Top 35 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Central Escondido

robert keckhut

Great burger, gluten free bun AND beer. Wish we had a place like this back in VA Beach.

Joys Phone

Super fun little knick knacky spot. Kind of feels like you're in an 80's sitcom hangout. The ladies are very sweet! The food was quite good, including a gluten-free selection. If I lived a little closer I would be a regular- but instead I'll be an occasional visitor. Either way, I'll definitely be back!

Daisy Bandit

gluten free quiche and sandwich bread available

Jay Hön

Great gluten-free waffles.

Christine Delahunty

Was searching for a specific gluten free item, and was striking out everywhere. Stopped by here (first time) and low and behold, they had it!! Saving Christmas with the mix I need to make my gluten free gingerbread. Thanks Jimbos!

Jeff Lane

I've been coming for years. My favorite place to get a sandwich! And gelato, of course. A few gluten free pastries baked daily, great tea selection, and good coffee. Not easy for large groups but great for small get togethers. Order ahead on their site or by phone. Really friendly staff ever time.

Harley McCall

4 words: gluten free French toast! It was delicious. I hadn't had French toast in almost 3.5 years since becoming gluten intolerant, and felt great after! They also have other gluten free options and great bacon. We showed up right at opening, 6am, after driving 11.5 hours on a road trip. The kindness of the waitress and great food made for a great start to the day :)

Aneesa Baker

Casual creative and delicious. This is our new favorite escondido eatery. We can take our pup. The menu is varied, unique and well executed. My fave is the camaron taco. My husband loves the chili relleno taco. They have vegan, gluten free items.

Ingrid Rainey

Delicious gluten-free and celiac friendly. Impeccable gluten-free food and service. Love the Beautiful surroundings as well. Love this place!

Mina Rahimi

Gluten free margarita pizza was awesome! Best gluten free crust.

Robert Berry

Gluten free menu, I can't eat there bread and that really socks , I can't have gluten My chicken parmesan dish was excellent 😋

Jennifer Ables

OMG, just SO GOOD! My friend and I stopped here on our way to Temecula - it's really hard to find vegan food as is, but GOOD vegan food is impossible UNTIL NOW! We shared the guac which was outstanding! Then when our food came, our jaws hit the floor! Beautiful presentation and huge portions! My friend got a burrito the size of her head lol and I got the Gordita Plate (Gluten Free option) and added cheese and sour cream. I don't have words to describe how delicious everything was! The cucumber drink was so refreshing and the horchata was perfectly sweet as my liquid dessert. I can't wait to go back!

Deviant Exposure

Omg!!! This place was beyond amazing. Not only do they have an extensive gluten-free menu available, But they're also incredibly friendly, and professional. The chef even caught one of the items that was listed on the gluten-free menu, had been recently changed, and was no longer safe. I absolutely appreciate the due diligence for my concern. I had the yakisoba with gluten free noodles, which typically, for gluten-free does not come with a sauce. But their black miso glaze that they use on their salmon, was an absolutely perfect substitute. The flavor was incredible, as was everything else. I don't live in the area, but I guarantee that when I do come around here. I will be back. You can lay money on that

Suzanne

Good food, good service. Helpful that gluten free pasta was available.

Queen Rayna

Double check your ticket/ check before paying. My family and I visited this place last week while in town and noticed that our bill was incorrect and when I asked for them to change it, the guy argued saying it was the correct prices. I had to show him the menu and it was only then he changed it. If they make this “ mistake “ with every patron it can definitely add up for them. On the other hand this place was pretty busy and is favored by a lot of locals which we can see why. The menu is huge and offers many Asian cuisines from mostly Vietnamese, some Chinese, some Thai and even a couple Filipino dishes and is even vegan & gluten free friendly. Half my family is vegan so this is a great place for both omnis and vegans due to their options. Since it was listed as a Vietnamese restaurant and saw the menu was mostly Vietnamese Cuisine, we all just got different Phos and I love that they have a true pho flavor soup that was made with veggies and the traditional pho spices. It was tasty and packed with fresh veggies BUT it was definitely on the sweeter side. Even the broth felt sticky after it spilled a little on the table. I’m not sure if this is the norm here or just that day that they put way too much rock sugar in their broth but either way it was too much for me.

MELODY MCGILL

Thank you for the gluten free crust.

Ralph Bender

It was early for a Wednesday dinner so there were few cars in the lot. And the way the place looks, we almost turned away, but decided to take a chance. Boy we’re glad we did. The food and the service were great! Three of our party had gluten free sandwiches, the one cook in our group smelled the fried chicken upon entry, and it lived up to his expectations. Get a slice of pie for dessert. They’re home made, including the whipped cream.

Kelly

Very good gluten free crust pizza!

Kaye P

The selection of gluten-free pastries was fantastic. Also, I’ve never had a ginger turmeric latte, but I’d certainly come back just for that.

Sare

The See-Yew is soooooo gooooood! They have a gluten free version (no soy sauce or maybe they use tamari?). Careful when you choose on the spicy scale, we ordered a 5 outr of 10 and could barely finish the first time. The second visit we got 1/10 and it wasn't spicy at all. We also liked the satay and Thai iced tea. Our server was very efficient and kind. We will be back again for sure.

Uma Senthil

Fantastic food! They a good variety of pizzas. We loved authentic Indian flavors like tikka chicken pizza. They also have gluten free, vegan options. Really loved this place.

Anthony Layos

Great place for a drink / meal . They offer gluten free pizza options! Awesome Layout for seating indoor and outdoor, highly recommended for a lunch spot/after work chill spot.

Cynthia Kiesel

Lots of GF options.

ForOurDog

Please be careful what you order, their brisket or BBQ, or both, are marinated or cooked in something that eliminates the gluten free option. We are not sure which entree was the culprit, please double check how the meat is cooked when you order. Besides our GF reaction, go with the St. Louis BBQ sauce, their house sauce is bland. Adding brisket to the salad was a good option, but the brisket was cold, so it did not add to the greens. We absolutely enjoyed the cole slaw, perfectly flavored and just wet enough. We were split with the BBQ, it was average, nothing memorable, just filling.

Rusty C

The food was good, portions pretty good. Our waitress wasn't super outgoing, but she wasn't negative or rude. And she was gracious in the face of our gluten free requests. I'd go again if I'm in town and get a hankering for middle eastern food.

Robert Barnes

Pizza 22 is a local gem offering delicious pizza and exceptional gelato. The pizza here is not only good but also reasonably priced, making it a great option for a casual meal. One of the standout features is their unique flavors, which add an exciting twist to the traditional pizza experience. Whether you're a fan of classic margherita or adventurous toppings, Pizza 22 has something for everyone. The gluten free crust is great as well. The gelato is a must-try; it's creamy, flavorful, and the perfect dessert to round off your meal. What truly sets Pizza 22 apart, however, is the friendly service. The staff are warm, welcoming, and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience from start to finish. If you're looking for a cozy place with tasty food and excellent service, Pizza 22 is definitely worth a visit.

J Bainto

Cozy and rustic cafe in the heart of Escondido. Vegan and Gluten-free friendly food. Wi-Fi available for that cafe work/study time. Friendly staff and local merch, art, coffees, and teas.

Dan Mc

Yummy baked goods and drinks. Some good gluten free options, wish they had more. High prices remove one star for me.

Brian

Disclosure: I am biased towards locally owned, family establishments. If they also feature well-done craft beer, I'm a pushover. Notwithstanding this observation of my viewpoint, Jacked-Up is a place that deserves our frequent and ongoing patronage. The Dragon fruit IPA is award winning phenomenal - note: I'm not a "fruit beer" person. I enjoyed the smoked porter for it's full-bodied mouth-feel and satisfying finish; I actually left with a four-pack. My wife, who practices a gluten free diet, was especially delighted by the quality of the corn meal crust pizza. The Jacked-Up meatball and pepperoni really pleased the beautiful carnivore I love. In summary, for the beer and for the pizza - ok mainly for the beer - I plan to frequent Jacked Up Brewery early and often when I'm in Escondido.

HunniBelle

Super yummy! Also have a gluten free option, which is awesome! 😁

Nancy Hunter

We’ve attended a few comedy shows here and they are really good! The pricing is great and pro tip, I definitely recommend getting on the mailing list via email because there’s even better pricing available for tickets through that. Also, seating front and center is best so definitely get there when the doors open for that. The pizza was amazing the first two times we went to the comedy show but then they changed the format to improve service for the shows and the quantity seems less and there’s no longer an option to customize your pizza. We ordered a gluten free crust to try and get around that but it was burnt and they were totally cool and took it off the bill. Finally, we wanted to order a pizza for lunch today and the hours say they’re open but they were closed for lunch. All in all I will definitely keep going back to enjoy the quality comedians they book at the Comedy Club and will keep trying to get that perfect pizza again through the pizzeria.

Kimberly Collins

My favorite fast food burger. Love their coupons and usually get the bacon cheeseburger combo. Great price and really delicious. I can't eat gluten, so I leave off the bread and eat both burger patties with the fries. It's plenty of food. Also, love their frosted, frozen cokes for occasional treats--especially when it's this hot. They also get food out very quickly whether ordering in person or from the app. This location is WAY BETTER than the one near Auto Park Way and the Target. It's run better, the staff are friendlier and more knowledgeable, and they usually have everything in stock.

Kimberly Collins

Really good "American-style" Chinese buffet food of this type. Food is fresh, servings are huge, the people are very nice and the prices are competitive and reasonable for today's standards. That's saying a lot considering how expensive eating out is these days. I especially like their spicy fish fillets. I haven't seen them at other restaurants of this type. I only wish they were gluten-free, but you can't have everything and fortunately, I can cheat with that a bit now and then. They do have more than one gluten free option (at least from breading; I don't know about flours in the gravies) which is really nice. I also really like their pork. It's not breaded or super sweet, but it has a very nice flavor. My brother ordered the Mongolian beef off the menu and it was good and fairly priced as well. I definitely recommend this restaurant. We always get the 3-entree serving because it's clearly the best value. Singles will easily have leftovers and families can share, making it delicious and affordable.

Anita Baranowski

Great variety of food, pupusas, Italian, sandwiches and great sides. Saw they serve breakfast too! Always delicious and great knowledge about what is gluten free

Dan Graney

Beautiful restaurant staffed by friendly professional people serving delicious food, we will be back!!! We had the mole, carne asada, and steak ranchero all of which were excellent! Menu has gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options highlighted which is very thoughtful. Eat here!!!