The 7 Best Gluten-Free Lunch Spots in Arcata
Updated Oct 2024 for accuracy and safety
Renata's Crêperie
1030 G St, Arcata, California, United States
A local favorite with a creative variety of crepes, excellent coffee, and a relaxing decor reminiscent of Seattle.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
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Great food. Many vegetarian options available and gluten free crepes if you want them. Both savory and sweet.
Toni's 24 Hour Restaurant
1901 Heindon Rd, Arcata, California, United States
A classic 24/7 diner with a bustling atmosphere, known for its late-night bar food and an extensive range of milkshake flavors.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
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delicious thai burger & fries & lavender milkshake. the shake seemed to be just ice cream, though. they only gave me a straw so I had to go to the counter to ask for a spoon. They had a nice gluten-free bun for the burger.
Wildflower Café and Bakery
1604 G St, Arcata, California, United States
A beloved local spot known for its accommodating menu, unique Nutloaf dish, and a casual dining atmosphere, but beware of weekend service.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
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As a gluten free vegetarian I rarely if ever have so many options on a menu. Not only could I eat almost everything it was so hard to choose because everything sounded amazing! All the food my table ordered was delicious and the portions were great. I love the decor- Bohemian, art deco vibes!
Pauls Live From New York Pizza Arcata
665 Samoa Blvd, Arcata, California, United States
A spot known for its ginormous pizzas, diverse local tap beer, and a bit of a wait due to popularity.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
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Great pizza! My son had the double-crust spinach pie and suggested they add black olives for perfect flavor, but he still loved it. Enjoyed a salad with chicken…beautifully made with local greens and with plenty of delicious seasoned chicken for an excellent gluten-free option.
Cafe Phoenix
1360 G St, Arcata, California, United States
Highly recommended spot known for its all-organic menu; expect a wait but the beautiful garden setting makes it worthwhile.
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
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Pros: cute atmosphere, inside and outside seating, flowers, picnic tables in back for groups, great coffee. Cons: relatively expensive, horrible food, poorly trained college staff, no table service. Specifics: I ordered the gluten free breakfast burrito. It was $17. Although it was visually beautiful, the tastes were completely out of balance. Extremely salty to the point of being almost inedible with a strong burnt taste and an occasional blast of excessive garlic. The burrito was also far too large for one person and I'm not a dainty eater. My wife's dish was also so salty she couldn't finish it. So overall, we would not go back, which is too bad because they must have some good dishes based on the other reviews we read. I felt like we just threw $45 out the window.
Slice Of Humboldt Pie
660 K St, Arcata, California, United States
A site that's worth the hour-long drive, where awesome service and outdoor dining reign supreme, and Bay Area visitors can't resist second helpings.
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
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What a lovely place. So happy to find both savory and sweet gluten-free pies! We just kept going back for more until our bellies were fat and happy. Can’t wait to return on my next trip to Arcata.
Kebab Cafe
5000 Valley W Blvd Ste 19, Arcata, California, United States
A place that's known for its kebab game, where late-night visits are welcomed and the gyros are rated best by visitors.
Celiac accommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
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Based on crowdsourced informationAlways inquire directly about health and safety.
Great place! I visited the area to see the Redwood State Park and dined at this restaurant 3 different times. I was traveling with my brother who has celiac disease, and the food here NEVER aggravated his digestion. Great place, great food, and great people behind the counter.