Top 15 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Enjoy in Cambridge

Max

Lots of interesting food but I wouldn't go here if you are coeliac because they can't promise there's been no cross contamination (due to the chicken alternative Seitan). The strawberry milkshake was the best I've had in a while.

Jacquelyn Whiting

Delicious! SO many gluten free options. What a find.

Max Cooperman

I personally had a great experience here, especially as someone who can’t eat gluten - here’s what you should know. I personally think everything is very consistent, but the sweet treats are where they really shine. Bacon and eggs both tasted good and high quality, but very obviously not the most fresh. The guava pao de queijo really surprised me, its gluten free and filled with a smooth, sweet guava jam on the inside. The taste teleported me back to the same satisfying taste of some guava cookies I ate in Costa Rica. The WAFFLES. They’re mochi waffles and they’re gluten free, I couldn’t get enough of them. The matcha was nice and soothing, a perfect way to top off the meal.

julia s

lots of amazing gluten free options that were delicious. food comes with a marked “allergen” tooth pick to ensure.

Esperanza Hunt

Barbara White

Wouldn’t put a GF bagel through the celiac toaster because I’m only Gluten intolerant. I havent been diagnosed with Celiac because I’ve been GF for another disease. Owner didn’t care he said it was difficult to get the toaster out and took too long.

Katrina Berlo

gluten free/ celiac safe options

Angi Horn

We were very pleased with our visit. Amazing service and the food was great. Much bigger portions than we were expecting, we ordered way too much! My niece is gluten free and the server marked up the menu to show exactly what was gf or could be modified to be gf. Amazing service! We had the ubiquitous kale salad, burrata that comes with sweet potato bread (gf bread also available), grilled broccoli with hummus, and roasted potatoes. Both the cocktails and cocktails were great too!

Rachel Jones

I got the Halloumi & Sunny-Side Breakfast Sandwich, an Iced Pistachio Latte, and a Raspberry Yogurt Meringue Cloud. The staff were friendly, the service was quick, and they were informed regarding gluten, asking if it was a preference or allergy for the sandwich. I LOVED the meringue cloud and coffee, and like my sandwich, though the egg and halloumi were not particularly seasoned. The gf bread though was quite good, as it wasn’t crumbly or filled with holes, and it was only slightly smaller than a typical slice of bread. Overall, I would 100% come back here, especially for the baked goods, coffee, and atmosphere!

Paige Farrin

Negligent with allergies!!! I explained I have gluten and dairy allergies which was written on the ticket and the person preparing the food was handling bread and immediately touched my food without changing gloves. If I hadnt looked up as it happened I would have gotten severely ill. I pointed it out and explained again that it's a severe allergy and would need them to change gloves and they still tried to give me the same bowl. Definitely not safe for people with actual allergies!!!

Nicole Alimena

Great gluten free options, if you’re gf!

Carlos Fuller

Molly Lorenz

Very disappointed to hear they are discontinuing their gluten free bread. I used to love eating here - I work nearby and would almost always choose it for lunch. I would bring it home for dinner for my family too. Truly disappointed to know I am not going back, especially after the less than helpful conversation with the robotic phone answering service and eventual human.

Velda Christensen

Morning caffeine was good. Could use more gluten free vegan options 😉

Barbara Ellis

Carlos Rappoport

Excellent service and very good quality of products, variety in gluten free. Recommended 😃😃😃

Sherri Antonuccio

This is the best place to enjoy a gluten free brownie. Wow! I have been to a few places in Boston and nothing compares to the brownie I purchased here. It is so big! The taste is amazing, so fudgy! You would never know it’s gluten free! I have also had their chocolate cream pie during the holidays and you can request that to be gluten free. The pie was beyond amazing. I will definitely be making it a part of our holiday celebrations. Anyone who is gluten intolerant knows how hard it is to find a place with excellent gluten free bakery items. I’m happy to say I have found the perfect place. Thank you and thank you for always being so friendly and kind.

Kerry-Ann Parsons

Karan was very helpful helping me substitute things to deal with my gluten, dairy, soy intolerances. Kudos to him! I had their cold pressed Beet juice and it was delicious. I ordered the Mexitali with falafel, egg and no avocado.

Tony D

Life Alive is a great place for healthy satisfying food in a calm atmosphere a short walk from Harvard Yard. The gluten free and vegan options are excellent. Portions are good. Service is friendly and most importantly seating is well-spaced and easy to find. A much better option that Tatte - healthier and without the smell of bacon fat

Kristen Bayreuther

They do have gf bagels but they’re frozen and need to be toasted. However they don’t have a dedicated toaster for said bagels.

B Lake

I love the gluten-free and vegan options. There was a variety and also options for everyone with different dietary preferences. I couldn't eat the French toast but it looked amazing when my friend had it. Also that craft lattes or to die for.

Josephine Nathanson

Lior Seidel

Marissa Gillis

Very nice restaurant all around. The service was wonderful and they accommodated my allergies (gluten and dairy) very well. They do not have a lot of GF and DF options but everything I had was wonderful. Would recommend!

Brenda Harris

Clyde Rodriquez

Elle Troeger

Atmosphere can be widely variable, depending on whether or not you drew the short straw. We were seated right away without a reservation on a Sunday around 1pm. There were several nicer tables available which is why we asked to be moved from the single DARKEST place in the dining room - right next to the bathroom. We were rewarded for asking with the single BEST seat in the house - upstairs, overlooking the front of the dining area. Reader, this is the brunch experience I was hoping for. Lots of natural light. Great spot to watch people from (you can even see out to the street and sidewalk). Not too loud on the upper level. It was a bit too chilly for outdoor seating. The food: My brunch date got a cortado with the burrata sandwich, noting the sourdough bread was exceptional. We both thought burrata - while wonderful - was a little too runny/drippy for sandwich format... but ideated about how to make it better. (Make it open face and poach an egg on top. Move it to the breakfast side of the menu.) I got the beet latte (hot) and it was tasty except the chocolate powder on top was an unhappy surprise. Next time, I will know to ask for no chocolate. What a strange combo: chocolate and beet. For food, I had the "beef and pickles" sandwich on gluten free bread. The gf bread held together pretty well and the mouthfeel was the okayest. It's not the amazing sourdough they have but it's a solid stand in. That pastrami / saurkraut / mustard / pickles palette is my jam, though, and this sandwich was great.

Pat Gallagher

Had good food and a good gluten free menu

Lloyd Dewitt

Shelly Payette

The food was very good, simple, perfectly cooked and seasoned and lots of it. I had an omelet that was cooked with a generous amount of vegetables and cheese and three tasty pieces of gluten free toast plus a large cappuccino. It was a great meal. The place is small, the wait staff are very kind and helpful, our food came quickly.

Gretchen Hare

Don Wu

Mark Lacher

Janie Jackson

Virginia Maselli

Dan Hamilton

Rosalina Warrick

Barry Shaw

Carrie Bell

Cathy Campbell

Anna Torres

David Butler