Top Gluten-Free Bakeries & Restaurants
San Francisco Bay Area
Dedicated Gluten-Free Bakeries
- Mariposa Baking Company (Oakland/SF Ferry Building):
5427 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 595-0955 | Dedicated GF bakery, breads, desserts, and sandwiches
- Third Culture Bakery (Berkeley):
2701 Eighth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
(341) 333-2640 | 100% GF mochi muffins & pastries, drinks, unique desserts
Popular Bakeries with Gluten-Free Options
- Angel Cakes Cupcakes (Oakland): 745 5th St, Oakland | Many vegan & GF cupcakes. Rotating selection—call ahead.
- Kara's Cupcakes (San Francisco & Bay Area): 3249 Scott St, SF | GF cupcakes & cakes in several locations. Not a dedicated GF kitchen.
- Cupcakin' Bake Shop (Berkeley): 2391 Telegraph Ave | GF options available daily, old-school approach.
- Vegan Donut Gelato (Oakland): 411 E 18th St | Vegan donuts & GF treats, rotating menu.
- Timeless Coffee (Oakland/Berkeley): 4252 Piedmont Ave, Oakland | All vegan bakery with many GF pastries.
- The Butcher’s Son Vegan Delicatessen & Bakery (Berkeley): 1954 University Ave | Vegan deli & pastry shop with GF choices.
Celiac-Safe & Gluten-Free Friendly Restaurants
- Kitava (Oakland): 375 40th St | 100% gluten-free kitchen serving healthy New American cuisine. Free of: gluten, dairy, corn, soy, peanuts, refined sugar, seed oils.
- Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen (San Francisco): 401 Valencia St | 100% gluten-free kitchen. Venezuelan, corn arepas, plantain meals, vibrant flavors.
- Tarocco (Berkeley): 2570 Ninth St | California Mediterranean café, GF & vegan friendly.
- Lemat (Berkeley): 3212 Adeline St | Ethiopian with 100% Teff injera (naturally GF), great for vegan/vegetarian/GF diners.
- Wildseed (San Francisco): 2000 Union St | 100% vegan, many GF options, cocktails, hearty global fare.
- Rad Radish (San Francisco): 301 Hayes St | Plant-based, affordable spot with GF & vegan dishes.
- XICA (San Francisco): 1265 Battery St | 100% gluten-free Mexican flavors, margaritas, festive atmosphere.
- Healthyish Republic (San Francisco): 2990 24th St | Mediterranean café, GF, Keto, and vegan menus.
- As Quoted (San Francisco): 3613 Sacramento St | Hip breakfast/lunch spot, GF, dairy-free, nut-free options, organic.
- Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria (Berkeley): 1512 Shattuck Ave | All-vegetarian daily pizza, GF crust option often available. Not a dedicated GF kitchen.
Tips for GF Diners
- Dedicated Gluten-Free bakeries (Mariposa, Third Culture) and kitchens (Kitava, Pica Pica, XICA) are safest for celiac.
- Always notify staff about gluten restrictions and ask about cross-contamination if sensitive.
- Menus and availability may change—call ahead for special orders or rotating selections.
Updated October 2025 — Curated for the SF Bay gluten-free community