Top 26 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in South Lake Tahoe

Greg Skodacek

Pancakes were excellent, Gluten-free version was decent. French toast was ok, had a cooking oil aftertaste, not what I had expected.

mandy harris

It’s been a few years since I’ve been here, but the menu continues to impress. I ordered the A.T.O.M. bagel with gluten-free bread, which was fantastic. I really appreciated that with the substitution, I was not charged extra. The perfect place to sit and enjoy the delights of South Lake Tahoe. I also really appreciate the menu, which makes it very easy to see what other options are available and what is popular. The wait in line is always a little long, but it is worth it. This is one of the OG places to find vegan and vegetarian food and it continues to impress.

Charlie Alexander

Best gluten free waffles!

Andrew Clopton

Lots of gluten free and vegan options for breakfast. Good coffee and friendly staff.

Amanda Deisler

YUM! The blue Hawaiian pizza is absolutely amazing. And they offer gluten free crust too!!

Luke Stone

Simple rotisserie and taco+burrito counter with really high quality food. The ingredients are top notch. They have chicken and tri tip on the rotisserie. Also fish and plenty of veggie, vegan, gluten free options. We got fish tacos, a tri tip burrito and a salad, it all came in about three minutes. Relaxed atmosphere with a few outdoor tables. This is going to be one of the local favorites very quickly.

Kelley H

GREAT little bakery! The lines were always long which only shows to prove how great they are! The staff were all super nice and efficient. We waited about 10 mins to order and about 5 minutes for the food and drink. I ordered the iced mocha and it was so creamy and yummy. I also got the bagel breakfast sandwich which comes with egg, bacon, and cream cheese spread. I got the sea salt bagel and I feel like the salty of the bagel mixed with the sweet of the cream cheese was perfect! Chef kiss. I also love have they have tons of gluten free options and several drink adaptations that can be made (almond milk, coconut milk, etc…). Overall it was great and you’re bound to find something that works for you !

Todd Mowen

Nice little Mexican food restaurant. Staff was nice. First chips and salsa is included, if you ask for more salsa, it's $2 for each one. They don't give you a heads up on that, they just bring it and then charge you. Fyi. Still good food. They have gluten-free free options.

Rochelle Bening

My go-to morning coffee place. Great acai bowls, and the staff and owner are all super awesome! If you're gluten free, you can get the burrito as a bowl instead!

Gloria Chyr

Love the GF waffles!!! I can't eat grains or dairy so this place is great for the dietary restrictions, but more importantly the food is SO good. One of the best cafes I've ever been to with or without gluten. Great vibes, super nice baristas, and awesome food.

Maria

This place was the perfect spot to stop by for breakfast before going skiing! Even though vegan options were not listed on the menu the staff helped me make the pacific wrap with honey dressing vegan (soo good!) and cooked my oatmeal in water and it was delicious with some berries on top! Even though they were busy, the wait time wasn’t too long at all. Gluten free options available too.

Mary Nower

Quick, tasty & reasonably priced. "Like a sausage & egg McMuffin... BUT BETTER". GF (gluten free) & veggie options

Heather Dawn Eddings

Sugar Pine Bakery made our wedding cake for our Tahoe elopement. We wanted something simple but elegant. Wow! When I picked up the cake it was absolutely perfect! I coordinated everything with Anahi by email since I was from Oregon. She even offered to add the flowers to the cake but my daughter did that for us the day of the wedding. The two flavors of our cake were strawberry shortcake and chocolate raspberry ganache. They were both so yummy! We also had a few gluten free cupcakes made for a guest w/ celiacs. Those also got rave reviews! I would definitely use Sugar Pine Bakery again and plan on getting a cake from them anytime I go back to Tahoe!!!

Laura Ernst

Super nice staff, we were well taken care of even when waiting 10 mins for an outside table. Cute spot and the food was beyond belief. I had the huevos rancheros (they happily happily substituted the corn tortillas since I am gluten free) and their hot tea was actually hot. My boyfriend had their sweet and sour french toast and he said it was the best french toast he's ever had. We hope to return again soon!

Emily Pond

Great food, unfortunately they had no offerings for vegetarians. My wife and I forgot to check the menu ahead of time, so that's our bad. They have great cocktails and an amazing view, so we tried to make the best of it with a selection of hors d'oeuvres, but they only had one of the meatless options available. So we had a couple salads and the zucchini with a tzatziki sauce, then ordered a couple desserts. Not the most filling meal (particularly for $122 without tip), but what we had tasted fabulous. Everything was flavorful and elegantly served. We were seated at 5:30, and they were already out of one of the hors d'oeuvres, and before 6:30 we heard them telling other people that they were out of half the things on the menu. So it seems they have some planning issues, but the server was very friendly and as helpful as you could ever ask for. We heard her spend almost 10 minutes talking through the potentially gluten free options with another table. I would not have had her patience.

Kanwal Raja

Great tuna melts! On the way back from Tahoe we found this gem. Didn't have high expectations but was better than bay area tuna melts. I got mine on gluten free bagel and without cheese and that was excellent too. Hubby got his the regular way and it was really good. Not sure which bread they used but seemed like they make it in house, it was that fresh. Kids got grilled cheese and ate without complaining. Ice creams we tried: almond pistachio, butter pecan, cookies and cream. All very good. The place has holiday decor and gives a very cozy vibe.

Caroline Efferth

Great food! The Short rib Benedict was gas, as was the steak and eggs. The chef even made my gluten free friend a special sauce for his birthday.

Luke Huffman

Good iced latte, great gluten free options, extremely nice people.

Adam

One of the first things that I saw when I entered the building was a sticker that said "I love Gluten". Having a minor gluten sensitivity, I was worried how this would play out. One of the owners walked out and asked if we had any questions. After mentioning my concern he walked through every menu item's ingredients. There were two options that seemed be safe but he was unsure about the second. He went to the kitchen and talked to the chef who was also unsure. The owner then called the off duty person in charge of prepping that dish. I am very grateful for the level of service and consideration that was provided here. Full disclosure, there were not many gluten free options, but the pork shank was delicious.

Jacob Mueller

Great little cafe! Solid espresso, good baked goods (vegan and gluten free!) and a friendly barista. Highly recommend this place if you’re particular about your coffee 👍🏼

Jaslin Varzideh

We have gone twice here - once for our anniversary and once for my birthday (because I loved it THAT much). The staff is great, the food is amazing, and we are gluten-free, milk-free, and soy-free and they had a lot of yummy options for us!

Sharon James

My grandparents and I come here every summer, the experience and food is always phenomenal! Today we were welcomed by two nice lady’s. The food was spectacular, especially the Nutella crepe I had. My grandpa is gluten free and this year they have a new gluten free English muffin option! Overall we have a great experiences every time we step foot into this restaurant!

Heather N

I'm gluten free and most "donuts" I am able to eat are thick, dense, and frozen. The mochi donuts here are one of my guilty pleasures/treat yo self favorites! They're gluten free, extremely soft and fluffy, and have a wonderful taste. The non GF donuts have a LOT of different flavors and variety and my 5 year old loves trying a new one each time we go. Definitely a little "hole in the wall" type of deal that is simply just AMAZING!

Wendy B

Allergy friendly restaurant with great food and amazing views. I’m not one to write reviews but this earned one. We went here for dinner with our two kids(4 and 2) that have serious food allergies (gluten, dairy, and eggs). When we advised the staff of the allergies they sent the chef out to go over them. The chef went over all the ingredients in what we ordered and confirmed that their fry fryer was only used for fry and there was not gluten in the fryer. The chef even cooked the mahi-mahi on a piece of foil to ensure there was no cross contamination. Our kids ate all their food and really enjoyed it. My wife had the Pacific Ruben and I had the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich. Our dinner was delicious and the view of the sunset was phenomenal. The staff was great and friendly. I can’t wait for our next trip to Lake Tahoe. This place is a must visit especially if you have any allergy issues. It was amazing to be able to go out to eat and not have to deal with allergic reactions.

Erin Milnik

Enjoyed delicious bagels and over iced coffees here. I have a wheat allergy, so was thrilled they offered a gluten free bagel. We’ll be back!

Zachary J

My partner and I were looking for a place to eat that was just light and refreshing. But also gluten free. And this little sandwich shop did just that. They also have excellent customer service! We will be back!