Stoa
$$ • Cocktail Bar
Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
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Fun dinner spot. Kitchen is gluten and dairy free, but no gluten free beer on tap.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Wings
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
This place was so good! Dedicated GF, fun cocktails, good atmosphere and good apps!
Dedicated GF
I love this place. It’s definitely a bit pricey, but the vibes are great and the food is complex. It’s still comforting though. I’d go back all the time if it wasn’t so far away.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
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This is a hip scene and food was yummy. Kinda DIY where you get your own seat and water and utensils. No reservations. Was surprised they had no GF beer options.
Dedicated GF
Dishes were unique - aesthetically pleasing and interesting flavor combos. However they were rather small and overpriced. Safety wise all good though.
Dedicated GF
This place is one of my favorite spots to grab a nice cocktail and a light bite. The wings are so good. It’s a little pricey but worth it.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Steak, Cocktails, Waffles, Wings
Everyone who works there was very nice and helpful. The whole menu is gluten free, dairy free and no seed oils are used. The fried chicken and waffle sandwich was delicious and so were the donut holes. In a celiac and had no reaction.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Vegetarian options
- — Vegan options
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Outdoor seating
Amazing gluten free food and solid drinks. A little chaotic seating experience but overall a great place to catch up with friends or go for a date.
Dedicated GF
Excellent elevated food, cute space and the cocktail menu looked great. Taking a star off for service.
For a spot that promotes being GF, I received a bunch of attitude from the bartender (you order at the bar) for asking questions about the ingredients.
He also refused to help me identify a cocktail that would be gluten free and said “we don’t want people to know we’re GF, we don’t focus on that”.
His attitude towards me made me a little uncomfortable and killed the mood 🫠
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fries
Their congee is delicious!! It’s so savory and really warms you up. You grab your own menus in the front and seat yourself. When you are ready to order you can go to any bartenders and place your order. You have to leave a card with them to keep your tab open or you can choose to close out right away.
Water and utensils are self serve. The staff didn’t provide a particularly welcoming experience, and it took some time to get anyone’s attention (they definitely see you but don’t acknowledge you 😅) to place an order—even while standing right in front of them. It felt like no one was eager to help. But on the bright side, the food was absolutely delicious!
Dedicated GF
Came for the mochi donuts. Stayed for excellent cocktails and a very nice ambiance. Service was superb.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Tacos, Fries, Cocktails, Waffles & more
Wow. Amazing food.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Tacos, Waffles, Donuts
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
I am absolutely blown away by the flavors and quality of food here. I will be visiting Stoa every time I am in SF. I can’t speak their praises enough.
Dedicated GF
11/10 Must Visit!!
The entire kitchen is gluten free and Asian inspired. Joji, the head chef and one of the owners I believe, has exceeded expectations with this. I had the nori chips, spicy brined peanuts, pork stuffed cabbage, and the mochi donuts. Each and every item was incredible and I am impatiently waiting for my next visit.
The bartenders - Ericka, Andrew, and Yanni (also one of the owners I believe) - were all incredible. They all were attentive, noticing every little detail from refilling my water to clearing away items, quick, friendly, and easy to engage with. Andrew didn’t bat an eye at my requests to surprise me with my drinks after explaining what I liked and nailed it each time, Ericka helped me pick food items and chatted with me between drink orders, and Yanni was so on top of everything while maintaining conversation and efficacy.
I will absolutely be back and cannot wait til my next trip to the area!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Steak, Sandwiches, Tacos, Fries & more
Other
- — Vegetarian options
- — Good for keto
- — Dinner
- — Organic options
I am absolutely obsessed with Stoa! Their food is amazing and the vibe is great.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Steak, Sandwiches, Tacos, Fries & more
Really fun environment. I loved my food and I got a Rosé wine they had. I didn't get sick and it was fun to hang out and feel normal in a bar type setting. The food is all gluten free, the alcohol was a little questionable. When I spoke with one of the bartenders he wanted to make clear that distilling liquor is supposed to remove gluten but he can't say 100% of course. So he was being cautious which is fair. Regardless, the rose was really good and the food was amazing.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fries
Very good, the steak was delicious, but the pork was way better.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Steak, Fries
Other
- — Dinner
- — Dog friendly
- — Outdoor seating
What can I say the atmosphere and decor and service were top notch. But of course you want to know about the food And It was so awesome.... All comfort food no allergies My wife was very happy
Dedicated GF
I went here for the first time in a big group for a work thing and it was the best experience. The whole restaurant is gluten free, but they don’t advertise it as such. It was so amazing to be able to order whatever I want at a bar and, for once in my life, not be the weirdo not eating. No need to explain my Celiac to colleagues. The fried chicken and waffle sandwich was very tasty, but everything looked good. This would be a great place to bring people if you want a totally GF place, but one that’s not obvious.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Sandwiches, Waffles
Fully Gf, and some of the best and most inventive food in the city. Incredible!
Dedicated GF
Such good food, and a full bar! Great atmosphere as well. You can take your gluten-eating friends and they'll never even notice it's all GF
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Tacos
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Gluten free restaurant, safe for celiacs. Food and drink absolutely delicious. Great bar atmosphere. I recommend!
Dedicated GF
Wow wow wow. A whole restaurant with good food I can ask my friends out to?!? Yes please. The potato chips and miso dip were a delightful surprise and the chicken waffle sandwich was so big I got two meals out of it (and it might’ve been even better the next day with that pineapple layer…drool). Would absolutely eat here again!
Dedicated GF
Awesome. Does not advertise the fact but everything on the menu is fantastic as well as being GF. Even the common folk would love it. Friendly staff, definitely the best place we have been to in SF. Totally recommend.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Definitely the coolest GF spot in town. Great cocktail menu and small food menu with no mention of being gluten free, but everything is gluten free. Owner is a celiac. The chicken and waffles was amazing and we tried several cocktails. Great bar indoors and good-sized outdoor parklet for larger groups.
Dedicated GF
I can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on this place. They’ve somehow accomplished to intersect a lot of things that typical gf restaurants don’t always offer: good cocktails, atmosphere, and delicious gf food worthy of any trendy restaurant. Highly recommend!
Dedicated GF
Not advertised but everything on the menu is gluten free!! SUCH good food and a great variety with a cozy atmosphere and fun cocktails. Highly recommend!
Dedicated GF
Great cocktails, great food, fully gf food menu—what’s not to like?
Dedicated GF
Entire kitchen is GF. Ordered family style and liked everything, but loved the pork collar and grilled mochi!
Dedicated GF
I emailed to ask if they were dedicated gf and they are! They are also dairy free.
Big cocktail list, and the two we ordered were delicious.
The food was also good, we loved the salmon ceviche tostada. The menu was a little meat heavy, so not sure it would be good for vegetarians.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Outdoor seating
Owner has celiacs - entire menu is gluten free Celiac safe 5/5
Dedicated GF
Safety
- — Dedicated fryer
Other
- — Vegetarian options
- — Good with other allergies
- — Vegan options
- — Good for dairy-free
