Top 50 Gluten-Free American Diners to Explore in California

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

Amatari Oyatedor

chicken sandwich

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.

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.

Ashley Clark

If you love fries half as much as I do, this is definitely a place to come! Their loaded/drunk fries with carne asada??? Oh my goodness. The guacamole had just the right amount of spice, the Pico wasn’t too citrusy, the fries are FRESH CUT potatoes, the meat seasoned to perfection. The melted cheese? The aioli on top?…. Like woah, I’m blown away. 10/10 would highly recommend. Also, the street corn was good! Was piping hot! *the drunken fries are gluten free for those that are wondering*

Faythe Hansen

Our experience was fantastic. The food was amazing! My friend has a severe gluten allergy and pretty much all the food on the menu was gluten free (even the fried chicken!) and she was so excited. We went right before 6 and it was quiet and delightful but com 6:30 the crowd started to pour in and it became very loud. It was not anything that was truly bad but it did take away from the experience a little for me. Loved it though, will definitely go again!

Komppee Sy

Amazing Amazing Amazing!! I have been to other Urban Plates but I Enjoyed this one for sure. Came with my coworker he's from San Diego and showed him this spot since we were on lunch. We met Karla I believe she was new ( I'm sorry if I got her name wrong) and she is amazing at Customer service being patient and kind as my coworker was orderering. She didn't rush but she was Patient and was also able to help us in Customer Service. Not only that but she went above and beyond but I can tell she was kind and so was other employees who took our plate and offered to even replenish our drinks and take our Plates. Love your Services!! I ordered the Steak platter with Brussel sprouts and mash potatoes and other was a Burger I forget what kind but we also purchased a Cookie with a complementary cookie. I enjoyed my meal today felt like I was cooking at home. Over all steak was super juicy mash potatoes had flavor so as the brussel sprouts. The cookies we had was Chocolate cookie and Gluten free Cookie with that Sea Salt on top was really Amazing. Over food was great, Service A++ Atmosphere was vining was looking at the Flower that's in black and white painted on the ceiling. Overall I was impressed by Karla. Karla you will do great!! Keep going YOU WILL DO WELL!! Thank you Urban Plates!!

Celeste Villalobos Tahamont

The whole staff is amazing. Friendly, great service. Potatoes, mind-blowing. Biscuit, crunchy deliciousness with honey butter and home made jam. Scallion, egg, crab scramble! Gluten free almond flour pancakes so tasty.

Nicki Ohrstrom

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

Raj Singh

Good pizza. Celiac friendly if you let servers know. Family friendly

Jerome Theresse

Every entree, appetizer, and dessert is gluten free here. it's pricey but well worth it for a splurge.

Maryam K

Pastries, food except croissants are gluten free

Joanne Lang

I love to order on the app and it’s ready when I get there. I’m gluten free so I love the options. Food is always fresh. This is one of my favorite places to go.

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.

Malia Faith

Gluten free pizza

Lauren Schaffel

Our server Allie was awesome! She made sure my meal was allergy safe (I have a serious allergy to gluten, celiac disease). I got the buffalo chicken salad with air fried gf chicken!🐓

William Silva

best salad and potatoes !

Rae Ann Gustafson

The food is delicious, what I can eat. Sadly, they don't offer gluten free bread or pasta. I did order some of their sauce to put on my own gf noodles at home. Quite good!

Vishwa Dave

Luis and Josie at the bar are amazing!!! Great friendly service! Best vegan horchata. And great vegan food options. The habanero salsa is great. Love vegan and gluten free food here.

Claire Bonnepart

This place is clean, staff are friendly and the food was tasty! Gluten free bread and vegan options available. I ordered the tofu scramble and added a side of chicken apple sausage ($7) a bit pricey .. but I’d definitely go back to hang out in the outdoor patio area for brunch again.

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).

Gary Standke

Went for dinner here after a show at the Honda Center. Lots of seating at 6pm on a Saturday night. Lots of gluten free options. Had the shrimp tacos which were 3 hughe tacos packed with shrimp. Fantastic flavor and all gluten free. Free parking.

Manuela Gigli

But how is it possible that a place like this, certainly not cheap, doesn't have gluten free chips??? But does a fryer cost that much??? SHAMEFUL!

Nancy Myers

Amazing food across the board! Loved it. They were very accommodating with my gluten allergy and provided many delicious options. We ate on the patio, they have misters for warm weather and the atmosphere was lovely.

Robin K.

Gluten free options on menu. Server was not that interested in serving us at first but got a bit better as we ordered more things. Hostess was saying no gluten free menu but then a different guy walked up to the hostess stand and pointed out that gf was on the menu. Food was really very good but on the pricey side. They had gluten free lemon meringue pie.

School of Eden

Very delicious food, had plenty of plant based and gluten free options. I highly recommend.

FABIOLA SAJA

Small but characteristic atmosphere, a little slow due to the fact that there is always a lot of people, very good hamburger even gluten-free

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.

Mackenzie C

They are careful with allergies and have lots of gluten free options or can accommodate for changes.

Jen Yamtich

Delicious food and a huge menu of Celiac-safe gluten free options.

Ashley Radzat

Sabrina was kind, informative, and very friendly. The food was the perfect size and the taste was excellent. We had the Korean Noodles with chicken and being somebody that is Gluten free it was amazing to have friend chicken options!!

Molly Goldstein

So yummy, always enjoy and have never gotten sick

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.

Maureen San

Hoooray! Found a nice spot to eat quality burgers and drinks. Fries are tasty! It’s hard being celiac so I’m glad I have an option before I head to the beach. ✨🫶🏼

Jayson Myst

Found this little cafe on Christmas Eve and we're glad we did. Went for breakfast. The food was very fresh and tasted great. Coffee was also very nice. Plenty of gluten free options so everyone is covered. Service was fast and attentive.

AbbieRose

From what i understand this places reputation doesn’t even need a review because of how highly it was talked about but, here we are anyway. As a plant based gluten free person not often (or ever) do I get to indulge in Mac and cheese and holy macaroni this was single handily the best dish that has graced my taste buds. Is that dramatic? Yes absolutely but they earned it. The atmosphere, staff and options catered to dietary restrictions is off the charts. I also got their vegan gluten free brownie and it was divine. You have to go!

Addie Peterson

Has delicious gluten free pancakes and coffee cakes. Staff is extremely friendly and made me feel safe eating here as a celiac.

Nicole Johnson

Great food! Easily accommodates a gluten allergy.

Mozz Arella

They have a dedicated gluten free frier and they have gluten free onion rings and gluten free meatloaf. One of my favorites is their gluten free banana bread. I come here often. This is for me, comfort food. I love this restaurant it is one of the only places a person who has celiac disease can go to and also order desert and coffee at the end of a meal rather than just watching everyone else enjoy. I usually sit outside on the porch with my dog. Sometimes we just come in and get frozen latkes and meatloaf from the freezer I feel at home here and kind of has the feels like I'm raiding my mom's kitchen to take food home ...lol.

April Perkins

A bright and vibrant restaurant offering fresh, healthy, and flavorful dishes with options for every diet, from vegan to gluten-free. Its cheerful atmosphere and commitment to wholesome ingredients make it a go-to spot for a quick, guilt-free meal.

hannah deem

Bushfire was super good ! Great fresh food ! Lots of options for vegan and gluten free . The staff was friendly and helpful . Place was clean. Definitely will be back!

Marci Anderson

OMG! DELICIOUS!! We ordered different things so we could taste it all! Cornbread…are you kidding me? Shrimp and grits…so deliciously creamy. Oxtail tacos…flavor burst! Fried green tomatoes…so good! Mac and cheese…so cheesy! Here’s the kicker…it’s GLUTEN FREE!! Are you kidding me?! We will be back very soon!! The staff and owner are so kind and gracious! So sweet and attentive! Oh wait….gotta go…my gluten free peach cobbler is coming!! Trust me….eat here!!!

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.

Oz Osburn

It's good but a bit pricey for a burger. They do have nice gluten free buns.

Heather Carlisle

Really good food and they have Gluten free options in the menu! Their menu is seasonal so it may vary on the different options but will always be an option! They have vegan options too!

Llion Jones

Lovely place. Gluten free available also. Recommend!

Lauren P

GF labeled on the menu, you can eat most things, even the Teriyaki sauce!

Tom Singer

Old precooked burgers. Came out too fast to be fresh. Cold fries . Sent them back. Hot ones came out quickly but they charged us 3.50 extra . Second waitress did not realize first order was gluten free. One and done.