Top 50 Gluten-Free Places for Pancake Lovers Across California

R Q

Lots of gf options with very helpful and knowledgeable servers.

Sarah Epps

Camino Alto is a special place. Every ingredient is vibrant. You can taste the care and creativity in every dish. They have really fun wines and the staff are very knowledgeable and warm. The baked goods for breakfast are delicious and every dish for dinner is a great choice. Ideal for vegetarians and gluten-free diners as well as omnivores.

Dominique Martin

I cannot praise them enough!! It is such a relief to know that everything is gluten free but also soooooo delicious!! I love the music and ambiance as well. It is always an amazing meal, even before my gluten issues I would have come here all of the time if I knew. Also... The donut holes will change your life, and the coffee is out of this world! Just try it already lol

Tiffany Alco

The food here is delicious and the whole place is super cute. Highly recommend the lemon blueberry pancakes 🥞. Also, everything at this location is gluten free and is vegan (unless you get eggs).

A. Johnsen

Their happy hour deal is great. The nacho fries were delicious. Everything was so good we came back for brunch the next day and got the gluten free waffles (they were a bit too sweet, but good nonetheless, wish there was almond butter on it to balance out the strawberry jam? syrup?). Always great to have a gluten free and dairy free place.

Nicki Ohrstrom

The best gluten free choices! The server was so fun & personable!

Tina Tom

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

Jan Squire

Outstanding GF menu!

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.

Beth Parsons

Great gluten free options!

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.

Alan Thiessen

We came here for the gluten free sandwiches and were very impressed. Even our non-celiac friends loved the cheese bread, but the good was so slow to arrive, even in a near empty restaurant

Su Mac

Linn’s is in beautiful and quaint Cambria, not far from the Hearst Castle. We enjoyed fast and plentiful lunch here. My husband had the fish and chips. It came with a red cabbage and apple slaw that he raved about. I had a Rueben on a gluten free bun with fries—the meat was tender and generously sized. The fries were wide cut, hot, and nicely seasoned. The initial cup of coffee was not fresh, and the server happily made a fresh pot which was rich and tasty. We learned about olallieberries, which is apparently grown locally and up the northwestern coast. Always so much to learn in this beautiful world, and we thank Linn’s for sharing their slice of paradise!

Natalie Erickson

I googled gluten-free pastries around me and found that this café had gluten-free/vegan cookies, etc. The girl at the register wasn’t very excited to help me. I have never been there before. I felt rushed to order so I got a couple of items, two cookies, and a scone. Everything I ordered is completely stale and inedible. For being an upscale kind of café I’m deeply disappointed in the value.

Hannah Nicole

Amazing gluten free friendly brunch spot. The service is always attentive and friendly and there’s enough outdoor tables that there is usually no wait. It’s a regular spot for us.

Rose Morse

Got the grand slam. Never would have guessed the pancakes were both vegan and gluten free. Everything was delicious. The sausage and eggs are definitely vegan, but taste great. Service was excellent, excited to try other things.

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.

Mohammed Almathami

Great food and service. They have many gluten free pancakes and waffle options

lizzy hamilton

Atticus was hands down one of the best servers I’ve ever had and I’ve been in the industry nearly 20 years. Two gluten free vegans and he was so accommodating. I also got hurt mountain biking and he took such good care of me letting me ice my leg. Great vegan / gluten free options, nice atmosphere, let us charge our phones, and Atticus is clearly one of those men who is just good to their core. Will come back!

Jake Cal

Absolutely top tier gluten free breakfast burritos. The Mediterranean flavors of the Hiho wrap were awesome and everything was super fresh and well made. Pretty much everything can be made GF here so I highly recommend for anyone with celiacs.

Edward Hoefler

Always great food. Im.gluten free and there's a lot of great options for me

Lila Mufti

Great friendly restaurant. Wished had more celiac friendly items on the menu but overall accommodated the gluten restriction. Food 10/10.

Cheryl Devine

While they no longer have the gluten free crepes they'll still make your dish gluten free over rice. Their baked goods are always gluten free and vegan. Lots of gluten free vegan options.

Gary B

The chilequilles had outstanding flavor and freshly made tortilla chips. My wife likes chilequilles, and I don't usually prefer them because I don't like soggy chips... However, these chips seemed fresh and crispy despite being in the green sauce. The Lemon Ricotta pancakes (opted for gluten free) were really good especially for being gluten free! There are so many menu options that sounds so good that we definitely have to come back to try them all. The service is great and fast. We dined on the patio with our fur baby where they provided blankets and heaters so we were very comfortable out there.

Paul Medina

A delicious little breakfast spot. Although there usually seems to be a line, I was lucky and didn't have to wait. Their menu is varied but feels a bit limited, but the name says "pancakes." The hash browns are greasy for not being so fried. The sausages are delicious paired with the pancakes, even the gluten-free ones. It's nice to eat on their terrace; the weather is perfect. The service was good, although despite the place not being full, the waiter forgot to bring me a juice I ordered. I don't know if it's customary in SD, but they brought us the bill before we ordered it, which seemed rude to us.

Noha Arafa Delamesiere

One of the best vegan spots in LA, and one of my favorite spots in general. They have tons of gluten free options and their gluten free pizza is amazing! Staff is always, warm, friendly, & accommodating.

Brad Granderson

nice gluten free pancakes and enjoyed the other items as well.

Meghan Long

Great gluten free options, delicious food and fun open air atmosphere.

Brett Branstetter

I had my first ever legit gluten free breakfast burrito and it was HEAVEN. A must try!

Julieta Mariotti

Very good place for breakfast. Varied food and many Gluten Free options, which is difficult to find

Juana Saldana

Milie’s Cafe has so many options, from vegan to regular and gluten-free! I ordered the Devil’s Mess and it was packed with bold, delicious flavors. My hubby got The Usual with gluten-free pancakes and they were 🔥. We also loved their fresh, homemade orange juice, and the Blue Majik latte was a refreshing and tasty surprise. Highly recommend for a flavorful and inclusive brunch spot!

Jessica Schneiderman

Never had a bad meal here! Excellent GF options for breakfast and lunch. Paty’s is a tried and true classic!

Mariah M.

I cannot rave about this place enough! This hidden gem needs to be discovered because the quality and intention behind each detail of this place is spectacular. The menu had tons of great options for both breakfast and lunch, from sandwiches and burgers to breakfast bowls and waffles, they made it hard to choose. Safe to say we will be back again to try more in the future, especially with their menu being updated seasonally to keep things fresh and exciting. We settled on the Veggie Bowl and Savory Waffles which were both to die for and tasted even better than they appeared, which was impressive! I especially liked that everything tasted fresh and came well seasoned and so flavorful there was no need to add hot sauce, although they had a great selection of those as well. The curry aioli that came along with the veggie bowl was a delicious and unique touch to an already tasty meal too. The portions were generous enough that we saved half of each plate for later so we could indulge in one of their beautiful pastries, which to my surprise were all gluten free! It’s wonderful to know anything on the menu can also be made gluten free as well. The cookie was giant, soft and delicious without too many chocolate chips to distract from the actual flavor of the cookie itself which was not overly sweet, with just a touch of sea salt that I thoroughly enjoyed. The owners behind the counter were friendly and welcoming, even to my little chihuahua girl who is normally quite shy. There is a great little market section with local and hand crafted goods to check out while you wait and the bathroom was cute and very clean which I appreciated. I love the vibe of the outdoor patio seating with fresh flowers that are also for purchase as well. I can’t wait to come back and visit again soon and am happy to make the trip down to imperial beach just for this experience. I am looking forward to seeing this business grow and continue to thrive within its community for many years to come. Show your support and be sure to bring friends and family alike to enjoy all this place has to offer. Whether grabbing a quick coffee and pastry or dining in, this place is sure to not disappoint.

Robynn Lin Fredericks

As a healthy-foodie type who is also gluten sensitive, this place was a fabulous find! All organic with amazing natural choices, for both vegetarian and paleo, and obviously, cautious about food allergy prep! Staff was beyond friendly and food was delicious! We will def make this a go-to spot when in town!

Ashley Weston

I’m a student here in Chico and this is by far one of my favorite restaurants! I’ve had celiac since I was 12 so I understand the struggle of finding restaurants but this place is absolutely amazing. I one time was nervous about the food I got because it looked too good (iykyk) but the owner reassured me by showing me the products they use and even made me another batch just to ease my worries. The food, the staff, and the knowledge is amazing and always appreciated. I take everyone I know here!

Ron Ronald

A wonderful place for some of the best-tasting food. My soup was homemade-like, the tuna salad sandwich was tasty and heated. The avocado toast was the best I've ever had. And the chocolate cake—just order a slice. Yes, it's all gluten-free, but don't pass it up if you're not on a GF diet, as it's a healthy alternative to most places.

J Greenfield

Very authentic place for Harry Potter fans to eat. Long queue. Not a great experience for coeliacs only roast chicken available but the staff did understand the importance of cross contamination etc. food was nice enough (fish and chips - not gluten free) and chicken with potato for coeliacs. Would recommend if you’re into HP.

Krysten Jauregui

Not safe … wouldn’t recommend

Derek Pedersen

Food was excellent. Great gluten free options. The best chicken sausage I have ever had.

Liesbet Bickett

LOVED: Fun atmosphere. Great menu. So many fresh, creative choices. The food presentation is spot on. Easy access to water and condiments. Quick beverage service. LIKED: Out table server (she delivered the food. You order at the counter) was friendly and worked to take care of us after the ordering server had messed up our order. She was great! Ordering was taken wrong which resulted in delayed food and overcharge. The food seems real fresh. It was very good - creative - but a bit greasy for me. I should have skipped the cheese on my tofu scramble and skipped the James Dean sausage. I don't like greasy. I think others would have loved it. The tofu with peanut was tasty. MEH: The gluten free French toast was ok but not great. I like eggy French toast. This was airy and fluffy. Others may have loved it. I ABSOLUTELY recommend this place and I would come back again. I would just change my order a little. I do wish they had some egg free breakfast options. I'm thinking this would not be a good place for a vegan.

Jen Barnes

gf pancakes

Mike W

My wife has Celiac Disease and I asked for gluten free pancakes but they gave me regular pancakes. I even showed the hostess what I wanted via their website on my phone. Now my wife is in the bathroom throwing up to avoid having to go to Urgent Care.

Brittany

The food and the overall restaurant is 5 Stars! I think we would have enjoyed ALOT more if we weren't in the middle of a heat wave here in LA because the seating is all outside and it got hot really quickly..but any other time this would be a great option for lunch! We came for brunch and the breakfast options DID NOT disappoint! I got the spinach and feta omelet, and it was so good! Everything is pretty much priced close to $20 a plate, but the food is worth it, and the portions are generous. I saw a lot of people getting the breakfast burrito, so it must be one of the more popular menu items. There's alot of parking behind the building. Also many gluten free options.

Susan Young

Friendly cafe with wide menu including ample vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Cigal Shaham

Good selection for brunch. They have traditional, vegetarian, and gluten free options.

Ben Grube

Had an incredible dining experience. Leonela provided exceptional service and went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. The gluten free fried chicken was arguably better than the original! We will be back!

Jess Smith

This is a long time favorite of mine .. their Spanish latte... Sooooo good .. especially the strong version... Their food is ok... They run out of healthier options pretty early, even at 9.30am, such as breakfast burrito gluten free tortillas... So go there early if you need or prefer certain options...

Kerry Ferreirae

Several very good gluten free options! Fast service, rockin tunes

Janet Fernandez

Classic spot, went for breakfast. They now have gluten free pancakes and toast. Big plus for our family. 3 of us have Celiac.

Steven Acheson

Great place to eat for gluten free, but if your super worried about cross contamination I would have a talk with the waitress about waffle maker or giddle.