Top 23 Gluten-Free Cafes to Discover in Oakland

Cristina Garcia

I traveled from Sacramento to try this gluten-free bakery. I was very surprised by the variety of items available. I wish they would open a location close by.

Tim McDermott

Great coffee spot for vegan treats. Some gluten free options as well.

Richard Grala

Tremendous breakfast/lunch spot. Great breakfast sandwiches. Gluten free English muffin is also very good if you need GF. Mainly bagel sandwich options with a nice espresso bar

Gray George

The BEST gluten free everything bagel I’ve had in a longgggg time. Get yourself over here if you also can’t have gluten - you won’t regret it!! Iced Oatmilk latte was also delicious!

K C

I've never been dissapointed coming here! If you love a good crusty sourdough like me, then you must try Arizmendi! I'll confess it's not the best SD loaf I've had but pretty close to it and only because the Bay Area has too many choices which make the SD competition stiff here. They do, however, make the best heavenly sourdough pizza on earth and offer a delicious daily vegetarian soup that will leave you with a very difficult choice to make. As for the baked goodies, the almond flour brownie is the best brownie I've ever had and it's gluten free!?! But don't let that keep you from trying it...I couldn't't believe I actually found a GF item I like. Even my kids approve! Unfortunately, the Lakeshore location is the only one selling it but don't worry any pastry at Arizmendi is great. Croissants are flaky and buttery, cookies are chewy and fresh... You can't go wrong with Arizmendi on any given day.

Tess Leverenz

BEST vegetarian bahn mi I’ve ever had. I have tried spicy lemongrass gluten and tofu mushroom, but I’m sure the curry bean curd is just as amazing. The service is also great, so sweet and patient even when there’s a long line. I’ve also never had to wait long for my foot even when it’s busy.

Lana Tillis

Great place to get a big breakfast for under $20. Gluten free crepes, pancakes and toast. Fresh food always. Super friendly flexible staff and owners (ie let me swap the ham on my Benedict for GF bread, no upcharge, never complain when I bring my own coffee). Great place to bring the kids (kid menu) and to WORK! Large open space with just the right amount of noise/activity to keep you on task).

Alexis Filippini

Good gluten free food and amazing coffee!!

Amie Remsing

Get the gluten free bread- being GF it is hard to find solid gluten free bread, and this is one of the best I’ve ever had!

Matt H

Got a box from my work for a zoom happy hour. Friendly delivery (according to my wife) and excellent quality and diverse set of food (many many little foods with little flowers, fresh rosemary, etc.). Gluten free options, etc. Well done!

Danish Khan

Yum and they have gluten free options

Anna Leontine Ortiz

An absolutely amazing experience tonight. Came out with friends for some food, and had a great time chatting while watching pokemon and eating amazing burgers. A friend can't eat gluten and they had gluten-free options for them. Both me and them got the smokehouse burger which was amazing. At first I was skeptical of the price but wow. The amount of food and how filling it was was absolutely worth it. Also it was delicious. The other burgers chosen looked good too. One of my friends are a walk away so they will be back with their partner!

Olivia

Food choices and flavors galore! The staff were all so friendly and helpful. Seating options inside the cafe or outside in their courtyard. Also, dog friendly! Vegetarian and gluten free and vegan choices a plenty. This place is a must.

Bonnie Wang

We got the smoothie + green dragon sandwich on sourdough bread. It was very yummy and fresh. We also got the caprese panini with chicken on a gluten-free bagel and it was amazing - highly recommend!! the coffee was mid. i got an iced vanilla latte with soy milk, i think it would be better if you just got hot coffee here. the cashier was super nice and sweet!!!

Marjorie Boggs Vazquez

This is our neighborhood coffee shop, and it's great. You can order breakfast to go from the restaurant they're a part of, or eat at one of the the outside tables. They carry pastries, and quite a few gluten free ones. The reason for only giving 4 stars is that I used to only get their chai latte, which they make themselves and has previously been great always, but the last few times I've gotten them they've been very bitter and weird tasting.

Kazius Matthews

Got a full box for my wife, I unfortunately have Celiac or I would rave about the donuts. My wife says the suble use of salt on several of the donuts is what really sets them apart.

Martin D

have gluten free bakery, kombucha but without high prices & attitude

Sunjay Varma

Such a cute restaurant! We couldn't decide so we got one slice of each pie they had for sale today. So delicious!! I love the way they mixed classic pie flavors with new ones I've never had before. You can eat your pie while eating board games upstairs or eat outside. Locally sourced, fresh produce. Everything is labeled with common dietary things like dairy and gluten. They have way more than pie on their menu too! Will definitely have to come back for brunch sometime!! Love this place!

Tim McDermott

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The coffee is delicious, the people are friendly, the social distancing is respected and enforced (unlike the nearby Peet's and Starbucks). They also have crazy tasty gluten and dairy-free mochi muffins and donuts that absolutely rock with a coffee or oat milk latte. Don't mind the brown banana, that was customer-supplied.

Gwen Hess

My new "go to" bar in Oakland. The food was delicious and menu choices robust - especially for my companion who needs gluten free options. The bartender Serena mixed up some fun shots for us to enjoy. Seems like it is a popular place with locals, based on conversations at the bar. Can't wait to go back!

Natalia Murray

My boyfriend is gluten/dairy free and we came here based on good ratings from the Find Me GF app. While he couldn’t have the donuts, we were mainly after brunch and the tofu scrambles were delicious! He had the Pepples scramble with avocado, and I had the Pesto scramble. Both come served with hash browns and sourdough toast, so we just left out the toast for him. I usually don’t love tofu but this dish was absolutely delicious! We are from out of town but will definitely stop back here if we’re in the area again 😄

Alexis Stout

The gluten-free chocolate cake was incredibly tasty! I called in advance and was informed that they were initially sold out. However, they had more batter available and were able to bake some additional cakes within 30 minutes.

Sam

Loved the options for us gluten free people! The gluten free fries, especially. So hard to find.