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

Chris McCracken

My kids took me to Hat Creek in Richardson today for Father's Day. It was amazing! I loved everything about it, especially the seasoned hamburger patties and the fries. Service was excellent and the restaurant was very clean and inviting. My daughter was just diagnosed with celiac so her options for eating out has become quite limited. All the sides are gluten free, and delicious. The seasoned fries are next level! Their ability to provide such amazing food while accommodating special dietary needs is remarkable. We will definately be back. Thank you, Hat Creek!

Billy Wyrick

Delicious gluten free options

jason smith

Ordered a gluten free pizza, they gave me a regular crust. Glad it wasn’t a severe allergy issue. They also disregarded specifics in the order all together including dressing, removing items from salad, and forgot a salad in the order all together. They did remake the pizza, and offered a refund, which was kind, however, the manager was the one to take the order so there needs to be more training.

Danni Stewart

Amairani was absolutely fantastic! Her customer service was exceptional! When I expressed to her about my gluten-free allergy, she went way and beyond to make sure I wouldn’t get sick. She had great knowledge about the restaurant! I really appreciate the fact that she went way and beyond in her job for us! Because of her, we will be coming back more often! 💕

Julie Gray

Good Italian food. Husband loves the Stromboli. They have good gluten-free options.

Kate

This place has incredible food and the service was fast and friendly. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options.

Daren Carter III

Pretty cool place! You order on an iPad and then someone brings you your food. They have craft soda and also alcohol. And if you aren’t hungry enough for a full sandwich you can get a slider. You can also get nuggets, tenders, salads, tots, and fries. They even have gluten free fries, nuggets and buns. And the loaded fries with queso are really tasty! Give it a try before a movie at the Alamo Richardson.

Melinda Dague

I ordered the Gluten Free Chillerno Burger with Skinny Fries. I made my own Arnold Palmer drink with their lemonade and iced tea. The burger was delicious and the gf bun used was the best I have ever had. The burger was cooked exactly as I requested. It was flavorful and professionally plated. The prices were reasonable and the quality of the food cannot be beat. I highly recommend this location for people with gf issues or not.

Riley Robertson

I put in my order and said gluten free, they put fried onions on it. But I caught it before I ate it. I took it up to Tony at the front and he went into the kitchen and made sure they remade it right. He then proceed to bring it to me himself. Immaculate customer service.

Susan Johnson

This place is amazing! Every item on the buffet is absolute perfection. The display of foods consistently looks fresh and clean as if just offered for you! All items are clearly labeled if vegan or gluten free. Everything is so fresh and delicious. This is arguably the best middle eastern restaurant in DFW. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Don’t miss the dessert case on the way out…the baklava is legendary 🥰 My only complaint here is the beautiful floor is SOOOO slick that its dangerous. Scary to carry a tray from the buffet to table while navigating a hazardous floor!

Nathan Martinez

I was expecting a counter service cafe style restaurant but it is instead filled with service with a host stand and waiters. The food is delicious! Lots of vegan and vegetarian, and gluten free options clearly marked on the menu!

NV W

Very happy to find a gluten free / dairy free pho place in Richardson! Their broth is to tasteful and their beef and chicken meats go very well with the pho broth ! The egg rolls are not gluten free, however they do taste good according to my friends who had it. They give you a decent amount of pho and it always tastes fresh. Customer service is great , fast , & accommodating.

calvin jeffrey (calvjn)

El Pollo Loco offers some of the tastiest grilled chicken I have ever had! Their chicken is always juicy and cooked perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning. The sides are also impressive. They feature fresh and crisp vegetables that perfectly complement the chicken. The restaurant's ambiance is bright and welcoming, with friendly staff who always ensure that you feel welcome like Angie. Moreover, El Pollo Loco offers a wide variety of options, including gluten-free and vegetarian options, making it a perfect place to visit for almost everyone. Overall, I would highly recommend El Pollo Loco to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Charlie T

***GLUTEN FREE BUNS AVAILABLE*** Burger was incredible. I got the Olive Cheeseburger. And Lenny is top notch, super professional, very helpful, and very friendly.

Ellen Hutcheson

Gluten free options. The rice is NOT gluten free, it has pasta in it, which is sad because I love their rice. The food is delicious and they have veggies to substitute for the rice.

Esther Luna

If you haven't been here in a few years, you need to go. They have really upped their game. The quality of the food is excellent. Special points for not charging extra for gluten free toast!

Lisa Daugherty

Went out of their way to accommodate my gluten allergy, thank you for the vmbest dinner and service

Terri Tomlinson

Every pizza I have tried has been good. I especially appreciate the gluten free crust which is crispy and light. The staff is nice, prices are reasonable and the ingredients are good quality. The Forager is my fav! Highly recommend.

Kathy Clark

We discovered this restaurant in early May, 2025. We went because of the gluten-free substitutions. We went twice in one week. The first gentleman that waited on us was amazing. We ordered one gluten-free pizza and one regular pizza. They were both very delicious. The chopped salad was amazing and to my surprise, the pistachio cake was phenomenal!! Very light and tasty. My manager got the dark chocolate and espresso dessert and at first she was skeptical about the dark chocolate ice cream/gelato but after that she's convinced it should never be served with vanilla. The second time I went with my step-daughter after a golf lesson. We got pizzas, the Fritto Misto (the best I've ever had!), and the copped salad. But the female waiter said she really couldn't have us order the pistachio cake and take it with us. We were too full to eat it there. That was a huge disappointment. I get it that it's better fresh, but it would have tasted the same even if it had fallen. Overall, I will definitely go again when I'm in town.

Shelley Biemans

Such nice variety! I love their seasonal options in addition to their Haystack house specialties. They even have gluten free buns!

Alyssa Roberts

Server was rude and acted like I was crazy for asking about certain items on the menu being gluten free. Corn tortillas had wheat flour in them apparently. Both manager and server seemed to know absolutely nothing about the allergens in their food. The manager himself actually had to look at their own online menu to even give me examples of what I could get, which was essentially just bread/toast/sandwiches. Cross contamination was also a huge issue, never specified any gluten free prep area in the kitchen and other than the bread I was refused any accommodations. Never coming back, staff seems incompetent and the range of gluten free items isn’t nearly big enough.

Violet Ravotti

Love the clearly labeled gluten free+vegan options here! I enjoyed the Thai basil entree with tofu! So yummy 🥰 The spicy thai peppers here are very spicy 🥵 Wow! So good though! Also loved the Thai tea! Will definitely be back! Gan was super helpful and friendly!

HealWith Divine

A wonderful vegan restaurant that serves food that is good for your health and wellbeing. There are some items that is not body safe. Majority of the menu is top notch in the quality of products you can consume. The customer service is super amazing. Everyone is very attentive. The energy is amazing in this place. They attract beautiful souls to this place. It’s magical. My favorite is the chicken pesto lasagna it’s packed with flavor. The fried cauliflower is fried to perfection literally the best cauliflower I have had to date. The gluten free chocolate cake blew my mind it was so delicious. It’s a challenge to find people who can make delicious healthy vegan deserts. I’m a huge fan of lions mane and the dish lacked flavor it needed more seasoning. It was cooked tender and juicy. I love that. Also the basil oil sauce was good when I dipped the palato in it. That lacked flavor as well. It was cooked perfectly though. The macaroni was cooked well it just lacked a lot of flavor. It’s very light and for those who follow me knows I love a lot of flavor. I enjoy my whole body vibrating when I eat. It lets me know my soul is happy. The orange blossom mocktail was very good as well. Highly recommend you try this restaurant. You will find items you enjoy! Quality of food : 9 Authenticity of food (natural organic non toxic) 8 Taste and essence : 9 Presentation & Service : 10 Hospitality & Environment : 10 Price-value : 10 Cleanliness :10 Divine’s Final Rating : 9/10

Tom Fuston

Great quality food lots of flavor with a variety of different types of tacos. Comparable to Torchys but better imo due to the menu selection. Gluten sensitivity menu too

Kineret Yardena

My partner and I love the food here! We usually order the masala dosa, pakora, samosa, and several of the curries. Everything tastes delicious and home-cooked with love. Today I tried the lunch buffet for the first time- absolutely delicious! They have various chicken dishes as well. Highly recommended! Our favorite Indian place in Dallas. They are sensitive to vegan and gluten-free diets as well.

Sonia Galceran

This is the one Italian eatery that our whole family can eat at. Their gluten free, and cauliflower pizza are delicious! For those of us that can eat regular pizza it is definitely delicious.

Juliane Plank

I like this place because the sandwiches are excellent and they have gluten free bread.

Alana Krafsur

Had the most amazing experience here! I’m gluten free and without hesitation, I was accommodated. The food was incredible and I loved the holiday tea. Being gluten free can oftentimes feel isolating when restaurants don’t have many options, but this place made me feel so included and cared for. Will be back!

Betty Fernandez

MR

Waited in line for almost 30 minutes just to be told no gluten free bread. They usually always have it here. Please put a sign up so you don’t waste customers time.

Adam T

The staff was very friendly. They have an outdoor patio for cool evenings. My food was good. They have homemade cocktails and whiskey flights at the bar. There were gluten free options on the menu.

Derek L. Smith

I like that my gluten- and dairy-intolerant daughter can eat a filling meal there. I unsatisfactorily chose carnitas in my burrito this time, so I will resume my tradition of selecting grilled chicken in the future. I am salivating now....

Lauren Eastman

They have a buffet so there was no service involved. They have everything labeled of the contents whether that be gluten free, nut free, or dairy free which is nice. $21.99 per person which is awesome especially for unlimited food.

Lorena

You can't go wrong with any Alamo Drafthouse, anywhere. Superb service, great menu (Vegan and gluten free options), and the pre-movie entertainment is like no other.

Swank Yankee

Celiac here! Their pizza is really good and there are so many options! We are gluten and dairy free and can get a GF crust with vegan cheese and they take it seriously - we've never gotten sick. There are also options for a cauliflower crust and a keto crust in addition to a regular crust. There is also an option to choose a crispy crust if you don't like to fold your pizza slices. They box up 11" pies with names which is awesome for multiple people ordering different pizzas. Their roasted garlic topping is no joke - actual whole roasted cloves and lots of them. We love Blaze! Highly recommended!

ICE SENTINEL

The staff are very friendly, respectful, and professional. It also has a very clean and inviting atmosphere. Glad that they have gluten free options. 😀

Janay McDonald Wilborn

I don’t actually want to tell you how great this spot is because I want to keep it all to myself. But that’s not fair to you! Amazing service, excellent coffee, delicious treats including gluten free options. Go now!

Kristin Edstrom

Food was good and service was fantastic. We sat at the bar and it was very comfortable. The inside is intimate but didn’t get as loud as I would have expected. The patio is fabulous and I can’t wait to go back when the weather is better. My friend has a gluten allergy and I was super impressed by how the bartenders took care of us. We had apps at the bar, but then I got 2 meals to go. When my to go order was brought out, the 2nd bartender said she noticed on our ticket that there was a gluten allergy and she wanted to make sure we knew the to go meals were not gluten free. I appreciated her attention to detail and concern for our health. P.S. Order the deviled eggs!

Julie Gray

Wonderful brunch place. Also had gluten free options. Huge options on the brunch items. Great service.

Derek Sutt

Love this place! Good gluten free options, and everything consistently tastes awesome!

Tom Parsoneault

Got the combo gluten free. Very good pizza. A bit on the pricey side unless you use a coupon. We usually get the combo, and it has always been good. They weigh and measure ingredients, so each location makes a similar product.

Todd Paquette

Took the family to Shady's tonight. Not the first time and not the last time, but possibly the first time that I have reviewed the experience...and tonight I am compelled because of our server (more on that later). This is a good review. Our most recent visit was on a Monday night at about 6pm. As expected, the restaurant was fairly busy, but not so much so that we couldn't just walk in and grab an outdoor shaded table with views of the Olympics and MLB on TV. The atmosphere was just as you would expect...welcoming and warm and clean. The drinks, starters, and burgers were as dependable and tasty as usual. The big deal tonight was our server. First of all, he was about 7 feet in height. We very quickly moved past that because he was right on top of server duties. To be quick - he brought us waters, took our drink order, came back and took care of starters and dinner orders. He was extra attentive without being weird or intrusive. Totally great in accommodating a couple of special orderings on our part. However, the icing on the cake, was that late in the meal, we ordered an extra meal for my Celiac daughter who was joining toward the end of our dinner experience. We ordered a burger on a gluten free bun and fries...he was very quick to let us know that the fries would be cooked in a fryer that did not discriminate between gluten and gluten free. He went so far as to let us know that the fries could be a concern for people with Celiac. He might be the very first server, at any restaurant around the country, that we have encountered in the past twelve years who connected gluten free with Celiac! He was very considerate and even presented the to go meal in separate bags so as to not cross contaminate the gluten free burger with the fries. I can't say enough how about how appreciative we were to have a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and generous server. Go check out Shady's if you are in Canyon Creek.

Dave Van Ness

With the gluten free labeling it makes it so easy for me to enjoy with family. Drink options have improved too with Chai and Arabic coffee. Sadly I won't be coming to Dallas as much. Loved it long before I move in 2011. Come to Flagstaff

Glory L.

Food was really good. I’m gluten free (they have a gluten free menu) and got the spicy pepper steak and had no issues. Spicy level 2 isn’t spicy, more on the sweet side so keep that in mind, still really good. Good service and good ambiance as well. Definitely recommend!

Jessica Pinns

Mediocre location. Probably won’t ever come here again. The cashier was so quiet and mumbled so much I couldn’t understand him… no gluten free buns, no milkshakes, no tap pay… and the employees were just standing around talking as I waited for my order. Zero sense of urgency.

Christine Edwards

Awesome Indian fast food with many gluten free options!

Lisa Corral

NOVA 1

Cafe Amore is an all around enjoyable dining experience. Friends and I enjoy the BYOB aspect. The food is great. The prices are so reasonable. I appreciate the fact they also offer vegetarian dishes and gluten free pasta which is my preference. The Cappuccino pie is amazing. Shout out to Jessica - you are AWESOME!!😁

P W

I ordered chicken piccata, gluten & dairy free- they made it correctly and it is so so good! Food sensitivities try this place. Yay!

Emily Ciuba

I love that the menu indicates which items are vegan and/or gluten free! And this is the best naan I’ve ever eaten!