Top 16 Gluten-Free Sandwich Spots Across San Diego

Tina Tom

Great brunch spot. Great selection especially if you are gluten free. If you arrive before 10am. There's no line.

Wayne West

Get ready, food lovers! Phatties Bakeshop is not just a bakery; it's a culinary powerhouse that also brings you Phattie Cakes, Crumbinal Cookies, and Phatties Roasters. For over five years, their original concept location has been delighting customers, and now they're set to explode onto the Southern California scene with multiple locations opening in and around San Diego But don't just take our word for it. Phatties has racked up an astonishing 20+ local awards, from best bagels to best donuts, proving they've mastered the art of baking. And their fame isn't limited to local accolades – they've also earned 10 national awards, signaling their undeniable quality and innovation. Why Phatties is the Next Big Thing In a world where dietary needs are constantly evolving, Phatties is ahead of the curve. With gluten intolerance on the rise, this is truly a spot to watch. Phatties isn't just serving up delicious treats; they're setting the stage to become a national sensation. Keep your eyes peeled, because Phatties Bakeshop is about to become your new favorite destination for award-winning, crave-worthy baked goods and more!

Kyra

The service was lovely and as someone with coeliac disease, I felt very safe eating here (the server let me know that the original owner’s wife is celiac, and so that made me feel like they would have a good understanding of cross-contamination). The eggs and hashbrowns were just OK and the chicken sausage and the pancake that I had were pretty good.

Walt Dolinski

All I remember of Ike's is that I will be there to try all their sandwiches. Very tasty. They are all named after famous people. I believe I will get the Steve Jobs sandwich. Vegan and gluten free! Plus Very reasonable prices for the quality you get. Peace-Walt.

Robin K.

Gluten free items on menu. Staff great. Service on the slow side. Staff very good regarding Celiac diet for gluten free items. Presentation nice. Prices are decent. Food was good but ordinary. Casual decor. We enjoyed it. Would go back.

Danae Deleon

I liked the food and the staff was very nice and friendly, they seemed like they did want to be there. The food was good, there were many gluten friendly options. I also liked the drink options and flavors. the mimosas say they’re puree but it seemed more like a puree syrup.

Edward Hoefler

Always great food. Im.gluten free and there's a lot of great options for me

Robin Ayers

Great gluten free options with a well labeled menu. Our Waiter said everything that goes in the fryer is gluten free (fried chicken, potatos, fries, etc) Good prices too

Reetika Sahni

Good food and special gluten free menu

makenna hopwood

the sandwiches are delicious, staff is so so nice, and they have multiple gluten free options. big fan!

Alex Nongard

Excellent vegan fast food, many gluten-free options and a knowledgeable staff. Dedicated fryer for gluten-free food items for my celiac baddies. Gluten-free bun tastes gluten free, but that's what you get.

David Rottblatt

A very fun (and delicious) brunch. My wife had the gluten free french toast which she loved, my one son had french toast and another had a kid’s pancake that came out as Mickey Mouse which was a very fun touch. We asked for an extra side of Bacon they call “Man Candy” which has a lot of potential but was ultimately soggy and missed the mark, making candied spiced bacon (their attempt at it) isnt hard, they just need to work on it a little more. I had the steak and eggs which was solid. The atmosphere was fun and the service was great. It got extremely busy on a Sunday after 10, so try to get in a little earlier!

Carolyn Floyd

Laila Barnett

Wow so this store has so much more organic and glutenfree products available than most sprouts. The staffis super friendly patient and helpful

Henry

Great gluten-free menu and preparation. GF-knowledgeable staff. Reasonable prices. Great quality food.

Jessica Vroman

Pleasantly surprised when we picked this place last minute. Food was DELICIOUS (gluten free brisket sandwhich and a burger) and to top it off we didnt know there was a small little outdoor play area for the kiddos!!! Saving this location for the couple times a year we are in the area!!

Monet D

I have Celiac (avoid gluten like my life depends on it). Tons of options. Super safe/ knowledgeable about cross contamination. EXCELLENT service (shoutout Catalina). Steak, broccolini and mashed was amazing w the peppercorn sauce. 100% recommend

Danielle

I visited this cafe while on vacation with my girlfriend & I wish I could take it home with me! The menu was creative. The london fog is finished with charcoal. They offered a lot of gluten free items. I had the most delicious gluten free pastries here. The coffee was great & the cafe itself is very chic. The patrons were fun to listen to & mesh with. There were a lot of regulars. We ordered the flower child & the encinitas on gluten free bread. The bread was dense & dry, but overall okay for gf bread. I would like to try more of their menu next time. We will definitely visit when we come back to San Diego!

Jen Johnson

The food was wonderful. It's hard to find a restaurant that has good gluten free options that the kids and adults will all like. Our waiter wasn't the friendliest, but when there was an issue with some chicken that had been ordered, handled it quickly and notified the manager who was very quick to resolve this issue. Would definitely recommend.

Sarah DeBoy

I’m tellin’ you, this and a yap!! Bruschetta is prepped to share. $6 happy hour wine?! Lots of gluten free and low/no lactose options too!

Ben Sager

Gluten free items were clearly marked. Got the steak and eggs. Was very happy with the options. Server was very helpful.

E. T.

So you want/need a place with spacious, calming ambiance inside seating, as well as outside seating? You need to bring 15 friends?, well, they got you with plenty of room! ~Or maybe you meet one friend but have three hour’s worth of catching up to do? ~This is The Place! ~Where they have amazing vegan, gluten free donuts with chocolate frosting that tastes like a 5 star Michelin Bakery, haha!! Or maybe a beyond perfect raspberry square with a light buttery shortbread dough and perfection on the crumble topping which is not overly sweet that would please your Scottish Grandmom? How about awesome sandwiches, great toasted and cream cheese bagels, or Topo Chico if you don’t want coffee or tea?? AND Kind and cheerful waitstaff~Yes! We have been to many, many coffee shops/cafes around SD! So many seem to get their baked goods from Bread and Cie, which is ok, but super repetitive! I cannot say enough about this place. It is That Great! You will not be disappointed! Lastly there is a super cool little plant nursery that has wonderful succulent plants among others! There are also nice art cards and a small selection of gifts offered there! Enjoy!!

Mary Haupt

Savannah Delaney

Had an AMAZING experience here today. I have celiac so we came here because I heard they do well with avoiding cross contamination. We were so pleased with the service, the staff, and the attention to detail when it came to my allergy. Aaron and Andrew made sure that we had a great experience and that my food was safe to eat. These guys deserve a raise. It was also DELICIOUS. I got the backstabber, highly recommended. I’m so glad we finally tried this place, we are so happy to know this spot is down the street from us. Will 1000% be back!

Eva Pruitt

Literally the best place ever. Dave and Dan are so sweet and the food is so so good! They have gluten free bread too for any allergens. If Dave is making his homemade tomato soup, you HAVE to try it (dairy free!). Perfect for a beach day or quick lunch and super friendly atmosphere!

GlutenFree InSanDiego

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

Terri Arnold

Good, fresh food. Cheerful, friendly service with a glitch or two. Very much enjoyed our breakfast. Gluten free pancakes were so good I had to call waitstaff over to make sure they hadn’t messed up my order. (They had not). I wish the music wasn’t quite so loud.

Betty Obrien

Ileana Katzenelson

Alex was amazing taking care of us and actually going out of his way to bring dessert for my Gluten Free ice cream for her birthday!!!

Julie Antonic

So incredible we ate here two days in a row! Krysta was absolutely amazing and accomdating to our gluten free and vegetarian needs. The food was delicious! Fresh and flavorful, we enjoyed Mimosa flights, the acai bowl, Swami's breakfast combo, the vegetarian hash and several of their smoothies. Cool, relaxed and trendy location (we stayed nearby at the Beau). Krysta also gave us recommendations for great spots to visit during our stay and was right on with her recommendations. When on vacation, it's not just the scenery and attractions that bring visitors back---it's the people you meet. Krysta is such a great representation of how wonderful San Diego is. We are already planning our next trip back!

T. Ray

So wish we had one of these where we live. When are you expanding to AZ, Mendocino?! Lots of gluten free options and they have great iced tea. I miss it already and look forward to the next visit.

Lindsey Egelko

I am gluten and diary intolerant and came here with my husband who lives all things gluten and dairy :) the staff was incredible and was able to make me an amazing gluten and dairy free pesto chicken sandwich! I really appreciate them and the sandwich was AMAZING! Great pickles too. Thanks guys! I appreciate it ❤️

Marsha Weddle

First time there and plan to go back! Had a gluten free sandwich and it was soooo good!

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M. Frankie C

Went in for a late dinner and was very pleased. I got the Club giant size on the Udi's sub roll. I have a wheat allergy so finding a sub shop that accommodates this important dietary need is essential. They have the Udi's gluten free Sub bread (individually sealed/wrapped Just tell them you have a gluten/wheat allergy and they're sure to change out /use new clean gloves, knives so you don't have to worry about getting "glutened"

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