Best gluten-free restaurants in Orlando

Erin McKenna's Bakery

Orlando · Bakery · Vegan · €⁠€

Erin McKenna's Bakery is a 100% dedicated gluten-free facility, and its website states "Always gluten-free." Multiple independent sources confirm the entire bakery is gluten-free. The National Celiac Association lists it as a gluten-free bakery. FindMeGlutenFree reports it as "dedicated gluten-free." Multiple coeliac bloggers report zero reactions.

Waffle Sandwich Bar

Orlando · · €⁠€

Multiple independent reports and a featured review state that the whole restaurant contains no gluten in its ingredients, indicating a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen with no gluten on premises, meeting Tier A structural requirements.

Fresh Kitchen

Orlando · Fast food · €

The venue's website claims a '100% gluten free' kitchen, which suggests a dedicated gluten-free environment. No independent accreditation or third-party verification is available; the claim is self-reported.

The Drake Kitchen + Bar

Orlando · Pizza · American · €⁠€

The owner and head chef are coeliac, which makes the kitchen insider-led. A dedicated gluten-free fryer is available, along with a scratch kitchen and a dedicated prep area. Nearly the entire menu can be made gluten-free. Staff are trained and knowledgeable. Multiple positive reviews from coeliac diners report no reactions, though one severe reaction was reported. Gluten-containing items such as pasta and some pastries are available, but safety protocols are strong.

Market On South

Orlando · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

Not a dedicated gluten-free facility, but offers a dedicated gluten-free fryer and dedicated waffle maker. Menu items are marked GF and staff are knowledgeable about cross-contact. Multiple celiac diners report no issues over repeated visits. Shared kitchen overall, so cross-contamination risk remains.

Toasted - Winter Park

Winter Park · Vegan · Vegetarian · €

Toasted offers a dedicated gluten-free menu and uses a separate cooktop and utensils for gluten-free orders. The fries are made in a dedicated fryer. Staff are reported to be well-trained on gluten-free protocols. However, the kitchen is not 100% dedicated (gluten-containing bread is used for regular orders), and there is no formal accreditation from a recognised coeliac body. Multiple coeliac diners report safe experiences, but the shared kitchen environment means cross-contamination is possible.

A Lo Vegano

Orlando · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu and a dedicated gluten-free fryer is reported by multiple reviewers. Staff are described as attentive. Several coeliac diners report no reactions. However, FindMeGlutenFree explicitly states the venue is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility, indicating possible cross-contamination risk. The plant-based menu appears to use naturally gluten-free ingredients.

Craft & Common

Orlando · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

Owner has coeliac disease, strongly influencing kitchen practice—most menu items can be adapted gluten-free, GF bread is available, and staff ask about coeliac and note it for the kitchen. However, cooking surfaces (toasters, presses) are shared, cross-contamination is possible, and the venue is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility. One coeliac reviewer reported getting sick from shared equipment.

Plantees

Orlando · Vegan · Vegetarian · €

Not a dedicated gluten-free facility, but offers a gluten-free menu with marked items. Reports confirm a dedicated gluten-free fryer and gluten-free buns. Two coeliac diners reported no symptoms. Shared kitchen with gluten-containing items (regular buns).

Santiago's Bodega

Orlando · Mediterranean · €⁠€

Santiago's Bodega provides a separate gluten-free menu with several options, and staff are generally described as knowledgeable. The kitchen is not a dedicated gluten-free space, so cross-contamination remains a possibility. One review points out the absence of a dedicated fryer; another recounts a server advising against a specific gluten-free menu item due to trace gluten. A single 8-year-old report of getting sick exists, though no multiple recent sources corroborate it. The venue offers a clearly marked menu and informed staff, but operates a shared kitchen.

Soulicious Vegan Kitchen

Apopka · Vegan · Soul Food · €⁠€

The menu marks gluten-free items, such as the Vegan Fried Chicken Dinner (GF) and the Island Jerk Bowl (GF). One source reported a dedicated gluten-free fryer, and HappyCow notes a separate griddle is used for gluten-free tacos. However, the venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for coeliac disease according to FindMeGlutenFree. The owner discusses allergies during ordering. No accreditation is held.

The Greenery Creamery

Orlando · Vegan · Vegetarian · €

Ice cream shop with a marked menu that clearly labels allergens per flavor. GF Joy-brand cones stored separately. Staff will open fresh containers to reduce cross-contamination, but gluten-containing and GF items are kept in the same cooler. FindMeGF warns it is NOT a dedicated GF facility. Positive reviews from coeliac diners.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Orlando · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

MOOYAH offers gluten-free buns, a dedicated fryer at many locations, an allergen-marked menu, and staff training. However, cross-contamination incidents are reported at some branches, and fryer dedication varies by location. The chain lacks formal accreditation.

Earthy Picks Vegan Cafe

Orlando · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

GF options clearly marked on the menu with GF/SF codes, but the kitchen is shared and the menu warns of possible gluten cross-contact. Not a dedicated gluten-free facility; two coeliac/gluten-intolerant reviewers report no adverse reactions across multiple visits. Staff trained according to Atly.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Orlando · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

Items are marked as gluten-free on the menu, with a dagger denoting an FDA gluten-free claim of less than 20 parts per million. A separate allergen guide is also available. The venue states that its cafes are not set up as a strictly gluten-free environment, that shared preparation and cooking areas are used, and that a risk of cross-contamination exists. The restaurant cannot guarantee that any item is free of any allergen.

Mecatos Bakery & Café

Orlando · Cafe · Bakery · €⁠€

Venue explicitly states it is not a gluten-free restaurant. All items are produced in a shared kitchen where flour is present in the air. A list of naturally gluten-free items, including Pan de Bono, Arepa de Choclo, Empanadas, Cachapas, etc., is provided, and an in-store sign identifies them. Staff are described as knowledgeable in reviews, but the venue itself warns that it cannot guarantee 100% gluten-free food for coeliac or highly sensitive individuals. No dedicated fryer or kitchen.

The Moderne

Orlando · Grill · Sushi · €⁠€

Marked GF menu (separate menu/items marked) but no dedicated fryer. Venue explicitly states it is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility. Atly blog recommends against for coeliac/gluten sensitivity. Shared prep area; cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Cafe 34 Istanbul

Orlando · Turkish · Mediterranean · €⁠€

Menu marks some items as gluten-free (e.g., hummus, dolma, babaganush) but reviews are conflicting: one symptomatic coeliac reports the server said no GF options, while another says staff are knowledgeable but the menu is limited. A detailed review notes very few GF choices, rice contains orzo pasta, and fries may involve cross-contamination. The venue is not a dedicated GF facility.

First Watch

Orlando · Brunch · €⁠€

First Watch is a chain. Gluten-free items are marked on menus at many locations, and staff often show awareness of gluten needs. There is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen, no dedicated fryer, and generally no dedicated gluten-free toaster. One location reports a dedicated toaster, but this is not chain-wide. Cross-contamination risk is flagged as high. Multiple community reviews note shared toaster or equipment. A separate gluten-free menu exists at some locations. FindMeGlutenFree warns that it is likely not possible to dine safely for those with celiac disease.

Food Hall

Orlando · · €⁠€

Several vendors offer gluten-free options (Antica Pizza mentions 'gluten-free options'; Bangkok Style curries labelled 'gluten free'; Waffle Sandwich Bar is a 100% dedicated gluten-free vendor within the hall). The overall food hall menu marks some items as gluten-free, but shared prep areas and multiple gluten-containing vendors create cross-contamination risk. No formal accreditation or dedicated kitchen for the whole venue.

Kolombia Cafe

Orlando · Brunch · Bakery · €⁠€

Reported to offer a gluten-free menu (arepas, dessert) on FindMeGlutenFree, but explicitly described as NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for celiacs. Generic mentions on-line guides also mention gluten-free choices. There is no evidence of dedicated equipment or staff training.

Lazy Moon Pizza

Orlando · Pizza · €

Lazy Moon Pizza offers a marked gluten-free menu with GF crust and cider, and staff show awareness of coeliac needs (sanitising kitchen, using separate pans). However, there is no dedicated GF kitchen: gluten pizzas share the same oven air and sauce utensils. Multiple locations report cross-contamination risks, and one coeliac reviewer advises against eating here for coeliac disease. No formal coeliac accreditation exists.

Peach Valley Cafe

Orlando · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu across multiple locations. Staff knowledge varies; some reviewers report knowledgeable staff, others report indifference. The kitchen uses a shared fryer (no dedicated fryer), and cross-contamination risk is acknowledged by reviewers. One reviewer reported a serious mix-up with gluten-free bread and another reported a reaction from fried potatoes. No dedicated kitchen, accreditation, or insider-led protocol.

Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery

Orlando · Brunch · €⁠€

The menu marks GF items with a GF code on individual dishes. Multiple reviews on FindMeGlutenFree confirm no dedicated fryer and a shared kitchen. Staff are reported as knowledgeable and will clean a space or change gloves, but one review quotes a server saying "everything is cross contaminated". Several celiac diners report no reaction, but the risk is acknowledged.

Cucina Pizza & Bar

Orlando · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu, including pasta, pizza, and cauliflower crust. Staff can accommodate requests, though the kitchen is shared and has no dedicated fryer or dedicated oven surface. A symptomatic coeliac reviewer reported being told the pizza is placed directly on the oven rack, which causes cross-contamination. Another gluten-intolerant diner had no reaction. The FindMeGlutenFree platform notes the establishment is not a dedicated gluten-free facility.