Gluten-Free Brunch Places in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Last updated March 2025

  • (114)
    25 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Muffins, Bread/Buns, Cinnamon Rolls, Breakfast Sandwiches & more

    Featured review snippet "It seemed to be somewhat difficult to find dedicated gluten free places to eat in Monterey, but once I found Nece’s my day was made."
  • (30)
    20 safety ratings
    San Carlos St, Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Breakfast Sandwiches, Avocado Toast, Soup & more

    Featured review snippet "Had no reaction, the staff seemed aware of Celiac and took precautions to avoid cross contact."
  • (23)
    8 safety ratings
    San Carlos Between Ocean &, 7th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Bread/Buns, Ravioli, Gnocchi & more

    Featured review snippet "Very knowledgable about Celiac, had GF bread for sandwiches and GF pasta."
  • (18)
    6 safety ratings
    29 Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$$ • French Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Salad, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "I’m not celiac so I don’t get ill but I do definitely feel inflammation when glutened and I feel fine today."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    120 Highlands Dr, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Beer, Cider

    Featured review snippet "I asked about the steak frites but they said the fries were not safe as had wheat in them and they also were cooked in oil with other gluten."
  • (9)
    2 safety ratings
    Dolores St & 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Toast, Salad, Tacos, Omelets

  • (6)
    3 safety ratings
    101 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel, CA 93923
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Not dedicated gluten free but staff was more than accommodating."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    1 Old Ranch Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "They said the menu is marked but a lot of the main menu is gluten free and they are used to managing the requirements of celiac - using new/separate cookware and kitchen space."
  • (47)
    25 safety ratings
    321 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Crepes, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "The make gluten free crepes and it’s all safe and celiac friendly."
  • 10. The Bench

    (4)
    3 safety ratings
    1700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Salad, Sandwiches, Flatbread, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "They can make many things on the menu gluten free and celiac safe, and the food is utterly delicious."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    3720 The Barnyard, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $ • Coffee Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Brownies

  • (1)
    Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $ • Coffee Shop
    No GF Menu
  • (10)
    9 safety ratings
    750 Cannery Row Suite 108, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Deli
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Gelato

    Featured review snippet "They offer a gluten free bread and were very conscientious about safety."
  • (80)
    26 safety ratings
    700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Ice Cream Cones, Dessert, Donuts

    Featured review snippet "I heard through the grapevine (so, this may or may not be accurate) that the owner's daughter had celiac & sadly passed away, so the gluten free options here are definitely made with care."
  • (28)
    18 safety ratings
    545 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $$$ • Seafood Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns, Fish & Chips, Fries, Calamari & more

    Featured review snippet "The food was delicious, and the staff friendly and knowledgeable about Celiac requirements."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    15 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
    $ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burritos, Cookies

    Featured review snippet "The grocery section has a good selection of gluten-free products!"
  • (18)
    4 safety ratings
    731 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Pancakes

    Featured review snippet "Lots of choice of savory dishes"
  • (10)
    7 safety ratings
    434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "We loved it so much we went twice during our stay in Monterey!"
  • (2)
    570 Munras Ave Suite 50, Monterey, CA 93940
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Acai Bowls

    Featured review snippet "super easily made gluten free açaí bowls!"
  • 20. Roy's

    (9)
    3 safety ratings
    2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sushi

    Featured review snippet "They have clearly marked plates for gluten free (embossed flowers on them)."
  • (10)
    8 safety ratings
    1123 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Crepes

    Featured review snippet "Crepes can be made celiac safe!!"
  • (11)
    5 safety ratings
    484 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Pasta, Pizza, Beer, Burgers & more

    Featured review snippet "I had the burger but they have a gluten free pasta option as well. and the salads looked gluten free and delicious."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    1132 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $ • Bagel Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bagels

    Featured review snippet "I ordered the classic bagel sandwich on the gluten free bagel."
  • 24. Sea Root

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Restaurant, Hotel
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, French Toast

  • (6)
    5 safety ratings
    79 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Toast, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "First meal out as a gluten free family after celiac diagnosis for our 14 yo son."
  • (1)
    Dine in and Patios Are Open, 2030 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, French Toast, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "I ordered a tuna melt gf and it’s delicious."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    111 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Empanadas

    Featured review snippet "They have many gluten free options, the gluten free empanadas are amazing and great with their chimichuri sauce. they also go to most of the local farmers markets!"
  • (9)
    173 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns, Cookies, Toast, Cakes & more

  • (20)
    5 safety ratings
    300 David Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Breakfast & Brunch
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Omelets, Pancakes, Breakfast Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Toast & more

    Featured review snippet "There is no dedicated GF menu, but the servers know all about the options."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    550 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Breakfast & Brunch
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Great breakfast for non-celiac including coffee."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    541 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Very casual cozy breakfast/lunch place, though lunch menu was almost all sandwiches and no gf bread….lots of options on the breakfast menu though!"
  • (25)
    1130 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes

  • (1)
    465 Olympia Ave, Sand City, CA 93955
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pies, Quiche

  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1760 Fremont Blvd B-1, Seaside, CA 93955
    $$ • Breakfast Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

  • (10)
    6 safety ratings
    3626 The Barnyard, Carmel, CA 93921
    $ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Eggs Benedict, Soup, Salad, Tortillas, Veggie Burgers & more

    Brunch is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "The restaurant is a cool and for gluten free people it’s really nice and you don’t need to worry about crossing contamination."
  • (1)
    2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Beer

    Brunch is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "very knowledgeable when I asked about certain menu items. their Sunday brunch doesn't have much for options but their regular lunch and dinner menus have GF marked on gluten free items"

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