Top 22 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Kailua-Kona

Oonagh Knott

My partner and I live on Oahu but we come to the Big Island specifically for coffee and a couple amazing restaurants. This is one of those amazing restaurants that we love so much. We came for the weekend and have gone every day. The food is amazing, we are vegetarian not vegan and typically I don’t like non dairy alternatives but I truly can’t tell that this food is vegan. The Mac and cheese was amazing and the ice cream is so creamy and delicious. The wraps, pancakes, and tacos are also our favorites. My partner is also gluten free and they make incredible gluten free options for every menu item. The service is also amazing, staff are very friendly and keep the place very clean. My partner forgot to order her pancakes gluten free and the lovely lady at the register offered to fix it for no extra cost. I highly recommend you make some time to visit Journey, it is so worth it!

Kate Richardson

I’ve eaten here twice and had no issues. There is a separate GF menu so ask for it at the front. I had the shrimp skewers and Hawaiian ono with no symptoms afterwards.

Alisa Shenigo

If this poke restaurant were on the mainland, it might earn a solid five stars. However, while it was enjoyable, it didn’t quite blow me away. The macaroni salad was a standout—thick, creamy, and bursting with flavor. I also tried the pork belly appetizer, which was crispy and delicious, though a dipping sauce would have elevated it to perfection. Our server was delightful and attentive, but we ran into an issue that dampened the experience. One person in our party has celiac disease, and she was offered a special gluten-free menu. She clearly explained to the staff that this wasn’t a preference but a severe allergy requiring strict care. They assured her the food would be handled properly, yet her salad arrived with a noodle in it. The manager stepped in and offered to remake it personally, but by then, she’d lost confidence in their cross-contamination protocols.

Tanya Lin

For planet friendly food this is my happy place in Kailua-Kona. It's a food truck like shack in the middle of a parking lot, with shaded seating areas with reed screens and a drive-through option. Free 1 hour parking for an hour. I appreciate how tasty the jackfruit nachos and gluten free pizzas are.

BIBEK SHARMA

I'm a vegetarian and finding some real good veg food here is difficult for me. Kai is just wonderful in this aspect. You get a lot of vegetarian options along with other stuff + gluten free vegan meals are an option too. Their special Mango Tango Pizza is a must try along with the special Lemon Kai Fry

Sionnain McNally

wonderful little restaurant with amazing ocean views. wonderful gluten free (sensitive) pancakes. Large portions and very friendly staff. Will definitely be going back there for breakfast.

Miceile Barrett

Amazing tacos and gluten free menu!!

Sharif Matar

Small tasty bowls with gluten free options.

Jordan Filler

Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. I have celiac and they have really tasty gluten free options! We loved the ocean views.

L Roy Pfeifer

Great location, short & expensive menu with the only salads being a small garden salad or a small Caesar salad. No gluten-free options. Great view for sunset.

Bhagy B

Nice cafe with a great selection of teas and coffee. The ham and cheese croissant was great. Strongly recommend the chia, oats and coconut milk topped with fruit as well (it’s also gluten-free!) Love the decorations on the inside too 😊

Caribooty

Great ocean view seating. Best Kahlua pork!! The server was excellent!! Gluten free buns and a gf menu available. That’s rare. Happy hour drinks are awesome from 3-5. We highly recommend Mai tais. We will return!

Matthew Weaver

My wife and I just finished an evening at The Big Island grill and it was fantastic! They had a great Dairy and Gluten free option for my wife and the sword fish was some of the best fish i have ever tasted! We aee definitely hoping to return later this week for dessert!

Kiki Lee

I love this place :) I am celiac and they make wonderful gluten free crepes. I personally love the Carmel apple ( rich ) when I have a sweet tooth. But the turkey spinach mushroom & grilled veggie for savory are really great option as well. Also, very important note; they have the best London Fog on island. Their herbal blend already has Lavender in it 💜 Highly recommended.

Hans Deduytsche

Not only do I meet a friend here every Thursday for bible study, and we enjoy a really good cup of Kona Coffee and once in a while a little pastry, which taste delicious and they have vegan options. But a few days ago, as my birthday was coming up, I was looking for a birthday cake. I gave the Pink ladies a call, not knowing if they would bake me a cake. With their usual kindness and friendliness they made it happen. Yes!! Within minutes, the order was complete and within 2 days my beautiful cake was ready. A vanilla, strawberry and blueberry 4” vegan and gluten free piece of art-delight. Thank you to the Pink Mocha pastry-chef “K” and the awesome pink ladies. As you can see, looks amazing and tasted delicious 😋🍰

Lisa Mayberry

Surprisingly one of the few places to get a decent gluten-free meal with gf English muffins.

Connie Williams

Erin Brady

They have Gluten Free options and were able to seat is pretty quickly when we were super hungry. Service is a little scattered, but once we ordered, we got food pretty quickly. Overall, good but not amazing food and reasonable enough prices. Nice location, with outdoor seating overlooking the surf. Would come back.

Glenn Guy

Great dark roast coffee and brownies very good(gluten free or regular).

Sara

Our cashier Ren was so nice! Gave us the full Aloha service! Was extremely accommodating with providing a variety of gluten free options and not just generic GF pancakes but a variety of flavors. Nice comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Short drive to the beach if you want to take your food and go eat at the beach. The macadamia pancakes were amazing. Super fluffy and moist eggs were cooked to perfection in. The spam was delicious! 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!

Margaret and Kevin B

The View lives up to its name! This find is a locals hangout with great food served in an open air Lanai that overlooks the bay. We enjoyed the fish and chips (Btw, half and half is the way to go!) Along with The Poke Nachos that could feed an army. In addition, The Cajun Fish Taco's were the perfect portion for lunch. They have a wide selection of options, including gluten free. Kudos goes to Reggie our amazing server and Chad & Seith our snorkel guides for sharing this gem. Go check them out. You won't be disappointed.

Jessica Durkin

Absolutely love the coffee here!!!! So good and they also have gluten pastries