Top 13 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in University City, San Diego

Jen Johnson

The food was wonderful. It's hard to find a restaurant that has good gluten free options that the kids and adults will all like. Our waiter wasn't the friendliest, but when there was an issue with some chicken that had been ordered, handled it quickly and notified the manager who was very quick to resolve this issue. Would definitely recommend.

Jenae Reidy

The food was good. I wish their sea bass was gluten-free or could be made that way. They have a gluten-free cannoli that I was really excited about! Unfortunately, it doesn't have a shell and is just the filling. At least I got a little souvenir glass from the dessert since I got it to go.

Alena Vetrakova

Very pleased to find a gluten free options on the menu. Great place cozy and very nice server Sandy. All smiles even she was the only one for the entire place .

Josh Baltazar

Ordered a Chillaxin (house tequila “gluten free” infused with cucumbers, agave, served over ice) and a Spicy Jalisco Mule (house tequila “gluten free”, lime juice, agave serrano syrup, ginger beer). Then we had 2-3 shots of Don Julio. Also we shared 2 orders of Empanada Poppers (fresh corn masa, spicy cream cheese, avocado tomatillo salsa), Spicy Adobo Wings (chipotle, citrus, pineapple glaze - this stuff was so spicy) and finally Pollo Asado Nachos (creamy queso, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, black beans, pickled jalapeños). Everything was great just a bit pricey but the service was fantastic!

Alanna Cruz

Stopped into the super chic and clean restaurant! They were so welcoming and the food and atmosphere was AMAZING! Great authentic Italian cuisine. So many gluten free and vegan options, outdoor and indoor seating, super quick service. They also have a little shop inside with their handmade pasta, hand cut meats, and other options! Also amazing dessert!

Rachel Long

Beautiful atmosphere drew us in, but the service and food were both fantastic! My husband had the hanger steak and he said it was great but the asparagus was the most perfectly cooked he's ever had. He also got the giant pretzel and loved it. I has the way double smash burger, which was like a big Mac with a gluten free bun and egg and it was so good! I devoured it. The food also came out so fast, we couldn't believe it. Awesome experience.

Freda Linda

I had an amazing experience dining here! First of all, the food was delicious. I got lunch here with my work and everybody loved what they got. We had the ragu, carbonara, creamy mushroom and sausage, gorgonzola, pomodoro, and the amatriciana. Everything was phenomenal. The service was absolutely amazing and the people on the phone were so sweet and helpful. I would recommend anyone to eat here! Also two of us are gluten free and they had great options for that too :)

Shivan Kirpalani

Amazing needed something for my Sat morning hangover. Your juice helped me more then replenish and your gluten free options keep me honest. Thank you for your creativity. I’m a fan! 5 Stars!!

Jaime Brinkley

One of the few healthy places I can eat out at that is ALSO delicious! Many gluten and dairy free options. The salmon plate with curried cauliflower and avocado/tomato salad is my go to. The employees are always friendly, too. Highly recommend!

Patrick Salvatierra

This is one of my go-to places for good drinks. Most of their appetizers are fried and are thus not celiac-friendly but the wait staff is very knowledgable about such things and can help you find something on the menu if you have issues with gluten and dairy.

Mercedes Hunt

Delicious breakfast. Not a ton of gluten free options but what they did offer was wonderful. I never order yogurt with granola but I took a chance on it. Wow, delicious. I also loved the fresh fruit. It's rare that you see pluots, golden kiwis, and nectarines at restaurants. All of their stuff was really fresh. They put out water bowls for the dogs. The staff were very attentive. We will definitely be returning!

Jay G

I had friends in town and we were looking for someplace to grab a light bite. It was too early for dinner and too late for lunch, so we stopped in to Javier's because it had nice decor. I'll start by saying this: we only had a few items on the menu and we had lots of dietary accommodations. Chips and salsa as well as guacamole were good. We had a vegetarian diner who got enchiladas, which were actually pretty good. We also had a diner with celiac disease that ordered chicken fajitas; they were forgettable. Rice and beans, fries, tortillas, all perfectly fine. The reason this place is worth five stars is because of the vibe, decor, and most of all service. We were kindly and unpretentiously greeted by the hostesses and manager, which could go either way for a La Jolla establishment at this price point. Richard was our server and he was exceptional. His service is the reason I will come back to try some more of the menu to form a better opinion of the food. As I mentioned, we had multiple dietary restrictions in our party. Richard never made us feel rushed, nor did he give poor service when we decided to have only a few items due to the nutritional quirks in our group. In honesty, it seems like a place to enjoy the vibe, be seen, and enjoy your cocktail. But I will return to give the food a fair evaluation, as the crudos, antojitos, and guisados look like they could be good. Look for an update on this place from me.

Ahsaf Goldman

Really good food. The shakshuka was amazing. Took whole family for breakfast on our way back to Los Angeles. What I really liked was that they had gluten free bread for my daughter so she could fully enjoy her breakfast. It really was a nice eating experience. Would recommend this place for anyone who wants to get a Mediterranean breakfast experience.