Top 12 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots Across Costa Rica

brenna clayton

A little pricey but I'm not surprised in this town especially for organic food. Also, the lunch menu is much bigger than the dinner menu but it wasn't available at dinner time which was a little annoying. But the food was great. I was happy to find gluten free pasta here.

Gaston virano

If you are in Tamarind and want to eat delicious, healthy, gluten-free food, I recommend you come to Shaka Food. Very good food and service and a very warm atmosphere in the restaurant.

Adaxs

Very delicious, being all gluten free. The prices are not comfortable but it is understandable since the food is gluten-free.

Chiara Mongiello

very good food, all gluten free and very nice staff.

Jessica Zhang

A great find in La fortuna! The interior decor is soo pretty and its located just a little bit outside the main downtown area. The menu was not super big but had many great gluten free options that were clearly marked. My family tried their ceviche, shrimp rice, grilled chicken bowl and Inca salmon. Most entrees came with two accompaniments, I would recommend the salad, the dressing was so good!

Tatiana Jimenez

Everything was delicious. Very good dishes for celiacs.

mo beke

I eat vegetarian and gluten free so I thought this was the perfect restaurant. It also said on the wall of the restaurant that the cocktails between a certain time were 2000 colones. When I asked this was only for the Margarita and the Mojito and it would cost 2800 colones. I thought this was quite special, but I had to wait for the food first. I specifically asked not to put coriander in my food. Unfortunately it still came with coriander. I said that I really didn't like the dish with coriander in it, but there seemed to be little initiative to find a solution. My husband had something with chicken, but it ended up being an expensive kind of toasted sandwich. But quickly settled when he finished eating. Unfortunately it wasn't cheap either. More than 20,000 packages paid for 2 people.

Nancy Valerio

I love this place. Everything is too rich, which is sometimes difficult in gluten- and dairy-free places.

Isa M

Practically the entire menu is gluten free, one of the owners is celiac. Very friendly treatment, very good experience.

Roberto Brenes Murillo

Totally sure, my problem is with soy and gluten, I have been a customer for three years, I have never had a problem with this issue. The food is very delicious.

Shir Berko

Very cute place with great options for those who want to eat vegan and gluten free. The portions are hugh and the food is very good.

Lisabirdluvr

Awesome food. Loved it so much and my husband did too. Kale salad and quinoa tacos were delicious and gluten free. Lot's of GF options. Delicious coffee too.

Ashley Panigutti

Great gluten free pizza!

Mauricio Valverde Vargas

It seems like an option that offers an appropriate menu for those who do not consume gluten, however the prices are a little high

Scarlett

Chicken Shawarma plate is absolutely heavenly! Really generous portion and you can add your own salad to pick exactly what and how much you want. It’s also gluten free if you don’t have the pitta. Good value for money and a very laid back dining experience if you’re bored of formal dinners out. Would really recommend the rum, coconut and pineapple smoothie too.

Fiona .glutenfree

I ate a gluten-free pizza which costs an extra 3500 CRC but was delicious. I ask for contamination. They said, they cook it in the same oven, but they’ll clean the tray and everything. So I ate it and had no symptoms afterwards. It also came on a wooden plate, which is also a contamination risk, but for me it was fine that day. Maybe they use these plates only for the gluten-free pizzas. The staff was really friendly and explained everything with patience.

Cristal Cubero

Great place with a nice view and delicious food with gluten-free options. We ate fishing and it was very exquisite.

Ashley Hall

Great experience but did not get to eat. Not celiac friendly

Joel Dario Sanchez Junior

Always looking for gluten free alternatives, This restaurante was fantastic. High quality food.

Anne-Marie

Super nice veggie cafe. I had the gluten free, vegan pancake for breakfast and an almond milk cappuccino and both were delicious.

Sarah Mandel

Stopped in for a late lunch (kitchen closes at 2 pm on Sundays) and the team squeezed our order in. Extremely gluten free friendly and the food was amazing. I got the Tuna tartar and a passion fruit mango smoothie and I’ll be going back tomorrow.

Laura RJ

A small space but full of flavor that has alternative breads for celiacs.

Milica Maric

The best vegan place in San Jose. Everything is also gluten free and refined sugar free, i highly recommend it

חגית בן זאב

Great food and service, also many gluten free options.

Click 506

I am celiac and the experience was excellent in this place. They have a gluten-free menu and management and knowledge of what cross contamination is. Super recommended as well as excellent flavor… Alex, the waiter, very professional and attentive to me and my family.

Jessica Gounder

Amazing food and service. Plenty of options for all diets including vegetarian and gluten free. Serene atmosphere and the kindest server, Dharam. Definitely a surprise to see Indian food in Costa Rica, but this is the real deal.

Juan Manuel Gambetta

Very good experience in gluten-free food

Alex Tutwiler

Nice people who speak great English. Super fast delivery! But the food was not great. We ordered pizzas, some regular ones and some gluten-free/vegan ones. The regulars were average, and the gluten free ones were the worst gluten free pizzas we had ever eaten honestly, and very expensive. I hate to say that, but for our taste, that's the truth. 😢

Tihomir Todorov

Was amazing experience at this coffee shop. The view is unmatched. It overseas the three roads that get together right in front of it and all the action is happening in front of it. Staff was super friendly and the options for coffees are almost indefinable. Wi-Fi sucks a little bit, but can go around. A lot of gluten-free options. Super chill place.

soynereaa

Delicious dishes, with many gluten-free options.

Rossmery Solano Solano

The food is delicious, all handmade, they have gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. We tried the seitan tacos, the vetariana burger, we loved it, good portions and everything fresh. Then we had coffee with the pastry and beyond expectations, the chocolate pie made with avocado and sweet potato was delicious, highly recommended!

Elodie Hromockyj

This place is a must-visit in Monteverde (even with the trek) don’t miss out!!! The food was INCREDIBLE!! It was also great because they were gluten-free friendly! We had the Senda Soup, Pork Chop, Beef Tenderloin and gluten free Churros for dessert and all of it was immaculate. We don’t have any notes, truly. 10/10 recommend for food alone, but on top of that, the service was incredible - very kind, funny and personable staff (Edwin was our server)! The atmosphere was lovely and relaxing and just all around great. The price is higher but it’s definitely worth it!

Andy Ortiz

The food isn't very good, but it's an option for those of us who can't eat gluten.

Gary Wise

We enjoyed the extensive multi-ethnic menu selections. Fish & chips to shawarma to gallo pinto. Gluten-free friendly, very helpful pleasant staff, clean, airy, with a lovely patio. Falafel plate was really tasty, set off with some sumac onions and great hand-cut chips cooked in fresh oil. Chori-pan with housemade salsa and more delicious hand-cut fries and a side of fried plantains. Tried some Costa Rican craft brew Rye IPA and Triple beers - delicious! All in all a really good visit and reasonably priced for the quality of food and service.

Thalea 2010

Very tasty food, with an excellent gluten-free selection. With celiac disease I can recommend it 100%. Great atmosphere and super nice staff, very helpful and attentive. Would love to come back.

Annelise Freund

Great place for gluten free and celiacs, had some eggs and a smoothie as well as a maple latte. Fun atmosphere

Maya Salvio

My favorite meal in Antonio Manuel! Had the tuna three ways, life changing! Also I am gluten free, and they had gluten free cakes along with their many other desserts!!

Avviv

The smoothies are very good! They also have several gluten-free desserts and the bar is very nice. The prices are a little high, but for the quality of the product and the service they offer, it is very good. Ps. They have a shower for clients, which I think is great!

Neil Smith

Superb restaurant that were brilliant at catering for gluten intolerance. Really friendly staff, very chatty and super helpful. Nice to see the restaurant cat pop by as we'd missed ours after a few weeks, we were told she runs the place :-) Top place to visit, lovely food and atmosphere.

Jennifer “Jenn With 2 Ns” Johnson

I work remotely and, thanks to some newly diagnosed medical conditions, I need to find meals that are low sugar and gluten free. Guayoyo to the rescue! It is bright, clean space with just the right amount of people-watching and music when I need a break from my work. The staff is always great about letting me take up space with my laptop and making me the most delicious iced and hot teas (with honey!). My go-to dish is the Tuna Salad made with quinoa and garbanzo beans. I didn't even know I liked garbanzo beans and now I'm obsessed with them. I try stay away from the baked good because of the gluten, but the blueberry muffins and banana bread are worth having my tummy scream at me later. This is a must-do when you just want a relaxing space that feels a little homey.

Jg Lulu

It is a hotel-restaurant. The setting is very relaxing and the service is attentive, kind and smiling. At lunchtime, we had the fish tacos: delicious! Of course, when it's busy, the service can be a little long, but we're on vacation... so we stay cool. In the evening, we enjoyed tuna with a red wine sauce, a very original combination. The restaurant also offers gluten-free breads, which is a real plus. And in the morning, what a pleasure to enjoy breakfast served facing the sea... an unforgettable experience!

Astha Garg

The food was just okay. I tried the gluten free burger. It completely lacked flavor and salt. I had to ask for extra salsa and had to add a lot of salt.

Kayla Coburn

We went to this location for dinner last night with our dog. Without a reservation, they seated us immediately. We had the patio to ourselves with the fire heat lamp. Our waitress was very friendly and alert when it came to our food allergies. The atmosphere is relaxed and away from the busy hustle streets we’ve been used to here in Costa Rica. I would recommend this location for sure! There are vegan and gluten free options.

Stéfan van der Walt

The kids' area is awesome! Allowed us to have a peaceful meal, while they played happily. I asked for adjustments on a cocktail, and they were happy to comply. Gluten free pasta option available.

Aleisa A

We came here for dinner I was looking for something that provided gluten-free options. They can make any of their pasta dishes gluten free, by using gluten-free spaghetti. I ordered the tomato and basil spaghetti with a side apple chicken salad which was amazing. The drinks are also really good. We love having dinner on the beach at sunset it was beautiful.

Zach Saunders

Fantastic and fun restaurant. Wonderful staff and delicious food. So many options for gluten free including gluten free roti which was delicious. They said they could basically make every dish gluten free!

Ericka Arevalo

They have excellent customer service, delicious coffee and gluten-free options that are fully packaged avoiding cross contamination and are very delicious. The gluten-free community appreciates this and highly recommended

Aaron Marcotte

The burrito is as good as advertised! Really cool place to stop for lunch. Got rum shakes, tico bowl and a burrito - all phenomenal and fairly priced. If you do any Sky Adventure tours, do yourself a favor and stop here after! Gluten free and vegan options/friendly.

Chandra S

Came here twice during our 3 days in the area - excellent gluten free and dairy free muffins and an amazing selection of chocolate! Super friendly and helpful staff also!

Camren Von Davis

I am usually a non-vegan that usually doesn't want or think about vegan food. But Árbol de Seda makes me vegan bisexual, and good thing because they are LGBTQ-loving. As a gluten free gay married couple, my husband and I love it here! The food and hospitality are natural and masterful. The vegan and gluten free desserts are divine. This place is perfect! Thank you for all the great meals and smiles.