Top 50 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in St. Augustine

Dani Bollettieri

My daughter graduated so I wanted a special cake. Due to a wheat allergy and a gluten intolerance we are strictly gluten free. We have the Chai cake and it was beyond incredible. The party of 18 said it was one of the best cakes they’ve ever had and they don’t have to be gluten free. It was moist and soooo delicious. Some of the people in our party went to the bakery the next day to enjoy more goodies. We have been strictly strictly gluten free for over 20 years and I have ordered cakes and goodies from all over the USA to be over nighted and I scout out every gluten free bakery wherever ww travel and this is the best cake by far. No comparison.

Kara S

I am celiac, dairy-free, and soy free. This was the first restaurant I felt comfortable eating in since the waiter and kitchen staff took all my dietary restrictions seriously and recommended certain foods that would abide to all of them. It is not easy to find an accommodating restaurant. I highly recommend this place for those who are very sensitive to strict dietary restrictions!! The food was prepared by a chef and the taste was phenomenal!!!

Heather Doyle

Always great food, knowledgeable staff. Love coming here every time I visit St. Augustine

Elizabeth Hayes

We absolutely love this restaurant especially since they have gluten free and take care to make sure their food is safe. Every-time we have gone we have had great service. They also offer vegan cheese if you have a preference or an allergy to dairy.

Cameron Davidson

Great for gluten free and healthy options. I had the gluten free biscuits and gravy with chicken patties and a Riley’s Choice fruit juice. My partner had the Elvis smoothie (so freaking good) and a breakfast burrito and soup. We’re local, but hadn’t been here before. So good!

Erin Davis

The sweetest people work here! We had a great morning with excellent service. The gluten free accommodations are outstanding. I highly recommend the lobster Benedict, French toast, and the lobster deviled eggs.

Julie Bloom

This place has healthy food without sacrificing flavor! Everything is organic and gluten free. Has plenty of vegan options.

Nicholas Bryant

The food was tasty and the service was fast and friendly. My wife and I loved the cute little garden setting area. My wife is gluten free and while the place isn't strictly celiac friendly they do have a gluten-free buckwheat batter.

Beth Simmons

Refreshing take on coffee and healthily approach to breakfast! Aussie pies are a must and the pastries are vegan and usually gluten free! good vibes among the people there at the two locations we visited🐠🐟🐬🦀🦞

Ashley Daly

UPDATE: I sent this review to the email address they provided same day as they requested in their reply to this review. They acknowledged that they got it and have said nothing since. Do not be fooled. They have done nothing to help me here. I will update this review if they ever reply or do anything. Terrible experience. Bad service, not safe, below average food. The waitress did not write down our order and was very frantic. When the food came out, my mom’s (Celiac) was not the correct dish she ordered. It came out with plantains (fired in a shared fryer) and not on an allergy plate. Our waitress went back and came back in less than 2 minutes with a new one on an allergy plate. We think she just moved it to an allergy plate and removed the plantains. However, the dish was still not what she ordered and when she told the waitress, she said yes you did order this. My mom very nicely tried to jog the waitress’ memory on how we ordered and the waitress said “whatever” and walked away. Did not offer to get my mom anything else or apologize for any misunderstanding. My mom did not feel comfortable eating what she ordered so she ended up splitting my filet (also Celiac). It was a below average filet and we both felt bad the next day (likely cross contaminated). On top of that, no one at our table of 6 ever got a water refill throughout dinner

Sylvia Sheridan

Stopped here on our drive from Florida to South Carolina. We really enjoyed the Ford themed decor, there are so many things to look at making the atmosphere fun and lively! Was delighted to see that they offer gluten-free buns! I chose to try the 1/2 pound Ford Signature Burger, it was accompanied by bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion. It was juicy and the tomato was sweet! The fries were good - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. 😋 My burger came out looking like it does in their advertised pics which was impressive (minus the Ford branding). I'm guessing that was because it was a gluten-free bun 🤷‍♀️. Husband loved and I would stop here again.

Katie Stout

Gluten free “The Works” bagel was really good. The flavors combine just right! Cesar salad was delicious as well. Easiest 5 star rating. Service was great too!

J Stordahl

I appreciated their gluten free options (separate menu), though really wanted some GF pancakes or waffles, which they did not have, but did have a delicious breakfast bowl. The wait area for seating is tight and in the way of people entering/leaving.

Trixie S (Trixie)

Good food and drink! We come because we need gluten free pizza dough and theirs is really good!

Joe

A must stop if you are looking for delicious Cuban food and coffee. The space is a bit small but there is outside seating. The media noche and cubano sandwiches were top notch. The Cuban nachos were amazing! We also tried the guava pastry, outstanding and the colada, also great. They had an amazing gluten free cheesecake, not dense, not too sweet. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend!!

Maria Demler

Amazing place and vibe. Everything we order was 10000/10 we got the avocado toast is a must, the chocolate muffin, the breakfast tacos and cappuccino. We went on a Sunday and they had live music which made our visit even more enjoyable. My only suggestion would be to have more gluten friendly options like maybe being able to have the avocado toast on gf bread. If you are in the St Augustine area you gotta check it out.

Melanie W.

Our waitress Holly was awesome! It's so rare these days to witness restaurant staff that's truly happy to be at work, it was refreshing! Also, we are Gluten Free and they offer GF bread if needed and had a decent amount of GF options. All the food was tasty. The flavored latte's had a little bit of a chemical taste.

Tina Todd

Ordered the gluten free pizza, it was the best gluten free crust I've ever had!! They also have vegan cheese!

Bori Mally

We stopped in twice for a quick appetizer and drinks and it was amazing! The guacamole and oysters were DELICIOUS!!! Their hibiscus margarita is was so flavorful! And both times the service was 5 stars our servers were funny, accommodating to my dietary needs and allergies and attentive! No wait time. Pricing was reasonable and worth what we ordered!! Highly recommend. Gluten free options! For those of you like me with gluten, dairy and soy allergies!

Christina Mantas

Excellent! Kookaburra always has good service, quality gluten free pastries, and creative lattes. There are outlets to plug your laptop in; and it's a great place to get work done in the afternoon (not too busy). Love coming here for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ashley Hemphill

Our family has a vacation house in Palm Coast and this is our second visit. We hop around to places during our visit around the area. I ran across Salt Life because of the outdoor area and live music. We ate out almost every meal for 7 days and this was our last meal. My husband, my mom and I all agreed it was the best meal we had on our trip. I got a chicken sandwich and my mom got the same one but off of the gluten free menu (another big reason we picked here). The server, Samuel was so polite and we got to talk to him briefly. He was prompt and knowable with the food. Was super helpful and gave us good recommendations when we asked what we should get. My husband had a burger and it looked amazing he ate the whole thing. Drinks were also good. Of course had to end the night with some salt life merch! lol highly recommend and ask for Samuel as well!

Marion Lucas

Restaurant and food were fantastic. Especially when you’re celiac. We dined in, service was prompt and suggested gluten free items. Suggest you try the prime rib special!

Jennifer

I have celiac disease and their menu does not have gluten-free markings on it. I asked the waiter how to navigate the menu. I was rudely told that it's not his job to look it up online . We then ordered our food and the portions were embarrassing.They were so small, the cheese stick had no cheese inside of it.And the service was just nasty and rude. If you have celiacs, I do not recommend eating there.As they do not help you navigate your disease and the attitude of the server was completely unacceptable.They have lost our business .

Candace DeMarco

Dakoda was fantastic! Very sweet. Helped me to ensure my food was gluten free! Very attentive! Enjoyed our time.

Rebecca Weber

This restaurant offers gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan options, which are all clearly marked on their menus. The Fried Green Tomatoes were a delicious appetizer; I could eat them all day! The Bloody Mary is a lovely hand-crafted cocktail. I wish I could try everything on the menu, because I'm sure it would all be fantastic!

Lauren Tiffany “Ren” Reyes

This restaurant is BEAUTIFUL. After dinner, we went down the stairs to the beach to enjoy sunset. The atmosphere is a 10/10. Our server also brought a water bowl for my dog to drink water. The food is delicious & so many yummy options to choose from. Only suggestion would have for gluten free orders. I ordered the mussels (GF) but it was served with slices of bread on top.. Therefore making it not gluten free. So if you have a gluten allergy/celicac, definitely ask questions and tell them about it so they prepare the dish carefully.

Jennifer

I have celiac disease and our server Jacob guided me to the best steak and stuffed chicken. I struggle to find safe places to eat and my taste buds are high diving themselves ty Jacob your the best

Andrea Stanley

Vey very disappointed with the seriousness taken with food allergies. I am thankful we caught the carelessness before my children ate their food. My children have celiac disease & are gluten free because of this. I also explained this to our server. We ordered the shrimp & grits that is listed as a “gluten free option”. I explained that we need the item to be gluten free due to their gluten allergy. When our food was delivered the “gluten free” shrimp & grits was served with cornbread on the side of the bowl. I asked our server if the bread was gluten free & she replied that she was pretty sure it was…. Well it is not. Besides obvious cross contamination issues a gluten item should not be a side item on the same bowl as a gluten free entree. I spoke with the manager and she said she would talk with the kitchen staff and the employee would be reprimanded & that she had tried previously to have the cornbread removed. My son would have easily been hospitalized if we had not caught this. We will not be back & I am hoping the staff and kitchen staff will be more cautious & careful with allergies. This is beyond carelessness & unfortunate. I hope this will be taken seriously throughout the restaurant.

Michelle Case

Very cute coffee place nestled on a busy street! It’s not too big on the inside but customer service is great and the coffee is delicious! I had the P.C which was delicious and I paired it with the gluten free vegan donut. Definitely worth stopping by to grab something to go.

Courtney Beaver

This place is an amazing place for breakfast! They have amazing gluten free options. My husband is a highly reactive celiac and had zero issues eating here. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly! The mocktail I had was so tasty! Highly recommend the biscuits with bacon jam!

Wanda Loedts

Very cosy place, with market fresh, classic breakfast. A little less choice for people with celiac but very helpful and knowledgeable to help you make the right choice. Really nice family atmosphere and an interior that cheers you up!

Kiki •

The staff were wonderful, the food portions were pretty big and amazingly seasoned to me but my mother didn't seem to care for the meal. Loved how this restaurant had Gluten-friendly options, I am gluten intolerant so this was amazing. We also had the flourless chocolate cake and it was absolutely delicious.

Joyce Bowers

A beautiful old historic house that has been a family owned restaurant (same family) Since 1980. The food was fabulous, all four different meals, the desserts were wonderful, and the appetizers were delicious. In addition, I have celiac and an allergy and nuts to my surprise two of the chefs also have celiac and so there was no issue whatsoever! I would say one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten in in Saint Augustine.

Jose Ghersy

I like that they have a gluten free bread available to replace other types of bread. Their kids menu is good too at around $10.00 We probably ordered the worst two items in the menu since they didn’t look like anything from the pictures we saw. My wife and I ordered two different things yet they looked exactly the same. The service is fast. The place needs some TLC as the walls are dirty which is not what you want to see on a restaurant. However, what makes this restaurant a regrettable experience was that they charge a 4% fee for paying with a card. They have a very small sign in front of the cashier that warns you about the fee they decide to charge to all their customers who do not have cash at the moment. Also, it you want their gluten free substitute you have to pay $.99 per plate.

Jan T

Old mom and pop. So many great choices and they have gluten free bread options. Loved the outdoor seating as it is protected from the weather and they welcome pets out there.

Michelle Brooks Rials

Amazing breakfast tacos! Also love that it was gluten free! Best breakfast end our wedding weekend!

904withus

The Modern Rose in St. Augustine is a must-visit! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality that made us feel like family. The staff and owners—Emilio, Daniela, Melanie, and Shahan—were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, going above and beyond to create an inviting and memorable experience. This beautiful café is more than just a place to eat; it’s a space filled with love and attention to detail. Every piece of decor is handpicked and arranged beautifully, creating a cozy, charming atmosphere. The dishes are thoughtfully curated, made with fresh, healthy ingredients, and presented on gorgeous, curated china—a small touch that makes the experience even more special. The Modern Rose offers an incredible selection of food, coffee, and tea, including options for vegan and gluten-free diets. Their 50+ organic and boutique teas are perfect for tea lovers, while their organic, specialty-grade, single-origin coffee is locally roasted by Calusa Coffee and freshly brewed in-house. We tried several items from their menu, and everything was absolutely delicious: 🥑 Professor C – Ezekiel toast with smashed avocado, hemp seeds, chia, pumpkin seeds & organic mixed greens 🥗 Princess Diana – Mixed greens with hummus, tomato, avocado, pistachio & seasonal dressing 🥪 Tulum Sammie – Herb-grilled muenster & mozzarella, two jumbo fried eggs, pesto & tomato with roasted corn, elote seasoning, cotija cheese, Mexican cream & chili flakes 🍌 Lotus Flower Bomb – Toasted banana coconut bread slices with Biscoff cookie butter & brûléed bananas, served with eggs 🍞 Yalla Habibi Flatbread – Hummus naan topped with pistachios, dates, cranberries & avocado 🧋 Rejuvenate Boba – Bursting dragon fruit boba in locally-produced cucumber watermelon green tea & agave nectar • Green Pomegranate Tea, Passion Breeze Tea, & Caramel Macchiato Espresso Beyond the amazing food and drinks, the ambiance is stunning—a perfect blend of modern and cozy, making it a great spot for a relaxing brunch, coffee date, or tea break. The service was exceptional, the staff were knowledgeable and kind, and the overall experience was one of the best in St. Augustine. 📍 The Modern Rose 62 Cuna Street, St. Augustine, FL 📅 Open daily 8 AM - 5 PM 📞 (904) 907-2136 📧 [email protected] If you’re looking for a unique, welcoming, and delicious café experience in St. Augustine, this is it! Highly recommend checking them out—you won’t be disappointed!

Rebeca Johnson

I don’t usually write reviews but this place was really cute with a good vibe. The staff were helpful and personable. A server named Gabbie helped us and had a great chat and walked us through everything even tho she was clearly busy. The food was amazing and I loved the five and dime. It’s a must try! The only thing I can critique is there is not many gluten free options.

Craig Maule

Fabulous food! We just dined at Sainte-George and will definitely be back. First course Spiced Tuna & Beet Sashimi and the Lentil Grape Feta Salad were fantastic. We also enjoyed the Salmon and Scallop special. For dessert, try the chocolate indulgence which is gluten free.

Debbie Grubb

Nonna's is a quaint, small, out of the way restaurant with a limited menu. We were with a party of 7, and we were seated outside. It was a lovely night, and everyone enjoyed the evening and raved about the food. Both food and service were excellent. The only negatives are that they do not offer gluten-free pasta, but they have several entrees that can be prepared GF. My husband was a little disappointed with his Caesar salad - iceberg lettuce instead of ronaine. But the bread and entrees were delicious!

Kensi Taylor

Please don’t miss this one! The wonderful smell drew us in, and as soon as I read gluten free on the menu, I was sure about our choice. They were so kind to us as we were newbies trying to decide what we’d like. I had the coconut cream pie gluten free waffle, and it was so amazing that I came back the next day for a repeat before we left town. Can’t wait to visit again next trip. Highly recommend! Ps, loved the chill and cozy atmosphere!

Sadie Owens

My favorite neighborhood coffee shop! They have great options for gluten free and vegan for breakfast and lunch! Staff is always super friendly, and their matcha is my favorite in town.

Andy O

Deleon Latin Cocina: Nestled within the charming confines of the Ponce Saint Augustine hotel lies a culinary gem that promises to transport your taste buds. The Deleon Latin Cocina beckons with its tantalizing array of authentic dishes, each bearing the unmistakable mark of Colombian soul. The menu boasts a delightful selection of traditional Colombian fare, ranging from succulent pork to tender chicken, savory beef, plump shrimp, and flavorful fish. Each dish is a celebration of Colombia’s rich culinary heritage, lovingly prepared with care and attention to detail. What truly sets Deleon LATIN COCINA apart is its commitment to inclusivity. With an extensive selection of vegan and gluten-free options, there’s something to satisfy every palate and dietary preference. Whether you’re a devout carnivore or a dedicated herbivore, you’ll find plenty to delight your taste buds here. But it’s not just the diversity of the menu that impresses—it’s the quality and affordability of the fare. Despite the exquisite flavors and generous portion sizes, Deleon LATIN COCINA remains refreshingly economical, ensuring that both your tummy and your wallet leave fully satisfied. And let’s not forget about dessert—the sweet finale to your culinary journey. Indulge your sweet tooth with one of their decadent delights, guaranteed to leave you craving more. In summary, a visit to Deleon LATIN COCINA is not just a meal—it’s an experience. So, whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply in search of a delicious dining destination, make sure to pay a visit to this hidden gem. Your taste buds will thank you.

Chris Neel

As tourists- each meal is a surprise. This had the added advantage of being fairly pleasant. Tucked quietly and discreetly near the lobby of the Casa Monica Resort is to the Costa Brava. It was 3pm on a Wednesday and we were famished (having skipped lunch and had an early breakfast). The atmosphere is very impressive. The staff is friendly and super welcoming. My wife, daughter thoroughly enjoyed each tasty bite of their delicious meals. My daughter was delighted with her gluten free hamburger. Perfectly prepared and presented. ($16) My wife found her fish (grouper) & chips the best and most satisfying fried fish she’s ever eaten. She loved every morsel and despite my best efforts- refused to share even a crumb with me. ($22) My turkey sandwich was good - but I wasn’t as satisfied with the seasonings and consistency of my meal as the rest of my family. ($17) I will say that despite my personal disappointment- we all left with our cravings met and our stomachs filled. Based upon my wife’s recommendations- I probably should have ordered the fish.

Brooke Peterson

First time at River and Fort, we had the best experience. Matt was so knowledgeable and polite, he made everything better than it already was. The food was delicious! Every bite was fresh, well seasoned, and so balanced! We are absolutely impressed. My mom is allergic to gluten and they accommodated with no problem at all. Mara also helped us and she was delightful! The menus are impressive and well thought out. You can tell the chef and owner took their time in making this place the star that it is. Next time we’re in St. Augustine, this place is absolutely on the list!

Nathaniel Comeaux

This place was an absolute gem, it is the perfect lunch stop! We had a few allergies to work around (dairy and gluten) and the server and kitchen were extremely knowledgeable, even making substitutions and explaining them to us so we knew the food was safe! The oysters and the catch of the day (swordfish) were both delicious and the drinks were good. Will be coming here again!

Neil P

I love their gluten free options. Fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced

SEA_LINA

This was such an amazing experience. The staff was incredible, kind and knowledgeable. Gluten-free is easy here!

Gene Goodson

This place is amazing. I am allergic to gluten and the fact that they have gluten-free bread. The sandwich was amazing, and the bread was not like other gluten-free products. It was real bread, and I loved it. My family and I have now found our go-to restaurant!

J Stordahl

Good food and service. Only wish would be for gluten free pancakes/waffles and dairy free creamer.