Gluten-Free Lunch Places in Balboa Park, San Diego

Last updated November 2023

  • 1. Tea Pavilion

    1 rating
    The Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Tea Room
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Rice Bowls, Soy Sauce

  • 2. Panama 66

    1 rating
    1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Falafel, Fries, Salad

  • 3. Prado

    24 ratings
    1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Dessert, Sandwiches, Tacos

    100% of 7 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 4. Cucina Urbana

    7 ratings
    505 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Pasta

    100% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 5. San Diego Zoo

    10 ratings
    2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Zoo
    GF Menu
    33% of 6 votes say it's celiac friendly
    Lunch is mentioned in comments

  • 6. The Corner Drafthouse

    3 ratings
    495 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    66% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 7. Barrio Star

    24 ratings
    2706 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu
    91% of 12 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 8. Evolution

    3 ratings
    2965 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert, Tacos

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 9. Achilles Coffee Roasters on Cortez Hill

    2 ratings
    703 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Muffins, Sandwiches

  • 10. Swami's Cafe

    2 ratings
    611 B St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, French Toast, Pancakes, Sandwiches

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 11. Thotsakan Thai and Vegetarian Cuisine

    1 rating
    1153 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    No GF Menu

  • 12. Harumama Noodles and Buns

    2 ratings
    1901 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Ramen, Sushi

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 13. Pappalecco

    6 ratings
    1602 State St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Dessert

    66% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 14. Mona Lisa Italian Foods

    1 rating
    2061 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Pasta, Pizza

  • 15. Barbusa

    2 ratings
    1917 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Pasta, Pizza

    50% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 16. Frost Me Cafe and Bakery

    11 ratings
    555 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Bakery, Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Cookies, Dessert

    85% of 7 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 17. Nonna + Zucchero

    4 ratings
    1735 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Pasta, Pizza

    0% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 18. Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery

    13 ratings
    444 W Cedar St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Sandwiches

    80% of 5 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 19. Mimmos Italian Village

    14 ratings
    1743 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Beer, Pasta

    100% of 7 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 20. Farmers Table Little Italy

    22 ratings
    550 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Pizza

    66% of 12 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 21. Extraordinary Desserts

    10 ratings
    1430 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Dessert Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Baked Goods, Dessert

    0% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly
    Lunch is mentioned in comments

  • 22. Morning Glory

    6 ratings
    550 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns

    60% of 5 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 23. Queenstown Public House

    6 ratings
    1557 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers

    66% of 6 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 24. Shake Shack

    5 ratings
    2008 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Burgers, Ice Cream

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 25. Parakeet Cafe

    9 ratings
    1680 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Cookies, Dessert, Muffins & more

    100% of 5 votes say it's celiac friendly
    Lunch is mentioned in comments

  • 26. Bun & Patti

    2 ratings
    2171 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Burgers

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 27. Burger Lounge

    15 ratings
    1608 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Burgers

    81% of 11 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 28. Pokez

    11 ratings
    947 E St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

  • 29. Sisters Pizza

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

    GF menu options include: Dessert, Pasta, Pizza

    33% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 30. The Crack Shack - Little Italy

    4 ratings
    2266 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    50% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 31. The Melting Pot

    12 ratings
    901 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Dessert

    100% of 6 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 32. Choice Juicery

    15 ratings
    1425 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Juice Bar
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu options include: Smoothies

  • 33. Petrini's

    58 ratings
    610 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Pasta, Pizza

    81% of 11 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 34. Mendocino Farms

    6 ratings
    180 Broadway Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Deli, Sandwiches
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Salad, Sandwiches

    83% of 6 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 35. Deli Llama

    14 ratings
    3702 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Deli, Sandwiches
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 36. Cocina De Barrio

    1 rating
    3707 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant, Bar
    No GF Menu

  • 37. Bandar Restaurant

    11 ratings
    845 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Middle Eastern Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    75% of 8 votes say it's celiac friendly
    Lunch is mentioned in comments

  • 38. Nicolosi's on 5th

    4 ratings
    815 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Pasta, Pizza

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 39. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    1 rating
    801 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Dessert, Sushi

  • 40. Café 21

    26 ratings
    802 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Appetizers

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly
    Lunch is mentioned in comments

  • 41. MAKE pizza+salad

    11 ratings
    699 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Beer, Pizza

    100% of 10 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 42. Hi Poke

    3 ratings
    871 G St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 43. Gaslamp Burger

    3 ratings
    738 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Burgers

    0% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 44. Breakfast Republic

    37 ratings
    707 G St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, French Toast

    96% of 25 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 45. Pizza on 5th

    3 ratings
    734 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Beer, Pizza

    50% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 46. Mr Tempo Gaslamp

    1 rating
    701 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Tacos

  • 47. AAHARN by Koon Thai

    5 ratings
    1202 Kettner Blvd Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

  • 48. Fogo de Chao

    10 ratings
    668 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$$ • Brazilian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 49. Lotus Thai Cuisine

    3 ratings
    906 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu
    50% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 50. Roots Bowls

    1 rating
    1225 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Juice Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Acai Bowls

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