Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Lincoln

Lynn Sweet

Menu has GF options and Turley have GF burger buns

Tonya Bowen

We drove an hour to come here and it was so worth it. We are from South Carolina and had a Southern waiter, Conner. He was awesome!!! Please let him know he made our experience so much better with the sweet tea. We've been on the west coast since January and have really missed sweet tea while eating out. It hit the right spot! Thrilled we found a MM finally. Two of us are gluten free and love their gf pizza and know that it is safe for us to eat. Several hours later and I am feeling fine. No contamination. Conner said he'd make sure they knew it was for an allergy (celiac actually). He was tentative, friendly (we miss southern hospitality too so thank you for that!), understanding and quick with our order. The host was also friendly and quickly got us a booth for our party of 5. Pizza and gluten free brownies were delicious. We all left very satisfied with our service and have put this mellow mushroom (we've been to several) as one of our faves!

Michele Wind

Being new to Nebraska, we are finding our new favorites for everything, and Honest Abe's is top of our list! We require gluten-free and budget friendly, and they fit the bill. We have used take out and delivery. Very cheerful employees. I originally emailed about gluten-free options and received a pleasant and helpful response immediately! I can't say enough about them. We really enjoy the curry sauce.

Samantha Vache

Everything was fast, and the food was amazing! They have really good gluten free options as well!

chris cox

Awesome food with lots of gluten free options!

Erik Billings

I have really loved blaze and was one of the only gluten free pizzas I could safely eat however last time I went I got gluten exposure unfortunately won't be going again anytime soon.

Sydney LaFreniere

I have Celiac disease, and I am also allergic to dairy and nuts. Our server was SO great and ensured that everything that was brought out was safe for me to eat. He went above and beyond communicating with the kitchen, and he was so sweet about it.

Shelby Bruss

Gluten free options were amazing, we will DEFINITELY be coming back.

Alexandra Goodman

Finally a place with delicious dairy and gluten free ice cream choices! That chocolate peanut butter is so good people without a dairy allergy love it! I hope they never stop making allergy friendly choices!

Danielle Kort

Rich and creamy milk-based ice cream with dairy free and gluten free options. They even have a gluten free sugar cone. Specialty flavors are fun and creative. The almond brittle with salted ganache was out of this world - the chocolate chunk sizes are generous and plentiful. Service is very helpful and friendly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. An instant new favorite when visiting Lincoln.

Emy Moore

Great food with clear gluten free marks on the menu

Julia Burke

Cute lil' Cafe with friendly smiles and service. Kept the refill coming on the coffee. Gluten-free menu - yay!

Annette England

Went in for karaoke on Saturday night and had a couple gluten free pizzas

James Travis

Excellent Gluten-free burgers. Unique tastes. All the sides were gluten free also. Thankyou!

Kaylee Halfhill

Really great sauce, had gluten free pizza too!

Julia Rei

The food was really good! Thanks for offering a gluten free menu! We had ribs and a grilled chicken which was absolutely perfectly grilled.

Kole Pederson

Honest Abe’s Downtown is hands down one of the best burger spots in Lincoln. Their rotating burger specials are what keep me coming back—they’re always creative, always delicious, and sometimes a little outside the box in the best way possible. One of the biggest surprises for me? Peanut butter on a burger. I had never even considered it before, but after trying one of their specials that featured peanut butter, I was completely hooked. It added this amazing creamy texture and a slight sweetness that balanced perfectly with the savory beef and toppings. Now, I put peanut butter on every burger I make at home—it’s that good. On top of their incredible burgers, Honest Abe’s is also super accommodating. They offer vegan burger options and gluten-free buns, so everyone can enjoy an awesome meal here. Whether you’re adventurous with flavors or need something customized, they’ve got you covered. If you love burgers and want to try something different (and life-changing), this is the place to go!

Emily Nolte

Very Celiac friendly! Thank you!!!

Jonathan Clark

Great place to have a family dinner. The best part is they have a separate Gluten Free menu. It was nice to be able to choose things I knew were good options for me and my son.

K W

Terrible restaurant. We ate at a similar place in KC many years ago and loved the big salad bar, so we were excited to try the salad bar here. The website makes it sound like its got lots of gluten free options, but the reality of the experience was much different. Food looked like it had been out forever, nothing tasted fresh, most of it was flavorless or terrible tasting. The salad bar itself was small with minimal selections. We instantly regretted our decision to eat here. Barely anyone else in the restaurant and even while we didn't get the meat, the meat looked overcooked and you hardly saw them bringing anything out. Highly recommend to avoid.

Daniel S

Honestly speaking! AMAZING!!! foods so tasty and all gluten free tastes so good, natural and fresh! Must try the crispy rice, Especially the person running the place is so kind and generous, explains everything and even allows you to taste everything..

LeiChelle MacDonald

Went back after 8 years, wish I just stayed away. Used to be my favorite restaurant. They have let me down. Zero gluten free options that are also meatless, other than their house salad. And my house salad was clearly last nights salad kept in the fridge…it was completely wilted and limp with a Parmesan crisp that had nothing crisp about it. Had to cut, fold and pull apart the fridge cold crisp, that should break when tapped with your fork edge. Sides did not come with our sandwiches , I had the Jamaican jerk wrap with a side salad (it came with no side) and the side salad was not even substituted as a side for gluten free people when their meal came with a side. Would have chosen a different meal, if the rest of my party could have had a real dinner. Unfortunately, a waste of time. Because of their lack of creativity in their food and lack of respect for people with sensitivities, I will not be going back (even though I can eat gluten) because it was that bad.

James Frazier

I want to start off and say that the service was great! Everyone was very nice and friendly and even answered some questions I had with smiles and positive attitudes. My issue was pretty much everything else. The food was worse than mediocre. I got a gluten free pepperoni pizza and a regular pizza from the Buffett. Both kinds of pizzas just didn’t taste good to me. I tried some other things but nothing was very appetizing. The buffet pizzas were soggy in the crust and flavors were less than optimal. I’m not sure if I just didn’t like the pizza at this specific pizza ranch franchise (because I’ve really liked other pizza ranch’s I’ve been to) but something seemed definitely off. The smell of the place was also rather disgusting. It smelled like I was in a McDonald’s play area the entire time. Maybe the smell was one of the reasons the food was so unappetizing to eat. For the service, this pizza ranch was wonderful. But, since this is a restaurant and the food was not good and the atmosphere was rather disgusting, I cannot recommend this specific pizza ranch. The pizza ranch in Hutchinson has very good food and great service!

lamaman327

gluten free food that tastes amazing!

Paula Schlotterbeck

Great gluten-free meal!

Alexis (Alexis)

Andrew served us! Andrew is very polite, and gave us some good recommendations upon inquiry. We ended up choosing two items that were mentioned. I had the Scallop and Pork Belly Carbonara. It was a good portion size with delightfully buttery scallops and deliciously tender pork belly. I loved the creamy egg yolk sauce! The lemons garnishing the plate added a nice zest. I also got to try the Honey Soy Glazed Chicken. We don't have any gluten intolerance, but that dish happens to be gluten free and I can vouch for it being a great choice! I particularly enjoy how this dish is out together visually. It's beautiful, and I love the glaze on the chicken. We finished our meal by sharing a slice of Chocolate Dobos Torte, and I don't remember if we were told what sauce was glazed onto the cake but it was a pleasant way to finish our evening. As we ate, I looked over to the bar area, and the staff were smiling and laughing together during a brief moment. While this was only a glimpse, I sincerely hope the staff enjoy working here as much as it seemed they do. I always make sure to leave a good tip, but I hope you're all getting paid well because it seems like you're doing fantastic. Be proud of your work! Thank you, Andrew. :)

Lex Jonae

Excellent food and wonderful customer service. Vegan and gluten free options. They have something for everyone. My family orders the combination platter which has a serving of each item on the menu.

Molly Mayhew

First time checking this place out - was super good! They are plenty of gluten-free options (corn shells in place of wheat). I had chicken quesadillas and some kind of a birria tacos. The additional sauces were really good. You get chips and sauce as an appetizer automatically. Service was really great, options for indoor and outdoor seating, alcoholic drinks if you choose, and the place was nice and clean. It's a little weird to find the door to get in, but pretty good parking. My friend and I averaged $43 for each of our meals plus a split appetizer, but we were also starved and got more food than a sane person.

Misty Shaw

Giles was absolutely the best waiter we've had in a long time, anywhere! Service was GREAT! Numerous beers available on tap is a plus.... then our food came and no one at my table was disappointed!! Even the Gluten Free buns were on point! The jalapeño raspberry jelly was literally like no other! And the queso was so delicious!! Next time we're in Lincoln we will definitely be back!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nicholas DeBord

Home style food and great pie. Gluten free pie!

Staci Bronn

Great gluten free Rueben sandwich and wild rice. Loved aperol spritzer.

Sara Fulton

I was super happy to see they had gluten free bread, which tasted great and didn’t fall apart. They were extremely accommodating without having to ask, which is always nice!

The Fitzgeralds

They have many gluten free options listed on their robust menu. Food is good, staff is great. However if you are gluten sensitive or intolerant be mindful that margaritas are not going to be for you. I wasn't aware that margaritas could possobly contain gluten, a rookie GF person mistake.

Andrew

tried it for the first time and it was absolutely incredible. They were very knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and easily told me all of their gluten free options. it cannot be overstated how insanely good it was. I got their chicken parm Hands down the best gluten free meal I've gotten from a restaurant in lincoln. I will be back soon for more potato soup and to work my way through the rest of the menu!

Jessica Hohman

First visit, but won't be our last. I ordered the gluten-friendly pancakes and they did not disappoint. 3 plate sized pancakes! My dad, who does NOT like grits, kept complimenting the shrimp & grits plate. Good portions, friendly staff, & clean. Definitely recommend!

Barry Holbrook

Love this place! Fantastic food with gluten free options. They take great care in the GF prep. Edit: Sadly HuHot has apparently changed their sauces. My wife is GF and we would go out of our way to eat here. Now there are only maybe 4 GF sauces. We just made our very LAST stop at a Hu Hot Poor business decision...

Sue Bruss

My food was great. I only had a small issue with my granddaughter. She is very young and gets sick as she has celiac. Lunch was fine, as she had a GF bun. Couldn't get fries due to cross contamination, so she had steamed broccoli. All was good until she went up for her free ice cream. They had a snickers ice cream. She asked if it was gluten free, they said yes. It's not a good thing she knows that real snickers aren't GF (she thought it would have been a deconstructed snickers). Anyway, she didn't eat it, they replaced it with vanilla. Thanks for the adjustment, but please, be careful.

Lexi Howell

Their staff was excellent! Super knowledgeable, I got a Christmas cookie latte that was delicious. Would definitely recommend for celiacs looking to get a fun coffee!

Ethan Owens-Macedo

We let the server and the cook know we needed gluten free meals. The grill was cleaned before our food placed on, but then the same utensils were used for our food and everyone else's. The worse part is the chef used the same tools for pork, seafood, and beef all at different stages of cooking without cleaning at all. This is a huge health hazard not just for those with allergen needs. We immediately asked for the check when we sat down and saw the shrimp wasn't even fully cooked. We were charged full price for two buffets without eating a bite and leaving immediately after seeing the health and safety violations.

Lennae Seevers

Great place to get a gluten free pizza.

Debi Chauvin

Ordered gluten free and the sandwich maker changed his gloves and wiped down the counter! Great service😊

Tyler Smith

Very good & celiac friendly

Dorothy Booraem

Went to Naughty Buddha Burger on a friend's rec and it was absolutely worth it. Friendly and helpful cook and cashier. Great space with local art decor. Plenty of parking. Food was excellent. If you are down for vegetarian, vegan or gluten free, it's here. The menu is pretty deep and and the watermelon seasonal salad is outstanding. Food can take a while to come out, so don't go in a hurry.

Jason Healy

I really enjoy the atmosphere when I am at Culver's. Comfortable and clean. I really enjoy the gluten free options they offer. Thank you!🙂

Amanda Heath

Love McAllister's! I love that they have gluten free options!

Ophelia Weaver

I called ahead and also talked to the guy at the counter to make sure they had gluten free ice cream options and cones since I have celiac disease. All the allergies were marked with a G for gluten or N for nuts on the menu, so it should have been easy to avoid gluten. But I tried a sample of the bruiseberry and then asked for it on for gluten free cone, and the guy at the counter said there actually is gluten in it, it's just not marked for some reason. So he just said oops and marked it with a G and I had to run to the bathroom and deal with it.

Shannon G

Picked up food to go on our way out of Lincoln and it did not disappoint. We came here because we wanted something safe for my wife who has Celiac disease and something that actually tasted good too. Well check and check! So many options for people who need gf food and even the chips and other fried things are safe! I got the Manadero burrito and a tamale and they were both delicious. She got the enchiladas mi Tierra and she really liked it, it’s nice to have another option than red or green sauce or mole. The rice and beans were really authentic and delicious, and the staff who helped us were extremely nice and helpful. Inside the restaurant was super cool looking and if we didn’t have the dogs in the car we would’ve loved to sit inside. We’ll definitely be returning!

Antonia Mendez

Place was a little hard to find but totally worth it! Anytime school activities take kid/teachers to Lincoln for an event, a box of Hurts Doughnuts comes back! Our first time here and the 2 girls working were welcoming and upbeat! More than happy to help us and were patient even with a growing line behind us. We came on a lucky day that they had gluten-free donuts, yay! So we got my daughter a box of gluten-free donuts and then a big box for the rest of us. We tried a few right when we got back to the hotel, and they are worth the hype! Soft, fluffy, full for flavor, and 😋 sweet! Open 24hours too!! Insane! Definitely stopping here when we come to Lincoln!

Rachel Rothchild

Nice breakfast place. Gluten free options.

Annette England

It is nice to have gluten free options.