Top 9 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Jacksonville

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This is one place where I can go to get safe gluten-free pastries and was really disappointed with my last experience. My wife and I went into the shop on 6/28 which is my birthday for me to get a few birthday treats. We were at the bakery counter while the worker was checking out a male customer. The male customer left and two women entered. My wife and I had been waiting at the counter where all the pastries are to order and so the other two women stood on the right hand side of us, closer to the door. The worker with purple hair proceeded to completely disregarded my wife and I and smiled, spoke and attempting to help the two women who had came in after only for them to tell the worker we were they first which the worker already knew and they proceeds to say “oh yes they were” and then comes over to us. This was so off putting and I really appreciate those two women who spoke up. That encounter really shifted the vibe of my day and I will not be returning. Also, the quality of the cupcakes were so poor, they had hardened. There’s no way they were fresh. To the worker, do better. Don’t make people feel small in a place where they are expecting equality. Thank you.

Kreston lee

Super helpful and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and celiac cross contamination. Our family member with celiac showed no issues after having their "magic waffle." Almond flour was a concern as well and they let us know their GF flour is rice based and vegan. They said they are proud of their GF blend and we agree that they should be. To go above and beyond for service, they asked when we would consume the waffles to know how much to cool them down and keep them from getting soggy. Its hard to find places so accommodating and polite, this is a gem you dont want to miss if you are GF or just craving a good waffle.

greg abaray

I have reviewed this exact location before and gave it five stars but I need to update it. It’s only worth three. Food wasn’t nearly half as good as it was last time. The sausage was dried out. The pancakes were average. I got the peach ones that were on special this month. My wife had gluten pre-pancakes, which were OK for gluten-free. Let’s be real here. But the waiter was rude. He was normally rude to us. He was rude to other people and they may be shortstaffed, but there’s no excuse to treat people like that. They need to be knocked down a notch accordingly.

Cali Bowers

Such a great find! They had amazing gluten free doughnuts, the matcha and chai were superb and the staff couldn't have been sweeter.

Danielle Wallace

My Mom and I love coming to Vale Foods!! They have many gluten and dairy free options!! My favorite bowl is sweet potato noodles, broccoli sweet potatoes, vale sauce, avocado, and vale sauce!! The employees are so friendly and nice!!

Melissa Davis

Excellent meal as always. Very accommodating towards gluten free. Our waiter was wonderful. Helped my mom pick out the perfect sandwich. Plenty of meat on our sandwiches, too. We had a corner table, nice and clean. Love the bakery selection l and vintage candies. Always a great time here.

Izzie Titberidze

The food was incredibly delicious. I'm gluten-free, so I got a potato bowl. You can build your own breakfast and add whatever you'd like. They do not have gluten-free bread on the menu, but their bowls were much better than a sandwich. Coffee was delicious, too.

Barry Steelman

Great muffins and gluten free muffins. Had both and both were amazing.

Brian Walsh

They have the best eggs Benedict around! Everything I've tried is amazing. I was shocked that I think I liked their gluten free pancakes better than their regular ones!

Julia Summers

Sara Vaughn

Delicious food. There are tons of gluten free choices. I got a chimichurri steak bowl and everything in it was so flavorful. I’ll definitely be back!

Blue Dulac

I fell in love with both the neighborhood and the restaurant. Their food is so good, and I can order almost anything I like due to the gluten free friendly substitutions. Instead of breaded chickun they grilled my soy curls unbreaded, substituted their house patty that has gluten for a Beyond burger, and served me both on GF buns. I was ecstatic!!! A restaurant where I can enjoy Plant-Based Comfort Food, then enjoy the fantastic nearby shops (I’ll share in upcoming posts) is everything my heart desires. 🥰 FYI: I caution anyone with Celiac’s disease that cross contamination is possible, and the fryer/grill are shared. Gluten Free Fried Pickles: This was the #1 reason I wanted to eat here. Yes, their menu is amazing, but I wasn’t sure I could enjoy much even with a gluten free bun as an option. However, fried pickles have long been a favorite that I haven’t enjoyed in almost a decade, and this is the first restaurant I’ve seen that has them. They were so good, I would order them, even if they didn’t have anything else I could eat. But, thankfully, they do! I had these as a side for the Buffalo Ranch Chickun, specifically prepared to be gluten friendly, per my request. It was absolutely delicious, and I cannot wait to eat it again! I'm also looking forward to another Black Cherry Tarragon Stubborn Soda because it was delicious. Murray Hillbilly has a laid-back atmosphere with books to read and games to play while you wait for your food. There’s even a small assortment of items to buy including t-shirts, hand-crafted hats, and a variety of eco-friendly items. I had to try on the crochet hats. They were absolutely adorable, and for those who don’t know I used to not be able to wear hats because I had too much hair. 😆 I loved that each one was different not just in color but in style, and it was neat to see how they each looked on me. Perhaps next time I’ll leave with one.

Adriana Lambert

Annette Harris

We stopped by another Broken Egg Café on a whim one morning. My gluten-free pancakes were very light and fluffy; I would definitely order those again. The sausage and eggs were also very tasty. However, the city grits were quite loose and more watery than I expected, so I probably wouldn’t choose those again. We also tried the spiked coffee, which was a bit strong; I think a little less alcohol would have improved it, as it was barely drinkable. We mentioned this to the waitress, and she noted that she tends to pour heavily, so if you enjoy a stronger drink, the spiked coffee might be for you. All in all, it was a good breakfast for a quick bite.

Edward Lemus

Maria Louise R

If you’re vegan and/or gluten free, you will love their choices. If you love olives, try Athena’s Gift which is a delicious gluten free, vegan sandwich. They also make their hummus in house. If that weren’t enough, check out the dessert options too!

David Tompkins

Tony Alvarez

Malice

Amazing location. The burger was great. I had to eat it bunless since I'm Gluten free, but it was delicious. The fries were also good. Not too greasy or anything. They also had gluten free muffins, which made me SO happy. I also tried one of their iced coffee lattes. They have milk alternatives also for us dairy sensitive folks. I think the best part about this place is the fact they hire special needs adults to work there. They were very kind and sweet. I love seeing them helping out and their coworkers being awesome working together with them too. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They also sell cups and other merch. Live music was being played too. All around a good time.

Augustus Peterson

Armand Burns

Angie Gordon

Adorable location. Great coffee. Gluten Free options available as well.

Virginia McDowell

I love this place! Friendliness is abound! Especially Tyler and Annie. Food choices are much appreciated especially the vegan plus gluten-free options considering both in one meal or pastry is hard to find! Atmosphere is terrific. Regularly drive from Fleming Island to pick up pastries ordered from their bakery called Blueberry. Definitely recommend ordering a bday cake from Blueberry and picking it up at Southern Grounds while grabbing a muffin or coffee! (Photos of most recent cake ordered this weekend which was a special order of GF/Dairy Free). Shout out to Kat at Blueberry who is fantastic with orders and customer service! Experience is seamless between Blueberry and Southern Grounds every time. I recently learned that they do catering, so I’m looking forward to working with them in the future on an event. Update. Went today on 6/20/25 for lunch. Wyatt had the best customer service of the 3 people involved in our food service. Thank you Wyatt for making what could have been a bland experience STELLAR . Wish the veggie bowl was offered with a more robust rice than Jasmine. (My only suggestion)

Missy Siders

Great patio overlooking the river. Delicious food. Thanks for the Gluten free options!

Clarita Souza

Emily Nolen

Jonathan Carrol

Evelyn Kinder

Billy Thompson

Leonard Simmons

Anna Williams

Was very happy to find a gluten free bakery until the woman behind the counter decided she was going to “put me in my place” because she thought I made a racial joke. Btw- I didn’t. Not worth your time. Sorry I spent my money here. Won’t be back.

Helen Ambrose

Gerald Short

Erica Nelson

Jimmy Caldwell

Joshua Quon

Andrew Oswalt