Top 22 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in East Side Costa Mesa

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.

Healthy Bistro

2590 Newport Blvd Ste. B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Super convenient spot near hotels, perfect for a quick visit, plus amazing acai bowls that everyone raves about!

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Jillian Veltri
Jillian Veltri
The location is great! Right next to our hotel, within walking distance w gluten-free and vegan options!! The staff was very helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back again. Highly recommend!! Also the acai bowls are AMAZING!!

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The Crack Shack

196 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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With a fun vibe and huge portions, this spot delivers juicy chicken, unique sauces, and flavors that keep everyone raving!

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Lily Ford
Lily Ford
Amazing gluten free chicken!! This is the only place I’ve found that has gluten free fried chicken it was 10/10. Their fries were also great and they have some really good sauce options.

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Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice

263 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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A vibrant spot packed with healthy, creative options, great juices, and a chill atmosphere, perfect for a nutritious meal or post-workout refuel.

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Deanne Newton
Deanne Newton
This is my new favorite place. They have organic juices, smoothies using TruVani protein powder (which I love) and amazing bowls. No soy, no corn, no gluten. The macro bowl was fantastic!! Highly recommend!!! Please consider opening one in Redondo Beach - we need something just like this. I would be you biggest fan!

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Pancakes R Us

212 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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A cozy spot known for its accommodating vibe and delicious breakfast options, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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Richard Gonzales
Richard Gonzales
This is our go to place for a few reasons. First, my wife has celiacs so the gluten free pancakes along with the safe handling by the cooks above makes it worth it. Second, the food is perfect no matter what you order. They answer any questions you have and accommodate almost any requests for food prep. Third, the friendliness! The staff are great and remember us even though we may not visit frequently enough to warrant it! If you were just thinking about eating here, do yourself a favor and just go!

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Greenleaf Kitchen and Cocktails

1750 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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A vibrant spot with a diverse menu featuring high-quality, healthy options that keeps locals coming back for more, perfect for any dietary preference.

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Kiandra Hebert, Ph.D.
Kiandra Hebert, Ph.D.
Enjoyed this place. Great healthy menu. Lot of gluten free options. Nice atmosphere. Sometimes service is a bit off but usually it's fine. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you.

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Burger Lounge

279 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Morgan Engel
Morgan Engel
Finest burger in the area, super nice staff. Not only that, but they offer gluten free and paleo options. I got the classic burger and fries and would definitely recommend both.

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Mendocino Farms

450 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Expect a bustling spot with tasty offerings and great quality, especially around weekday lunch when it gets really busy!

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Mackenzie Cruz
Mackenzie Cruz
The food is always so delicious and great quality. It can get busy and crowded at times, and around lunch in weekdays, good luck! But they do a great job being careful about cross contact with food options. I have Celiac and they are careful about gluten free sandwich preparation.

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Chixy Natural

488 E 17th St B104, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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This hidden gem boasts healthy, flavorful dishes with standout sesame ginger sauce and top-notch chocolate chip cookies that impress everyone!

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Daniel Walton
Daniel Walton
Most underrated spot in Newport/costa mesa area. Their chicken bowl with sesame ginger sauce is borderline life changing. The chicken is clean and always juicy, no chemicals or processed food like some of the chains on 17th. I eat here nearly everyday cuz it’s healthy and helps me hit my macros. They also have the best chocolate chip cookies, better than crumbl. All gluten free too!

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Jan's Health Bar - Costa Mesa

250 E 17th St Ste B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Daniel Pappas
Daniel Pappas
Amazing food! Got the veggie turkey sandwich with gluten-free bread. Wow, delicious!

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Pitfire Pizza

353 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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With veggie-forward dishes and standout flavors, this spot impresses with unique offerings and a lively atmosphere.

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meesh yeesh
meesh yeesh
I am OBSESSED with the gluten-free brownie, like top 5 of my LIFE. I'm not often in a pizza mood & love veggie-forward dishes so I ordered the 3-dish veggie offering called Farmers Choice for only $16.50. The sweet potato was cooked perfectly and so darn tasty. The broccolini hit the spot. And I was pleasantly surprised by the cauliflower combo of heat and mint.

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Breakfast Republic Costa Mesa

410 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Start your day here for fresh juice and generous portions, while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere that keeps everyone coming back for more.

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Bob
Bob
Love visiting Breakfast Republic during breakfast hours. Excellent service, delicious food priced reasonably and served in generous portions. Great selection of gluten-free options are available too.

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Eat Chow

1802 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Charming alfresco seating offers a unique vibe, but watch out for the slanted sidewalk if you prefer indoor dining.

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Jen C. Bullington
Jen C. Bullington
Great food and really good at accommodating for gluten free eaters.

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Costa Mesa Kitchens

1750 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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With a variety of fresh and organic options, it’s the perfect spot for a quick and healthy takeout treat that won't disappoint.

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Emily Vizena
Emily Vizena
Nice option to get takeout last minute. Lots of options which I love! Everything from sushi, vegan food, gluten free, acai bowls.

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Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria

350 E 17th St #2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Shawn Rocha
Shawn Rocha
NOT GLUTEN FREE: Shouldn’t Advertise as Gluten Free. You cook your so called GF chips in the same oil as everything else that’s not GF. Good thing I asked. Didn’t matter though, got cross contaminated eating the GF tacos and was sick for 2 days.

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Crocker’s Cafe & Bakery

132 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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A total hidden gem with a charming patio and garden, perfect for enjoying delicious treats in a cozy atmosphere.

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Hannah Jenkins
Hannah Jenkins
Love this place! Great staff, food, and so many gluten free options

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Bangkok Corner

2360 Newport Blvd # B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Chris Ayayo
Chris Ayayo
The food here is pretty good. There are a lot of vegan and gluten free selections. Great value lunch specials. Service not always the friendliest or communicative, but for this price point, a definite standout!

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goop Kitchen

1750 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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A must-try takeout spot with unique, flavorful dishes and standout soups that will keep you coming back for more!

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Cassandra Hansen
Cassandra Hansen
Second time ordering from here and obsessed. The Japanese Sweet Potato soup is out of this world; one of the best soups I’ve had. The soccata is amazing as well. Pizzas are wonderful. I’m very pleased with all of the gluten-free and vegan or dairy free options. 10/10.

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Bikini Panini

1750 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Indulge in creative sandwiches and vibrant salads that are sure to impress, with options catering to various tastes and preferences.

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Valary Sanders
Valary Sanders
All I can say is WOW about the deliciousness sandwiches! If a sandwich could be called pure artistry, this would be it. The Coco Cubano is crazy good. And the Black and Blue Lagoon is pure decadence. Loved the Greek Goddess salad too. Can’t wait to try more! Happy they have gluten free and vegan options - makes it easy to order for a group and cover everyone’s dietary needs!

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Jack in the Box

385 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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AK Playz
AK Playz
They will make any burger gluten free by lettuce wrapping it. I love that.

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Poke Tiki - Newport Mesa

488 E 17th St a105, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Tim Farkas
Tim Farkas
They had a lot of soy sauce free options and most of the topping were naturally gluten free! They had gluten free soy sauce as well! We had the tuna and Octopus 🐙 with brown rice and it was very fresh and tasty! The spicy proteins are off limits because of soy sauce sadly. Overall had a nice experience and the staff was pretty friendly!

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Coffee Dose

2675 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
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Quirky coffee shop with adorable decor and unique merch, perfect for a cozy hangout that’ll brighten your day!

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Emily Anderson
Emily Anderson
IT IS super cute, LOVE the colors and vibe, BUT it's way overpriced and the food was OK. You walk up and order and there was quote a line of "newport-esque moms" n yoga peeps, then you have to find a table. It was pretty busy and the coffee was good, but small for almost $7. I basically got bacon, eggs and toast for $15, and my son got their waffle which is gluten free and DRY. Could definitely tell it was gluten free. I think they are gearing towards gluten free for sire and healthy ush, but it was just way overpriced for me and out of the way for me too.

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