Top 29 Gluten-Free Casual Spots to Enjoy in San Diego

Nicole Jackson

I would drive many hours to go here again. Went 4 times in 4 days. So happy I got to finally experience good pastries since being celiac. These weren’t amazing for gluten free, they were amazing period. Obsessed.

Skylar Baldwin

Best Mexican spot in SD! The chips, the taquitos, and the churros are all AMAZING!! And everything is gluten free! Will definitely be coming back :)

Nicki Ohrstrom

The best gluten free choices! The server was so fun & personable!

Tina Tom

Great brunch spot. Great selection especially if you are gluten free. If you arrive before 10am. There's no line.

Wayne West

Get ready, food lovers! Phatties Bakeshop is not just a bakery; it's a culinary powerhouse that also brings you Phattie Cakes, Crumbinal Cookies, and Phatties Roasters. For over five years, their original concept location has been delighting customers, and now they're set to explode onto the Southern California scene with multiple locations opening in and around San Diego But don't just take our word for it. Phatties has racked up an astonishing 20+ local awards, from best bagels to best donuts, proving they've mastered the art of baking. And their fame isn't limited to local accolades – they've also earned 10 national awards, signaling their undeniable quality and innovation. Why Phatties is the Next Big Thing In a world where dietary needs are constantly evolving, Phatties is ahead of the curve. With gluten intolerance on the rise, this is truly a spot to watch. Phatties isn't just serving up delicious treats; they're setting the stage to become a national sensation. Keep your eyes peeled, because Phatties Bakeshop is about to become your new favorite destination for award-winning, crave-worthy baked goods and more!

Jade Doucet

Gluten free AND vegan?! Sign me up! This place is awesome! The donuts are delicious, they offer a huge variety of flavors, and the staff are all so nice, welcoming, and helpful.

Kyra

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.

V M

Outstanding experience. My daughter and husband have celiac disease and had zero reaction to the fantastic food options offered. The service was very prompt, the food was honestly the top five best I’ve ever eaten in my life, and the staff were very gracious and welcoming.

Robin K.

Gluten free items on menu. Staff great. Service on the slow side. Staff very good regarding Celiac diet for gluten free items. Presentation nice. Prices are decent. Food was good but ordinary. Casual decor. We enjoyed it. Would go back.

Lori Cross Schotten

Being gluten free, desserts are always a challenge. This was the best GF chocolate chip cookie and GF ice cream I've ever had. They had so many choices too!

Danae Deleon

I liked the food and the staff was very nice and friendly, they seemed like they did want to be there. The food was good, there were many gluten friendly options. I also liked the drink options and flavors. the mimosas say they’re puree but it seemed more like a puree syrup.

Rebecca Hanraads

Amazing place. I have celiac and our waitress Jay was very knowledgeable about the items on the menu I could have. She even double checked some for us! The food was AMAZING, and I had the seafood jambalaya and no reaction. 10/10!

Edward Hoefler

Always great food. Im.gluten free and there's a lot of great options for me

makenna hopwood

the sandwiches are delicious, staff is so so nice, and they have multiple gluten free options. big fan!

Brittney Britts

I can’t say enough good things about this place! I have celiacs disease (gluten free) and they go above and beyond to ensure there is no cross contamination. The food is amazing and the service is awesome. We had Hailey as our server and she was kind, sweet, and attentive. We come from Phoenix a few times a year just to eat here. Love it!

Lawson Murphy

Spectacular gluten-free protein pancakes! All around their food is gluten safe. And quite delicious.

Jolene Theresa

TLDR: celiac friendly My celiac friend and I stopped by to try out their gluten free flatbread and she took half of hers to go which is highly uncommon. Most gf breads are like cardboard or rubbery but this flatbread tasted just like gluten bread! She didn't get sick so there was definitely no gluten in it but whatever it was, it was amazing! I ordered gluten full tortellini which looked and tasted like it was made in house and I was completely satisfied with my meal. We stopped by just as happy hour was ending and our waiter was quick to help us get some happy hour wine orders in before it was too late. The bathroom... it an experience. Like many cities, some locations work within their confines and RoVino got very clever. The restroom is a short walk outside the restaurant which at first seems so strange because they have someone walk you down to it. At the end of the block, tucked away you'll find a very clean little walk to a door with their logo. Type in the code and you enter a 1 stall restroom. It was so random but well done, I'll be talking about that little experience for a while.

Crystal G

We stopped by while in the area for lunch. It was a sunny day and we were thrilled we didn’t have to wait and got a table outside under cover for shade. I ordered a gluten free flatbread with prosciutto and arugula. It was a nice size, very tasty and fresh ingredients. Service was good even though it was a busy day.

Miss Michele

Had a wonderful dinner here this evening. I am gluten free and ordered the gnocchi and my husband had the lamb tagliatelle pasta. Great portion sizes. We ordered a bottle of the Super Tuscan which is luscious! We took what was left with us. We shared the misto salad which they graciously split for us. Our service and food were wonderful. We have been to Italy and this is top notch. Folks Italy is Italy-it’s the terroir of there and cannot be matched but this came pretty darn close! Would defiantly eat here again.

brooke black

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!!

Henry

Great gluten-free menu and preparation. GF-knowledgeable staff. Reasonable prices. Great quality food.

Lucy Peritz

So good! Incredibly delicious Thai food. Consistently good, and service is fast and friendly. Their panang curry is the absolute best one I’ve ever had. Their spice scale is legit too. If you want spicy, you can get spicy. Lots of gluten free and veggie options, too.

C Golding

Dietary restriction diners beware. I ordered a vegan entree and was served dairy butter along with it, which luckily I was smart enough to ask the waitress about before taking a bite. If a diner orders off the vegan menu, and the entree comes with butter, WHY would it be non-vegan butter? However, the server was kind, the food was tasty, and the restaurant was nice. I appreciated how well labelled the menu was for dietary restrictions (I am also gluten free) but would hesitate to return given the severity of that error.

Jen Johnson

The food was wonderful. It's hard to find a restaurant that has good gluten free options that the kids and adults will all like. Our waiter wasn't the friendliest, but when there was an issue with some chicken that had been ordered, handled it quickly and notified the manager who was very quick to resolve this issue. Would definitely recommend.

Ben Sager

Gluten free items were clearly marked. Got the steak and eggs. Was very happy with the options. Server was very helpful.

Natasha Najjar

Been getting smoothies from Choice for years. I switch between the Carlsbad and downtown locations. The smoothies with peanut butter added are so good. I got the coffee buzz with peanut butter added, protein brownie and eco suntuna sushi roll. As a gluten free vegan I love the baked goods like the little muffins. Really everything I’ve gotten is so good, I don’t really have complaints. The Superhero smoothie and Coffee Buzz are my faves!

Marissa Phillips

Thank you so much! Just left our Triplet Birthday Breakfast and you folks did great. I am newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease and let our server know I needed my meal to be completely gluten-free. It was fantastic, and wasn't until the bill arrived that I learned how serious they take it. Kudos to Andre!

Quincy Woltersdorf

Kerry Ferreirae

Several very good gluten free options! Fast service, rockin tunes

ems dont

most pastries are gluten free! and all excellent choices, plus the most amazing staff

Peyton T.

we are visiting from houston & found out about this place while searching for gluten free brunch. we were NOT disappointed, the food was amazing! we also had the absolute best server of all time, clemente! he was the KINDEST person and genuinely made our day! this place is such a gem, thank you clemente & team for an amazing brunch!

Leslie Heindel

I’ve been here before but this was least favorite experience. It’s gone downhill each year I try it. The service was incredibly slow and we couldn’t even get the check to leave. Food was subpar and if you have a gluten or wheat allergy- the food is heavily cross contaminated. I would not eat here with allergies.

Ileana Katzenelson

Alex was amazing taking care of us and actually going out of his way to bring dessert for my Gluten Free ice cream for her birthday!!!

Malia Faith

Gluten-free sushi options

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