Top 40 Gluten-Free Vegan Havens to Explore in Oakland

Cristina Garcia

I traveled from Sacramento to try this gluten-free bakery. I was very surprised by the variety of items available. I wish they would open a location close by.

AbbieRose

From what i understand this places reputation doesn’t even need a review because of how highly it was talked about but, here we are anyway. As a plant based gluten free person not often (or ever) do I get to indulge in Mac and cheese and holy macaroni this was single handily the best dish that has graced my taste buds. Is that dramatic? Yes absolutely but they earned it. The atmosphere, staff and options catered to dietary restrictions is off the charts. I also got their vegan gluten free brownie and it was divine. You have to go!

Tami S

Most items can be made gluten free. Fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer. Do not eat bbq sauce, malted mayo that comes with fries, or biscuit as those are not gluten free. All mayo on sandwiches is regular mayo.

Tim McDermott

Great coffee spot for vegan treats. Some gluten free options as well.

Joni Shimabukuro

Our awesome experience started with a phone call from Imani. She was following up about a request I made on Open Table for a quiet spot because I’m highly sensitive. She was so understanding and kind. When we arrived, we had a great place on the patio. The food met all expectations and the N/A cocktails were sophisticated. There were lots of gluten free options with a GF vanilla cheesecake to die for. The service was impeccable. The restaurant is located in a great neighborhood and we walked off the wonderful dinner we had. Please support this all vegan establishment and their wonderful, attentive staff!

Cecilia Ussher

Celebrated my birthday here and had a great time!! The QR takes a little getting used to (particularly if your reception isn't great) but it's so efficient. Our food and drinks flowed, with no one waiting too long. The masked staff were welcoming and didn't rush us to leave.The general vibe was very friendly. I can recommend the French 75, Ethiopian Hummus, veggie sampler and gluten free injera. Thank you Enssaro!

Em Siegel

10/10 this place is awesome. I've been here a few times and yesterday I got the gluten free fried chicken sandwich which also had on it Japanese egg salad and spicy mustard. I have celiac disease and it's so incredible to find amazing gluten free celiac friendly food that's this good and full size (we're not talking tiny gf bread, this stuff is legit). The portions are big and the food is reasonably priced. Also have a big selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Can't wait to come back soon

Narayana Montufar

"You are what you eat" & Kitava truly helps you reach your most healthy, grounded, and glowy version! They have seen so successful at creating delicious dishes with 100% healthy ingredients. I have brought my gluten-free friends here and they leave delighted, since they can eat everything. I love the bowls but my absolute favorite is their plant-based soft serve Cashew ice cream. Getting one is part of my weekend routine!

Pranil Patel

Good gluten free crust

Curt P

So glad I finally came by today for a late lunch (2PM) - cool place (love the decor/style), nice staff & tasty food. Some dishes you will not find in the average Thai restaurant in the Bay Area. For example, the chef or owner is from northern Thailand so the menu features a top Northern Thai dish - Kao Soi noodle soup (beef or chicken), or the all time fav 'street food' grilled pork skewers (moo ping) served with sticky rice (ck out the menu on their website). I had the Pad Kemao Chicken (menu says beef but they are happy to make dishes with what you like & even have Beyond Meat dishes on the menu - cool to see stir fried basil with Beyond Meat (Krapao Beyond Neur). The taste of my wok fried pad kemao was delicious, same or better than any I've had on prior trips to Bangkok. Glad to have discovered a solid Thai restaurant that doesn't have watered down flavors (adapted for non-Thais). Good to see they have a lot of gluten free and vegan choices on the menu too. Definitely will be back, keep up the good work!

K C

I've never been dissapointed coming here! If you love a good crusty sourdough like me, then you must try Arizmendi! I'll confess it's not the best SD loaf I've had but pretty close to it and only because the Bay Area has too many choices which make the SD competition stiff here. They do, however, make the best heavenly sourdough pizza on earth and offer a delicious daily vegetarian soup that will leave you with a very difficult choice to make. As for the baked goodies, the almond flour brownie is the best brownie I've ever had and it's gluten free!?! But don't let that keep you from trying it...I couldn't't believe I actually found a GF item I like. Even my kids approve! Unfortunately, the Lakeshore location is the only one selling it but don't worry any pastry at Arizmendi is great. Croissants are flaky and buttery, cookies are chewy and fresh... You can't go wrong with Arizmendi on any given day.

Yvonne Jilderda

It’s so nice to get great gluten free sushi, even a California roll made with real crab!

Amelie Anna

This charming, quiet place is heaven. My husband, omnjomnivore, and I, forced to eat dairy and gluten free, were both incredibly happy with the high quality, fresh food we received on top of very nice and respectful service. There’s one meal, you choose the size of your portion. I cannot stress enough how amazing the food was. Vegetables, beans and rice cooked and seasoned to perfection. Collard greens like I’ve never had them before: juicy, tender but with a wonderful bite, deliciously seasoned and clearly very fresh. The soup was amazing, too. Fragrant, perfect texture and the right amount of it, too. We are so grateful for this meal. Thank you so much!!

Samir Jain

Great ambiance with the outdoors area with full heat and lighting. They have gluten labels and ciders

Yael Wylie

Have been here twice now - once for my wife's birthday and once for brunch - and I can confidently say this is my new favorite restaurant in Oakland. Everything is gluten free which is great because my wife has celiac. I don't eat meat and they have solid veggie options. Plus great selection of local beer, tasty not-top-pretentious craft cocktails, and a lovely staff.

Catalily Marshall

My go to for fast, fresh food. Pick up is usually quick. At a hub that is take-out only. Have severe dairy/beef/gluten allergies and has always been safe for me.

Rick Kitagawa

Swung by here for lunch and was very glad we did. We were worried that it was going to be a bunch of fake meat, but that was farthest from the case. Everything tasted super fresh and there's no manufactured weirdness here. It's a fixed menu, with self service tea and water. All gluten-free and vegan and super tasty. The black eyed pea veggie soup was ridiculously good - I would have ordered a vat of it if I could have. We got the chocolate cake - it was a mousse with coconut crust, and it was rich yet not overly sweet. Super tasty. I'm mainly sad I don't live in NorCal anymore because I'd eat here daily if possible, but when I am up here I'll be making it a point to come back again.

Aron Kirschner

We're now regulars at Lovely Day and I've reviewed them on other platforms, but felt the need to add another 5 star review here too. The food is fantastic, I am gluten free and almost the whole menu is GF (though it's so good you wouldn't even know it). We love the Buffalo Cauliflower (we often get a 2X order!) and the Chicken Milanese. The cocktails are always awesome as well. The staff is incredibly gracious and welcoming -- and they are so kind and patient with our 3 year old daughter as well. We highly recommend Lovely Day!!

Amie Remsing

Get the gluten free bread- being GF it is hard to find solid gluten free bread, and this is one of the best I’ve ever had!

Jade Cooper

I drool just thinking about eating here again. Everything is SO flavorful and so messy and I love it. Haven’t had a think I don’t like here, the best vegan tacos you can get imo. They ran out of pickled vegetables, so gave us a cookie instead- I didn’t have high expectations but seriously the best cookie I’ve ever had. Such high quality vegan and gluten free food 😭 ❤️ will share pictures next time

Setu Upadhya

Great sandwiches including a HUGE vegan menu. They have gluten free/vegan bread as an option also for those that prefer it. Order ahead since it might take a bit of time to get the sandwiches made.

Casey W

My gluten free toast was delicious and my husband loved his smoothie bowl with added protein. Staff is so nice too

me

I'm so happy with Neecha Thai! I got the vegan skewer with peanut sauce, the pumpkin curry, and jasmine rice. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the vegan options and service at Neecha Thai. Food was ready FAST. The pumpkin curry was so amazingly flavorful and the portions were massive. Even the portion of rice was big, they gave two containers for the single order. My one meal alone was definitely enough to feed two people. The veggie skewers with peanut sauce were a solidly satisfying appetizer. There were a variety of tofu and wheat-gluten (seitan) protein options. I'm definitely going to be craving their food now whenever I want Thai!

Danish Khan

Yum and they have gluten free options

Maria

New favourite vegan Mexican spot! Got a variety of gluten-free tacos and the Al Pastor burrito with Hibiscus and everything was so delicious! Generous portions and we loved the vegan cheese as well. I really liked that the ingredients were very fresh and it wasn’t like your typical processed mock meats. Will be back for sure

Olivia

Food choices and flavors galore! The staff were all so friendly and helpful. Seating options inside the cafe or outside in their courtyard. Also, dog friendly! Vegetarian and gluten free and vegan choices a plenty. This place is a must.

Samir Jain

Very clear allergen labels for gluten and dairy! Good quality too, friendly staff

Rachel Lowy

Gluten-free heaven! As a person with Celiac Disease, it's hard to find places that are safe to eat, so I am very excited this place exists! Tasty food and drinks - perfect for those with dietary needs.

Julia Latham

some of the absolute best vegan food I’ve ever had!!! (also the vegan chicken is gluten free for anyone else wondering!) staff were super kind as well. I could eat this every day!

Barbara Chin

Lots of good stuff here! Mostly vegan if not all vegan, though a lot of it is the "fake meat" stuff that I try to avoid since it's highly processed and sometimes is made out of/with gluten. One of the downsides to eating here is that it isn't at all obvious what foods have gluten in them, so I had to have our server go check which dishes are gluten-free. The curry eggplant hot pot just might be my favorite thing to get here ... I'm drooling thinking about it!

Alexandria

Amazing food at a reasonable price with generous portions. The interior has an industrial aesthetic, but it's comfortable and the staff are very friendly here. They have a great selection of Gluten Free options and they have the best shawarma fries in the area!

Lior Seidel

Crystal

If I were to have a checklist of the meal I’d want to marry, this checked off my boxes. ☑️ vegan ☑️ gluten free ☑️ healthy ☑️ delicious I cannot praise how much this hit the spot. Fresh ingredients and quickly made. Ordered the organic Tofu Greens Bowl, added tofu, avocado with a garlic sesame soy sauce dressing. 🤌🏾

Roxanne Suico

Food meets all me needs, gluten free, dairy free, no refined sugar and hella protein. It seriously has so much flavor it’s the most smackin rice bowl I’ve had and the portion big, I love my leftovers. Green smoothie is fire too!

Brynn Brothers

Very friendly staff and delicious food with so many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.

Natalia Murray

My boyfriend is gluten/dairy free and we came here based on good ratings from the Find Me GF app. While he couldn’t have the donuts, we were mainly after brunch and the tofu scrambles were delicious! He had the Pepples scramble with avocado, and I had the Pesto scramble. Both come served with hash browns and sourdough toast, so we just left out the toast for him. I usually don’t love tofu but this dish was absolutely delicious! We are from out of town but will definitely stop back here if we’re in the area again 😄

Marla Levy

Absolutely delicious!! We finally found a fresh food delivery service that serves fresh, organic, locally grown, gluten free with no sugar added foods. I’m totalky obsessed and highly recommend you try this.

CTT M

Delicious food all around, couldn’t recommend it more! Very good prices, the waiters were kind and attentive, and service was fast. I loved the gluten free spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce and imperial rolls and will now come back here forever.

Alexis Stout

The gluten-free chocolate cake was incredibly tasty! I called in advance and was informed that they were initially sold out. However, they had more batter available and were able to bake some additional cakes within 30 minutes.

Danielle Taylor

This place is awesome! Great atmosphere, delicious food, vegan and gluten free options. The Roti is some of the best I've ever had (vegan, not gluten free). Drinks were on point. Will be coming here more often from now own. No patio seating/no dogs.