Top 11 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Santa Barbara

Lila Abrams

horrible service. i ordered a blueberry muffin and the person next to me ordered one a minute after. they had me pay for it and then told me they were all out and gave it to the person. this was after waiting in line for 20 minutes. the staff has absolutely no manners. if your looking for good gluten free food with good service save yourself some time and choose a different bakery. they also do a horrible job at making accommodations. i ordered myself an omelet and told them i could not eat mushrooms and they gave me an omelet with mushrooms. then got annoyed and took another 20 minutes to make me a new one. and it was undercooked and smaller than the actual serving size.

Marley Jay

I love this place so greatly, when I lived downtown I would eat here on the regular. The best thing is it is very inclusive of most diets and has a pretty nice selection of vegan and gluten free items, including at some times of year seasonal cakes and pies.. yumm.. However, today in summertime, their were more choices in the salad and entree bar; including some delicious looking pasta salads, and did I mention how high quality all the ingredients are? Today I kept it simple, and got the gluten free vegan snickerdoodle cookies. They are like puffs of sweet satisfying heaven. I can have few with a small latte and just allow my mind to travel and vacation for a moment. The latte which I had for their, in a cup, making it all the more cozy was divine. Steamed well as for the almond mylk, and had a lovely sweet nutty flavor to the espresso. Very quick service btw. Thats the beauty of this place is you can go and get a latte and nosh, or an entire meal and perhaps some wine.. I will keep coming back and have heard the best things about the owner, thanks for such a delectable space🙏🏽

Steven J.

Great service and gluten free pancakes

Naz Amini

We live in LA! We were visiting Solvang & came upon this resturant on our way back, because of its gluten free options specially the Fish & chips & calamari. I haven’t found many restaurants that offer gluten free versions of these two dishes. The salmon & burger was outstanding too. We really wanted to try the food but the kitchen was about to close when we called. The resturant manager “Carlos” made an exception to still serve us last minute & take our orders. He provided us with 5 star service & made us feel so special & made our night. He is by far the nicest most understand & caring resturant manager that I have met. We will definitely be back & loved the place. Thanks to Carlos!! One good person can make a huge diffrence & we are super grateful & appreciative. Highly suggest this place.

Ben Sigal

We were not ready for the phenomenal service and great drinks. The food was delicious and easily marked for gf (perfect for my wife who has celiac). Definitely try the wings with buffalo sauce (the yuzu touch makes it bright and tart), their coconut shrimp (divine and gf!!), and their bison burger (cooked perfectly through and through). Watch the video, see the presentation on the drinks. My wife loved her Mai tai, and my whisky drink which I cannot remember the name of, was fabulous in all the ways. Make sure to ask for Aaron, he was awesome and made wonderful suggestions. And then go for a beautiful stroll down the pier when you’re all done. It’s a perfect introduction to Santa Barbara.

Brett Rietveld

Had gluten free options. My girlfriend is celiac and she enjoyed the fries and the cake. Has fun nights like live music or bingo

Kerstin Benson

Crushcakes is an absolute gem in our community. Their support of local events, like our pickleball fundraiser, shows just how much they care about the people around them. They are always welcoming, inclusive, and make everyone feel right at home. The iced matcha is one of my favorite go-to drinks, especially in the summer when you need something cool and refreshing. I also really appreciate their gluten free options. It's not always easy to find treats that taste amazing and still fit dietary needs, but Crushcakes nails it every time. They make sure no one feels left out, and that's something truly special.

Terri Arnold

Had a fabulous meal here on the patio, which was very peaceful on a Friday night. By contrast, the interior was very lively, crowded and noisy. Great food. Wonderful, friendly service. Favorites were the crudo and beef carpaccio. Least favorite was the chicken paella but only because the amount of paprika was overpowering (I’m not a paprika fan). Looking forward to visiting again. Very easy for celiacs and gf eaters.

Alexis Morra

The atmosphere is really nice. I came here to try the quiche and gluten free baked goods. The blueberry gluten free muffin was quite small and mildly flavored. I got a much bigger and better one at Helena Ave Bakery. I read the reviews raving about the quiche and I don’t get the hype. It’s a slice of a basic quiche. It’s nice the crust is gluten free but it was quite thick crust and the quiche was not freshly made…maybe it was fresh from the morning, I got there around 10:40am. But it was reheated and cold in the middle.

Angela Vanhoose

Sophie GILIBERT

Excellent pastries and sandwiches Very warm welcome Special mention for the perfect gluten-free breads

Lior Seidel

Bambi Boyer

Linda Bis

Had a really good gluten free pizza.

Karen Thomas

Stephanie M-H

Amazing. I got a rosemary garlic sourdough filone today. Beautiful loaf, crispy crust and light airy center. Might be the best gluten free bread I’ve ever had. I will definitely be ordering again 💘

Jacqueline Poe

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Robert Benton

Joni Shimabukuro

Food was delicious and good gluten free options! Husband had tofu scramble and loved it. Warning the portions are huge so have an appetite! Server was super friendly and very helpful with explaining the gluten free options.

James Arthur

Laura Rix

Kylie Van De Wyngaerde

Amazing gluten free waffles and pancakes in addition to a bunch of naturally gluten free breakfast items.

Cherie Valdes

Althea F.

Coffee so so. Lots of options for sandwiches, all of which can be made gluten free and are pretty good. Smoothies so so but somehow just the thing sometimes. Tons of baked goods options, all of which have been pretty good. They sell out most days Ambiance cheerful and busy. Lot of space inside and out. Big windows. Parking on site

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