Top 11 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots Across Costa Rica

Madeline Steadman

Great little spot. Tons of vegetarian/vegan options. Was so excited to see a gluten free bakery as well. The smoothie bowl was yummy.

Fresia Rojas

Delicious, even though the options are gluten-free, everything is delicious! And for Father's Day, they have a special box of sweets.

Isa M

Practically the entire menu is gluten free, one of the owners is celiac. Very friendly treatment, very good experience.

Gaston virano

If you are in Tamarind and want to eat delicious, healthy, gluten-free food, I recommend you come to Shaka Food. Very good food and service and a very warm atmosphere in the restaurant.

Laura Cofsky

This place is the real deal. Dulce de leche and guava flautas? Chocolate-filled chocolate eclair? Wish I could bring them home with me. It doesn’t taste gluten free but it is. Delicious!

Adaxs

Very delicious, being all gluten free. The prices are not comfortable but it is understandable since the food is gluten-free.

Kristina Jasmin

Best meal! We ate here 3 times because of my gluten allergy.

Parker Tillson

Claudia was very attentive and considerate of my gluten allergy! She was great!

Todd Locey

The service was fantastic, the food was good. Especially for a gluten free, dairy free, and soy free restaurant. I'm thankful to have found this place.

Sellers Family

Great lunch spot with many gluten free options. I went here with my family. My daughter is gluten free and was super happy with this place. Lots of good options. The restaurant has lovely outdoor seating and a very friendly cat.

Rosanne Fournier

The service is perfect, the server is very attentive. They offer almost all their dishes gluten-free. The price is perfect and the meal was delicious.

Amber Condron

We stayed in Uvita two nights and visited this place three times since it was that good! Selena and the rest of the staff were so friendly and helpful. My daughter and husband are celiac (gluten-free) and this place had so many delicious options that were clearly labeled - including multiple desserts! Great food and cocktails. On the last night, we went back so that my daughter could have a birthday cake and they remembered when we showed up that it was her birthday and made her feel really special. Highly recommend Sibu!

Ashley C

Our food was fantastic, the service was great, and the restaurant itself was beautiful. Lots of gluten free options, too, which was great for our family.

Mauricio Valverde Vargas

It seems like an option that offers an appropriate menu for those who do not consume gluten, however the prices are a little high

Via Daniels-Fallis

Fantastic little shop on the beach, gluten free options that are DELICIOUS. We enjoyed!!

Anne-Marie

Super nice veggie cafe. I had the gluten free, vegan pancake for breakfast and an almond milk cappuccino and both were delicious.

Kambria Lobliner

Relaxed, fast casual environment. Straightforward menu with typical Mediterranean options. The food was okay— nothing to rave about. I have dietary preferences, so I avoided the pita bread and fries due to gluten intolerance. The build your own salad bar was awesome. The ingredients were fresh, but none of the sauces tasted appetizing. The others in my party thought the hummus tasted pretty flavorless. The chicken was a solid 6.5/10– nothing special. The atmosphere was good, though— a great place to have a laid back dinner or lunch.

Click 506

I am celiac and the experience was excellent in this place. They have a gluten-free menu and management and knowledge of what cross contamination is. Super recommended as well as excellent flavor… Alex, the waiter, very professional and attentive to me and my family.

Lisabirdluvr

Love their food and drinks so much. There's so many delicious gluten-free options and even if you don't have a gluten issue, you will absolutely love this place.

Rosanne Fournier

Very good meal, but very expensive. I am gluten intolerant and I ate the gluten-free carbonara pasta and immediately afterward I really didn't feel well. After mentioning it to the kitchen they told me that no, it was indeed gluten-free...

Ramiro Ortiz

Delicious food and very friendly and kind staff. Amazing gluten free and vegan options also! One of our kiddos is celiac and we found this to be the best option in Santa Teresa - highly recommend!!

Andy Ortiz

The food isn't very good, but it's an option for those of us who can't eat gluten.

Kalli Beckwith

We absolutely loved our beautiful and delicious meal here at Roof and the service and care by the owner was amazing! Our sons said “6 out of 5 stars”! The pizzas were delicious and we were safe even with a severe gluten allergy with gluten free pizza. The sunset was gorgeous. Wonderful experience, thank you!

Alvaro Montealegre

A very nice restaurant with great views and a friendly staff. It offers an interesting and varied menu, all gluten-free as per its claim. There is also a wide selection of wines, cocktails, and other spirits. All in all, it was a very nice experience.

Joel Dario Sanchez Junior

Always looking for gluten free alternatives, This restaurante was fantastic. High quality food.

Roxanne Rosa

I was happy to find out there was a The Open Kitchen in Monteverde after I went in La Fortuna. The food is perfect. They offer gluten free bread and its the only place so far where they have coconut milk for latte!

Bernd Pfennig

We've been here twice now for breakfast. The dishes were delicious. The food is freshly prepared. The coffee is very good. They also have a large selection of gluten-free options. We sat outside because the air conditioning was on and it was quite cold. The price/performance ratio is very good. I can only recommend it.

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Great food and service, also many gluten free options.

Jessica Bhiro

Comes well recommended for Celiacs, but my son is anaphylactic not Celiac and had a reaction. Would not recommend for those with an anaphylactic wheat allergy.

Lindsay Kelsey

After trying all the coffee in town, they definitely have the best drinks. Overall, little pricier than other places since they up-charge for dairy free alternatives and gluten free bread but it’s worth it. They have ~lots~ of gluten free options but they let me know they are not celiac friendly since it’s all made in the same kitchen. I am on the lower end (weak positive) of the tTG-IgA scale so I haven’t had many issues with minimal amounts of cross contamination, so if you are the same as me I highly recommend the almond flour coconut chocolate chip cake!

Sarah Mandel

Stopped in for a late lunch (kitchen closes at 2 pm on Sundays) and the team squeezed our order in. Extremely gluten free friendly and the food was amazing. I got the Tuna tartar and a passion fruit mango smoothie and I’ll be going back tomorrow.

Trix Reinhard

I was thrilled to discover gluten-free empanadas. They were delicious! Gluten-free baked goods are often dry, dense and crumbly. This was not the case at all with these empanadas. Highly recommended!

Augustus Peterson

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Chase H

This restaurant is a must! Beautiful views, excellent service, delicious coffee and without a doubt the best meals we had in Costa Rica. Went for both breakfast and dinner. They have gluten-free options.

Elodie Hromockyj

This place is a must-visit in Monteverde (even with the trek) don’t miss out!!! The food was INCREDIBLE!! It was also great because they were gluten-free friendly! We had the Senda Soup, Pork Chop, Beef Tenderloin and gluten free Churros for dessert and all of it was immaculate. We don’t have any notes, truly. 10/10 recommend for food alone, but on top of that, the service was incredible - very kind, funny and personable staff (Edwin was our server)! The atmosphere was lovely and relaxing and just all around great. The price is higher but it’s definitely worth it!

Lisabirdluvr

Great fresh gluten-free food and drinks. Great for dairy issues too. Delicious curry, drinks and nachos. Banana bread was awesome. So much I wanted to try.

Annelise Freund

Great place for gluten free and celiacs, had some eggs and a smoothie as well as a maple latte. Fun atmosphere

Alma Hammons

Nadja Simsalabim

Delicious and cute ! Very nice & attentive service, good and healthy food. Vacation flair. Was there twice in a row for dinner instead of pizza nearby. After dinner I felt really good and fresh not overeaten. You have to try the gluten free homemade coconut tortillas and get the homemade salsas too 😍

Kristie Cerutti

This is the best bowl I have ever had! No added sugar, only fresh ingredients and homemade gluten free granola! Gorgeous and delicious!

Jg Lulu

It is a hotel-restaurant. The setting is very relaxing and the service is attentive, kind and smiling. At lunchtime, we had the fish tacos: delicious! Of course, when it's busy, the service can be a little long, but we're on vacation... so we stay cool. In the evening, we enjoyed tuna with a red wine sauce, a very original combination. The restaurant also offers gluten-free breads, which is a real plus. And in the morning, what a pleasure to enjoy breakfast served facing the sea... an unforgettable experience!

amandine julaude

Very good restaurant! My husband who is celiac was able to eat with confidence and enjoyed it!

Kenna Allen

Great breakfast stop! We tried both their pastries and breakfast food. Both were very good and they had gluten free options.

Isabel Rodriguez Dongo

Gluten free friendly, and amazing coffee!

Richard Dion

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Jennifer “Jenn With 2 Ns” Johnson

I work remotely and, thanks to some newly diagnosed medical conditions, I need to find meals that are low sugar and gluten free. Guayoyo to the rescue! It is bright, clean space with just the right amount of people-watching and music when I need a break from my work. The staff is always great about letting me take up space with my laptop and making me the most delicious iced and hot teas (with honey!). My go-to dish is the Tuna Salad made with quinoa and garbanzo beans. I didn't even know I liked garbanzo beans and now I'm obsessed with them. I try stay away from the baked good because of the gluten, but the blueberry muffins and banana bread are worth having my tummy scream at me later. This is a must-do when you just want a relaxing space that feels a little homey.

Astha Garg

The food was just okay. I tried the gluten free burger. It completely lacked flavor and salt. I had to ask for extra salsa and had to add a lot of salt.

Kathleen Baughn