Top 46 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Carlsbad

Steph G

The Goods never disappoints! We went on a Saturday on a holiday weekend afternoon and I was worried they would be sold out. They still had a great selection and everything was super fresh and delicious! Best gluten free donuts.

Gary B

The chilequilles had outstanding flavor and freshly made tortilla chips. My wife likes chilequilles, and I don't usually prefer them because I don't like soggy chips... However, these chips seemed fresh and crispy despite being in the green sauce. The Lemon Ricotta pancakes (opted for gluten free) were really good especially for being gluten free! There are so many menu options that sounds so good that we definitely have to come back to try them all. The service is great and fast. We dined on the patio with our fur baby where they provided blankets and heaters so we were very comfortable out there.

Summer Butler

Did online order. Completely missed my coffee order. Acted like they never got it. No syrup with our order, and didn’t give me the coconut I ordered for my French toast. Also no utensils. Completely missed it for our Mother’s Day to go order. Lots of gluten free options but missed it on service. Just realized also that my avocado toast with herbs has no herbs, no microgreens- so disappointed in this place!

Thomas Kirby

Safe haven for those with a gluten or dairy allergy. Tasty and healthy food as well. I’d recommend to fellow celiacs!

Michele Fleming

Sophie was amazing! Very easily adjusted meals for gluten-free and dairy free accommodations. Food was absolutely delicious!

Blanca Romero Garcia

💗In a time of celiac concerns, I am grateful for organic flour. My bottom line is organic ingredients. My favorite sweet pastry is chocolate chip croissant - its the healthiest option available for me that satisfies my sugar cravings 🥐🌾

Jaimie Augustine

This is the best Italian bakery outside of Italy. Even my Sicilian boyfriend and his mother approve. Senza glutino (gluten free)? No problem. Monica makes the best gluten free treats as well. All ingredients, even the butter, are imported from Italy and you can taste the difference. Do yourself a favor and stop by to get some pastries, pasta, a sandwich on a fresh baguette or gelato.

T. Ray

Went for dinner and this place was hoppin'. The wait without a reservation is very long, so try to get one. Otherwise, plan to maneuver your way into the open bar seating, which is what we thoroughly enjoyed. The restaurant concept is fun and well carried throughout. The food and drinks were awesome and there are plenty of gluten free options. The staff was very helpful to guide us through the menu to avoid any gluten issues.

lisa dimond

Our server was "Spicy Mike" according to our receipt. 🙂 He was wonderful. He was helpful when figuring out gluten free options and was very patient and friendly.

Amy Reed

264 Fresco is an absolute gem! We had the pleasure of sitting upstairs on the deck, and the views of the ocean were simply breathtaking. The ambiance was perfect—elegant, bright, and inviting, with a mix of stylish and homey accents that made us feel right at home. The service was impeccable, with the staff being attentive and knowledgeable in gluten free options, making our experience even more special. The food was outstanding! As an Italian restaurant, Fresco 264 truly knows how to deliver. The wood-fired dishes were bursting with flavor! We also had a fantastic selection of appetizers, try the beef carpaccio and the meatballs! The drinks were on point, with a great variety of options to choose from. Whether you're looking for a cozy night out or a special occasion, Fresco 264 is the place to go. A note for families, the deck is always 21+ highly recommend!

Jeremie Sorrells

Cheesecake gluten free so delicious

Kat Blue

I love this little coffee shop! I happened to be looking for a place to wait traffic out with a friend where we could grab a snack and charge a laptop. This place is so much better than your average coffee shop.... don't even say the S word... they have indoor and outdoor seating, outlets for charging, happy hour with actual wine and beer, and the best gluten free bread ice ever had! I'm not a big coffee drinker but was prepared to order an iced latte or something when I noticed the happy hour sign. Wine seemed like a my better choice, so I ordered avo toast on gf bread and a bottle of white. It was delicious, just thinly sliced avocado, salt and pepper, but on the best gf bread ever and the avo was perfectly ripe. The sauv blanc I ordered was clean, vibrantly citrusy, and refreshing. Staff was friendly and acommodating, and another patron landed us an iPhone charger too! Everything was clean and appeared to be well maintained. I'll be back! BTW, ,I just called back to ask about that gf bread and they get it from Johann's bakery in Vista, family run.

cindy johnston

very cool hang out for tacos and more. We went there for a late lunch, but the bar and patio seating screams the kind of place you want hang out for a bit. We each had a taco and split a salad. sooo good. certain I'll stop by again before leaving town. Bonus - VERY fresh handmade corn tortillas, and they even took precautions to reduce likelihood of cross contamination for my gluten free meal. super friendly and casual. try it, you won't be sorry.

Sharon Pole

We came for Christmas Eve dinner which was a prefix menu. There were several choices per course with gluten free and vegetarian options. The food, drinks, and service were excellent. It's a hotel restaurant that is off the lobby so the ambiance doesn't quite match the quality of everything else but it didn't detract from our experience.

Marjorie B

Delicious buffet and a great option for dinner. Save money by buying dinner in advance from the front desk . The entertainment portion of the meal is limited, we did see a Ninjago character a couple nights and the other nights there was some singing and dancing, but I would not consider it really a character meet and greet as described online. The food was really good, and they were able to cater to our gluten free needs including pasta and cookies.

Marisa Watson

Excellent food, coffee and service. Gluten-free options available.

Traci Colwell

I ordered the tomato burrata toast on gluten free bread. By far the best “toast” I have ever had!!

Tiffany Woods

100% GF juice bar with a great GF toast bread

Lauren Noel

I love this place and the food actually is really good. But it’s SO freaking expensive. I came here for lunch with my five-year-old and I got a bowl of lobster bisque and a chicken Caesar salad with gluten-free bread and an iced tea. With tip it was $64! That’s just crazy. I feel like I got ripped off.

Elle Borg

I recently planned a bachelorette trip and made a reservation for a sunset dinner at Chandler’s Oceanfront Dining. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations, especially given the price point. From the start, communication was a struggle. It took weeks to receive responses from their team, which should have been my first red flag. Despite emailing multiple times about dietary restrictions, our waitress had no record of it. We had gluten-free guests, including the bride, and when she requested a side of fries (as there were no gluten-free starters available), they arrived breaded—with gluten-containing ingredients. A server at a restaurant of this caliber should be aware of allergens and dietary concerns, or at the very least, be willing to check and inform the guest. Beyond that, our waitress seemed irritated by simple requests, which made the experience feel unwelcoming. For the amount of money spent, I expected a higher level of professionalism and attention to detail. While the oceanfront view is beautiful, the poor service and lack of care for dietary needs left us disappointed. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant for special occasions.

B Farnworth

We tried several lattes, including the Mexican mocha, and honey lavendar latter. I also really like the gluten-free pumpkin zucchini muffin.

Luca Plantinga

Service was 10/10, food was delicious, and it was an all around great experience. The server even took into account our gluten free allergies and was very understanding. I 100% recommend this restaurant.

Jen Ritter

They serve a handmade Gluten free rigatoni made with spinach and lentil. It has a great taste but it is a strong spinach. It worked perfect with the sausage I added to it. The server was great and very friendly. The location is a bit hidden in the top back of a parking lot. But that didn't hinder the restaurant from filling up by 6pm on a weekday! The owner is Italian, the only downside, no gluten free dessert! :(

Roger Wolfgang

Brent Mertes

Our go to Mexican place in SO Cal. Amazing food and service. Gluten free options for those that need it and the shredded beef burrito is a must order when we are there.

Viv W

Yummy. A family favorite. A safe, delicious place for gluten-free. Try the mango mint iced tea.

No Name

The gluten free waffle is amazing! I wish they had a location in Texas.

Tim Stanton

We love BOGO burger Tuesdays for lunch. It's a great deal for two people. The burgers are always hot and tasty and my wife says their gluten free bun is the best...and she has tried many. They are willing to accommodate my frequent request to get a side salad instead of fries...when I am being "good". The vinaigrette dressing is surprisingly tasty. The lunch atmosphere is reasonably quiet so we can easily converse. Sports are typically playing on the TVs so you can catch some action if interested, but it's not obtrusive.

ForOurDog

SKC is a nice place to stop for breakfast if you have your dogs with you and are looking for a gluten-free meal. Our short rib and hashbrown cakes was very good, perfectly flavored on the mild-side, and a filling portion to enjoy. Our Monterey omelet was missing something, we cannot figure out what should be added or left out. The bacon was great, but we lost the rest of the flavoring.

Cristin Doyle

Great location, my family had been coming here upon arrival in Carlsbad for 18 years. But this was the first time they wouldn't allow a dietary restricted adult to order a kids meals. Asked for the manager to see if we could have an exception no one came out. Waitress was rude about it, a very noticeable eye roll was given to me when i asked to substitute an item to a gluten free item. Finally a nice gentleman with a cute accent helped me get some food. But the rest of the crew on a Sunday night was horriable and didnt care about helping. It's sad to not get the customer service we've had for the last 10+ years. DO NOT GO IF YOU NEED ANYTHING SPECIAL, not a gluten free friendly place or staff

Angela Geurts

gluten free wrap option, good salads

Fernanda Solana

Nice little cafe on a corner, with gluten free pastry options! The staff was very friendly, I had the gluten free almond cake, which was pretty good! Don’t miss this cute cafe when visiting Carlsbad

Bob Zomermaand

In order to get a five star rating, an establishment needs to exceed my best expectations. Pellys was fantastic in what they served us. My wife's gluten free needs were graciously accommodated. The servings were generous without being wasteful. The flavor was wonderful. I hope you get the idea. Pellys is a gem.

Bob Zomermaand

The gluten free pizza is the best we have ever had. The crust is thick and soft. The toppings are a variety of unusual choices, along with margherita and pepperoni. The cost is very reasonable for such a good pizza.

Jill

Great, casual, place to go with friends. Many types of food in the hall. Something for everyone. A few places had gluten free items. Plenty of parking and tables when I was there. Maybe I got there at the right time. Entrance was rather odd. Some other minor details could be improved, but this is such an easy way to eat out with friends. Friends all got food at different stands and all were happy with their food.

Ari Khagi

Very mediocre. Service was okay, coffee was actually quite good but the food was just bad. Not sure how difficult it is to prepare eggs sunny side up but they manage to make it tasteless. Just like the hash browns. The gluten free pancakes tasted like a... nothing. Will not return for sure.

Russell Smith

Great food, and they can do gluten free for the sandwiches

bigjoeb 71

I haven't given a food review in a while but I have to for this place. My daughter and I went for a walk on the beach and our usual places were closed so we tried this place. They have gluten-free option for my wife and daughter, and the wraps for hearty and delicious. My son ordered the cheese steak, I had the pastrami, and both were filled with good quality meat and made to order. The service was great as well, I will definitely be back soon! Joe

Mark Richter

Good food, pricey, which is sort of expected at a resort. Limited fare, very few gluten free non dairy choices, and only by request. Top notch service, though. They offered to make something special to accommodate my dietary needs.

Sheila Malmo

Good service, not too hot, gluten free options available

Peter Moreno

Señor Grubby's is the best! We actually had them cater our WEDDING and they did a fantastic job! Not only did they allow us to create a custom, breakfast-themed menu, they went out of their way to purchase gluten free options, made pancakes, MTO omelets, coffee and more! Natalie and her team were friendly, on time, easy to communicate with, and most importantly put out some great food! I would highly recommend them for catering services and of course the regular restaurant food is delicious as well, can't beat their burritos! Thanks so much!!

M Brewer

Clean bright and fresh. Always friendly and welcoming. You genuinely feel the coffee team is glad you are there. Delicious craft roasted coffee drinks, yummy homemade pastry choices (inc. gluten free and vegan options), and breakfast burritos or lunch options available too. Plenty of easy parking available and other great options nearby to help get your To Do list finished. (Manicure/pedicure? Need groceries?). Visit soon, you’ll be happy you stopped by.😁

Chris Melvin

El Tejate was an amazing experience and some of the most delicious food! My wife has celiac disease (no gluten - no wheat/rye/barley/oats) but she was able to eat 95% of the food offered here! We live in Lake Elsinore but we definitely plan to come back for more food and the great/friendly service!! Would love if you're eventually able to expand out towards us 😉

MH

Vegan-gluten free options! Live music. Gluten-free beer. Thank you, Michelle! Great to see everyone (Jackie and all)! 😉💕 Great, food, service, drinks, atmosphere and views!

Maddie Dobbl

They do have gluten free options dog friendly and great food. I went here today and loved sitting outside with my two dogs my mom has a gluten allergy but was able to get a gluten free option with fruit the flowers are beautiful to look at I loved the service I go here every year I come to Cali nd have never been disappointed

Diana Lloyd

Old fashioned diner. Good service, sime food well prepared and served quickly. Gluten free options