Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free at Off The Wall Kids — Drop-In Food & Party Options (London Ontario)
My kid is dairy-free — can we actually eat there, or do we pack everything and sneak it in?"
We get this email a lot. Usually right after someone has already Googled **things to do in London** with kids and landed on our indoor playground — volcano slide, donut slide, jumping pillow, the whole list — and then remembered the dietary piece at 10:47pm.
We are Off The Wall Kids at 539 First St in East London (Argyle, near Fanshawe College). We are an indoor playground **and** a licensed restaurant. That second part is why outside food is not allowed for drop-in (formula, water, and baby food are the exceptions). It is also why we **can** offer gluten-free and dairy-free options from our kitchen with procedures parents with allergies actually care about.
This post is the drop-in and party guide for GF/DF families — separate from our full party food policy, which covers outside cake, loot bags, and the health-unit story: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/birthday-party-food-at-off-the-wall-kids-outside-food-cakes-allergies
Things to do in London when food allergies matter
A lot of **things to do in London** with kids are play-only — you drive somewhere, burn energy, then hunt for a restaurant that fits your crew. We built the opposite: one stop where play and food live under one roof and one allergy policy.
On a normal visit you can still hit every major activity in the building — **volcano slide**, **donut slide**, **tubing slide**, **jumping pillow**, **ballistics arena**, **ninja obstacles**, **toddler area**, **plasma car track** — then eat in our seating area without leaving for a second stop. Full activity guide: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/things-to-do-in-london-at-off-the-wall-kids-indoor-activities
Broader London family activities: offthewallkids.ca/things-to-do-with-kids-london-ontario
Drop-in visits — what GF/DF families need to know first
**No outside food or drink** past the admission counter except formula, water, and baby food. That includes "just a snack from home" and special cookies you baked for your child. We know that feels strict. It is how we keep traceability for every allergy in the building — not just yours.
**You can order from our concession.** Full menu with photos and current prices: offthewallkids.ca/menu
Concession overview: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/what-we-serve-at-off-the-wall-kids-concession-pizza-london
Ask at the counter when you arrive if you need help choosing for a drop-in lunch. Email specific allergy questions before you come: info@offthewallkids.com
Gluten-free & dairy-free pizza (parties and orders)
We source **Dairy Free / Gluten Free cheese pizza**. When we make it:
Cooked in our oven on its own tray Separate from other pizza on the line Clean paddle, clean cutter, fresh gloves, its own box — not touching regular pizza
That separation matters. A lot of "we have GF pizza" answers at other places skip the cross-contact details. We do not.
GF/DF pizza is available for **party orders** — order through info@offthewallkids.com when you are planning party food. Party hosts can also order regular pizza, platters, and more from our kitchen; package food credit applies at end of party.
Party booking: offthewallkids.ca/kids-birthday-parties-london-ontario
Gluten-free & dairy-free cake (parties)
We offer **Dairy Free / Gluten Free cake** for parties — arrives **sealed from the manufacturer**. Order through info@offthewallkids.com.
Outside cake from an inspected bakery is still allowed in your **booked party room only** (receipt required) for standard birthday packages — that is a separate path from our GF/DF cake. Full outside-cake rules: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/birthday-party-food-at-off-the-wall-kids-outside-food-cakes-allergies
Nuts and manufacturer disclaimers
We do not bring nuts in or prep with nuts in our kitchen. We cannot guarantee every manufactured ingredient never contacted nuts at a supplier facility — no kitchen can promise that for every packaged product. We limit exposure where we can. Email info@offthewallkids.com with specific questions before party day or a first drop-in visit.
Drop-in vs party — quick split
**Drop-in play** — order from the concession menu at the counter. No outside food except formula, water, baby food. Unlimited play in the facility until we close once admitted.
**Birthday party** — food from our kitchen; GF/DF pizza and cake ordered by email. Outside inspected bakery cake/cupcakes allowed in party room only. 90 minutes in the private party room on schedule; guests may keep playing in the facility until we close.
Walk-in guide: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/walk-in-play-at-off-the-wall-kids-london-ontario
Planning things to do in London with a GF/DF kid — practical tips
**Email before you book a party** if GF/DF pizza or cake is on the menu — info@offthewallkids.com
**Read the full menu** online so you know what the rest of the family can order alongside: offthewallkids.ca/menu
**Sign waivers at home** — digital good 12 months: offthewallkids.ca/waiver
**Socks for everyone** past admission — grip socks $3.54 at the counter
**First visit checklist**: offthewallkids.ca/first-visit-guide
Rainy-day or hot-day **things to do in London** without a second food stop: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/rainy-day-activities-for-kids-in-london-ontario
Quick GF/DF rapid-fire
Outside snacks for drop-in? **No** (formula, water, baby food OK). GF/DF pizza? **Yes** — separate prep; order for parties via email. GF/DF cake? **Yes** — sealed from manufacturer; order via email. Outside bakery cake at a party? **Booked party room only** — inspected kitchen + receipt. Nut-free kitchen prep? **We do not use nuts** — email for manufacturer-specific questions. Play still the same? **Yes** — every activity, one building.
Questions? **519-914-0551** or **info@offthewallkids.com**
Allergy planning should not talk you out of a full afternoon indoors. The volcano slide does not care about gluten. Your job is tell us what you need at the counter or by email — ours is feed your crew safely and let them run.