Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in San Luis Obispo

Gypsy Chappell

A safe place for gluten free folks to dine. The food is always fresh and tasty.

John Heath Jr

Burger Village in San Luis Obispo is a standout for anyone who loves variety—whether you’re into classic meats, exotic proteins, or plant-based patties. Here’s my take: ⸻ 🍔 Proteins for Every Palate • Organic Classic Beef: A reliably juicy, grass-fed patty. Goes great with cheddar, roasted peppers, and their signature sauce.  • Exotic Meats: Think elk, bison, lamb, turkey—and yes—boar, salmon, and even ostrich. A reviewer said their ostrich tasted “like a gamier turkey burger” and enjoyed the creative toppings pairing . Several folks name the elk burger “amazing.”  • Chicken, Salmon & More: You can also go with a chicken sandwich or salmon, each customizable with loads of toppings. () • Vegan/Plant-Based Options: Includes black bean, cauliflower, gluten-free veggie, and Impossible patties—with vegan buns, cheese, and spicy veganaise. Vegans love the flexibility: “Have multiple options on what type of vegan burger you want and you can put any toppings on it.”  ⸻ 🎨 Toppings & Build Your Own The topping game is on point: sautéed onions, mushrooms, pico de gallo, guac, fire-roasted peppers, jalapeños, fried eggs, applewood bacon, vegan mozzarella—the list goes on. There’s also wraps or lettuce/ gluten-free buns, making it easy to build a burger that fits your vibe. () ⸻ 🍻 Beer Bar & Aesthetic Step inside and you’re met with a bright, open layout: a sleek bar lined with a dozen-plus taps and a fridge of bottled beer. Draft beer lovers will delight—over 30 on tap, including local craft selections. One Yelp fan put it simply: “Huge on‑tap beer selection… can’t wait to go back.”  Wood accents, brick walls, and big windows give the space an airy, relaxed feel—perfect for a casual date night or post-work hang. ⸻ 🌿 Sides & Extras • Fries & Tots: Hand-cut fries, waffle fries, tots, and sweet potato fries—crispy and well-seasoned. • Appetizers: Vegan cauliflower tenders, loaded fries, falafel, even Impossible tenders. • Salads & Shakes: Hearty salads (like the signature tostada salad) and organic shakes round out the menu. () ⸻ 👥 Atmosphere & Service The vibe is friendly and laid-back. One SLO local noted that service was “super friendly and attentive,” and that it’s usually easy to grab a seat—even on weekends.  ⸻ ✅ Final Verdict Why it rocks: • Stellar protein variety—classic, exotic, vegan • Topping freedom meets creative combos • Great beer selection in an open, inviting space • Solid sides, shakes, and eco-conscious ethos (organic, peanut-free, gluten-free) What to note: • Exotic burgers can be pricier • Buns (especially brioche) can be a tad dry—ask for vegan or gluten-free options ⸻ ⭐ Rating 4.5 / 5 – Burger Village strikes an excellent balance between adventurous eats and comfort classics, all served in a welcoming, beer-friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re craving elk or an Impossible stack, there’s something to elevate your burger game. Next time you’re in downtown SLO, pair your custom build with a cold craft brew—your tastebuds (and Insta feed) will thank you.

Sarah

So thankful to have a gluten free option. Everything I tried was great!

Colton D

Our favorite breakfast spot when visiting SLO! Sally Loo’s was recommended from friends that live in the area and we couldn’t have been more glad we came. Hands down they have the best breakfast food we have ever tried, all while being allergy friendly and quick to get the orders out. I don’t think I have ever seen a cafe that has knocked out a line of 30 people so quickly, all while keeping the food quality top notch. My wife is allergic to gluten and eggs, so the restaurants we can go to are limited. Sally Loo’s handles allergy restrictions effectively and efficiently. Every restaurant can learn from them.

Jenn P

Gluten free pizza, wings, and tots

Misty Orman

Flour House is my all time favorite pizza on the Central Coast. Maybe even in the US. Every time they deliver top notch quality food. I'm in love with the Arugula bresaola salad. I'm celiac and I can eat there gluten free pizza. The crust is incredible. Even my friends love it that can eat the regular pizzas. My husband who is Italian, loves the regular pizzas and he also says it's his favorite pizza in California. If your with a big group meter Mondays hits the spot I hear! They have cocktails and a great wine selection. Cool ambiance and a lovely patio in back that is cozy and cute!

Melanie Reynolds

This is one of my favorite restaurants! They can make anything but samosas gluten free, and can make most sauces dairy free. I love being able to have naan again! My favorites are lamb boti kebab, tandoori chicken, chicken vindaloo, vegetable pakora, chicken pakora. I've heard their chicken tikka masala is wonderful, but haven't had them make it dairy-free for me yet.

ritu manjunathan

Had an excellent lunch experience at Luna today. Service was great from start to finish. They have plenty of vegan/vegetarian and gluten free options. We chose the cauliflower tacos and paella. Both were exceedingly delicious. Ambience is fun with sunny colors. Highly recommend this place!

Bridget

Linnea's is my favorite cafe! So many tea options, and the workers are welcoming and nice! The back garden is very relaxing and a great place to study or catch some live music. Many vegan and gluten free options for those with dietary restrictions. Tea and coffee loyalty cards can help you save some money if you become a repeat customer (like me)!

Jason Staczek

I really enjoyed the food. The gluten-free pizza was surprisingly good!

Mandy Hatcher

I get what all the hype is about; Giuseppe's is legit delish. We ordered Margherita pizza and Cima di Rapa pasta, both gluten free. We had the Gelato trio for dessert - we tried pistachio, butter pecan, and lemon - pistachio was our fave. We look forward to eating there again, and appreciate so many gluten free options.

Betsy Turner

I love this place! The vegetarian food is delicious and fresh. It is a great place for people who don't eat gluten, Ethiopian food is naturally gluten-free. I always feel fantastic after eating here - I feel light, nourished and satisfied, it is just right! The portion size is perfect. I have favorites, such as the Goman, lentil dishes and gluten-free teff brownies (!) - but every item I have tried I totally loved. Even if you don't think you like vegetarian food, give this place a try, it is delish! The ambiance is fun and friendly and the music sets a pleasant and lively vibe. Highly recommend!

Joan Pedersen

This is a great place to have an easy, casual, fun group gathering! We just did lunch with a group of about 22 of us there. We used the “front” area of the restaurant (closest to the street). Lots of room to mix and mingle. They have both booths and bigger tables. We used the big high-top table for all the food. The parking is super easy. It’s close to Cal Poly (if that matters for you). You don’t have to deal with parking downtown. The food is good! We were even able to get a gluten-free pizza with vegan cheese for one of our guests with dietary restrictions. Bill and Mario took great care of us (thanks, guys!!). They do have outside seating if you prefer to be outside. They also have a few arcade games for the kids. I did a drop-in birthday party here a few years ago. Definitely consider this place for your next group gathering!

Caoilainn Barger

Best pizza shop around. Gluten free and vegan options are excellent. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. Blessed that this is my neighborhood pizza place.

Mario Rachel

Our host, Christopher was so knowledgeable with items on the menu and sensitive to my gluten allergies; double checking on items to make sure they were safe for me to enjoy. He came back to check on us multiple times as did other waiters to refill our water glasses. The Nada Colada mocktail was to die for. Be prepared to eat art as every dish had the appearance of a masterpiece, which I appreciate. I gave 4/5 stars on food as I do feel the flavors could be elevated on some dishes such as the cauliflower soup and coconut pie. We will be back and are delighted that our furr babies can join us out on the patio. Views of creekside made for a fine dining experience.

Hadley Weyerich

Went in for a late lunch on a Tuesday. It was pretty quiet with just some regulars. I got a gluten free Luna burger. It was excellent!! My boyfriend got the Bogy burger and some onion rings and thoroughly enjoyed both as well. I wish we had saved room for a milkshake because they looked delicious. The staff was excellent but Jenny, in particular, is an absolute gem! Soooo kind, friendly, and attentive. Would 100% go back!

Ethel Stroman

Justin Hall

I had a phenomenal experience I always have had amazing service here. Definitely my favorite Italian dining in San luis obispo county! Franchesco always gives us amazing service the food is amazing I had the seafood pasta special was to die for! My gf had the gluten free pasta in a spicy red sauce! Amazing! All the wines selections we were advised on were all amazing truly a dining experience that's magical everytime can't rave about it enough! Every aspect of our meal was amazing! If you have been you must!

h t

I ordered the iced vanilla bean latte here and it was delicious! Not too sweet, very well balanced flavor. Would come here again for the drinks. I originally seeked out this coffee shop in particular because other reviews mentioned gluten free pastries. As a celiac l would like to give feedback from that perspective… There were two gluten-free pastry options. However, they were both on separate plates touching other gluten pastries. If the GF pastries were on the plate together, rather than touching other gluten-containing items, they would be safer to eat for people allergic to gluten. Please consider for the future! (: Anyways, staff was friendly and the atmosphere was good too. Even the fellow patrons were super nice. Good vibes all around.

Linda P.

skip the gluten-free pancakes :( Dry and tasteless gf pancakes, and I know from experience that good gf pancakes are attainable with the right ingredients. They were a nice size, though. Plus, the waitress ignored my request for more syrup and butter, which is a very unusual request coming from me, but something had to be done to those discs! LOL

Angie

The boneless wings are coated and fried in a gluten free flour and taste great! The staff were very kind about confirming with the kitchen that the wings were indeed gluten free. The manager even came out with the recipe for the wings.

Susanna Walker Clark

Great staff. I got gluten free ravioli that was great. Large servings. Excellent pizza

Andrea Frick

This place has the BEST GF Gluten free pizza! You will not be disappointed.

K Ha

Visited for the first time this morning. I am celiac and vegetarian, and the staff were amazing helping me find something I could eat! My group ordered a variety of different items, and everybody was very happy and very full by the end of the meal. Portions were very generous, and staff members all went above and beyond to make our experience great! Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Lisa Hugdahl

We went to two of the Scout locations. Both made excellent beverages. The downtown location offered some yummy gluten free goodies and the Scout cookie (not GF) was so good. Can see why it is so popular. Worth a visit when you are in town.

Katy T

Picked up sandwiches to go on our way to San Francisco from LA. Friendly staff. Knew to ask if my gluten free bread was an allergy or preference. And even better, knew to toast the bread twice. Hours later the sandwiches still tasted great.

Brian Richardson

My girlfriend and I, along with our two dogs made a stop here after exploring the many trials of Los Osos has to offer. We built up an appetite. Open entering we were greeted by our host - the place had a very cool vibe, he was very friendly and greeted us with a smile, he immediately offered up a water bowl to our dogs - this was b4 we had the chance to ask him if the establishment was dog friendly ✅. We were lead to the counter where we placed our orders. Tri-tip French dip, chicken salad and a couple cups of pozole + a couple glasses of wine. Seating was plentiful and comfortable but mostly outdoors. We found a table and waited for our order, both our dogs got their own seats :) The ambiance at this place is awesome; very cool art, fun and edgy decor and awesome music - we heard mostly 90’s: alt and hip hop. Rage against the machine comes to mind. The food came out quickly and with a smile. Tri-dip dip dip was insanely good and made with gluten free bread, chicken salad was on point and the pozole was hellza legit; it also came with a side of their sourdough which was extremely good. Beerwood is a wonderful establishment. Will plan another visit next time I’m in town

Daniel Cramer

Mildred Lynch

Sheila Genova

Not many vegetarian and no gluten-free options. I had a salad and threw about four dried shrimp on top. The skinny drinks with gin were very good! It was way too hot which was not their fault and we should have sat outside. And it was very loud

Ed Stewart

As a native northeastener, good east coast thin crust is hard to find in California. The pizza here is delicious. Had the sausage and pepperoni - just the right amount of char, very tasty, ate the whole thing in record time and will come back for more. Friendly fast service too and there’s a gluten free crust option. Hot tip: get your pizza to go and hit the great cider selection at Cider Bar next door, if you like cider you’ll be glad you did. A+ recommended!

Nathan Germelman

OMG, not only is this the best Thai food I have ever eaten. (I have had Thai in every city I have visited in the US.) As if that was enough you can totally customize every dish as vegan, vegetarian or gluten free to my knowledge. The Pad Thai online ordering it's very clear and obvious that you have those options; however for Panang Curry it did not give vegan as an option. I called they said of course they can make it vegan. I was delighted! Outstanding food! Compliment's to the chef!!

Sheila Genova

I can't say enough about this restaurant So good! So fun and beautiful! Great vibe and customer service. I'm a vegetarian and got there gluten free pizza..delicous! and gluten free pasta also very yummy!! Indoor and Outdoor service. Great location,,so pretty espically at night with all there lights. Highly recommend. Make a reservation

Linda P.

AMAZING GLUTEN-FREE AVO TOAST! I am always hesitant to order something with gluten-free bread because the taste and texture usually ruin a sando. Not here! Toast #5 (with smoked salmon) was absolutely scrumptious! The interior is fresh, clean, airy, and bright. The counter staff are very pleasant and match the whole vibe of the place. BONUS: dine-in food is served with reusable plates/bowls/glasses/utensils = eco-friendly! I am new to SLO and I am delighted to have found this gem! I will be a regular and can’t wait to return!

Shanshan weng

Great service with knowledgeable staff...and great explosive Peruvian food with lots of gluten free options! I love my sangria and all the dishes!

Brandi Royer

They have Gluten free ramen options!!!! I’m in heaven. I’ve been gluten free for a few years and have missed ramen so much. I can finally have it again! It was delicious! Of course it’s not exactly the same as ramen noodles but good enough. 10/10 and the service was wonderful. Dining area was cozy.

Susan Gale

Husband had a tasty burger, very reasonable. No gluten free options so I couldn't eat with him.

David Rose

Leonard Meador

Lori Davisson

Arkadiy “Ark” Nigay

Great food. Friendly people. Wish they had gluten free bun option as the lettuce wrap was more like a lettuce bowl.

Mary giddish

Stopped for first time Sunday at 12:30. Extremely busy, but a lot of staff. Had to wait a long time for breakfast because I think they forgot ours at first. Coffee pots were out and would be nice if they offered a gluten free bagel sandwich or gf bread option.

Josephine Fraga

Christine Noppenberg

The staff here are awesome-- friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and very accommodating! We have a lot of dietary restrictions, including gluten free, but our whole family was able to eat here! Incredibly delicious-- we highly recommend it!

Daniel Cramer

Laura Manning

One of our favorite restaurants in SLO. Has enough gluten free options and the staff is kind enough to accommodate gluten free requests every time. The cook understands no cross contamination and was willing to cook my food in a separate skillet. Just a down home place with good food every time!

Brent Pennelly

I love pizza. I seriously love it. I consider it one of the greatest creations of mankind. We usually order pizza once per week for our movie nights. Before Bravo opened up we usually ordered from Nucci's on Broad, and if we went out we usually went to Petra's. Gino's for after sports events (great pizza plus the arcade games). Having lived in the Midwest 10 years, I appreciate a classic non-nonsense good pizza. I love foodie pizzas too (Flour House is great), but my favorite is still a classic pizza. When Bravo opened up it was quite a bit closer to us than Nucci's, so we thought we'd give it a shot, expecting we'd probably stick with Nucci's since we really liked their pizza as well. Turns out the entire family loves Bravo pizza more than any other pizza place in town. My wife enjoys their salads, and often orders a fancier pizza (cauliflower crust, gluten free, supreme, BBQ, white sauce, you name it) whereas I typically go with the classic--pepperoni, sometimes cheese. Best pizza in SLO in my humble opinion. For a classic pizza, you can't beat Bravo. Fair price, always friendly staff.

Shannon Bowman

Amazing food, substantial & creative menu, great service, located on the main strip of downtown SLO. Plenty of gluten free (gf) options, free wifi and a few indoor & outdoor table options. Cafe is small, but I can see them doing very well in an expanded location!

Sonja Hedstrom

Very friendly staff and delicious food. I am gluten free and vegetarian and their veggie tacos are delicious. Highly recommend.

Susanna Walker Clark

We chose to sit in the patio and watch planes. The staff was exceptional. Food was great. I had fish and chips with grilled fish. Coleslaw is better than most. Truly competitive with coastal restaurants. And gluten free bread offered.