Top 27 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Palm Desert

Brittany Colburn

Gluten-free and vegan Black Truffle Ravioli with peas, topped off with a gluten-free pineapple upside-down cake with coconut sorbet. Absolute perfection!

Fernando “FERNO”

The establishment features an outdoor patio with misters; the staff were friendly and provided a wide selection of food, including gluten-free options. While my chile relleno was satisfactory, the rice and beef were dry. The beans were flavorful, and the fajita burrito was excellent. Although somewhat pricey, the generous portions of rice and beans compensated. I would consider dining there again.

Mark Ramirez

My wife needs gluten free options and this place really understands the needs of such folks….food was delicious and served by a cheerful crew…. Nichole was our server and added to this great dining experience at the Palm Desert location!

Suzan Pourat

Not safe for celiac. They got rid of gf pancakes.

Tiara Wilder

So yummy! Love the steak and eggs. Gluten free pancakes are great too.

Carson's Cookie Co.

BEST ORGANIC CAFE EVER! Great smoothies and delicious fresh healthy food. Lots of gluten free and vegan options.

Oreet Ranon

Gluten free bread options for almost all sandwiches. Server we had was knowledge. Gluten free dessert options that are bagged separately

Rebecca Zivanovic

Best Mexican restaurant. Excellent gluten free options. Amazing food for kids. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Milene Lingiardi

They do have a vegan option, but it comes with a side of anti-vegan attitude. I came across this place while on a trip to the mall with the family. I asked the host if the veggie pasta was vegan, and he went to check with the kitchen. When he came back, his response was, “it should be.” I decided to still give this place a try and confirm with our waitress if they had any vegan options, and she responded that she “thought” the veggie pizza was. I asked more specifically if the crust had milk or eggs, and she replied that the gluten-free crust didn’t, but then proceeded to add with an attitude that they had so many more items on the menu. At first, I thought I had misunderstood it, but a family member also pointed that out as soon as she left. Once the pizza arrived, it had cheese on it. I’m still giving this place 3 stars as the waitress that brought the pizza was very quick to understand the mistake and have the pizza be replaced, and even went to the extent of bringing the label of the gluten-free crust to make sure it didn’t have milk or eggs. Also, the veggie pizza with the gluten-free crust tasted really good. The ambiance was upbeat with all the TVs streaming sports. But I wouldn’t recommend this place to vegans given my overall experience.

John Mounsey

Great fast food. Gluten free too!

Laurie & Tim Briggs

Lunch diner where the Chef’s pride of ownership shines through. Shared the (gluten free) shortrib all day omelette with a side of fruit…DELICIOUS! Chef even plated it separately for us. Friendly staff and patrons. Great value!

Nicolle Anger

Dinner was amazing!! The atmosphere reminds me of Paris and the shrimp crepe with a gluten free crepe was incredibly delicious!! Yum!! They even had a kid menu to color on with some easy activities too. Also had the Nutella and banana crepe for dessert with the gluten free crepe and that was tasty too. It wasn't nearly as amazing as the shrimp crepes, but maybe that's because the shrimp crepes were insanely good.

Jasmine Grigsby

Come and enjoy everything desserts are perfect. Everything is handmade here by a family. It’s two sisters and a mother. You should definitely come and enjoy their holiday spiced wine. You really can taste the love in the food. I come here all the time and I can’t believe I’m just now writing a review. I love their white balsamic coleslaw. All their desserts are amazing and I don’t typically eat dessert. They don’t do a lot of sugar and they almost do gluten-free I believe.

Judy Colgero

I was disappointed that there were hardly any gluten-free items available to order.

No MSG No Garlic Foodie

This was the top search result from Google when I searched for 'gluten free' and 'vegan'. My friend with Celiac Disease would not do well here – no gluten free bread. There were many items with garlic, and since I am garlic sensitive, I was forced to break my eczema prevention no wheat diet. We ordered BLTAs and I added cracked cheese (I expected a vegan cheese slice) but it was like mushed cream cheese which made my sandwich thick, soggy and messy to eat. I was very impressed with the tofu bacon, so we came back three more times. I tried the Coachella Forever and Mini Greens salada. The key lime dessert was apparently very delicious. They have fridges and freezers full of take-away items, and a pantry shelves full of Japanese flavours and I really want to take some home with me. I bought the mango lime dressing, but it started sweating after three days, so I ended up throwing most of the jar away. We bought a blueberry pie, by it wasn't like a real pie, so we threw half of that away as well. BLTA is the only item we like and we will come back for it, the levain sour dough was chewy and I enjoy the tofu bacon a lot. If they offered gluten free bread or even use Vietnamese rice wrap on the sandwiches for a gluten free option, we would have eaten here many more times.

Amanda Griffin

They have Gluten free bread which is a plus. Coffee is pretty good and the food isn’t bad. The aesthetic is cute!

Wendy Whitaker

Breakfast was delicious. The service was excellent. Nakai, our server, was very friendly and provided excellent service. Eggs Benedict with gluten free English muffins available.

Haley McLain

Everything is made in house, really fresh and delicious. Gluten free, vegan & vegetarian options

Regina Armijo

Magnifique'...service, food quality, and such a vast menu of meals, coffee beverages and desserts. I am gluten free so eating out is often a bit challenging however it was a cinch here. I loved the hot chocolate, and ordered the lunch special: omelette, with chopped grilled chicken, and goat cheese accompanied by a side green salad with a deelish balsamic dressing plus fresh berries on the side. This cafe even accomodated our party of 7.

Madeline A

Food is well done diner food and totally enjoyable. Plenty of gluten free options for me to choose from. However, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is extremely dated and not in a charming way. Felt cramped and a bit grimy just based on old design choices and items not being replaced. I know this restaurant is nostalgic for many too so I get it. Would probably opt to sit outside if I were to come again.

Sarah Northrup

Great service and delicious food. The #4 2 tacos handmade soft corn tortillas (carne asada or pollo asado) were perfect and a great option for gluten free folks. Highly recommend!

Beth Means

Excellent breakfast, wonderful service and the best gluten free white bread I've ever eaten. Will go back when im in the desert

The bestie girl power GG

I didn't realize this restaurant was open to the public and when I found it in the neighborhood of Hwy-74 at the end of Ironwood street, I was thrilled. It has a very pleasant tropical ambiance, much different than other golf courses I've visited. The people were all having a great time with a familiar vibe throughout. And the food was AMAZING!! The chef even prepares gluten-free options for special dietary needs! I'd highly recommend the shrimp tacos, they were fantastic! And the Happy Hour menu is great, very reasonable prices and lasts everyday from 3-6. I will definitely be back with more friends. And the nighttime entertainment is great! We found a gem in the desert....

Tina Fontaine

Great food and drinks. Dog Friendly patio. Brussel sprouts delicious. Italian sausage marinara with fettuccine is tasty and flavorful. Spare ribs dinner is kinda boring. Sauce with spare ribs was average and mashed potatoes were not interesting enough to enjoy. However, the spare ribs Benedict dish for breakfast is great. Definitely will be back. Many Gluten free abd vegan options available including gluten free pasta several starters, a salad and entree.

Alexis Logsdon

Adorable European cafe run by a European. If you have been to Europe you will know what to expect. We recently went to Italy and it is very reminiscent of the small family cafes there. Mira serves custom coffee drinks that are always beautiful and delicious. Her food is consistent, generous portions, and so good! She even has a gluten free bread option. Her pastry display is beautiful. She typically has at least five desserts that do not contain gluten which I very much appreciate. She also takes custom orders. We did a large order of macarons for my son’s birthday party this year. I am so grateful for such a lovely cafe on El Paseo. In answer to the reviews concerning cash. She is a small business and the fees that come with credit card purchases take a toll on small businesses when they run them several times throughout the day for small orders. She does greatly appreciate cash for orders under $20, which is why she asks. Never hurts to ask. However she will always take cards and even tap pay.

John Kudner

Great gluten free French toast. Variety of different choices on common dishes for pancakes, eggs and French toast.

Tad Rockwell

Had lunch here a couple of times with my family. The food and drinks are excellent! I had the pulled pork Tacos which are very generous in size. The hand made corn tortillas are excellent and made to order. I have celiac disease (gluten free) and they were able to accommodate this just fine. A new favorite place on El Paseo