Top 17 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Waimea

Sylvia Chavez

I am Los Angeles, where there are many fabulous Mexican Restaurants. Considering we are in Hawaii. The food was fresh and delicious. The fish was delicious. Everything is made fresh. If you have an issue with Gluten, it is Gluten Free 💯💃👍

Jennifer Bleckley

This is a wonderful restaurant for anyone, but especially if you are a foodie. Homemade, high quality ingredients, put together in ways that you would never have the skill/thought to do at home. Think: Food & Wine on the Island. Skip splurging on an expensive Manta ray tour, or something touristy like that. Splurge here. This is a small restaurant, but talk to the owner/server, tell her what you want to eat, and let her suggest something for you, and then just say "yes". Side note/bonus: all desserts are gluten free, and gluten free dishes (not just salads, pasta). Yesterday included Lilikoi cookies, chocolate cake, and one other item I cannot recall. My recommended order for a table of 3 or 4: Mortadella and burrata appetizer, any salad, and the squid ink dish (add the slow roasted octopus on top). It's the picture with the oblong dish (not round). Then, one of each dessert, and whatever mocktail they are serving. Enjoy!

James Shaffer

Zoë Friedman

Island Taco is the perfect lunch spot en route to Waimea Canyon. Located on the south side of Kauai, about 30 minutes from Waimea Canyon, island taco has great food and fast and friendly service. Lots of gluten free and vegan options that are safe for celiac! The woman at Island Taco was extremely knowledgeable about gluten cross-contamination and she directed me on how to order so as to be safe! I ordered the mahi mahi tacos on corn tortillas with salsa and refried beans instead of chips (the chips are fried in a fryer with gluten). The tacos were delicious, flavorful, and loaded with cabbage, rice, and mahi! The refried beans were flavorful and creamy. Delicious and satisfying lunch before a day of hiking! My two friends ordered the tofu burritos which were delicious! My one friend is vegan and was happy that the tofu and beans and rice were all vegan! With fast and friendly service, it was so refreshing to eat at a spot that was so understanding of dietary restrictions. There are covered picnic tables outside, so you can enjoy your tacos in the island breeze. Highly recommend Island Taco!

Amanda Venturino

If you're not staying at this resort, skip this restaurant. It was fine but it wasn't that special. You're really paying for the view and the ambiance. The food was fine, but for the price it wasn't really that great. It was simple, not special and the portions were very small. I was initially excited about this place since they mentioned all dishes can be made gluten free, but some of them just could not. So it was fine, but I would skip it.

Kerry Johnson

Emi

The food was solid overall, especially the BBQ chicken, which was tender, juicy, and not dry at all. Ordering is done through a QR code, so there’s limited chance to ask questions upfront. I spoke with staff to confirm gluten-free options due to Celiac and nut allergies. I was told the BBQ meats, rice, chilli, and side salad (no croutons) with balsamic dressing are gluten-free. The coleslaw and cilantro lime dressing are not GF, though that may have been a mistake, as they were unsure if mayo or ketchup contained gluten, which they typically don’t. Both BBQ sauces were confirmed gluten-free. Would still recommend double-checking in person, as ingredient info may change. Avoid anything fried due to a shared fryer. You can also note allergies during the online order process. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.

Kathleen Fix

Heidi Jolynne Garrett

I have to give some love to this place as their food was absolutely amazing especially for someone looking for gluten free options. This photo isn’t the best, but it does show their gluten free bread substitution which is obviously next level with the seeds. It felt homemade or at least locally made with high quality ingredients. I was honestly expecting udi’s or some other crappy gf substitute, but this bread was amazing! I got the MOA sandwich and the pesto on it was Divine! I also had their matcha latte which was very good as well. I also saw but did not try a lot of their vegan and gluten free baked goods in the case. Also, I have never had sweet potato salad before here. It was so yummy! 5 stars for this cute little spot!

Nicole Dietz

Staff was helpful and menu was clearly listed for gluten free items that didn’t include cross contamination issues.

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