Top 22 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Lima

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.


Rapid Fired Pizza

2815 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45805, USA
Gluten-free options
LunchDinnerOpen LateItalianPizzaGrab & GoDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly
A lively spot with a tasty twist, featuring a variety of options that add fun to your meal experience.

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Reed
Reed
DELICIOUS pizza! White out pizza toppings were so good. The gluten free crust is great, very buttery. The pesto dipping sauce was excellent, very flavourful! Highly recommend.

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Padrone's Pizza West

3772 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH 45807, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchPizzaDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly
Awesome foot-long subs at great prices make this spot a must-visit for anyone in search of tasty and affordable options!

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Joetta Miller
Joetta Miller
I was impressed with the quality of the gluten free subs and it was only $10 for a foot long sub, not much more than the regular one which is nice considering gluten free options elsewhere are always so expensive. I definitely would stop here again!

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The Met

306 N Main St, Lima, OH 45801, USA
Gluten-free options
LunchDinnerDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant
Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with affordable, fancy drinks and standout crab dip and tacos that keep everyone coming back for more.

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Emily
Emily
No gluten free bun but a handful of other GF options. Crab dip and tacos were amazing. Drinks affordable and delicious and fancy!

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

1936 Roschman Ave, Lima, OH 45804, USA
Gluten Free IconAccommodating Gluten-Free
LunchDinnerItalianMediterraneanDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly

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kelly b
kelly b
This Olive Garden was great! Jonathan the manager was fabulous. He did a great job helping us and the food was incredible! Both diners gluten free and for Italian food doing pasta and sauces right without wheat can be a challenge. Everything food wise great! And service wise wonderful! Great job at this location, and we're from Columbus and have multiple locations near us.

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Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill

2625 W Market St, Lima, OH 45805, USA
Gluten-free options
LunchDinnerOpen LatePizzaTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurantDelivery
Great spot for tasty dishes, especially Chicago-style pizza; some hits and misses on other items, but definitely worth a visit.

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Greg Myers
Greg Myers
I’ve been to most of the Lima, Ohio locations. They are good, not great. That being said, they do have some awesome dishes. Their Chicago-style pizzas are about the best in the area. Likewise, because of recently getting diagnosed with a gluten allergy, their gluten free pizzas are the best I have ever had… a bit pricy but worth it. Steer clear of the nachos; they never seem to have enough topping and are very dry. So, it’s a good chain, with good food, and the owner is a super good guy who puts a lot back into any community he is associated with. Good enough for me to keep going back

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Skyline Chili

East Gate Shopping Center, 1990 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH 45804, USA
Gluten Free IconAccommodating Gluten-Free
LunchDinnerAmericanMediterraneanGrab & GoDeliveryKid FriendlyRestaurant

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Rhonda Chamberlain
Rhonda Chamberlain
The food is always good but if you have a food allergy like celiac disease and they list on their menu certain items are Gluten free this is not true. They cross contaminate when they put the sauce on the hot dogs and pasta by holding the food over the pot of sauce so the extra sauce runs off and back into the pot, same way with the cheese. I have seen this at this place. I have a child with celiac and want others to know so they don't get sick. It does state however on the Web site they can not guarantee it to be GF completely so if this is the case they should not have a GF on the menu.

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Wings and Rings

1939 Roschman Ave, Lima, OH 45804, USA
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AmericanDinnerOpen Late NightLunchDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBarRestaurant
A beloved spot for game day shindigs and cozy family meals, famous for tasty drinks and having the best-priced wings around.

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Sherrie Shaver
Sherrie Shaver
Good food, lots of gluten-free choices. Husband had the blueberry lemonade and it was yummy

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Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill

2755 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH 45804, USA
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LunchDinnerOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant
Vibrant vibes and a wide selection of drinks create an exciting spot where delicious meals and great service never disappoint!

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Vickie none ya
Vickie none ya
well I have to say. best gluten free pizza by far we also. order. drinks. Long island drink best in lima hands down food is. dam good. !! it's over. a 5 star place to eat

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IHOP

3289 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45805, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly
Despite some service hiccups, this spot is a long-time family favorite, with locations in both Florida and Ohio.

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Kathy Taylor
Kathy Taylor
Our server was awesome! My biggest issue is that there is no gluten-free breakfast bread.

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The Hollander On Main

140 N Main St, Lima, OH 45801, USA
Gluten-free options
DinnerAmericanCocktailsDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant

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Jennifer Kindle
Jennifer Kindle
My kids and I love this place. They have gluten free and dairy free options so all of us can enjoy the deliciousness

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Thai Jasmine

215 S Pine St, Lima, OH 45804, USA
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LunchDinnerDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly
Delicious, flavorful curries shine here, offering a fantastic dining experience filled with unique Thai flair and tasty options.

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Road Warrior Investors
Road Warrior Investors
Fantastic dinner at Thai Jasmine in Lima Ohio! I have the gluten allergy and our server did fantastic! She steered me away from the Pad Thai as they cook it in a soy sauce based sauce. Instead she suggested one of their curries - I had the yellow chicken curry and it was both GF (gluten free) and DF (dairy free). It was amazing! Wonderful flavors and taste! Road Warrior Investors approved!

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LuLu's Diner

1321 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45804, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchAmericanDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyRestaurant
With multiple locations, the one by Indian Lake stands out for its all-day hours and vibrant nighttime bar scene, making it a top pick.

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Greg Myers
Greg Myers
It’s sort the of unfair to say “rate Lulu’s.” There are 5 locations, 4 in Allen county and 1 in Logan county. The one in Logan county is at Indian Lake and is the only one that is open all day, it becomes a bar at night; the rest close at 2pm. Let’s start by saying they are all really good. They have a decent breakfast/lunch menu that will satisfy any age. There is plenty for those on Adkins or gluten-free. Meals are primarily $5-$15 and are filling. Again, rating them as a whole would be unfair because of staffing, parking, cleanliness, but I have been to them all and can easily rate them from 1-5, 1 being the best. So… 1. Lulu’s at the Lake, best for staff, room, and parking 2. Lulu’s Wapakoneta, cleanest, nicest layout, most modern, and good parking 3. Lulu’s Bluffton, best food, good layout and great service 4. Lulu’s Bellfountaine Ave, good with a couple of great waitresses but when that are off, it’s average. Parking is good but can be tough to get there n and out of 5. Lulu’s Sencerville Rd (the original) It’s tight and parking is the same, especially if it’s full. It’s up and down but is by far the lowest rated of the 5. Mind you overall, I gave Lulu’s 5-stars as a while. So, there it is. If you stayed to the end, you got it all

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