Top 17 Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Havens to Explore in São Paulo

LUIS GUILHERME ZENGA

GRÃO FINO * ITAIM BIBI/SP Grão Fino, a mix of "restaurant and bakery", is a true refuge for those seeking healthy, tasty food and those with dietary restrictions in the heart of the city of São Paulo. It stands out for being one of the pioneering establishments in offering gluten-free and lactose-free products in the city, which makes it a paradise for celiacs, lactose intolerants and those following specific diets. Located in Itaim Bibi, Grão Fino surprises with its charming and welcoming atmosphere. Although it is a bakery, it also operates as a café and small restaurant, with different spaces. There is a counter with benches at the entrance, tables inside and a delightful winter garden in the back, which is pet-friendly. This space is ideal for work meetings, get-togethers with friends and to enjoy a quiet moment with your pet. The great difference of the place is its elaborate and diverse menu, which proves that functional food can be incredibly tasty. Everything is prepared with fresh, preferably seasonal ingredients, and the restaurant values ​​gluten-free, lactose-free and preservative-free recipes, with several vegan and low-carb options. Products such as breads, jams, functional pastas, peanut butters, vegan cheeses and granolas can be found at the restaurant. Grão Fino offers a complete gastronomic experience that pleases all palates, even with dietary restrictions. In fact, it is highly recommended for those seeking a healthy and conscious diet, without sacrificing flavor and variety. @conceito_deluxo was invited, I had lunch at the restaurant, I really liked it and I recommend it! Rua Pedroso de Alvarenga, 672 Itaim Bibi - SP By Luis Guilherme Zenga Gastronomy and Tourism Journalist @conceito_deluxo

Fernanda Gimenez

Excellent option for those who are lactose and gluten intolerant. We ordered a chocolate cake with strawberries, and in addition to the beautiful decoration, the flavor was excellent! The service was super attentive and willing to help with delivery times, flavors and available options. I highly recommend it, the cake was a big hit with the guests!

Claudio Carvalho

One of the best cafés in São Paulo. mainly because its sweet and savory options are gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free and very tasty. It's worth a try!

Jeferson Domingues Diniz

Delicious burger with gluten-free option!!!

Mariana Coelho

They advertise everywhere as GLUTEN FREE, but in reality they only use wheat flour. A restaurant of this size and price cannot use this advertising if there is a risk of cross-contamination with gluten! It is too expensive and hyped to have no guarantee of contamination safety. I am sure that the nutrition team will understand this criticism very well and how essential it is for the marketing team to be in tune with this since this also concerns safety. IT IS NOT CASA RAW VEGAN GLUTEN FREE. IT IS CASA RAW VEGAN WITHOUT WHEAT FLOUR. Gluten is a molecule and it is completely nonsensical to advertise it this way and not be. It would be like writing "no shrimp" and having "only the risk of a shrimp broth". People with allergies and celiac disease RUN AWAY. Anyway... it is nonsensical that this is part of the main advertising.

Rodrigo Grassi

The place is lovely. There are a variety of delicious options for those with gluten and lactose restrictions. We bought several products from the shop, including French bread and frozen cheese bread. At the café in the outdoor area, we tried the grilled bread and the cheese bread, which didn't even taste like it didn't have cheese. I highly recommend it. Just be prepared to pay, because everything is salty.

Rubens Almeida

Essential place in the life of the gluten intolerant... Thank you very much for the beautiful work, guys...

Caroline Andrade

On my first visit, I received excellent service from an employee whose name I unfortunately don't remember. On my second visit, I had other employees and the service was mediocre, and I had to go to the counter to get the menu and place my order. The place is very comfortable, despite being small, and beautiful. The food is tasty and within the gluten-free price range. However, I missed more savory options (only cheese bread and chicken coxinha).

Lior Seidel

Most of the patisserie menu is GF and dairy-free

Priscila Abreu

I left Limeira to try the delights of @PadocaDaMari and I didn't regret it! As a celiac, I recommend it. The environment is very pleasant, hygienic and free of contamination. I loved the chocolate cake and will be back to try the other delights. Thank you very much for the wonderful work!

Lior Seidel

GF pasta

Lior Seidel

Most of the patisserie menu is GF and dairy-free

Gus Tambasco

Celiac safe

Annamaria Chavez

Jacquiline Stookey

Anyta Godoy

Terrible service. I gave up and left. I went there last Monday, June 30th, with my boyfriend, and honestly, it was the last straw. I always went to the restaurant because of the gluten-free options, but the service, which was already bad, keeps getting worse. The waitresses are always unfriendly, without a smile on their faces, with an unfriendly expression, as if they were doing me a favor by serving me. In addition, their slovenliness in their appearance draws attention: messy hair, unkempt clothes, an expression of someone who seems to not want to be there. This time, I wasn't even served. I went in with my umbrella (dry, by the way, since it was just drizzling), stood in front of the counter and the waitress, a short girl, who I've seen working there for a long time, just looked me up and down, paying more attention to the umbrella than to me. She didn't even say "good afternoon", didn't ask if I needed help, absolutely nothing. I felt so bad about that cold reception and those dirty looks that I gave up on eating anything and left. And the most unbelievable thing: she saw us leaving and didn't even ask if there was a problem or if I needed anything. It's sad, because it was the only place in Santos where I could find some gluten-free options, but I'm not going to spend my money in a place where I'm not treated well. On top of everything, the waitresses don't even have badges or identification, which makes communication and direct feedback even more difficult. I work in employee training and development and I think it's unacceptable for a company to allow this type of service to happen. Either the company provides adequate training for these waitresses or, if there's no improvement, the right thing to do would be to replace them. Customer service is the calling card of any business and, in this case, it's terrible. Unfortunately, as long as these people remain in the service, my boyfriend and I won't be going back. Never again.

Daniela Marques

I'm a fan of Bolofit sweets! In addition to being sugar-free (sweetened with apple powder), they are lactose-free and gluten-free. A great option for those with dietary restrictions or looking for something healthy.