Top 4 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Japan

Rosie M-K

Very delicious and super safe

Mel Griffin

Amazing. We ordered two savory and two sweet crepes and their matcha lattes. Everything was delicious and the staff is so friendly. The place is small so go early for seats.

石田惠子

My daughter found this place on Google while we were driving nearby during Golden Week and we visited. We were looking for a delicious pizza. They seem to sell gluten-free pizza, but we ordered two types of regular pizza. The beautiful salad, sourced from a contracted farm, is simply served with olive oil and salt and pepper, which is my favorite! Then my daughter and I ate the Margherita and the pizza (sorry, I forgot the name) that the owner developed and can only be eaten here, and we were very impressed. The crust was thin and even the burnt edges were delicious, and I regretted not knowing about this place until now, even though I live in Nara. The craft cola was refreshing and perfect with the pizza! Foreigners were eating in the parking lot outside, holding takeout boxes and saying "Good!" 😊 I will continue to come here!

K Myette

Amazing gluten free food! Very kind and attentive staff.

Sasha Simms-Rowan

I ate here no more than 20 minutes ago and it was wonderful. It’s difficult to find gluten free places in Japan, especially along with being vegan - This restaurant was lovely, the food was great and the staff are so kind, friendly and sweet. We had the lunch plates (where you basically get to try a bit of everything, everywhere should do that am I right?!), donut, chocolate waffle and regular waffle - Everything was so nice, I’m vegetarian and my partner is a meat eater, we loved all of it but had opposite favourites to one another so it’s definitely worth a try! Enjoy everyone!

Naomi Dadya

I wish to give gluten free places a high rating, and I would give a 3.5 if such a rating was possible, but unfortunately I don't think that my experience was worth 4 stars. 1. The food was pretty good. I got a bacon and cheese burger and it came with fries. Pretty decent, not the best I've had. Frozen fries (nothing bad, just not special) that could've used more salt (no salt shaker on the table), burger that was juicy (a plus) but well done (disappointing but maybe that's how the Japanese like it?), barely any ketchup to dip and no sauce in the other container. The bun was very good, the highlight of the burger. 2. If you don't get a drink you must add 400 yen, which drives the cost even higher. 3. The location is not bad, but still 10+ minutes from the train station, so plan to arrive before leaving Nara (do keep in mind that they close at 5). 4. I just am disappointed with the quantity based on the price - I understand gluten free food and western food cost more but if I'm paying a higher price tag I would've appreciated a more generous serving of fries and sauces. I wasn't even offered a napkin.... (EDIT: I did see they provide more salt and sauces next to the bathroom, it was hidden, not advertised or given by default like many restaurants).

Anne Namuth

The pizza is not gluten free … but there are several GF choices. I had the shrimp risotto — really good.

Courtney Radmall

100% gluten free and vegan donut shop. Everything was so delicious. They also sell gluten free ramen packs that are nice to have on the go just in case.

Mechi Barrón

Café planet is a gluten free paradise in Kyoto. Food is very good. I really enjoyed their cookies. The only bad thing is that they are only cash..

Say T.

I wish there were more stores like this because it's gluten-free. The restaurant is stylish and the food is delicious.

Liliane Lapointe

Very good gluten free crepes ! Had the ham with onions : so yummy!

J G

Showed coeliac card and was assured it would be fine but later found out they were unable to accomodate due to cross contamination.

A.

Delicious taco bowl, perfectly seasoned and it was gluten free which is hard to find in Japan! There are a few other gluten free items on the menu too :) well worth the visit.

Tad Ochwat

This was one of our favorite restaurants in Osaka. They had a great selection and it was perfect for my partner who is vegan and gluten free.

Corinna Finney

Very tasty food with gluten free options. The service is slower than the typical ramen-style restaurants where they get you in and out quickly but that didn't bother us.

Emma Lamomd

Really loved this place! I’m a very sensitive coeliac but despite the small risk of cross contamination I was totally fine and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I even ordered a dessert crepe afterwards seeing as the ice cream was gf too! Service was quick and the staff were lovely - I was informed that they had cleaned the plate they cook the crepes on but that they couldn’t guarantee it was safe - which was nice to see they understand the severity of coeliac and still try to accomodate! Safe to say it was well worth the slight risk

Ayelet Cohen

I eat gluten free, and the burger is a 100% beef, so I took the burger with salad and avocado (only after I ordered i notice that they have a gluten free bun) Was ok price, and the service was amazing It's on the second floor

Jody Lewin

Food was delicious! Everything was vegan and gluten free. We got the tempeh teriyaki pizza, miso soup, dumplings, and a rice bowl.

S Calin (Calin)

If you want to drink matcha latte in Kyoto, this is the place♡! Enjoy authentic coffee made by baristas Here Kyoto's second store opens in Kiyomizu-dera Temple. [here Kyoto Kiyomizu] ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ Matcha omelet 700yen Gluten Free Omelette Matcha ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎ Matcha caramel affogato latte 850yen Matcha Caramel Affogato Latte Filled with matcha sauce I went to Kyoto because I wanted to drink a strong matcha latte ♡ Astringency of matcha × bitterness of espresso × Saltiness of caramel sauce x sweetness of milk The latte that spread in my mouth was so delicious ❤︎ ⸝⸝ A chewy and fluffy omelet with a buttery flavor. Matcha cream and caramelized walnuts It's included and it's also delicious ♩ There are seats in the narrow space outside the store. It's surprisingly hard to notice, so it's a hidden gem! !

Ottília Illés

They have gluten free pizza

Charli C

Gluten-free muffins and a good matcha. Bit pricey for a muffin though. No gf matcha pancakes on the menu anymore 😭

Anne Namuth

Had a really good GF breakfast with roasted veggies - poached eggs - and sausage. It’s been hard to find a place that is GF and has veggies … so this was appreciated. The meal was big. But we are traveling today and won’t find another GF meal for a while.

Emile Mpenza

Slow service. They don’t know about their ingridients. No glutenfree options as said on the menu.

Miranda Rose

Yumm, so good!! Had a gluten free strawberry/cream and a curry egg sandwich! It was delicious!

Sam Stein

Bloom is hands down my favorite coffee shop in Okinawa. The coffee is amazing (brown sugar latte 😍), the food is delicious, the staff is so friendly and kind, and the vibe is relaxed and chill. They also have decaf espresso AND gluten free options which are hard to find on Oki! Thank you Bloom for being my coffee shop away from home 🫶🏼

Liam Apter

I would absolutely recommend this to other people who are gluten free / celiac. As a celiac I have eaten here twice and they are very helpful when making food that is gluten free. They have an allergy list on their menu which allows you to see all the dishes that are wheat free. Noting they do mention gluten as it is not a formal allergy in Japan. They do offer gluten free bread though! Additionally, they were able to provide meal substitutes - removing a certain sauce - to make it wheat / gluten free. However, do not worry as I have eaten here twice - October 2024 and April 2025 - and as a symptomatic celiac I have had no reaction to it. If you are vegetarian / vegan this may be quite hard to have a full meal here as most dishes involve meat of some sort.

Daniel Allen

Little oasis in the airport with tasty food and friendly and speedy service. As well as vegan, there are gluten free options.

Mike Crenshaw

We had an excellent time at niceness and I can best describe the experience as peaceful. The food is all organic, gluten-free and vegan and all grown on their family farm. The transfer of the ingredients from the earth to the plate is both meticulous and seamless and you can even watch the magic happen while you wait. The tea we had was perhaps the best tea we’ve ever had and the local honey used to sweeten it was good enough to buy from their small gift shop. A bonus was that a part of the proceeds go to increasing nectar plants on the island. Perhaps the highlight was the incorporation of nature into the restaurant and outdoor seating area which made for a wonderful ambiance that would alone be worth returning for. We loved the food, the service and the atmosphere and will definitely be back.

Matthew Ellison

Mexican is my favourite cuisine and this was comfortably the best Mexican I have ever eaten. The food was so fresh, with a lot of choice. Also gluten-free friendly options, which we found rare in Japan. The location is very small, only 6 indoor seats, so may be worth keeping this in mind. Otherwise, couldn’t recommend enough

Stephanie Grace

Lovely tea, great gluten free cakes, quaint relaxing atmosphere and attentive service.

TK Z

・It was a very good shop, I will repeat it. ・Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian meals and desserts available ・I feel healthy and feel good even when I eat sweets without feeling guilty ・It tastes and looks good, so I simply made it gluten-free.It was completely different from the restaurants I had eaten at in the past. ・I want to try the food menu next time. ・Personally recommended

siobhan sweeney

The chef and staff were amazing and friendly. I’m Coeliac and they were able to provide a safe gluten free vegetarian option. Came back 2nd night in a row as struggled to find GF options in other places. Amazing atmosphere.

Sara

The food is good, but there's a cover charge per person that isn't advertised until you get the bill. There's confusion communicating dietary restrictions even though they offer gluten free soba and some other items. Only one person is well informed on the allergens, and on a second visit she wasn't there so it was difficult and I was less confident. They also won't split bills.

めめ

I've been here for lunch several times. I really liked the sea urchin pasta here, which was also made into gluten-free noodles, but to be honest, it was bad this time. There were fewer sea urchins, and I felt that the amount was small. The female staff member also kept asking, "Would you like some water?" and interrupted the conversation. The dishes were cleaned up as soon as I finished eating, and it wasn't busy, so I stayed for about 40 minutes before heading home. Honestly, including the drinks, the lunch costs over 2,000 yen, and it's far from the station, so I don't think I'll go there again.

Aloma

We tried the "Have a Good Day Plate", along with the avocado toast with gluten free bread. French toast, and Petit Gateau, also gluten free and dairy free. The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were well-balanced. However, the Petit Gateau could have been slightly less baked to achieve that perfect melted chocolate center. Overall, a great spot for a delicious and visually appealing breakfast in Osaka with a lovely view.

ももの

A shop where you can eat stress-free sweets that will make everyone happy ☘️ This shop's sweets are "No, Milk No, Egg No Gluten." That means no eggs, milk, or flour! So even people with allergies can eat it. ☑︎Papa's Waffle Black (half 450 yen) ☑︎Vegan donut Yamabudo (280 yen) ☑︎Milk-free ice cream pistachio (100 yen with mini waffle) ☑︎Butterfly Pea Soda (400 yen) Waffles are made with rice flour, tapioca flour, cane sugar, and soy milk. Very chewy😳 Black sesame was released before and was very popular, but it seems like it's back for a limited time! The flavor of sesame was very good ✨ Donuts are made from okara 🍩 It's so moist that you can't believe it's an okara donut ☺️ This deliciousness is amazing without using 7 allergens! Ice cream uses organic soy milk to reduce calories Rich ice cream without milk, eggs, or flour🥰 I use soy milk, but you can really taste the pistachios. The plain waffle was more crunchy, so maybe the chewiness of the waffle varies depending on the flavor🤔 The white-based stand looks like the Mediterranean and is stylish 🏝️ "I'm looking for a souvenir with a cute package." "I want to eat gluten-free sweets" “I want to enjoy sweets even if I have allergies.” Recommended for those who 🙌

Elisabeth Lopez

Not really Mexican - the taco rice is a bowl of rice with things in it (chicken, avocado,…) quite spicy and tasty - it was gluten free. Their home made nachos are also gluten free. It was good and quite big! Took the regular size and couldn’t finish it- I cannot eat seafood either and they removed the shrimp and added more chicken which was really nice of them. My bf had the beef burrito which was apparently very good - it has gluten so I couldn’t try it.

Paloma Olmos Q.

Excellent burger, I was able to order lettuce instead of bread (gluten free) and I was also able to eat the fries without repercussions. One of the best wheat-free burgers in Japan so far!

Alyssa Cameron

DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU ARE COELIAC!!! I ordered from here the other night (it was actually great food and super well priced) and then went to order again today and reiterated that I’m coeliac and it’s an allergy and the person said that even though it says ‘gluten-free’ it’s ALL IN THE SAME FRYER!!!! I was really disappointed because the person serving me the other night hadn’t told me this and I had a reaction and couldn’t figure out where I’d eaten gluten. Please educate your staff when someone is ordering gluten-free there is a high chance it is an ALLERGY and not by choice.

Steps User249562

Gluten free menu

Jose Hirsch

Mark S.

Tremendously good egg sandwiches. Also gluten free and vegan options, and the owner speaks good english.

madoka sonoi

This is my favorite shop that I go to many times 💗 All of our crepes are vegan, and we have a variety of crepes, including ones packed with vegetables and sweet ones. I always use gluten free options 🌈 They also have seasonal crepes, etc., so no matter how many times you go, you won't get tired of it♪

Atlas Light (AtlasGaming)

Cute cafe, fast service, and friendly atmosphere. Bonus: Had a gluten free banana bread muffin and choco chip cookies.

R Sullivan

Very easy to order Gluten Free food (intolerant). We used google translate and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The skewers were great. The cheesy squid wasn’t my cup of tea. The bacon wrapped cherry tomatoes and Camembert were delectable

Yuli Ong

Incredible desserts! We were blown away by the selection of gluten and dairy free options with common allergens clearly labelled. Everything was so fresh and delicious. We'll be back!

Carla Chaverri

They have a gluten free menu! The soba noodles are not, but if you ask for them they will change them for gluten-free ones! In addition, the tempura is made from rice flour, they notify on the menu that they do not use wheat flour. It was very delicious!

Lemon King

A cute little bakery tucked away on the side of Enoshima station. Everything is marked as Gluten Free, which is very rare. Both clerks are very sweet. They sell massive gluten free ice cream sandwiches (which are delicious!) and packaged gluten free cookies - so you can stock up! Eat outside and watch the Enoden trains pass right in front of you.

Kristen Huber

Place is pretty small and only has stools, but besides that I really enjoyed my gluten-free lasagna

connect Japan

It’s a Nepalese fusion response/Bar. Vegan , halal and gluten free options are available. We tried chicken tikka masala and garlic cheese naan. And Nepalese beer and Nepalese dumplings was delicious. It was awesome. “Some low reviews recently. Really don’t know why? “ Friendly staffs and good food and vibes.