Top 25 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Santa Monica

Malia Faith

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Jayson Myst

Found this little cafe on Christmas Eve and we're glad we did. Went for breakfast. The food was very fresh and tasted great. Coffee was also very nice. Plenty of gluten free options so everyone is covered. Service was fast and attentive.

Adlin Pazmino

Amazing place! Love the salads and the gluten free donuts are yummy. :)

Jess Smith

This is a long time favorite of mine .. their Spanish latte... Sooooo good .. especially the strong version... Their food is ok... They run out of healthier options pretty early, even at 9.30am, such as breakfast burrito gluten free tortillas... So go there early if you need or prefer certain options...

Natalie @OTGFM

Great gluten free options from bread on sandwiches to gf pancakes, the staff was educated and informed about gf. Bread was great and pancakes were so good!!

Michele Winchell

Incredible breakfast experience. Fun atmosphere, ordervat the countercand they bring the food out to you. Our food was fantastic and came out quickly. Nice gluten free bread option which is in my pictures. Coffee was outstanding and the carrot juice was the perfect blend of ingredients. I am from Nebraska here visiting friends. This was their first time there and we all agree it was a great experience and would go back again.

Michael

If you really want to experience a very special supermarket, Erewhon is a “must see”. The products are in the upper price segment, but there are a lot of great products (e.g. gluten-free products) that I haven't seen anywhere else. It's really a great shopping experience.

Janine Negrin

Great service. I have come several times and the staff have helped me choose a gluten free item. The breakfast is good and this time I had a more traditional meal and it was flavorful too. They have vegan and gluten free options.

Danny Laker

I love it all super clean healthy and friendly staff :) Gluten free & paleo! #Dreamland

Hen M

Been coming here every Sunday for years, after our early morning swim (see previous good reviews). It’s never too busy and service is usually good, and the food is always the same and tasty. They also do a tasty gluten free baguette. The matcha latte is terrible. They use cooking matcha instead of ceremonial, so it’s a greeny poo colour, instead of bright green and it tastes vile. They add sweet vanilla powder to it to make it taste better, which to me tastes sickly. Coffee is very good. Unfortunately, something odd has happened with the staff lately. Firstly there’s never an issue with being seated; we’re there at 9.30 and there’s plenty of room. But recently we’ve arrived, been told we’re not allowed to sit down, then seen people arrive after us and be seated. We’ve explained we were there first and just been shrugged at and told to wait. We also always sit on a 4-top out front or in the back. Mostly it’s just the two of us, but we’re always taken to a 4-top by a server, probably because the 2-tops are in such awkward places. Today we were told we couldn’t sit at a 4-top as it was “rush hour.” I’d say 60% of the tables were empty, there was no queue, plus they’d just seated 2 women at a 4-top and there were 3 other 4-tops with 2 people. We pointed this out, but were told we had to take a 2-top, where people squeeze past your table and you get their bum in your face. So we left. So, despite this being our regular, we’ve now decided to not go here anymore. I’m not so bothered about where we sit, if it hadn’t been for 2 women just having been given a 4-top.

Robert Skylar Thimens

Not sure about older low star reviews maybe they did what any good business should do and make improvements basd on feedback. This is my third day in a row coming here and the food is delicious (I had 2 different breakfast burritos and some pastries which they offer in gluten free versions) service is timely and staff is friendly. Environment was good with clean tables and atmosphere. The only complaint I have which is minor is when places don’t mix the lattes. Very easy and simple improvement which I am sure they will make based on other improvements I gave noted since previous reviews. Id definitely recommend!

Jane Parker

We’re visiting from Maryland and stopped for lunch today. Our server, Lucas, was great and helpful in pointing out the gluten-free choices. Our whole family enjoyed their meal and would highly recommend!

Michelle Packman

Such a fun hang and gluten friendly happy hour!

Stephanie Pintas

Ok this place has amazing food!! Their portion sizes are excellent and everything is super fresh organic and farm-to-table. They use this amazing seeded bread from a nearby bakery and local pasture-raised eggs that are bright orange. Go for the Niçoise salad for a tasty classic. Also the avocado mousse dessert is a great gluten-free option and to die for! The outside seating is lovely. A great lunch spot for sure.

Laurel Clark

Great experience at Patrick's Roadhouse. It is a very laid back restaurant with fun, very unique decor. We sat outside, there were heaters but it was pleasant out so they turned them off for us. My friend had gluten free pancakes and I had the breakfast burrito with no meat along with a slice of pie. We did wait a while for the food but it was worth it. Prices are perhaps a little high but the food is worth it.

Wendy Cohen

We just had a beautiful Sunday lunch at Sogno Toscano. The outdoor patio is fantastic. The food was amazing. Delicious gluten free bread for the panini. They’re butternut squash soup was incredible. Then the best coffee I’ve had in a long while. The service was fantastic. Our server Hannah was kind, attentive & an overall joy. We’ll be back for sure!

Matt Hill

Fantastic service, great honest recommendations and a friendly welcome from the staff. Food was very tasty - burgers can be served with a gluten free bun - decent sized portions at a good price on all the meals including the kids menu. Really nice to eat outside on the beach with the table and chairs in the sand, definitely the change of scenery we needed this week! We'll be back again 😁

afurahå brehånn

OH THE MUFFINS! Gluten-free AND delicious😋! Registers are extremely polite and drinks yummy! Appetite for this sort of lounge is growing on me! Listening greatly (inner‐chi essence) I'll return🙉! Living conversation while ordering is prime living! Youthfully, a revamped church is the new or ship!

Zee Anti

Absolutely love this place. The service is great but you know what's better?? The amazing food I always recommend their gluten free pancakes 🥞 super delicious 😋

Esther Wilson-Staub

Nice place. Good Service, glutenfree choices.

Kailey Zitaner

The sandwiches, salads, and beverages are out of this world delicious (I say this as someone who generally hates salad). And Benedetta, the owner, is a gem. Always happy to find an excuse to get lunch here and support this business. Also celiac-friendly!! Their GF challah is 10/10.

Vanessa Hernandez

Nice gluten free blue berry muffins!

Frank G.

Really fun and lively brunch/lunch spot. If you want a quiet little corner, try outside when it's nice. Inside has a lot of fun energy, and maybe a couple rounds of Happy Birthday. I appreciate the gluten free bread option. Everything I've tried is flavorful and creative.

Brian Knouse

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