Top 16 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Huntington Beach

Henry S

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Donuttery: The Holy Grail of Glazed Glory I don’t know what kind of wizardry is going on in the back of The Donuttery, but these donuts are not from this planet. I came in expecting “just a donut” and left questioning every donut I’ve ever eaten before this. These are the BEST donuts I’ve ever had—period. The selection? Absolutely ridiculous. There were more donuts than I have excuses for being late to work. Vegan, gluten-free, sprinkles, filled, frosted, twisted into beautiful little carbohydrate sculptures—I got decision paralysis at the counter and had to call in backup (aka my 2-year-old, who wisely chose pink with sprinkles). Every bite was like a warm hug from a sugary cloud. The glazed mochi donut was so good I considered writing it into my will. And don’t even get me started on the crème brûlée—I didn’t choose it; it chose me. Staff was friendly, vibe was chill, and I left with a sugar high and no regrets (except not buying a second box). Final verdict: If you don’t go to The Donuttery when you’re in Huntington Beach, you’re doing life wrong. 🍩🔥

Derek Pedersen

Food was excellent. Great gluten free options. The best chicken sausage I have ever had.

Bianka Spruill

Delicious Gluten Free pancakes!!

Victoria Fleming

I loved this place, their coffee was amazing and best of all they had so many gluten free options, including pastries! Customer service was amazing and food was so good!!

Jacquelyn Raasch

Jenny Smith

Excellent mocha latte! Ladies were friendly and helpful. Excellent gluten free pound cake!! We were shocked at the texture- really tough to do with gf. Really pleased and excited to go back!

Lou Rice

You’ve never had a better açaí bowl, guaranteed! Absolutely delicious and nutritious! Located just a short walk from the HB Pier, highly recommended! Gluten-free and nut-free options available!

Zeke Woollett

Very basic restaurant that doesn't hint at the amazing food being served here. This was our second visit, and so far I've had the opportunity to sample the Egyptian lasagna (amazing-but very different from the Italian kind) and lamb kabob. First off - the bread is off the chain delicious. Airy, soft on the inside and just crispy enough on the outside to be gluten-perfection. The lamb was moist and tender, with just the right amount of spices to let the taste of the meat shine through. We'll be back - and don't let the unassuming location put you off. This is the kind of place you feel like a genius for discovering and can easily recommend to anyone.

Linda Spicer

Eveline S

A favorite lunch/tea/coffee location for my friends and I. Outdoor and indoor seating. I usually get a salad without cheese and crisps since I am on a dairy-free & gluten-free diet. No problems with accommodating my rrquests. Food quality is consistently good and efforts to clearly indicate which food is unavailable (sold out) is appreciated.

Dennis Ervin

Michael Press

Sugar Shack Cafe is just outstanding! First of all, I called a few weeks before our visit to Huntington Beach to find out about gluten-free or gluten-friendly options and they were very helpful. When we finally did visit, our first visit was excellent and our second visit was even better! It was pretty busy yesterday and our server, Julia, handled it smoothly and was very friendly and helpful, an excellent server. This morning we had the pleasure of being served by (I think the owner/manager Ryan), who was warm and welcoming and friendly. Really made us feel comfortable. And his wife (I don’t think we got her name, sadly) took over service this morning and she was awesome, too. Very friendly, welcoming, and great with the coffee refills and everything else. The food was EXCELLENT. I know, you might be thinking how excited can you get about breakfast, but it was great. Coffee was delicious, bacon was crispy, eggs were fluffy, hash browns were particularly good - crispy, not the least bit greasy, just great! And the eggs Benedict (day two, this morning) were out of this world! First of all, I’ve almost never had an eggs Benedict dish come out hot, in any restaurant, ever, but here it came out hot! And the Hollandaise was great, not too lemony, smooth as silk; the ham was tasty, too! Nice English muffin too. Just the perfect eggs Benedict. PLUS - and a BIG plus for my wife and me - it’s open at 6 AM! And I love the ambiance with the surf photos on the walls, and it’s small but comfortable inside. And you CAN eat outside if you want. To me, this is the exact kind of breakfast experience you want, and I’m happy to support this business and highly recommend it to others!

Jenny Smith

Delicious coffee! I love their iced mocha with oat milk. Go sweet or black and the flavors are really good. Not the best espresso we’ve had, a tad bitter, but overall the best coffee in the area by far! Fresh daily muffins and a gluten free banana muffin that’s moist and tasty!

SonnyStarfire

Great coffee, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent customer service. I really love what Philz Coffee has going on. Their menu is interesting, refreshing, and unique. They offer a wide variety of different items, including gluten-free pastries that taste delicious! The first time I ordered their coffee, I was blown away with how delicious it was. I will say the second time I went, I was a bit disappointed with my coffee order, but because it is customizable, I may have just ordered a new flavor I didn't enjoy, or not added enough sweetener. I definitely had a great first impression, however, so I will be coming back in the future. Staff is really friendly, and they even have fundraisers sometimes for local charities such as a cat shelter where you can drop off items for them to donate. Overall, it was a great experience. Thanks!

Kristina

Cute chill cafe by the beach, nice little study spot with friendly staff and customers. Very relax vibes next to the gym some gym people stop by for coffee in the morning They have some simple breakfast like avocado egg toast, bagels and sandwiches. I can't eat gluten so I got just eggs. The egg doesn't look pretty but I got two eggs without toast, it was good. It's seasoned so you have to request plain eggs if you like that. It does get chill in there so bring a sweater.

Frank D

Delicious coffees. Fresh and tasty baklavas. Also tried the gluten free brownie it was also very nice. Cozy and clean cafe. Nice spot to sit down and rest and enjoy the coffee