Gluten-Free at Universal Orlando: CityWalk, Volcano Bay and the Hotels (2027)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Your park days get the attention, but plenty of meals happen outside the main parks. Here is where gluten-free eating is easiest beyond the rides in 2027.
Free download: get my full 2027 gluten-free Universal Orlando guide. Send it to my inbox.
CityWalk
- Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. A separate, extensive gluten-free menu, including the Volcano Nachos and the Cheeseburger in Paradise on a gluten-free bun.
- Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food. The queso, tableside guacamole and salsa are gluten-free, plus tacos, enchiladas and fajitas.
- Bigfire. A wood-fired kitchen with a gluten-free fryer.
- The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, NBC Sports Grill and Brew, Hot Dog Hall of Fame, Bob Marley: A Tribute to Freedom and Moe's Southwest Grill. All listed with gluten-free fryers. Confirm when you order.
- VIVO Italian Kitchen. Guests report house-made gluten-free bread.
Volcano Bay
- Bambu. Burgers and chicken or mahi sandwiches on gluten-free buns, plus salads. It has a gluten-free fryer.
- Kohola Reef Restaurant and Social Club. Has a gluten-free fryer.
- The Feasting Frog. The nachos can be gluten-free without the chili. Tacos can go on lettuce.
Universal hotels
- Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The Bayliner Diner food court has a gluten-free section, a grill station guests describe as all gluten-free, gluten-free pizza and pasta, and chicken nuggets and fries from a dedicated fryer. A chef comes out for allergy orders.
- Hard Rock Hotel. The Kitchen serves a stir-fried cauliflower "rice" that is grain-free and gluten-free.
- Every Universal hotel. Ask any restaurant to speak with a chef or manager. Universal's culinary team can adapt meals across its hotels.
Get the full gluten-free guide, free
This post is one piece of my free 2027 Gluten-Free Universal Orlando Guide. The full guide covers every park and area, snacks, hotels, what is changing in 2027, and a pocket checklist for your phone.
New to eating gluten-free at Universal Orlando? Start with how to eat gluten-free at Universal Orlando in 2027. Want someone to plan the whole trip around how you eat? That is what I do, and it costs you nothing extra. Start your trip here.
Hi, I'm Jason Vaughn
Fat Tested Travel
I'm a plus size traveler and travel agent. I test theme park rides and cruises in person so you know what fits before you go. Get my ride guides for 40+ parks on the Fat Tested Guides page. More about me.
FatTestedTravel.com - All Rights Reserved 2026 & Beyond