Top 14 Gluten-Free French Cafés to Delight in San Francisco

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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.

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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!

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.

Jodie Foreman

Gluten free buckwheat crepes are a must try

donna lohrmann

Ate outside on a Sunday. Excellent service. Mussels were fantastic and perfectly cooked as were the fries. The sauce was delicious and I was eating it like soup. Yum. I also had a warm goat cheese salad but the cheese was fried so not gluten free (I neglected to ask) so I couldn't eat that. If you are NOT gluten intolerant, order the French onion soup because it looked and smelled divine. Unfortunately, I couldn't try it.

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

Cheryl Parris

Perfect place to enjoy Mother's Day dinner. It was busy and too breezy to sit outside so our party of three sat in the window bar. Wait staff was very attentive and we all enjoyed our meals. The gluten-free buckwheatcrepes were very good as was the salmon.

Andrew Becker

Excellent food, service, ambiance. Very good and varied gluten free options. Hard to find service this good anywhere. Food was cooked precisely— lettuce was great on the salad, steak was temped to the degree. Very good martini. A rarity to find a restaurant this well orchestrated at any price.

Mia H. Oppelstrup

A new favorite for date night The first time at this place we were welcomed and joked with like we were their favorite regulars of ten years. Delightful food (even gluten free options! The chef rarely thickens with wheat flour) and absolutely lovely humans. Highly recommend for a romantic and fun outing.

Asher McInerney

First and foremost, One65 & O are two of the most commendable achievements in SF cultural and culinary scene. Thank you for everything. Can’t wait until the whole operation is back up and running with the other restaurant and bar. The O fine dining experience was top notch and every course was amazing. The staff is kind and thoughtful. The ambiance is exclusive and fine tuned. Their house label champagne is notable. The 9 course tasting menu is totally over the top. The caviar course is wow. The flatware for every course is very special. The wine pairing was a bit white heavy for my liking and I could pass on the Montelana. The other offerings were spot on. I hope they are able to serve alcohol again soon. The dessert offering was great but I think with some fine tuning could be outstanding. The bread selection was amazing in particular the brioche and the gluten free Parmesan buckwheat Canelé. We hope to return soon. Thanks to everyone involved in this special evening.

Kathy Brennan

The food was perfect, the service excellent, and the atmosphere perfect. Had the bone-in strip and it was perfect. They also were knowledgeable about gluten allergies (which I have) and made sure my food was gluten-free.

Alessia di giacomo

WELCOMING PLACE, GOOD FOOD and NORMAL PRICES. The place and the prices: very nice, welcoming atmosphere. I RECOMMEND BOOKING, because it is not very big. Normal prices for a restaurant in San Francisco. The dishes: the cuisine is French. There isn't much variety in the dishes, but everything is simple and EXQUISITE. The MEAT is delicious and can be cut with the eyes. I highly recommend the FLOATING ISLAND dessert, which reaches incredible levels of goodness. The staff also pays a lot of attention to FOOD INTOLERANCES (I have celiac disease and I ate peacefully, even with dishes adapted to my needs).

Barbara Heninger

This is a great restaurant for a nice night out - perfect if you are attending theater at S.F. Playhouse (just next door), or the Toni Rembe theater (ACT’s home stage, formerly the Geary) or the Curran, both a block or two away on Geary. The food is delicious Mediterranean — I recommend the Branzino or Salmon — it’s well-marked for gluten free or vegetarian, and the staff is warm and friendly. The vibes are fantastic. This restaurant took over Farallon’s old space, and features all the beautiful sea decor, including lamps like swimming jellyfish and the mosaic tiles of an old public pool decorated with sea gods and goddesses. A must-do in Union Square!