San Diego
Gluten-Free

A curated guide to the best celiac-safe dining in America's Finest City. Editorial expertise meets local flavor.

40 Vetted Spots
14 Neighborhoods
30 Cuisines

The Directory

Browse by neighborhood, GF safety level, or cuisine.

True Food Kitchen

$$
UTC/La Jolla American/Healthy
Dedicated GF Menu

Extensive GF menu with clear labeling. Staff very knowledgeable about celiac.

truefoodkitchen.com 4545 La Jolla Village Dr

Bronx Pizza

$$
Hillcrest Pizza
Dedicated GF Menu

Dedicated GF pizza! Separate prep area.

thebronxpizza.com 111 Washington St

Cafe Gratitude

$$
Little Italy Vegan/Organic
100% Gluten-Free

Entirely plant-based and gluten-free!

cafegratitude.com 1980 Kettner Blvd

Trilogy Sanctuary

$$
La Jolla Vegan/Yoga
100% Gluten-Free

Rooftop yoga + cafe. Everything is GF!

trilogysanctuary.com 7650 Girard Ave

The Cottage

$$
La Jolla Breakfast/Brunch
GF Menu Available

GF pancakes and bread available. Popular brunch spot.

Snooze AM Eatery

$$
Hillcrest Breakfast
Dedicated GF Menu

Extensive GF breakfast menu including pancakes.

snoozeeatery.com 3940 5th Ave

Puesto

$$
Multiple Locations Mexican
GF Options

100% corn tortillas (naturally GF). Check about cross-contamination.

Flower Child

$$
Multiple Locations Healthy/Bowls
GF Options

Most items naturally GF. Great for celiacs.

Cucina Urbana

$$
Bankers Hill Italian
GF Options

GF pasta options. Nice atmosphere for dinner.

cucinaurbana.com 505 Laurel St

Tender Greens

$$
Multiple Locations Salads/Healthy
GF Options

Many naturally GF options. Ask about cross-contamination.

Seasons 52

$$
UTC American
GF Menu Available

Seasonal menu with dedicated GF options.

seasons52.com 4370 La Jolla Village Dr

Hash House A Go Go

$$
Hillcrest American/Breakfast
GF Options

Large portions. GF pancakes and some other options.

Bluewater Grill

$$
Harbor Seafood
GF Menu Available

Fresh seafood with GF preparations available.

bluewatergrill.com 1370 N Harbor Dr

Kettner Exchange

$$$
Little Italy New American
GF Options

Upscale dining with accommodating staff.

kettnerexchange.com 2001 Kettner Blvd

Pesto's

$$
North Park Italian
GF Options

GF pasta available. Nice neighborhood spot.

pestosrestaurant.net 2730 University Ave

Parakeet Cafe

$$
North Park Cafe/Healthy
GF Options

Many GF breakfast and lunch options.

parakeetcafe.com 3788 30th St

Bencotto

$$
Little Italy Italian
GF Options

Fresh pasta with GF option. Authentic Italian.

lovebencotto.com 750 W Fir St

Karina's

$$
North Park Peruvian/Ceviche
GF Options

Most ceviche is naturally GF. Ask about sauces.

The Prado

$$$
Balboa Park Latin American
GF Menu Available

Beautiful setting in Balboa Park. GF options available.

pradobalboa.com 1549 El Prado

Morning Glory

$$
North Park Breakfast/Brunch
GF Options

GF pancakes and waffles. Cozy neighborhood cafe.

morningglorycafe.net 3134 University Ave

Urban Plates

$$
Multiple Locations Healthy/Fast-Casual
GF Options

Clearly marked GF items. Good for quick healthy meal.

Board & Brew

$
Multiple Locations Sandwiches
GF Options

GF bread for sandwiches. Local chain.

Godfather

$$
Multiple Locations Burgers
GF Options

GF buns available for burgers.

Corvette Diner

$$
Point Loma American/Diner
GF Options

50s diner with GF options. Fun atmosphere.

corvettediner.com 2965 Historic Decatur Rd

Juniper & Ivy

$$$
Little Italy New American
GF Options

High-end dining. Chef works with dietary restrictions.

juniperandivy.com 2228 Kettner Blvd

The Mission

$$
Multiple Locations Latin/Breakfast
GF Options

GF tortillas and some other options. Popular brunch.

Sipz

$$
Multiple Locations Asian Fusion
GF Menu Available

Vegetarian restaurant with many GF options.

sipz.com Various

Cafe 21

$$
Multiple Locations Mediterranean
GF Options

GF bread available. Farm-to-table focus.

Giuseppe

$$
La Jolla Italian
GF Options

Traditional Italian with GF pasta option.

giuseppesrestaurants.com 1027 University Ave

Fig Tree Cafe

$$
Multiple Locations Breakfast/American
GF Options

GF pancakes and other breakfast items.

Richard Walker's Pancake House

$$
Multiple Locations Breakfast
GF Options

Famous for pancakes - GF version available.

Plant Power

$$
Multiple Locations Vegan Fast Food
GF Options

Plant-based fast food with GF options clearly marked.

Olive + Basil

$$
Mission Hills Italian
GF Options

Neighborhood Italian spot with GF pasta.

oliveandbasil.net 2210 W Washington St

Pizza Nova

$$
Point Loma Pizza
GF Options

GF pizza available. Waterfront location.

pizzanovapointloma.com 5120 N Harbor Dr

Lola 55

$$
East Village Mexican
GF Options

Tacos on corn tortillas. Baja-style.

Urge Gastropub

$$
Gaslamp American/Burgers
GF Options

GF buns for burgers and some other options.

urgegastropub.com 227 Fifth Ave

The Kebab Shop

$
Multiple Locations Mediterranean/Fast-Casual
GF Options

Rice bowls are GF. Skip the pita.

Queenstown Public House

$$
Little Italy New Zealand/Gastropub
GF Options

Some GF options available. Great beer selection.

queenstownph.com 1557 Columbia St

Chipotle

$
Multiple Locations Mexican/Fast-Casual
GF Options

Corn tortillas/bowls are GF. Watch cross-contamination.

In-N-Out Burger

$
Multiple Locations Burgers
GF Options

Lettuce wrap instead of bun. Fries may have cross-contamination.