Top 14 Gluten-Free Celiac Friendly Spots to Explore 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.

AbbieRose

From what i understand this places reputation doesn’t even need a review because of how highly it was talked about but, here we are anyway. As a plant based gluten free person not often (or ever) do I get to indulge in Mac and cheese and holy macaroni this was single handily the best dish that has graced my taste buds. Is that dramatic? Yes absolutely but they earned it. The atmosphere, staff and options catered to dietary restrictions is off the charts. I also got their vegan gluten free brownie and it was divine. You have to go!

Tami S

Most items can be made gluten free. Fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer. Do not eat bbq sauce, malted mayo that comes with fries, or biscuit as those are not gluten free. All mayo on sandwiches is regular mayo.

A. Smiley

A delicious gluten free sourdough bread. Oh how I've missed that. To top it off, their customer service and attention to quality control are five star as well.

Em Siegel

10/10 this place is awesome. I've been here a few times and yesterday I got the gluten free fried chicken sandwich which also had on it Japanese egg salad and spicy mustard. I have celiac disease and it's so incredible to find amazing gluten free celiac friendly food that's this good and full size (we're not talking tiny gf bread, this stuff is legit). The portions are big and the food is reasonably priced. Also have a big selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Can't wait to come back soon

Narayana Montufar

"You are what you eat" & Kitava truly helps you reach your most healthy, grounded, and glowy version! They have seen so successful at creating delicious dishes with 100% healthy ingredients. I have brought my gluten-free friends here and they leave delighted, since they can eat everything. I love the bowls but my absolute favorite is their plant-based soft serve Cashew ice cream. Getting one is part of my weekend routine!

Lara Klein

Going to Cafe Colucci always puts me in a good mood! The space is delightful and has such a great energy about it. You can feel it as soon as you walk in. During the day, the big windows let in lots of light and it is so lovely. At night, there is always a great vibe with lots of people enjoying a fun night out. I've been coming to Cafe Colucci for years, and the food is consistently delicious, super fresh, and must have a secret ingredient (maybe love?) because it always makes everyone so happy. I'm vegetarian and my favorite dishes are the vegan sampler and the mushroom tibs. I'm told by my omnivorous friends that the meat dishes are also incredibly delicious. I also appreciate that they offer as an option the traditional teff injera, which is gluten free. My friends and I went there for lunch today, and Olive took such great care of us! She made us feel right at home and was so patient and kind with our various requests and modifications. It was great to see Daniel as well (one of the owners I believe, and/or manager), who always has a warm and welcoming smile. This is most definitely my favorite Ethiopian restaurant, and one of my happy places in general!

Yvonne Jilderda

It’s so nice to get great gluten free sushi, even a California roll made with real crab!

Yael Wylie

Have been here twice now - once for my wife's birthday and once for brunch - and I can confidently say this is my new favorite restaurant in Oakland. Everything is gluten free which is great because my wife has celiac. I don't eat meat and they have solid veggie options. Plus great selection of local beer, tasty not-top-pretentious craft cocktails, and a lovely staff.

Catalily Marshall

My go to for fast, fresh food. Pick up is usually quick. At a hub that is take-out only. Have severe dairy/beef/gluten allergies and has always been safe for me.

Aron Kirschner

We're now regulars at Lovely Day and I've reviewed them on other platforms, but felt the need to add another 5 star review here too. The food is fantastic, I am gluten free and almost the whole menu is GF (though it's so good you wouldn't even know it). We love the Buffalo Cauliflower (we often get a 2X order!) and the Chicken Milanese. The cocktails are always awesome as well. The staff is incredibly gracious and welcoming -- and they are so kind and patient with our 3 year old daughter as well. We highly recommend Lovely Day!!

Theresa Sundin

Amazing spot! The menu was very clear about dietary restrictions, and the fact that it’s an entirely gluten free establishment made me feel very safe in ordering. Portions for the bowls were fantastic (yay leftovers for lunch the next day!), and shout out to the many dressing/sauce options available. Finding gluten free teriyaki sauce AND vegan ranch to dip their delicious cauliflower wings? A major win! Only caveat to note is the cookie dough potion is quite small for the price, but I do love to support Sweet Loren’s when I can. Overall, so happy to have found this spot, and will definitely be ordering from here when I’m visiting Oakland again!

Lior Seidel

CTT M

Delicious food all around, couldn’t recommend it more! Very good prices, the waiters were kind and attentive, and service was fast. I loved the gluten free spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce and imperial rolls and will now come back here forever.