Top 10 Gluten-Free Spots for Pancake Lovers in San Diego

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

8861 Villa La Jolla Dr #509, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Nicki Ohrstrom
Nicki Ohrstrom
The best gluten free choices! The server was so fun & personable!

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The Trails Eatery

7389 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA 92119, USA
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Dedicated Kitchen SpaceDedicated GF MenuBreakfastAllergen FriendlyBrunchDairy Free OptionsPet FriendlyKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayBeerBread ItemsCiderPancakesSandwichesCasualDinnerDelivery

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

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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

3940 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
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CocktailsBrunchBreakfastAllergen FriendlyDairy Free OptionsDeliveryKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsBeerBread ItemsPancakesCafeKnowledgeable StaffCasualAmericanSandwichesBarPet Friendly

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Kyra
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.

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Thanh Tinh Chay Restaurant

4591 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, USA
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Vegan OptionsAllergen FriendlyAsianDairy Free OptionsDinnerLunchVegetarian OptionsBread ItemsBurgersDessertsFriesPancakesSushiBreakfastDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyDedicated GF Fryer

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Tim Street
Tim Street
This place is fantastic. I have celiac and a wheat/oat allergy and the staff was knowledgeable about all allergens for menu items. I had no bad reactions to the food afterward. The food is delicious too - I'm an omnivore who eats vegan/vegetarian a decent amount. It stands amongst some of my favorite restaurants ever (non vegan included). Did not think it being vegan detracted from flavor whatsoever. Highly recommend, especially if you have gluten sensitivity.

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Gaslamp Breakfast Company

551 J St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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BreakfastAllergen FriendlyBrunchDeliveryKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsBread ItemsPancakesWaffles / CrepesGF Options Marked on MenuKnowledgeable StaffCafeRestaurantDedicated GF Fryer

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Beth Parsons
Beth Parsons
Great gluten free options!

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Breakfast Republic

707 G St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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BrunchBreakfastKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsBread ItemsCasualAmericanKnowledgeable StaffGF Options Marked on MenuSandwichesPancakesDairy FreeDedicated GF FryerDelivery

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Danae Deleon
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.

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Richard Walker's Pancake House

520 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Paul Medina
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.

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Breakfast Republic

4465 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
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Edward Hoefler
Edward Hoefler
Always great food. Im.gluten free and there's a lot of great options for me

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Breakfast Republic

1570 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
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CasualKid FriendlyPancakesAmericanVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsAllergen FriendlyKnowledgeable StaffGF Options Marked on MenuBrunchLunchBreakfastDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor Seating

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

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Werewolf

627 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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BrunchBreakfastDinnerOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayBread ItemsBurgersPancakesDeliveryPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingBar

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Mary Murphy
Mary Murphy
Awesome gluten free pancakes! Fiona took great care of us!

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The Original Pancake House

3906 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
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Jennifer Butler
Jennifer Butler
My gluten free 11 year old is on a boys trip with his Dad. He called me specifically to ask that I leave a 5 star review because he loved the gluten free chocolate chip pancakes so much. He ate 4 of them in 10 minutes. He was one happy customer.

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Flap Your Jacks

3020 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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Haylee Jane Monteiro
Haylee Jane Monteiro
Actually came here for Yelp event and took an order to go. It was just the plain Buttermilk Pancakes and Whipped Mascarpone topping. I actually wanted the red velvet pancakes but they don't have those to go to avoid any cross-contamination on their griddles at the back. The custom flavors are only available for stove top. To go orders were for gluten-free or buttermilk pancakes only. That said I actually really loved even those buttermilk pancakes so I can only imagine how good the red velvet must be! Just the right amount of sweet and I didn't even need to add any toppings on it. Mascarpone was perfectly smooth and delicious on its own as well. Really looking forward to coming here and making my own pancakes sometime soon.

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The Broken Yolk Cafe

1851 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
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BreakfastLunchBrunchDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyPancakesWaffles / CrepesPet FriendlyRestaurant

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Brad Shreve
Brad Shreve
What a Find. Four people, four different breakfasts turned out to be four delicious meals. I must eat gluten free and didn't expect there'd be much for me other than eggs. Surprise, surprise, not only did I find their massive sized gluten free pancakes delicious, my gluten eating family members all agreed. Our server Nancy was super friendly and attentative and the rest of the staff acted like we were old friends. The next time we're in the area we know where we'll go. Do yourself a favor and don't miss the Broken Yolk Cafe.

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Broken Yolk Cafe

355 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Catherine Cummings
Catherine Cummings
Cute spot and opens early! There were Gluten free pancakes and other options, but you'll need to ask the server to double check regarding allergies. Service was great and the food was tasty. Everything came out fast. Atmosphere was good, especially for an early morning crowd.

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Swami's Café Downtown

611 B St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Julie Antonic
Julie Antonic
So incredible we ate here two days in a row! Krysta was absolutely amazing and accomdating to our gluten free and vegetarian needs. The food was delicious! Fresh and flavorful, we enjoyed Mimosa flights, the acai bowl, Swami's breakfast combo, the vegetarian hash and several of their smoothies. Cool, relaxed and trendy location (we stayed nearby at the Beau). Krysta also gave us recommendations for great spots to visit during our stay and was right on with her recommendations. When on vacation, it's not just the scenery and attractions that bring visitors back---it's the people you meet. Krysta is such a great representation of how wonderful San Diego is. We are already planning our next trip back!

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