Top 4 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Japan

Vishal Joshipura

Best gluten free restaurant I’ve ever been to in my life hands down. Better than any place in NYC, Chicago or San Francisco without a doubt. Everything tasted great and the staff was very accommodating of our dietary needs.

かほ

The interior of the restaurant is filled with greenery and has a warm, homey atmosphere that makes it very comfortable to spend time in. It seemed like there were a lot of couples there. When I went around 4pm, I was able to get in without having to wait, and my food came out quickly. The seiro set meal had already sold out, so I ordered the one soup and three side dishes set meal. The amount seemed a little small for the price, but it seemed good for my health. They also sold gluten-free cookies inside the restaurant. I'd like to go again.

Renee C

If you have oat sensitivity (Australian coeliacs) oats are used here. Was unable to eat!

omer shuster

Delicious gluten-free pancakes! They arrived hot, fresh, and full of flavor — definitely one of the better gluten-free options we’ve had. The texture was soft and fluffy, not dry or crumbly like many gluten-free versions. Service was quick, and everything came out fast and warm. It is quite expensive for what you get, but if you’re looking for a tasty gluten-free treat, it’s definitely worth trying at least once.

Daniela Castillo Zavala

The best gluten-free place I've tried in Osaka! :-) Highly recommended, incredibly delicious, and cheap! Drink your fill of beer and long live Shiho! Down with gluten! 💘

EyeBricks. Studios

Best gluten-free pizza I have ever had. Scratch that, best pizza I have ever had Period. Everyone visiting Nara, please give these guys a visit. Not sure if Japan has a Coeliac certification system, but it's all good. They got a while separate stone oven just for the gluten-free pizzas. No, I haven't been to Italy, but this restaurant was supervised by a world-class Italian chef. It shows. It really shows. Don't think Italian food ever gets better than this. 5000 Stars out of 5.

アナベル

I visited L for You AOYAMA, a gluten-free cafe for intestinal health in Omotesando. I've been eating and drinking a lot these past few days, so I came here to give my stomach a rest (^^)... I had burdock and mushroom intestinal health soy milk soup, a plate of brown rice and vegetables, and pomegranate green tea. I'm so happy it's gentle on my stomach...no guilt... It also came with a small banana bound cake, so I was very satisfied! Thank you for the meal (^_^)!

Jørgen Sandhaug

Amazing gluten free pistacchio cake and cheesecake. Fresh juice, not too sweet. Quiet and comfortable. Will definitely come back! Edit: Have been here three times now, would 100% recommend this place!

Filippo Montalti

We chose this bar because we were visiting the temple area in Kyoto, and we were looking for a gluten-free place, and we had a great time, the choice on the menu is very limited, two sandwiches (with very good bread) and 4-5 desserts, then they only have coffee to drink or a few other things (no soft drinks). It is a very elegant place, you can see the artistic imprint of the owner. The staff is very kind and also spoke very good English. Prices a little high but everything is quality and a zen environment. Ah from the back you can see the pagoda directly!

Zach Dorsett

Delicious gluten free churros!

Y O (お)

About a year ago, I started to get stomach problems when I eat wheat. So I went looking for gluten-free restaurants, but many of them were gluten-free and also vegan, but I wanted to eat meat... I found a restaurant in Nara that could fulfill my wish! Of course, they also had gluten-free and vegan options. I had a hamburger on rice flour bread, and it was so nice and satisfying! (It was hard to eat, but that's probably how it is.) The price was quite high compared to regular cafes, but they seem to use carefully selected ingredients, and it's priceless to be able to eat a hamburger like this without getting an upset stomach! There was also a parking lot next to the restaurant. The rice flour scones I bought as a souvenir were also delicious. I'd like to go there if it was in my neighborhood. I'd like to eat there again if I go to Nara.

Anne Namuth

The pizza is not gluten free … but there are several GF choices. I had the shrimp risotto — really good.

Sebastien “Seb”

Beautiful little cafe. The waitresses are adorable. The banana break and waffles are to die for, delicious, and all gluten-free. I highly recommend it.

Emily Lee

Absolutely delicious!! One of the best gluten free vegan sweets I’ve had. What a hidden gem in a random spot in Hakone. Did not expect this but def coming back

J G

Showed coeliac card and was assured it would be fine but later found out they were unable to accomodate due to cross contamination.

Lucas K

The açaí bowl was very good; however, we found the service disinterested and the atmosphere lacking. If you’re in the area and need a gluten-free bite, it’s worth a stop, but I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to visit this location.

R I

All of the carefully prepared dishes were delicious! The gluten-free pasta was well-flavored, the dashi soy sauce had a mild taste, and the salmon pasta had a nice yuzu flavor. The soy milk amazake soft serve ice cream was mellow and not at all heavy, and went really well with the strong espresso.

Luzie Schrauf

Very tasty, nice location, gluten-free and vegetarian options

Tad Ochwat

This was one of our favorite restaurants in Osaka. They had a great selection and it was perfect for my partner who is vegan and gluten free.

Filippo Montalti

Excellent burgers and very interesting desserts, they also have gluten-free sandwiches so they can satisfy even those who need gluten-free. Service as always friendly, water included, prices slightly higher than average but worth it.

カフェオレおじさん

I visited Pancakes & Books Bibliotheque in Namba Parks. There are many stylish pancakes, all of which can be made gluten-free (¥500). The pancakes are delicious even when gluten-free, so I recommend them to those who are concerned about gluten. The prices seem a little higher than the average, but I guess that's understandable. If you order a drink separately, you can drink as much as you want for 90 minutes. Next time I'd like to come and read a book.

Valerie Leeds

I enjoyed my green salad very much. The balance of all the green veggies, with the smallest pop of a red lettuce in it was excellent. The dressing was a outstanding pesto, which I almost wished for more of, however I was so glad to be able to taste and appreciate each of my vegetables individually, again harmony. The tiramisu was vegan and gf, as were all the desserts. This dessert was great as a df gf customer. What we would have liked more of, a few more gluten free options on the savory menu. The green salad was the solitary option. No soup or warm food was gluten free on the entire menu. Many vegan people would like this choice. I am celiac, and found your restaurant on Atly, a gluten free restaurant App. It would only enhance the menu to have 1 soup and 1 warm meal. This would raise the stars to 5 stars!🌟

Mark Walker

Great tacos. Really good value and very fast. Many options are gluten free which is why I tried this place. Staff speak English. This place has a bar with 4-5 stools inside for dining in, and another two tables outside. They have a bigger restaurant about 5 minutes walk away with a bigger indoor dining area.

Haru (haruchaaan.t)

I always use this cafe for work! There is Wi-Fi and power outlets inside the store! Above all, it is a calm space, and I feel like I can get a lot of work done at the counter seats with a good view (∩˃o˂∩)♡ However, since the food is gluten-free and other food-related, and a full cafe latte costs about 800 yen, it is more of a cafe that I would like to use when I want to boost my self-esteem a little, like Starbucks! I often buy baked goods to take home as souvenirs for business partners, but there is also a general store, so it is a cafe that is highly recommended for women!

Liron44

The food was amazing, they offer gluten free menu and hiroshi was so helpful and kind. Highly recommended

Emma Lamomd

Really loved this place! I’m a very sensitive coeliac but despite the small risk of cross contamination I was totally fine and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I even ordered a dessert crepe afterwards seeing as the ice cream was gf too! Service was quick and the staff were lovely - I was informed that they had cleaned the plate they cook the crepes on but that they couldn’t guarantee it was safe - which was nice to see they understand the severity of coeliac and still try to accomodate! Safe to say it was well worth the slight risk

Lucas Hooper

Gluten free burgers! Very helpful staff could point out which were adaptable to gluten free, even able to warn of cross contamination with the fries. More on the pricey side, but worth it for the delicious food, great selection of drinks and awesome staff. Recommend!

Donna maria Huijskens

It was a really nice experience eating here I am a vegetarian and also intolerant to gluten en she really helped me with picking options. Really recommend this place!!!

Corinna Finney

Very tasty food with gluten free options. The service is slower than the typical ramen-style restaurants where they get you in and out quickly but that didn't bother us.

Alice Beamon

食いしん坊プリンセス

A small cafe with a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. They have a wide selection of gluten-free food and sweets. I had rice flour bread toast and a rice flour bread hot dog, and both were delicious♡ The cute cafe lattes were also soothing♪ This is a wonderful cafe that I would like to recommend to everyone.

工藤拓

I went there on a weekday during the day. The only desserts were gluten-free muffins. The drinks were average. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing.

Belinda Hendricks

Taylor Crockett

I am celiac so I was very grateful to find this place by chance. Usually I do not want to make loved ones “suffer” through gluten free food but the sandwiches looked and then tasted great, the non-celiacs thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you

AYU TRIP

This is my second visit. I tried two types of newly introduced gluten-free pancakes. This time I ordered ・Gluten-free pancakes with whipped butter (1,600 yen) ・Gluten-free pancakes with bacon and egg (1,800 yen) The sweet dough made with rice flour goes well with the salty bacon and whipped butter♡ They are small in size so you can finish them in no time. Personally, I recommend the bacon and egg because it is more filling! This set is available until 11:00. You can eat pancakes after breakfast is over, but the set is a better deal because it comes with a drink♩ ** ┈┈┈┈┈┈** ⸜⸜ Follow me ⸝⸝ Instagram→ayumax666 TikTok→ayumax666 YouTube→AYUTRIP ** ┈┈┈┈┈┈**

Liam Apter

I would absolutely recommend this to other people who are gluten free / celiac. As a celiac I have eaten here twice and they are very helpful when making food that is gluten free. They have an allergy list on their menu which allows you to see all the dishes that are wheat free. Noting they do mention gluten as it is not a formal allergy in Japan. They do offer gluten free bread though! Additionally, they were able to provide meal substitutes - removing a certain sauce - to make it wheat / gluten free. However, do not worry as I have eaten here twice - October 2024 and April 2025 - and as a symptomatic celiac I have had no reaction to it. If you are vegetarian / vegan this may be quite hard to have a full meal here as most dishes involve meat of some sort.

もんしな

My girlfriend has recently started eating gluten-free, so I was curious and went there for lunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant was good overall, and the staff were very friendly. There are many attractive menu items, and I ordered the taco lunch this time. The hot meat sauce was very delicious. I would definitely like to come here again! ☺️

TK Z

・It was a very good shop, I will repeat it. ・Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian meals and desserts available ・I feel healthy and feel good even when I eat sweets without feeling guilty ・It tastes and looks good, so I simply made it gluten-free.It was completely different from the restaurants I had eaten at in the past. ・I want to try the food menu next time. ・Personally recommended

Alvin Sabin

Anne Namuth

Had a really good GF breakfast with roasted veggies - poached eggs - and sausage. It’s been hard to find a place that is GF and has veggies … so this was appreciated. The meal was big. But we are traveling today and won’t find another GF meal for a while.

Ben Barber

A small, peaceful cafe on a quiet street. Small food menu with some gluten free + vegan options. Owner was very friendly, thank you for the great coffee + cake.

Sebastien “Seb”

Excellent restaurant, delicious food, I loved it. The servers are lovely, and what's more, they offer gluten-free options. I recommend the sesame chai with soy milk. It's delicious.

Séverine

Delicious gluten free cakes, some of them are even vegan. The coffee was very good as well and the owner is very sweet and kind.

Diane Zorn

Sharna Vantarakis

Great atmosphere! One staff memeher extremely knowledgeable on gluten free food. Went specifically for soba noodles and tempura. However tempura batter contains barley - which is unfortunate being coeliac. Had soba noodles and roasted green peppers and beef! Delicious!

Mark Jeremiah

Almudena Martín de Castro

We had two delicious coffees and some delicious gluten-free pancakes. The service was fantastic, and we had a great time replenishing our energy on the terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside. We would definitely come back! Enjoy!

Aloma

We tried the "Have a Good Day Plate", along with the avocado toast with gluten free bread. French toast, and Petit Gateau, also gluten free and dairy free. The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were well-balanced. However, the Petit Gateau could have been slightly less baked to achieve that perfect melted chocolate center. Overall, a great spot for a delicious and visually appealing breakfast in Osaka with a lovely view.

Stephanie Grace

Lovely tea, great gluten free cakes, quaint relaxing atmosphere and attentive service.

Nancy Vallecillo