The service was lovely and as someone with coeliac disease, I felt very safe eating here (the server let me know that the original owner’s wife is celiac, and so that made me feel like they would have a good understanding of cross-contamination). The eggs and hashbrowns were just OK and the chicken sausage and the pancake that I had were pretty good.
They have a different singular gluten-free option each week, but they are in the same display as their gluten donuts and the only separation is the wooden trays that they’re displayed on. I asked and all donuts are made in-house, but the man at the register couldn’t answer about if there is separation in time and space for the preparation of the gluten free donut flavor, as well how well the mixing bowls, ovens, and equipment are cleaned before making of the gluten-free donut. I chose to eat a chocolate donut which was delicious and didn’t get sick that day but I did have swollen joints a few days later but it could have been from any number of restaurants I ate at in the days before it started, so it IS risky. Cross-contamination is just evident… everywhere.
Great gluten free options with a well labeled menu. Our Waiter said everything that goes in the fryer is gluten free (fried chicken, potatos, fries, etc)
Good prices too
The staff were friendly and new exactly what precautions needed to be followed when I told them I had celiac disease. The menu has items that are marked as Gluten free or can be made Gluten free. Great atmosphere and yummy food!
4462 Mission Blvd Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
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Brianna Hunter
Literally my favorite coffee shop in PB. The BEST clean eating gluten free bakery items and you'd never know. Their coffee is also low acid and SO good!!!
I sought this place out during a short trip to San Diego because it’s seed-oil free, is committed to using organic and whole ingredients, and has lots of gluten-free options.
Parakeet Café did not disappoint. I ordered their eggs and salmon w/ gluten free toast, and the acai bowl….they were both so good that I went I ordered the exact same thing at the Coronado location later that day. The staff were also nice.
Several items in the bakery display were labelled gluten free, but when went to eat them, we discovered they weren't actually gluten free. The panna cotta was atop a wheat cake, for example. The lack of care for these details means I'd recommend anyone with dietary restrictions to avoid this establishment
Sophia is such a sweetheart! I have celiac disease and she helped me pick out some gluten free treats. After ringing me up she complimented my necklace and told me to have a great day. Will be back!!
Love that this spot has healthy options and includes whether or not items on the menu are gluten free and dairy free. They also have a lot meals catered towards high protein.
I visited this cafe while on vacation with my girlfriend & I wish I could take it home with me! The menu was creative. The london fog is finished with charcoal. They offered a lot of gluten free items. I had the most delicious gluten free pastries here. The coffee was great & the cafe itself is very chic. The patrons were fun to listen to & mesh with. There were a lot of regulars. We ordered the flower child & the encinitas on gluten free bread. The bread was dense & dry, but overall okay for gf bread. I would like to try more of their menu next time. We will definitely visit when we come back to San Diego!
Cute. Cozy. Local cafe serving Cuban coffee and pastries like guava cheese danishes, Cuban pie and even gluten free. They have Cafe con leche that tastes just like they do it in Miami (I’ve never been to Cuba). Great location in old Ocean Beach. I walked over after shopping at Target. Desserts are so yummy and look pretty too.
A must while in SD
We got it delivered and it was still wonderful.
The lox bagel is a must try, without a doubt. Even the gluten free bagel is perfectly soft and ample enough for a bagel sandwich.
One of the best black / white cookies I've ever had, don't skip it!
I am absolutely OBSESSED with Vili’s, as is every single person I’ve ever introduced them to. So much so that I had them cater for my bridal party the morning of my wedding!!! Needless to say my bridesmaids were beyond stoked. As a health conscious foodie who wants my food/drinks to be BOTH healthy & delicious, Vili’s hits the spot EVERY SINGLE TIME. Their lattes, matcha, smoothie bowls, vitality shots, avocado toasts, and don’t even get me started on their oat bars, they’re all so. freaking. good. I’m allergic to both dairy and gluten and yet I can eat virtually everything on their menu. They always offer high quality ingredients that leave you feeling great AND taste like an indulgence. They are THE reason I come to OB. Grab a drink & a snack for your walk along Sunset Cliff’s. And thank me later!
So you want/need a place with spacious, calming ambiance inside seating, as well as outside seating? You need to bring 15 friends?, well, they got you with plenty of room! ~Or maybe you meet one friend but have three hour’s worth of catching up to do? ~This is The Place! ~Where they have amazing vegan, gluten free donuts with chocolate frosting that tastes like a 5 star Michelin Bakery, haha!! Or maybe a beyond perfect raspberry square with a light buttery shortbread dough and perfection on the crumble topping which is not overly sweet that would please your Scottish Grandmom? How about awesome sandwiches, great toasted and cream cheese bagels, or Topo Chico if you don’t want coffee or tea?? AND Kind and cheerful waitstaff~Yes! We have been to many, many coffee shops/cafes around SD! So many seem to get their baked goods from Bread and Cie, which is ok, but super repetitive! I cannot say enough about this place. It is That Great! You will not be disappointed! Lastly there is a super cool little plant nursery that has wonderful succulent plants among others! There are also nice art cards and a small selection of gifts offered there! Enjoy!!
Amazing restaurant! The waitress told us that the owner has celiac, so many items are gluten free or can be made gluten free! I had the fish and chips, which they said are completely GF, and there’s no shared fryer with gluten containing items! The only modification I needed to make was asking to not have the malt vinegar on my plate.
The food, service, and atmosphere are amazing! The only drawback of this Cafe is the hours of operation. It's in an office building, and in a very commercial part of the city so I totally understand but I also wish I had the option of swinging by and grabbing dinner before I head home.
I had a Mediterranean salad that was very well portioned, filling and delicious. They made it to order so it's totally gluten friendly and dairy free.
I would absolutely recommend this place for lunch to relax or a lunch meeting. They also sell GIANT bags of Cafe Moto coffee and support several other local brands which I love. Check them out!
Super cute coffee shop. The sandwiches were amazing- specifically the avocado turkey sandwich. If you’re gluten free, they have gf bread as well! Highly recommend stopping by here.
Gluten free waffle cone and ice cream.... felt like I was I Heaven!!! Such a special treat.... YUMMY!!! Thank you for having gluten-free options... especially the gluten-free waffle cones!!!
Their Vegan pastries are amazing!! They also have delicious specialty coffees. I love their Milano cappuccino which is like a mocha, and they have a jasmine matcha which is heavenly. They also have a lot of gluten free food options!
Loved coming here for breakfast while we were in town. Highly recommend. And they have gluten free waffles. Call beforehand in case they are sold out though. Even the kids loved their breakfast. I'm not a waffle person but I had to have their waffles. They are that good.
Been bringing my networking group here- friendly & lots of options for those with special dietary needs (gluten or dairy free), but also yummy stuff. Haven’t tried but their scone with creme Fraiche & honey looks ah-mazing!
First time in (been wanting to try this place for months, but it's always packed). Service was good, Bloody Mary was great. Nice atmosphere, super comfy booth seating with a retro vibe. Was sad to find limited vegan options. Opted for the vegan egg veggie scramble w/gluten free toast. Sadly, underwhelmed by the scramble and the toast was not the best (I've tried many different GF breads, this was not good). The guava preserves were divine, so there's that. I wanted to get the hashbrowns, but the server said they're pre-made with cheese so I couldn't get those. My BF got the dirty hashbrowns and said they were decent. He said the carbonara tasted like they used powdered cheese.
This is probably one of my favorite coffee shops in San Diego! Where do I begin...well first let me say I have a very up and down relationship with coffee (body doesn't always react well to it 😞) but I LOVE COFFEE! And my absolute favorite coffee drink of all time happens to be sold here, The BB Code 👑. It's cold brew coffee with their house made banana milk 🤤. Now I can't always have it because it's cold brew and I get kind of jittery with too much caffeine 😆 but it is amazing! I get mine with chocolate sauce on the inside of the cup. I also like matcha and their orange creamsicle matcha is probably the best matcha drink I've ever had (unfortunately it's a seasonal drink) but hopefully they bring it back 🙏. They also bake all their pastries in house lots of unique flavors but everything I've ever tried has been great! Plus they always have a few gluten free/vegan options daily which my son loves (he's on a strict diet). And lastly the staff is super friendly, they always make you feel welcome. I love this place and always look forward to my Friday forum trip.
Came here 3 times in 5 days on our vacation! I’m very picky with my coffee / espresso and when I tell you this place is amazing, you gotta believe me! The snickerdoodle latte (1/2 sweet) was SO GOOD. I wish I could get one everyday. The iced americanos are also good, very smooth not bitter at all. The gluten free bakery items (we aren’t gluten free but wanted what they had) were amazing!! The atmosphere is great. Service was fast all days, but Saturday was definitely busy. Line out the door but worth the wait! Go walk along mission beach boardwalk with your delicious coffee! Highly recommend !
A nice dog friendly casual dining restaurant. Excellent food, fun beverages & a dog menu! I appreciated the sugar free mocha option and the gluten free muffins.
The self-serve coffee outside while you wait was very nice. We had to wait 30 minutes longer than quoted for a table but otherwise everything was great.
This "coffee boutique" is a definite must -stop if you're in North Park.
I had the Mexican mocha - YUM! I'd always wondered about the quality of Abuelita chocolate since I'm still discovering more and more about Mexican. But, OMG, it was fire! The lusciousness of that chocolate...wow! I need to head straight to the store and get some of it!
My husband had the mocha with Reeces. Peanut butter explosion! He was a happy guy. My mom enjoyed a decaf Americano, which she described as "not bitter and very hot."
Please take note that the parking situation is a challenge, putting it mildly. I have an 80-year-old mother and my own disability to take into consideration. I wish I'd known about the parking and entrance behind the store.That said, we were able to park around the corner, which was only a few steps away.
It has a nice vibe to it. The menu is very vegan and gluten-free friendly, including the donuts! We would've stayed, but we had take-out in the car; otherwise, we would've stayed. Definitely have to keep this on the list.
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