Top 50 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Delight in La Jolla, San Diego

Nicki Ohrstrom

The best gluten free choices! The server was so fun & personable!

Elizabeth Ellis

Great gluten free options as well as dairy free since the restaurant is vegan too!

Amanda Smith

Awesome fried chicken and sauces Chicken also happens to be gluten free!

Lexy Donaldson

We loved Puesto!! I have a tomato and gluten allergy which is often tough at Mexican restaurants, but our server was super helpful and accommodating! The meal was some of the best Mexican food we’ve had, highly recommend!!

Joel N

This place is my favourite sushi restaurant outside of Japan. The fish selection is top quality. The chef has dedicated his career to this craft. He's amazing. Plus everything is gluten free, even the tempura, which is unreal. Try the salmon belly. It melts in your mouth.

Carla Argumedo

gluten free bread

Reza Kian

I love this place! The pizza is soo good and service is excellent. They have the best gluten free pizza options. Great brunch menu as well. Definitely recommend this place.

Steph G

Went on Mother's Day for a late lunch. Our waitress was amazing. She did mention the fryer is shared. I got gf brioche French toast and my son got the kids sliders on gf bread toasted. He liked it and hates when he can't have any sort of a bun on a burger. It's very nice and the kids get wiki sticks and they love those.

Amy Reed

We were seated quickly, no waiting. The food came quick enough. The gluten free waffles are amazing, I added bananas. If you're gluten free def worth a visit. The strawberry crepes and baked apple pancakes were big hits at our table. Service was really great, top notch, highly recommend

Marion Claeboe

Always great food! Love that they are gluten free friendly 💞

Gabriel Moise

This place is great and they have gluten free options. Karina is the best!!

Tina Stephens

Gluten free options Non-diary milkshakes available Vegan cheese too! The foods are AMAZING and the staff are super friendly.

Jennifer Hendricks

Excellent food! Great service! We also loved that they accommodated food allergies - child with egg and tree nut allergies and adult with avocado and pork allergies. We don’t have a gluten allergy but they have a gluten free dedicated fryer (and the fryer was egg and TN free) and gluten free options.

Robin K.

Great with Gluten free options. Even gluten free Key Lime pie for dessert. Service was wonderful. Sat out on deck with a great view. Very enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful experience. It is a bit pricey but really with it. I had the Hot Pot...it was very, very good.

Jorge Zannatta

They have gluten free options!

Spencer Carroll

Fantastic service. Extremely Gluten Free Friendly, our server was knowledgeable about the menu and extremely diligent to make all our orders GF.

Jodi Riis

Great vegan healthy food. It’s nice to go to a cafe where I don’t have to ask if there’s any animal ingredients in it, because there’s not. Everything but a handful of menu items is gluten free as well. The set up is very cute. Plant lined patio on Girard just into La Jolla. Not far from street parking. A few blocks from La Jolla Cove. Casual dining atmosphere, very basic. Cozy booth seating inside. It’s a small space, so if you’re bringing a large party, I’d call ahead to make sure there’s seating room. Everything is made by hand fresh daily by the owner himself. The food tastes great every time I’ve gone. My husband is a huge fan of Green Door because the owner mentioned staying up the night before Christmas Eve to make all the pre ordered Christmas dinners perfect. We called a few days ahead for our Christmas dinner last year which was shepherds pie and Christmas pudding. So so good!!! All we had to do was reheat the oven items, and reheat the Christmas pudding in boiling water. The preparing instructions were put on the lids. Only took about 20 minutes to reheat. Literally the best shepherds pie I’ve had, and my husband thought it was so cool because it tasted amazing without any animal ingredients. If you’re looking for something healthy, Green Door Cafe won’t disappoint. The prices aren’t cheap. The ingredients are bought frequently from local organic growers. A friend of mine has mentioned to me seeing the owner of Green Door Cafe riding his bike back to the restaurant with a basket full of greens. Which I thought was pretty cool. You don’t have to worry if it’s going to give you a heart attack or make you fat because it’s all natural nothing is fried. Definitely worth a try!!

Kaitlyn L

Went for lunch and sat on the patio. Plenty of gluten free options on the menu, the penne was delicious!

Meredith Pobanz

Super cute coffee shop. The sandwiches were amazing- specifically the avocado turkey sandwich. If you’re gluten free, they have gf bread as well! Highly recommend stopping by here.

Sarah Renee

The food here is extraordinary! The presentation, the unique flavors and dishes, and the quality! We get takeout often and also come eat in person. The ambiance is amazing! We come here for birthdays and celebrations, and always bring guests from out of town. It’s always a big hit! The steak and Caesar is delicious! Their burgers, fish and chips, and appetizers are all fantastic! And always great service! Highly recommend! Also, I am gluten free and they go above and beyond to serve high quality gluten free items and take food allergies very seriously.

D'yan J DeBruin

So happy they have gluten free French toast and it was delicious with strawberries and whip cream!!

Michael Kelly

My wife and I love the all meat pizza on Gluten-free crust.

Anna B

The best gf breakfast sandwich!

GlutenFree InSanDiego

Great selection of sandwiches and salads. Gluten free bread is offered for the sandwiches!

Heidi S.

Super flavorful and fresh poke and sushi options. We also loved the samosa rolls. The servers are friendly and attentive and there are several gluten free options. They can accommodate all poke options as gluten free with gluten free soy sauce. We come visit everytime we’re in La Jolla.

adam pierce

A true gem of Southern California! Family owned and operated since 1972. Discovered them after scuba diving 4 years ago, now we go at least once a week. Also outstanding gluten free options.

Veronica Hart

I had the flourless cake, my colleagues had the burger and Flatbread. The burger was a huge hit gone. I was told the Flatbread was good, it looked delicious, lots of cheese. The view was amazing. The gluten-free options were not listed and not a huge selection of what should be "naturally" gluten-free.

casandra miedema

BEST GLUTEN FREE CHOC CHIP MUFFINS!!! Tastes like the freshest chocolate ganache cake I've ever had. I wanted to cry. Absolutely incredible. You guys are purely amazing ❤️

Jeff C

We had a member of our party that had Celiac disease and the staff took the time to explain how they could accommodate. They made sure to clean all of their surfaces, change gloves, and then used parchment paper below the gluten-free crust to prevent cross-contamination. The food was great and I appreciate the staff taking the time to accommodate our needs.

Alyssa Nielsen

Cute spot with good drip coffee and fresh food. Loved the gluten free muffin I had (which isn't a sentence I ever thought I'd say :)). Atmosphere was lovely and calming, feels like a community hang in the best way

J. Warren

Fantastic dinner! There is nothing better than having Celiac Disease and being able to feel as if you don't. My husband, son and I dined last evening for our anniversary. To start, we the had fresh Cesar salad and our son had the jerk pork belly. I had the salmon with truffles, my husband had the chicken and our son had the best burger. For dessert there was banana cake and ice cream, for me without the cake, and my husband had stuffed donuts. The staff was absolutely professional, kind and understood what I could and could not eat. The great news was most dishes were fine for me to select. We added Nine-Ten to our rotation of local restaurants recently and I am happy we did!

Elisha Burns

The food and service was so great. Adam was very accommodating for my gluten allergy. Will be back!

Katherine W.

A nice dog friendly casual dining restaurant. Excellent food, fun beverages & a dog menu! I appreciated the sugar free mocha option and the gluten free muffins. The self-serve coffee outside while you wait was very nice. We had to wait 30 minutes longer than quoted for a table but otherwise everything was great.

Rajeev Ram

The waiter assured us that he understood gluten free and that all my daughter’s food would be made without wheat or soy sauce. Well 2 hours after dinner, she had been throwing up continuously. They are over confident in their understanding of gluten allergies- in a way that is dangerous.

Marie Rice

Always amazing! Sad that there's no more gluten free pizza :( but happy there's gluten free amazing beer!!!

Jen

Ordered take out and should have looked before I left because the basil and oregano were not on my pizza as per my order. Despite that, the pizza was delicious and I will definitely be back. Very grateful to have both vegan and gluten-free options! I had a gluten-free crust (I hate that we have to pay extra for this) with house marinara sauce, vegan mozzarella and black olives. Delicious!

Donovan H

Had a great lunch here while visiting La Jolla. Our waiter, Luke, was very knowledgeable about the menu and reassured us that our allergies would be handled appropriately. Gluten free options were somewhat limited but we were all satisfied. Would come again!

Galina Chzhen

SO MAD at myself, don’t be me, don’t forget to say “no cheese” when ordering veggie sandwich if you’re vegan! Ample seating, cozy, trendy, plant-based and gluten-free options including desserts (yay)! Their protein in smoothies is also plant-based — suits those who are lactose-intolerant. Couple outlets to charge your devices, nice music, some refrigerated foods and drinks, snacks, sauces, wines etc. Even skincare and some zero-waste products. The bathroom is nice and clean. My only wish is to make the menu more clear: what is vegan or can be made vegan. Not everyone likes to ask, it would be beneficial so people know their options and don’t walk making wrong assumptions, like my husband for example, lol

Izzy Tihanyi

Such a treat! Love the fresh taste! Baking at home keeps it hot. Also a great gluten free option.

Jason

Great staff very good drinks, great atmosphere. Lots of gluten free snacks too if that's your thing

Amy Garabedian

Service was phenomenal, had a wonderful experience visiting with family. I had looked at the menu ahead of time and didn’t see specific gluten free items, so I figured I would order a salad or something, but I did ask and they do offer gluten free pasta and most sauces were also gluten free which was a very nice surprise. Husband had short ribs which were incredibly tender and I splurged on pasta. All delicious.

Megan Hill

We had an amazing experience at Barbella! The food was absolutely delicious—everything was cooked to perfection. Our waiter, Art, provided excellent service, staying attentive and making sure we had everything we needed. They also had sooo many gluten-free options, which was a huge plus! The Valentine's decorations outside were adorable and added a charming touch to the atmosphere. We realized after leaving that we forgot to check out the inside, but based on the outdoor decor, I’m sure it was just as lovely. Can’t wait to come back and try more!

Jasmin Goldstein

This place is amazing. Their gluten free bread option is delicious and huge! Loved it. Always great service at the UTC location!

Jon Fredette

Best Thai I've had on two coasts! The service is excellent, timely, and most of their dishes can be prepared gluten free. If you're Livin' LA Jolla Loca, don't miss this gem!

Brenda Bridgett

As always, the lobster rolls are delicious. I tried the lobster salad for the first time and found it slightly disappointing. However it's still a good gluten free option at the beach.

Mary Wenthur

An amazing view of the ocean if you request to sit next to the window. We waited at least 10 minutes before anyone spoke to us while seated and it was very slow. The food was good! The service was okay, they had gluten free noodle options, but the most of the broths itself were not GF. the view was so so beautiful which made the evening so lovely! Not too expensive, lots of space for large parties.

M. Frankie C

Went here for an early dinner because I'd seen previous reviews about the gluten free items. They were out of gluten free dough for pizza. However, I had a delicious chicken pesto sandwich with fresh mozzarella in Gluten-free bread. The flavors were lovely. My husband had the meatball sub and was very pleased with the flavor & sauce. The bread was a bit over toasted & tough on the ends but overall a delicious sandwich. Our friend had a large pepperoni pizza that he was also pleased with the dough consistency, flavor of sauce and toppings. Will definitely come here again

Mark Sutherlin

Awesome gluten free pizza! A little pricey, but definitely one of the tastiest GF pizza I have ever had.

Liz C

Best authentic Pizza in San Diego, it’s like being back in Italy. And by far the best gluten free pasta I have ever had. Try the carbonara! The staff is friendly and wonderful.

Linda P.

DELISH! GREAT VALUE! SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF! PLUS, they were so careful to make sure my order was gluten-free!