Top 35 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Downtown Kansas City

Katherine Garrison

Great menu, great atmosphere. Was fast and delicious. Vegan and Gluten Free options available.

Clark Hugo

Great gluten free option

Michelle Wiecek

Stopped here on cross country road trip to experience true Kansas City BBQ. Ordered The Taste of Kansas City platter to share. We subbed the 1/2 chicken with a chicken breast because 2 of us are gluten free and their half chicken is NOT gluten free. Fries are not GF and our waiter said none of the chicken is GF including the wings. I asked if the wings can come plain and he said no. The coleslaw is amazing and our favorite. Well chopped, not sour/bitter. More like sweet with celery seed. Family liked the brisket the best. Honey glazed Baby Back Ribs and pulled pork were good. Slightly dry. Had beans and coleslaw sides. The beans were good too. Two of our family is no gluten free. One had kids chicken fingers and fries - all good. They share onion rings. Are 4 between the two of them. They were high quality, thick cut and enjoyed An overall good stop.

Jordan Starkweather

Partner and I have been coming here for ages, and we don’t even live in KC. It is always a must for us. Great service, great atmosphere, great gluten free options, and excellent food. Often a bit of a wait, but never long. I do miss the calmer vibe of the older days before counter ordering, but I can’t argue with the speed. These folks have it figured out.

Cassie Marie

The BEST gluten free bun and burger I have ever had. Sweet potato fries and tater tots are amazing too.

Christine Hopkinson

We had amazing service / made sure that our food was gluten-free and just super kind and actually delicious gluten-free pizza and salad.

M S-C (MS)

I had always wanted to try this place. I was beyond disappointed. The sushi had brown rice which I don’t like. I saw other people’s food and they had white so it would have been nice to know I had a choice since ALL rice is gluten free. I asked for gluten-free soy sauce and was assured it was but then had a reaction later so it obviously wasn’t. None of the workers were friendly nor welcoming. What truly turned my stomach was watching workers fill water glasses by literally pressing the water pitcher down on each glass where people drink thus spreading germs. I appreciate music and a good vibe but it was obnoxiously loud. Super HARD pass.

Morgan Rodgers

Kyle Hine

We were able to sit outside and if you are worrying about gluten allergy, this restaurant takes great care to keep the prep stations separate to keep from cross contamination.

Thomas D

Good amount of gluten-free options, including actually-good GF toast (still rare!), and a selection of desserts. The service and atmosphere were lovely. The prices were a bit steep for the type of food and drink offered, but ultimately, it was understandable given the location and likely overhead costs. My favorite food item was the mushroom-beet toast. Haven't had anything like it before, and I was pleasantly surprised!

Cassidy Drury

Yard House is an absolute gem, especially for gluten-free diners! I had their gluten-free burger with special sauce, and it was hands down the best gluten-free burger I’ve ever had. The patty was juicy, and the gluten-free bun was perfectly soft and held together well, which is rare! The special sauce added such a delicious touch, and everything about the meal was spot on. The atmosphere is lively and fun, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. If you’re looking for a great gluten-free meal, Yard House is definitely the place to go! Highly recommend!

Nina Jaramillo

The food here is absolutely amazing, and the service is wonderful as well! Everything is vegan, and there are a couple of menu items that can be made gluten free, or are already gluten free! It's a great place to go if you want comfort food like burgers or chicken fingers!

Kimberly Hanauer

I’m not a BBQ expert, but it was GREAT and all their meats and sauces are gluten free!! They also have WiFi, added bonus for the work traveler looking to work and eat!

DeAnn Shelby

The food was delicious! The happy hour sangria was yummy and a great deal! Our server and the manager were welcoming and our food was brought out in a reasonable time. The bread as an appetizer was also very tasty. The bathroom was clean (which says a lot for someone visiting a restaurant for the first time). I also appreciate the history of the restaurant being that it has been in Kansas City for almost five decades and enjoy reading about how the restaurant came about and has stayed in business. This also says a lot about the food and the service being they have stayed in business for so long. There are gluten free options which my mom appreciated. The salad was yummy and so was the ham and bean soup. I also really appreciated that the parking was free and there were plenty of spots. This is not always the case in a downtown area. Good portions as well. I'm looking forward to the leftovers for my lunch as I write this review.

Anna K

This is the *PLACE*. My coworker told me an Indian place had moved into Parlor since we had been last and I was SOLD. I had the yellow thrasher curry and it was perfection. Also if you're gluten or dairy free...so many options! It was nice to have a place that provided GF/DF options and was actually good. The owner came out and asked how everything was too-- excellent customer service.

Zack Becker

Had informed my waitress I was celiac and need everything gluten free. Ordered the BLT taco asking to make it gluten free, waitress didn’t inform me that it can’t be made gluten free. The taco came out and I was unaware it still had beer battered bacon on it. I took a bite and realized it wasn’t safe. I’m now dealing with the consequences of eating gluten as someone with Celiac. In addition, my family member had ordered something and requested no sauce. That request also wasn’t met, it came out with sauce.

Christy Lynn

My unit at work (about 30-40) met here for lunch before a company meeting. There is ample seating inside and outside. There are two floors with seating and food choices on each floor. There is a large variety in the types of foods. Some options are Mediterranean, Mexican, pizza, and burgers. There are also bars on both floors with many options. My coworkers seemed to be able to order their favorite drinks. I was very pleased that they could make me a mocktail with a blackberry syrup and tonic water. It was delicious! I looked at all the menus and there were several gluten free and dairy free options.

Kimberly Hanauer

Super cute coffee shop, great coffee, AND gluten free breakfast options! Frittatas and one muffin option.

Leslie May

What an amazing find! After reading Lisa See’s book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane last year, I’ve been wanting to taste Pu-erh tea. I was pleasantly surprised to find it at Shang’s Tea House in Kansas City!! I had a cup of the White Tea Pu-erh and it did not disappoint! I also had the unique experience of tasting a moon cake too, which was very good. (I got a gluten free one). The owner of the store was onsite and was very warm and welcoming!! If you’re visiting downtown Kansas City and want a unique experience, definitely visit this store located in the Crown Center plaza!!

Lydia England

Great atmosphere! Lots of natural light & cute plants. - Serves Messenger coffee. - Espresso machine: La Marzocco Linea Classic. - Food options: Bakery items (including gluten friendly options) and a full menu which looks ideal for brunch. - Pet friendly; there’s a dog park out front. - Seating: Efficient seating indoors; although the building is small the seating didn’t feel crowded. There’s lots of outdoor seating too.

Sherrie Ortiz

JUst discovered this location. Super good food, love all the gluten free options!!

Sarah Ramsey

Gluten Free options were ON POINT! The food and service is worth every penny.

Paige Guffey

Embarrassed to say we’ve lived in KC for 18 years and tonight was our first time in. It was perfection. Our service was excellent - the pace of the meal was great too, not too slow and not too rushed. The server was very knowledgeable about gluten allergies and they had a very accommodating menu. The steak tartare was delish and their oyster selection was fantastic (Black Magic for the win!!). We had our girls with us (15 and 5) and they were great with them too. We will absolutely be back. 👍🏻

Barbara Huguley

Edgar Graves

Jimmy Alex Tidmore

The food was good, but one of the line cooks laughed at me and walked away when i asked if they had vegan cheese (I’m lactose intolerant and celiac, and the website made it look like the team would be trained to handle that, but i guess not). The servers hardly made eye contact with us even though we were the only ones there, the cashier acted like we were the biggest inconvenience she’s ever had, and like i said i was literally mocked for asking for cheese that wouldn’t make me sick. Whoever is the night manager in this store needs to be either fired and replaced or put through remedial training asap. Then after they dropped off my pizza at the table, they put my partners pizza in the online order area and forgot about it until he went up there to ask- all while having literally no more than 1 other customer and maybe 2 door dashers over that 12 minutes. Yikes.

Jeanne Whitley

Great location. I wish we found it sooner. Love the atmosphere, had a fun shaded outdoor deck area, and an awesome beer and cocktail selection that are yummy. They even had a gluten free section. We will be back when in town.

Alyssa Mc

Aerelle Jones

I loved the food and the fact that they had gluten free bread.

V. Fohl

A convenient lunch during our museum visit. Trench stew was very filling. There were multiple sandwich and burger options as well as a homemade soup of the day. Staff helped me with gluten free options.

Betty Powell

Cassie J Allen

Had SUCH a phenomenal experience with Green Dirt on Oak! We went for dinner, and were very impressed with how lovely the upstairs dining room is. It’s quite large, but is arranged in such a way that it still feels intimate and inviting. The host and server both treated us wonderfully, and we were so impressed with the food. You can taste the difference of how fresh and local the food is. Their current menu is very produce-forward, and the flavor of the vegetables was as intense as their excellent cheeses. The asparagus dish is particularly swoon-worthy.) We also ordered the strip steak, which was cooked masterfully - a perfect med-rare, with the fat rendered beautifully. Some members of our party were also gluten-free, and we were very happy to see that they had multiple options on the menu that didn’t include any breads. We will definitely be back - we can’t wait to see how their offerings change seasonally. Thank you, Green Dirt team!

Pauline Butler

Had an amazing experience here last night. I have a gluten and dairy allergy and the manager and Cody the server went over the menu with me on what was safe to eat. Cody, she even took the time to write me out a list of things that had wheat in! Had the tortilla chips and dip first, with a blue corn tortilla with guacamole and ground beef for main dish. Washed it all down with two of their amazing margaritas - all for an amazing price! Shout out to the bar tender too! It was so busy, but man was he hustling!

KIMBERLY CONNELLY

Matthew is a wonderful server. My daughter has celiacs and I’m gluten-free. He helped us choose some great options including risotto primavera and the beet salad - absolutely delicious!

Brian Eddings

We had a great night listening to some good swing music and enjoying cocktails. The gluten free buns are actually good! My wife and I loved the truffle fries!