Top 10 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Waikiki, Honolulu

HikariSuk

The other Paia fish market on the island is far superior in taste, quality, and service. This paia however was really bad. We found hair in our food, our order was incorrect THREE TIMES. They did not take our food allergy concerns seriously when we returned the food back. The lady taking orders obviously hates her job. Service was very slow. Management needs to step up at this location & take things seriously. But we still love fish Paia, just not this location. Rice was not cooked properly or flavorful. Fish was cooked perfectly though. We hope this review is seen and taken seriously as we are repeat customers and love to support local businesses that offer gluten free and dairy free options.

Nicolette Shipley

Great gluten free burgers and buns. I use to love to go here for the dedicated gluten free fryer. However, on my last visit, that changed. The fries are now made in a shared fryer. But the burgers, wings and salads are amazing!

Laura Foster

Lots of gluten free options and the food was fabulous

A B

Love this place. Plenty of good gluten free options that are clearly labeled on the menu. The macadamia crusted mahi is amazing and so is the chowder. On my last visit, they had a promotion where they would match up to $50 off your meal if you donated to the Hawaii food bank.

Ashley London

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at P.F. Chang’s Honolulu thanks to our amazing waitress, Carlie. My son has celiac disease and has to eat strictly gluten free, which can often make dining out stressful and difficult. Carlie went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and taken care of. She was very knowledgeable about gluten-free options, especially for kids. Her kindness, patience, and attentiveness truly made our meal enjoyable and stress-free.

Peter Ryczek

If I could do negative stars, I would. Story time. Husband & I chose this place for the gluten free burger bun option. We went to a previous restaurant that we thought was GF, it was unfortunately not. Husband already ordered/recieved his food to go. We explained this to the host & asked permission to bring husband's food in so that I could order and eat with him - THE HOST AGREED AND SAT US! We were then harassed by both the sever & manager seperately about the outside food. We explained to them both we were here for the gluten free option, and husband would order drink(s) ect. Didn't stop the manager from being rude to us AFTER we already explained our situation and were seated without resistance. As someone who worked in the restaurant industry for 10+ years, I was appalled. Train your staff better; don't agree to seat customers who are being transparent and then harass them anyways. Don't spend your money here.

Dorothy F Shelton

Such a cool place to eat! I got a spinach bagel made on gluten free bread that was a little disappointing because it wasnt super flavorful, but my husband got the pineapple pizza on gluten free crust and that was super good! I appreciate there being gluten free options! They will make the bagels or sandwiches with gluten free bread! And they play hawaiian Jesus music and they just put on such a nice atmosphere here. :) this place deserves more business!

Gillian Haden

Delicious gluten free and dairy free ice cream, right off the beach! The fruit was always fresh, and the combinations were perfect!

Alexis Webster

Best place ever!!! They have gluten free.

Christine Smith

Gluten free pancakes were amazing, great service too!

Jess Gunn

Absolutely loved our meal here! I have celiac disease and our server Nico was extremely knowledgeable about options that would be safe for me. I got the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and it was devine! I would highly recommend dining here, especially if you are celiac or gluten intolerant!

Karen L

One of my top choices of coffee shops in Hawaii for hot Kona coffee. There was already a long line at 8am, however the staff worked efficiently to keep the line moving. Order ahead option is available with online menus. It would be helpful to have separate beverage only and food lines as well. This Waikiki location has gluten free and plant based menus. Highly recommend!

HikariSuk

Gluten free and dairy free options in hawaii! The garlic fries are A MUST TRY!! We hope more dairy free and gluten free options will be added to the menu! The marlin fish was delicious! Hoping they can modify the sauce to be dairy free in the future as we were told it would have made the dish even more delicious. Great service great atmosphere. The pickled egg was SO GOOD!! Thank you for offering gluten and dairy free options!!

Atiyya Ali

I just love this place! First and foremost the staff is amazing, I came here with my 9 month old and my hands were full, and I believe the employee’s name was Daryl, he went out of his way to help me. I couldn’t have been more grateful…this isn’t off that one experience, I’ve been here nearly everyday for a month. The staff here is very kind, and the atmosphere is great! The coffee never disappoints, and being that I’m gluten free, there aren’t many options, but the ones I do have are amazing. Highly recommend their cappuccinos, and their gluten free almond cake, and their gluten free chocolate caramel dome.

Laura Foster

They had very good food with gluten free pasta and pizza. Reasonable prices. I would go back

Kmom

We have loved coming to Duke’s for years. Our family of 11 made reservations and I was skeptical I would be able to find anything to eat with them because my baby has a ton of food allergies. Thankfully I brought her own food, but was still amazed I could find anything for myself to eat that was dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free… Fiodor, I hope I am spelling his name right, is incredible. He was incredibly patient with me and helped me find something to eat. His whole service was amazing! I got the ahi with gluten free shoyu and white rice substituted. It tasted incredible! Instead of ordering something bland with all the sauces removed I got a very tasty meal. I was very thankful for that. The negative is for $49 it was only three small pieces of ahi. While I thoroughly enjoyed it, I was really hungry by the time we got home. For $49 you should really not go away hungry. The other dishes had plenty of food. Duke’s and really all of Waikiki has gotten so expensive though and they seem to have removed more affordable options from the menu. My cousin was bragging about the burgers and brown lager and neither are on the menu anymore. His prime rib was good, but really lean, not much fat. My husband’s huli huli chicken was fine, nothing special, but $30 something. The hula pie is to die for though. I went for a walk on the beach while they enjoyed their pie and get a break from the noise. It is very noisy under the roof area and with the loud music. It is way less noisy if you can sit in the lower outdoor area with no roof. Not sure how to get reservations down there. We have never gotten the privilege to eat in that area. Of course it is a breathtaking setting. We would go again for lunch or if the food at that price were more worth it or if they expanded their menu. The quality is fine, but not worth it at that price point. You are paying to sit on Waikiki and if that is worth it then go for it.

Michele Minietta

Loved the gluten free cheese bread! Awesome beach snack!

Anna Morello

Best gluten free waffles I’ve ever eaten in my entire life!! However, a breakfast for myself, husband and our 3 kids cost us $157!! It didn’t come across as very child friendly, however, the child menu was great (for non celiacs) and the kids got good value on their meals.

M R

We ate here on two different nights. Tristan and Zac were our servers and helped us navigate gluten-free options. They were both excellent and did a great job.

Kelly Smith

Atmosphere was decent & inviting. Service was basic with self ordering. Gluten Free French toast was burnt on the underside. Pretty much ruined the desire to go back.

Mark Hook

No frills restaurant with very good food, staff was very knowledgable and able to cater for our coeliac daughter (which we found to be a struggle in other restaurants around Waikiki). Food was lovely, great place for a quick meal.

Cole Sandberg

From someone who NEVER writes reviews... When you pair great taste with a waiter who was on top of his game, It makes for a great meal and what would be our normal go to for dinner out if we were locals! The great service started with Tony being extremely knowledgeable of celiac disease to the point of understanding cross contamination and being able to tell us which foods to avoid because of it! Not something we're used to back home. We ordered the Guava BBQ St Louis style ribs. They substituted the fries for garlic mashed without us even having to ask. The flavor of this sauce if you love a sweet sauce this one has an amazing flavor and has no spice/kick to it. Unfortunately the rack that was brought wasn't the greatest of quality of meat. We didn't ask for or expect anything to be done, we even turned down the replacement that was offered. Before we knew it, either the owner or manager was at the table insisting on making up for the toughness of the ribs. He had another half rack brought out and they were amazing.

Michelle Fuhrmann

We visited this Ihop 3 days in a row. Each day we had the pleasure of Joanns company. She was absolutely amazing!! I have gluten allergies and she made sure to do everything in her power to take it safe. She also remembered mine and my husbands order after only 1 visit. I am from Canada where Ihops that are left have garbage service and food. Not here in honolulu. If we come back this will be our breakfast place. Thanks so much Joann for such an amazing breakfast experience 3 days running.

Luis Flores

This place is incredible! The owner is super friendly, the fruit is fresh, and the service is outstanding. We got the açaí berry bowls which were gluten free and dairy free (perfect for my wife who can’t eat that). If I’m ever back in Honolulu, I’ll definitely return. The good vibes and awesome playlist make the experience even better. You can’t go wrong here—try it out!

Jackie Heslop

Wow, not only do they not have gluten-free bread available (why not? It’s a very coming allergy), but they were rude about answering my telephone query. Simply “No.”

SHAZ ILLYORK

Horrible spot …says farm fresh and what not ..I got the fresh turkey breast bacon cheddar on a hero …they literally gave me pre 3 slices of cold cut turkey from the package not even fresh cold cuts paid 15 dollars for that ..and got my wife’s order completely wrong after ensuring her she would get some gluten free options gave her the complete wrong order .she ordered tacos they gave her a trash burrito ..u guys suck ..looks at my pics for the bull shiizzzzz sandwich

Denisse Fierro Arcos

I went to this restaurant with some colleagues for dinner. I had the local catch with Peruvian aji and it was amazing. Hands down the best meal I had while in Honolulu. One of my colleagues is gluten intolerant and they were able to accommodate her too. Definitely recommend it.

Brady Lucas

Great menu and plenty of gluten free options. Have a separate gluten free menu that walks you through substitutions to make meals GF. Quick and high-quality food and drinks. The gluten free coconut date bread is amazing and worth the visit just for that.

B.A. K.

Overall the food and drinks were terrible. Bonus there is a gluten free burger and fries, don't get too excited, it was served on a dry bun (that fell apart when I picked it up for the first bite) with flavorless meat and brisket and no sauce offered. Their usual sauce is BBQ and not GF so I had to flag down the server for some mayo at least. Atmosphere was busy and there is a beautiful view but also birds pooping above us on the umbrellas and tables/chairs. Server was friendly. Mojito was terrible. Overpriced because of location. 0/10 would not recommend.

David Choi

Celiac / dairy free people be wary. Went to this place twice today as my partner is celiac and dairy free. First experience at lunch was very good - allergens were noted and correct order made. We were pleased so decided to return the same evening for a take out. Different story in the evening, celiac / gluten free was missed initially and the order had normal bread - glad I checked before leaving. they went back to the kitchen to remake the sandwich. Mistakes do happen, and that’s fine as long as it is corrected. Despite asking for gluten free and dairy free again, the replacement sandwich had pesto spread on the GF bread which wasn’t on the ingredient list of the sandwich. I suspect it was a genuine mistake again, but when I got back to the hotel, my partner had to go hungry as we weren’t sure what was in the pesto and Nalu had closed for the night. Great place, and tasty food otherwise.

Cedric Barton

Teal Hoenecke

My mom and I have been to Basalt restaurant several times during our two week stay in Hawaii, and each visit has been exceptional. The consistently amazing food, especially their gluten-free options, never fails to impress. The staff is not only friendly but also remarkably attentive, always making us feel welcomed and remembered. A five-star experience every time!

Cortney Sanders

Great place. Wish there were some gluten free options. But perfect way to start the day in Oahu

CJ

This place is not GF friendly and I don’t recommend it if you have any restrictions. I had read reviews saying it was and took a chance for the member of my party who has celiac. Our server was unsure of things and the manager she brought was rude and made it clear that serving us was an inconvenience rather than saying they weren’t able to accommodate. I was informed that the sausage/ham/bacon served here are coated in flour before being fried. I do not need GF food and the banana pancakes I got were good. The coffee was not.

Katie Fitzpatrick

Great breakfast spot! We were seated right away, no wait on a busy morning! Outdoor seating was gorgeous and very comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating of a gluten allergy. We had the açaí bowl, chicken wonton ramen, and fruit bowl. All were excellent! I would definitely recommend coming for all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)!

Jerrbo l (Jerrbo)

Love this place waitress was outstanding and she took care of us. Have a gluten allergy along with one other friend that has it too and I can't wait to go back tones of option for us. Would highly recommend this place for the celiac out there.

Aunty Kate

Do not bother. I am local, but this was the first time I ate breakfast at iHOP. What a disappointment. I ordered from the Senior menu. Even though the portions are smaller, the prices are GREATLY inflated. If you have an AARP card, you can get a Senior breakfast at the Grand Slam restaurant at Kūhiō and Kapahulu for $20, which includes a drink AND the tip. iHOP doesn’t have an AARP discount, and the small breakfast was $18.59. With an iced tea and 20% tip, my total was nearly $30 for one person. You can get a better deal nearly everywhere in Waikiki. Now, ABOUT THE FOOD: firstly, unlike the Grand Slam restaurant, iHOP does not offer a gluten free bread option. So my breakfast consisted of two scrambled eggs, a small portion of hash browns, and two small, thin rashers of bacon. I asked for the eggs “soft scrambled”; they were hard. The hash browns were only browned on one side, and consequently underdone. SERVICE: the service was good, Brad did his job as one would expect and he was given a 20% tip, in spite of the food. I do not believe in holding a server responsible for the kitchen help’s wrong-doing, nor the corporate price structure. I realize that they need to pay rent and having to seat one senior citizen at a table is not very profitable. But here is the thing: I go out for breakfast once a week. They’ve lost at least 25 weeks of my patronage. Moreover, they’ve lost 100% of the business they might have gotten with my visitors, who are many. On my bus ride home, I happened to be seated next to their expediter and had a discussion of my experience. The expediter told me that they were short of cooks today and that the manager was even cooking. I told him it was his job to make sure “bad” food didn’t get served, but that I understood that he had to make a choice between making patrons wait longer and serving orders properly prepared. He told me he did see “a couple of orders that went out with hard eggs”. I’m sure he regretted it; we had a very nice conversation. But I will never go there again, nor will any of my guests.

Javier Cardini

The icy atmosphere... supposedly they had a gluten-free option and alternatives but they only offered me one dish. They brought me beef rice in a bowl without even a plate below, but it was an acidic mixture with a terrible combination of flavors... no bread... no cookies... 1 is too big...

Kage Gill

Taking a walk. Stummbled upon this grill. Had to try it. They catered to my gluten / dairy allergies

Iris Melero

A beautiful place to have breakfast. The problem is that the website says they offer gluten-free pancakes and once there they told me I could only have eggs and sausages. My friends say it was good

Kyle Weber

Best food in Waikiki! Many gluten free options and staff was great recommending the tamales w/meat. It was served to me with a smoke release and my wife’s tres leches French toast did not disappoint. Highly recommend the spicy salsa that was offered as well. Chef is amazing with all the food hand crafted and the presentation for every dish made me want to try the whole menu. It was the perfect local spot and we could walk from the main hotels so even better. Great coffee and excellent service. With limited days on the island this is a must!

Nitia Cheveallier (Wolfdragon)

Overall the food trucks had a great selection of food. Even with some members of the party being Gluten Free. The Poke Bowls were fresh and delicious. And the drink at the same food truck location was amazing.

Anna Quinn

The quietest breakfast spot in a tourist area. Wonderful gluten free waffle.

Julia Capps

Gluten free avocado toast in Waikiki - what’s not to love there? Food was excellent and very beautifully presented. Staff seemed overwhelmed and tense - a couple of extra workers trickled in later but it still took almost 30 minutes for them to produce two orders of avocado toast. It was worth the wait but they need to work on their flow!

Juana Colburn

本多真実

We have a gluten-free menu at Week End Brunch. I visited on a Saturday without a reservation. I got in without lining up. Eggs Benedict is gluten-free. I also had the beef loco moco. Both were very nice from the presentation. Eggs Benedict has something like bread in it, but thankfully it's gluten-free. The loco moco beef was really tender and I was impressed. The meat was topped with furikake rice, and both the appearance and taste were novel and delicious. Since I couldn't eat it, I got a takeout pack and a paper bag. There were so many cafe lattes that I couldn't finish them all, so they put them in a take-out cup for me. The staff was also polite and pleasant, and I would like to visit again.

Alexandra Iwaszewicz

Lovely location with a great ambience. We loved all of our food. Apps: octopus and tuna tacos. Everything was delicious. We also ordered salmon (fantastic green curry sauce), the tuna, lobster roll, and black cod. The kitchen was also incredibly accommodating as we had someone with a high gluten intolerance. They served all the sauces on the side. Stefan was the best waiter and always ensured that we were doing well. Loved the service and entire vibe of this place. Photos are of the tuna and cod.

Mina Sayedi

HI Burger – A Must-Try in Honolulu! I recently visited HI Burger at 342 Lewers St in Honolulu and was thoroughly impressed. The burgers were juicy and flavorful, with the Kalua Pork and Cheeseburger standing out as particularly delicious. The fries were fantastic, and the staff provided super friendly service. For those seeking gluten-free options, they offer lettuce-wrapped burgers. While the fries were a bit small in portion, they were equally as delicious. Overall, HI Burger offers a delightful dining experience that I highly recommend.

Carlos Purdie