Gluten Free in Disneyland and California Adventure
You might have heard by now that we just got back from a trip where we went to Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, and also spent some time in Downtown Disney. If you are looking for some gluten-free recommendations, you are in luck! Disneyland is known for making sure everyone can enjoy the magic, and that is also true when it comes to different dietary needs. There are plenty of gluten-free options scattered throughout the parks and Downtown Disney, so you don’t have to worry about missing out on delicious food while you’re having fun! I’ve put together a review of the gluten-free spots that we visited when we were there to take some of the planning and research off of your own plate. Let's dive in and discover some delicious gluten-free finds that’ll make your Disney experience even more special! Happy reading!
Gluten Free in Disneyland
Galactic Grill - We had lunch here on our first day in Disneyland and it was really what we picked because I could tell from mobile ordering that they had gluten-free options and I was starving so I didn’t put much thought into it. I got the Cheeseburger and it had lettuce and cheese on it with a gluten-free bun. The bun was a little weird and not like any gluten-free bun that I have ever had in Disney World but it was okay. I ate it but I probably would have tried something else if we went back there. I also got a side of fries and those were really good! I would rate it a 6/10 overall! I also didn't get a photo but I will share the menu below for you guys to look at it.
Gluten Free in California Adventure
Flo’s V8 Cafe - We ate lunch here one day when we spent the morning in Disney’s California Adventure. It was really cool because we chose a seat outside and got to watch the Radiator Springs Racers ride go by which I really liked! They had mobile ordering which makes ordering gluten-free options just a little bit easier. I got “Ramones Low and Slow Club” which was yummy and had turkey breast, bacon, avocado-bacon mayo, lettuce and tomato on it with a side of steak fries which were also good! Overall, I would rate this meal a 9/10, only because I think it could have used just a little bit more of the sauce that it came with!
Mendocino Terrace Wine Tasting - This doesn’t need to be under “gluten-free” by any means but we frequented this spot in the few days that we were in the parks. They had a huge wine selection and they also had beer and cider options as well. I didn’t even know they had a cheese plate until I was writing this blog post so I feel like we missed out. But I love wine so this was my go-to choice for a drink in the park! I liked the Martin Ray Pino Noir, but also tried the Craftwell Peach Mojito one day and that was really good and refreshing. Dustin tried the Mango Mule and said that was good as well. They really had something for everyone here!
Pym Test Kitchen - First of all, walking into this restaurant is just overall a really cool experience. If you look up when you’re in here, you see a machine with pretzels going in one size and coming out either smaller or larger which a fun interactive touch they added. But like the other spots we tried, they had a mobile ordering option which was helpful. I got the Reactor Melt which was garlic pesto toasted sourdough that had mozzarella, basil and tomato on it and it came with potato bites. I thought the food was pretty good and I appreciated the fun touch with the bread, usually they leave that off when it comes to allergy friendly food. I would rate the meal a 7/10!
Gluten Free in Downtown Disney
Centrico - We landed at LAX, went straight to our hotel to drop the car off, walked to Downtown Disney and ended up here with a margarita in hand just in time for lunch. We had a really early flight with no breakfast so we were pretty hungry. We started with the chips, guacamole and salsa which was so different but so good. It was house made salsa and delicious. Then for our main meals, Dustin got the quesabirrias which was lamb barria, cheese, guacsalsa and red onion on a corn tortilla and it was SO yummy! It was gluten free so I got to try it and YUM! For my main meal I got the Conchinita Pibil tacos which had Guerrero-style pork, a black bean puree, pickled onions, salsa on corn tortillas which were also very very good and gluten-free! The meals were so good, I would rate them a 9/10 and it would have been a 10/10 if there weren’t SO many pickled onions on my tacos, I had to take soooo many off!
Naples Ristorante e Bar - Eating gluten-free at Naples Ristorante e Bar in Downtown Disney was actually a pleasant surprise and we ended up eating there two times while we were in the area! The menu had marked gluten-free options that were available which was nice, mostly pasta options and then salads. But it was nice that there were a few different things to choose from. I felt comfortable eating here but just to note, they don’t have a dedicated area for cooking so definitely eat here knowing that risk. On the other hand of regular food, Dustin also loved his food and it was a great spot to have some Italian food after a ton of walking! Plus, the location right in Downtown Disney made it super convenient to be able to walk to after the park!
I wanted to make sure there was a place where you guys could find just the gluten free reviews that I did while we were in Disney just to make it a little bit easier. If we visit in the future and try new spots I will most likely just add on to this blog post to have it all in one area. But I am curious, have you ever been to Disneyland and California Adventure? What was your favorite part or something you hands down recommend doing? If you have any questions at all you can comment below or email me at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
