diff --git a/cloud_functions/functions/src/synonyms/config.ts b/cloud_functions/functions/src/synonyms/config.ts
index 401aa9d9..c7f9aa37 100644
--- a/cloud_functions/functions/src/synonyms/config.ts
+++ b/cloud_functions/functions/src/synonyms/config.ts
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ const config = [
           client.generateSecuredApiKey(
             env.algolia.search, // Make sure to use a search key
             {
-              filters: `location:${location}`,
+              filters: `location:"${location}"`,
               restrictIndices: ["antlerBios"],
             }
           ),