The 8 Best Gluten-Free Lunch Spots in Auburn
Updated Sep 2024 for accuracy and safety
Nectar Café
948 Lincoln Way suite a, Auburn, California, United States
A go-to spot in Old Town Auburn with consistently high-quality offerings, accommodating to various dietary needs, and quick service.
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Gluten Free bun for the huge Nectar Burger ! 🍔 That was a treat! Many drink options. I had coconut water, skipping on the alcohol options this time!
Old Town Pizza
510 High St, Auburn, California, United States
A family-friendly spot known for its top-notch pizzas, but be prepared for tricky parking!
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Delicious food and celiac safe - an absolute favorite.
In-N-Out Burger
130 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, California, United States
A bustling spot known for its fresh, hand-cut fries and efficient service, offering unique lettuce-wrapped options.
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Cheap burgers, fresh and tasty. Very coeliac safe, they have a whole separate prep area.
Nancy's Café
356 Elm Ave, Auburn, California, United States
A popular stop for road trippers, this spot offers a variety of dietary options, quick service, and easy parking.
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Our first trip to Nancy’s Cafe. Fresh snow up the hill meant the restaurant was packed with ski goers. Even though the place was packed we only waited 5 minutes for a table, the servers were all upbeat and took our order in a timely manner. Our food came out quick and warm. My “breakfast mess” was more food then I realized but every bite was delicious. We will definitely be back! Try the house hot sauce if you like a little heat I’m not vegan but they did have a handful of vegan and gluten free options the table next to us ordered vegan items and those plates looked really good. .
Katrina's Café
456 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, California, United States
A beloved spot in Auburn, CA, known for its good coffee, accommodating service, and pet-friendly outdoor seating.
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Finally, I can go out and eat breakfast again!! Having celiac and egg intolerance, I gave up on enjoying breakfast out with my hubby (one of our favorite things). That is until I discovered all the options at Katrina's. Gluten Free homemade lemon, blueberry, white chocolate muffins (omg to die for!), GF toast, real potatoes (not hash browns that often include gluten) and even tofu instead of egg in any scramble. The tofu in substitute for eggs is seamless and you won't miss the egg at all. Restaurant was clean and bright. Service was fantastic, A+!! Can't wait to try them for lunch sometime.
The Baker and the Cakemaker, inc.
1102 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California, United States
A spot with a rich history, offering a cozy setting and a variety of baked goods that are so good, they're worth a detour.
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
Freshly made w/ quality ingredients ~you can TASTE the difference 😋 lovely Cafe w/ indoor & outdoor seating, perfect for a quick lil somethin: 🥐🥖🥪🥗🍪🍰☕️< I'm all for the brownButter Muffins & variety of Savory & Sweet croissants 🥐 GlutenFree & vegetarian options avail!
Black Bear Diner
13365 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California, United States
A bear-themed spot with iconic wooden sculptures and a cabin-like interior that's a hit with kids and adults alike.
In vetting processCurrently evaluating cross-contamination risk
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
If you've been to one black bear diner you've been to them all. Their iconic wooden bear sculptures and cabin-like interior are always a favorite. My parents joined my husband and our one year old for lunch although my mom ordered a breakfast meal, a something volcano with three stacked pancakes topped with scrambled eggs! It looked delicious. My husband, whose gluteen intolerant, got a scramBOWL and requested no gravy and biscuits on the side. He said it was good but that the sausage included likely had some gluten as he felt funny the rest of the day. Technically the only thing labeled "gluten free" on the menu were the salads which is a shame. I got the Parm sourdough cheeseburger and it was so good I ate the whole thing. My dad got the tuna melt sandwich and opted for a side salad. For our daughter we got the kids pizza and fruit but they also gave us fries so that was kinda nice. All in all it was a nice lunch meet. Our server was friendly and attentive, the food came quickish. If there were more gluten free options/substitutions for my husband we'd likely eat there much more often!
Pizzeria Luba
780 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California, United States
Expect a bit of a wait, but it's worth it for the top-notch sourdough crust pizza, rotating menu options, and a solid selection of beer and wine.
In vetting processCurrently evaluating cross-contamination risk
Dedicated GF place
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Dedicated display area
This place has the best pizza in the area. The sourdough crust is great (they have gluten free options too) and they have rotating menu options that are delicious. We especially like the garlic bread. They also have a good selection of beer and wine.