Gluten-Free Lunch Places in Castro Valley, California

Last updated March 2025

  • (19)
    12 safety ratings
    3418 Village Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "My brother and I both have celiac disease."
  • (9)
    7 safety ratings
    20955 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pad Thai, Beer

    Featured review snippet "But then the second time I ordered, they took a gluten-free to me and soy free and egg free, so instead of getting pad, Thai, I just got noodles with nothing else."
  • (3)
    4799 Heyer Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $ • Middle Eastern Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cookies, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Such an amazing selection of GF options."
  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    20668 Rustic Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Smoothie Bowls, Salad, Smoothies

    Featured review snippet "Very knowledgeable about celiac!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2690 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pho, Smoothies, Noodles, Soup

    Featured review snippet "I called to ask about cross contact for gluten free menu items."
  • (4)
    20261 Patio Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Not cooked in a dedicated gluten-free oven, but the guy assured me that it doesn't come into contact with gluten due to the precautions that they take."
  • (6)
    6 safety ratings
    3369 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls, Tacos, Burrito Bowls

    Featured review snippet "I am a celiac and always ask them to change their gloves."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    22556 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The only bother was that the menu marked many items as GF that were not actually celiac safe (shared frier with gluten, etc.)."
  • (1)
    3837 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Gluten free items are indicated in the menu."
  • (1)
    3714 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $ • Hamburger Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "They will accommodate gf and it says this on their menu."
  • (28)
    17 safety ratings
    6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Dessert, Tempura, Cocktails, Fried Chicken & more

    Featured review snippet "Almost the entire food menu is gluten-free, but let your waiter know you have a “gluten allergy” for extra precautions if you have celiac."
  • (5)
    2 safety ratings
    3600 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Bread/Buns, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "I have celiac and even ate the chips and wings (with bbq sauce on the side ) and it was great."
  • (1)
    16695 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu
  • (1)
    22545 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
    $ • Thai Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry

    Featured review snippet "This is my family's favorite Thai restaurant in Hayward."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    15575 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94580
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "They have had a few celiac employees over the years, so they're better than most at helping."
  • 16. Five Guys

    (4)
    3 safety ratings
    19621 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "I think the employees are trained about cross contamination from what I've seen a few former ones post."
  • (1)
    871 B St, Hayward, CA 94541
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Owners, managers, and most employees are incredibly mindful, aware of what ingredients are and aren’t gluten-free, and take really good care to avoid cross-contamination."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    22809 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
    $ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Noodles

    Featured review snippet "The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about GF."
  • (3)
    1221 Manor Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Had no issues (celiac) and would happily eat here again."
  • (105)
    155 Railroad Ave, Danville, CA 94526
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Cookies, Bread/Buns, Cinnamon Rolls, Muffins, Avocado Toast & more

    Featured review snippet "There’s a sign when you walk in that asks patrons not bring in outside food because one crumb will get someone with celiac sick."
  • 21. Safeway

    (0)
    20629 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $ • Grocery Store
    No GF Menu
  • 22. TOGO's

    (0)
    2731 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    $ • Deli
    No GF Menu
  • (1)
    1199 W A St, Hayward, CA 94541
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I can vouch 90% of the menu is gluten-free."
  • (9)
    7 safety ratings
    7294 San Ramon Rd, Dublin, CA 94568
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "Staff was very aware of which menu items were gluten free and how others could be prepared with gluten free soy sauce."
  • (1)
    26953 Mission Blvd Ste F, Hayward, CA 94544
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "When ordering the waiter did not understand the words gluten, flour or wheat due to a language barrier, but the manager was able to reassure me and took our order himself with the waiter."
  • (15)
    6 safety ratings
    2424 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I also have a lot of other allergies besides having celiac disease and I could easily find food that avoided all my triggers which is rarely the case."
  • (19)
    12 safety ratings
    1330 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
    $$ • Chinese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fried Rice, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "The Pleasanton location guaranteed me that they automatically prepare GF meals in a separate part of the kitchen with clean pans and everything to ensure there is no cross-contamination."
  • 28. Calavera

    (6)
    5 safety ratings
    1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Chicken Tinga margarita from the GF items on their menu and a margarita."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    33354 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
    $ • Deli
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Wraps

    Featured review snippet "Wraps are good but not entirely gluten free."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2089 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94577
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fajitas

  • (2)
    1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Beer

  • (1)
    28549 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
    $$ • Deli, Sandwiches
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "I have never had problems and I am GF and lactose free!"
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    3205 Crow Canyon Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583
    $ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pho

    Featured review snippet "Great spot to stop by for lunch, service is always quick and all pho is gluten free"
  • (13)
    2 safety ratings
    150 W Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Tacos, Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "We go often because they have gluten free French fries!"
  • 35. Sideboard

    (5)
    5 safety ratings
    90 Railroad Ave, Danville, CA 94526
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Muffins, Dessert, Beer

    Featured review snippet "Kindly let your hostess know it’s an allergy for those with Celiac."
  • (8)
    5 safety ratings
    105C Town and Country Dr, Danville, CA 94526
    $$$ • Chinese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fried Rice, Soy Sauce, Soup

    Featured review snippet "My cousin and I (both Celiac) ate here today for my birthday."
  • (11)
    6 safety ratings
    7335 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568
    $ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Crepes

    Featured review snippet "I am celiac and they wash the pan each time they make a new crepe."
  • (13)
    9 safety ratings
    445 Railroad Ave, Danville, CA 94526
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Tortilla Chips

    Featured review snippet "Tons on gluten free options and a dedicated fryer."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    3301 E 12th St #133, Oakland, CA 94601
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Almost the whole menu is gf (everything except corn bread) so very low chance of cross-contamination and it's delicious!"
  • (15)
    2 safety ratings
    6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sweet Potato Fries, Fries, Burgers, Beer

    Featured review snippet "Daughter (celiac) has eaten here a few times with zero issues."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    750 Camino Ramon, Danville, CA 94526
    $$$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Risotto, Dessert, Beer

    Featured review snippet "Servers knowledgeable about celiac."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    3009 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry, Pad Thai, Soup

    Featured review snippet "Neither me nor my celiac daughter got sick."
  • (11)
    2 safety ratings
    1328 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Salad

    Featured review snippet "My son is gluten intolerant and I have celiac and we both ate our fill of their gluten free pizza and did great."
  • (3)
    301 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA 94526
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "They are very careful here and have a separate prep area."
  • (1)
    29583 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    No GF Menu
  • (2)
    3912 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I called to ask if they could do gluten free as an allergy."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    4745, 400 Market Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The staff was amazing- the waitress, chef and manager all personally spoke with me about the menu and what was gluten free friendly."
  • (9)
    6 safety ratings
    6505 Regional Street, Dublin, CA 94568
    $$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak

    Featured review snippet "They have a gluten free menu and waiter was aware."
  • (2)
    4400 Keller Ave #300, Oakland, CA 94605
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

  • 50. Mr. Kebab

    (5)
    1760 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
    $ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Meat and salad is GF, just tell them you have a wheat allergy and ask for no bread."

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