fries I have had in years. I have a severe gluten allergy and they were very knowledgeable and accommodating. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer for the fries and really good gluten free buns. The smash burger and fries were delicious and . my kids and husband said their meals were too. The atmosphere and people were great as well.

Alice Dreger

Great food and drink and VERY careful with food issues including gluten. YUM!

Beverly Mapes

Love this place overall. On this particular visit, we had a little trouble with some of the food. The mahi-mahi was very dry and the shrimp was over crisp on one side. Still juicy inside though. They also prepared us a to-go item that was supposed to be gluten free but apparently flour was added to the sauce during prep, which is not the norm. They acknowledged this when they brought it to the table, but it was late and they didn't have time to make another batch. Instead they made up for that by pro bonoing the takeout dish as one of us could eat it. Some loud diners at a table next to us that seemed to want the attention of all the tables around them. Our waiter was above and beyond, making a positive difference in our overall experience.

Jeremiah Jackson

Friendly staff incredible food and celiac safe!

Shawn Patterson

One of the few places in town that caters to Celiacs like myself, with a very good gluten-free pizza.

Hannah Madaus

Added our name to a waitlist on a Saturday - we were 20th in line, but it seemed to move quickly. We ordered Smash Burgers and Build Your Own Breakfast. Burgers were great and the breakfast was cooked to order, they have a handful of gluten free and vegetarian options too. Everyone was pleased with the food and we got a big chocolate chip cookie to go from the bakery. The service was friendly, but absent. When we were seated, we waited 15 min before anyone greeted us or took our drink orders. I assumed they had forgotten about our table and that feeling continued throughout the meal. Overall we had a nice brunch, seems like a good restaurant for families, friends, and couples.

Danette Gibson

I enjoyed everything about this place. The options for tacos was beyond expectation. The host was very hospitable. I love the menu set up, you fill out your order at your table. Everything is marked if it is gluten or dairy free. Service was great. Price was very reasonable. Food was excellent. My peach margaritas was just the way I like it...tart 😊 They also have a pet friendly deck you can enjoy with your furry friend.

Kimberly Neer

This was our first time at Morning Belle and it didn’t disappoint! Our waitress, Kenzie, made great suggestions for us to try as well as accommodating me at a table that would be more comfortable for me to sit in. She was attentive to our needs and was patient with our questions. Her food suggestions were spot on! Everything came out hot and delicious. The cinnamon roll was the perfect first starter and could easily be shared. I love that they had Gluten Free bread that tasted like regular bread and my omelet, The Hummingbird, was light, delicious and plated beautifully. We will be back again for this morning treat. Thank you Kenzie!

A K

Great pizza if you are looking for Detroit style! They also offer traditional & gluten free.

Susan E

With four of us, we shared two cheese fondues, two entrees and one chocolate. That was more than enough, and we all left very full. They were very good about keeping the gluten free dippers separate from the things with gluten, which was great for my daughter with celiac. The waiter was friendly and attentive. Leave a couple of hours for three courses - we weren't eating particularly slowly and we were there over two hours.

Lisette

Visiting out of state and Hope G was a great server! Nice kind and answered all my questions regarding dietary restrictions. Most places say idk and she went out of her way to get my questions answered. It’s hard for me to eat to other places but this definitely hit the spot! Most gluten free toast are really thin and over price but the toast was nice and thick not too costly either. It’s hard for gluten free toast to be toasted but this toast was good. Some places don’t even toast the bread which I find not appealing since the bread is soft and turns to mush. The potatoes are a bit over seasoned but I rather have it over seasoned than taste like nothing. The portions are a bit small but if you get an avocado toast with two eggs and the potatoes it doesn’t over fill you. I hope they offer turkey bacon in the future :) Thanks for the service! Made my day :)

Mike Wagner

The food is excellent. We got the platter for 4, and no one left hungry. The spiced tea is sooooo good. I believe that everything is gluten free.

Jeff Myrom

If you enjoy variety and top-notch cuisine from around the world, this place is for you. We had a blast with dishes running from tacos, to kabobs, to poke bowls, to burgers and mushroom burgers. The flavors were excellent. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available too. Enjoy!

Kat Ghersi

A very cute Italian interior, great service, great prices, and they had gluten free options- I had a GF roll (although they only brought a roll out and didn't give me the oil and seasoning like my husband got for his bread. Luckily I'm not So sensitive that it mattered, but it might matter to other people. I'm sure he would have brought it if I asked) I had the wine sampler, so two similar 3 oz pours and then a 6 oz of the one I liked. Great option for someone looking to meet new wines. And I had the GF Penne Alfredo (made from corn) and added chicken. I added salt and pepper to mine but it was very good either way. We also had the creme brulee for dessert. They used some thick sugar (sugar in the raw maybe) and didn't melt it til it was smooth, which is odd for creme brulee, the top should be solid but this one was still individual sugar crystals almost melted, which means whoever was in charge of doing the brulee was impatient or maybe short on time. I think I'd rather have waited a bit longer for the dessert and had that done rather than have a sandy textured sugar on a dessert. I'd still recommend this place if you like Italian and need gluten free options especially. The menus were very cool too (lil tablets with a menu of options, and you can click on the names of food for details and a picture and a pairing recommendation) The price was also very reasonable.

Amy Smith

Great GR sushi spot! Sushi was awesome! Lots of choices with gluten free options. Service was spot on.

Michael Pugh

Food is outta sight. Service was top notch. We ate here two mornings in a row. Would have gone there again if we stayed another day. My daughter is vegan and gluten free, and this was the best two meals she’s had in long time. She was giddy with the menu and the food, as we all were. It was fun watching her choose what she wanted and then devour it, knowing it was prepared with care. Two thumbs up.

Isabella Perez (Bella)

We really enjoyed this spot. The ambiance and service were great. Love how you can get a waffle any time of the day, especially a gluten free waffle! My favorite out of the love me tender, ol’ blue eyes, and hashtag (all were ordered gf) was the love me tender. If you are a peanut butter lover like me you have to get this one!

Justin P

Generally go here due to multiple individuals in my family that are gluten and dairy free. Every pizza I've had has the crust overdone, and the center is not done. The toppings are also limited and a disappointment. The last time I was here the crust actually damaged a tooth.

Aaron Muller

Good food, lots of GF options. Was able to eat safely thanks to the staff actually caring about allergies. Celiac says thank you. Keep it up!

Greg Preston

Gluten-free pizza is amazing!!