Top 13 Gluten-Free Destinations Across Golden Oak, Orlando

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I’ve been a loyal customer of Sofrito because their food is undeniably excellent, and they offer great gluten-free options—a rarity that I appreciate. However, my recent experiences with their service and attention to detail have been increasingly disappointing, to the point where I can no longer support this establishment. Over the course of my last three orders, there have been consistent issues. On one occasion, the chimichurri was so excessively salty that it was completely inedible. On another order, I received salad but no salad dressing; most recently, my order didn’t include a salad at all. These might seem like small issues independently, but together, they point to a pattern of carelessness that’s hard to overlook, especially considering the cost of dining here. My dish alone was over $36—at that price point, I expect the details to matter. What’s even more frustrating is how poorly the management handled these issues. When I called after the chimichurri incident, I spoke to a manager who dismissed my concerns and did nothing to resolve the problem. More recently, when I called about the missing salad, they informed me that they had just started omitting salads—something a customer shouldn’t have to find out after the fact. To make matters worse, when I called again to address these repeated problems, the manager offered only a 20% credit, claiming that they couldn’t do more because they “didn’t have the item in front of them.” This response came across as dismissive and gave the impression that the manager either didn’t believe me or didn’t care to make things right. Had we been dining in the restaurant, these issues could have been corrected immediately. But as takeout customers, we’ve been left feeling disregarded and undervalued. It’s incredibly disappointing to see such a great restaurant fail so miserably at customer service and consistency. While we gave them multiple opportunities to address our concerns, nothing was adequately resolved. Unfortunately, this will be the last time we dine at Sofrito. Excellent food can only make up for so much when the service falls so short.

Carrie P

Currently staying in the Wilderness Lodge and thought we would try the Whispering Canyon Cafe for dinner the other night. I told the server that I would need gluten free meal as I'm celiac, they assured me that's fine. An hour after my meal I became extremely unwell due to my food being contaminated with gluten, I spent the following day in bed unwell. The food did taste nice and had spoke about going back until we realised the food was not safe for me to eat. The staff are extremely fun and friendly in the restaurant.

Nicola Addison

Lived up to our expectations! We had an amazing server Tim, who was brilliant at helping to accommodate me as a coeliac.

Malia Faith

Attentive staff for celiac needs

Miguel Gutierrez

Awesome food even able to cater to my wife gluten free diet. Will highly recommend

John McLaughlin

Shoutout to Mohamed, our server. Hands down one of the best service experiences I’ve had at a restaurant. My 2 yr old daughter spilled her lemonade and of course he brought another, but he noticed the reason why she spilled it was because she was trying to eat the ice… so he brought a separate cup of ice for her. My wife ordered a side of apples with her kids pasta, and he overheard my daughter saying she wanted grapes instead… so he brought out grapes. You can’t teach someone to care and to have that kind of attention to detail and it was genuinely appreciated. The food was delicious. We both got the short rib. My wife has celiac and they offered to use gluten free pasta for just about every dish except the rigatoni. Thank you Mohamed and the Tony’s staff!

Hannan Moussa

We came to eat the gluten free pizza it was amazing lots of toppings the sauce was amazing perfectly cooked and our server Alyssa was amazing and told us to come back to dry their gluten free pasta, so we did can’t wait to enjoy it.

Pascale Valois

The wait was worth it. Three of us ate filet mignon. One of us is celiac and they made sure everything was well identified. They even made the same gluten free desserts. I had braised short ribs and omg melt in your mouth.

My Life - DIY

It was expensive but worth it. The food was great. All the characters take pictures and sign autographs. Gluten-free and allergies menu to help guide.

c t

just ask and you can have fresh food brought out from the back, not from the buffet. they also have GF desserts available upon request. Great service.

Bob Cogliser

The pizza was delicious. Jess was very helpful explaining the style of pizza that they serve, wood-fired neapolitan, and the regular and gluten-free crusts that they have. Tae brought our food quickly and was attentive to anything that we might need. We will definitely be back when we're in the area.

Sarah Chermely

I have celiac. James went of out his way to make sure I felt safe. He showed me that he changed his gloves, and said he wanted me “to have the best day”. I appreciated the attention to detail and being considerate of my dietary needs.

Bill L.

Great Food. Great Service. If you leave hungry - that’s on you. They were very accommodating to our gluten free (celiac) request and the meal was incredible! Make sure to add this to your dining list during your visit.

Pam Zafiropoulos

Busy, but excellent service!! Our waitress was amazing. Lots of gluten-free options!

S Connell

Always love the Disney dining experiences. Since they are careful about food allergies. Loved the gluten free Mickey waffles

Will Guerin

So grateful of this restaurant. It was Christmas Eve and my wife who had celiac disease / gluten allergy was very hungry. I called and asked if they could do gluten free pizzas. They said yes and was so understanding when I explained the allergy saying they had a different area to prepare gluten free pizzas and were very nice about it. Pizza and salad were great and caused no allergic reaction at all. Thank you so much!

Nellie Kashura

I had Matthieu S as my waiter and he was absolutely fantastic. He provided wonderful service and paid attention to detail. We had a group member with a nut and gluten allergy and he went above and beyond to ensure that there was no contamination. He took the time to go over the menu specifically with that person about their options. He was so attentive and provided excellent service. Please give this man a raise Disney. Thanks Matthieu!

Vanessa Becker

This definitely felt like a fun storybook meal. The decor and ambiance was lovely. Food was good, My sister has celiacs disease, which can't have any possible cross contamination with gluten. Disney is always great at accommodating allergies. She was brought slightly different versions of the food I was brought. Character interactions were great, all the characters came to our table except the Queen, who summons you to her at her discretion. It was worth it for our experience.

Karim Tejrar

A trip to Orlando isn't complete without a visit to this ihop. We love coming here, the food is great as is the service. The wife is gluten free and the gluten free pancakes are amazing.

Diego Ascanio

The service is very good, the food not so much, I ordered gluten free pasta with marinara sauce and shrimp, the shrimp were burnt, the pasta was hard, the marinara was acceptable but nothing special

Veronica Nuñez

I wanted to try a cauliflower pizza but wasn't sure about it here because not everyone knows how to make them. I’ve tried their regular pizza and lasagna, and they’re delicious, but I can hardly consume gluten. Today, I gave the cauliflower pizza a shot, and it's the best cauliflower pizza I've ever had! The key to a good pizza is the sauce and cheese, and when it's cauliflower-based, it has to be well-toasted so it doesn't get soggy. Honestly, this one was incredible! The sauce is simply homemade; it feels so natural, and the cheese is amazing! I highly recommend it.

James

A buffet style spinning restaurant that rotates 360 per hour. It is above the Living with the Land ride and is a great experience with character meet and greets at your table! The food is American-based, but I will say that I loved their chicken. It was perfectly tender and well-cooked and some of the best chicken I've ever had. I also enjoyed the salad with its light vinaigrette, but otherwise, I found the food to be decent but not extraordinary. It can be pretty expensive at $55/person, so be prepared to eat. The dessert we had was a berry cobbler that I thought tasted a little too mealy. Like other Disney restaurants, there are a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options that can be provided upon request

c t

breakfast: steak and eggs. They ate like kings.

William Brown

We decided to try this place on 7/3 and are so glad we did! Neat atmosphere that is kid-friendly and fun. They sat us in a raised corner table by the stage which was very kind for everyone. Our waiter was excellent and great with the kids. The food was all very good, served family-style. Best of all they served a separate family style portion that was gluten-free and my child loved it! After a long and hot day at Magic Kingdom we highly recommend this restaurant.

Miguel Gutierrez

Awesome food even able to cater to my wife gluten free diet. Will highly recommend

Casandra Smith

Good gluten free French toast

Anna Rose

A nice laid-back place to grab a drink and some food. I was able to order a burger with a gluten-free bun and a nice cider. My server, Dylan was amazing, super kind and made a point to ensure that there was no cross-contamination with my food, and offered menu selections based on my issues without me even asking. This is my second time at this location and both times have been fabulous. Highly recommend

Albert Schuler

I get a Glutenfree Pizza there😊

meghna ailawadhi

Super great food! Our server Leina was really helpful with gluten-free options, and it was safe for Celiacs.

Jackie Gonzalez

I love coming to Flippers! This location always has the best service & gluten-free pizza (cauliflower crust) I have come here several times and Jas Min was my server. She is very kind and always gives amazing service! I always struggle finding good gluten-free pizza, and the one here is always delicious because if the delicious and fresh toppings.

Joe Savino

Restaurant is on the water at the Grand Floridian Resort. Most people were dressed neatly, but there were a few in park attire. The staff is friendly and our server was attentive. I orfered the lobster bisque for my appetizer. It was full of lobster but it could have been hotter. I had the blackened Redfish for my entree. It was light and cooked perfectly, but I think it could have been a little more flavorful since it was blackened.My wife has Celiac and most of their menu is gluten free or can be made gluten free. She was able to sample both my app and entree. She had the gluten free calamari, which was delicious. Very light and not rubbery at all. She also had the Prime NY Strip. It was cooked to perfection, although she found it to be fatty. We decided that it may have just been a bad piece of steak and will try this place again in the future.

Bianca Crouch

Anna Olson

Seriously the best steaks we’ve ever had! I’m gluten free and was very impressed with how seriously the restaurant took my allergy. GF rolls, GF poutine (so, so wonderful) and then I got the filet with risotto. Service was impeccable. It’s pricey, but was well worth it!

Lior Seidel

Emily Logan

Great for accommodating gluten free! Ahead of the experience, you speak to the chef about your needs and he went over what would be substituted. They came out with everything marked, gluten free cornbread, ribs, MAC & CHEESE, and strawberry shortcake. It’s family style but the gluten free items were separate.

Michele Shaw

This was such a great quick and cheap stop for food at Disney! They have great plant based options as well. Two plant based hot dogs made of beyond sausage with or without toppings. I’m gluten free also and they actually have gluten free buns too which was so appreciated! The manager even came over and made sure to separate my food from the other chefs so it would be sure to be gluten free. They can’t guarantee no cross contamination on the fries, but I really appreciated the manager coming out and chatting with me to help about the options.

Brad Williams

Our group of 20 men was served excellently and quickly. The food was delicious! I especially enjoyed the Gluten Free Carnitas Bowl! I’ll be back!

Camila Garcia

May and Shima made the visit a great experience! We had a large group celebrating a birthday and a gluten allergy and they were very accommodating. We all enjoyed our food and experience with excellent service!

Russel Weich

If you need gluten free this is the place!! My wife cannot eat gluten and when they told me they had a separate gluten free kitchen I was sold for her. The chicken sandwich came disassembled and gave her no issues through the day! The fries were great as well. I had gluten filled chicken tenders and fries and it was good as well. Very fresh and seemed much more affordable than other locations in and around the park. Friend staff as well!

Trudy Thompson