Top 19 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Newport Beach

Tay O

Great experience! I have celiac disease and have eating here multiple times without any concern. The wraps are huge and flavorful!!

Mackenzie C

They are careful with allergies and have lots of gluten free options or can accommodate for changes.

Alma Camera

One of my fav places. Delicious food…..so many incredible gluten free options, lemon cake and gluten free Mac and cheese are dreamy!

A Carter

Make reservations before you go because this place doesn’t have enough seating. Atmosphere by dock and healthy gluten free options are well worth your time. The adaptogen latte was by far, the best healthy latte on the planet.

Rick Straus

We had the cauliflower crust supreme and it was outstanding. We called and they were the only ones with cauliflower crust. Fills you up not out. Gluten free alternative.

Amber Foote

My group had an absolute blast. Our main server was Sam and he was amazing. All of the other waiters and watresses were checking on us, making sure everything was good. Our water glasses were never left empty. The food was amazing. We even had a person in our group with celiac, but it wasn't a struggle bc their sauces are gluten free and they have gluten-free noodles to substitute. We had a birthday in our group, and the staff gave her a birthday card and signed their names, which was so sweet and awesome. We had a great time and will be returning the next time we're in Newport Beach.

Sofia Workman

I know this is a pizza place but their chicken nuggets are sooo good tooo! I have friends who love the pizza and one of my friends are gluten free are able to especially enjoy it because they can make a pizza with gluten free crust and he never gotten a bad reaction from it. The people at the cashier are also very friendly and are very knowledgeable about what is good on the menu. Overall great experience!

Lena van der Giet

We had a great lunch at P.F. Chang’s and I was very happy to find several gluten-free options clearly marked on the menu. There is a $1 upcharge for gluten-free versions. I have celiac disease and had no symptoms after eating here. We visited during lunch and ordered from the lunch special menu, which offered a really good value. I had the following glutenfree options: • Cup of Egg Drop Soup • Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps – absolutely delicious! A perfect mix of textures and flavors, one of the highlights of the meal. • Beef with Broccoli served with white rice – also super flavorful and well-balanced. Prices were: • $16.99 for the beef lunch combo (includes starter + entrée) • $17.29 for the lettuce wrap combo (includes starter + entrée) Everything was clearly labeled, the flavors were spot on, and I felt safe and well cared for as someone with celiac.

Yasir Billoo

We loved the haute cakes (pancakes) and waffle. I had the gluten free oatmeal and blueberry haute cakes. They were fluffy and delicious. Coffee was excellent too.

Calhan “Player1” Moses

Realy good food the crepe was huge my mother thoroughly enjoyed it. The gluten free Belgium waffles were amazing! celiac friendly.

Braedon Goudie

Absolutely the best Thai that my wife and I have ever had. Cannot recommend enough. Clearly labeled gluten free options for my celiac wife which was absolutely wonderful.

Lawson Murphy

Absolutely amazing!!! The gluten-free Pennette Piccanti is amazing, flavorful, and definitely worth the price. And speaking of the price it's not too bad. Do yourself a favor, go here, and get amazing gluten-free food, and love your life after you eat it.

Dragor Cochrane

I liked the, but my wife and inlaws didn't. Their gluten free options are great. They had a special menu, and clearly took it seriously. Unfortunately ,from what I heard their thicker patties and buns leave something to be desired. My big suggestion? Put prices on the gluten free meny. As an aside, I loved how they had rodeo riding on tv. I have only lived in liberal states, so it was a treat to see a media product entirely packaged for a conservative audience. The aesthetic was definitely different and enjoyable to watch. For example, there was a prayer section with a close-up of a rider's impassioned face, and the pledge of allegiance got way more fanfare. That kind of cross cultural education is great.

Christy Johnson

The atmosphere was nice, service was friendly. We began our visit at an event on the patio where appetizers were served on trays. Later we went inside and ordered food. Most of the items are gluten free

Nina Farokhian

Hands-down, this is one of my favorite sushi places in Orange County! Our server Nubia Is an absolute doll and always gives the best recommendations. I also have celiac so she always make sure I’m taking care of and gives me a lot of really great gluten-free options. Every time I come here and get whatever she recommends, I always leave feeling super satisfied and satiated. My favorites are the crispy rice with avocado, crispy rice with Wagyu, Ribeye and asparagus appetizer and I love a modified Philadelphia roll with baked salmon—oh and their chicken fried rice is phenomenal. Thank you Nubia for always such a great experience! :)

Cathy Ellis

Gluten free options. Very helpful lady on the register who understood dietary restrictions. A bit of a wait to get my order during the lunchtime rush.

Maddiy Cook

celiac, did NOT get glutened, they were able to confidently make accommodations, but no gf soy sauce so bring your own, but this place was incredible!

Betty Rowe

Mackenzie C

Incredible dedicated gluten free poke bowls! Celiac Safe. They do not have gluten in the kitchen. *They had one packaged item that was cross contaminated but it was prepared off-site and they may have actually removed it from their menu

P Warinner

I called in advance to make sure restaurant could accommodate gluten allergy and I was assured most menu items could be modified since they were made to order. I was also told that the waitstaff knew the menu and could advise on gluten allergies. That was the furthest from the truth. This was a birthday celebration. 3 items were prepared and served with gluten mixed in the meal . My medium burger came out with a texture that was so well done it looked and tasted like burnt meat. My son never received his meal replacement until we were ready to leave. All of this poor experience which ruined our celebration and they picked up 2 ice teas. This was not at all what we expected. They do not pay attention to what is being served or the details. My dad ordered the mussels and shrimp, the medium tuna steak looked like a well done swordfish. My husband likes flank steak and he said it was alright. Overall poor cooking quality.. update my son’s meal was packed to go and there was a piece of metal in the burger. Wow that takes careless to a whole new level.

B W

It's a little pricey. The service and food is good. Good fresh coffee. Gluten free options. Right on the beach. Parking is tricky as it's in the state park. Parking at the state park is $15. It has a shuttle from the parking lot but it costs $2.

Ana María Díaz

Friendly and kind staff. Delicious pastries!! Variety of gluten free vegan options! My mom had mocha and said it was great! Good quality matcha. Definitely recommend this place!

James Wilson

Some of the best pizza I have had! My wife is Gluten free and she said the gluten free pizza was also the best she has ever had! Highly recommend!

Kristin Seidman

JOEY has been a favorite since it opened - always amazing food (celiac-friendly), drinks, service, and ambiance. We've enjoyed several impressive meals + nights there and decided to host our wedding dinner for 100 on the patio! It was a seamless process and turned out even better than we could have imagined. Guests cannot stop talking about how amazing the food and service was. Thank you to the whole team -- Madison (superstar event manager) and servers Sarah P, Tiffany, Chasta, Elizabeth, and Jordan M. The team went above and beyond for a beautiful setup, attentive service, and an awesome experience for our guests. We appreciate you all and highly recommend for your next meal or event!

Meghan O'Keefe

So good we went twice in two days. Delightful gluten free bread for both breakfast and lunch. Creative sandwiches with good portion sizes. Juice was very healthy and worth trying if you need the health boost that day.

Mike

Neat, small place. The best Gluten Free Pizza I've had yet. Great Iced Tea.

The Party People Orange County

Wings were okay. I ordered gluten free pizza. They ruined it by adding 3 layers of extra moisture mozzarella cheese :( prices are high as well. 30 usd gluten free pizza, ate1 slice :/ trashed the rest. I like the service and vice. I heard table next to me saying the nachos are good so I’ll try next. Parking is 40 usd as well cash or Venmo only ..

Bre Bussard

I live on Catalina Island and every time I make it over to the mainland The Pizza Bakery is a must. They have the best gluten free pizza in SoCal. The owner is a master of his craft and super down to earth. The pizzas are literally as good as they look. Considering I have celiacs I appreciate that they always grab a new pizza cutter to ensure there is no cross contamination. 10/10 you won’t regret going here.

Genevieve Weaver

Just arrived at SNA and needed to feed staff quickly before heading to the office. Perfect place to stop. Plenty of menu options for everyone, and we have an eclectic group from, “I only eat chicken tenders” to “I’m gluten-free” and everyone found something that fit their needs. Staff was friendly and fast. The sandwiches were all delicious. The dirty mayo had great flavor and I loved the chew of the bread. I ate half on the spot around 230 and saved the rest for later. Didn’t eat the other half till about 8:30, and it still tasted great. What a life saver twice that day. Thankful to have found this place and I will be returning.

Ashley M.

Absolutely love coming here, definitely a regular. My favorite is the chicken curry with rice and a golden rabbit milk tea. Definitely recommend, they have great gluten free menu.

Bertha Katz

Gaby Vucurevic

Good food, service is good. Great gluten free options. Will definitely come back!

michelle andrade

This place has the best customer service. They are amazing. And their gluten free buns top all!

Lynn Sweet

Lots of options, and they have a dedicated fryer (Pitas are baked in a separate oven!)

Sabina Z

Food was great! They have a delicious gluten-free pizza and the portion of salad was huge! Highly recommend it!

Natalie Smoel

This restaurant is amazing! I left very happy and very full. The meals are a really decent size and the service was great. Our server Ethan was very helpful and helped me in fulfilling my allergy request for gluten free. The food was full of flavour! I have just returned from Vietnam myself and this was the best Vietnamese meal I have ever had. I highly recommended and look forward to returning in the near future. Shout out to our server Ethan, wonderful service and very attentive and helpful.

Melissa M

My parents starting taking me to OSF when I was a child and we have gone as a family throughout the years and it has always been a favorite. We went for the first time since Covid expecting a delicious meal and we were sorely disappointed. I am now gluten free and the GF pasta was hard and basically not edible. The regular pasta meal that my family member ate they said was lacking in flavor and didn't taste the same, it was a smaller portion and the bread was flat and dry. It was $50 for two meals.

Lawson Murphy

Super chill and awesome place to have a beer and a sandwich. Definitely worth a visit. You get definite Island Vibe the music and the conversation. Gluten-free options are here and delicious

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Carrie Kozuma

My daughter just got a new job so I brought her and her husband here for lunch we've been to this restaurant many many times and usually we don't ever have a problem with the food she was given ice cream at the end to congratulate her if you've never been to this restaurant go you'll love it they have something for everyone if I remember correctly they also can make entrees gluten free

Amanda Tjan

Really delicious and good service. Gluten free options which is always a plus ❤️

Cyrus Hoorfar

Delicious! They also had gluten free crust for my partner. It was so good that we thought it was regular crust for awhile! Definitely, stop in!! I got the BiggaSlice and it was filling and delicious! P.S. The cookies are homemade and the macadamia was amazing

Shuccle

DEFACTO GLUTEN FREE CAFE in Newport Beach! So, I've had celiac for a few years now. I love documenting my favorite places that don't put my intestines into a coma. This place is so legit. The quality is just as the namesake goes; SCRATCH. The manager Tyler is super amazing. Always helping out and ensuring a wonderful environment for every guest here. I feel welcomed as a family member here. They cater to allergies very seriously. That's what the world needs right now, and I'm all here for it. They made me a gluten free burger using gluten free sandwich bread. That's not even on the menu! That's how you know they care. Time to go taste test this beauty. Might edit to update on the flavor, but I've already had the pastries so I know it'll be delicious haha.

Lindy Wall

We had a delicious lunch at Z Pizza! We are from out of town and were walking through the plaza trying to find a place to eat, and met the owner, Luis. What a genuinely friendly and generous man!! We enjoyed a delicious pizza and great conversation and stories with Luis. Our daughter was so happy they had such a yummy gluten free pizza - those are hard to find!! We wish we lived closer so we could come back often!! Great customer service, great food, and a great memory for our family! Thanks Luis!

Annalisa

We stopped here for a quick dinner after a workout and it really hit the spot! They have dairy free cream broth and several noodle options including gluten free and protein noodles. The fried chicken is incredibly juicy and flavorful with the peppers on top! They’re generous with the portions, so you won’t feel hungry at the end of the meal!

Shelly Robertson

Staff was very helpful. I asked for gluten and dairy free. Had the delucious Salmon Salad minus the cheese, chose balsalmic vinegar instead of dressing. A bit pricey for lunch but I was not dissappointed.

Sophia Franz

Great place and delicious food! So many gluten free options can't wait to come again. :D

Nicholas Blackmore

The name did not sound promising and the location is hidden behind the car park of another restaurant - but despite our trepidation, this place turned out to be excellent for dinner. I had an excellent Reuben sandwich and my wife had plenty of gluten free options to choose from. Service was friendly.