Top 31 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Monterey

Nece's GF

25 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Sarah Wallace
Sarah Wallace
Visiting Monterey for the weekend and was looking for a gluten-free cafe to grab some lunch. Ended up at Nece's GF and YUM! The ancient grain bread I chose for my sandwich was superb, the snickerdoodle cookie was just the right amount of sweet, and my dog got all the love while we were sitting outside on the patio. Definitely will return next time I'm in town. :)

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Manasiri’s Crepes & sandwiches

321 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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K G
K G
The crepes are great, I am pretty sure all of them can be made gluten free. You do have to pay a bit more, but I think it is worth it.

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Fish Hopper

700 Cannery Row Suite K, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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andrew mulcock
andrew mulcock
Lovely gluten free offerings , as well as fish and steaks , with a fantastic view over the sea, watching the sea lions catch food.

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Lilly Mae's Cinnamon Rolls

700 Cannery Row # H, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Lauren
Lauren
I've been coming to this place for years now. The manager is a friend at this point. I love the quality of the food, from the pastries to the savory offerings, and my gluten free / celiac folks can eat here too! Delicious and worth every penny. Thanks Lilly Mae's!

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The Wild Plum Cafe

731 Munras Ave suite b, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Robynn Lin Fredericks
Robynn Lin Fredericks
As a healthy-foodie type who is also gluten sensitive, this place was a fabulous find! All organic with amazing natural choices, for both vegetarian and paleo, and obviously, cautious about food allergy prep! Staff was beyond friendly and food was delicious! We will def make this a go-to spot when in town!

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Rosine's Restaurant

434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Cindy Ziegelman
Cindy Ziegelman
Gluten free friendly. Amazing food and they have a cookbook for $38😏

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Sur Burger

409 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Skye
Skye
Great burger joint with some perfectly seared hamburgers, and a really nice staff and atmosphere. Excellent Gluten Free bun also, top notch all around.

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Namaste India Bistro

538 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Péter Jumpy
Péter Jumpy
The all you can section’s food selections was so delicious, the waiters so helpful and so friendly.My wife on a speciel diet no milk, and gluten free stuff, so they served extra sides for her, without extra cost!!

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Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

794 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Catherine Yavorsky
Catherine Yavorsky
What a gluten free find. The waitress/cook/?owner knows gluten free and we had a delicious meal. I had their homemade smoked turkey lentil soup. My boyfriend had their smoked Tri-tip with grilled veggies and finished with bananas foster. So delicious that I ate to much. Love the unique funky atmosphere of 60’s albums on the wall. I would love to attend when they have live music but alas we are only here for a couple of days. However will return tomorrow for some of the other gluten free items on their menu like borscht.

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Ambrosia India Bistro - Monterey

565 Abrego St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Katie Hazdovac
Katie Hazdovac
I used to really love this place. I have celiac disease, and almost all of their items are gluten free. They’ve always been pretty willing to accommodate me, and I considered this one of my staple spots. Unfortunately, after many times eating there successfully, I was glutened and got super sick. When I tried to discuss this with them, they showed very little compassion and basically hung up on me. So disappointing.

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Tarpy's Roadhouse

2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy Ste #1, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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benjamin busibenny
benjamin busibenny
Great place for a friends/family sit down dinner! The people working there are really nice. Lots of Gluten Free food well marked on the menu. Dog Friendly too!

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MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company

467 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Kaileigh Bautista
Kaileigh Bautista
We always enjoy our meals at MidiCi! Their meatball appetizer is super delish. They make some of the BEST gluten free pizza dough we’ve had and probably the best on the peninsula. I get the regular Neapolitan with the bbq chicken & mushroom truffle prosciutto and it’s perfect. The pizza size is nice too, good for sharing with two people or one hungry person (my hubby lol) the staff are very friendly and attentive. I want to come back for the tiramisu night next


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Melville Tavern

484 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Mariell Rahmani
Mariell Rahmani
Absolutely loved it! I had a gluten free pepperoni pizza and it tasted great 👍

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Alvarado Street Brewery

426 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Jo Bunnell Thompson
Jo Bunnell Thompson
Went for the beer stayed for the burger. Fantastic meal and a great gluten free offering!

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Montrio

414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Mary Nower
Mary Nower
The food here was fantastic but what really makes the experience is the staff, who were friendly, accommodating and absolutely delightful. As a coeliac vegetarian, they were very accommodating and were prepared to alter the dish I wanted to make it both! This shows they cook everything fresh and the chefs know their stuff. Would definitely recommend, just a bit on the pricey side ($30-50 for a main)

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Turn 12 Bar & Grill

400 Tyler St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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DC Campanella
DC Campanella
The atmosphere was good, but personally I found the food slightly lacking. I got a cup of lobster corn chowder that I thought was just ok. And a Caesar salad that was very good. Not to many gluten free options on the menu...

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The C Restaurant + Bar

750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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fre fri
fre fri
WARNING allergies dietary requirements are not taken seriously, they served us nuts despite repeatedly telling them about nut allergy + gluten to guests with celiac. (!!!) Menu doesn't even accurately list ingredients, multiple waiters and kitchen staff got it wrong and I didn't realize until I had already started eating. Date night ended in allergic reaction and having to take out the epipen.

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Schooners Monterey

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Mike Brown
Mike Brown
First time and I will be going back. Not very gluten friendly.

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Pelican Pizza

522 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Alicia Baker
Alicia Baker
Excellent! Chocolate chip cookies are perfect. We had a pepperoni pizza and a gluten free pizza. Both were very good. So many topping options. Definitely recommend!

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El Torito

600 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Robert Hofmann
Robert Hofmann
Reasonably priced option with ample parking in this otherwise expensive tourist town. Thank you to Danitza, our very friendly and attentive server, when we visited for dinner earlier this month. She kindly helped us with the gluten-free options (and drink specials). Yes, the food was very good and generous portions, but we most appreciated her personable service. Not far from the Monterey Bay Aquarium (hence the albatross picture).

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Mission19 Taqueria

598 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Elizabeth Metz
Elizabeth Metz
The kindest staff and best food. Great music and short wait!! Cant wait to come back soon. Gluten free options and Non GMO the guacamole is fresh

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Denny's

300 Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Noelle Stanger
Noelle Stanger
Surprised to see gluten free options. Excellent service, decent breakfast.

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Lalla Grill Oceanside

654 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Ann Sen
Ann Sen
Racism at its finest. I would not recommend going here if you are person of color. Was treated a little differently because of my Caucasian husband. Ruined my Dads birthday. My husband still gave a great tip. The waiter was very attentive with the people behind us who have insufferable food sensitivity needs. I have traveled the world & this is the first place a birthday mention was ignored. He even asked us ARE YOU SHARING THE ENTREE when what we ordered is double the amount and price of the gluten sensitive customers. Food & ambiance is ok for a costal California restaurant. My husband spot with golf friends but will not recommend and will never come back here.

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Jacks Monterey

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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No MSG No Garlic Foodie
No MSG No Garlic Foodie
It's always a hopeful sign when vegan (V) and gluten free (GF) are clearly identified. That's the reason I chose Jacks at the Portola Hotel in Old Monterey. There were more than one item I can order. We selected a salad, The Sesame Ginger Bowl without the hoisin sauce, a side of fried tofu for protein, and the Turkey Pot Pie. Both items were delicious. The server forgot about the fried tofu, but when it finally came, it was oil soaked and not very enjoyable. The salad was enjoyable. The Turkey Pot Pie came with a spoon because it was kind of soupy inside, but enough turkey and very delicious. The hotel interior was nicely designed by the ambience at our table was not as nice because it felt like a low end sports bar. If we came back to Monterey or Pacific Grove again, we would definitely dine here.

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Coastal Kitchen

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Albert J The Untamed Chef
Albert J The Untamed Chef
How this is not a Michelin 2 star restaurant is beyond me... From the moment you walk into the coastal kitchen you get a sense of ease with the ocean the real ocean as your background you know you're in for something very special. Complimented with some of the most fresh seafood I've ever had in my life while looking at the ocean is a very surreal experience and to make it better when the host comes and brings you a pair of binoculars so you really feel incapulated in the whole experience of the ocean in Monterey. Starting off with 4 small bites some of the most memorable bites I'll ever eat in my life and never forget. Then begins the actual dinner 5 courses Some of the most creative and delicious food I've ever had definitely not stuffy just well done and perfectly cooked. I also added the fresh pasta course because it sounded so great and they did not skim at all on the Truffles. The dessert was a play on toast and jam and a deconstructed version of it that was so well executed truly a remarkable experience celebrating my 15 year anniversary with my Beautiful wife something we will never forget. We have eaten at some of the best Restaurants in the Country including Atelier Crenn, Manresa, Providence, MÚlisse, Saison, Californios, Canlis Bouchon, Localis, Miller & Lux, Protégé. & I am more than convinced that Coastal Kitchen is Among The Best. As a Chef I can respect what this Chef and his team are doing and fully understand the complexity in working with very Fresh Seafood and keeping the flavors pure & beautiful... (Thank you for accommodating my wife's Gluten-Free alergy.) Thanks again Coastal Kitchen for making our Anniversary very Special. ~ Chef Albert J ~

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Estéban Restaurant, Local's Favorite, Open for Grab & Go Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, Indoor & Outdoor Patio Dining!

700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Brenda Prince
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Woody’s At The Airport

Terminal, 200 Fred Kane Dr, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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Julie Lamm
Julie Lamm

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Cella Restaurant & Bar

525 Polk St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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lesli preuss
lesli preuss
I wish we could them 50 stars!! This restaurant is top notch in every possible way and we cannot wait to return for another incredible dining experience. Their grilled octopus is one of the best you will ever have. The scallops were perfection. The salads fresh, delicious and refreshing while also being very flavorful. And the desserts!!! Make it to the desserts!! And in addition to all of this they have a multitude of gluten free options. Heaven. Thank you to the chef and staff for what you do!!

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