Top 50 Gluten-Free Gems to Discover in California

Kristy Muir

Delicious! Definitely worth a visit if you’re a coeliac/ GF!

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

Lulu

A great gluten-free bakery with good sandwiches. I love Pushkins and this one does not disappoint. They don't have as much food as the other ones or paninis like babes but they still have a pretty good selection of baked goods. It is a very small cute store but there is no seating inside which is not the best in the Sacramento Heat. But I come here often to get baked goods for the house.

Lisa

A fully gluten free kitchen with a variety of options for dairy, vegan and Paleo diets. The line is long and moves very slowly (especially on weekends).

Rinke van der Gaag

My friend, who is severely celiac, got very sick here. They say all the food is gluten free, but that’s obviously not true. We looked up everything about this restaurant after she got sick and saw the review of some other person on this site who also got sick. They sell a lot of oats, so that’s probably why she got sick. Cross contamination. Watch out!!! For the not celiac’s, the food is good it just isn’t totally gluten free.

Natasha “Nikki” Ferrer-Perez

I had the California Sandwich on Focaccia and it was so yummy! I was meeting some friends to yap, so I didn’t want to be stuffing my face the whole time and stopped ordering after the sandwich, but I WANTED TO DO NOTHING BUT STUFF THEIR WHOLE PASTRY CASE into my mouth! I’ll definitely have to come back another time on my own just absolute pig out on everything!

Kristen Lackman

The bacon chipotle sandwich is the best. So are the cinnamon rolls. At confections by kirari in the plaza right next door they have amazing pizza and their birthday cake cookies are my absolute favorite!

zack ashcraft

My sisters who are gluten free had their jaws to the floor with how many wonderful options they had here. Literally there jaws were to the floor. It was hard to have them eat after because they both had them stuck down there. It was a little embarrassing. The food was great! As someone who can eat gluten, you hardly missed it. Zack signing off.

Lila Abrams

horrible service. i ordered a blueberry muffin and the person next to me ordered one a minute after. they had me pay for it and then told me they were all out and gave it to the person. this was after waiting in line for 20 minutes. the staff has absolutely no manners. if your looking for good gluten free food with good service save yourself some time and choose a different bakery. they also do a horrible job at making accommodations. i ordered myself an omelet and told them i could not eat mushrooms and they gave me an omelet with mushrooms. then got annoyed and took another 20 minutes to make me a new one. and it was undercooked and smaller than the actual serving size.

Nicole

Amazing food, and the Oaxacan old fashioned is awesome! Also if you are celiac the whole restaurant is gluten free so you can eat everything and not worry!

Melanie Brown

Absolutely delicious! Celiac safe kitchen

Maureen Curiel

So lucky to visit this dedicated gf bakery full of delicious options.

Guy Smith

Absolutely incredible. Not dense like any other GF donut, INCREDIBLE prices. I got 3 donuts and a churro and everything was 10/10. So fluffy and yummy. As someone with Celiac and a true wheat allergy, this made me feel normal for a second! LOVED it. So did my 3 year old, and he is super picky

Nicole Jackson

I would drive many hours to go here again. Went 4 times in 4 days. So happy I got to finally experience good pastries since being celiac. These weren’t amazing for gluten free, they were amazing period. Obsessed.

Natalie Bauer

401k food and wine bar is a dedicated gluten free restaurant. They have delicious food that is so good my gluten eating husband kept asking if I was sure the food was safe for me. We had the Caesar salad, arugula salad, calamari, chicken and waffles, mini churros, and bread pudding. The servers were delightful, energetic, friendly, and gave great food recommendations. I can’t wait to visit again. It’s such relief to know everything is safe and to have such a great meal.

V. M.

Walking from a nearby restaurant and decided to stop in about 30 minutes before they closed on a weekday. Realized it was a gluten free donut shop, though I don’t have dietary restrictions I decided to order one blueberry donut. It was a good cake style donut! Not grainy at all like some gluten free things I have tasted tend to be.The young man at the register was extremely friendly and welcoming too. Cute shop!

Danni Mestaz

Such a friendly experience and oh those cookies and doughnuts were a gluten-free persons dream!

Bailey Hopper

Absolutely amazing. Their croissant are so buttery and flaky, the bagel was so pleasantly chewy, the CINNAMON BUN! Gooey, soft and perfect. 100/10.

Erik de Jong

My celiac family loves it here. I don't have to eat gluten free but the food here is much better than almost any other gluten free food. Sandwiches, baked goods, fried chicken, and more. Plenty of vegan options as well.

Sai Janaswamy

Small coffee shop. Sells vegan and Gluten free coffee and treats! Right across the Safeway here. Everything is delicious. I would highly reccomend the Dever cupcake for any sweet tooths out there. And if u love your vailla, you will love it more. The cake is very moist and delicious. Its not at all overpowering with vanilla cake and frosting. 😋🫰🫰

Daphne Bliss-Rosval

I go here all the time for the sweet plantain bowl so I got it catered to my birthday party ! It was a super easy process and my guests said it was the best food they'd had catered at an event! We had vegan and gluten free people and so it was able to accommodate everyone :)

Jeshka BodyArt

Incredible bowl of noodles! I have a gluten-free diet so it can be hard to find good pho/ramen. And the photo speaks for itself on how much I liked my bowl of rice noodles! Perfectly cooked and seasoned meat, rich broth, and just the right amount. I loved having the extras on the side so that I could personalize the flavoring. As for the atmosphere, I loved the Disco music softly playing but the chairs were a little uncomfortable.

Katherine Guardado

I made the journey up from Southern California for the grand opening of their new Orangevale location and this bakery did not disappoint. Although I have the privilege to be able to go into any bakery because I have no dietary restrictions….this was hands down the best baked goods ever. Everything was delicious and you can tell that everything is baked with absolute care. Everything I had was delicious and I would make that drive any day. I also love that this gives such a special place for people with dietary restrictions to get to come in and pick out their very own safe and delicious treat! Such an amazing concept! Do yourself a favor and come here and get some great treats. Delaney is delightful and a baker with such talent you’re gonna say…what is even gluten and why do we need it in our treats!

B Lake

Hands down, the best gluten-free croissant I’ve ever had in my life—and I’ve tried more than I can count! I drove 20 minutes out of my way just to get here, and it was worth every drop of gas and every extra minute on the road. The croissant was flaky, buttery, perfectly golden, and honestly so good I was speechless. I called ahead to ask if they had any left, and they were kind enough to save me the last one of the day. That extra level of service paired with such incredible quality? Chef’s kiss. I’ll definitely be back—and next time, I’m grabbing a few more!

Skylar Baldwin

Best Mexican spot in SD! The chips, the taquitos, and the churros are all AMAZING!! And everything is gluten free! Will definitely be coming back :)

Sarah Wallace

Visiting Monterey for the weekend and was looking for a gluten-free cafe to grab some lunch. Ended up at Nece's GF and YUM! The ancient grain bread I chose for my sandwich was superb, the snickerdoodle cookie was just the right amount of sweet, and my dog got all the love while we were sitting outside on the patio. Definitely will return next time I'm in town. :)

H A

Amazing! Great quality gluten free vegan desserts!

Denise McGovney

They are 100% gluten free so no fear of cross contamination. They also have dairy- & sugar-free, vegan and keto options. My favorites are banana pudding, s’mores cookie, mini lemon bundt, artisan breads, caramel praline cheesecake and seasonal decorated sugar cookies. There’s fried donuts on Saturdays -the Apple fritter and maple donut holes are wonderful. Follow them on Instagram to find out their daily specials and what’s coming out of the oven.

Madeline P

I was so excited to come here and try this fully gluten free restaurant but me and my boyfriend ended up very disappointed with our experience. When we entered the restaurant we were sat at a table about 1 foot away from another couple in the middle of the room. This felt very strange since there were other tables open but they chose to sit us directly next to another couple, so close that it felt like we were in their conversation. The next issue was the food timing. We waited about 50 minutes for our food to come. The entire dining experience is supposed to be 1 hour and 30 minutes but 50 of that was taken up by waiting. This was extremely frustrating too because we could see couples who got to the restaurant after us getting the same things that we ordered first. Once the food got to our table it was very disappointing. The pasta was overcooked and had a hole going through the middle which made it feel like I was eating a long macaroni noodle with my sausage pasta. We also ordered a ravioli and short rib. The ravioli was so heavy and the sauce on it was so thick we barely could eat it. The short rib was extremely overcooked and dry and not what you would expect for 50 dollars. Another note to add is that this restaurant does not have a bathroom. When you pay for such an expensive meal you hope that the restaurant you go to at least has a bathroom for their customers. But no, customers are expected to walk down to the Main Street and use a communal bathroom with a code. This is not what you would expect for a fine dining restaurant. Overall, I do not recommend coming here. As a celiac, I have had far better pasta from the box. After spending 200 dollars here we feel very disappointed and almost scammed out of our money. Super disappointed with this place and if you are a celiac and seeing this excited that there is a fully gf restaurant near you, please spend your money elsewhere. It is not worth the money or the time.

Kim Simmons

This place is amazing such a treat to have so many options. I had the chicken sandwich is was crispy and the brioche bun was incredible. The absolute best gluten free food I’ve ever had.

Tori Liezen

Great experience all around! Husband has celiac disease so having a dedicated gluten free facility is A DREAM! Biscuits were the highlight. Also had the cinnamon roll and breakfast crepe which were also great! Beautiful and serene atmosphere on the patio. Will be back.

Kristy Muir

Great to eat stress free as a coeliac in San Fransisco, a place where I struggled to find GF safe places to eat. Thanks for an excellent Mexican meal!

Easter Bohanon

I’ve been here quite a lot, it’s not the best gluten free Ramen I’ve ever had but it is very good. Their best dish for me is their rock shrimp. Completely gluten free and the sushi is very delicious. It is on the more expensive side and it is very small. There are some places to park in the area. Definitely recommend if you want to appease a ramen craving.

Marily Pennington

When you have celiac or gluten-free problems, you need bakeries to be extremely clean so there is no cross contamination. This bakery is designed for celiac and gluten-free problems. The bakery products are exceptional! If we gave you a cupcake and did not tell you the baked good was gluten-free, you would have no idea they were. That’s how delicious everything is. Thank you♥️

Shelley Oleachea-Caufield

It’s 100% gluten free. We ate here twice and had two different meals each was delicious!

Arabella Redmond

Amazing vegan find in La Jolla, it was on a rooftop so it was so pretty and it was just an 11 min walk from the beach. We got desserts and both were amazing, we got the brownie and the carrot cake and both were soooo good. We couldn’t even tell the brownie was gluten free. They had so much food we wish we could’ve stayed for dinner.

Sheryl Ashton

I was THRILLED to find this wonderful / gluten free bakery. I am going to go broke as everything is so delicious, and we are frequenting far too often. Having a daughter with Hashimoto's disease, gluten / soy & dairy sensitivity issues, this bakery offers her a plethora of tasty treats to indulge in, without the worry. We are obsessed! Well done, Chef!

Wayne West

Get ready, food lovers! Phatties Bakeshop is not just a bakery; it's a culinary powerhouse that also brings you Phattie Cakes, Crumbinal Cookies, and Phatties Roasters. For over five years, their original concept location has been delighting customers, and now they're set to explode onto the Southern California scene with multiple locations opening in and around San Diego But don't just take our word for it. Phatties has racked up an astonishing 20+ local awards, from best bagels to best donuts, proving they've mastered the art of baking. And their fame isn't limited to local accolades – they've also earned 10 national awards, signaling their undeniable quality and innovation. Why Phatties is the Next Big Thing In a world where dietary needs are constantly evolving, Phatties is ahead of the curve. With gluten intolerance on the rise, this is truly a spot to watch. Phatties isn't just serving up delicious treats; they're setting the stage to become a national sensation. Keep your eyes peeled, because Phatties Bakeshop is about to become your new favorite destination for award-winning, crave-worthy baked goods and more!

Jade Doucet

Gluten free AND vegan?! Sign me up! This place is awesome! The donuts are delicious, they offer a huge variety of flavors, and the staff are all so nice, welcoming, and helpful.

Ashley Fuentes

I was craving a donut one day and when I found this place I was not disappointed! They had tasty gluten free donuts and I got a iced strawberry matcha drink that was delicious as well. The space has an inviting atmosphere and the staff is very helpful and friendly as well.

Birte Haakansson (T)

Amazing gluten free bakery!

Sarah Fraczek

I have celiac and I’m constantly on the lookout for high quality food that I can trust and that’s exactly what you’ll find at the Flourless Bakery! They have a huge selection of delicious gluten free baked goods and everyone there is so nice! My husband and I come in almost every weekend to try something new. It’s truly an amazing spot for baked goods if you have allergies - we love it!

Teddy A

I ate here more than a few times a week while in school. It’s delicious and gf.

Jarod Jones

Wide array of delicious gluten and dairy free options. The bagel sandwich and doughnut options were top notch. There is a nice place to sit in the ally just to the left of the store.

Marjorie Shah

I discovered Giselle’s Vegan Kitchen when I picked up their chocolates at Mother’s Marketand WOW. The flavor was unbelievable! Smooth, rich, and perfectly sweet without being overpowering. I had to double check the label because I couldn’t believe something so delicious was actually vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, and corn free! That first bite led me straight to their physical location, and I’m so glad I went. Their bakery is a hidden gem so many amazing options that go way beyond chocolate. From breads and cakes to cookies and raw treats, everything is beautifully made and full of flavor, without compromising on ingredients or health. The team there is also incredibly warm and friendly. You can feel how much love and care goes into every product and every interaction. If you care about what you eat but still want to enjoy truly delicious treats, this is the place. I can’t recommend Giselle’s Vegan Kitchen enough

Lulu

Great gluten free options 😁 the food was pretty good. I would come here again . The staff were very knowledgeable about if things were dairy-free as well which is another allergy I have a long with gluten.

Maxine Smith

We were looking for a Coeliac friendly meal near Golden Gate Park and this was perfect. 100% gluten free food. The only gluten in the place was in a few beers available. Friendly staff. We didn’t play any games but saw a huge selection available. Recommend the waffle sandwiches, and the ice-cream floats to drink, yum!!

Lisa Amnotte

Very busy but worth the standing in line for! Great place for dedicated GF! Delicious Blue Corn Waffles both sweet and savory and special sauce yum! I bought the flour and the sauce.

Heather Hunt, DC

This is my absolute favorite bakery. Great Gluten free sweets and savory. Amazing hot drinks. And my body feels good after eating these high quality treats. Highly recommend.