Top 25 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in San Clemente

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.

Zebra House Coffee

1001 S El Camino Real #100, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Known for its cozy vibe and large coffee selections, this spot is ideal for breakfast on the go or a leisurely work session with free Wi-Fi.

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MacKenzie Andrade
MacKenzie Andrade
I come here almost every week and love it! I’m gluten intolerant and their gluten free breakfast tacos are my absolute favorite! The salsa is top tier. Friendly service and they have a drive through if you don’t have time to stop in. Highest recommendation!

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South of Nick's | Mexican Kitchen + Bar

110 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Dine in a cozy atmosphere with unique offerings like in-house baked toast and fresh flavors, perfect for a relaxing meal or quick snack.

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Kate B
Kate B
We came here last night without reservations and were seated immediately. Our server, Viviana, was one of the best servers we’ve ever had. I am gluten free and she guided me through the menu and told me what I could or couldn’t have. I ordered the Mahi tacos and she had the chef do a lettuce wrap for me! It was excellent. We also had the flan which was out of this world. Wish we lived here because we would be here all the time!

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High Tide Coffee San Clemente

1624 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Chill vibes, awesome coffee, and a few tasty treats make this spot perfect for working or just hanging out!

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Singing with Lauren
Singing with Lauren
Great coffee! They have a couple gluten free bakery options as well as some refrigerated ones. Love coming here to work or hang.

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Active Culture

111 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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This spot boasts a healthy vibe and unique dishes that make it a go-to for anyone looking to enjoy delicious meals without guilt.

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Maddi Leblanc
Maddi Leblanc
Great food, great service, and wonderful healthy atmosphere! I'm a professional SUP athlete and train really hard all week, so I never feel guilty having a meal here on my day off :) I love the SC Rice Bowl since it is soy free and gluten free!

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Alohana Acai Bowls & Coffee

111 W Avenida Palizada Ste 306, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Bruster
Bruster
Friendly, and they had gluten free granola too.

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Avila's El Ranchito

204 Avenida Del Mar A, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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A pet-friendly spot with a special doggy menu, known for its accommodating service and unique, dedicated cooking methods.

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Erica McLennan
Erica McLennan
Gluten free menu and a dedicated fryer for the chips! Great service and excellent food

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Caterina's

614 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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A cozy spot with a diverse menu offering plenty of delicious options, perfect for a delightful lunch experience in California.

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Leah Olivieri (rueffinkiddingme)
Leah Olivieri (rueffinkiddingme)
This little gem 😍 the staff is super friendly, the food is awesome I had the avocado toast with balsamic and a over hard egg on gluten free toast yoooooooo it was sooooo good. I will come here every time I come back to this part of California!! So many things to choose from gluten free and vegan also regular. It was a true delight to have lunch here! Thank you so much

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Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar

611 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Enjoy fantastic views, attentive service, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for making unforgettable memories with loved ones.

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Nance Morrissey
Nance Morrissey
Tonight my husband and I took our 6 year old grandson to the bar side of Fisherman's Restaurant. We had an amazing waitress, Kiara, who helped us get some gluten-free food for our grandson who has celiac. Salmon was not available on the bar side, but she spoke with the manager and they made an exception. I seriously appreciate the manager and the waitress who helped make a little boy happy. His meal was delicious with carrots and broccolini and rice and a huge piece of salmon but she ate every bite of. Then, I immediately spilled my drink which broke and cut my grandson and me slightly. Kiara immediately got us both Neosporin and Band-Aids. We had a great time due to the lovely attention and kindness of our waitress. Please let her know that I wrote this to thank her for her help and professionalism.

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Cafe Hermosa

979 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673, USA
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C.J. Reuter
C.J. Reuter
Good fresh food with organic and gluten free options - slightly overpriced like everything else near Talega

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Sancho's Tacos

1013 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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A fan-favorite for its highly recommendable, spicy sauces and yummy tacos that are reputed to be the area's finest!

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Stephanie Bilovsky
Stephanie Bilovsky
These are my favorite tacos anywhere ever. I'm gluten free so I appreciate the corn tortillas!

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Better Buzz Coffee San Clemente

610 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673, USA
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Amazing drinks and unique treats make it a must-visit, but be ready to relax—service can take a while!

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Jenna Nelson
Jenna Nelson
Delicious in every sense! Love that they have yummy gluten free options. Friendly workers but takes 5 years to get food… so if you’re in a rush, it’s not the spot lol.

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Alohana Acai Bowls & Coffee

360 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Experience a cozy, local vibe with generous açaí bowls that strike the perfect balance between smoothie and frozen treat, perfect for your next visit.

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Ari Freidman
Ari Freidman
Great place for someone vegan and gluten intolerant. I had an açaí bowl regular size and it was very generous, full of fresh fruit and gluten free granola which made it sweeter. The açaí itself was pretty sweet on its own so I would probably not take the granola next time. The açaí was the correct consistency. Not completely frozen like some places serve it but very cold like a thick smoothie which is how it should be served. Service was great, nice chilled vibe and you can tell it’s not a huge chain but a local business which makes me want to come back and try some of their other bowls, coffees and bakes.

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J'Adore Café

111 Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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With a cute aesthetic and high-quality ingredients, this spot is perfect for enjoying delicious pastries and a cozy vibe.

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Ari Freidman
Ari Freidman
I came to SC for a family visit and they offered we go to Jadore. We were a few adults, 2 kids and a baby. As a vegan and gluten intolerant person it felt like there weren’t many options on the menu as everything has bread, cheese or meat on it. I ordered the coconut and squash soup and it tasted like Gerber baby puree. The person there which I think it one of the owners quickly replaced it with the açaí bowl which was ok and also gave us a free muffin. I really did feel like he was trying his best. Also I wouldn’t recommend this for families with younger kids as there wasn’t anything for the kids that was nutritious apart from crepes with chocolate which weren’t what I wanted my 8 and 2 year old to eat for lunch. Overall everyone said the food was ok but not great. Portion sizes were small and it was expensive. The great part was the garden in the back and the French music in the background. It could’ve been a bad day so I’m giving this 3 stars.

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Asada Cantina + Kitchen

225 W Avenida Vista Hermosa Suite C, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Brussels Bistro

218 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Delicious made-to-order options, perfect cappuccinos, and great coffee make this spot a must-visit for a delightful experience.

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Karen Wiscowiche
Karen Wiscowiche
Food choices were simple and easy. Food was made to order. Our Son loved the waffles. I love that they used Lavazza coffee! The cappuccino's and Latte's were perfect! And their menu offers a gluten free bread!

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Cafe Rae

1421 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Ying Li
Ying Li
Very colorful place for breakfast in San Clemente. Small place. Need little wait at peak time. Good food good service with gluten free option. Clean bathroom.

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Bear Coast Coffee

618 1/2 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Anne Watson
Anne Watson
Best coffee in South County, hands down. Amazing views. And great gluten free almond cake too!

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Hot N Chili Indian Restaurant

111 W Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Colleen Henn
Colleen Henn
The food here is so delicious!!! lots of vegan/ gluten free options. Very accommodating and friendly. Covid-safe too, with outside dining 💙

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The Cellar

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Eckl Kids
Eckl Kids
The brisket chilaquiles were excellent!!! I never write reviews but it was just too good not to. I am gluten free and they were super mindful about my food allergies too!

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Biggie's Burgers

1017 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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A retro diner with vibrant murals and comfy vinyl stools, perfect for a pit stop while cruising between OC, LA, and San Diego.

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Amos Smith (Mo)
Amos Smith (Mo)
Classic diner joint. I love the vinyl covered bar stools and SoCal/Americana murals. Legit burger with an outstanding gluten free bun option. My go to stop between OC/LA and San Diego. Out of dozens of stops they only messed the order up only once and immediately made things right.

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West Toast Cafe

339 W Paseo De Cristobal, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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Enjoy a beachside gem known for its acai bowls and hearty breakfast offerings, with a welcoming vibe and dog-friendly atmosphere.

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Cory Edwards
Cory Edwards
Some of the best food I’ve ever bought right on a beach. Fantastic acai bowls and Venezuelan Arepas. I appreciate the gluten free options. The breakfast burrito was a hit as was the gluten free waffle. We thought it would be just a couple of GF toaster waffles, but it was a big Belgian waffle with lots of fruit.

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Sur Coffee SC

118 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
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With ample indoor and outdoor seating, this gem offers high-quality matcha and a tempting selection of pastries.

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Becky B
Becky B
Great spot! Lots of seating - indoors and outdoors (back and a few out front!) …the matcha is delish and can tell it’s high quality. They also have an assortment of delicious gluten free and dairy free pastries!! The gluten free double chocolate cookie is so gooey and delicious. Thanks for having amazing choices.

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