Top 36 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in San Luis Obispo

Jordan Hardy

Gluten free donuts are inedible. Absolutely disgusting

Sarah

So thankful to have a gluten free option. Everything I tried was great!

Colton D

Our favorite breakfast spot when visiting SLO! Sally Loo’s was recommended from friends that live in the area and we couldn’t have been more glad we came. Hands down they have the best breakfast food we have ever tried, all while being allergy friendly and quick to get the orders out. I don’t think I have ever seen a cafe that has knocked out a line of 30 people so quickly, all while keeping the food quality top notch. My wife is allergic to gluten and eggs, so the restaurants we can go to are limited. Sally Loo’s handles allergy restrictions effectively and efficiently. Every restaurant can learn from them.

Bridget

Linnea's is my favorite cafe! So many tea options, and the workers are welcoming and nice! The back garden is very relaxing and a great place to study or catch some live music. Many vegan and gluten free options for those with dietary restrictions. Tea and coffee loyalty cards can help you save some money if you become a repeat customer (like me)!

Zachary Ruiz

Great selection of donuts! Good mix of donuts, croissants, and gluten free/vegan options. Lots of flavors you won't see in a regular donut shop, like the pictured maple bacon bar (which was great for breakfast).

Mandy Hatcher

Delicious food. Great patio. Ideal location. Lots of gluten free options, including dessert!!!

Steven Lee

Very nice small bakery with an interesting variety of items. Cinnamon rolls, chocolate zucchini bread, and gluten items. Staff always friendly and helpful.

h t

I ordered the iced vanilla bean latte here and it was delicious! Not too sweet, very well balanced flavor. Would come here again for the drinks. I originally seeked out this coffee shop in particular because other reviews mentioned gluten free pastries. As a celiac l would like to give feedback from that perspective… There were two gluten-free pastry options. However, they were both on separate plates touching other gluten pastries. If the GF pastries were on the plate together, rather than touching other gluten-containing items, they would be safer to eat for people allergic to gluten. Please consider for the future! (: Anyways, staff was friendly and the atmosphere was good too. Even the fellow patrons were super nice. Good vibes all around.

Ryhun

Looking for a get away on Christmas Day we decided to try the Apple Farm. We have stopped by the restaurant numerous times and enjoyed our time. Luckily we were able to get a room for 2 nights! We had an amazing experience from check in to check out. Every staff member we met was friendly and helpful. You can tell they love their jobs! At check in we were greeted by beautiful Christmas decorations, Chardonnay, hot Apple cider and chocolate chip cookies. Our room was huge! A fireplace and a nice sitting area. The decor gave a warm homey feeling. The unique design gave each room a bay window and we found them to be very quiet. We even found sparkling apple cider, chocolate and an Apple memento to take. We had a tasty Christmas dinner at the restaurant, enjoyed complimentary wine tasting and holiday decor shopping at 50% off. As someone who is gluten sensitive I enjoy the wheat free deserts at the bakery. We will definitely be back! Thank you Apple farm for making our Christmas special!

Linda P.

skip the gluten-free pancakes :( Dry and tasteless gf pancakes, and I know from experience that good gf pancakes are attainable with the right ingredients. They were a nice size, though. Plus, the waitress ignored my request for more syrup and butter, which is a very unusual request coming from me, but something had to be done to those discs! LOL

csty Lng

We had breakfast here yesterday and it was absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere was just what I had been hoping for after all these years of driving by and wanting to stop but never making time before. We sat right next to the big stone fireplace, under a beautifully carved wooden detail. It is Kitchy, over the top and absolutely perfect. There were pink sprinkles on the table in a shaker... I mean hello!! Our server was Sierra, she was FANTASTIC. Our daughter is gluten/wheat free due to an allergy and she was so helpful and accommodating. She had no problem verifying with the kitchen if items contained wheat for the breakfast sundae and when the granola was determined to contain wheat she happily substituted gluten free toast on the side. She also brought out a raspberry preserve for the toast which was great. All the cakes looked too delicious and we took Sierra's recommendation of the toffee crunch cake to split between my husband, son and I. It was probably one of the best cakes I have ever had. No gluten/wheat free dessert options unfortunately. My husband, daughter and son all loved their meals. The cakes sealed the deal for me, but the great service is most definitely the reason I give them 5 stars.

Jay Tkachuk

A cute crepe and panini shop a block away from the main downtown street. The service was good, crepes even better. A lot of gluten free options. We will be back!

Thea Blackwell

this place is wonderful! their gluten free options are super yummy. I have celiac and I have not had any issues going to this bakery! they have a variety of goodies (from your usual bakery items to some unique items that I had not even heard of). staff was super friendly as well!!

K Ha

Visited for the first time this morning. I am celiac and vegetarian, and the staff were amazing helping me find something I could eat! My group ordered a variety of different items, and everybody was very happy and very full by the end of the meal. Portions were very generous, and staff members all went above and beyond to make our experience great! Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Lisa Hugdahl

We went to two of the Scout locations. Both made excellent beverages. The downtown location offered some yummy gluten free goodies and the Scout cookie (not GF) was so good. Can see why it is so popular. Worth a visit when you are in town.

Steve Broomhall

What an amazing experience. The dining room is astonishing and a riot for the senses. The steaks were all superb and they accommodated gluten free options with ease. A live band, dancing, great cocktails and good wine recommendations - just perfect.

Lucy Swanson

Other reviews do a great job of describing how good the food is. True! I just want to add that the menu does accommodate those of us who are gluten intolerant. Both the breakfast and lunch menus include gf choices. They also toast up gf croutons for their [generous] salads. I take home loaves of their delicious gf breads, slice them up and freeze some of the slices to toast later. Some days they have gf cookies, also. They are generous with samples if you want to make sure you will like your order.

Eamon Lacy

This place is a gem! Hands down the best sourdough. We always have to limit what we have at the house since it’s just so darn tasty. My girlfriend is gluten sensitive but the sourdough has no effect on her. We are lucky to have such a great bakery so close.

Kyle Handley

Love the gluten free dairy free pizza and awesome taps

Linda P.

AMAZING GLUTEN-FREE AVO TOAST! I am always hesitant to order something with gluten-free bread because the taste and texture usually ruin a sando. Not here! Toast #5 (with smoked salmon) was absolutely scrumptious! The interior is fresh, clean, airy, and bright. The counter staff are very pleasant and match the whole vibe of the place. BONUS: dine-in food is served with reusable plates/bowls/glasses/utensils = eco-friendly! I am new to SLO and I am delighted to have found this gem! I will be a regular and can’t wait to return!

Brandi Royer

They have Gluten free ramen options!!!! I’m in heaven. I’ve been gluten free for a few years and have missed ramen so much. I can finally have it again! It was delicious! Of course it’s not exactly the same as ramen noodles but good enough. 10/10 and the service was wonderful. Dining area was cozy.

Rachel Stephens

Legitimately the best poke bowl I've had from Hawaii to New York. As of today, for $21.95 you get 4 large scoops of protein plus 3 sides which can also be protein like spicy tuna or avocado or mac salad. All of the sauces are gluten free and made with tamari! Only a couple items weren't gluten free, such as the fish eggs. I felt like I was waddling out of this place it was so filling the entire day. I absolutely will be back! PS: the don't take cash so make sure you have a card.

Leslie Nelson

Love the new rose petal brew!!! And all the gluten free options. You guys rock!

Mark Battistoni

The food here has always been fantastic. Look forward to going but not too often, I become glutenous...

Arkadiy “Ark” Nigay

Great food. Friendly people. Wish they had gluten free bun option as the lettuce wrap was more like a lettuce bowl.

Mary giddish

Stopped for first time Sunday at 12:30. Extremely busy, but a lot of staff. Had to wait a long time for breakfast because I think they forgot ours at first. Coffee pots were out and would be nice if they offered a gluten free bagel sandwich or gf bread option.

Gary Standke

Family of 4 had a great lunch with baby back ribs, tri-tip, Bomber burger and pork ribs. All tasted great and they did have some gluten free options.

Laura Manning

One of our favorite restaurants in SLO. Has enough gluten free options and the staff is kind enough to accommodate gluten free requests every time. The cook understands no cross contamination and was willing to cook my food in a separate skillet. Just a down home place with good food every time!

Shannon Bowman

Amazing food, substantial & creative menu, great service, located on the main strip of downtown SLO. Plenty of gluten free (gf) options, free wifi and a few indoor & outdoor table options. Cafe is small, but I can see them doing very well in an expanded location!

Sonja Hedstrom

Very friendly staff and delicious food. I am gluten free and vegetarian and their veggie tacos are delicious. Highly recommend.

Susanna Walker Clark

We chose to sit in the patio and watch planes. The staff was exceptional. Food was great. I had fish and chips with grilled fish. Coleslaw is better than most. Truly competitive with coastal restaurants. And gluten free bread offered.

Sheila Genova

Had coffee here with fam. Kids ok. Nothing gluten free

Val

Staff is friendly, food is delicious, and the prices are reasonable. They now have Udi's gluten free plain bagels available!

Adam Wegener

Great breakfast spot! I have gone here many times over the past 20 years since I was a student at Cal Poly and it never disappoints! I usually get the Buzz Burrito with chorizo, it is very filling and I could barely finish it! You could even share that with a friend. My wife is Gluten Free so they made her the Buzz Burrito without the tortilla. Basically the burrito filling on a plate and she really liked it. They have your standards like omelettes, Benedicts, scrambles, fruit juice, coffee, etc. On the weekends it can be REALLY popular and you might have to wait. They don't take reservations. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Friendly staff, good service. Highly recommend!

Sarah Beth Pauls

The breakfast sandwich is AMAZING!! Gluten free pastry options daily made in-house that are super tasty!

Ali Horton

No longer there. Closed.