Top 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111150 Gluten-Free American Spots to Enjoy in San Francisco

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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).

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!

Brooklynn Filstrup

celiac friendly, low risk of cross contamination! dedicated gluten free cooking area

Palmira Martin

They truly are gluten free I’ve been there twice on this trip!

Alysha Coughler

Staff was excellent! I told them I had celiac disease and they said they could get me almost anything on the menu. Got an Amy’s burger and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was!!

Palmira Martin

DO NOT RECOMMEND FOR CELIAC

Meghan O'Keefe

The Grove is consistently high quality food. Good portions (justifying the prices) and high quality ingredients. Excellent gluten free bread!! Recently opened a bar so they have a full liquor menu instead of the previous beer and wine only.

Ariel Jackson

Great food, really cute, and they were able to make things gluten-free for someone with celiac disease. Thank you Ronnie for being so accommodating and nice!

Brooklynn Filstrup

please don’t come here if you have celiac i got glutened here off of their gluten free crepes recently.

Nancy Collett

Gluten free menu items clearly marked but not remotely celiac safe food. Extensive discussions with patient and friendly waiter who kept checking with kitchen and was not versed in truly gf food. Mixed fryer. When we opened our gluten free take out meal it was covered in gluten gravy. With bun in a separate box. They didn’t charge us which we appreciated.

Elliott Mokski

extremely tasty food. Lots of gluten free options including a terrific key lime pie

Della Blake

Great value for money gluten free burhers too

Victor Wang

Interesting restaurant concept featuring an entire menu that is free of gluten, dairy, soy, and seafood. Ordered a large order for the company using DoorDash and it was all labeled and delivered on-time. Liked the wagyu beef mixed bowl and people were raving about all the other bowls as well. Portions seemed like they would be small since the bowl pricing was so inexpensive but it was a good hearty meal.

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.

Jesenia DeTullio

This is definitely the place to go if you feel like you've "seen it all" when it comes to Californian cuisine. They will show you that you haven't! Our party of 4 all got the tasting menu so we could try as many dishes as possible. Many of the dishes were unusual flavor combinations, such as their well-known porcini donuts, or the octopus tostada with pluot and Jimmy Nardello chimichurri. I also noticed they have a lot of very umami-heavy dishes. They were also very accommodating of our gluten-free friend which was lovely. I don't think it quite lived up to the hype -- it's not the first place I would think to take someone who came to visit. However, as I said above, if you're looking for a new spin definitely try this place out! The service was friendly, and the overall vibe was lively but still cozy.

Jeffrey Fiorino

Love this place . Main thing is the menu changes daily so there’s always something new to try. I like to come fridays and eat at the bar , always a nice crowd and friendly people . The staff bar tenders hostess are all amazing ! I’m gluten free and there are plenty of options even desserts ! Great spot ! I’ll post some photos next time

Tristan Zier

Merchant Roots is the best restaurant you’ve never heard of. We’ve been to two of their tasting menus (Color Theory, and The Great Trees) and both were incredible. The team puts an incredible amount of creativity into their entirely new menu every quarter, and weaving unique stories and themes in to each of the typically ~10 courses. Each dish is its own mini masterpiece. For example - with Color Theory, each dish centered around both the visual color but also the emotion the color evokes - for the yellow course, think a crispy yellow potato topping that feels and sounds like crackling Fall leaves. The restaurant only has 2 seatings a night, and up to 8 people per seating. This also means you get to interact directly with Chef Ryan and the rest of the team while they take you throughout the story. The wine pairings were solid both times - since they’re a smaller restaurant, they can get wines from smaller producers who don’t produce enough to be able to service larger restaurants. They also have a beautiful full-wall piece of art from local artist Meghan Shimek and her wool roving. We’ve been to many tasting menus, but this one is by far our favorite and the one we always recommend to others. And the price point is well below what you’d expect for the level of the experience. My only regret in writing this review is more people may discover it and it’ll make it harder to get a table for future menus! Note - given how much work goes into each dish, they can't do substitutions unless they state it's possible, which varies by menu. For example, one of their menu themes was seafood focused, so they offered a pescatarian option. And their current The Great Trees and upcoming Vanity Fair menus are offering a few nights where they can do a gluten free or vegetarian option. Make sure you check their website and/or reservations page to see what options they're offering.

Hailey N Whetten

Literally the best gluten free fried chicken I have ever had. Wow. Speechless. Also amazing service!

Ethan

AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT. I say for 3 reasons: 1. All the staff are Italian 2. A member of my dinner party lived in Italy for several years, is fluent in Italian who also has an Italian husband and she confirmed this place screamed proper Italian 3. It gave me massive nostalgia of my recent trip to Italy a few months ago. I came with a party of 7 for my girlfriend's birthday. The manager Andrea was there at the front door to welcome us and quickly made small talk with our Italian speaking party members. We were sat upstairs in a balcony type seating which gave us a full view of the dining room - absolutely beautiful. Our waiter Marco was attentive and knowledgeable about the whole menu. We had a child with celiac so he quickly told us everything that she could eat and she loved every bite of it! All of the appetizers were amazing especially the meatballs, we had to order a second round. We ate the calamari, salads, and burrata which tasted amazing. We ordered individual pasta entrees of different varieties. Each member of my party could not stop talking about how delicious it was - IT WAS PROPER AL DENTE. Drinks are so reasonably priced. A glass of wine is $10-$14 which is SOO cheap in my opinion but all the wine tasted amazing - the bottles all cost about $40-$50 which is very affordable. To further compliment Marco, it was a busy evening but he never forgot a single thing we ordered even down to the modifications in a single persons entree. Even if his other duties created a longer wait time for our requests he continually reassured us that he would take care of it which he did. Desserts were phenomenal and they were nice to us to comp a dessert for the birthday member. We had the Tiramisu, Red Velvet Cake, and the Panna Cotta. Each one tasted amazing and we continually ate them despite how full we all were. Andrea was also so kind to bring the celiac child (Born in Italy and also speaks Italian) some gelato as it was gluten free and she was so thankful!! Andrea also gave us some Limoncello which tasted delicious! As someone who works for a high-end restaurant in San Francisco, Bottega truly is one the best restaurants I have had the pleasure of visiting. This place is 20/10 and I WILL be back as soon as I can. This is a repost of my yelp review, I wanted to make sure it was on both google and yelp.

Leanne M. Baxter

Fantastic place for breakfast in SF. Spent a couple days on the boat at South Beach harbor and boy what a sweet little spot for breakfast. It’s been a long while since I’ve been there and it has changed hands in the last couple years, but its still awesome. They have the BEST gluten free bread…. Worth the try.

Mary Maas

The best place for pre-Orpheam shows! You may eat along side some cast memebers (We did)! Food is fun and they incorporate the show into the food choices and drinks. Food was beautifully prepared. No Gluten free options so we had a unless burger and fish and chips. Burger was flavorless but looked great! Both our fries were cold. The drinks are fun and delicious. Yuzu tea was a favorite! Atmosphere is fun and have cast signed posters. I'd go again! Next show for sure! Make reservations the place is small but accommodating.

Amelie Anna

Great burgers, great fries, great service, great place. Plus, gluten free buns for me, so yay!!! AAAAAAAND the place is open til 2am!?

Paikan Schouten (Pike)

Great all day breakfast place with amazing freshly squeezed juices. They also cater well to people that are dairy and gluten sensitive. Highly recommend the hangover omelette. The staff is also super nice making a deserved 5 star experience.

Emma Dill

San Francisco has its share of fried chicken places, but this (and its sister/mother restaurant Brenda's French Soul Food) is hands down my favorite. This location has a regular menu in addition to their meat-and-three setup (where you pick 1 meat and 3 sides, or pick 4 sides) from a rotating list of options. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Also, the menu is similar enough to the original Brenda's that this is a great option if you don't feel like going to the Tenderloin today . . . .

Vanessa Brakey

Gluten free empanadas to die for!

Michelle Barnes

Visited for a Saturday dinner. You can make reservations on Resy for indoor or outdoor seating (free cancellation up to 3 hours before otherwise a $10/person fee). I put in a request to sit in their beautiful plant atrium, which they were able to accommodate. Small menu but lots of gluten free options, some vegetarian, and some dishes can be made vegan. I got the Risotto ala Milanese and my friend got the Double Cheeseburger with fried egg. We both also got the featured 2022 pride drink Blue Ivy and shared the duck fat fries. The duck fries were perfectly crispy and had an amazing flavor! We both really liked our cocktails as well. Unfortunately my risotto was rather bland and both entrees were on the smaller side. Would only return for those fries and to try some of their other cocktails

Paul Baldassari

Great food I asked for a gluten free dish and they served me the dish of someone else with sausage with flower. I'm suffering now

Vladimir Kostyukov

They said farro dish was gluten free but it wasn’t. Farro is literally wheat (gluten). It’s very scary and I realized this too late. With this price tag I’d expect them to take better care of allergens and simply know what’s off limits for folks with certain food allergies.

Simla Somturk

Delicious brunch, plenty of gluten free options, a beautiful little oasis in the heart of the Castro. The best part? Tom. Thank you, Tom.

Dina Kitayama

The Morris never disappoints! Each dish is well thought out and delicious! Great drinks, salads and meats! And I dream of their gluten-free buckwheat donuts!

Rebecca Valentino

Excellent spot to grab fresh, tasty food on the go. I love that all ingredients are sustainably resourced and are free from antibiotics/hormones. There are a lot of options too, including gluten free. I would just like to see more gluten free pastry/cakes options please, as they were always sold out.

Mike Pierce

The staff are friendly and they have gluten-free bread so I can order a sandwich

Alyssa Siddiqui

Cute and dainty spot for afternoon tea. Highly recommend for the ambience. Food was decent for the price but left feeling that there could’ve been more. Was able to accommodate for celiac and pescatarian needs.

Jennie S

Delicious brunch, friendly staff, lovely restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I requested gluten free, host recommended a few options - tomato soup, smashed potatoes, and the smoked salmon toast replaced with a bed of gem salad. Delicious and so lovely.

Catherine Lee

An amazing experience! I would rate higher than 5 stars if I could. Incredible attention to detail in every aspect of the restaurant, the food & beverages, and their service. The staff is very knowledgeable, provides excellent customer service, and seems so passionate about every dish and wine pairing they present. Each food item was expertly prepared using clever and creative ingredients and cooking methods. Reservations well in advance are a must. You pre-pay at the time of booking. There are multiple options catering to a variety of dietary requirements, including the nuance of truly gluten-free vs. trace amounts of gluten is okay. Tables are seated at staggered seating times, instead of pre-pandemic seating where they had limited seating times with communal dining.

Bill Lawson

Service and meal were good. The server was helpful with allergies. They did have gluten-free bread. 🇨🇦

sebastian ferreyra

Was a good option nearby union Square and a block from the cable car. Pricey as everything around but the service was very good, food was ok (nothing outstanding and just a few GF options). If are celiac look somewhere else.

Rocío Cairo Presepi

The food was really good. They were super careful with food as im celiac and intollerant to lactose. They have gluten free crepes that were really good

Andrew Firth

Best breakfast I have had my entire trip. Breakfast is served all day, great portion sizes. If your gluten free, their are no gluten free bread options, but the hash browns are GF and you can substitute fruit for toast for a small extra. Really impressed even the fruit bowl was a great size with lots of varied fruits. Filtered coffee, free top ups and the coffee is lovely. A ++++++

Sean

This is a top notch restaurant, quick service, very friendly staff and delicious delicious comfort food. Get the sweet potato tots they are the best I've ever had. Also gluten free friendly.

Samantha Santos

If you’re looking for a superb Halal restaurant this is your one stop shop for breakfast/brunch. The food was so incredible and the restaurant was friendly to Halal and Celiac options! The staff was extremely friendly and not only do they have a QR Code menu but you also get to order straight from your phone- so they’re very covid cautious. Highly recommend for brunch whenever you’re in San Fran.

Ashleigh Heinichen

Heidi was fantastic. We had a few people arrive late but she made sure everyone had drinks as they arrived. We had two people with food allergies that she accommodated as well. We came near the kitchen closing time so she did a great job of letting us know when our food orders needed to be submitted. Wish there were a few more gluten free options on the menu. Wine menu is excellent and the cocktails are delicious. Thanks Heidi for your patience with our party and helping me keep track of the drink menu! ♥️