Top 9 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Northern Montana and Santa Monica

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

Erin McKenna’s Bakery

1415 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchVeganOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Shockingly less then average- gluten, dairy, egg, soy and taste free. I would have said something but since we came here for a happy occasion I just left to never come back.

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Modern Bread and Bagel

1511 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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BagelsVegan OptionsBread Items100% GFCafeBakeryDessertsDeliveryVeganSandwichesSeparate GF MenuSeparate OvenDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceTake AwayKnowledgeable StaffBreakfastDonutsBrunchLunchOutdoor Seating
Discover a cozy spot where amazing baked goods and sandwiches redefine the gluten-free experience, making each visit a delightful treat.

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Malia Faith
Malia Faith
Gluten free bagels in Santa Monica

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Dedicated gluten-free menu

Rosti Tuscan Kitchen - Santa Monica

931 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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Salad BarSeafoodItalianPizzaVegan OptionsDeliveryDinnerKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegetarian OptionsPastaBrunchPet FriendlyBread Items
A fantastic spot with a diverse menu, great ambience, and easy parking that locals love for its top-notch service and memorable meals.

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Andrew Lee
Andrew Lee
Awesome neighborhood restaurant. Love their gluten free pizza. Nice touch to have outdoor heat lamps.

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Bardonna

1601 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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BreakfastLunchBrunchBakeryCafeDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant
A vibrant spot with quick service, outdoor seating, and a cool vibe makes it a great choice for a laid-back brunch or coffee catch-up.

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Michele Winchell
Michele Winchell
Incredible breakfast experience. Fun atmosphere, ordervat the countercand they bring the food out to you. Our food was fantastic and came out quickly. Nice gluten free bread option which is in my pictures. Coffee was outstanding and the carrot juice was the perfect blend of ingredients. I am from Nebraska here visiting friends. This was their first time there and we all agree it was a great experience and would go back again.

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Kreation Kafe & Juicery

1023 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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BreakfastLunchBrunchCafeDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
With an abundance of vegan and non-vegan options and a chill vibe, it’s perfect for enjoying fresh juices and great people-watching.

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Hen M
Hen M
Been coming here every Sunday for years, after our early morning swim (see previous good reviews). It’s never too busy and service is usually good, and the food is always the same and tasty. They also do a tasty gluten free baguette. The matcha latte is terrible. They use cooking matcha instead of ceremonial, so it’s a greeny poo colour, instead of bright green and it tastes vile. They add sweet vanilla powder to it to make it taste better, which to me tastes sickly. Coffee is very good. Unfortunately, something odd has happened with the staff lately. Firstly there’s never an issue with being seated; we’re there at 9.30 and there’s plenty of room. But recently we’ve arrived, been told we’re not allowed to sit down, then seen people arrive after us and be seated. We’ve explained we were there first and just been shrugged at and told to wait. We also always sit on a 4-top out front or in the back. Mostly it’s just the two of us, but we’re always taken to a 4-top by a server, probably because the 2-tops are in such awkward places. Today we were told we couldn’t sit at a 4-top as it was “rush hour.” I’d say 60% of the tables were empty, there was no queue, plus they’d just seated 2 women at a 4-top and there were 3 other 4-tops with 2 people. We pointed this out, but were told we had to take a 2-top, where people squeeze past your table and you get their bum in your face. So we left. So, despite this being our regular, we’ve now decided to not go here anymore. I’m not so bothered about where we sit, if it hadn’t been for 2 women just having been given a 4-top.

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Back on the Beach Cafe

445 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA 90402, USA
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Matt Hill
Matt Hill
Fantastic service, great honest recommendations and a friendly welcome from the staff. Food was very tasty - burgers can be served with a gluten free bun - decent sized portions at a good price on all the meals including the kids menu. Really nice to eat outside on the beach with the table and chairs in the sand, definitely the change of scenery we needed this week! We'll be back again 😁

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The Courtyard Kitchen

1211 Montana Ave #C, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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Ashley Sundquist
Ashley Sundquist
I've wanted to eat here for a long time and it was worth the wait! It's a really fun place to enjoy outdoor brunch on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. They have a few gluten-free and vegan options. It's quite tiny, so expect to wait for the restroom as there is only one.

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Kai Ramen Santa Monica

729 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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LunchDinnerAsianDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Katherine Meadowcroft
Katherine Meadowcroft
i ordered the vegetarian/gluten free ramen. few vegatables ( plenty of tofu, corn, & onions, a few pieces of broccoli)

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Prima Cocina

1405 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
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Thanks for having delicious gluten free options.. Short rib tacos are a must! Margaritas are superb! Staff great (thank you Vicky)

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