Top 50 Kid Friendly locations in La Jolla

Lexy Donaldson

We loved Puesto!! I have a tomato and gluten allergy which is often tough at Mexican restaurants, but our server was super helpful and accommodating! The meal was some of the best Mexican food we’ve had, highly recommend!!

Amanda Smith

Awesome fried chicken and sauces Chicken also happens to be gluten free!

Steph G

Went on Mother's Day for a late lunch. Our waitress was amazing. She did mention the fryer is shared. I got gf brioche French toast and my son got the kids sliders on gf bread toasted. He liked it and hates when he can't have any sort of a bun on a burger. It's very nice and the kids get wiki sticks and they love those.

Amy Reed

We were seated quickly, no waiting. The food came quick enough. The gluten free waffles are amazing, I added bananas. If you're gluten free def worth a visit. The strawberry crepes and baked apple pancakes were big hits at our table. Service was really great, top notch, highly recommend

Marion Claeboe

Always great food! Love that they are gluten free friendly 💞

Gabriel Moise

This place is great and they have gluten free options. Karina is the best!!

Reza Kian

I love this place! The pizza is soo good and service is excellent. They have the best gluten free pizza options. Great brunch menu as well. Definitely recommend this place.

Robin K.

Great with Gluten free options. Even gluten free Key Lime pie for dessert. Service was wonderful. Sat out on deck with a great view. Very enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful experience. It is a bit pricey but really with it. I had the Hot Pot...it was very, very good.

Jodi Riis

Great vegan healthy food. It’s nice to go to a cafe where I don’t have to ask if there’s any animal ingredients in it, because there’s not. Everything but a handful of menu items is gluten free as well. The set up is very cute. Plant lined patio on Girard just into La Jolla. Not far from street parking. A few blocks from La Jolla Cove. Casual dining atmosphere, very basic. Cozy booth seating inside. It’s a small space, so if you’re bringing a large party, I’d call ahead to make sure there’s seating room. Everything is made by hand fresh daily by the owner himself. The food tastes great every time I’ve gone. My husband is a huge fan of Green Door because the owner mentioned staying up the night before Christmas Eve to make all the pre ordered Christmas dinners perfect. We called a few days ahead for our Christmas dinner last year which was shepherds pie and Christmas pudding. So so good!!! All we had to do was reheat the oven items, and reheat the Christmas pudding in boiling water. The preparing instructions were put on the lids. Only took about 20 minutes to reheat. Literally the best shepherds pie I’ve had, and my husband thought it was so cool because it tasted amazing without any animal ingredients. If you’re looking for something healthy, Green Door Cafe won’t disappoint. The prices aren’t cheap. The ingredients are bought frequently from local organic growers. A friend of mine has mentioned to me seeing the owner of Green Door Cafe riding his bike back to the restaurant with a basket full of greens. Which I thought was pretty cool. You don’t have to worry if it’s going to give you a heart attack or make you fat because it’s all natural nothing is fried. Definitely worth a try!!

Tina Stephens

Gluten free options Non-diary milkshakes available Vegan cheese too! The foods are AMAZING and the staff are super friendly.

K

Great variety for different tastes & dietary needs. Sweet & savory crepes, shakes, smoothies, hot drinks. Options for vegan &/or gluten free. I had the strawberry banana nutella crepe. Simple & so good. The fruit was fresh & perfectly ripe. It did get a little pricey after the vegan up-charge, but it was a great midday special treat after the beach. It’s a small shop that gets crowded easily, but the outdoor seating was great! There were quotes and little butterfly drawings adorning the walls which entertained our wait to order. The people behind the counter were lovely. Overall a great vibe & definitely a new go-to next time i’m in the area and in the mood for a crepe.

Meredith Pobanz

Super cute coffee shop. The sandwiches were amazing- specifically the avocado turkey sandwich. If you’re gluten free, they have gf bread as well! Highly recommend stopping by here.

Michael Kelly

My wife and I love the all meat pizza on Gluten-free crust.

GlutenFree InSanDiego

Great selection of sandwiches and salads. Gluten free bread is offered for the sandwiches!

D'yan J DeBruin

So happy they have gluten free French toast and it was delicious with strawberries and whip cream!!

J. Warren

Fantastic dinner! There is nothing better than having Celiac Disease and being able to feel as if you don't. My husband, son and I dined last evening for our anniversary. To start, we the had fresh Cesar salad and our son had the jerk pork belly. I had the salmon with truffles, my husband had the chicken and our son had the best burger. For dessert there was banana cake and ice cream, for me without the cake, and my husband had stuffed donuts. The staff was absolutely professional, kind and understood what I could and could not eat. The great news was most dishes were fine for me to select. We added Nine-Ten to our rotation of local restaurants recently and I am happy we did!

Jennifer Hendricks

Excellent food! Great service! We also loved that they accommodated food allergies - child with egg and tree nut allergies and adult with avocado and pork allergies. We don’t have a gluten allergy but they have a gluten free dedicated fryer (and the fryer was egg and TN free) and gluten free options.

adam pierce

A true gem of Southern California! Family owned and operated since 1972. Discovered them after scuba diving 4 years ago, now we go at least once a week. Also outstanding gluten free options.

Elisha Burns

The food and service was so great. Adam was very accommodating for my gluten allergy. Will be back!

Marie Rice

Always amazing! Sad that there's no more gluten free pizza :( but happy there's gluten free amazing beer!!!

casandra miedema

BEST GLUTEN FREE CHOC CHIP MUFFINS!!! Tastes like the freshest chocolate ganache cake I've ever had. I wanted to cry. Absolutely incredible. You guys are purely amazing ❤️

Katherine W.

A nice dog friendly casual dining restaurant. Excellent food, fun beverages & a dog menu! I appreciated the sugar free mocha option and the gluten free muffins. The self-serve coffee outside while you wait was very nice. We had to wait 30 minutes longer than quoted for a table but otherwise everything was great.

Jasmin Goldstein

This place is amazing. Their gluten free bread option is delicious and huge! Loved it. Always great service at the UTC location!

Kaitlyn L

Went for lunch and sat on the patio. Plenty of gluten free options on the menu, the penne was delicious!

Jen

Ordered take out and should have looked before I left because the basil and oregano were not on my pizza as per my order. Despite that, the pizza was delicious and I will definitely be back. Very grateful to have both vegan and gluten-free options! I had a gluten-free crust (I hate that we have to pay extra for this) with house marinara sauce, vegan mozzarella and black olives. Delicious!

Jon Fredette

Best Thai I've had on two coasts! The service is excellent, timely, and most of their dishes can be prepared gluten free. If you're Livin' LA Jolla Loca, don't miss this gem!

Brenda Bridgett

As always, the lobster rolls are delicious. I tried the lobster salad for the first time and found it slightly disappointing. However it's still a good gluten free option at the beach.

Jorge Zannatta

They have gluten free options!

M. Frankie C

Went here for an early dinner because I'd seen previous reviews about the gluten free items. They were out of gluten free dough for pizza. However, I had a delicious chicken pesto sandwich with fresh mozzarella in Gluten-free bread. The flavors were lovely. My husband had the meatball sub and was very pleased with the flavor & sauce. The bread was a bit over toasted & tough on the ends but overall a delicious sandwich. Our friend had a large pepperoni pizza that he was also pleased with the dough consistency, flavor of sauce and toppings. Will definitely come here again

Mark Sutherlin

Awesome gluten free pizza! A little pricey, but definitely one of the tastiest GF pizza I have ever had.

Liz C

Best authentic Pizza in San Diego, it’s like being back in Italy. And by far the best gluten free pasta I have ever had. Try the carbonara! The staff is friendly and wonderful.

Linda P.

DELISH! GREAT VALUE! SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF! PLUS, they were so careful to make sure my order was gluten-free!

Megan Hill

We had an amazing experience at Barbella! The food was absolutely delicious—everything was cooked to perfection. Our waiter, Art, provided excellent service, staying attentive and making sure we had everything we needed. They also had sooo many gluten-free options, which was a huge plus! The Valentine's decorations outside were adorable and added a charming touch to the atmosphere. We realized after leaving that we forgot to check out the inside, but based on the outdoor decor, I’m sure it was just as lovely. Can’t wait to come back and try more!

Anna B

The best gf breakfast sandwich!

Michelle Wilson

Absolute casual La Jolla perfection! The open air and yet partially covered restaurant is the perfect beach vibe with decor that is appropriate but not cheesy. The food is awesome and the prices cannot be beat for the quality, especially in this area. The service is the real star of the show however, Ty is absolutely amazing! He went so above and beyond for us with the perfect wine and beer suggestions and then making sure that our order was gluten free for my sister. Ty was able to turn her crummy day around and we will definitely be back! Gluten free options, Taco Tuesday, craveable Traditional Ahi Poke.

Danielle Claudio

Great inexpensive place for breakfast or lunch with gluten free options! Yum!

Briana Songer

Cute market offering delicious coffee, fresh deli sandwiches, pastries, and artisan/speciality snacks (olives, nuts, cheeses, etc.) Great for picnic or beach food. Also lots of gluten free options! The owners are very funny and warm, which makes this more of a destination when exploring La Jolla Shores.

Pet Detective

Love love love! Great vibe, yummy treats and smoothies! Love their greeters, two Golden Retrievers! Their love and Devotion to their dogs is expressed on the wall of their bathroom with a collage of dog pictures. Love it! I got the date coconut smoothie. It wasn't exactly what I expected but it was still delicious. I also tried gluten free pumpkin bread and that was amazing. Please note that the sign out front does NOT say Seaside Smoothie. It's a little hard to find as it's in the same building as a surf shop.

Mary Wenthur

An amazing view of the ocean if you request to sit next to the window. We waited at least 10 minutes before anyone spoke to us while seated and it was very slow. The food was good! The service was okay, they had gluten free noodle options, but the most of the broths itself were not GF. the view was so so beautiful which made the evening so lovely! Not too expensive, lots of space for large parties.

Traci Wilkerson Steckel

My husband and I come frequently for a movie after work on Wednesdays, and occasionally to grab dinner. We always have a great time and the staff is always very friendly, attentive, and professional. Most of the time the food is great but the few times we've had complaints, our servers have been quick to make things right. I love that they have gluten-free and vegetarian options! I recommend The LOT La Jolla for a fun movie night with the fam, or even for date night. (They're also pet friendly!)

Amy Garabedian

Service was phenomenal, had a wonderful experience visiting with family. I had looked at the menu ahead of time and didn’t see specific gluten free items, so I figured I would order a salad or something, but I did ask and they do offer gluten free pasta and most sauces were also gluten free which was a very nice surprise. Husband had short ribs which were incredibly tender and I splurged on pasta. All delicious.

LEISA ALLEN

Utter Decadence...I was a Pie Lover before I tried Michelle Coulon, totally hooked...Whatever the Season, Whatever the Reason...it is not complete without one of their Superb Desserts. Sister had a Scrumptious Gluten-Free Pie for her Birthday, it really held its own...

Gina Britt

Nektar Juice Bar | ☑️ Located in La Jolla Village in San Diego California ☑️ Juices | Smoothies | Bowls ☑️ Options for vegan | vegetarian | gluten-free | low-fat | low-sugar ☑️ Sample Item | Toxin Flush™ | Spinach | Parsley | Red apple | Lemon | Ginger ☑️ Free Wifi ☑️ Grab your drink and stroll around the village

Kevin Carlstead

Everything was great. Great recommendations on drinks and food. The gluten free pasta was AMAZING! Zimitro was kind, caring, and helpful. Will definitely be going back.

Gretchen Olson

Excellent food and service! Many gluten free options for our daughter with celiac.

Clarissa Maloney

Some gluten free options, sauce is difficult but food is good

Rajeev Ram

The waiter assured us that he understood gluten free and that all my daughter’s food would be made without wheat or soy sauce. Well 2 hours after dinner, she had been throwing up continuously. They are over confident in their understanding of gluten allergies- in a way that is dangerous.

Helen Orfonidiy

My favorite place for Mediterranean food!! Staff is very friendly and fast. Food is very very delicious! They have huge options from salads and hummus plates to pitas, wraps and bowls!!! Everything is fresh and juicy. Vegan and gluten-free options are available too.

Jeff C

We had a member of our party that had Celiac disease and the staff took the time to explain how they could accommodate. They made sure to clean all of their surfaces, change gloves, and then used parchment paper below the gluten-free crust to prevent cross-contamination. The food was great and I appreciate the staff taking the time to accommodate our needs.