Top 13 Gluten-Free Spots Across Walnut Creek

Ashley Radzat

Sabrina was kind, informative, and very friendly. The food was the perfect size and the taste was excellent. We had the Korean Noodles with chicken and being somebody that is Gluten free it was amazing to have friend chicken options!!

Sara Cook

The beef dry curry was absolutely amazing. The samosa soup was also very good. I would love to come back some time. They have a lot of gluten free options as well.

Sabrina Britton

This was a fabulous place to grab lunch. As a person who must eat gluten free, I found the menu to be friendly to food allergies, the server was knowledgeable, and they took care to prevent cross contamination. The entire experience was terrific.

Sharon Murriguez

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Walnut Creek location of Third Culture Bakery, and it did not disappoint! As a long-time fan and customer of the awesome Berkeley location, I was excited to see how this new spot would measure up, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I approached the bakery, the cool window signage caught my eye. The colorful and inviting holographic design is a warm welcome that perfectly encapsulates the bakery's commitment to aesthetics and attention to detail. It totally sets the tone for the delightful experience that awaits inside. Once inside, I was thrilled to find all the classic treats that I’ve come to love over the years. The mochi muffins, a variety of flavors of mochi donuts, and even mochi waffles were all available, and made it really hard to choose what to get. And of course everything is gluten free! I couldn’t resist indulging in a refreshing matcha sparkler, which was the perfect complement to my sweet treats. I loved exploring the adorable merchandise on display, which adds a fun touch to the overall experience. After picking out my goodies, I settled into their outdoor seating and relaxed under the sun. Third Culture Bakery's Walnut Creek location is absolutely delightful. The combination of yummy gluten free treats, thoughtful design, and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a must-visit for anyone in the area. I can’t wait to return and indulge in more of their amazing offerings! Highly recommend! 🌟🍩✨

Ankit Patel

Pacific Catch is an eco-conscious restaurant working hard to ensure the supply of sustainable sea produce to its customers. The restaurant is of modern design and has options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. There’s outdoor seating in a pleasant patio area, which they advertise as pet-friendly. It’s licenced, so it has a full bar with beer and wine selections to complement your meal choices. Although its speciality is seafood, a quick perusal of their menu reveals a wide range of international flavours, such as Japanese Wasabi Ahi Poke, West Coast Grilled Salmon, Mexican Grill Guajillo Shrimp, Korean BBQ Bowl Steak or Ribs and Hawaiian Teriyaki Grilled Chicken – just to name a few.

Gary Medina

Marissa Zaragoza

This is my go to place to take my family when they come visit me in Walnut Creek. Everything we have tried off the menu is delicious and they are so accommodating of allergies and dietary preferences. I’m gluten free, my mom is vegan, and my dad has a nut allergy and they are always so good about making any modifications and confirming them.

Forest Frigo

Best gluten free chicken tenders! Thank you for returning the sweet crunch of fried chicken to me!!! Will try to come again whenever I can 😋

Mary Beth Spencer

The cost was over $40 for a lunch for 2. The gluten free rolls were delicious. They took the wrong things off my lunch mates sandwich (left the onions on and took off the lettuce.) The French fries were very good and so was the sandwich.

Rose Scholefield

First time there. The service was excellent and the gluten free pizza was delicious. Finally, a restaurant that has appropriate and affordable pricing for pizza. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was the noise level... Maybe they could add some sound absorption.

Andrei Obolenskiy For Pleasant Hill City Council

Gluten free options!! Tasty

Corinne Monogue

Best Fresh burgers, amazing shakes and delicious fries. Wish there were more locations. Love their gluten free bun!!

Jason Guthrie

$47 for 3 hamburgers and a fry, to-go. Got home, not sure if they ran out of buns or if they are doing something new, but all 3 had what appeared to be wheat or gluten free buns. Fine... but it completely changed the taste of what we wanted and at $50 for a 2-person dinner, really felt disappointed. Been here 5 or 6 times and it's been disappointing at least 3. When everything is right, it's pretty good, but even then a bit pricey.

Bernard Shah

Matthew Kent

Cheesecake factory is kind of a guilty pleasure. They violate a lot of rules I have about restaurants, but they somehow pull it off. Their menu is too big, but most things are good if not great. There isn't any theme to their food, but somehow they pull it off. They are good for people with Celiacs or Gluten intolerance and their waiters seem be given training in helping people with allergy issues, so you don't have to worry when dining with large parties. In this last visit, I had just come from another restaurant, whose service was so bad I had to get up and leave. Despite being really busy our server was fantastic. He handled our order, knew everything on the menu, handled concerns in our party and was the epitome of perfect customer service. I think his name was Paul... I honestly feel bad not remembering. I went with the fish tacos because, I wanted something lighter, so I could have cheesecake. Unfortunately, they were, subpar to average. The tortillas tasted like they dunked the in cold oil and fish was flavorless without any sauce to brighten the flavor. Everyone else seem to enjoy their meals, so I will only ding a star for my meal. The cheesecake, was spot on, although I had to take it to go because the oiled tacos left a deep water horizon slick in my mouth.

Karen V Chin

Women-owned, black-owned business. Started in Berkeley and now in Walnut Creek. Like what the sandwich board says outside the front door “Damn Good Cupcakes.”, Cupcakin’ Bake Shop lives up to the hype and then some. Yummy, delicious, not too sweet, moist mini cakes. These are not your typical cupcakes. Beautifully decorated. There are over a dozen flavors to choose from at any given time. It was very hard to pick! The Chocolate Raspberry is chocolatey with raspberry puree filling topped with fluffy, airy whipped cream and a fresh strawberry. If you love carrot cake, get the Carrot cake cupcake - it’s like eating a mini carrot cake filled with chopped walnuts, cream cheese frosting and a cute mini carrot decoration. The cupcake can be boxed in its own specialized box so it doesn’t move. The size of these cupcakes are great for kids, perfect for parties, showers, birthdays, weddings, cupcake towers. They offer vegan and gluten-free. Dairy free is special order. They also bake cakes with 7 day notice. The Walnut Creek location does not have a place to sit, but there is a bench outside to sit.

Michael Tyree

This Sprouts has a high turnover of goods. So if you see something you like, it may not be there the next time. For example, Katz brand gluten-free apple pie. They used to carry it, but now they only have Katz donuts, about 6 different varieties. The ordering clerk must like donuts! But overall, it's a great store for mostly health food items.

Saint Dooms

Originally, we started coming here for only the garlic frys. Once my partner realized they had gluten-free buns, we started coming here for dinner and lunch.

Dorothy Arce

Dylan Sausen

Easily my favorite cafe of all time! Rooted is a completely vegan space, so for those of us who are lactose intolerant there is 0 chance of a mistaken order making you sick. There are also lots of gluten free options. The only dietary restriction I would avoid this place for is a nut allergy, due to the vegan recipes being nut heavy. I don't think I've ever had a bad order from here. The menu is quite large with food, drinks, and pastry options. The food is well portioned, especially for a cafe, no tiny disappointing avocado toasts here! The staff is extremely friendly, some of the nicest baristas I've ever encountered. Being a vegan cafe, there are more non-dairy milk options here than any other cafe I've visited (oat, almond, macadamia, and soy), personally I recommend the macadamia. I highly recommend the churro latte with macadamia milk + the avocado toast make it fresh + the omega donut. The donuts are definitely "healthier" than your standard ones, but even my friends who aren't into items like that still enjoy them. The space is well set up for a large number of visitors with long communal tables near the door and standard tables near the back and outside. There is also a comfortable couch seating area. The vibes in here are fantastic with lots of plants as well as local art exhibitions. On weekends, there is sometimes a DJ outside spinning. It can get crowded easily though, most weekends it is a bit of a struggle to find a table, even with all the seating. I just wish they would bring back the "churro waffle sticks" from a few years ago! Those were the best item on the menu, but they've been gone for some time now.

Cedrik Laplante

Absolutely delicious pizza! I was shocked that the gluten free black and white was actually better than the normal dough. The prego pizza didn’t work on my wife but we still enjoyed everything. Prices are a little high for pizza so just be ready for that going in, it’s a nice atmosphere

Jackson Wade

Amazing dining experience! The food was fabulous, and service was even better. Definitely ask for Giuseppe, he makes the best drinks!! The food is all fabulous, you can’t go wrong! Their gluten-free options are also fabulous if you have an intolerance/allergy. Will definitely be returning!

Charles Ip

The food is pretty good, but I want to shout out to the whole team for how well they take care of our gluten allergy concerns. Freshly washed knives and cutting boards, new gloves, not all the ingredients are gluten safe but they're pretty knowledgeable and go above and beyond to make us feel comfortable.

Sean Clark

Pinky's has great pizza, "thinnish" crispy crust & great fresh toppings! Even the gluten free & dairy free pies are fantastic! Lots of TV's for sports and Pinball too. Service is very friendly. Come get some now! 👍

Andrea S

Great ambience and delicious plates. The lamb chops with romesco was the best!! Gluten free options available too.

Delia Colorado

I loved this place. First time and will go again. The menu has many healthy options, gluten free, low sugar... great pastries. I had their oat pancakes and they were delicious. They are only offering outside seating right now, and it was a bit cold and windy, but not unbearable. They do not take reservations and the wait was pretty long, but we were in no rush so waited patiently. The wait staff was very friendly and didn't take too long to bring out the food. Totally recommend it!

Amanda Douglas

We have dined at Montesacro several times and love this restaurant. I am a big fan of amatriciana and I have been disappointed many times, but Montesacro does this pasta dish right. The guanciale is crispy and chewy all at the same time, and the sauce has a nice smokiness and a little kick to it. If this is your kind of thing, I highly recommend it! They’ll do a simple pasta marinara for the kids (it’s not listed on the menu but is available and is quite tasty!), which my daughter devours, and we all including the 4 year old enjoy the pinsas. We’ve also dined here with friends that need gluten free. Montesacro is a great place if you need gluten free, our friends were very pleased with their options including gluten free pasta and bread. Service is also wonderful and the bartender makes excellent drinks. If you’re an amaro fan, he’ll make you a great amaro cocktail. You can tell the staff at this restaurant take pride in what they are serving. Highly recommend Montesacro!

Alexis Mitchell

Torsap is our go to for special meals. My son has celiac and the staff (hostesses/wait staff) here are exemplary at making sure his food is gluten free without cross contamination.

Jessica Fyfe

They have amazing Gluten free pizza and this is hard to find. But.....be careful as we ordered GF and got regular. My husband has a Gluten algeries so we need to be careful as his throat will close up. After taken 4 bites he realized something was wrong. We asked the waiter and he said you didn't order Gluten free. (We know we did because he explained how it is a thicker crust) They took it back and adjusted the bill, which we appreciate but no apologies. The manager was checking in with every other table and never came over to check in with him. As he was clearly having a reaction. We will go back as the food is good but be very careful if you order Gluten free!

A L

Tasty and healthy tapas with a cute brick/industrial vibe. I am a repeat customer here. Has gluten free options!

John Osgood

When we moved to the Bay Area, we were excited to try new places to eat. Sauced was one of them, and it was great. We went to their Livermore location first, then the Walnut Creek became our go-to. The last time we went, they had changed their menu, they didn't have three of the items that we normally order, and it wasn't that easy for a gluten free customer in our group to find something to eat. Places change over time, I get that. I guess I'm one of those people who got phased out.

Amy Yung

Best gf bagel sandwiches!!

Amanda Wagner

Gluten free friendly establishment. The fish is fresh and there's a nice selections of add-ins. This restaurant has special gluten-free sauces and are helpful when choosing gluten free options

Joel Marks

Best parchment wrapped bass I've ever had in my life. Absolutely delicious. My best friend works here and he has been for years. He could've probably went somewhere with better pay but this restaurant is just fantastic. They have a huge selection. They are very aware or allergy restrictions and have a lot of different alternatives for people with conditions like Celiac's for example.

Stewart Feldman

I made a mistake and ordered an item that turned out to be breaded, and as I was trying to scrape the coating off the server asked is everything all right? I mentioned my gluten intolerance and she offered to take back the dish and bring a gluten free alternative. When she returned I was presented with a gorgeous breakfast, exactly as I imagined it and absolutely delicious! The fresh orange juice was excellent, and my partner's waffles were scrumptious. Not only is this place a great choice for breakfast or lunch, but the quality and freshness of the ingredients make it a real hit with me! Friendly efficient service, and totally worth checking out!

Rosanne LeRoy

Clean good food. We're happy to help me find gluten free and dairy free options

De Leon (AD)

Whole foods is now my favorite grocery spot. I now need dairy free and gluten free products and they got everything that the other grocery stores don't have and alot more.

Lorey Panetta

Gluten-free custom pizza was delicious!

Crystel Squier

Service and food was excellent. Paella was delicious as well as the red sangria and rioja wine. We purposely went on Monday night in order to watch the flamenco dancing. Definitely worth it! They also have great gluten free options available and the menu is clearly labelled.

Kristen Giatzis

So reasonably priced & fresh. I have a gluten & dairy allergy and have never been cross contaminated. Soy paper etc. See Jenny

Carol Criswell

Hosted our son's wedding rehearsal dinner for 36 people here and the staff were incredibly on top of it - flexible and communicative in the planning and attentive during the event. The back room gave us privacy and was so comfortable. The food was DELICIOUS and accommodated Gluten Free, Vegan and Dairy Free guests! THANK YOU COOPERAGE!!!

Jaden VanEkeren

Manakish makes me happy. The food is fresh and delicious. The service is friendly professional and so quick. Everything is halal and there are lots of gluten free options also. The covered patio is clean and bright. When my friend is in town it’s our go to for lunch!

DAVID CRANFILL

Pho was gluten free (no beef balls) and soy free and tasted wonderful! You'll be happy with this pho

David Covington

Jill Brotman (jill personal)

LOVE Sipeos! For lunch I had the braised beet fattoush salad and the smoky margherita flatbread . It was beautifully plated and tasted even better! The interior bar is beautifully designed- I look forward to sitting there on the evening. We sat outside for lunch- we barely needed the heater on this gorgeous February day. The patio is protected from the breeze. Our server, Kimara, was a delight. Beautiful smile and very attentive. For dessert, we ordered the brownie bliss, which is vegan and gluten free. I am not vegan OR gf and I thought it was DELICIOUS!

The Fosters

What a wonderful, plant based experience! I love the location and the cleanliness. I hope to see Palmetto Superfoods in every city in America Our family has loved eating açai bowls for over 20 years now, so I was really looking forward to trying these, because I keep hearing that they are the best of the best! As a vegan and health food aficionado; I had a huge smile once I saw ALL of the plant forward options, wow! I could come here EVERY DAY! In fact, when my daughter found out that I was going here today, she got so jealous that she had some delivered to her in San Francisco as well. she said " yes mom, the hype is true, it's the BEST IVE EVER HAD" Thank you, Gina! Step 2- I had the BYOB w a mix of açaí and blue butterfly pea flower chia pudding as the base, Step 3- hemp granola vegan gluten free Step 4 - Allll the fruits Step 5- macadamia nuts, PB, coconut shreds, pumpkin seeds, date honey, flax seeds, cacao. Also, you can top it all off with a vegan condensed milk. I hope they open up all over the Bay. Superfoods are everything and they know how to do it right!

Bill Lacombe

Lesa Root

The pasta and napa salad made a great combination. They were out of desserts except the gluten free chocolate chip cookies, which were hard and stale. I would still go back for the entrees!

H L

Great food, gluten free options, affordable..... But very long lines at peak times

Alfonso Woodson

Wow. Best mediterranean food I've ever had. 1) The falaffel is off the charts (AND IT'S GLUTEN FREE!) 2) Best Hummus I've ever had. I ate far too much, and now have a stomach ache, but it was well worth it. 3) Chicken very flavorful and moist 4) Rice had great flavor, very tasty. 4) Dolmas--incredible! Downsides--the atmosphere doesn't do the food justice. I wouldn't take a first date here. Also wasn't a fan of the mediterranean salad, it was soggy. Definitely give this place a shot!!