Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Imperial Beach, California

These places have been voted as most celiac friendly in the area by the community. However—as menus, staff, and protocols change, please verify all information before visiting!

Last updated February 2025

  • (288)
    2810 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Tacos, Taquitos, Fries, Rice Bowls, Churros & more

    Featured review snippet "Grateful to have a dedicated (and delicious) restaurant to visit in San Diego."
  • (168)
    3925 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Brownies, Cupcakes, Cookies, Cakes & more

    Featured review snippet "We are visiting San Diego and took a Lyft ride to get bakery items from Starry Lane bakery."
  • (19)
    1425 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Juice Bar
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Smoothies

    Featured review snippet "It’s the only fully dedicated GF spot in the neighborhood so nice to stop into for lunch or breakfast."
  • (4)
    3773 30th St Suite H, San Diego, CA 92104
    $$ • Juice Bar
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Acai Bowls

    Featured review snippet "Northside Shake serves the best Açaí bowls I’ve ever had."
  • (27)
    4143 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bagels, Donuts, Pastries, Cookies, Dessert & more

    Featured review snippet "Dedicated GF and vegan, although there are options like regular cream cheese if you get a bagel."
  • (78)
    5250 Murphy Canyon Rd #118, San Diego, CA 92123
    $ • Donut Shop
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Donuts

    Featured review snippet "Eating so many of these tiny delicious GF donuts was one of the highlights of my trip to San Diego."
  • (9)
    3415 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert, Gelato, Cakes & more

    Featured review snippet "Amazing newly opened 100% gluten free cookie shop in San Diego!!!"
  • (3)
    3275 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Tiramisu, Dessert, Scones, Brownies, Cakes

    Featured review snippet "I go here for paleo bread when I’m in San Diego because my regular bread from home is hard to find."
  • (19)
    4230 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
    $$ • Vegan Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "We had carry out and tried a falafel wrap and two slices of pie."
  • 10. lulubowls

    (7)
    7 safety ratings
    2707 Boston Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Fried Chicken

    Featured review snippet "Pretty good and dedicated GF, but not super different from other bowl places."
  • (5)
    6030 Santo Rd ste g, San Diego, CA 92124
    $$ • Chocolate Shop
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "The designs are stunning and the taste is by far the best I've had in San Diego."
  • (57)
    7650 Girard Ave #400, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$ • Vegan Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Smoothies, Dessert, Pancakes, Crepes, Nachos & more

    Featured review snippet "More importantly, it’s safe for people with celiac to eat here."
  • (25)
    24 safety ratings
    4591 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    $ • Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Bánh Mì, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "I’m glad my wife and I stopped by on our trip visiting San Diego."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$ • Juice Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Donuts, Dessert, Cakes, Cookies, Cheesecake

    Featured review snippet "Our daughter is celiac and enjoys coming to this establishment for all of the gluten free options."
  • 15. Millport

    (17)
    12 safety ratings
    775 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Shrimp and Grits, Pulled Pork, Sandwiches, Breakfast Sandwiches, Dessert & more

    Featured review snippet "I felt safe eating here because all foods baked in house are gluten free."
  • 16. Chipotle

    (1)
    801 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls, Tacos, Burrito Bowls

    Featured review snippet "Never have an issue with cross contamination."
  • (1)
    881 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    $ • Grocery Store
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "There wasn’t an option for Amy’s frozen dinners on this platform but I wanted to share my experience in Imperial Beach."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    791 Palm Ave Suite 101, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Risotto, Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "The GF pasta is imported from Italy and of high quality, the waiter assured me, but I was skeptical to believe until I ate it."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    801 Palm Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "The only thing i had to substitute was bread."
  • (1)
    330 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes

  • 21. Tokyo San

    (1)
    4211 Camino De La Plaza #158B, San Diego, CA 92173
    $ • Japanese Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi

  • (1)
    327 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA 91950
    $$ • Hamburger Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "Their fries are made in a dedicated fryer and they are made in avocado oil."
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    2844 Main St Suite B, San Diego, CA 92113
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Pasta, Salad

    Featured review snippet "The waiter was aware of celiac disease, and was very kind and explained their process to ensure no cross contamination."
  • 24. Sun Deck

    (4)
    3 safety ratings
    1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "We are super sensitive to gluten so I was happy they were able to make us a delicious and Celiac safe free lunch!"
  • (9)
    7 safety ratings
    2233 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns, Tiramisu, Gnocchi, Dessert & more

    Featured review snippet "The chefs/owners were bringing out food and when I thanked them for having gf bread they said “everyone has the right to eat delicious food… gluten free, vegan, everyone.”"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1701 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sushi

    Featured review snippet "And they never make me feel bad about asking questions."
  • 27. moonbowls

    (5)
    4 safety ratings
    2707 Boston Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    $ • Korean Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "It states that its dedicated gluten free."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
    $$$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Omelets

    Featured review snippet "Serea is at Hotel del Coronado."
  • (8)
    2 safety ratings
    1330 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Sushi

    Featured review snippet "They did not have a GF menu but highly knowledgeable about what has gluten and will even substitute king crab for the rolls that have imitation crab."
  • 30. Eklipso

    (1)
    David Alfaro Siqueiros 2795, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Pancakes, Smoothies, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "The main physician wanted a safe place for patients to eat so he opened a cafe!"
  • (9)
    5 safety ratings
    207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream, Soy Sauce, Cocktails, Mocktails & more

    Featured review snippet "No dedicated fryer, so no tempura, but tamari, and real wasabi."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    918 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Gelato, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "Nearly all of the options were gluten-free, with only three exceptions."
  • (34)
    20 safety ratings
    750 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Dessert, Ceviche, Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Do watch out that not all ingredients are listed on the menu."
  • (7)
    5 safety ratings
    831 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Nachos, Breakfast Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Server was attentive to celiac disease and many gluten free options on the menu as well as options that can be modified to gluten free."
  • 35. Manna BBQ

    (1)
    724 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    $$ • Korean BBQ Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "One thing I’ve missed since being diagnosed with celiac disease is KBBQ."
  • 36. Red Robin

    (6)
    2 safety ratings
    3030 Plaza Bonita Rd, National City, CA 91950
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Wraps

    Featured review snippet "Ordered gluten free burger and fries and indicated allergy, forgot to get GF bun for one of the meals and the manager called to ask and tell us he'd remake the burger."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1201 1st St #5, Coronado, CA 92118
    $$ • Barbecue Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Brisket, Salad

    Featured review snippet "I had lunch here while visiting Coronado/San Diego and highly recommend it."
  • (1)
    943 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
    $$ • Juice Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Waffles, Cookies, Muffins

    Featured review snippet "I just wish the GF bread had been as big as the amazing bread my husband’s toast had been served on."
  • (56)
    51 safety ratings
    551 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Breakfast Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Waffles, Pancakes, Omelets, Bread/Buns, Chicken & Waffles & more

    Featured review snippet "When traveling to San Diego with my teenage son, I knew I had to find a cool place with great food, big portions and the bonus would be a fun GF option."
  • (3)
    333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Flatbread, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free items not marked on the menu but I asked the waitress if the flatbread was gluten free and she immediately went to ask the chef who said he could make it!"
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    2469 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
    $$ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "They were unique, safe, and I was able to easily share things with my partner without many modifications for celiac."
  • 42. Hi Poke

    (5)
    3 safety ratings
    871 G St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Poke Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Poke

    Featured review snippet "Ate here three times when in San Diego and had no problems."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1643 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Salad

    Featured review snippet "There are gluten-free pastas and salads."
  • (13)
    2 safety ratings
    789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert, Pasta, Cheesecake

    Featured review snippet "Many gluten free options and a very friendly wait staff."
  • (245)
    65 safety ratings
    558 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fajitas, Tacos, Quesadillas, Steak, Tortillas & more

    Featured review snippet "We’re visiting San Diego from out of town - my daughter and husband have recently been diagnosed with Celiac."
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    2202 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cocktails, Beer, Fried Rice

    Featured review snippet "There isn’t a lot that’s gf but they helped me identify which items were gluten free and what I should avoid for cross contamination, like the hash browns."
  • 47. Postino

    (7)
    6 safety ratings
    2100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Paninis, Sandwiches, Salad, Bruschetta

    Featured review snippet "I try to be really careful after I've been glutened, so I really appreciate that there's a Postino in San Diego now!"
  • 48. Panama 66

    (4)
    4 safety ratings
    1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Falafel, Salad

    Featured review snippet "Lots of gf options and they have a dedicated gf (and vegan) frier."
  • 49. Prado

    (30)
    10 safety ratings
    1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Dessert, Tacos, Crème Brûlée, Paella

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free fish tacos were great with the server taking the time to document allergies to the kitchen."
  • (9)
    5 safety ratings
    1953 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Soy Sauce, Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "This is our go-to sushi spot in San Diego."

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