Top 50 Gluten-Free French Cafés to Delight in California

Tori Liezen

Great experience all around! Husband has celiac disease so having a dedicated gluten free facility is A DREAM! Biscuits were the highlight. Also had the cinnamon roll and breakfast crepe which were also great! Beautiful and serene atmosphere on the patio. Will be back.

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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.

Julie Gray

Great gluten-free crepes and the orange juice was wonderful

Geoff Brown

Great gluten free galettes!

Carolyn Floyd

c r o w

i’m gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian and more. safe to say finding food i can eat is a challenge. was about to start the end of the drive back for a road trip and i felt AWFUL. we went here to grab a bite and my entire mood changed. the people we so warm and kind, there were so many options for me, and the food was so flavorful. they let me know they had dedicated gf and vegan fryers, and were easily able to accommodate a wheelchair. if you need a place to stop for a bite and you don’t know what you want, or have dietary restrictions, or lots of people with different diets this is the place to be.

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!

William Myers

It was my turn to pick where my girlfriend and I went for date night and because she can’t have gluten I searched gluten free and saw this place. I was so impressed with how they presented themselves online I took her here. We stayed downstairs and the vibe there was just wonderful and perfect. Our servers name was Randy who was by far the best server I have ever had in my life. We was super nice, really attentive and excellent all around. Now let’s talk about this food, my girlfriend and I ordered the wagyu beef meatballs For the appetizer and the entrées were the filet mignon and the steak fries. The food was cooked to absolute perfection. I we are eating we both were already talking about what we were going to have the next time we come here. Definitely the best of the best eating experience of my entire existence.

Sarah Kotzman

A surprise road-side crepe shack! Great selection of savory and sweet crepes, and they have buckwheat *gluten free* ones too. Really yummy. Coffee was great. The lavender whipped cream was amazing. Outdoor patio seating behind.

Christian Perez

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.

ME MC

I loved it!! They have a gluten-free menu ❤️ and vegetarian options. The coffee is delicious!!! Their gluten-free bread is delicious!

Bernice Bryant

Marie Gerald

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!

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!

Chi Kirby

Lior Seidel

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.

Erik Willits

Eglantine Pauvarel

Fantastic crepes. Felt like I was back home. Would give move stars if I could. Crepes are gluten free and fillings have GF options.

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!

Barbara Brown

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!

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.

Irene Morris

Andrew Honda

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

Ruth Kirksey

Savannah R

So many gluten free options! Loved the knowledge the server had about cross contamination and made me feel very comfortable with my order. The GF bread for the sandwich was so yummy too. WeHo salad for the win though!

Augustine Abbate

Lucy Dorazio

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!

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.

Jodie Foreman

Gluten free buckwheat crepes are a must try

Kenneth Golden

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

Tory Dickerson

Gail Loranger

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

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)

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

Betty Cordell