Celiac safety profile
Flower Child
American Restaurant · Catering Service · Family Restaurant · Gluten Free Restaurant
1656 Boro Pl, McLean, VA 22102
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free Mac & Cheese (explicitly identified as a GF menu item)
- Gluten-free desserts such as lemon olive oil cake and gluten-free cookies (supported by multiple reviews indicating GF labeling and safety practices)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so there is an inherent cross-contamination risk in some kitchen processes.
- Reviews include both strong positive experiences and occasional reports of gluten exposure or reactions, often tied to specific locations or high-traffic times.
- Staff are frequently described as knowledgeable and willing to change gloves, note allergies, and use separate utensils/spaces when possible, but experiences can vary by moment and location.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.