Top 41 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Downtown Los Angeles

Colleen King

Norrito salad and shrimp are last meal level good. Lots of gluten free options. Ambiance and service are just ok.

Andrew Robb

Delicious food, lovely service and advice, I’m coeliac, met sone nice people, it is a canteen experience, would go again

Celia Ramón

We ordered a gluten free peperoni pizza. It was one of the best gluten free pizzas I've ever tried. Warning: if you really cannot eat sny gluten or cross contaminated food, don't go there, they use the same utensils for all the pizza, even if the dough is gluten free you can get sick. The taste was amazing. The guys making the pizzas and the bartender were very nice. The neighbourhood at night looked scary and dangerous, even if inside the pizzeria was okey.

Danielle Miller

Finally went here with a friend, both of us have visited family in Italy throughout our lives (for me: Salerno region) and needed to catch up and vent over good food. This pasta is so good. Everything there felt like being g back in Italy and not the tourist traps. They even had stelline/pastina and bone marrow! We ended up getting bone marrow, tiramisu, and the Angus ragù and wild boar ragù pastas. Everything was incredible and I've had dreams about the tiramisu since. They also use really good flour here it seems because I'm someone who can't really digest most wheat, not gluten but all wheat in the US just makes me feel sick almost like an allergy. The bread and pasta here was the rare wheat outside of Italy that I didn't feel sick, I didn't feel bloated, I wasn't in pain for days. Just stelline-eyed thinking about when I could visit again and try the next pasta. Friend is the same way and said the same thing. I only wish they had little pasta flight samplers 😅 For allergies: they're very good. I have a shellfish allergy and cross contamination wasn't a concern and there were plenty of non-shellfish options that were fantastic.

Elise Dupré

Amazing food and soooo friendly!! Also knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free food

Nicole Gardner

Great gluten free tasty food!

Jessica Schneiderman

Wonderful accommodations for allergies! Tons of celiac friendly options!

monica rust

Just had AMAZING gluten free pizza nice and crispy not like cardboard and ready fast I ordered a pick up but decided to stay and eat there. Great food and drink

Hannah Olds

Wurstkuche is one of the restaurants I’d recommend to anyone visiting LA. I’ve been going here for years now and have always had the most amazing experiences. They accommodate my gluten allergy so well here, simply making my sausage without a bun and also wrapped in foil so no cross contamination occurs. I love the kielbasa and have yet to try anything too out there, but they have some very interesting and exotic sausages such as the rattlesnake & rabbit one! Not sure if I’ll ever be adventurous enough to try that one! There tends to be a line every time I go, but there’s always enough room to sit, as they have a large front patio and plenty of seats indoors that’s free seating. I love how there are crayons and you can color on the tables! Parking is pretty terrible as this is a busy area in the Arts District, so I’d recommend ubering if possible, although I did get lucky and find parking right away this time around! Definitely check this place out as they are super accommodating, the atmosphere is great and the food is delicious!

Adrian

Honestly so so bad. Do not go here unless you want to walk out feeling terrible in every way. For the longest time this was on the very top of my list of places i needed to try. I was so excited. I have a number of allergies and the menu seems amazing. However the food is really really not good, not even considering the cost. More than that, i finished it feeling more bloated and nasty than i have in a long time. So for all of the things they say they are, it seems like there’s something they use in their cooking that is not good. So not safe for those with sensitive guts. I got the rad thai, their take on pad thai and it was mushy and bad and almost tasteless. It came with a side of tasteless greens and tasteless and dry quinoa all for 31$. They used thin clear noodles instead of a flat noodle. Pad thai in and of itself is gluten free besides the soy sauce so it’s not hard to make a healthier version. Next time I know to make it at home because my god did they mess this one up. Just mush, no texture, no flavor, and 4 pieces of the tiniest broccoli mixed in and maybe 15 strands of carrot. $31. On top of that the cashier was unbelievably rude and short with me totally uncalled for. And also just… weird? She took my order and then later when it came out even though i was the only other person in the restaurant she half-yelled out “rad thai” “rad thai” a number of times in a really irritated voice. The whole time i was standing pretty much right in fromt of her and there wasnt anyone else and she was yelling out into the distance in an irritated voice. Like girl wth 😂. It was 7pm too it wasnt even late. Also while i was waiting for my order i asked about the ice cream and she was texting the whole time and pretended not to hear me the first time. And then was like so irritated rolled her eyes at me and like mumbled ill get to you get out of the way there are other customers here. There were no other customers. Tho some customers came in 2 minutes later, i guess she was pre-empting the future lmao. She was acting like this with me the moment i walked in. The ambiance is bad too. It is not comfortable at all to sit and dine in. That might be on purpose. I guess they dont want you there. So if you want to feel like garbage both in your head and in your stomach this is the place for you. Would give 1 star but 2 for what they represent. Glad there’s a vegan and supposedly healthy restaurant here but that’s all they can get credit for because you dont leave it feeling healthy.

Jessie Epstein

Absolutely hands down the best gluten-free pizza I’ve ever had. Parking is horrendous but I will risk it again for this, the perfect pizza.

Marina Ouranitsas

Absolutely loved this place. Went with a big group and got most of the appetizers and everything was amazing 🤩 Loved the pear salad, the steaks, and they had this gluten free cheesy bread like starter that was so good. Most of the menu was gluten free or adaptable which was helpful for me.

Gabriel Hoffman

Had the most INCREDIBLE saturday morning brunch at JOEY DTLA. Was greeted with the utmost professional service when I arrived. You could feel the welcoming energy as soon as you entered the space. We sat on their GORGEOUS patio space. It was so nice, you honestly forgot that you were in DTLA for a quick second. You could have told me that I was in Tulum, and I wouldn't have batted an eye. Not to mention their delicious cocktails. We had the watermelon drink and the mezcal drink. Let me tell you, these were some of the most well-balanced drinks that I have had in LA. As I am vegan and my partner is gluten free, they had plenty of options for us, and were very accommodating to any adjustments needed! To make sure that everything went well, Isabel continued to check-in with our table to ensure that everything was going well. She was an absolute GEM!! It was like having a Guardian Angel walking me through the early afternoon, while I nursed the repercussions of a very long night. If anyone internally is reading this review, that lady needs a RAISE!!! You can tell that she cares about her team, about her guests, and you can tell that she has a HUGE HAND at making sure that everything ran smoothly. Her attention to detail with our experience, as well as making sure the kitchen and serving staff was well aware of our dietary restrictions. We were incredible grateful for her presence during our dining experience. Everyone was incredible, but Isabel's influence will have us coming back time and time again! THANK YOU ISABEL!! Incredible team. Amazing environment, and delicious food and drinks! What more can you ask for??!

Sani Abdou Ziké

I often use the Yard House as a go to restaurant when trying to accommodate a large group. They have lots of seating and a menu that can accommodate most dietary restrictions (I.e. vegan and gluten free). The food is decent but not special but the large selection is nice with a group. They also have a great selection of craft beer.

Carl Kibler

Entire menu is gluten free! Says it specifically and they confirmed. Handmade corn tortillas. Incredibly tasty tacos.

Soul Soul

Stumbled upon this great place early in the morning. Had an amazing GF egg sandwich. The bread tasted home made, which is difficult being gluten free. I will definitely return when in the area again. The coffee was amazing.

Brandon Griffin

William and Jessie were great. I had lots of gluten free questions and they walked us through everything. It was an enjoyable experience.

Brittani Mroz

Went this past week and had the tasting menu. I am gluten and dairy free and they accommodated flawlessly. Each course was unique, beautiful to look at, and memorable to eat. My friend had the vegetarian tasting menu and loved it, too. The timing was excellent, no rushing or hovering. Yes, the plates are small but by the end I promise you will be full. Highly recommend.

Josephine Alleyn

Excellent food, atmosphere and service with gluten-free options. Prices are great too!

Aaron T. Howard

Gluten Free chilaquilles! Super tasty.

Khadijah Polite

Omg I love it here! Had gluten free options for my bestie. Had the cutest vibes for pic and selfies. Great staff. 10/10 coming here everytime I visit LA 🤍💕🫶🏼

Alexandra Nagy

I cannot believe that we were a loyal customers for years at Wake and late and now suddenly they don’t have a the most popular item on the menu which is vegan gluten free burritos. This was one of the best place to offer it and now they shut off their phone lines and turned off comments on instagram because they don’t want to talk to their customers . I heard they have a new ownership but can’t even confirm since no one was updated. 🤡🤡🤡🤡

Madison Thorup

Our server was so sweet and helpful! I have a gluten allergy and I really appreciate when servers are educated in their menu and the allergies associated with it. She was great!

Alena Bunkers

The lady who took our orders was super nice!! I got a chipotle chicken burrito - 10/10, lumberjack pancakes - 9/10 needs some pepper, and the cheesy egg sandwich - 5/10 they forgot the cheese. I’m traveling with my gran who has quite a few dietary restrictions and while they did make everything gluten free which is great, they did however grease the bread when asked not to and forgot the cheese so it was just egg and bread. Otherwise, I love my food so much and the coffee was great.

Gustavo Diaz

First off, for those with a gluten sensitivity or intolerance wondering what to get for breakfast: come to this place. At time of posting, your table has to sign up to a wait-list via a pad device (think iPad) then you'll be seated. Once seated, it's a matter of scanning a QR code that's on your table to order, yes, order your food. At this point, your card is charged and in after a ~10min wait, the food comes out. Excellent food, excellent ambience, and excellent service style.

Michelle

A delightful pre show experience. Gluten free options and a unique experience everytime you go due to the rotating chefs. Would definitely recommend!

Katherine W.

Amazing!! This is one of the only places that has gluten free buns that aren't trash *and* has impossible or beyond burgers. They have a lot of options to build a burger that you like, along with a nice selection of their own creative pairings, and the burgers are consistently cooked perfectly. They're also very quick on delivery service apps, which is a huge plus. The milkshakes are also delicious One negative is their fry servings are a bit small and are pretty expensive, especially for what you get. I think the melt spice is overwhelming (on their regular fries), but their sweet potato fries are bomb and have a little kick to them that doesn't take away from the flavor of the potato itself. The burgers are also slightly pricey but not bad considering the quality. Definitely try The Melt if you're in the area or, even better, in their delivery range.

Natasha Abdul

I love this place so much! I recently found out I’m Celiac which has been extremely frustrating for me since I’m not the most careful person when it comes to what I eat. The servers (Jacob and everyone) here are so helpful when I told them about my allergies. This place is delicious and super supportive if you have any allergies restrictions.

Rachael & Jack Sharp-Stevenson

Lisa and Te took incredible care of me for the three days that I was in LA. The salmon futomaki and albacore sashimi were both delicious, and they tailored my food to be gluten free with such kindness and care. They are incredibly sweet and highly deserving of your business. I can’t wait to come back to the city and enjoy their food again. Thank you both so much!

Avenira Caswell

This place met all my expectations for a vegan joint. Food was delicious, with many gluten free options too. Loved the grilled chicken dinner with a side of their Thai peanut sauce. Veggies were vibrant and flavorful. All their sauces are house made and can be purchased by the jar which is cool. Staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was really calm and quiet despite being rather small and busy. I will definitely go again.

C. Misao Yukawa

Nice, chill place if you can get a seat. We were there on a Sunday 10:30ish. Organic is the best and the gluten free pumpkin choc chip loaf was onolicious.

Lisa Boum

Our waiter was one of the best we have had for years! They brought small sample of all the items and it was easy to choose from, there are options for halal, vegetarian and gluten free. The ramen was great and the cocktails all special. We chose the flight. This place is now one of our favorite spots.

Jenae Lien

I come here for the fire roasted vegetables! Their shishito peppers are delicious, as is their Brussel sprouts - which are served with sliced almonds for extra crunch and protein. $7 for a stomach full of yummy veggies, I love this place. Pizza’s are personal pizzas. Vegan and gluten free options are available. Plus, they’re quick with your orders. Often I have my food out before friends who went elsewhere in Grand Central. Beers served nice and cold here. There’s lovely bar seating around the spot, and also plenty of tables nearby.

Rick Lupert

Manuela is a large space in the downtown L.A. arts district serving fancy and delicious food for brunch and dinner. We only had a few items, but everything that came out of the kitchen brought to us, and nearby tables looked fantastic. Lots of points for presentation. My wife and I shared the Blistered Snap Peas (made with quinoa, feta and sesame date butter) which we thought we’re excellent and especially lovely with the mint leaves they were served with. We thought the same about the Roasted Cauliflower dish we shared (made with halawi date vinegar and almonds) which looked amazing with lots of edible colors. Our kid loved the cinnamon roll he ordered (on the small and to share menu but still $11) and said it was better than his favorite ice cream. I also had a the cream biscuits (because whenever it says “biscuits” on a menu, that’s what I automatically order. They ha good flavor but were heavy and almost croissant like with the particular flakiness of their texture. The honey and pear butters they came with were good. These were small but filling. I’d definitely come back and try the cast iron cornbread and it looks like there are good vegetarian options on the dinner menu as well. We definitely felt it was pricy and my wife wished the Black corn meal pancakes dish was gluten free as that was what she’d hope to get when she looked at the menu online. Other than that it was a pretty great experience.

Jessica Watson (Psychomelon)

I really enjoyed this place and our server was pretty funny. I have a gluten allergy so I asked a lot of questions I'm so sorry I didn't have any reactions but I did take a glutanese before and after eating. They said the chips get fried in their own oil with nothing else just chips so that made me feel good. I got the enchilada de mariscos, I should have taken a picture It was delicious and again I didn't get sick so that's a plus. I did not do any of the drinking but those in my party said the margaritas were awesome. The salsa is really good. The guacamole is really good The chips are really good. We were able to make a reservation at 6:00 p.m. so that we could have dinner and then go to hockey game we did get to the hockey game a little bit late cuz we were enjoying ourselves at dinner but it was right there within walking distance and we had a great time and then we got to go and enjoy the hockey game. Our table got shrimp fajitas and chicken fajitas and quesadillas and everything that was brought to the table looks just amazing and my enchiladas were awesome. The place gets really busy I highly suggest you make a reservation especially on a game night.

Torrancejane

This was some of the best Thai I have had in awhile. I ordered the drunken noodle with shrimp gluten free spice level 2 based off the server’s recommendation and a cucumber lemonade. It was very good. Just the right amount of spice. The only thing i wish they had was appetizers that were gluten free.

Tonia Wierzel

I liked this place. Very upscale, trendy, and fun. They have everything you could want. Nice atmosphere, great drinks, vegan, gluten free, or conventional food. There's also a hotel, and they offer Valet Parking. Thumbs up.

Sandra Felix

I didn't actually eat there because they don't have anything gluten free. They offer you the omelette without toast as their Gluten Free option.

Jacqueline Irwin

Audra Kramer

I visited this location for dinner during a convention. The service was so attentive and prompt, I was very impressed. They have a gluten sensitive menu and were very accommodating. It is a great environment, has a bar like feel without being too loud.

Andrew Robb

Had the house special, very delicious and gluten free as they swapped the toast gir salad Great quick service, not sure I would queue 30 mins for it though!