Top 15 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Enjoy in Cambridge

Max

Lots of interesting food but I wouldn't go here if you are coeliac because they can't promise there's been no cross contamination (due to the chicken alternative Seitan). The strawberry milkshake was the best I've had in a while.

cassie james

gluten free cafe and bakery!!!

Sydney Erickson

A dedicated gluten free fryer, gluten free beer, this place is amazing! Theres tons of seating and the service was good, I’d go back for the gf fried chicken sandwich.

B. Morgan

Lone star is my FAVORITE taco place in the north. I've been eating here for over 10 years at this point. The avocado griddled queso taco is a must- have. The house margarita is awesome, too. Never NOT enjoyed my meal or drinks here. Almost everything on the lunch and dinner menus are gluten free. I don't order breakfast here much since the use flour tortillas for those dishes. This is mostly small plate style, so order a few things. Prices have gone up a bit over the years. Wouldn't call it cheap. I don't blame the place, I blame the economy. This is a place I bring out of towners to and celebrate things like birthdays at. Food always comes out quickly. It's got a good vibe and NO SPORTS ON MASSIVE SCREENS. I get take out, delivery, and eat in. Can verify that the food quality does not suffer if you aren't eating in. The place can get cramped because I'm not the only one who loves this place. Parking can be terrible with all the resident only areas on all the side streets.

Max Cooperman

I personally had a great experience here, especially as someone who can’t eat gluten - here’s what you should know. I personally think everything is very consistent, but the sweet treats are where they really shine. Bacon and eggs both tasted good and high quality, but very obviously not the most fresh. The guava pao de queijo really surprised me, its gluten free and filled with a smooth, sweet guava jam on the inside. The taste teleported me back to the same satisfying taste of some guava cookies I ate in Costa Rica. The WAFFLES. They’re mochi waffles and they’re gluten free, I couldn’t get enough of them. The matcha was nice and soothing, a perfect way to top off the meal.

Angi Horn

We were very pleased with our visit. Amazing service and the food was great. Much bigger portions than we were expecting, we ordered way too much! My niece is gluten free and the server marked up the menu to show exactly what was gf or could be modified to be gf. Amazing service! We had the ubiquitous kale salad, burrata that comes with sweet potato bread (gf bread also available), grilled broccoli with hummus, and roasted potatoes. Both the cocktails and cocktails were great too!

Katrina Berlo

gluten free/ celiac safe options

Rachel Jones

I got the Halloumi & Sunny-Side Breakfast Sandwich, an Iced Pistachio Latte, and a Raspberry Yogurt Meringue Cloud. The staff were friendly, the service was quick, and they were informed regarding gluten, asking if it was a preference or allergy for the sandwich. I LOVED the meringue cloud and coffee, and like my sandwich, though the egg and halloumi were not particularly seasoned. The gf bread though was quite good, as it wasn’t crumbly or filled with holes, and it was only slightly smaller than a typical slice of bread. Overall, I would 100% come back here, especially for the baked goods, coffee, and atmosphere!

Molly Lorenz

Very disappointed to hear they are discontinuing their gluten free bread. I used to love eating here - I work nearby and would almost always choose it for lunch. I would bring it home for dinner for my family too. Truly disappointed to know I am not going back, especially after the less than helpful conversation with the robotic phone answering service and eventual human.

Paige Farrin

Negligent with allergies!!! I explained I have gluten and dairy allergies which was written on the ticket and the person preparing the food was handling bread and immediately touched my food without changing gloves. If I hadnt looked up as it happened I would have gotten severely ill. I pointed it out and explained again that it's a severe allergy and would need them to change gloves and they still tried to give me the same bowl. Definitely not safe for people with actual allergies!!!

Carlos Rappoport

Excellent service and very good quality of products, variety in gluten free. Recommended 😃😃😃

Eithne McDonald

Really friendly staff and quick service. The food is a good-sized portion and has many flavors (I loved the Forbidden Rice Bowl!). We appreciated that it is 100% gluten free since my husband has celiac disease. The smoothies are small given their price ($10+ each) but very tasty.

Velda Christensen

Morning caffeine was good. Could use more gluten free vegan options 😉

Vy Nguyen

Such a lovely quaint restaurant. The inside was neat and clean with quiet jazz played in the background. The food was fantastic. Everything was well-seasoned with a nice mix of spices that made each dish pop. There were many gluten-free and vegetarian options too. The host also informed us that the restaurant did not use gmo products and artificial colorings so those with such concerns can rest easy :) We ended up trying the jeera chicken, basil shrimp, chicken & mushroom takari curry, chicken momos with tikka masala, and garlic naan. The jeera chicken came with crispy puffed rice which was really fun to eat. The garlic naan was very soft and went well with the tikka masala. For drinks we tried the strawberry lassi and rupee lager. The lassi was delicious, not too sweet, had great fruity flavor mellowed by dairy with a touch of spice. The rupee was a nice smooth beer that was not very hoppy or bitter and paired well with the food as advertised. So happy to find another local gem. Looking forward to trying their other dishes and lassi flavors.

Rita Walsh

As SCRUMPTIOUS as all the baked goods are all are surpassed by the SWEETNESS OF MARCO! Went above and beyond to help me out. My off the boat elderly Irish aunt is DELIGHTED by the oatmeal currant scone, she raved about the sultanas in the pain aux raisins, she then went on to say "I couldn't possibly" about the pecan sticky bun but after a bite said she was glad she did. She is having me stay for dinner just so she can,eat the sticky bun in front of me to give me the play by play. For the gluten intolerant BOY HOWDY that brownie!

Kristen Bayreuther

They do have gf bagels but they’re frozen and need to be toasted. However they don’t have a dedicated toaster for said bagels.

Tony D

Life Alive is a great place for healthy satisfying food in a calm atmosphere a short walk from Harvard Yard. The gluten free and vegan options are excellent. Portions are good. Service is friendly and most importantly seating is well-spaced and easy to find. A much better option that Tatte - healthier and without the smell of bacon fat

Kristin Schnippenkötter-Reiß

Lovely GF, DF and SF options.

Brenda Harris

Deanna Anderson

We had our wedding at Batifol, with ceremony next door at the bakery. It was literally the most amazing experience. The Batifol team was extremely responsive, organized, and executed everything perfectly. The food was amazing - all of our guests said their Salmon and steak were cooked perfectly! And they allowed dietary changes for guests with all different kinds of restrictions (vegan, gluten free allergies). 100% recommend any day of the week. I also love their brunch and dinner menus. And If you want to have an intimate event, their event coordinators are out of this world!!! Thank you all for making out day so perfect!

Donal Waide

Pretty decent food. Would return for some items. Chicken was juicy. Still curious are about a menu item, Gravity beer listed as "reduced gluten"

Elle Troeger

Atmosphere can be widely variable, depending on whether or not you drew the short straw. We were seated right away without a reservation on a Sunday around 1pm. There were several nicer tables available which is why we asked to be moved from the single DARKEST place in the dining room - right next to the bathroom. We were rewarded for asking with the single BEST seat in the house - upstairs, overlooking the front of the dining area. Reader, this is the brunch experience I was hoping for. Lots of natural light. Great spot to watch people from (you can even see out to the street and sidewalk). Not too loud on the upper level. It was a bit too chilly for outdoor seating. The food: My brunch date got a cortado with the burrata sandwich, noting the sourdough bread was exceptional. We both thought burrata - while wonderful - was a little too runny/drippy for sandwich format... but ideated about how to make it better. (Make it open face and poach an egg on top. Move it to the breakfast side of the menu.) I got the beet latte (hot) and it was tasty except the chocolate powder on top was an unhappy surprise. Next time, I will know to ask for no chocolate. What a strange combo: chocolate and beet. For food, I had the "beef and pickles" sandwich on gluten free bread. The gf bread held together pretty well and the mouthfeel was the okayest. It's not the amazing sourdough they have but it's a solid stand in. That pastrami / saurkraut / mustard / pickles palette is my jam, though, and this sandwich was great.

Judit Agràs Masdeu

delicious🤩 although they don’t have gluten free options for pizza

Alexandra Simas

Delicious! Very traditional but elevated cuisine with such depth of flavor. The wait staff was extremely attentive and helpful. They were very flexible and accommodating of my food allergies, most of the food was gluten-free, and even had gluten-free bread.

Elisha Verhaar

Great atmosphere, plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options. Many fun and tasty cocktails and mocktails. Service was quick and very friendly. Two of our dishes could've used a bit more salt, which felt weird cause we never cook with much salt ourselves but it just lacked a bit of a punch. That's not a bad problem to have, although some salt and pepper shakers on the table could be nice to add.

B Lake

I love the gluten-free and vegan options. There was a variety and also options for everyone with different dietary preferences. I couldn't eat the French toast but it looked amazing when my friend had it. Also that craft lattes or to die for.

Lloyd Dewitt

Pat Gallagher

Had good food and a good gluten free menu

Jeffrey Ohl

Good value Mediterranean fast casual. Many veggie and gluten free options, and your food will be ready in under ten minutes

Katelyn

Nice outdoor patio! Especially appreciated their substitutions for gluten free options with dinner

Marissa Gillis

Very nice restaurant all around. The service was wonderful and they accommodated my allergies (gluten and dairy) very well. They do not have a lot of GF and DF options but everything I had was wonderful. Would recommend!

Virginia Maselli

Gabriella Bauer

I am gluten free so unfortunately couldn't try the pizza. However, it was the absolute worst fomo because this pizza looked proper. Not soggy, just hot and crispy as you can see from the pictures. It's very rare to see pizza stand up on its own! Not to mention, it was also a great price. If I wasn't celiac, I'd go here once a week.

Rosalina Warrick

Jacqueline Belknap

I absolutely love the Vitality Bowls Pina Colada smoothie! It is so refreshing and is the perfect afternoon treat. They also have several gluten free options for food that I am eager to try! Their Cambridge location is so convenient, located right off Mass Ave by Market Central! Highly recommend.

Amanda Pettefar

Great coffee and the best gluten free bagel I’ve ever tasted!

Dan Hamilton

Nicole Alimena

Great gluten free options, if you’re gf!

Dlorean Lemon-Riggs

The cutest vegan deli, with plenty of different options (all vegan!!). The cocktails are fantastic and as someone who used the eat the heck out of some meat, the food is fantastic!!! They even have plenty of gluten free options!

Steps User567972

Gluten free plain and everything bagels! There is a dedicated toaster! Definitely get there early as they do sell out but so nice to have the option and enjoy!

Shelly Payette

The food was very good, simple, perfectly cooked and seasoned and lots of it. I had an omelet that was cooked with a generous amount of vegetables and cheese and three tasty pieces of gluten free toast plus a large cappuccino. It was a great meal. The place is small, the wait staff are very kind and helpful, our food came quickly.

Sherri Antonuccio

This is the best place to enjoy a gluten free brownie. Wow! I have been to a few places in Boston and nothing compares to the brownie I purchased here. It is so big! The taste is amazing, so fudgy! You would never know it’s gluten free! I have also had their chocolate cream pie during the holidays and you can request that to be gluten free. The pie was beyond amazing. I will definitely be making it a part of our holiday celebrations. Anyone who is gluten intolerant knows how hard it is to find a place with excellent gluten free bakery items. I’m happy to say I have found the perfect place. Thank you and thank you for always being so friendly and kind.