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Gluten-Free Lunch Places in Emeryville, California

Last updated February 2025

  • 1. Kitava

    (31)
    375 40th St, Oakland, CA 94609
    $$ • Health Food Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls, Fries, Beer, Dessert, Fried Chicken & more

    Featured review snippet "I’m here regularly because it’s safe and delicious with a rewards program that works at the Oakland and SF locations."
  • (194)
    5427 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Pastries, Dessert, Bread/Buns, Croissants & more

    Featured review snippet "Sad that I do not live in Oakland because I would like to try all the menu items!"
  • 3. Parche

    (26)
    2295 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
    $$$ • Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Arepas, Ceviche, Empanadas, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "I try to come where every time I go up to Oakland, for brunch, happy hour and dinner!!"
  • (43)
    31 safety ratings
    3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Tortillas, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Safe for celiac and we enjoyed our meal."
  • (30)
    12 safety ratings
    4721 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Soy Sauce, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "The wait staff are great about making sure things are safe (including using GF soy sauce exclusively)."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    5325 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94608
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Fried Chicken

    Featured review snippet "I believe the entire restaurant is dedicated GF."
  • 7. Aburaya

    (33)
    20 safety ratings
    362 17th St, Oakland, CA 94612
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fried Chicken, Salad

    Featured review snippet "The next time I’m in SF, I will go out of my way to come to Oakland for this place."
  • 8. Shimizu

    (24)
    10 safety ratings
    4290 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "I made sure to tell the server I was celiac."
  • 9. Lemat

    (10)
    7 safety ratings
    3212 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703
    $$ • Ethiopian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Injera

    Featured review snippet "I’ve been to several Ethiopian places in Oakland/Berkeley over the years and others are hit and miss with regard to having a reaction."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5633 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608
    $$$$ • Brazilian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "There were 2 dessert item that were gluten free."
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    5515 Doyle St #10, Emeryville, CA 94608
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "They reassured me that they will make sure there is no cross contamination."
  • (18)
    13 safety ratings
    5362 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
    $$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pho

    Featured review snippet "Waitress confirmed separate prep area and fryer so the fried rolls marked GF are celiac safe!!"
  • (9)
    6 safety ratings
    5849 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
    $$ • Ethiopian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Celiac aware staff, tasty, reasonably priced food, gluten free injera!"
  • 14. Joodooboo

    (3)
    2 safety ratings
    4201 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608
    $$ • Korean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "They usually only have one dish that is non-GF, a d they understand how to prevent cross contamination."
  • (6)
    6 safety ratings
    901 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The only gluten on the menu is the sandwich bread and the chef herself came out to assure me that everything would be gluten free and no cross contamination."
  • 16. Humbowl

    (13)
    13 safety ratings
    2975 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
    $$ • Health Food Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Celiac means eating a lot of meals in bowl format."
  • (43)
    12 safety ratings
    3260 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fried Chicken, Fries, Wings, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Have a dedicated fryer for gluten free."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    5942 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
    $$$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "I've never had any problems with their GF crust, but I should say my celiac disease is relatively mild."
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    4133 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry, Spring Rolls, Soy Sauce, Dumplings

    Featured review snippet "My partner is a sensitive Celiac and this felt like a safe spot to enjoy a meal."
  • (8)
    3 safety ratings
    344 12th St # B, Oakland, CA 94607
    $$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Noodles, Soup, Crepes, Dumplings

    Featured review snippet "My second favorite place to eat in downtown Oakland, only behind Parche."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    2914 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Tortillas, Quesadillas, Cider

    Featured review snippet "Amazing find, highly recommend if you are celiac — almost everything is gluten free."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    1401 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
    $ • Bagel Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bagels, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "I ordered an oddbagel with Nutella for my celiac daughter and they came out and said they don’t have a second bottle of Nutella so can’t guarantee that there’s no cross contamination in it."
  • 23. Gather

    (29)
    6 safety ratings
    2200 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "The staff was very knowledgeable and assured me there would be no cross contamination."
  • 24. doña

    (13)
    6 safety ratings
    3770 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I did not ask about the chips but I believe they are fried in same frier as fish and not celiac safe."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    6430 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
    $$ • Ethiopian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Naan

    Featured review snippet "Most most everything is gluten-free."
  • (1)
    4905 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
    $ • Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cakes, Salad, Cake Balls, Cheesecake, Cake Pops

    Featured review snippet "Lovely, simple 100% vegan and gluten free place serving Himalayan thali-style food."
  • 27. TAROCCO

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2570 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cakes, Salad, Beer, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Secretly 100% gluten free, super safe (owner has celiac), tastes good"
  • (8)
    5 safety ratings
    1313 Ninth Street #120, Berkeley, CA 94710
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pad Thai, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "I felt safe eating here based on their responses to my questions and did not get sick."
  • 29. Platano

    (25)
    4 safety ratings
    2042 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Probably the best papusas in Berkeley."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    2121 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
    $$ • Barbecue Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pork Ribs, Brisket, Cider

    Featured review snippet "A welcome addition to the neighborhood."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    925 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "they use clean utensils and clean cook surfaces for GF peeps who are sensitive to cross-contact."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    3601 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I spoke with a server and they said that the owner of the restaurant has celiac, so they understand how to prep the food safely."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    2068 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
    $ • Thai Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry

    Featured review snippet "Although nothing is marked on the menu, they were pretty understanding and easily showed me which things were gluten free (which is actually a lot of the menu)."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    1736 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
    $$ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ramen, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "They have a “gluten-friendly” menu since it is a shared kitchen."
  • (3)
    2533 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
    $ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pho

    Featured review snippet "Great food and many many gf options and it was safe for our celiac family"
  • 36. Picante

    (35)
    3 safety ratings
    1328 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Beer

    Featured review snippet "As a super-sensitive celiac, this is the only place I eat out that also serves gluten."
  • (9)
    2 safety ratings
    2072 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Beer

    Featured review snippet "We talked to someone who might have been the owner, but I'm not sure -- he said his daughter has celiac so he is very careful."
  • (9)
    2 safety ratings
    2017 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Great service! Definitely Celiac friendly!"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    2071 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Soup

    Featured review snippet "When my 2 kiddos ordered dinner we didn’t specify their celiac bc everything they ordered was labeled as gf."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1936 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    $ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pad Thai, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "Best GF place we have been to in Berkeley."
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    1545 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Arepas

    Featured review snippet "She says the fryer is dedicated gluten-free."
  • (1)
    2430 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    $ • Chinese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fried Rice

    Featured review snippet "I have eaten here many times...they have limited but clearly labeled GF items."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    2283 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    $ • Thai Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "I let them know about my celiacs and they assured me they would take precautions to avoid cross contamination."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    2208 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "We both agree that the pizza is very good and safe for people with celiac."
  • 45. XICA

    (143)
    1265 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Tacos, Churros, Fried Chicken, Waffles, Chicken & Waffles & more

    Featured review snippet "Run, don’t walk, over to Xica if you’re in San Francisco."
  • (7)
    3 safety ratings
    1150 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "They cook the pakora separately from the samosas so are GF and safe."
  • (26)
    19 safety ratings
    92 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Lobster Rolls, Bread/Buns, Clam Chowder, Soup, Chowder & more

    Featured review snippet "Offered lobster roll on gluten free bun."
  • (13)
    13 safety ratings
    215 Fremont St #2a, San Francisco, CA 94105
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Wings, Fries

    Featured review snippet "The fryer is dedicated gluten free and they know to wash their hands and not cross contaminate with the bread."
  • (39)
    21 safety ratings
    One Ferry Building, The Embarcadero S, San Francisco, CA 94111
    $$ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Staff is super knowledgable and pointed out that some sauces that would’ve come with the burger contain gluten so changed it up!"
  • (16)
    14 safety ratings
    574 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Confirmed gf processes, felt safe eating, felt like staff was well informed."

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