Top 5 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in San Gabriel

Rande Sotomayor

There’s a new caterer in town, and they are something special. Through my favorite chamber of commerce, the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce, I met Yonette Alleyne, proprietor of Carribean Gourmet, located in San Gabriel’s marvelous new Blossom Market Hall. To begin with, my family is not very adventurous when it comes to holiday meals. We were having a Friendsgiving dinner for 20, and I wanted something other than Turkey dinner (which we were doing the next day). Yonette proposed the menu, adjusted a number of dishes for our dairy- and gluten-free guests, and was very warm, friendly, and responsive. She even sent reheating instructions for our personal menu, all in the order of preparation time! Th meal and appetizers were fantastic. The one thing you MUST get if you stop by her location at Blossom Market Hall, is either a beef or chicken “patty.” You might wonder if it’s like a hamburger patty. No. It’s best described as an empanada with a flakey outside and splendidly seasoned beef or chicken on the inside - very flavorful and moist. The entire meal was a huge hit. The menu included appetizer-sized patties, zucchini and goat cheese tartlets, herb-roasted chicken thighs, rice pilaf, brown butter Brussels sprouts, sautéed butternut squash, and brioche rolls. Each item was a standout. I salivate just remembering that dinner! And everyone at the party loved each dish! Servings were very generous, and the cost is very reasonable. And Yonette and her team could not have been more professional and delightful. I can’t wait for more. I HAVE to go to San Gabriel’s beautiful Blossom Market Hall for more of Caribbean Gourmet’s outstanding, and just plain yummy, culinary creations.

Katy T

The BEST beef pho in town. We've been coming here for over 15 years. We moved even further away and it's still worth the traffic and the 40 minute wait to be seated. The fried egg rolls are amazing. And gluten free!! 🙌

Mimi Hsu

Loved that this was a vegetarian place that served Chinese food. We ordered so many good dishes that I was able to enjoy (even with a gluten allergy).

Serena Kim

This place is a bit different from Alhambra original location but still really good. Pho, Vietnamese coffee, gluten free egg rolls are all great.

Angela Kwan

Really cute place to lounge and go for morning brunch. Nothing fancy but it's great place to be yourself I got the breakfast bowl with avocado, potatoes, spinach, and scrambled eggs. I also got the best gluten free vegan banana muffun as you can't tell it's gluten free or vegan and it's not gummy at all. I noticed that I get more food if I eat at the restaurant than take out. It takes about 15 minutes from the time you order to it is ready for pick up.