Top 3 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Downtown Des Moines

Fresko

909 Locust St Ste. 103, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)
Mijo Martinez (Mijo Martinez)
My chicken chiabatta sandwich was a bit dry and the food selection was limited, but they did have substantial gluten free options. The setting and staff were very nice, making it an overall excellent experience.

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Fong's Pizza

223 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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LunchDinnerOpen LatePizzaDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyPet Friendly

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Chris Clark
Chris Clark
They're pizza is fantastic & they've got the best gluten free crust I've ever had! The reason they have a perfect score is because they brought us the wrong pizza, but next they not only brought out the correct pizza, but it was also the largest size possible at no extra charge & they comped our drinks! Thet were extremely apologetic & everything was delicious. It was a long wait, but well worth it.

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Thistle's Summit

340 SW 5th St #122, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Vegan OptionsAllergen FriendlyBakeryBreakfastBrunchDairy Free OptionsDeliveryKid FriendlyTake AwayVegetarian OptionsDesserts100% GFSeparate GF MenuSeparate OvenKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF Kitchen Space

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Natasha Huffman
Natasha Huffman
This bakery is vegan and gluten free, and everything I've had from here is absolutely amazing! The people working are always warm and welcoming as well, definitely recommend:) and don't forget to check out the antiques upstairs!

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Americana

1312 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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AmericanBrunchAllergen FriendlyBreakfastDairy Free OptionsDeliveryDinnerOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF FryerCiderDessertsKnowledgeable StaffKid FriendlyPancakesBread ItemsSandwichesCocktails

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Jon Burk
Jon Burk
Endless food and bottomless mimosas/bloody marys/mixed drinks is a hell of a way to start a weekend. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is delicious and there were plenty of options for gluten free eaters.

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Buzzard Billy’s

615 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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AmericanDinnerKid FriendlyOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayBread ItemsCiderBreakfastBrunchDeliveryOutdoor SeatingRestaurant

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Cortez Jones
Cortez Jones
Had the BEST experience here. Trying to find a restaurant that offers a gluten free menu as well as regular with no discernible differences in taste is 1 in a million and buzzard Billy’s is exactly that. Any time we ever come back it will be good at BB. Kristen, Kela and shiree are the best servers EVER!

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St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery

300 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchBakeryOpen LateCafeCocktailsDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant

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Brooke Weber
Brooke Weber
I have been here several times recently for brunch. This place knows what they are doing and they are really good at it: the atmosphere, the decor, the food, the service. The lattes here are the best in the area, hands down. Even the cups and saucers are beautiful and add to my enjoyment of the coffee drinks. I want the exact cups for my own home. The seasonal latte flavors are creative and never overly sweet. I do love a pumpkin spice latte, and St. Kilda has the best. I was interested in a seasonal mocha and was hesitant to order it for fear it would be too sweet, but the server told me more about it so I decided to try it. It was the best mocha I’ve ever had with the perfect balance of flavors and just the right amount of sweetness. Everything that’s a part of the Big Aussie Breakfast is prepared to perfection: thick cut bacon, delicious blistered roasted tomatoes, perfectly crispy house-made bread. Even the gluten-free bread is excellent. Last week my boyfriend got a hashbrown on the side and it was the best hashbrown I’ve ever had - a lovely soft texture on the inside and perfectly crispy all the way around on the outside. The last 3 times I’ve eaten there, we’ve had the same server. I love her! Very friendly, relatable, and a bit quirky in the best possible way. After our last visit, I decided St. Kilda in Valley Junction is my favorite place for brunch.

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Malo

900 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurantMexican

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Gina W.
Gina W.
My first food stop in Iowa was to take a solo walk to get tacos at Malo. This one was a home run at my first at-bat as a Des Moines rookie. Wow. I timed it just right, and they were placing my bag of food on the table right as I walked in the door. I got the avocado and fried onions on corn tortillas, and instead of getting a combo, I got the portobello mushrooms as my side. That way I was able to just put them on my tacos. I also got a side of fruit with sweet chili sauce. It didn't want to have anything super spicy before my marathon (think about it) so I got the pico de gallo. The tacos were delicious, and the fresh tortillas seemed handmade. The fruit was so juicy and sweet, but the stunner here was the portobello mushroom - like steak strips. Savory and meaty but not too salty... Just amazing. I had enough left over for a second meal. Great vegan and gluten-free options.

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchAmericanDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Jennifer Bartlett
Jennifer Bartlett
Shrimp and grits, collard greens with bacon...I felt like I was back home. The gluten free options are limited, but they are done well!

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The Royal Mile

210 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Cory Zorn
Cory Zorn
Food sucked you need to pay attention to people that have food allergies all I could buy was a bowl of soup because everything else had bread in it the waitress said they'll take my croutons off guess what that's not gluten-free

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Bubba

200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Ben Miller
Ben Miller
Went in on a quiet Thursday afternoon and the service and food were top shelf. Ribeye steak was cooked to perfection. Brussels were excellent and the cornbread is actually GLUTEN FREE! Start with the deviled eggs or the street corn dip!

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Fuzzy's Taco Shop

300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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MexicanLunchAllergen FriendlyBreakfastBrunchDinnerKid FriendlyOutdoor SeatingTake AwayTacosOpen LateDeliveryRestaurant

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Brett Giberson
Brett Giberson
Great food! Excellent gluten free options. Awesome location. We will be back!

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Centro

1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Sparkies Sparkies
Sparkies Sparkies
If you are CELIAC, do NOT come here. They do not have gluten free options. On the opposite, they assured me cross contamination was guaranteed because vast majority of their menu has items with gluten.

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Vibes Kitchen & Bar

1303 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Isaac Slings
Isaac Slings
A wide arrange of drinks! Great variety of food. Didn't get a refill on our waters but had a nice array of 8 cocktails. $100 bill for two with 4 cocktails wasn't a bad time. The mojito options are plentiful. Gluten free buns are also available

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Django

1420 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Holly Fettinger
Holly Fettinger
Food was good - plenty of gluten free options, and wait staff informed about what could be modified. Appreciate the extra assurance, as not all restaurants have knowledge around the impact to celiacs and for many of us, it can take us out of commission for days - it isn't a choice unfortunately, I mean who would want an autoimmune disease to randomly show up at 53?

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