Top 17 Gluten-Free Allergen-Friendly Spots Across San Francisco

Christopher

Note: Only writing this to let the owner know in case they aren't aware of the celiac review apps and the recent change. It's otherwise an excellent place with amazing staff and food, hope that it can get resolved for the celiac community. Something has gone wrong with their sourcing of gluten free ingredients. I have celiac and suddenly after incorporating this restaurant into my diet my blood work numbers have exploded upwards. I track my numbers very closely multiple times a year and I've done a lot of elimination and it points pretty heavily towards this place as being the culprit. This also reflects in the reviews for find me gluten free website where people are getting violent reactions in the last year. Hopefully they eventually figure out where the gluten is coming from so that other celiac individuals and I can go back here again as their food is otherwise very tasty. I would recommend them to redo the testing that they once did in 2019 to figure out where the source of the problem is. Thank you

Staff Oms

I brought a group of 7 others here last week as we were in town for meetings and one of our members is celiac, I saw the reviews of great food but I'm thinking.. it's all GF how good can it be... AMAZING AMAZING WOW! I was in San Fran for 7 days and hands down the best meal, best service, atmosphere, just hands down AWESOME! Samie was our server and she was incredible as well as management & staff of Firefly - GO ! Eat ! ENJOY! David Nye

Palmira Martin

Best mexican food in San Francisco!!! <3

Allison Dewberry

Their Gluten-free fried chicken was great! Not dry and had a great texture.

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.

LaiJien

My friend and I arrived shortly after Dragon Well opened and were warmly greeted by the owner, Christina. The restaurant was already full, so we wandered around the neighborhood for 15 minutes before returning and getting promptly seated. We ordered off the gluten-free menu, and Evan helped narrow our choices to the GF Scallops, Prawns, and Calamari in “Bird’s Nest.” We also got the GF Vegetable Fried Rice. Both dishes were just fantastic - well seasoned, and the seafood was cooked to perfection! The potato “bird’s nest” was delicate and added the perfect crunch, and the calamari was incredibly tender. We were delighted to find the iced teas we ordered had lychees in them. On our way out, Alex thanked us for coming and wished us well. I’m Chinese and am very picky about Chinese food, and it was legit. Add the stellar service and warm vibe, and Dragon Well is a definite winner in my book. I can’t wait to come back.

carl longstaff

Awesome place to eat first time here in San Francisco, and being a gluten free celiac, they did the best gluten free double burger with lettuce buns I have ever had. Their fryer is also GF and the potatoes are cut on site.

Meli Sandell

Completely worth the steep walk up a hill. Highly recommend. So many options to choose from

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.

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 :)

Timothy Garvey

Delicious and nearly everything is gluten free, too. It was so good that we ate there one night and went back for lunch the next day to try some things we didn’t eat the night before.

Emily Ou

Food was ok, came out quickly and service was great but it was busy and relatively loud while we were dining. The ramen was the most disappointing to me- noodles seemed borderline overcooked and the broth was just salty but with little actual flavour. I found it to be some of the more blah vegan dishes I’ve had in a while. It was either super spicy or just tasted like rice. The vegan cream cheese seemed a little off to be honest but that’s on me for not saying anything. I will say they’re great at accommodating allergies as I’ve heard they’ve accommodated gluten free + avocado allergy.

Setu Upadhya

I'm a big fan of moonbowls! -Excellent taste! I had the tofu bowl and really enjoyed the various toppings (you get upto 5). My favorites: fresno chiles, roasted corn, citrus kale. -Fast delivery, everything was very fresh -Vegans, vegetarians and gluten free people can easily order. Love that the menu is so nicely labeled. -Other favorites: The various sauces (ginger-soy and creamy sesame), and sweet potato dumplings

Malin Schn

Absolutely delicious gluten-free arepas! Felt completely safe even with celiac disease.

Kristie Rolfsen

MUST EAT HERE! Celiac, just eating gluten free, or not. This place is amazing. We loved the Chicken Tinga Tostadas and Rolled Tacos.

Gemma Boothroyd

Damnnn this place is good. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and fresh just by looking at them. I got the porridge which is gluten free, and it did not disappoint. Was my first time having a savoury porridge, and I’m glad I tried it here! Not quite as flavourful as I’d expected, but I will absolutely be coming back to try the sweet version of the porridge too 😊

Nancy Collins

Love this gluten free menu.

Alysha Coughler

Super chill place with always tasty dishes! The gluten-free injera was tasty and made it an inclusive meal

Melissa Hill

Great board game cafe in SF. Loved that their entire menu is gluten free as someone with Celiac. I had no reaction from the food. I had the Japanese fried chicken sandwich; the chicken and slaw were delicious and flavorful but the waffle had no flavor and kind of felt like just extra breading/carbs. Great selection of board games and no maximum time limit (just a $7 entry fee).

Reba Hayes

Love that they have gluten free options that actually taste good and vegan milkshakes! Great food and really good service.

Ceboh Ndlovu

This place was great, the staff were attentive and kind. I ordered Seafood Fettuccine and it was amazing. My boyfriend is gluten free and he was catered for too!

Montse Abenojar González

Spectacular burgers, they are gluten-free!

Brenda Flynt

Emily Boies

Gluten free buns

unify dem

Amazing food, fully gluten free menu!! If they could add cider or hard kombucha to the menu, then this spot would be 10/10 perfect!

Andrew Lutz

Highly recommend the halibut, shrimp, and crab, out of this world. One of the nicest restaurants I've ever been to. Beautiful views, right on the water. Complimentary valet service was excellent. Wait staff were kind and knowledgable; my fiancé can't have gluten or dairy and they expertly and carefully accomodated us. Will come again.

Palmira Martin

10/10 best lobster roll in town AMAZING gluten free bread <3

Mila Lukić

Really tasty vegan food, even my boyfriend who normally doesn’t like vegan food found it tasty and filling! We got a wildseed burger, a watermelon salad, spicy sausage pizza, pasta and really nice drinks. I recommend the tumeric latte and charcoal lemonade :) They offer gluten-free options too, and obviously everything is dairy free as well :) The ambiance is nice and I’d come back again!

Ash Bachani

Dedicated fryer & mostly everything is gluten free already!

B. Feingold

We were visiting and had a wonderful meal here. They were able to tell me what gluten free options were available. Such a treat!

Frances Peterson

Huge crowd, high season, and they still accommodated us. Fifty minute wait was fun in the bar with great cocktails. They seated us far sooner than they planned. Indoor and outdoor seating. Call ahead, get a reservation. Very loud. Not easy for hearing impaired. Very dark interior. Use caution with elderly. Fast service despite heavy volume. Bathrooms consistently cleaned. Great service. Delicious food. Comfortable, relaxed experience. One feels they are in the hands of professionals. Parking a challenge. Plan ahead of use the nearby buses, taxi or ride share. Bikes probably a good idea too. Gluten free accommodated. Waiter was a magician keeping the water flowing. It was greatly appreciated. Plates were removed promptly. Families of all ages were accommodated.

Max S

Had the most wonderful experience. Luis was our server and he was so engaging and helpful. They took allergies/celiac very seriously. The service was impeccable - water was always refilled, new dinnerware between courses, plating of food. But most importantly every dish was a total delight to the mouth. While every dish was incredible, my absolute favourites were the Nikkei (tuna ceviche) and the limeña (upscale potato salad - I’m not doing it justice with my explanation). Truly a delight and would absolutely come back next time I’m in town! Thanks La Mar!

Samir Jain

Lots of gluten free options. Awesome

Ben

Great food. Great service. Gluten Free and Vegan no problems at all!

Esperanza Hunt

Risa Wood

To say my dinner at State Bird was outstanding does not do the staff, the food, or the service proper justice. I’m gluten intolerant (medical, not a dietary choice). Shawna, our server, and Hattie, the manager for the evening, not only ensured that the entire staff knew of the allergy, but went above and beyond to write out a menu for me, detailing what dishes could and could not be modified as well as what dishes were safe. As a first-time customer here, I could safely make informed decisions even with their dim-sum style of service. The impeccable attention to detail came from all staff members, and I was notified of possible modifications for every dish being brought around. I felt so incredibly comfortable, accommodated for, and taken care of while navigating a serious allergy in this Michelin Star restaurant. Modifications can be a hassle and a half for the kitchen sometimes, especially with such a curated menu, and it felt like the most natural thing in the world here. Our service was smooth and easy, which was a breath of fresh air. The food was spectacular: not only was there a wide variety of safe dishes to choose from, even the dishes that were modified were phenomenal, as if the lack of gluten was never a factor at all. At all. As in, seriously, GET the state bird with provisions and the whole shebang, because even when gluten-free the fried quail is astounding. The pork belly salad was brilliantly balanced, and the ice cream sandwich was an incredible end to our meal. Cleanliness, attention to detail, friendly service, and seamless communication across the board were the cherry on top for this absolutely phenomenal meal. Thank you, State Bird Provisions, for the delicious experience. We’ll certainly be back for more.

Mia Cudecki

Highly recommend for people with dietary restrictions. I had a gluten and dairy free pizza and it was great! It's also nice that they're open later than many places in the city.

Staci Kavanagh

Great place with fresh food that can accommodate everyone's needs; vegan, gluten free, dairy free etc..

Kellynn Rain

SUPER GOOD!! Good for people that like it just a tad bit sweeter. Lots of options to choose from. Great gluten free options and allergy options as well. Cute place and they are fast! There's no tables to eat at though, heads up.

Mary Olney Fulham

Everything was spectacular. Standouts were the panisse, cauliflower, and flower bread. Many vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free options.

Veronica Antonova

Gluten free options, caviar, full BBQ, and a patio? I'm there!

Lior Seidel

Matt Nguyen

With the wife being gluten intolerant, it’s been difficult finding a spot to enjoy without the worry. The owner was very helpful and knowledgeable with our concerns. The food was delicious! Extra crispy wings and his sauces were on point. I particularly loved the Tropical Heat and spicy buffalo! You will not be disappointed eating here. We’ll definitely be back if we’re ever in town again!

Valentina Suarez Ordoñez

Incredible intentions, thanks Carlos, Milton and Raul, I very recommend. Good moment ideally for any occasion. Options gluten free and diary free

Alan Rodriguez