Top 29 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Middletown

Rowan Roshong

Great gluten free pizza!

Corey Haley

The overall experience was fantastic! The service, food, and atmosphere were all excellent. I was pleased to find gluten-free options available for my daughter, and my lemon berry crepe was absolutely delicious!

Gray West

Amazing gluten free pizza. Excellent service and an all around hidden gem in Middletown. I would honestly travel here from New Haven any day.

Courtney K

super yummy turkey sandwich and gluten free options! they also make vegan and gluten free cakes. Sarah made me a vegan carrot cake that was absolutely delicious!

Harvey Lopez

BEST GLUTEN FREE PAD THAI EVER

Joel Nagy

I love everything I've had there, but my favorite is the Mango Sticky Rice. They have a great selection of gluten free entrees and they offer personalized spice level, which works for me since I prefer a 0 on a 1 to 5 scale for spice :)

Hector Acevedo

The food was excellent and they do gluten free very well

Lorraine

Great place to get Gluten-Free fries,good hamburgers that would be great if they had gluten free rolls!

kaitlyn anne

If you’re searching for a restaurant for date night, girls night out, or even a special event..look no further! Esca has an impressive menu ranging from exquisite cocktails to enticing appetizers and mouth-watering entrees. For appetizers, we had the burrata & oysters on the half shell. Both appetizers were amazing. I had the seafood cioppino with squid-ink pasta, which was the star of the show. The menu has gluten-free options as well. For my dessert, I indulged the GF chocolate torte & YUM. Gustavo was our waiter; he was accommodating and friendly. When we go back, I am definitely going to request him if he’s there. 10/10 recommend

William O'Reilly

I grew up on Illianos so I'm a little biased, but I have nearly never had anything less than great. I love the pizza, pasta, breads. All great. My sister gets the gluten free option from Illianos even when we go to a different place for dinner.

Kimberly Smalls

Awesome gluten free pizza

Kristen Larrick

Ivy Zheng

I recently visited T-Swirl in Middletown, and I must say, it was an absolute delight! The soft opening was perfect, as everything was well-prepared, and the atmosphere was stunning. The food was absolutely delicious, and it was evident that the staff were careful and maintained clean surfaces. The ice cream was heavenly, and the variety of crepes they offer is vast. I ordered the BLT and matcha gelato, and both dishes exceeded my expectations. This place is perfect for a casual lunch with friends or for those who have a sweet tooth. I’m over the moon about all the gluten-free and vegetarian crepes they have. I have gluten-free friends, and this would be the perfect place to treat them to! Overall, I highly recommend T-Swirl for their excellent food and service. A five-star experience!

Kay

Went back in December 2024 — absolutely phenomenal cafe! It’s so unique and the owners are extraordinarily kind! My friend and I didn’t play games because we were meeting there for tea. You do not need to play games to sit and enjoy the cafe. However, they do give table priority to those who pay to play games, and will kindly ask you to move if there are no available tables for players that just came in. It’s $10 per person to play board games for the whole day! They have many bookshelves filled with various board games to choose from that are meant for everyone. Additionally, (please, correct me if I am wrong. It’s been a while since my visit!) I think they have Dungeon and Dragon nights, or something similar. I’m not celiac, however I am gluten-free. Gluten cross contamination doesn’t affect me. The reason I mention this is because they have delicious gluten-free brownie. When I ordered the brownie, the staff kindly informed me it is not celiac friendly. Which is totally okay! But, i hope my input helps anyone who is celiac or cannot have cross contamination :) Long story short: this cafe is a rare gem in Connecticut. If you come to visit, or if you are a local, you must go to Back Again Board Game Cafe! You won’t regret it!

Brian Baxter

Clara Roby

The best food I’ve ever had! Having celiac disease, it’s very hard to find a restaurant that’s trustworthy and always delicious. This place does an amazing job at making accommodations for gluten free eaters! I highly recommend it to everyone, especially those with allergies.

Anna A

Food and prices great. Many gluten-free options as well

Emmie Martinez

Lindsay

Loved that they have gluten free and dairy free options. *I will caveat that they did warn that there is cross contamination and I did get a little distended after eating. Pricing is a little high, but the guy working behind the counter was super kind and accommodating. Felt bad for him since he was in the middle of the last hour rush, but he handled it well.

Enoch Campanella

Scot Y

We’ve been going to this Sushi Restaurant for years. We usually sit in or order out several times a month. They never disappoint. Very friendly staff, great/fresh food, clean environment, and reasonable prices. They also accommodate gluten restrictions! And easy parking! We highly recommend them to anyone.

Roger Hampson

Barbara Sheppard

Joan Casinghino

This is our absolutely favorite restaurant and has been for years. It is well worth the drive from West Hartford! Love the food and service. Gluten free options are excellent. We’ll be back very soon.

Kristen Mohr

Amber Owens

Thrive Movement Studio

So good. Dosas are amazing but heads up- not gluten free!

Sohail Chaudhry

Contemporary cafe & eatery with sandwiches, wraps and such. Good for gluten-free options (with breads & wraps), otherwise nothing specials. Good option for a quick bite with indoor and outside seating. Averagely-priced menu.

Abebual Zerihun

Wow!! what an amazing dinner it lasted 2 days there was so much of it ! Deluxe veggie combo with gluten free injera!! The Tibis is to die for. The staff was friendly too, and can tell this was prepared with love and care ! I love love love this place will def be visiting them again !