Top 16 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Walnut Creek

Sharon Murriguez

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Walnut Creek location of Third Culture Bakery, and it did not disappoint! As a long-time fan and customer of the awesome Berkeley location, I was excited to see how this new spot would measure up, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I approached the bakery, the cool window signage caught my eye. The colorful and inviting holographic design is a warm welcome that perfectly encapsulates the bakery's commitment to aesthetics and attention to detail. It totally sets the tone for the delightful experience that awaits inside. Once inside, I was thrilled to find all the classic treats that I’ve come to love over the years. The mochi muffins, a variety of flavors of mochi donuts, and even mochi waffles were all available, and made it really hard to choose what to get. And of course everything is gluten free! I couldn’t resist indulging in a refreshing matcha sparkler, which was the perfect complement to my sweet treats. I loved exploring the adorable merchandise on display, which adds a fun touch to the overall experience. After picking out my goodies, I settled into their outdoor seating and relaxed under the sun. Third Culture Bakery's Walnut Creek location is absolutely delightful. The combination of yummy gluten free treats, thoughtful design, and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a must-visit for anyone in the area. I can’t wait to return and indulge in more of their amazing offerings! Highly recommend! 🌟🍩✨

Matthew Kent

Cheesecake factory is kind of a guilty pleasure. They violate a lot of rules I have about restaurants, but they somehow pull it off. Their menu is too big, but most things are good if not great. There isn't any theme to their food, but somehow they pull it off. They are good for people with Celiacs or Gluten intolerance and their waiters seem be given training in helping people with allergy issues, so you don't have to worry when dining with large parties. In this last visit, I had just come from another restaurant, whose service was so bad I had to get up and leave. Despite being really busy our server was fantastic. He handled our order, knew everything on the menu, handled concerns in our party and was the epitome of perfect customer service. I think his name was Paul... I honestly feel bad not remembering. I went with the fish tacos because, I wanted something lighter, so I could have cheesecake. Unfortunately, they were, subpar to average. The tortillas tasted like they dunked the in cold oil and fish was flavorless without any sauce to brighten the flavor. Everyone else seem to enjoy their meals, so I will only ding a star for my meal. The cheesecake, was spot on, although I had to take it to go because the oiled tacos left a deep water horizon slick in my mouth.

Saint Dooms

Originally, we started coming here for only the garlic frys. Once my partner realized they had gluten-free buns, we started coming here for dinner and lunch.

Dylan Sausen

Easily my favorite cafe of all time! Rooted is a completely vegan space, so for those of us who are lactose intolerant there is 0 chance of a mistaken order making you sick. There are also lots of gluten free options. The only dietary restriction I would avoid this place for is a nut allergy, due to the vegan recipes being nut heavy. I don't think I've ever had a bad order from here. The menu is quite large with food, drinks, and pastry options. The food is well portioned, especially for a cafe, no tiny disappointing avocado toasts here! The staff is extremely friendly, some of the nicest baristas I've ever encountered. Being a vegan cafe, there are more non-dairy milk options here than any other cafe I've visited (oat, almond, macadamia, and soy), personally I recommend the macadamia. I highly recommend the churro latte with macadamia milk + the avocado toast make it fresh + the omega donut. The donuts are definitely "healthier" than your standard ones, but even my friends who aren't into items like that still enjoy them. The space is well set up for a large number of visitors with long communal tables near the door and standard tables near the back and outside. There is also a comfortable couch seating area. The vibes in here are fantastic with lots of plants as well as local art exhibitions. On weekends, there is sometimes a DJ outside spinning. It can get crowded easily though, most weekends it is a bit of a struggle to find a table, even with all the seating. I just wish they would bring back the "churro waffle sticks" from a few years ago! Those were the best item on the menu, but they've been gone for some time now.

Delia Colorado

I loved this place. First time and will go again. The menu has many healthy options, gluten free, low sugar... great pastries. I had their oat pancakes and they were delicious. They are only offering outside seating right now, and it was a bit cold and windy, but not unbearable. They do not take reservations and the wait was pretty long, but we were in no rush so waited patiently. The wait staff was very friendly and didn't take too long to bring out the food. Totally recommend it!

Amanda Douglas

We have dined at Montesacro several times and love this restaurant. I am a big fan of amatriciana and I have been disappointed many times, but Montesacro does this pasta dish right. The guanciale is crispy and chewy all at the same time, and the sauce has a nice smokiness and a little kick to it. If this is your kind of thing, I highly recommend it! They’ll do a simple pasta marinara for the kids (it’s not listed on the menu but is available and is quite tasty!), which my daughter devours, and we all including the 4 year old enjoy the pinsas. We’ve also dined here with friends that need gluten free. Montesacro is a great place if you need gluten free, our friends were very pleased with their options including gluten free pasta and bread. Service is also wonderful and the bartender makes excellent drinks. If you’re an amaro fan, he’ll make you a great amaro cocktail. You can tell the staff at this restaurant take pride in what they are serving. Highly recommend Montesacro!

Alexis Mitchell

Torsap is our go to for special meals. My son has celiac and the staff (hostesses/wait staff) here are exemplary at making sure his food is gluten free without cross contamination.

Amy Yung

Best gf bagel sandwiches!!

Stewart Feldman

I made a mistake and ordered an item that turned out to be breaded, and as I was trying to scrape the coating off the server asked is everything all right? I mentioned my gluten intolerance and she offered to take back the dish and bring a gluten free alternative. When she returned I was presented with a gorgeous breakfast, exactly as I imagined it and absolutely delicious! The fresh orange juice was excellent, and my partner's waffles were scrumptious. Not only is this place a great choice for breakfast or lunch, but the quality and freshness of the ingredients make it a real hit with me! Friendly efficient service, and totally worth checking out!

Carol Criswell

Hosted our son's wedding rehearsal dinner for 36 people here and the staff were incredibly on top of it - flexible and communicative in the planning and attentive during the event. The back room gave us privacy and was so comfortable. The food was DELICIOUS and accommodated Gluten Free, Vegan and Dairy Free guests! THANK YOU COOPERAGE!!!

Jaden VanEkeren

Manakish makes me happy. The food is fresh and delicious. The service is friendly professional and so quick. Everything is halal and there are lots of gluten free options also. The covered patio is clean and bright. When my friend is in town it’s our go to for lunch!

DAVID CRANFILL

Pho was gluten free (no beef balls) and soy free and tasted wonderful! You'll be happy with this pho

Sarah Rojas

I found gluten-free cookies here. They were delicious.

Conrad Ross

The food is pretty good. Plenty of options if you're vegetarian. Fewer options for gluten free, but the salads are tasty

Kerri Marche'

Officially my favorite IHop. ACTUALLY has the gluten free options available. And the staff are really lovely people. Jerry is an absolute treat! No vague smells of sewer either. So nice to go to an IHop and not be concerned that I'm going to catch dysentery.

Matthew C

I was here Sunday morning with my parents when they opened. I never knew there was a Mediterranean spot here in Walnut Creek. I'd always drive by and I'm glad I saw this. The waitress was helpful because my mom has celiac disease and they were helpful on what dish she can eat without having to interact a problem. For those have gluten free issues, don't you worry. This was the best food I can rate. The pita bread and gyro meat was delicious. I enjoyed every bite of it. Street parking is available but it is enforced so be sure to pay the meter. They have indoor and outdoor seating along with a bar in the middle. I will definitely come back and try other items on the menu.