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

Casandra H

Ordered a gluten free/dairy free cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was wonderful! The cake design was super cute! I love all of the food and pastry options here as well. I just wish it was closer to where I live in Buckley.

Merissa Peil

Really great fish tacos!

James Brewer

Ordered a gluten-free waffle and a normal waffle to-go today, and they didn't even label the boxs. When we got there, they ignored us

Jessica thomas

I have never been treated so bad at a restaurant. My family and I have been going here for a very long time and absolutely love the food and when my oldest daughter went today to order her and I a sandwich the staff had made a mistake and put bread on my gluten-free burger. my daughter went in with me on the phone and simply asked them if they could remake it and at first they said oh no, we'll just give you a lettuce wrap to put around it. we'll take the bread off and I had to explain to them that it is now contaminated with gluten. the front end staff argued with me for a while and told me I would have to pay for a new burger in order to have this contaminated Burger remade. the owner got on the phone with me and told me that he will do it only this one time and he was very rude to me and made me feel completely stupid. my oldest sister stood there and watched them remake the burger nervous that maybe they would spit in it. I just couldn't believe that even though I tried to explain to them that there's no possible way I can just take the bread off my allergy to live and makes my throat tight and they did not care. the final thing that the owner said to me was it's not like we can resell this burger and this cost me money and so you're going to have to pay to have this or remade. I bet you. he spends about $3 to make that burger and he just lost a customer that he's had for a very long time and mind you my family spends $145 every time that we go there and we go every Friday night. all of this over the fact that his staff members had put bread on my gluten-free burger and that he felt I should have to pay for a whole new burger because I couldn't have gluten even though the receipt clearly shows that I ordered a Celiac gluten-free burger lettuce wrapped. it's very sad that we're not even able to go back here anymore. this was my kids's favorite place.

Shannel Squally-Janzen

I am gluten free and dairy free. They have a few options for me. I got the shrimp meal. It was good. But their margaritas and drinks are amazing! They have an amazing selection of cocktail drinks. The service is great! Love the atmosphere, it feels modern and fancy, but you don’t have to dress fancy.

Elora Lyon

Gluten free options available! I was excited to find they had them.

Ali P

Fryer is not gluten free so don't get anything that could be fried like the spare ribs. I have had fried rice, all noodle dishes, chicken and broccoli, green beans, and fresh rolls. no reactions and great flavor. Just doesn't offer dine in.

A.j.m

Second time here, and it was just as good as the first time. 1 double cheeseburger with bacon 1 double cheeseburger on a gluten-free bun 1 basket of fries was $34. $9.50 for a jumbo milkshake (two adults could easily share)

Rachael Turkington

Brought four of us to eat after the Kids Museum. Amazing food as always! They have gluten-free pasta to boot. The two kiddos we brought give it all the stars. Very, very kid friendly.

Charity Wagner

My fiancé grew up going to this place for pizza all the time so he's always loved it. He was a bit sad when we learned I had celiacs because he thought he wouldn't be able to share this wonderful pizza with me. To our suprise, they have amazing gluten free pizza and do very well on cross contamination! Genuinely kind people and we were so excited to be able to get pizza together again! Flavors, crust, options, and service were all top notch. A bit on the pricier side if you're not able to agree on Toppings, but totally worth it for pizza that won't get me sick!

Reggie Ulness

Great food. The waitstaff is good. They have the largest selection of gluten free items. A little pricey but do able.

Evan Hirsch

Great gluten-free and dairy free options!

Akiyo K

I was so happy to see that this place offered gluten and dairy free options!!

Jennifer Gayle

The best burger (and gluten free gf burger) I've ever had. Every bite is transcendent. I even tried their breakfast sandwich gluten free this week, excellent of course.

Jennifer Knutsen

It was nice to find somewhere I could eat gluten free downtown, but the quality of the food was nothing special & it was extremely expensive for what it was. The tables were sticky, I don't think it was from not being cleaned, but from the finish on the table, and the iced tea tasted like it was made with twice used tea bags and used beer glasses. I watched the waiter grab a rag and wipe up the floor with his feet, then pick up and handle the dirty rag, put it down and mop the floor again and again, then go handle customers food and bus tables. He was friendly and hustling, but never once stepped away to wash his hands after mopping the floor and handling the filthy rag.

Rebecca Furgason

Farelli's pizza is like the pizza places of old with fresh made dough and sauce and lots of tasty options. They don't have a problem with allergies (gluten and dairy) and make the dining experience very pleasurable. Our waiter (so funny and kind)didn't get his name. He made sure our food was allergy free. His table side jovial personality made our time even better. The pizzas, cheesy chicken calzone, were all really delicious! We also got bbq boneless chicken wings and df cheesy bread-so delicious! We will visit again when we are in town. Thank you to our red-headed waiter, which made our experience even better!

Samantha R

They are a little pricey but have excellent gluten free pizza!

Hil L

One of my favorite places for a burger in the Tacoma area. There was a learning curve for eating gluten free here but feel very comfortable now with staff knowledge. Service is attentive and it is a good place to enjoy a relaxed lunch or dinner. Just a few things to keep in mind: only regular fries are GF, some of the sauces served with fries are not GF, and pay attention to the burger toppings (including burger of the month options). The 571 Burger, Juicy Lucy Black & Blue, Burger Dip (without herb au jus), Regular Parmesan Truffle Fries, Iced Tea, and Washington Triple Berry Shake are great options I have tried. While the Three Pepper Bomb Burger, Truffle Mushroom Burger, The Fatted Sow Burger, Poutine Burger, Jimmy Burger, Waffle Fries, and Chocolate Shake are favorites with family and friends. Very popular with locals so there can be long wait times since reservations are not available. There is outdoor seating in the summer – both at the restaurant and around Point Ruston. While indoor seating is limited – there is seating available for larger groups. To go ordering is available. There is a tablet near the door to validate garage parking.

Paul Davis

Great gluten free options!

Bobby Burns

Best gluten free pizza my girlfriend has ever had she says. My more traditional combo pizza was excellent. They didn't charge us a fee to reserve the birthday room and it was super bowl Sunday so that was on the TV. This place is awesome

Wendy Bodeau

They have a great gluten free bakery selection! I suggest the cinnamon roll, you won’t be sorry.

Erik Olson

The best food. I’ve had many things off the menu. Never disappointed. And they have gluten free teriyaki!

gene wright

Hamburgers built to order including gluten free buns.

Luci Veach

My husband was brought the wrong food. I ordered a gluten free burger and a house salad w/out croutons. Came with croutons and no ranch. The Gluten free bun basically disintegrated. It wasn't very busy. Lots of open tables open. Our drinks were never refilled. The tables are super sticky. That made the rest of our experience even worse. $60 for fish and chips, a burger and a house salad was not worth it. I wish I would have stayed home and cooked my own meal. This isn't my first time eating there. However, it will be my last.

Eric Taylor

Service was excellent. Very good to accommodate my nieces gluten free needs. Food was delicious too!

Ms Meow

Thankfully this place is on board with gluten free options. They offer Tamari as a soy sauce alternative so we could enjoy their delicious food! I had the steak and shrimp with fried rice and grilled vegetables. So much yum!

H Liening

Visited on Halloween and had an exceptional experience. Enjoyed the Lobster Roll with Fries, Beet Salad, and non-alcoholic Headless Horseman. The music was Halloween themed and the perfect audio addition to the fog over the water. This was my second time here since the remodel and have also ordered the Grilled Lobster. Great gluten free options and consistent amazing service can be found here. Free onsite parking available. Indoor seating and seasonal outdoor seating. Reservations highly recommended.

Tena Johnstone

I love that they offer gluten free bread! The tea was so delish! Love this place!

Brad Morrison

About as Tacoma as it gets, corner of 1st & S. Tacoma, right around the corner from Stadium Thriftway. No frills, just great pizza. Traditional pies are all 18", gluten free are 14" wide. Every pizza on the menu is delicious. I like to walk in, order, shop, and eat one, sometimes two slices right there and take the rest home. Delivery available via 3rd party services.

Kaeli Welsh

Primo Grill is a very classy, yet relaxed restaurant. I absolutely loved the decor and vibe of the place. We were greeted right away. We had a reservation but I did see that people could walk-in and get sat as well. They offer gluten-free noodles and I highly recommend the shrimp scampi with those noodles (PHENOMENAL)! The service was incredible. If you save room for dessert, the bourbon chocolate cake is where it’s at (also gluten free and delicious). Overall a truly great experience and definitely worth the stop. Fair warning - dishes are $17 or so and up but still worth it in my opinion. This would be the perfect place for a date. As far as parking, they don’t have a designated parking lot but there is parking available on the street around the building and surrounding area.

Jennie Drake

Absolutely delicious dinner, super friendly staff (Our waitress was Kendra, and she was so sweet, knowledgeable, and patient with our large group) and Celiac friendly!

Charity Wagner

A clean and comfortable shop with tons of gluten free options. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and shrimp pho while my fiancé got the beef pho, we both absolutely enjoyed our meals and they stayed hot even after having to take a quick stop before getting home. Broth was aromatic and flavorful and the portions were perfect. 10/10 would recommend if you're celiac and craving Vietnamese food.

Alida Hansell

Great spot for delicious seafood. We had the crab dip, blackened rockfish, and mahi tacos with the boathouse margaritas. The service was efficient, friendly, and faster than expected, especially on a holiday. The drinks are great and well crafted. The menu clearly identified gluten-free options, so it was easy to order. They have gluten-free buns, so you can enjoy the dips even with a gluten allergy.

Eva S

Red Robin is always a great experience for us! My husband and I took my friend to lunch on this occasion. She had the monster burger on gluten-free bun and garlic fries. I had the shroom burger and sweet potato fries and coffee. My husband had some sort of hot spicy burger and garlic fries and coffee. Our server Michelle was very personable and answered all our questions. The manager asked us how we were doing. The three of us enjoyed our lunch.

Rebecca Cook

Crepes are made on shared equipment. DO NOT eat them if you have Celiac.

Emily Fenchurch

Gluten-free, allergy aware and friendly!!! Super delicious burgers, spicy smash for the win.

P B & J

I had been to their Bellevue location, and it was amazing, so I made a reservation at 4:15pm in the lounge at their Tacoma location to eat prior to the Sept 3rd P!NK Concert. I was disappointed and let down by my experience. Below, I have a few of the cliff notes to why. • The concert started at 7 pm, and we arrived at 4:15 pm, so more than enough time to enjoy a couple of drinks, eat prior, and be able to get their dessert. Unfortunately, that did NOT happen for us. • By 4:25pm, we have ordered their Apline Cheese with Gluten Free, and charcuterie board with Gluten-free dippers, the Espresso Martini, and Mule. (Mind you, it didn't seem very busy, and two gentlemen were working the bar) • Our waitress let us know by 5:30pm that we had been forgotten about. We never got our drinks or food. (Just water). • By the time we finally got our first drink and cheese with charcuterie board all together, it was approaching 6pm. We had to eat it all SO fast and not really enjoy it. My stomach got upset. Because we only got 30 minutes to eat and chat. Not so fun. • Based on how slow everything was, we decided not to risk it and order the chocolate or another drink, which both things we planned to do since it was happy hour AND we got there at 4:15pm. So we didn't get the drinks and dinner experience we were hoping for before the concert. That did not happen for us this evening.

Myles Caddell

Outstanding sushi, probably the best we've had in years. Incredibly celiac safe with knowledgeable staff on avoiding gluten (GF soy sauce and real crab!). The service was spectacular and the food was top notch. Cannot recommend enough.

Melanie Fisher

The whole menu looked amazing. I was with my husband who's gluten free and we were just wanting to share a snack. There were only a few GF options, so I'd love to come back and try many other things! We had the green papaya salad, a chicken skewer and sticky rice, mango desert. The skewer was ok, but the other two items amazing. Worth checking out!

Ally Ross

The Hob Nob is absolutely delicious! I have celiac disease, and was so happy to come across gluten-free Hollandaise sauce (made in-house) and an all-around delicious gluten-free breakfast! I got a classic Benny and had it topped on a bed of shredded hashbrowns. The staff was so kind, the atmosphere was cozy and cute, and our server (I believe his name was Cesar) was incredibly funny & sweet. Next time I am in Tacoma, I will definitely be back!

Kyle Janzen

A delicious spot with excellent vegan and gluten free options! We had the Buena dia burrito, the vegan breakfast sandwich with gluten free bread, two Dude's donuts (Homer, churro), and the French press coffee. All of it was exceptional! The dairy free butter spread on the breakfast sandwich was a huge hit.

Britt Beushausen

Absolutely stellar service, tasty food (and very accommodating for Celiacs with dairy allergies!), and a really pleasant atmosphere. A little on the pricy side, but definitely worth it.

Natalie Louise Park

I enjoyed the food a lot! We went on a busy Friday night and there were no tables available at that moment so we decided to take the option to sit at the bar. I was worried at the beginning that we would get overlooked at the bar in terms of service, thinking that the drinks would take priority, but that was not the case. The bartender was very nice and attentive and provided us with good service. The curry ramen with gluten free noodles was excellent and hit the spot on a rainy December night. My husband really enjoyed the Impossi-bao and gyoza. The Citrus Yuzu with Mint was some of the best mochi that I have had and my husband really enjoyed the chocolate habanero mochi as well. All in all, I can see why this place is busy on a rainy winter night, it's good food. I will try to make a reservation the next time that we stop by so I can try to get a table and be more cozy and happy while eating ramen. Thank you!

Anita

We recently had the pleasure of stumbling across this charming Colombian restaurant that boasts an array of authentic Colombian delights. From mouthwatering empanadas to delicious Arepas and alfajores, they’ve truly captured the essence of Colombian cuisine. I was particularly impressed by the option of gluten-free empanadas, a delightful surprise. The restaurant’s attempt to create a retro ambiance added to the overall experience. The only drawback, however, was the price point. My husband and I ended up spending close to $70 for 8 small empanadas and 2 shredded beef arepas, including tips. In summary, the food here is good, and the uniqueness of the dishes is a strong point. While it may be a bit costly, the culinary journey and flavors you’ll savor are worth it if you’re willing to indulge a bit. If you’re a fan of Colombian cuisine, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

Cory Pedersen

Love this place for breakfast. Combo of meat and veggie skillet and they cater to my gluten sensitivity

Athena Xanthos

Food was ok, hot food was hot and cold was cold so no complaints there. Wish they had more sauces for the Mongolian bar. Not many gluten free or dairy free options, like the only dessert I could eat was chocolate and fruit or jello. Not the cleanest but not horrible considering the insane amount of people there on a Wednesday at 7. This place was packed! They're doing well for themselves. Not nearly as quality food as Haiku in Redmond, so sad they closed. Lots of kids and I was bumped into every time I stood up. The interior is huge but somehow the clientele still found a way to run into me. Value for the price was good honestly, I shouldn't have expected much more.

Gabi M

I've been coming here for years and it's hands down my favorite restaurant in Tacoma. I can't have dairy or gluten and I've never had any problems with eating here. The food is awesome and reasonably priced, you get a lot for what you pay for and it's delicious.The staff are also super nice.

Virginia Samsel

Wanted a milkshake and fries - very happy I ended up with a burger too! Gluten free bread available. Fluffy milkshake, hand cut fries, great people too

Hannah

The gluten free treats are so yummy!

Rebecca Cook

Their gluten free pastries that are not packaged come in from the bakery in the same boxes as regular pastries and are stored with regular pastries. cross contamination central!