Gluten-Free Donuts at Chani's Donuts
Gluten-Free Donuts at Chani's Donuts
Gluten-Free Donuts at Chani's Donuts
Whole pastry case of GF goodies.
The bakery
So good! Small bakery, but full of goodies! Definitely worth going to.

Most Celiac Friendly Bakeries San Diego

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

  • (79)
    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."
  • (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."
  • (27)
    4143 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "Dedicated GF and vegan, although there are options like regular cream cheese if you get a bagel."
  • (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, Cakes, Gelato & 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: Cakes, Dessert, Brownies, Scones, Tiramisu

    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."
  • (41)
    2720 Via De La Valle E110, Del Mar, CA 92014
    $$ • Cafe, Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls, Croissants, Breakfast Sandwiches, Acai Bowls & more

    Featured review snippet "We had the morning glory bowl with delicious cashew crema, the turkey and prosciutto sandwich on the most incredible gluten free croissant, and the Del Mar salad (I think that was the name of it)."
  • (194)
    948 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
    $$ • Cafe, Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Burritos, Pizza, Bread/Buns, Dessert, Burgers & more

    Featured review snippet "This is a dedicated GF place and they have a lot of different options for food."
  • (83)
    376 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, English Muffins, Quiche, Pastries & more

    Featured review snippet "Our son has Celiac and this place is our new favorite."
  • (4)
    5661 Palmer Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    $ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

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

    Featured review snippet "Super moist, which is hard to find with gluten free treats."
  • (10)
    2 safety ratings
    7660 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cupcakes, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "They have a GF bread (no eggs or dairy, baked elsewhere)."
  • (7)
    4 safety ratings
    1753 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
    $$ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Donuts, Dessert, Tiramisu, Cakes, Cupcakes & more

    Featured review snippet "The donuts and bars are all made off site at The Gluten Free Baking Company which is a dedicated GF kitchen."
  • (1)
    4577 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 1211, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free classic cookie is the best I ever had"
  • 13. Azucar

    (3)
    2 safety ratings
    4820 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cupcakes, Dessert, Scones

    Featured review snippet "My daughter is celiac and she loves eating the gluten free desserts here ."
  • (13)
    8 safety ratings
    1680 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Pastries, Muffins, Waffles, Smoothies & more

    Featured review snippet "So many gf AND dairy free options available, and all delicious - a great spot for brunch/lunch!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    4340 Genesee Ave #110, San Diego, CA 92117
    $ • Coffee Shop, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Donuts

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free donuts are good but only red velvet was offered when I was there, however it’s primarily not a food cafe anyway"
  • (2)
    3960 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies

  • (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."
  • (7)
    4 safety ratings
    3545 Del Mar Heights Rd C7, San Diego, CA 92130
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cupcakes

    Featured review snippet "I am the only celiac in my family, so for celebrations I’ll pick up a dozen cupcakes but only one of them needs to be gluten-free."
  • (6)
    3 safety ratings
    2165 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "My husband has Celiac and he was able to get a ham and cheese on the GF bread with NO REACTION."
  • (13)
    2 safety ratings
    555 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "I eat here regularly, good range of gluten free pastries, cakes, quiche and salads."
  • (2)
    Encinitas, CA 92024
    $$ • Home Bakery, At the Farmers Market
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    2202 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$ • Cafe, Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Donuts, Bread/Buns, Acai Bowls, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "I had a delicious GF Avocado toast for breakfast and the staff was very helpful and understanding of celiac."
  • (1)
    960 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109
    $$ • Cafe, Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cakes, Dessert

  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    3017 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
    $$ • Donut Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Donuts, Sandwiches, Breakfast Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Celiac and never had a reaction!"
  • (16)
    8 safety ratings
    937 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
    $$ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "I told the worker I was Celiac and she talked about how they try very hard to make it safe gluten free."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    942 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
    $ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cakes, Donuts, Bagels

  • (31)
    10 safety ratings
    967 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
    $$ • Donut Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Donuts

    Featured review snippet "My 12 yo daughter has celiacs and my wife and her are Vegan."
  • (1)
    3451 Via Montebello #182, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    $$ • Bakery
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "The most amazing Italian gluten free desserts and pastries."
  • (12)
    4 safety ratings
    246 N Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    $ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "They are very understanding about Celiac and no cross contamination."
  • (2)
    2400 Harmony Grove Rd, Escondido, CA 92029
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Muffins, Cookies

  • (2)
    106 Aberdeen Drive, Cardiff, CA 92007
    $ • Bakery
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cupcakes, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free brownies are amazing and safe!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cupcakes, Cakes, Dessert

  • (22)
    4 safety ratings
    155 S Orange St, Escondido, CA 92025
    $ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Tons of GF options, and if you tell them you have celiac, they take extra precautions to avoid cross-contamination."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1200 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Dessert, Crepes

    Featured review snippet "GF Quiches, Crepes, macaroons, and more!"
  • (1)
    3772 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
    Bakery
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies

  • (1)
    Paseo Ensenada 1378, Jardines Playas de Tijuana, 22500 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico 22500
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Bread/Buns

  • (1)
    1514 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024
    $ • Bakery
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cupcakes

    Featured review snippet "As always, because they make 26 daily cupcake flavors that do use flour, there may be the possibility of cross-contamination but I have not gotten sick and am celiac."
  • (1)
    890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    $ • Donut Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

  • 39. Cafe 160

    (18)
    4 safety ratings
    9275 Sky Park Court, San Diego, CA 92123
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soup, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "It was a little pricey for the quantity but that’s the GF tax or maybe just cost of food in San Diego."
  • (1)
    3655 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92106
    $ • Coffee Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "They have a small amount of gluten free bakery selection."
  • (7)
    4 safety ratings
    4462 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
    $$ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Donuts, Pastries, Bagels

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "They did have a GF bagel I was wanting to try there, but they didn’t have a dedicated toaster or anything, so I skipped on that."
  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
    $$ • Grocery Store
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Soup, Veggie Burgers, Bread/Buns, Cheesecake & more

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "I’ve been shopping at People’s for 20 years and have been shopping as someone with celiac for 10 of those years."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    1780 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pastries, Acai Bowls

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "They have all vegan and some GF bakery items (not every day)."
  • (15)
    3 safety ratings
    444 W Cedar St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

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

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Great coffee and a delicious muffin!"
  • (14)
    7 safety ratings
    1609 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Gnocchi, Ravioli

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Great gluten free options ans felt safe with the options being prepared separately."
  • (4)
    2600 Via De La Valle #100, San Diego, CA 92014
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cider, Beer

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "The best store to find an extensive list of gluten-free items!"
  • (4)
    12853 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
    $ • Grocery Store
    No GF Menu
    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Not only does Jimbo's stock a large supply of gluten free foods, they have one of the best organic produce selections in San Diego."
  • (1)
    4727 University Ave #9210, San Diego, CA 92105
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Owners are nice/hard working and their sister has celiac."
  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    2236 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: English Muffins, Omelets, Bread/Buns, Muffins, Cookies & more

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "No gluten-free menu but the waiter was so nice."
  • (10)
    7 safety ratings
    1980 Summit Dr, Escondido, CA 92027
    $ • Market
    GF Menu

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

    Bakery is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "This cute little farm stand is a gem for celiacs!"

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