Top 50 Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Havens Across 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.

M. M.

Unbelievably tasty crispy pillowy chewy gluten-free pizza crust I’ve ever tried. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️My go-to so far is the ‘Sofia’ with mushrooms, artichoke & Italian ham. Superb service. Take your date, your mum, or heck yourself, here for a treat!

T Lewis

House bread with garlic butter, hot shrooms (star of the show), and Caesar salad were excellent. I think I would return just for those three things. Joey was an excellent server. I knocked off a couple stars because although our appetizers came out quickly, we waited an extremely long time for our entrées and the pesto fusilli came out room temperature, nearly cold. They accidentally served us a gluten-free widow pizza, and shortly after brought us one with the regular crust. The smoked date purée on the widow sounded intriguing, and although it was tasty, there was way too much slathered onto the pizza. I would not go so heavy handed with that covering the pizza. So overall, the entrees were meh, but the appetizers excellent!

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 :)

Lois Braggs

H A

Amazing! Great quality gluten free vegan desserts!

Raj Singh

Good pizza. Celiac friendly if you let servers know. Family friendly

Arabella Redmond

Amazing vegan find in La Jolla, it was on a rooftop so it was so pretty and it was just an 11 min walk from the beach. We got desserts and both were amazing, we got the brownie and the carrot cake and both were soooo good. We couldn’t even tell the brownie was gluten free. They had so much food we wish we could’ve stayed for dinner.

Tina Tom

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

Wayne West

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Celina Rodriguez

I am gluten and dairy free due to really bad allergies. I haven’t had a good pizza in years and for the first time in a long time I was finally able to have pizza today. I ordered the Hawaiian pizza with the gluten free crust and the cashew mozzarella cheese. Omg! It was amazing! Where I live they don’t accommodate people like me with allergies very well because I live in a small town in Northern California. It’s nice coming down here visiting and being able to eat without so many issues.

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.

Taryn Solis

The food here was amazing! From the fruit water they spend hours making to the in house gluten free bread (you'd never know) and the in house made fermented mock meats this was such a good meal. We had the fish balls and two classic banh mi sandwiches.

Sarah Wright

This is a really solid happy hour spot in the neighborhood! If you’re looking to stay gluten-free or are hanging with somebody who is GF, I’d recommend Bivouac. The space is really cool; feels like a camping lodge! Lots of warm wood, climbing ropes, etc. The meatballs and polenta bites were flavorful, delicious, reasonably priced and portioned, & had strong sauce/dip-pairings. Service was okay. Not super attentive, and the flight took over 10 minutes to come out, which was weird, since the place wasn’t that busy. They ignored us a bit once some influencers showed up, meh. Watch out for the pricing on the cider flights! (Meaning, there IS no listed price… think it was like $18 each? For 3 tasters.) The hummus/crudites appetizer is underwhelming, as the veggies could be cut less coarsely, and the hummus was disarmingly minty (and not enough for all the dipping objects).

Steve Sprinkle

Supannee has long been our favotire That restaurant in San Diego, but yesterday we used their catering services for the first time, and were very, very pleased with our experience. The staff was skilled in helping us devise a menu for our guests and their different dietary preferences (gluten free, vegan), and the food and service was amazing. We will continue to frequent the restaurant and we will continue to take advantage of their fabulous catering service!

Rebecca Sorgini

Lovely experience! Stopped here with my family and had the carnitas fajitas (pictured below) but it was huge and I could’ve shared it with someone. I have celiac disease and am very sensitive with gluten but they were supportive and understanding so we had a great meal. Overall the vibes were also great, such a colourful place with live music and a wonderful server, would definitely recommend.

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!

Erin F

First time here after seeing many positive reviews for celiac diners who have to eat gluten free. I also need to be dairy free and egg free and that had a generous selection of vegan items so I had high hopes for a good experience. They met my expectations! The sever made me feel comfortable right away when I let him know my needs. He directed me to the 2 gf pasta choices and the vegan sauces. They even had bread I could eat with their amazing tomato sauce. It’s been years since I’ve been able to have bread in a restaurant with my family. The pasta even held up to being reheated for leftovers without falling apart- bravo!!!

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!

Nicole

Very busy place! The ice cream was so good, and they have gluten free waffles cones. I got the mango peach and coconut one. I can’t remember the names but they were funny! I know my husband got Leather and broken heart. We loved it! Will have to come back when we visit again. Also we got to try all the flavors, the olive rosemary one was better than I expected with the salt! Great ice cream place will come again.

Alex Nongard

Excellent vegan fast food, many gluten-free options and a knowledgeable staff. Dedicated fryer for gluten-free food items for my celiac baddies. Gluten-free bun tastes gluten free, but that's what you get.

Nikki C

Sam was out waitress and she was awesome ! Super nice & great energy. I appreciate her making sure the kitchen got my order correct & asked them to remake my plate because I needed it to be gluten free.

David Rottblatt

A very fun (and delicious) brunch. My wife had the gluten free french toast which she loved, my one son had french toast and another had a kid’s pancake that came out as Mickey Mouse which was a very fun touch. We asked for an extra side of Bacon they call “Man Candy” which has a lot of potential but was ultimately soggy and missed the mark, making candied spiced bacon (their attempt at it) isnt hard, they just need to work on it a little more. I had the steak and eggs which was solid. The atmosphere was fun and the service was great. It got extremely busy on a Sunday after 10, so try to get in a little earlier!

Dave Capra

Such a fun creative menu! Gluten free charcoal waffles with homemade nutella, healthy creative bowls, and quick friendly service. A brunch gem

Frances Wang

A Valentine’s Day miracle! My husband and I were searching for desserts near our house and found this amazing gem! The owners are so fun and welcoming and the chocolates are delicious! I would not believe it was gluten free and dairy free! We got an assortment of artisan chocolates, including the hot chocolate, and every is so delicious. Our kids also LOVED the chocolates, and said “it was the best candy I’ve ever had!” 🤣

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.

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!!

Jessica Vroman

Pleasantly surprised when we picked this place last minute. Food was DELICIOUS (gluten free brisket sandwhich and a burger) and to top it off we didnt know there was a small little outdoor play area for the kiddos!!! Saving this location for the couple times a year we are in the area!!

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.

Mike Gross

Food was excellent! My daughter has celiac and they had a ton of awesome options! Charlie provided excellent service!

Monet D

I have Celiac (avoid gluten like my life depends on it). Tons of options. Super safe/ knowledgeable about cross contamination. EXCELLENT service (shoutout Catalina). Steak, broccolini and mashed was amazing w the peppercorn sauce. 100% recommend

Danielle

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!

Dale Huntington

We enjoyed the food. I have celiac and I’m trying have less sugar. The prices are high but I should expect that for such a specific type of food. I felt like the baller bread was my favorite. We had a few donuts and the peanut butter cup. I’d love for them to work more with monk fruit or stevia rather than erythritol but I enjoyed it. The guy working there was also very nice and helpful. I’d love if the prices were a bit more visible and easy to find. But we were very happy and the bread was wonderful.

Ivy O'Neill

So delicious, great service, great food! A ton of gluten free options as well. Came here during a trip with my family and we were all very impressed with our meals.

Christine

We had Jade as our server and we went in because we were staying at the Embassy Suites. After a busy day of travel it was the easiest option. WE HAD THE BEST SERVICE! We went in with our family and 2 of us have gluten allergies. The menu was accommodating but also the manager came (on his own without being asked) and made sure we knew what had gluten and what didn't. Our server was so helpful and sweet the entire staff was incredible, the food was so good. I cannot say enough positive things about this PF Changs. They got it out of the park with quality and service. So impressed!

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.

Sarah DeBoy

I’m tellin’ you, this and a yap!! Bruschetta is prepped to share. $6 happy hour wine?! Lots of gluten free and low/no lactose options too!

Talitha Miller

The environment and atmosphere of this location were absolutely beautiful. I met a friend for dinner, I got the vegan fondue and the gluten free breads&veggies to dip. We both loved everything, especially the mocktails! Shout out to Shauna who made our visit that much more enjoyable, we will definitely be back!

morgan c

Excellent pasta, homemade as well! I'm from the land of Italians, this is 100% a hidden gem. The gluten free pasta was also delicious. It was much fresher than any other gf pasta I've tried. My girl is allergic so we try it all.

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!

G Tabares

I was looking forward to trying out their gluten-free ramen. Could have been great if it had some flavor besides salt. I tried to add many spoons of the table chili to offset it but it wasn't strong enough. The egg was cold and the mushrooms were kind of hard. I could only eat half. The friendly waiter brought my bill & pointed out a seemingly generous discount for my experience... It was actually the local discount & I live ~1000 ft away. I'll probably go back but definitely avoiding the ramen.

Jayson W

Super knowledgeable and friendly with gluten and dairy allergies. They gave me a menu with the allergies and I was able to easily pick what to eat. The sausage links and fries are super good!

Dominick Peck

It pains me to do this as I loved this place and their gluten free options, but my last experience wasn’t so great. I got their general tso lunch special gf, it was $15 and I received maybe 1oz chicken. The flavor was ok, not what I would normally expect. The flakes of chicken were extremely overcooked. I understand one specials are smaller portions, but for $15 this wouldn’t even count as an appetizer. I came hungry and left the same.

Alayna Fisher

What really impressed me was their handling of dietary restrictions! They accommodated gluten-free, vegan and nut allergies without compromising on taste. The vegan curry options were just as delicious as the meat dishes. Portions were generous and everything was incredibly fresh.

Quincy Woltersdorf