Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots Across Madison

Nancy G

I’d heard about this place and that everything was delicious, and that they had sweet potato donuts. OMG were they ever delicious! So I got a couple of sweet potato donuts for our family to share, a ham and Gruyère cheese sandwich for my son and twice baked almond croissant for my husband and son to share. Everything was so delicious…I’m typically gluten free, but had to try the sweet potato donuts because I love anything sweet potato. I took half of one and it was so good that I grabbed the other half as well and had it all to myself! Let me just say, we’ll be back very soon!

Carissa

Delicious. The cinnamon roll was amazing. While a bit pricey for a standard bakery, the $25+ tip for 3 baked items and a regular coffee felt average priced for a gluten-free bakery. The women behind the counter were friendly; they waved and giggled with my daughter, and we enjoyed a brief chat. The decor is charming and tastefully creative. I'll definitely be back soon!

Monroe knapp

everything on the menu looks so good so it's hard to pick what to eat, all the food was delicious and it's very gluten friendly. we tried the chicken tikka sandwich which was a beautiful fusion and the blackberry salmon which wasn't too sweet and cooked perfectly

Sarah Stoehr Laing

I absolutely love Ice Cream Social! Love the creative and delicious flavors, the cozy space, and the community impact through their donations. As someone with Celiac, it is really amazing to be able to go somewhere knowing that everything is gluten free (and tastes good!). I make it a priority to go to ICS whenever I’m in Madison!

Eddy Nelson

Celiac heaven. Dedicated fryers, knowledgeable staff. Almost all dishes can be made GF. Amazing Venezuelan food!

vi

Amazing customer service, people were extremely nice and friendly. Food was good and had excellent choices for vegan and gluten free, allergy friendly menu items. Not super expensive either, which is a huge plus so I can come here more regularly. Only leaving 4 stars because of the water having salt/minerals* and they had to remake my friend’s vegan tacos. Also would add that my mocktail was mostly ice… They were really good about providing allergen free laminated menus with notes. *Suggestion to restaurant, I know other people have commented about the water. It probably would have been a 5 stars if not for water quality. It just was a gritty tap like taste. (FYI water snobs in Madison, RED has the best free water served in restaurants)

Allyson Carlson

This our go to place when we visit madison. Being celiac I finally don't have to worry about what I eat. Bonus gf tempura

Jaclyn Wegener

I am gluten free and this is one of the true gems of Madison. If you’ve forgotten what chicken tenders taste like, this place has the world’s best gluten free chicken tenders. Make sure to also save room for the salted caramel cheesecake ! It looks like a sports bar but they have some of the best food I’ve had

Brianna Doyle

Had gluten free pancakes that tasted so yummy. You can get the different flavor pancakes gluten free. Has a wait on Sunday mornings. Really friendly staff.

Hannah S

You will not find a better french fry in the greater madison area Everything I've ever had has been stellar Great gluten free options

Brad Seebeck

Stopped here for dinner with the family after flying into Madison. Menu was great, service was friendly, and the food was delicious! They didn't mind our 3 young children being a little squirmy after sitting on a plane all afternoon. Had great Gluten Free and Vegan options on the menu. What a great place! Highly recommend!

Teri Kremer

Great food, very good about allergies and gluten free! Love this place!

Phil Salant

Dream Poke with all the fixings. Price very good value and good for any occasion. Fresh, fast, great people. Gluten-Free too!!

Logan

Both times I've been there, they've had great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Gluten-free buns are always available, and they have a designated fryer to avoid cross contamination.

Luis Gavaldon

First time here, and I was very satisfied with the El Papí sampler and the Lomo Saltado a Caballo (center)paired excellently with a glass of Malbec. My fellow lunch party also enjoyed their meals. They had the Parrilla Callejera (left) and La Taguara Burger (right). They have plenty of gluten-free options as well. Will return again.

Jennifer King

I didn't capture pics of the food. I ate here two days in a row. First day I had the turkey n bacon sandwich on gluten free bread with cabbage slaw side. Today I has the pumpkin cinnamon roll gluten free pancakes 🥞!! Let me tell you! Best gluten free pancakes I have ever had. Moist, hot, delicious!!! Highly recommend.

Katherine Gardner

I was surprised by the amount of gluten free options, the appetizer bread and dessert blondies were amazing!! Sam G. was a great server/host!

Andrew VanDerKolk

amazing food! lovely atmosphere - upbeat and wowing decor. an amazing array of beers wines and bloody mary’s as well. if you come, start with the traditional frites (fries) and blackened garlic ranch aioli sauce - fantastic! plus for anyone that is gluten free or celiac they have a dedicated gluten free menu - woo hoo!

melissawilcox1

The gluten-free breakfast burritos basically got me through COVID. Delicious potatoes, eggs, cheese, bacon. They are best enjoyed on the shores of Lake Mendota with the accompanying salsa.

W Hill

Not safe for celiac! Cc is extremely high!

Jolene Dombrowski

Beautiful morning on the patio!! I love that there are gluten free pancakes! Delicious 😋 Venera was wonderful!

Adrianna Lopez

Alejandro was a great cashier! Very knowledgeable about my gluten allergy. He is very helpful, kind, and funny! Great tasting food, atmosphere was great, and service was lovely! Samples of peach cobbler were given, and he even asked if this was our first time here, and he welcomed us in.

Emma kleidon (tangeyorange)

I was taken aback when I found out they not only offer gluten free crust, but DAIRY free cheese as well! I’ve had frozen Daiya pizzas before that are…alright? But this was easily the best pizza I’ve had since going down the sad pit of a gluten/dairy free life.

Alejandro Silva

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Julia Rap

Food was delicious. 9/10. My personal favorite dishes included green curry and praham long song. Everyone we talked to recommended the red noodles, so definitely try those as well! I got the foco roasted coconut juice as a drink which was nice but wouldn’t re-order. To be truthful, I only got it because it had boba. The sticky mango rice as dessert was DELICIOUSSSS and a fun cultural food to try. The cream cheese wontons were exquisite. Basic, but delicious. Almost everything here can be made vegetarian and gluten free which is great if someone has dietary restrictions. Overall would definitely recommend this place, especially with parents in town as it is a little pricey for the college student budget. The service was good except they do this thing where you have a table but must go to the front and order every time and then they bring your food out to you. I was not the biggest fan as someone constantly had to get up to go order food, a drink, etc. and it broke conversation. May just be a personal preference though. My final rating is an 8/10 for the restaurant.

Oli

Good food and friendly staff. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten sensitive opinions. Tacos and stuffed burrito are great, not the enchiladas.

Alex Dior

Gluten friendly pancakes were a 10/10. I tried the blueberry sauce and maple syrup on them (not together). Both were equally delicious. Ordered hash browns and eggs. Hash browns were enough for the family.

Jihmmy Sanchez

Was recommended this place because of the gluten free options. Was not disappointed. The food is good the service is great and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. While the food is a little pricey the lunch special is a great values. The price of the food is matched by the quality of the food and service which I think presents amazing value for customers. Will be coming back.

Aubree Sue Yanchik

The Globe is the one restaurant I have cravings for consistently. Their tic tac curry is my absolutely favorite! There are gluten free options galore. The staff is always very kind. Don’t sleep on this one if you’re downtown and looking for some flavorful fusion food.

Sue Ike

First time there and staff Jesus was very awesome, welcoming with explaining how the ordering routine worked. Was with friend and we tried both of the gluten-free crust pizzas and both were delicious. Will be back!

kean obrien

I love this place. They have such good food and service. I am now gluten free and just tried their gf pizza and it’s so good. They have great vegan sausage also! Of course they have all the cheese and regular crust also

Ryan Lindley

My wife and I spent our 5 year anniversary meal here and the food and service were outstanding. They provided free champagne for our anniversary! I have a gluten sensitivity and they had a GF menu ready for me so I didn't have to ask. Their menu perfectly describes what is GF and what is gluten sensitive friendly. The service was superb and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great meal.

Jeremiah Parranto

Food was great. Asked if the Pad Thai was gluten free and was assured it was and I had no issues. Summer rolls were gluten free as well.

Theo Leão Larrieux

Really good burgers with attentive staff. Rodrigo helped me with my gluten free allergy. Only downside it's a bit pricey for hamburgers, but still worth it, especially because there aren't many places with gluten free burgers. Staff also speaks Spanish so if you don't know English they can help you

Andrea Holderman

This Jason's Deli is always clean and well-maintained. Staff is prompt and always friendly. One of my kids has Celiac Disease and Jason's Deli is one of the few places in Madison that we can trust for him not to get gluten contamination because they take gluten free seriously. Drive-thru and online ordering is great, too! We love it!

Ali T

Love going to Otto's for food and music on the deck. They've got curtains and heaters if it gets cold but usually it's perfect on its own. They have a lot of gluten-free and vegetarian choices. Their wait staff are excellent, so friendly and fast that I always have to leave a nice tip. 😉

Janice Cleveland

Jenny Braatz

I'm vegan gluten free and was in town for the afternoon. Once I saw the menu here I knew I had to go. I had the Banzo platter with falafel & tahini, hummus & carrots, rice and salad. Plus I added kalamata olives, I mean, who wouldn't with a platter like that? I also had the homemade tea. The flavors were amazing! I'll definitely be back when I'm in town again! Thank you for a delicious meal!

Lydia Giordano

They have an amazing gluten free crust!! And you can order many of the specialty pizzas gluten free as well! I’m celiac and I didn’t get sick 😎 bonus: the crust is also vegan and they have several vegan options as well!

Morgan Maloney

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve gotten anything from Fresh Fin, and I had forgotten how INCREDIBLE the food is. All of their ingredients are super fresh and tasty. I’ve tried their more traditional fish-based bowls, as well as a few of their other options, and have never been disappointed. *One of my favorite things about this place is how accommodating they are to different dietary needs and preferences. Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, watching carbs and/or cals, just about anything you could imagine. If you order online, they also have a section where you can note any allergies down to the specific ingredient in your bowl and their kitchen. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so accessible. Even if it’s not for a specific dietary restriction, the customizability is a huge benefit and means you could eat here daily for months and always have something new to try. I’ve seen some comments about the prices, but the portions you get are beyond reasonable. I’ve had leftovers from the smaller size! Service has always been very quick and friendly in my experience. Just an overall wonderful spot with hearty and healthy foods!

Katrina Marie

Unhelpful when I called to inquire about gluten free and dairy free options. Just kept telling me it is all in the same oven and there was no effort to accommodate. So if you have celiac disease or require gluten free meals don't bother wasting your time here.

Stacy Peña

I am asymptomatic celiac. They have several different menus (older versions?), and by luck I received the only one at the table that had gluten free markings on it. There are a decent amount of choices, but none of the pastas are marked. Apparently, sometimes they do not have the GF penne, but tonight they did. The waitress did not know a lot of answers, but she was happy to run back and ask. Several times. Heh. The meatballs and Alfredo sauce are not GF, but the marinara is. All pizzas can be made GF, and all of the dishes with meat as the main dish can be made GF (beef, chicken, 2 fish options). I got marinara with chicken, and GF penne pasta, the side salad (without croutons) with the Italian garlic vinaigrette. That vinaigrette is absolutely delicious! The marinara was decent, but I've had better. It's a meal that I can eat, and got that, I'm grateful!

Ashley Wendt

Incredible food & so awesome to have gluten sensitive options too! Great service & friendly staff!

Mel Yo

The servers were very helpful and friendly. I was able to easily adjust my meal for my food allergies- the food was tasty I love cactus! I did not become ill after eating due to cross contamination or anything despite them using a lot of corn in the kitchen which says a lot. Huzzah!! Also they have a very gluten free friendly menu - because they use a lot of corn. The cafe olla was heavenly. It is coffee with jicama and some sort of magical spice that makes it sumptuous and dessert like! The food came very quickly. The restaurant has a reasonable sized dining area and the acoustics were not terrible. It was colorful and clean. I would definitely recommend you check La Mestiza out!

Audra

Enjoyed my lunch so much! Brussel sprout salad is so good. Also their coffee and gluten free peanut butter cookie is to die for ⭐️

Shawn Wunderlin

Celiac beware!! Ordered a gluten free sub for an allergy. Watched them fry the meat on the same grill they were toasting buns. When I asked them about it the "lead" guy denied it. I stated that I just watched you do it. He said " this is the first bread on the grill today", this was was at 1pm. I asked again so you never put any other bread on that grill? He stated "we clean it after every sandwich" and " I don't understand the process because NO one has ever been sick with his way of doing it." I asked if he knew the difference between gluten-free and Celiac disease. He refunded the money. Place wasn't clean and all three workers were rude to each customer prior to us.

Sandra Hammond

Very friendly staff! They have a separate area for gluten-free preparation. The food is absolutely delicious!

William Norton

Delicious food, great service. There are many gluten free options available even though they aren't clearly marked on the menu. Do yourself a favor and try the Thai boba tea.

Jen P.

I have been ordering from here since JustVeggiez exclusively sold at festivals and had no brick and mortar location. I would emphasize that the menu is largely whole-food, plant based vegan. That said, some menu items are more minimally processed and won't fool you into thinking you're eating their non vegan counterpart. Specifically, the mac and cheese doesn't taste like dairy Mac n cheese at all; however, I consistently order it because I enjoy it in its own regard. They also have a house made "chix" patty that I love, but would not fool a meat-eater. Most everything I have eaten, I would recommend and eat again. Over the years I have seen consistency issues between different orders and formats (festival pop ups vs brick and mortar store) but as of the time of this review I have seen a huge improvement in that. Other items I've tried and loved: The gluten free chix sandwich and gluten free drumsticks The California reaper chix sandwich (I say this as someone who likes spicy food: it is extremely spicy, as the name would imply) The 2PC fried chix meal The portions are generous, in my opinion, and I can usually get two meals out of my order. I also appreciate this restaurant doing away with the plastic tubs for the sides for delivery in recent months. I generally order delivery, but have also dined in for a pop up buffet. I would recommend going to one of those events to try a variety of menu items that JustVeggiez does extremely well.

Annie Hoppe

I have celiac disease so I have to be careful about gluten and they made sure to make my tofu separate from their normal fryer. I've always loved this place even before finding out I couldn't eat gluten! Great tasting food and the quantity you get is amazing, I always have leftovers which I always look forward to. Very vegetarian and vegan friendly also, any dish can be substituted with tofu rather than meat!