Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots Across Monterey

Greg Caliwag

Forget that this place is gluten free goods. It's one of, if not the best bakery in the area. Even if you aren't gluten free, you should eat here anyway because you won't know any difference.

Brittney Codera

The staff was extremely helpful; pulled out the ingredients list to verify my allergies. Delicious AND gluten free. You have to get the flight if you are dairy and gluten free; they had four flavors I could choose from, 4!!! So the flight it was and my husband got the waffle cone because we could have that too. Must get flavor….Bee’s Knees, top 3 ice cream flavors I have ever had. This will be a repeat everytime we come to Monterey

K G

The crepes are great, I am pretty sure all of them can be made gluten free. You do have to pay a bit more, but I think it is worth it.

ForOurDog

Incredible gluten-free meals at a dog-friendly restaurant, THANK YOU Hula! Choose the Ahi Poki bowl or the Wild Mushroom bowl if you are looking for a healthy meal. Both entrees were amazing. Our Poki was a more traditional Japanese flavor and the Mushroom curry was almost a sliver green Thai curry style. If your pup is with you they have outdoor seating off the walking path for your dog to relax.

Emily N

Great, casual meal for a family on vacation! My teen (who has celiac) declared this the best meal of our trip.

andrew mulcock

Lovely gluten free offerings , as well as fish and steaks , with a fantastic view over the sea, watching the sea lions catch food.

Robynn Lin Fredericks

As a healthy-foodie type who is also gluten sensitive, this place was a fabulous find! All organic with amazing natural choices, for both vegetarian and paleo, and obviously, cautious about food allergy prep! Staff was beyond friendly and food was delicious! We will def make this a go-to spot when in town!

Trudy Barsness

One of the best gluten free cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had. Worth it!!

Donna Ruiz

This seems to be a locals favorite that we happened to find. But we were not disappointed! The food was very good, even offered gluten free pizza crust and gluten free spaghetti options. Also has a full bar if you want a drink.

Jon Simo

Best vegan/gluten free burrito I've ever had, ate it on the beach at sunset and it was a 10/10 experience.

Crystal A.

Best gluten free pancake ever and it was huge !!!

Peter Hutchinson

Very nice meal, nice setting and great service tonight. I can't remember the name of our server, but she was very helpful and nice, especially when going through the Gluten Free options for me. Slight error on our part regarding the tip, but our server was very understanding and manged to her the tip she deserved. Would be very happy to go back.

april

Gluten free pasta was yummy. I should've gotten the crab legs cut. Alot of seafood in the pasta. The crab fries were fried just right however the crab needed a bit more flavor. My drink was 😋 yum and my friend said her salmon was delicious. Prices are very resistant

DM E

Typically very good, but gluten free bread this week was stale

Elena Baruah

This restaurant came recommended. They did lie. The food was fantastic. The service was superb. We were allowed to choose our table. We were accommodated our gluten free order and vegetarian order.

Cindy Ziegelman

Gluten free friendly. Amazing food and they have a cookbook for $38😏

Skye

Great burger joint with some perfectly seared hamburgers, and a really nice staff and atmosphere. Excellent Gluten Free bun also, top notch all around.

ritanium

It's gluten free The food was delicious and the space was clean.

Péter Jumpy

The all you can section’s food selections was so delicious, the waiters so helpful and so friendly.My wife on a speciel diet no milk, and gluten free stuff, so they served extra sides for her, without extra cost!!

Lars Vinder

I absolutely love shopping at Trader Joe's! The store is fantastic, offering a great selection of fresh produce and a wide variety of healthy choices. I'm particularly impressed with their extensive gluten-free options, which is a huge plus for me. While the prices might be a tad higher than some other supermarkets, the quality of the products definitely makes it worth it. The atmosphere in the store is always pleasant, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Catherine Yavorsky

What a gluten free find. The waitress/cook/?owner knows gluten free and we had a delicious meal. I had their homemade smoked turkey lentil soup. My boyfriend had their smoked Tri-tip with grilled veggies and finished with bananas foster. So delicious that I ate to much. Love the unique funky atmosphere of 60’s albums on the wall. I would love to attend when they have live music but alas we are only here for a couple of days. However will return tomorrow for some of the other gluten free items on their menu like borscht.

Katie Hazdovac

I used to really love this place. I have celiac disease, and almost all of their items are gluten free. They’ve always been pretty willing to accommodate me, and I considered this one of my staple spots. Unfortunately, after many times eating there successfully, I was glutened and got super sick. When I tried to discuss this with them, they showed very little compassion and basically hung up on me. So disappointing.

Alina Prigarina

I like fish there and different sauces. There is no gluten free bread and gluten free cake. You have to wait in line to get seated. It is a popular place)

Joyce Larsen

It is always a pleasure to find a restaurant with a gluten-free menu, especially one that contains a nice variety of choices. I enjoyed my Monterey Scampi and shared a creme brule with my husband. I've already recommended this place to my gf family members. If you want to experiment with another dish, I love to find gf fish & chips on a future menu! Thank you for a lovely meal and beautiful views.

Gary Standke

Only a block away from the Aquarium it was a great place to get our lunch. Get your hand stamped at the Aquarium so you can return and avoid the entrance line. Many premade sandwiches to choose from as well as make your own. The gluten free bread was great and the sandwich was wonderful. They are careful to prevent cross contamination so it is made in a different area of the shop. The time from order to sandwich was only 12 minutes. The only seating is 3 tables for 2 outside on the sidewalk, but you can get your order to go and eat it back in the Aquarium cafeteria. We did get one of the tables and it was fun to people watch during lunch.

Mark Francis

Gluten free Awesome

Kat C.

Fantastic, fresh gluten free, vegan treats, and definitely not just for vegans or gluten free eaters :) The almond biscotti were out of this world. Cute little spot as well, just steps from busy Cannery Row

benjamin busibenny

Great place for a friends/family sit down dinner! The people working there are really nice. Lots of Gluten Free food well marked on the menu. Dog Friendly too!

Kaileigh Bautista

We always enjoy our meals at MidiCi! Their meatball appetizer is super delish. They make some of the BEST gluten free pizza dough we’ve had and probably the best on the peninsula. I get the regular Neapolitan with the bbq chicken & mushroom truffle prosciutto and it’s perfect. The pizza size is nice too, good for sharing with two people or one hungry person (my hubby lol) the staff are very friendly and attentive. I want to come back for the tiramisu night next…

Heidi Cisney

Delicious food! Great service. Awesome vegetarian menu. Also had gluten free food, seemed like plenty of options for that as well.

Andrew Strawderman

Every time I have eaten here it has been a great experience. The stuff is wonderful and friendly. Didn't have to long for anything. They care for you. The food is so good. I specially loved their shepherd's Pie , curry fries and Sticky Toffee Pudding. They also have a excellent gluten free menu.

Meggie “Meggie with an 'e'” Mangione

Great portions and tasty bowls! 🍲 We grabbed lunch to go on the way out of town and gobbled it up! Recommend the California Bowl or the Ahi Da’Kahine Bowl! Perfect for my gluten free, dairy free friends!

Stephanie Beardslee

Really good! Loved the service. Food was excellent. Gluten free options were a delight. Best on the wharf. 🦦❤️

Ozzie Valverde

They make some great coffee and a delicious London Fog. Make sure to order the gluten free raspberry lemon muffin and the cinnamon roll, they are truly a delicious snack.

Mariell Rahmani

Absolutely loved it! I had a gluten free pepperoni pizza and it tasted great 👍

Gabriela Sanchez

A little piece of Japan in Monterey Bay. This shop has a ton of authentic Japanese products and food. They have great flavor and vegan and gluten free options. The service was really good and everyone was really nice and patient in explaining the menu. I would definently come here again.

Leigh Brosof

If you are gluten free, I would not eat here despite the gf options. I ordered the gf pasta aglio e olio and my friend ordered the same dish regular (non-gf). My dish came out with about 1/3 to 1/2 the amount of food as hers. When we asked the waiter, he said that the chef does it all by weight and there was no mistake. For $30, it was an absolutely unacceptable amount of food. Even the server acknowledged it was a very small portion but there was nothing he or anyone could do other than for me to order more food at full cost. I make gf pasta at home, and it couldn’t have been more than a third of a box of pasta at most. They don’t upcharge for their gf pasta, but I would much rather a $5 or some upcharge and get a normal amount of food than be told I have to order another $30 dish to get a comparable amount of food as non-gluten free diners.

DC Campanella

The atmosphere was good, but personally I found the food slightly lacking. I got a cup of lobster corn chowder that I thought was just ok. And a Caesar salad that was very good. Not to many gluten free options on the menu...

A N

Nice views but place had a funny smell and struggled to find a tasty wine. Would like to come back to try the food though as menu looked good with gluten free options.

veda

really beautiful outdoor seating and yummy gluten-free options! go in the morning if you want them fresh, we went in the afternoon and they were a bit stale.

Sallee Jordan

All the times have been here but food tastes really fresh. I like I can make my meal gluten free and low carbs. I like they're different sauces. They have a few different choices, salad choices, and my all-time favorite spanakopita. Always a good meal when I come here

Chuck Garrett

Great pizza, garlic bread, service, atmosphere, music! And, their filtered water tastes delicious! And, my wife says their gluten-free pizza is thebest!

Nat Real

The smoothie bowls are fantastic - what a wonderful idea to add chia pudding and with yogurt 😋 Really appreciated their savory bowls as well, and their friendly service. Nearly everything is gluten free. Just wish the place were bigger but I ate there twice anyway and had a good time.

Kaden Austin-Lane

I got a gluten free sandwich. The deli is excellent and the convenience section as classic and fun options. I got some fried crab flavored lays chips.

Mary Nower

The food here was fantastic but what really makes the experience is the staff, who were friendly, accommodating and absolutely delightful. As a coeliac vegetarian, they were very accommodating and were prepared to alter the dish I wanted to make it both! This shows they cook everything fresh and the chefs know their stuff. Would definitely recommend, just a bit on the pricey side ($30-50 for a main)

fre fri

WARNING allergies dietary requirements are not taken seriously, they served us nuts despite repeatedly telling them about nut allergy + gluten to guests with celiac. (!!!) Menu doesn't even accurately list ingredients, multiple waiters and kitchen staff got it wrong and I didn't realize until I had already started eating. Date night ended in allergic reaction and having to take out the epipen.

Lauren Menendez

Absolutely wonderful breakfast. Plenty of gluten free options and Victoria was so quick to help guide my family through the available options on the menu. Our food arrived quickly and was so delicious and fresh. Special shout-out to Victoria for her amazing smile and thoughtfulness as well as the cooks, bartenders, and all other staff at Schooners! A must-visit place, so go here if you get the chance!!

Miranda

Really delicious food, the gluten free menu is small, but the tacos are amazing. The service was wonderful too.

Alicia Baker

Excellent! Chocolate chip cookies are perfect. We had a pepperoni pizza and a gluten free pizza. Both were very good. So many topping options. Definitely recommend!

JEM Bug

Not only is this place gorgeous, the waiter Joseph was so kind we came back 2 other times after. Joseph answered all our questions, greeted us with a kind and wonderful attitude, and was all smiles. I can say the service here? Gorgeous. The food here? Delicious. The atmosphere here? Upbeat. The view? Breathtaking. This is one of my favorite restaurants ever! And if you’re #glutenintolerant they’ve got you. The birds are also the entertainers. When you tip, they get part of it too ;)