Top 50 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Monterey

Greg Caliwag

Forget that this place is gluten free goods. It's one of, if not the best bakery in the area. Even if you aren't gluten free, you should eat here anyway because you won't know any difference.

K G

The crepes are great, I am pretty sure all of them can be made gluten free. You do have to pay a bit more, but I think it is worth it.

ForOurDog

Incredible gluten-free meals at a dog-friendly restaurant, THANK YOU Hula! Choose the Ahi Poki bowl or the Wild Mushroom bowl if you are looking for a healthy meal. Both entrees were amazing. Our Poki was a more traditional Japanese flavor and the Mushroom curry was almost a sliver green Thai curry style. If your pup is with you they have outdoor seating off the walking path for your dog to relax.

Emily N

Great, casual meal for a family on vacation! My teen (who has celiac) declared this the best meal of our trip.

andrew mulcock

Lovely gluten free offerings , as well as fish and steaks , with a fantastic view over the sea, watching the sea lions catch food.

Robynn Lin Fredericks

As a healthy-foodie type who is also gluten sensitive, this place was a fabulous find! All organic with amazing natural choices, for both vegetarian and paleo, and obviously, cautious about food allergy prep! Staff was beyond friendly and food was delicious! We will def make this a go-to spot when in town!

Donna Ruiz

This seems to be a locals favorite that we happened to find. But we were not disappointed! The food was very good, even offered gluten free pizza crust and gluten free spaghetti options. Also has a full bar if you want a drink.

Jon Simo

Best vegan/gluten free burrito I've ever had, ate it on the beach at sunset and it was a 10/10 experience.

Crystal A.

Best gluten free pancake ever and it was huge !!!

Peter Hutchinson

Very nice meal, nice setting and great service tonight. I can't remember the name of our server, but she was very helpful and nice, especially when going through the Gluten Free options for me. Slight error on our part regarding the tip, but our server was very understanding and manged to her the tip she deserved. Would be very happy to go back.

april

Gluten free pasta was yummy. I should've gotten the crab legs cut. Alot of seafood in the pasta. The crab fries were fried just right however the crab needed a bit more flavor. My drink was 😋 yum and my friend said her salmon was delicious. Prices are very resistant

DM E

Typically very good, but gluten free bread this week was stale

Elena Baruah

This restaurant came recommended. They did lie. The food was fantastic. The service was superb. We were allowed to choose our table. We were accommodated our gluten free order and vegetarian order.

Cindy Ziegelman

Gluten free friendly. Amazing food and they have a cookbook for $38😏

Skye

Great burger joint with some perfectly seared hamburgers, and a really nice staff and atmosphere. Excellent Gluten Free bun also, top notch all around.

ritanium

It's gluten free The food was delicious and the space was clean.

Péter Jumpy

The all you can section’s food selections was so delicious, the waiters so helpful and so friendly.My wife on a speciel diet no milk, and gluten free stuff, so they served extra sides for her, without extra cost!!

Catherine Yavorsky

What a gluten free find. The waitress/cook/?owner knows gluten free and we had a delicious meal. I had their homemade smoked turkey lentil soup. My boyfriend had their smoked Tri-tip with grilled veggies and finished with bananas foster. So delicious that I ate to much. Love the unique funky atmosphere of 60’s albums on the wall. I would love to attend when they have live music but alas we are only here for a couple of days. However will return tomorrow for some of the other gluten free items on their menu like borscht.

Katie Hazdovac

I used to really love this place. I have celiac disease, and almost all of their items are gluten free. They’ve always been pretty willing to accommodate me, and I considered this one of my staple spots. Unfortunately, after many times eating there successfully, I was glutened and got super sick. When I tried to discuss this with them, they showed very little compassion and basically hung up on me. So disappointing.

Joyce Larsen

It is always a pleasure to find a restaurant with a gluten-free menu, especially one that contains a nice variety of choices. I enjoyed my Monterey Scampi and shared a creme brule with my husband. I've already recommended this place to my gf family members. If you want to experiment with another dish, I love to find gf fish & chips on a future menu! Thank you for a lovely meal and beautiful views.

Mark Francis

Gluten free Awesome

benjamin busibenny

Great place for a friends/family sit down dinner! The people working there are really nice. Lots of Gluten Free food well marked on the menu. Dog Friendly too!

Kaileigh Bautista

We always enjoy our meals at MidiCi! Their meatball appetizer is super delish. They make some of the BEST gluten free pizza dough we’ve had and probably the best on the peninsula. I get the regular Neapolitan with the bbq chicken & mushroom truffle prosciutto and it’s perfect. The pizza size is nice too, good for sharing with two people or one hungry person (my hubby lol) the staff are very friendly and attentive. I want to come back for the tiramisu night next…

Heidi Cisney

Delicious food! Great service. Awesome vegetarian menu. Also had gluten free food, seemed like plenty of options for that as well.

Andrew Strawderman

Every time I have eaten here it has been a great experience. The stuff is wonderful and friendly. Didn't have to long for anything. They care for you. The food is so good. I specially loved their shepherd's Pie , curry fries and Sticky Toffee Pudding. They also have a excellent gluten free menu.

Meggie “Meggie with an 'e'” Mangione

Great portions and tasty bowls! 🍲 We grabbed lunch to go on the way out of town and gobbled it up! Recommend the California Bowl or the Ahi Da’Kahine Bowl! Perfect for my gluten free, dairy free friends!

Stephanie Beardslee

Really good! Loved the service. Food was excellent. Gluten free options were a delight. Best on the wharf. 🦦❤️

Ozzie Valverde

They make some great coffee and a delicious London Fog. Make sure to order the gluten free raspberry lemon muffin and the cinnamon roll, they are truly a delicious snack.

Mariell Rahmani

Absolutely loved it! I had a gluten free pepperoni pizza and it tasted great 👍

Gabriela Sanchez

A little piece of Japan in Monterey Bay. This shop has a ton of authentic Japanese products and food. They have great flavor and vegan and gluten free options. The service was really good and everyone was really nice and patient in explaining the menu. I would definently come here again.

DC Campanella

The atmosphere was good, but personally I found the food slightly lacking. I got a cup of lobster corn chowder that I thought was just ok. And a Caesar salad that was very good. Not to many gluten free options on the menu...

Sallee Jordan

All the times have been here but food tastes really fresh. I like I can make my meal gluten free and low carbs. I like they're different sauces. They have a few different choices, salad choices, and my all-time favorite spanakopita. Always a good meal when I come here

Chuck Garrett

Great pizza, garlic bread, service, atmosphere, music! And, their filtered water tastes delicious! And, my wife says their gluten-free pizza is thebest!

Nat Real

The smoothie bowls are fantastic - what a wonderful idea to add chia pudding and with yogurt 😋 Really appreciated their savory bowls as well, and their friendly service. Nearly everything is gluten free. Just wish the place were bigger but I ate there twice anyway and had a good time.

fre fri

WARNING allergies dietary requirements are not taken seriously, they served us nuts despite repeatedly telling them about nut allergy + gluten to guests with celiac. (!!!) Menu doesn't even accurately list ingredients, multiple waiters and kitchen staff got it wrong and I didn't realize until I had already started eating. Date night ended in allergic reaction and having to take out the epipen.

Lauren Menendez

Absolutely wonderful breakfast. Plenty of gluten free options and Victoria was so quick to help guide my family through the available options on the menu. Our food arrived quickly and was so delicious and fresh. Special shout-out to Victoria for her amazing smile and thoughtfulness as well as the cooks, bartenders, and all other staff at Schooners! A must-visit place, so go here if you get the chance!!

Miranda

Really delicious food, the gluten free menu is small, but the tacos are amazing. The service was wonderful too.

Alicia Baker

Excellent! Chocolate chip cookies are perfect. We had a pepperoni pizza and a gluten free pizza. Both were very good. So many topping options. Definitely recommend!

JEM Bug

Not only is this place gorgeous, the waiter Joseph was so kind we came back 2 other times after. Joseph answered all our questions, greeted us with a kind and wonderful attitude, and was all smiles. I can say the service here? Gorgeous. The food here? Delicious. The atmosphere here? Upbeat. The view? Breathtaking. This is one of my favorite restaurants ever! And if you’re #glutenintolerant they’ve got you. The birds are also the entertainers. When you tip, they get part of it too ;)

Angelo Dell'Atti

Premise 1. This is my first ever positive restaurant review. I do not have time to write reviews and only write one when I had a bad experience and want to warn fellow travelers. I loved this place so much that took extensive notes on the various dishes. Premise 2. I have dined in many Michelin star(s) restaurants, in France, UK, Belgium, Italy, USA. I am Italian and lived in France and Belgium many years. I am not a food critic, but know good food and know fake. I still remember home made pasta and sauces my mother would make. The above premised: this was one of the best ever dining experiences in many years. Food was perfectly cooked, the right combination of flavors and textures. Not too much salt and not overly thickened sauces. Just right. Perfect pasta, al dente - in the real sense of the word. The “LaPera” (Pear Salad) had just the right amount of sweet and fresh, with the candied pecans complementing the sweetness of the pears in an indulgence of fresh flavors. The Fettuccine al Pescatore (my choice), were perfect, the fresh fish not overly cooked - a difficult thing to do as cooks tend now to have the sauce with the fish prepared beforehand and when they “finish” it with the pasta it ends overcooking the fish. Hence you typically have more calamari which, because of its natural consistency, do not present this challenge. Not here, perfect mix of seafood and fresh fish. Delightful. The Tagliatelle alla Boscaiola (my son’s choice) were so good, fresh mushrooms and rich in flavor. What topped it all were the “Fiocchi al Gorgonzola” (my daughter’s choice) “out of this world” - the gorgonzola sauce (using I believe TOTL gorgonzola - otherwise it is typically overly salty) was en experience even just by itself. We later learned that the fiocchi were made by a local artisan in California. I did not know Maurizio, the owner, but got to know him through the evening, delightful and down to heart, and a real artist at heart. To my asking, he explained that he takes particular pride in choosing only first rate ingredients - I can only say that it shows in all of his creations. He was able to adapt for my wife, who has a gluten allergy, the dish she chose. Even her GF pasta (I know it is TOTL and the most expensive around - cannot say the brand to avoid advertising) was just perfect. In short: if I lived in Monterrey, this would be my go-to locanda - for a fancy dinner, to bring my friends, or just to remind me of perfectly made pasta! Bravissimo Maurizio and Team - come to open an Osteria on the East Coast!

Elizabeth Metz

The kindest staff and best food. Great music and short wait!! Cant wait to come back soon. Gluten free options and Non GMO the guacamole is fresh

Noelle Stanger

Surprised to see gluten free options. Excellent service, decent breakfast.

Lauren Hart

We had a great lunch here! I’m gluten free so I was excited to see how many options there were for me. I got the dolmades and they were amazing. My boyfriend got the gyro and he enjoyed his meal as well.

Wendy Brickman

We hadn't been here for a while and we were delighted to stop by recently and order a bunch of delicious sandwiches at 3 Mundo's on North Fremont. The super high quality bread and creative fresh ingredients make their sandwiches exceptional we believe! So far, we enjoyed the Mundos Tri-Tip, Tuna, Pastrami and the amazing Philly Chees Sandwiches. We really appreciate that we could order many choices of Vegan and Vegetarian sandwiches, too and loved the Vegan Crispy Chick n Milanese and Vegan Cubana Chicken. The Chicken Quesadilla was great, as well. We were able to reheat them the toaster a few days later and they were still amazing! They have a variety of potato chips including our favorite Kettle Brand, plus cookies and a great gluten-free vegan Cheesecake and Chocolate Lava Cake. We also love using the new 3 Mundo's app - so convenient. The renovated interior looks great too. We're looking forward to bringing their great sandwiches along for picnics on sunny days!

Daniel Klingler

I hosted a birthday lunch for 25 friends on April 30th and Lalla's couldn't have been more perfect. The staff was incredible both in advance planning and on the day. I was so appreciative of Lalla's for helping my friend with Celiac feel comfortable with her dietary needs. The space and views are lovely. Thanks!

David Joy

Loved this place with indoor and outdoor seating. Very good Italian food. Linguini and prawns, carbonara, nice. Gteat clam chowder. They have gluten-free penne. Nice portions and prices.

Valarie Nickell

Great sandwich options, lots of help from owner on his recommendations, had amazing gluten-free options, everything is made from scratch! Great flavors and great views! You should go! 😊👍

Kathleen Briggs

Benjamin Allen

Fantastic noodles. Buckwheat noodles are available for those who have gluten sensitivities.

Heather Carlisle

This place is amazing!!!! Right off of the bay and the food was cooked with love and style! We loved our experience at this restaurant and will be back as soon as possible. They also have GLUTEN-FREE options. 😊