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Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Santa Cruz, 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 April 2024

  • 1. Pana Venezuelan Food Truck

    9 ratings
    2738 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Food Truck
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu options include: Arepas

  • 2. Roxa Hammock Cafe

    2 ratings
    110 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Cafe
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu options include: Acai Bowls, Dessert

  • 3. zen musubi

    1 rating
    1132 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Food Stand
    GF Menu

  • 4. Melinda's Gluten Free Bakery

    130 ratings
    1420 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes & more

  • 5. Pana Venezuelan Food

    8 ratings
    118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Venezuelan Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Arepas

    100% of 8 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 6. Tater Twists

    1 rating
    400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Snack Bar
    No GF Menu

  • 7. Windmill Cafe

    49 ratings
    21231 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, French Toast, Waffles

    93% of 15 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 8. Woodstock's Pizza

    45 ratings
    710 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Pizza

    92% of 13 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 9. Tramonti

    3 ratings
    528 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Pasta, Pizza

    100% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 10. Akira Seabright

    13 ratings
    1222 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Appetizers, Sushi

    100% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 11. The Picnic Basket

    6 ratings
    125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    100% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 12. Veg On The Edge

    11 ratings
    725 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    100% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 13. Hokkaido Ramen House

    2 ratings
    1901 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Ramen Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Noodles, Ramen

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 14. Beach Hut Deli

    2 ratings
    381 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $ • Deli, Sandwiches
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 15. Sabieng Thai Cuisine

    3 ratings
    1218 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Curry, Pad Thai

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 16. Mobo Sushi

    8 ratings
    105 River St S, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Sushi

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 17. Nick the Greek

    2 ratings
    1133 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Greek Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Dessert, Fries

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 18. Yan Flower

    1 rating
    617 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Chinese Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Noodles

  • 19. Mad Yolks

    1 rating
    1411 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Breakfast & Brunch
    GF Menu

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

  • 20. Viva's

    5 ratings
    1201 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Tacos

    100% of 4 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 21. Harbor Café

    4 ratings
    535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    100% of 4 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 22. Chubbs Chicken Sandwiches

    28 ratings
    766 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Fried Chicken, Fries, Sandwiches

    96% of 26 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 23. Staff of Life

    7 ratings
    1266 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    GF Menu
    100% of 6 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 24. Johnny's Harborside

    28 ratings
    493 Lake Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 25. Steamer Lane Supply

    2 ratings
    644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Food Truck, Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Cookies, Tacos

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 26. The Penny Ice Creamery

    13 ratings
    913 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Dessert, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cones

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 27. Zameen At The Point

    1 rating
    851 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    No GF Menu

  • 28. Erik's DeliCafe

    2 ratings
    1664 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

  • 29. Ivéta

    1 rating
    2125 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

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

  • 30. Bookie’s Pizza

    1 rating
    1315 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Cider, Pizza

  • 31. Parish Publick House

    1 rating
    841 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Pub
    No GF Menu

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

  • 32. Namaste Grill & Bar

    1 rating
    303 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Beer, Curry

  • 33. Marianne's Ice Cream

    2 ratings
    1020 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Dessert, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cones

  • 34. Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar

    1 rating
    1100 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Beer (Gluten-Reduced), Pizza

  • 35. Mission Hill Creamery

    2 ratings
    1101 Pacific Ave b, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Coffee Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Dessert, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cones

  • 36. Trader Joe's

    2 ratings
    700 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Grocery Store
    No GF Menu

  • 37. Shogun Japanese Restaurant

    1 rating
    1123 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

  • 38. Chocolate the Restaurant

    6 ratings
    1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

  • 39. The Buzz Sushi

    7 ratings
    1010 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Sushi

    83% of 6 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 40. Solaire

    2 ratings
    611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Appetizers, Cocktails, Dessert

    100% of 2 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 41. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    5 ratings
    400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Coffee Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Cupcakes, Muffins

    100% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 42. Hula's Island Grill

    7 ratings
    221 Cathcart St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    40% of 5 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 43. Crow's Nest Restaurant

    14 ratings
    2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

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

    77% of 9 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 44. Poke House

    5 ratings
    1543 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Poke Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Poke, Rice Bowls

    75% of 4 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 45. Zoccoli's Delicatessen

    8 ratings
    1534 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $ • Deli, Sandwiches
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    60% of 5 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 46. Laili Restaurant

    8 ratings
    101 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    85% of 7 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 47. Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria

    3 ratings
    21490 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Appetizers, Pasta

    66% of 3 votes say it's celiac friendly

  • 48. Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap

    2 ratings
    3744 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Soy Sauce

  • 49. Achilles by the Sea

    1 rating
    1404 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    $$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu options include: Dessert, Falafel

  • 50. At Thai Recipe

    3 ratings
    2106 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu
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