Gluten-Free Pancakes at Whisk & Grind
Gluten-Free Pancakes at My Island Pancake House
Tomato soup w/ lobster grilled cheese
Got the shrimp tacos-corn tortillas.  Waiter said that all three of their tacos are gluten free 100%.  They have shrimp, mahi, and steak tacos.  Excellent.
Gluten-Free at Ruby Tuesday
Gluten-Free Pancakes at Whisk & Grind

Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Merritt Island, Florida

These places have been voted as most celiac friendly in the area by the community. However—as menus, staff, and protocols change, please verify all information before visiting!

Last updated February 2025

  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    157 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $ • Dessert Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "She said all her flavors are gluten free and my two daughters and I (all celiac) enjoyed it and did not get sick."
  • (15)
    1609 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Cupcakes, Cakes & more

    Featured review snippet "So happy to have this available locally here in Melbourne!"
  • (26)
    23 safety ratings
    310 Lagoon Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Burgers, Beer, Cider, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "This is the only place that I've been in Brevard county that has delicious fried wings that are celiac safe."
  • (1)
    925 N Courtenay Pkwy #8, Merritt Island, FL 32953
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant, Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fried Rice, Sushi, Pad Thai, Soy Sauce, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "Almost all sushi can be gluten free if you ask."
  • (5)
    2 safety ratings
    325 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
    $$$ • Brazilian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Salad, Bread/Buns, Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "Very little probability for cross-contamination."
  • (7)
    4 safety ratings
    2137 N Courtenay Pkwy #33, Merritt Island, FL 32953
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cookies, Cupcakes, Pies

    Featured review snippet "She had family members with celiac and understands cross contamination."
  • (32)
    11 safety ratings
    Merritt Island, FL 32953
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Fries, Dessert, Salad, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "Fries, gluten free bun, brownie, cookie, and burger were delicious!!"
  • (1)
    1005 Rockledge Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955
    Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Soup, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "He does occasionally have items with gluten so it’s not a 100% dedicated gluten free facility, but i’m celiac and have never gotten sick!"
  • (1)
    240 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Pub
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I stopped after going to the beach with gluten eating family because of the gluten-free buns."
  • (10)
    9 safety ratings
    410 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Breakfast & Brunch
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Pancakes, Toast, Hash Browns, Avocado Toast & more

    Featured review snippet "Many gluten free options to choose from for breakfast or lunch."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    15 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Restaurant, Wine Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Risotto

    Featured review snippet "I had no reactions after the meal and I'm a fairly sensitive celiac."
  • (10)
    4 safety ratings
    777 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
    $$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Steak

    Featured review snippet "The server seemed somewhat knowledgeable and offered us a GF menu when we started explaining."
  • (1)
    405 Nasa Pkwy W, Merritt Island, FL 32953
    Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls

    Featured review snippet "Most of the components you can add to a bowl are gluten free, but the smoothies are not."
  • (4)
    310 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
    $$ • Barbecue Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Pretty good, especially if you are eating with people who are not GF."
  • (2)
    2200 S Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Seafood Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Bread/Buns, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Lots of seafood options along with potatoes(Not Fries) and other sides that are gf."
  • (87)
    24 safety ratings
    2039 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "I’ll make a special trip to Cocoa Beach just to eat here again."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    220 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
    $$$ • French Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I got some gf bread, df scallops from the appetizer menu, and the snapper dish with no butter."
  • (15)
    5 safety ratings
    401 Florida Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
    $$ • Barbecue Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The staff are so understanding for celiac and changed gloves and surfaces immediately."
  • (1)
    4265 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "They were understanding of me needing to avoid anything with gluten."
  • (2)
    207 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Tortilla Chips, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Amazing authentic tacos, guacamole, and salsa, 99% of the menu is naturally gluten free."
  • (1)
    3425 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Hotel
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Muffins

    Featured review snippet "I'd love it if more hotels had this level of safe gluten free options."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    9 Rosa L Jones Dr, Cocoa, FL 32922
    $ • Coffee Shop, Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "Quick walk to/from historic cocoa village."
  • (1)
    100 Harrison St, Cocoa, FL 32922
    $$ • Thai Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Pad Thai, Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "I am an extremely sensitive celiac and have eaten here with no problems three times without any cross contamination."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    5410 Murrell Rd #211, Rockledge, FL 32955
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Great service. Knowledgeable about gluten and celiac. Delicious pizza 🤍"
  • (6)
    5 safety ratings
    5675 N Atlantic Ave #117, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry

    Featured review snippet "Staff is knowledgeable about gluten and lots to choose from."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    24 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Burgers with the gluten free bun are a solid pick."
  • (24)
    15 safety ratings
    222 N 1st St, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cookies, Wraps

    Featured review snippet "Love this place even more since I've been diagnosed with celiac."
  • (9)
    7 safety ratings
    7900 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
    $$ • Asian Fusion Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry, Fried Rice, Naan, Dessert, Risotto & more

    Featured review snippet "Myself and my daughters have celiac."
  • (17)
    4 safety ratings
    2025 Murrell Rd, Rockledge, FL 32955
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pizza, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "The owner talks to everyone and shared he has celiac."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    316 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cider, Pizza, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "I have highly symptomatic celiac disease and have never once had a reaction out of at least 10 occasions I’ve been here."
  • (39)
    7 safety ratings
    247 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $ • Specialty Store
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream, Cookies, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "And they warmed up the GF cookie they had and made me a little sundae."
  • (23)
    13 safety ratings
    2 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Salad, Bread/Buns, Steak, Cider & more

    Featured review snippet "Discussed celiac with the server and had good seafood with no reaction."
  • (12)
    6 safety ratings
    6615 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Salad, Beer, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "The staff was very familiar with Celiac. I loved the pesto shrimp dish."
  • 34. Wabi-Sabi

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    455 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
    $$ • Asian Fusion Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pho, Sushi

  • (9)
    7 safety ratings
    2270 Town Center Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940
    $ • Greek Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "At the counter I requested their gluten free menu and asked that they note my gluten allergy; the host requested that each server and preparer review the order and the notes about allergens before she placed it."
  • (1)
    1341 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortilla Chips, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Great Mexican and Cuban food including chips in a dedicated fryer"
  • (1)
    8660 Astronaut Blvd #100, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
    Market
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ramen, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "They have a make your own ramen station with a couple of gluten free options for noodles."
  • (1)
    2338 Citadel Way Ste #102, Melbourne, FL 32940
    $$ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls

    Featured review snippet "Their teriyaki sauce does not contain gluten."
  • (11)
    6 safety ratings
    480 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The can do 90% of their menu GF, servers are all so knowledgeable and I felt safe here!"
  • 40. Poke Fin

    (5)
    5 safety ratings
    4295 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Poke Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Poke

    Featured review snippet "Each gluten free item is marked."
  • (1)
    2270 Town Center Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940
    $ • Dessert Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cookies

    Featured review snippet "Wonderful gluten free gelato and macaroons!"
  • (7)
    5 safety ratings
    700 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32953
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

  • (3)
    2221 Town Center Ave #115, Melbourne, FL 32940
    $$ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad

  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    2328 Citadel Way #104, Melbourne, FL 32940
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Outstanding breakfast! Lots of GF options."
  • (17)
    2 safety ratings
    505 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Hash Browns, Omelets

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free menu was clear about what substitutions needed to be made or if an item was gluten free as is."
  • (28)
    19 safety ratings
    950 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes, Bread/Buns, Toast, French Toast

    Featured review snippet "They did let us know that they don’t have a dedicated gluten free kitchen, but did take precautions to limit cross contamination."
  • (39)
    20 safety ratings
    610 Glen Cheek Dr, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Steak, Risotto, Pies

    Featured review snippet "Both me and my daughter (10) have celiacs and enjoyed the food with no issues."
  • (13)
    3 safety ratings
    75 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "I ordered the gluten free cinnamon roll pancakes."
  • (13)
    6 safety ratings
    249 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortilla Chips

    Featured review snippet "The waitress I've had are always very knowledgeable about celiac and make sure to communicate it to the chef."
  • (1)
    6365 N Wickham Rd #107, Melbourne, FL 32940
    $$ • Asian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "Wonderful GF rice noodles dishes"

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