Top 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111115 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Berkeley

Julie Mierkey

What a great find. We were in Berkeley for a show and booked this place by just looking up reviews and by proximity. The service and food was phenomenal. We had a very tasty wine, a gem salad, gluten free pizza and a dessert. It was the best gluten free pizza I've ever had. I can't wait to go back.

t fu

*If you're ordering gluten free, cut the line straight to the register*- they need to start your order first and this instruction is on the board inside so you're not breaking the rules... But you won't see that until you've already waited in line and you'll have to do it twice. Fyi!

Angela Kohtz

This is strange, but I feel compelled to warn anyone who will get sick from wheat and gluten. I had eaten at this restaurant with the understanding that it was “dedicated gluten-free”, an exceptionally high standard for food safety for celiacs and others who are very sensitive to wheat. The food tasted great! Unfortunately, this is not longer safe, no longer “dedicated gluten-free”, as in, the kitchen prepares wheat ingredients now after having previously kept them out of the kitchen. The weirdness is that there’s no communication about this on the menu or in person. I got the info from a gluten-free guide. When I’ve been to Los Cilantros, I’ve talked about it with the staff: “So glad this place is gluten-free and safe for me!” I guess they don’t understand that somebody could be seriously ill for a few weeks from this surprise. Suggestion: add a poster advising “not a gluten-free kitchen”.

Cecilia M

reliably delicious, healthy food! they have gluten free and vegan options, and even though I am neither, I happily order those items. Always clean and friendly staff! with a lot of different options for whatever flavors you're in the mood for.

Guadalupe Arbeláez Uribe

Great to be back at Jupiter! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the patio with heaters made it even better. This time, we also tried a gluten-free, dairy-free pizza, and it was surprisingly good!

Eugene Neff

Janet Lattin

Deirdre O'Shea

A favorite for over 30 years. They recently catered a family event with vegans, vegetarians, Celiacs, a peacetarian, and omnivores. Everyone was delighted and satisfied. Le Med makes it all so easy and delicious.

Patrick Varuzza

An lovely gem of Berkeley! Great variety of yummy rolls, apps, and sides. Friendly service will make you want to come back. My partner has celiac disease and the staff are knowledgeable about gluten free options and great at accommodating us. Fair prices and a nice atmosphere. Would recommend!

Lissa Dirrim

Gluten free taco, better deal is the three taco plate.

Sara Palmieri

Platano

Nonya Bisnus

Very yummy and wow the gluten free and vegetarian options!! Large portions and good for sharing. We had lots to take over after. 💗 Thank you

Frank Coleman

Charles Woodruff

Charles Longshore

Edward Smith

David Page

Lisa K

This is a staple for our visits to Berkely! They are knowledgeable about gluten intolerance and were able to help us navigate the menu. The pad woo sen and pad se ew were amazing!

Catherine Mason

Erica Liske

The breakfast tacos are delicious

Shailaja Bulusu

Really nice people and delicious food. The coffee comes in a cute large mug. They were able to make the California Benedict for me without diary or gluten. Not so great area of town, but very comfortable inside

Sharon Vibbert

Great vegan and gluten-free pizza with excellent service! Red Tomato Pizza House is my go-to spot for private origami tutoring sessions. It's never too crowded, the tables have great lighting, and the seating is comfortable.

Cheryl Roy

Carlos Purdie

Barbara Lopez

A'Maya Ettien

Smokehouse is the best classic burger in the Bay. They also have delicious milkshakes, and their meat is now halal!! My friend is dairy and gluten free and they have a gluten free bun option and a dairy-free option for the shake. 10/10!

Ariana F

Stumbled upon this place while a friend was in a meeting. Wonderful service, friendly staff & food was yummy! Great if you’re gluten/dairy free - thanks!

Maribel Gutierrez

Hello, I recently ordered your dough and I’m just so thankful you are in the Bay Area! I first heard of PASSIONE PIZZA dough from my boyfriend who goes to Whole Foods often and we both tried it! I was able to order the dough online as I’m hours away from Berkeley. I personally have not been to the restaurant but I can only IMAGINE how delicious it is! I love the dough please don’t ever stop making and selling! We appreciate gluten free healthy options with no toxic ingredients oils etc! Thank you thank you thank you! 🤤

Celia Ritter

N R

Great gluten free options and fast service

Tastie Cereale

Wow. Truly great service, and great food. Really surprised in a good way. I'd given up on any expectation of friendly or helpful service in Berkeley. But this place was a very pleasant surprise. I was dealing with some temporary dietary restrictions and didn't realize the dish I ordered used an ingredient I couldn't have until after I had a few bites. The manager (?) Keith not only offered to substitute, but even agreed to try my fantastic idea of using french fries instead of the macaroni. Holy hell, who does that? The best part is that he was incredibly nice through it all. We were all amazed. I just finished the rest of my fries and cheese, and I really hope they add fries as a gluten free option to pasta to their menu because it is delicious. I will definitely be returning.

Bay Walker

Attempting to eat mostly vegan I made an effort to stop by and got a gluten free BLT for ~$11.50. It had excellent taste and the vegan bacon was very satisfying as well. The take-home Caesar salad and vegan cheddar cheese was also delicious and could be an easy substitute for anyone attempting to go more plant-based. 👍🏼

Traci Caldwell

Monet Clark

Cafe Tibet is in my top 5 restaurants in the East Bay. I love their Ngoe-thuk pan friend sweet potato noodles with tofu and vegetables, which tastes so delicious and the portion so generous it makes me supremely happy! With their Himalayan seasonings, vegetables choices and take on fried rice, noodles, soups, and organic veggie dishes make unique and some of the healthiest Asian food around. I am gluten free so I can't eat the Momos (Tibetan dumplings), but every person I have brought to Cafe Tibet orders them and says they are scrumptious. There is an influence of Indian cuisine in some of the dishes and appetizers and their macrobiotic plates are also generously portioned and super tasty. No boring, bland vegetarian food here. I have been eating at Cafe Tibet for 6 years and the change to vegan was an enviromental choice on the part of the relative who inherited the restaurant from his Aunt who retired, but it hasn't effected the yumminess of their offerings. I have spent the past 3 years between NYC, LA, SF and the East Bay and there is a bit of a foodie revolution going on in the later, surpassing everywhere else. I read a list recently that put Oakland as number one on a list as best city to eat out nationally. I am lumping all of the East Bay into that category, but I would agree, Oakland, Berkeley and Albany have it going on. It's probably the influence of Berkeley's Chez Panisse which started the whole farm to table revolution using quality ingredients to make delicious healthy food. In any case Cafe Tibet is part of that community worth keeping on your Best of the Bay list.

Homer Johnson

Mary Redding

Cassie Brown

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

Nonya Bisnus

Very happy to see the gluten free items labeled

Daniel Kennedy

Esha Khanna

Got the achari paneer pizza with a gluten-free cauliflower crust and tandoori wings—easily the best desi pizza we’ve had! Crispy crust and saucy wings, just how we like ‘em. Definitely recommend eating it fresh here. Too bad they don’t deliver to SF, but we’ll gladly come back!

Jason Mc

Timothy Tremaine

Lillie Schulze

Joseph Burgess

Valentina Montagna

They have a small menu for gluten-free dishes, the staff is informed, just ask for it. It's fresh and fully vegan.

Domingo Dixon

Julian Chenault

It’s been 30 years since I’ve had Ethiopians food and was very excited to get a vegetarian sample plate and meat samplers. The injera bread was great and they had a gluten free version that was even better! But the on the veggie plate, the food lacked robust flavor and the cabbage and potatoes undercooked. The meat plate had decent flavor but the meats were so dry, it was not edible and the chicken tasted as if it had turned . So bummed. Nothing like I remembered

Sonia Palacios

Susan Winland