Brownie with fresh whipped cream and wine so amazing!
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Gluten-Free Dessert in La Mesa, California

Last updated March 2025

  • (1)
    901 Bayfront Ct Suite #101, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Gelato

    Featured review snippet "The girl behind the counter consulted a piece of paper that listed all the allergens when I ordered my two flavors to make sure they were safe."
  • (1)
    859 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Dessert Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free soft serve ice cream, gluten-free Dole soft serve, gluten-free caramel apples."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$ • Juice Bar
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Our daughter is celiac and enjoys coming to this establishment for all of the gluten free options."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Lovely restaurant in La Mesa, on a man made lake for a nice ambiance."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    3308 Main St, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "A new lovely place in Lemon Grove with gf menu items clearly marked; make sure to tell your server if you’re celiac so they take extra precautions."
  • (13)
    3415 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "I was surprised that most of the cookies contain oats because it’s not uncommon for celiacs to react to the avenin (even if certified gluten free)."
  • (3)
    6165 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

    Featured review snippet "Avoid toppings if celiac (although I did confirm the chocolate chips were Hershey & gluten free)."
  • (1)
    5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free pasta is SO GOOD!"
  • (1)
    8401 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$ • Grocery Store
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cakes, Beer, Bread/Buns, Cupcakes & more

  • (23)
    18 safety ratings
    3017 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $$ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cones, Gelato

    Featured review snippet "Almost every flavor is celiac safe (specialty collaborations usually aren't) and the gluten free cone is to die for."
  • (173)
    3925 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "THE BEST gluten free bread items I have ever had 5 & 1/2 years into my Celiac diagnosis."
  • (27)
    26 safety ratings
    4591 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    $ • Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "This is my fav GF restaurant in San Diego."
  • (5)
    4095 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "This is our go to wine bar in San Diego!!"
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    4073 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $$ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "Their waffle cones are gluten free & vegan."
  • (11)
    3 safety ratings
    5500 Grossmont Cntr Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Burgers, Beer, Pizza, Bread/Buns

  • (8)
    6 safety ratings
    2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta, Salad

    Featured review snippet "Staff were knowledgeable about celiac and there was a sign at host stand to inquire about allergy protocols."
  • 17. Prado

    (31)
    10 safety ratings
    1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Salad, Steak, Tacos, Crème Brûlée & more

    Featured review snippet "Our server was Cara and she was knowledgeable about celiac and cross contamination."
  • (0)
    5640 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

  • (9)
    2 safety ratings
    8141 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cider, Pizza

  • 20. Bahn Thai

    (29)
    10 safety ratings
    4646 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pad Thai, Curry, Fried Rice

    Featured review snippet "Every time we’re in San Diego, we make it a point to come here."
  • (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."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    4727 University Ave #9210, San Diego, CA 92105
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Burgers, Bread/Buns, Cocktails, Grilled Chicken & more

    Featured review snippet "The owner has food allergies and her sister has celiac so they take cross contamination seriously."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2533 Folex Way, Spring Valley, CA 91978
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Knowledgeable about gluten and cross contamination. Delicious food!"
  • (10)
    8 safety ratings
    2233 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Gluten-free bread was brought out with oil/vinegar and butter, and there’s a gluten-free menu as well as gluten-free desserts."
  • (15)
    12 safety ratings
    2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cocktails, Pizza, Pulled Pork, Pita & more

    Featured review snippet "The gluten-free wood-fired pita was better than any pita I had before I was diagnosed with Celiac."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    2471 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

    Featured review snippet "Clearly marked GF flavors, care kept with not having cross contamination of toppings."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    3349 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Muffins

    Featured review snippet "I will be returning here every time I come to San Diego!"
  • (3)
    3275 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "I nearly cried with joy when I had their GF and Dairy free tiramisu, something I haven't enjoyed since before my celiac diagnosis."
  • (27)
    18 safety ratings
    2034 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Flatbread, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "The staff understood cross contamination and were very accommodating in making menu items celiac safe."
  • (16)
    7 safety ratings
    901 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Fondue

    Featured review snippet "Waiter was very knowledgeable and asked if I was celiac."
  • (8)
    5 safety ratings
    Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Dr #215, San Diego, CA 92108
    $$ • Barbecue Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "They don’t have a separate GF menu, but the regular menu has markings for Gluten Free, GC (gf but with cross contamination/shared frying oil), nuts and vegan options."
  • (38)
    22 safety ratings
    750 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Salad, Ceviche, Seafood, Curry & more

    Featured review snippet "Do watch out that not all ingredients are listed on the menu."
  • (2)
    3351 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "All of the gluten free menu items, including daily specials are labeled gluten-free."
  • (9)
    6 safety ratings
    550 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream, Gelato

    Featured review snippet "We ate at the San Diego location 2 times and La Jolla once."
  • 35. Monello

    (6)
    5 safety ratings
    750 W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta, Gnocchi

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free noodles are cooked separately to prevent cross-contamination."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    711 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Beer, Cider

  • (2)
    3118 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Donuts

    Featured review snippet "They carry gluten free and dairy free donuts and pound cake!"
  • (14)
    7 safety ratings
    1680 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cookies, Pastries, Smoothies, Scones & more

    Featured review snippet "they tell you which allergens the deserts are free from but they’re all in the same case. they do have a designated gluten free utensil to grab the gluten free deserts!"
  • (3)
    3066 B University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pizza, Gelato

    Featured review snippet "Server went through each flavor and told us if it was gluten free or not."
  • (2)
    3993 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
    $$ • Hamburger Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "They said the fries / sweet potato fries were gluten free."
  • 41. Sipz

    (2)
    3914 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Clearly marked menu w/ lots of GF options; DELICIOUS"
  • (1)
    935 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
    $ • Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

    Featured review snippet "They also have a nutritional chart that shows if the flavor is GF or not."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2871 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "The staff were very happy to help and grabbed fresh ice cream from the back for me and walked me through all GF flavors."
  • (1)
    2990 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
    $$ • Middle Eastern Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "I mentioned I was Celiac and they made every accommodation possible to make my food gluten free."
  • (9)
    5 safety ratings
    207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    No GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "No dedicated fryer, so no tempura, but tamari, and real wasabi."
  • (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."
  • (3)
    3004 Juniper St, San Diego, CA 92104
    $$ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "Great little place! Yummy coffee and the gf almond cake was delicious!"
  • 48. 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."
  • (9)
    7 safety ratings
    2550 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $$$$ • French Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns, Salad

    Featured review snippet "I tried to ask my usual questions about kitchen prep and the waitress quickly explained when it’s an allergy they take specific precautions to remove any chance of cross contamination which made me feel so safe."
  • (10)
    4 safety ratings
    860 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Huevos Rancheros, Pizza, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Others note there are many items marked as gf, but their dinner menu only shows about 2 items marked as gf."

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