Top 50 Gluten-Free French Cafés to Delight in California

Maryam K

Pastries, food except croissants are gluten free

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I visited this place on a Friday morning when it was somewhat busy. I liked that they offer both indoor and outdoor dining options. The menu is extensive, allowing you to mix and match one to three items from each section. For example, you can choose two pancakes or one eggs benedict, making it easy to try a variety of dishes. I ordered one eggs benedict, one gingerbread pancake, and a cappuccino. My friend ordered gluten-free English muffins, which was a nice option to have.The food was great—especially the gingerbread pancake, which had exceptional flavors. However, the coffee was burnt and much too hot. The service follows a European style, which meant a more relaxed pace, but at times it felt a bit inattentive. Overall, the food was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

NeedC Now

Love love love everything about this place. Stumbled into it after in late. The service was quick. The atmosphere was adorable and the food was excellent. I had never had a gluten-free crepe until I came here. Would definitely come back and recommend to others.

Geoff Brown

Great gluten free galettes!

Aurora Velasco

One of my FAVORITE coffee shops downtown. The staff are always so helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Amazing coffee and tea! They have a great selection of gluten free pastries as well which I have a tough time finding at other shops. The atmosphere is so charming, and I love the music selection they play. Highly recommend!!!

Dr. Nicole Irving-Hogan

During the holidays I went here twice. Once to meet with friends. I had the carrot soup and the wonderful ginger honey tea, which inspired me to start making it at home. The food was so delicious I had to go back. I wanted to try their breakfast. So Sunday morning after Christmas, i went back with family. They had a wonderful young jazz quartet who provided the most unexpected and best atmosphere during breakfast. Gluten-free pancake breakfast with tea and jazz.

Brenda Flynt

Monica DuShane

Run, or bike, to La Bicyclette now- their food is incredible! Highlights include their Winter Citrus salad (they graciously converted it to gluten free; in doing so they provided a citrus dressing rather than the standard vinaigrette) which was bright and perfectly balanced. The Steak au Poivre was expertly prepared. Our server was excellent-very attentive but not overbearing. The space has an energetic, but not chaotic, vibe. I am looking forward to returning!

Gee Pii

The chicken and risotto were delicious! The poutine was ok, but abundant. They have gluten free options for many dishes.

Daniel Utecht

Fun outdoor spot for breakfast. Coffee is good and gluten free options. Enjoyed the everything crepe!

Tamara Spriet

Great food. Many vegetarian options available and gluten free crepes if you want them. Both savory and sweet.

Earth Explorer

Excellent French cafe in the heart of Leucadia. I love the fact that they have started to offer bulletproof coffee and have gluten-free options. The Omelette I had was outstanding as was the gluten-free vegetarian crepes. What I didn't like was the fact they don't offer any wi-fi. Not even basic Wi-Fi so you can grab an Uber or do some necessary work. It wouldn't cost that much to add some basic Wi-Fi with about 10 / 10 speed. You wouldn't get digital nomads with those speeds but your reviews would be better. Other than that I love this place.

Stacie Barton

This place is truly an experience. I've struggled with finding high end restaurants that are accommodating with dietary restrictions. Mister A's not only made it easy but enjoyable. They were willing to work with us being dairy free and gluten free. The thrice baked yam dish was an explosion of flavor in every bite. My partner's duck dish was perfectly cooked. Our tuna appetizer melted in our mouths. We also had several cocktails, including espresso martinis that were the perfect way to kick off the night! Highly recommend finishing with the coconut dessert and a port wine.

Julie Ferrari Beyer

We choose this restaurant because it was touted as a local favorite and had a gluten friendly menu. We had several options but know that the roasted potatoes are not included any longer as gluten free. They did give us several options though and they have gluten free toast. Everyone loved their meals. My granddaughter,12, said her Belgian waffles were the best she'd ever had. The server was very nice and very helpful in our choosing of gluten free items. We all left happy and full. Bonus is they have mimosas and other breakfast cocktails. I highly recommend this place.

Maura Postlethwait

Bouchon has a gluten free fryer so you can have their truffle fries which are a personal favorite. Many of their options are gluten free or can be made gluten free. I’m a sucker for the gluten free French opinion soup and their warm goat cheese salad. Also, let them know of your allergy/celiac when you go in so they can help they are super knowledgeable. Best place to eat here is at the bar!

Jamila Hache

I absolutely loved hiring Crepes Bonaparte for my event. The crepes were AMAZING, I chose 3 savory options and 1 sweet, I also ordered 2 batches of gluten free / Vegan batter and it was a HIT! The staff was amazing, they kept the space clean, they were friendly, they came with all the plates, utensils and napkins (they use environmental friendly options for all of this which I appreciate) Hands down, just hire them for your event! your guests will be happy and you'll be happier because they take care of everything food related.

Tuan Dao

Frodo Joe's is a must-visit if you enjoy crepes. I stopped by for breakfast and the entire experience was top notch. As I sat down to browse the menu, the waitress brought over a carafe of cucumber, mint, and citrus infused water. It was a nice refreshing touch. They have around 40 savory crepes and 15 dessert crepes on their menu. It looks like they could also be made gluten-free. Crepe was top tier. One of the best I've had anywhere in the world. Crepe itself was thin, crispy, and still tightly folded. No skimping on the fillers in my USA Crepe; it was stuffed full of meats (thick cut ham, turkey, salami, sausage), mushrooms, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sometimes when you see 'premium' ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes  and roasted garlic mentioned, you might only get a few pieces scattered in. Not here! There was enough sun-dried tomatoes and the other fillers to balance out eat bite. Frodo Joe's also serves up freshly made smoothies, made to order. My Berry Balanced Smoothie was blended smooth and not too sweet. Ambience-wise, the cafe instrumentals playing in the background was relaxing and only interreupted occasionally by the blender. All of the service and kitchen staff were all really friendly, not just to customer, but also to each other. It seems like an upbeat, cordial work place, kudos on hiring the right staff. I definitely will be back to try more of their crepes and smoothies. Highly recommended.

Sarah DeBoy

10s across the board! I avoided this spot on the assumption I wouldn’t be able to eat anything on the menu. How wrong I was! There are many gluten and dairy free options✨ The food, drinks, and service was perfect.

Ron Wright

Great gluten free food and service. Highly recommend commmebd

Amy

Very good service and very accommodating to special needs diets such as gluten free and dairy free . Our server Veronica was very helpful and dinner service was paced just right

Maya Schneiderman

best gluten free pancakes in san francisco! they use soy oil, so if you have that allergy, just ask for butter to be used instead!

Scott “O.C.”

I swing by this place every now and then and I love it. You can get Absinthe in the traditional fountain manner at the bar, and the food is great. The people complaining about the portions are clearly not used to eating french food. I have had several dishes over the years and they have all been top notch. And when I brought someone that was gluten intolerant, the chef whipped up something especially for her.

CRV

This place is delicious! We ordered a mix of savory and sweet crêpes. All of them were amazing! Also service was incredibly fast. We ordered nine crêpes and received them very quickly. The staff was very friendly. They have a delicious gluten free crêpe, too!!!!

Debbie Lindh

Love being able to sir outsude. There are gluten free options, all the food is delicious!

Molly Robbins

Incredible meal! My partner surprised me with reservations for my birthday and it was absolutely delicious. It was a pre-fixe menu. I got the scallops, and salmon. They were very accommodating of my dietary restriction and provided gluten free alternatives. Would love to come back.

De’Shawn Young

If you have food allergies like me you can find food just made with natural ingredients. If you have gluten allergies you can get awesome salads and full gluten free meal, choose grilled meat with veggies and polenta. Gluten free dessert the panacota. These meals are gluten free with out them even trying. They are also willing to make adjustments with ingredients for you. Supper supper friendly staff they make you feel like you come to eat dinner provided by family. Cozy cozy romantic with great wine selection, French and Italian wines. So like me if your allergic to man made sulfites in wine, the international selection is best for you the Italians and the French never add man made sulfites in their wine making process.

Maura Postlethwait

Had the most incredible time at TFL. Their hospitality is next level. Every dish had a gluten free modification they are amazing with allergies and dietary restrictions here!

Dan Weinstock

What an incredible addition to the area. The fact that this place used to be a chipotle means that nature is truly healing. The quiche Lorraine was absolutely perfect and the Niçoise salad and opera cake got rave reviews from the gluten free camp. Service was patient and helpful when making our selection from their bountiful and varied menu. Great spot to relax with a coffee or a sweet treat and take advantage of the sun and slight breeze.

Luisa

It was quite tasty, and the gluten-free crepes were good too. You could still taste that they were gluten-free because the consistency was different. I had the Nutella banana crepes, and found it very strange that the banana was warm and soft. Normally I know that the banana is added to the crêpes later, and not while it is still on the plate, and is therefore properly fried. I think there are people who like it, but for me it was very unusual.

Kristina Setka

Delicious veggie omelette with gluten-free toast, others ordered French onion soup, salad, avocado toast and lattes. Good quality, matches the price. Expect a long wait

Reshma Patel

Wow! Wow! Wow! What an incredible experience. Michelin-trained chef, Dean Yasharian and his team, including Austin really outdid themselves. From the attentive service, the amazing food, to the perfect wine pairings, I am so impressed by our experience. I couldn't believe they were able to accommodate my dietary restorations: gluten free and dairy free! All without skimping on flavor. I had an incredible dairy-free lobster bisque for the first time in years! “A Taste of Perle” menu was amazing!!!!

Luna Active Fitness Mats

Great treats - I am gluten free and they have several gluten free options including macarons. The gelato is fresh and delicious toon!

Michael Feinberg

Great crepes. The Gluten free ones are awesome! They're actually called galettes, but this name probably works better for Americans who don't know. Service was a bit slow, though.

Scott D.

Totally impressed. My wife had a gluten free crepe and I had the Allegra waffles with scrambled eggs. We want more! The cook was chill and accommodating. We will be back.

Barbara Brown

Jodie Foreman

Gluten free buckwheat crepes are a must try

Liz Hayward

Great sandwiches, and spots to sit outside, which makes it a perfect a pit stop on a bike ride. I also loved that there was a gluten free baguette for my partner who has celiac disease.

Claire Westaway

Brought a friend to visit this place as it has always been one of my favorites to visit when in the area. She loved the atmosphere, and wait staff treated us very well. (Especially Ryan who offered gluten free options, scored us some extra bread for our cheese plate. And we thought Jason the manager was just lovely) This is truly a must stop when traveling to Avila Beach, the ocean views and atmosphere on top of the exceptional wines and service are wonderful and won't disappoint.

Christopher Tran

The food here was delicious. The steak was one of the best we’ve had, which was a surprise since this isn’t a specialist steakhouse. Gluten free options were marked on the menu. The service was especially noteworthy (and excellent). I accidentally booked for the wrong day. They couldn’t magic up a table for us immediately (the place seems always busy) but they were very gracious in serving us wine and checking on us as we waited outside with books to read. We eventually got seats at the bar and the bar staff were also professional and personable. We got the crazy expensive martini as friends got us a voucher for our honeymoon.

Manuel P

Very nice and quaint restaurant. Food was delicious and well presented. Service is very good and friendly. Also very knowledgeable about Gluten Free dietary restrictions

Nicolle Anger

Dinner was amazing!! The atmosphere reminds me of Paris and the shrimp crepe with a gluten free crepe was incredibly delicious!! Yum!! They even had a kid menu to color on with some easy activities too. Also had the Nutella and banana crepe for dessert with the gluten free crepe and that was tasty too. It wasn't nearly as amazing as the shrimp crepes, but maybe that's because the shrimp crepes were insanely good.

Theresa R Jefferson

The food tasted great! You can tell they use high quality ingredients! I read that Creme de la Crepe uses olive oil for cooking which is great because cheap seed oils are so inflammatory and bad for our health. I was thrilled to see all the gluten free options too! We had French press coffee, tea, French bread, and the chorizo hash and it all was really good! The bread took a while to come out, but they apologized for the wait. We'll definitely come back!

Sidonie Harper-McPike

Tiny takeout spot with cute and biodegrade food boxes, also has outdoor seating. The food is always extremely delicious!! They have healthy soup and salad options, if you are gluten free like me and can’t do a gourmet fried chicken sandwich mmmmmm

Wendolyn

Gluten-free salmon panini with a baby arugula salad. Perfect size for a mid -day lunch!

Leana Hardgrave

This was such a fun place for brunch! I visited WeHo Bistro to meet up with a group of friends. The patio had such a great vibe and the food was stellar. We had a lot of special diets/allergies withing the group (gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian), and everyone was able to find something delicious to enjoy! The drinks were great and the coffee was strong too. I will definitely be coming back to enjoy many more meals here!

Alizen

Massilia is a French restaurant nestled in Santa Monica near third street promenade, featuring a cozy interior and an intimate patio. Our group ordered the steak frites and lamb shank and both were quite delicious. Unlike most steak frites, the steak was thicker and you were able to select the temperature as well. The fries were perfectly crispy and deliciously seasoned. You have the option to get a chimichurri or bearnaise sauce, both of which are excellent options. The lamb shank is a gluten free meal and was so soft it pulled right off to the bone! In terms of cocktails, La Française was a clear winner. Anything with St. Germain is an obvious choice. Our server was very friendly, also French, and such a delight throughout the meal service. I definitely recommend dining here for modestly priced options with great ambiance. (32/50--2024)

Grand Boulouc

We tried the je t’aime crepe, it was so good with a vanilla gelato on top. Fresh ingredients, customer service very friendly. My wife ordered the same but gluten free, no cross contamination, they use buckwheat it was so tasty! We will be back for sure in our next trip from Paris!

Mary Prado

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Irina Vassilyeva

Love this place! Holiday coffee is amazing! Deviled eggs, gluten free muffin, asparagus and mushrooms omelette are so delicious 😋!!!