Top 38 Gluten-Free Pet-Friendly Spots to Explore 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!

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!!

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.

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!

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 ❤️

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

Michelle Wilson

Absolute casual La Jolla perfection! The open air and yet partially covered restaurant is the perfect beach vibe with decor that is appropriate but not cheesy. The food is awesome and the prices cannot be beat for the quality, especially in this area. The service is the real star of the show however, Ty is absolutely amazing! He went so above and beyond for us with the perfect wine and beer suggestions and then making sure that our order was gluten free for my sister. Ty was able to turn her crummy day around and we will definitely be back! Gluten free options, Taco Tuesday, craveable Traditional Ahi Poke.

Danielle Claudio

Great inexpensive place for breakfast or lunch with gluten free options! Yum!

Sandra Moore

Briana Songer

Cute market offering delicious coffee, fresh deli sandwiches, pastries, and artisan/speciality snacks (olives, nuts, cheeses, etc.) Great for picnic or beach food. Also lots of gluten free options! The owners are very funny and warm, which makes this more of a destination when exploring La Jolla Shores.

Pet Detective

Love love love! Great vibe, yummy treats and smoothies! Love their greeters, two Golden Retrievers! Their love and Devotion to their dogs is expressed on the wall of their bathroom with a collage of dog pictures. Love it! I got the date coconut smoothie. It wasn't exactly what I expected but it was still delicious. I also tried gluten free pumpkin bread and that was amazing. Please note that the sign out front does NOT say Seaside Smoothie. It's a little hard to find as it's in the same building as a surf shop.

Gina Britt

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Helen Orfonidiy

My favorite place for Mediterranean food!! Staff is very friendly and fast. Food is very very delicious! They have huge options from salads and hummus plates to pitas, wraps and bowls!!! Everything is fresh and juicy. Vegan and gluten-free options are available too.

Anna Rose Prokop

Best food I’ve had in my life. It’s been my favorite restaurant for 2 years now. Highly recommend it. They also have gluten free pasta!!

Ahlix Salazar

I stopped by Zentrl on Wednesday for an early dinner and was not disappointed. My server Abby, was so sweet and took the best care of me. I enjoyed their different menus they had as I could still order from lunch menu while also browsing dinner options. I went with the salmon bowl and loved every bite. For dessert I had the flourless chocolate cake (gluten free!!!) and was over the moon. The patio was great, filled with lots of plants and created a relaxing environment. I would recommend this place!