Top 47 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in San Clemente

Kimberly Mar

Really delicious gluten free deep dish option! Sometimes I am wary of gluten free pizza because it can be a bit disappointing but this was great and I was happy to partake along with my non gf family. Fluffy and dough deep dish!

MacKenzie Andrade

I come here almost every week and love it! I’m gluten intolerant and their gluten free breakfast tacos are my absolute favorite! The salsa is top tier. Friendly service and they have a drive through if you don’t have time to stop in. Highest recommendation!

Kate B

We came here last night without reservations and were seated immediately. Our server, Viviana, was one of the best servers we’ve ever had. I am gluten free and she guided me through the menu and told me what I could or couldn’t have. I ordered the Mahi tacos and she had the chef do a lettuce wrap for me! It was excellent. We also had the flan which was out of this world. Wish we lived here because we would be here all the time!

Hannah I

So exciting to see a gf/dairy free/refined sugar free ice cream in the area :) This ice cream is good for what it is. I feel like the flavors I tried were really overwhelmed by the flavor of coconut, and honestly could benefit from some salt to round the flavors out, just from a culinary perspective. The shop was very cute and clean, but the staff seemed to have limited knowledge about the flavors and struggled to tell me about the flavors I asked about (ex. She had no idea what was in the tropical blend…and a lot of I don’t knows, which was too bad since this was my first time here! Not really ideal, given this place seems to focus on allergens and dietary restrictions. Not the end of the world though haha I’d give it another try if I were down in the area! It’s nice to have this option and not be worried about gluten cross contamination :)

Darrel Hauk

Gluten free pizza is the best

Singing with Lauren

Great coffee! They have a couple gluten free bakery options as well as some refrigerated ones. Love coming here to work or hang.

Dory Bryant

My son has a gluten allergy, so we try to all be gluten free with him as much as possible. Pizza Port’s gf pizza is the best we’ve had.

Elise Ver Haar

I really want to like this place more, but cannot justify spending my money here. I'll start by saying that all the employees I've encountered here were polite and friendly. Online ordering was a big issue. Every time I have ordered online, my pizzas have been wrong or had very little toppings - like 4 pepperoni for a pizza where I asked for extra pepperoni. There was even an order where I received a pizza with no cheese (I triple checked, I definitely asked for cheese). Generally, I'd almost forgive this by just walking my behind into the store to order, but after seeing how they actually do things, not so sure it makes a difference for me. If you have any food allergies - run away. I witnessed several occasions where a patron asked for both pesto & marinara on their pizza - first, the pesto was spread directly on the dough using the pesto ladle, then the marinara was spread using the marinara ladle, meaning there was now pesto in the marinara, and both had touched raw dough. Hope none of you are allergic to nuts, because now that marinara has nuts from the pesto. Or have a gluten allergy because it's touched all kinds of dough , with and without gluten. Understandable that the staff can't change gloves between every customer, but using serving utensils for ingredients and trying not to mix things would inspire more confidence. Overall, it's pretty pricey, questionable food cross contamination issues, and just not consistently good enough in my opinion.

Doctor Bo

Very much enjoyed the sandwich. Tried the special sauce which was a unique addition. Very happy that they have a gluten free, and apparently vegan, wrap. But the bread looked really good too. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the turkey-cado. We will come on back and try more of the options. The pricing isn’t too crazy as it compares to a restaurant like Jersey Mike’s. I believe pictured is the #9 on the GF wrap. The turkey and roast beef were flavorful- I believe they make the roast beef daily at the store? Which is a cool concept.

MacKenzie Andrade

I’ve been here several times and never had a reaction. I’m gluten intolerant and their gluten free bun is so soft and not dry at all. Their fries are also gluten friendly and so so tasty. Highly recommend!

Maddi Leblanc

Great food, great service, and wonderful healthy atmosphere! I'm a professional SUP athlete and train really hard all week, so I never feel guilty having a meal here on my day off :) I love the SC Rice Bowl since it is soy free and gluten free!

Brandon Seth

This place is tasty with gluten free options. But it is not the least expensive place for a fast meal. For about 6 people it will run you $100 with a few drinks. The taste was worth it and my family enjoyed it!

Nick K

Living in SC this is our favorite pizza spot by far. Not only do they have the best pizza, the view is great as well. Their gluten free pizza is incredible! Also we had a issue once with a take out mistake and the staff corrected their error as they gave us a regular pizza and not GF. Thankfully we aren't allergic and it's a preference but continue to be extra careful or even buy a sticker to put on the box denoting GF.

Bruster

Friendly, and they had gluten free granola too.

Erica McLennan

Gluten free menu and a dedicated fryer for the chips! Great service and excellent food

Leah Olivieri (rueffinkiddingme)

This little gem 😍 the staff is super friendly, the food is awesome I had the avocado toast with balsamic and a over hard egg on gluten free toast yoooooooo it was sooooo good. I will come here every time I come back to this part of California!! So many things to choose from gluten free and vegan also regular. It was a true delight to have lunch here! Thank you so much

Nance Morrissey

Tonight my husband and I took our 6 year old grandson to the bar side of Fisherman's Restaurant. We had an amazing waitress, Kiara, who helped us get some gluten-free food for our grandson who has celiac. Salmon was not available on the bar side, but she spoke with the manager and they made an exception. I seriously appreciate the manager and the waitress who helped make a little boy happy. His meal was delicious with carrots and broccolini and rice and a huge piece of salmon but she ate every bite of. Then, I immediately spilled my drink which broke and cut my grandson and me slightly. Kiara immediately got us both Neosporin and Band-Aids. We had a great time due to the lovely attention and kindness of our waitress. Please let her know that I wrote this to thank her for her help and professionalism.

Erin Bremmer

What an awesome restaurant! I would highly recommend getting the BeachFire Signature Ahi Tacos - they are so good!! Also as someone with dietary restrictions (gluten and dairy free) I found lots of food options and the waiter staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Also Edgar goes above and beyond to make sure you’re enjoying your meal and have everything you need. What an awesome place - I’m definitely coming back and highly recommend!

azeducator 44

This pizza place offers a good gluten free crust option. The sausage roll was also hearty with a great taste. Our kids got a traditional crust pizza that was also very good. It saved us nearly $30 to pick up instead of having our order delivered.

C.J. Reuter

Good fresh food with organic and gluten free options - slightly overpriced like everything else near Talega

Stephanie Bilovsky

These are my favorite tacos anywhere ever. I'm gluten free so I appreciate the corn tortillas!

Jenna Nelson

Delicious in every sense! Love that they have yummy gluten free options. Friendly workers but takes 5 years to get food… so if you’re in a rush, it’s not the spot lol.

Ari Freidman

Great place for someone vegan and gluten intolerant. I had an açaí bowl regular size and it was very generous, full of fresh fruit and gluten free granola which made it sweeter. The açaí itself was pretty sweet on its own so I would probably not take the granola next time. The açaí was the correct consistency. Not completely frozen like some places serve it but very cold like a thick smoothie which is how it should be served. Service was great, nice chilled vibe and you can tell it’s not a huge chain but a local business which makes me want to come back and try some of their other bowls, coffees and bakes.

AJ James

This is the best pho place I have ever been to, and I have been to my fair share of pho restaurants. My partner and I go at least once a week, and it never disappoints. The waiters treat you like family, the food comes out in five minutes of less, and it’s always so delicious. I’m gluten free and vegan, and it’s always such a treat when I find a place that accommodates that and has food for my meat loving partner too! Please give it a try, it’s delicious and this place deserves all the hype!!

Ari Freidman

I came to SC for a family visit and they offered we go to Jadore. We were a few adults, 2 kids and a baby. As a vegan and gluten intolerant person it felt like there weren’t many options on the menu as everything has bread, cheese or meat on it. I ordered the coconut and squash soup and it tasted like Gerber baby puree. The person there which I think it one of the owners quickly replaced it with the açaí bowl which was ok and also gave us a free muffin. I really did feel like he was trying his best. Also I wouldn’t recommend this for families with younger kids as there wasn’t anything for the kids that was nutritious apart from crepes with chocolate which weren’t what I wanted my 8 and 2 year old to eat for lunch. Overall everyone said the food was ok but not great. Portion sizes were small and it was expensive. The great part was the garden in the back and the French music in the background. It could’ve been a bad day so I’m giving this 3 stars.

Jerry Borlin

Great gluten free pasta

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Karen Wiscowiche

Food choices were simple and easy. Food was made to order. Our Son loved the waffles. I love that they used Lavazza coffee! The cappuccino's and Latte's were perfect! And their menu offers a gluten free bread!

Michelle Peacock

Highly recommend Avocado toast on their gluten free bread. Filling, delicious. Had it with hot chai. Cute shops around

Ying Li

Very colorful place for breakfast in San Clemente. Small place. Need little wait at peak time. Good food good service with gluten free option. Clean bathroom.

Karla Muniz

Really great ice cream, with a good variety of flavors including vegan and gluten-free options! Ice cream is very creamy and flavorful! Staff members and very sweet and attentive, always making great recommendations! I would definitely recommend stopping by and trying the Cherry Swirl and the coffee flavor!

Mike Zaldivar

The best Chinese food, even gluten free!

Anne Watson

Best coffee in South County, hands down. Amazing views. And great gluten free almond cake too!

John Hack

Really delicious gluten free crust! Very friendly service!

Colleen Henn

The food here is so delicious!!! lots of vegan/ gluten free options. Very accommodating and friendly. Covid-safe too, with outside dining 💙

John Torrijos

We went to this location for the first time today. The service was great and they were very helpful making my wife’s gluten free sandwich. My wife has a gluten allergy so food prep has to be safe so she doesn’t get sick. They did a great job and the sandwiches were delicious.

Eckl Kids

The brisket chilaquiles were excellent!!! I never write reviews but it was just too good not to. I am gluten free and they were super mindful about my food allergies too!

Donna Karson

THE BEST gluten free pizza around! Lots of other good stuff too, but the gluten free pizza is a gift after searching everywhere for a good one. Thanks Romanos!

Amos Smith (Mo)

Classic diner joint. I love the vinyl covered bar stools and SoCal/Americana murals. Legit burger with an outstanding gluten free bun option. My go to stop between OC/LA and San Diego. Out of dozens of stops they only messed the order up only once and immediately made things right.

Barbara Lesneski

Great everything here at this restaurant. They have friendly staff and have "gluten free" options for my severe allergic reactions !!!!! So grateful to have options here... And the waiter always checks with the cook! GO HERE....... Thank you

Cory Edwards

Some of the best food I’ve ever bought right on a beach. Fantastic acai bowls and Venezuelan Arepas. I appreciate the gluten free options. The breakfast burrito was a hit as was the gluten free waffle. We thought it would be just a couple of GF toaster waffles, but it was a big Belgian waffle with lots of fruit.

Benjamin Richard

The Tom Kha soup is the perfect amount of sour. All the dishes were great. If you like it spicy, ask for the spice rack. Many gluten-free options.

Eric Kremin

Gluten free bread options! Super good food

Levi Belnap

Great spot! And great gluten free granola!

Mia S.

I love their ice-cream, it's gluten and sugar free. I have gluten and sugar intolerance and that's the only ice-cream I can eat and not get a reaction to it. Love it!

Go Exploring Again

Favorite place in San Clemente! This hidden gem is gorgeous inside. Great service, amazing flavors, great with substitutions, gluten free, vegetarian, or anything you need! *Everything* we have tried is so good. We bring all our out of town guests here! Our favs include the Ribeye Saltado, Inka Special with chicken, fried plantains, empanadas are heavenly! Cocktails are on pointe, and they have "secret" space... ask for details! Ditch the Del Mar standards, make this your next stop!