Gluten-Free Dessert in Balboa Park, San Diego

Last updated January 2025

  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    Plaza de Panama, Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Coffee Shop, Museum
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cakes, Brownies

    Featured review snippet "The website just stated pastries."
  • 2. Prado

    (29)
    9 safety ratings
    1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free fish tacos were great with the server taking the time to document allergies to the kitchen."
  • (10)
    3 safety ratings
    505 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Staff knew the gluten free options, what could be modified, and checked with the kitchen to be sure."
  • (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."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    2965 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Had several gluten free options."
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    1602 State St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pizza, Bread/Buns

  • (9)
    6 safety ratings
    550 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Gelato, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "We ate at the San Diego location 2 times and La Jolla once."
  • (13)
    2 safety ratings
    555 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cakes, Quiche, Cookies, Salad & more

    Featured review snippet "I eat here regularly, good range of gluten free pastries, cakes, quiche and salads."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    1735 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

  • (15)
    3 safety ratings
    444 W Cedar St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Great coffee and a delicious muffin!"
  • (12)
    3 safety ratings
    1430 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Dessert Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

  • 12. Bencotto

    (22)
    14 safety ratings
    750 W Fir St #103, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Gnocchi

    Dessert is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "I have celiac disease (must be gluten free) so eating out is hard and requires lots of research even when I’m choosing the restaurant."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    3403 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sandwiches, Cookies, Bread/Buns, Muffins & more

    Featured review snippet "No seating, but was great for us to grab a sandwich then go to the San Diego Zoo."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1643 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Salad

    Dessert is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "There are gluten-free pastas and salads."
  • 15. Monello

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

    GF menu items: Dessert, Gnocchi, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free noodles are cooked separately to prevent cross-contamination."
  • (12)
    7 safety ratings
    1655 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Very knowledgeable and accommodating for celiac."
  • (1)
    1047 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "My husband is celiac, and I am gluten sensitive."
  • (13)
    8 safety ratings
    1680 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cookies, Pastries, Muffins, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "So many gf AND dairy free options available, and all delicious - a great spot for brunch/lunch!"
  • (7)
    3 safety ratings
    1670 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "I was able to tell the servers I had celiac disease and they went to the back to new ice cream containers for samples and serving."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1654 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Dessert is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "No GF menu but knowledgeable about options on menu."
  • (27)
    18 safety ratings
    2034 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • 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."
  • (13)
    10 safety ratings
    2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cocktails, Pizza, Pulled Pork, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "The gluten-free wood-fired pita was better than any pita I had before I was diagnosed with Celiac."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1536 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$$ • Italian Restaurant, Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cheesecake, Pasta

  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    3603 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pizza, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Great pizza and great gluten free and dairy free pizza options!"
  • (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."
  • (1)
    3685 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, French Toast, Bread/Buns, Omelets

    Featured review snippet "I had a yummy loaded mashed potato omelet with crispy potatoes (server assured me they only do potatoes and brussels dprouts in the fryer), and a delightful lychee/prosecco mimosa."
  • (6)
    5 safety ratings
    835 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "When I explained I had a mild wheat allergy (tend to have hives and some swelling) she said they would cook the noodles in a separate dedicated pot with water that hadn't been used for other noodles."
  • (1)
    801 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sushi

    Featured review snippet "Best grill for people with celiacs!"
  • (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."
  • (2)
    1495 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu
    Dessert is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Fantastic food, I had the gluten free seafood pasta, it had clams, salmon, and shrimp; and an afogato for dessert."
  • (3)
    555 G St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Bakery, Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Crepes

    Featured review snippet "They have crepes and sandwiches, but don't make any of them gluten free (including the galettes which are traditionally gluten free) which was a bit disappointing for us, esp after their website listed a GF baguette."
  • (13)
    10 safety ratings
    658 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak

    Dessert is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Awesome place with many celiac safe options (indicated on the menu)."
  • (1)
    1295 University Ave #1B, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Candy Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    711 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Beer, Cider

  • (1)
    1254 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

  • 36. Saltwater

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    565 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cider, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "I would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a more upscale dining experience, steak or seafood in San Diego"
  • (7)
    3 safety ratings
    425 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "My husband and I have a tradition of getting ice cream when we go on vacation and I was diagnosed a couple of weeks before we left on our trip to San Diego."
  • (1)
    1216 28th St, San Diego, CA 92102
    Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Salad, Steak

    Featured review snippet "Things are not specified as GF on menu, but we had awesome meal: spicy Caesar salad without croutons, sausage plate, steaks, chocolate mousse concoction, and wine."
  • 39. Callie

    (8)
    6 safety ratings
    1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "They cared so much to ensure there was no cross contamination with any of my dishes."
  • (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!"
  • (245)
    65 safety ratings
    558 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "We’re visiting San Diego from out of town - my daughter and husband have recently been diagnosed with Celiac."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Steak

    Featured review snippet "The GF menu was larger than most restaurants."
  • (14)
    8 safety ratings
    1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Crème Brûlée

    Dessert is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "The server indicated which items were not celiac safe due to cross contamination."
  • 44. Topsail

    (1)
    1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sandwiches, Tacos

  • (168)
    3925 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "We are visiting San Diego and took a Lyft ride to get bakery items from Starry Lane bakery."
  • (15)
    10 safety ratings
    453 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Dessert Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Crepes

    Featured review snippet "Our celiac daughter was so excited to get gf crepes!"
  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    901 Bayfront Ct Suite 1, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Muffins, Donuts, Bread/Buns, Bagels

    Featured review snippet "The server verified if my GF was allergy or preference and then confirmed if I was coeliac without me needing to prompt him."
  • (6)
    3 safety ratings
    181 W Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns

    Dessert is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Woman waiting on us was very aware of Celiac and went out of her way to offer GF bread, ensuring utensils were clean--you name it!"
  • (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)
    550 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Cocktail Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Beer, Cider

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