Best gluten-free restaurants in Los Angeles

RICE

Los Angeles · Japanese · €⁠€

100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The restaurant's own website states 'GLUTEN FREE' and FindMeGlutenFree reports it as dedicated gluten-free. Dozens of coeliac and gluten-intolerant reviewers confirm zero reactions and a fully GF menu including sushi, ramen, tempura, and desserts. No gluten-containing ingredients are used anywhere in the kitchen.

Honey Hi

Los Angeles · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

There is a dedicated 100% gluten-free facility, confirmed by multiple community reports (FindMeGlutenFree dedicated GF badge, 39 ratings, mostly from coeliac diners who report no reactions). The kitchen does not have gluten on premises, structurally eliminating cross-contamination risk.

Modern Bread and Bagel

Los Angeles · Bakery · Brunch · €⁠€

Modern Bread and Bagel is a dedicated gluten-free facility, according to multiple online listings and dozens of celiac diner reviews. Those reviews report zero reactions. The entire kitchen is gluten-free, which eliminates cross-contamination risk by design.

Twice Baked Gluten Free Baking Company

Long Beach · Bakery · €⁠€

Long Beach's only dedicated gluten-free bakery since 2012; explicitly states 'we are a wheat free environment' on menu and homepage. All products are gluten-free, no gluten-containing ingredients on premises.

Ben's Fast Food

Los Angeles · Vegan · Vegetarian · €

Ben's Fast Food operates a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The kitchen uses no flour, no wheat, and no fryers, and it is used exclusively by the team. The entire menu is gluten-free by default, built around naturally gluten-free ingredients such as millet, brown rice, and legumes. The founder designed the menu around his wife's gluten allergy. The venue is not third-party certified. However, the kitchen is structurally dedicated, with no gluten-containing ingredients on the premises. Multiple coeliac reviewers report zero reactions across repeated visits. Some risk factors exist. They include shared building-level storage with other kitchens, supplier handling of both gluten-free and gluten-containing products, and third-party delivery variables. The venue is transparent about these limitations.

F#ck Gluten

Los Angeles · Pizza · Salad · €⁠€

The venue's official menu and website state that all items are gluten-free: 'Gluten-free pizzas, gluten-free salads, gluten-free bowls' and the menu is headed 'Gluten Free Salads', 'Gluten Free Grain Bowls', and 'GF Desserts'. The site is tagged 'Powered by Gluten-Free Goodness'. This indicates a 100% gluten-free kitchen — no gluten-containing ingredients on the premises — meeting the Tier A 'verifiably safe' criteria for a dedicated kitchen. No formal accreditation is cited, but the structural claim is clear and from the venue's own canonical source.

Levant Bistro + Bake Shop

Los Angeles · Lebanese · Brunch · €⁠€

The venue's official website states 'everything is Gluten Free' and describes a 'completely Gluten Free' menu. A customer review on the site from a coeliac diner confirms a 'completely gluten free environment' and the ability to eat 'without worries of getting sick'. The owner is reported to empathise with coeliac needs. This indicates a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen, meeting the Tier A criteria for a verifiably safe environment.

moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls- Koreatown)

Los Angeles · Korean · €⁠€

The venue's official menu and homepage both state the entire menu is gluten-free, and the Google Play app description says '100% gluten-free food'. The menu marks every dish GF and includes a disclaimer about potential cross-contamination. While the venue claims a fully gluten-free kitchen, the menu's own disclaimer notes facilities may contain gluten, so this is a self-declared 100% GF kitchen rather than a third-party accredited one. Confidence is high because the claim is consistent across multiple official sources.

Blu Jam Cafe

Los Angeles · Brunch · €⁠€

The General Manager at the Melrose Ave location is a coeliac herself, and multiple coeliac diners report safe experiences with dedicated precautions (potatoes grilled separately, toast roasted outside main kitchen). The Sherman Oaks and Melrose locations are reported to have a gluten-free menu with marked items, though the Woodland Hills location does not. One negative review from 2020 reports a wrong dish with cheese. Not a dedicated gluten-free facility.

California Pizza Kitchen

Los Angeles · Pizza · €⁠€

California Pizza Kitchen is a large US chain. It has a validated gluten-free menu from the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG). The menu includes 5 gluten-free pizzas on a cauliflower crust. These pizzas are prepared with dedicated pans, cutting boards, and utensils, along with a glove change. The kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free, however. All pizzas are baked in shared ovens, so cross-contamination is possible. Community reviews on FindMeGlutenFree are mixed. Some celiac diners report no issues, while others report getting sick or witnessing unsafe practices. The chain's own allergen disclaimer states that it cannot guarantee any item is completely free from any allergen.

Girl & the Goat Los Angeles

Los Angeles · American · Contemporary · €⁠€⁠€

Dedicated gluten-free menu available, with staff trained on celiac protocols and a dedicated kitchen space (reported by Atly). Michelin listing confirms gluten-free options. No formal accreditation from Coeliac UK or other recognised body. Cross-contamination risk is considered low but the kitchen is not 100% gluten-free.

Kitchen Mouse Cafe

Los Angeles · Brunch · Vegan · €⁠€

Kitchen Mouse Cafe is a vegetarian cafe in Highland Park, Los Angeles, with an almost entirely gluten-free menu. The menu is not a dedicated gluten-free facility; the kitchen shares space with another business that uses gluten, but staff are knowledgeable and aware of cross-contamination. A dedicated gluten-free fryer is reported. Multiple coeliac diners report positive experiences, but there are also several historical reports of severe reactions, including one requiring hospitalisation. The venue is not Coeliac UK accredited.

The L.A. Cafe

Los Angeles · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

Menu marks items GF / GFA with a key, but the venue explicitly states it is not a gluten-free establishment and all food is prepared in a shared kitchen using shared utensils and equipment. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged by the venue itself.

BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle

Los Angeles · Korean · Homestyle · €

According to the official menu, only bread and macaroni contain gluten. All sauces and batters are gluten-free. Multiple celiac reviewers on FindMeGlutenFree report having no reactions, and they describe the staff as knowledgeable. However, the kitchen is shared (bread and macaroni are present), and the listing notes 'No dedicated kitchen'. The menu is marked, and there is a shared preparation area.

Amara Kitchen

Los Angeles · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

The menu marks GF/GFO items. Not a dedicated GF kitchen; multiple community reports document a shared grill where GF tortillas are heated alongside wheat tortillas, and at least one glutening incident. Staff knowledge varies; some diners report dedicated kitchen space while others describe cross-contamination. Best suited for gluten-sensitive diners tolerant of trace gluten.

Âu Lạc

Los Angeles · Vegan · Vietnamese · €⁠€

Menu marks GF items; not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen (no dedicated fryer or prep area reported). Multiple coeliac reviewers report feeling safe and no reactions, but cross-contamination is possible.

Braazo Pizza

Los Angeles · Pizza · €

Offers a separate 'Gluten Free Cheese Pizza' on the menu, indicating a marked GF option. Staff are reported as trained and accommodating, but the kitchen uses shared utensils and there is acknowledged risk of cross-contamination. No dedicated fryer or kitchen. Multiple sources confirm availability of gluten-free crust and positive diner experiences.

Knead Noods

Los Angeles · Italian · €⁠€

Gluten-free pasta is available via the ordering tablet's 'allergy' option, which triggers a separate cooking pot. Staff are described as knowledgeable about cross-contact. However, the stall operates within a shared market and does not have a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. A reviewer noted no separate fryer for fries. The venue is explicitly listed as not a dedicated gluten-free facility, and cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.

Tocaya Modern Mexican

Los Angeles · Mexican · Vegan · €⁠€

Menu marks many items as gluten free; however, the venue acknowledges shared kitchen and fryer and cannot guarantee absence of cross-contamination. There is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen or accreditation.

Yuko Kitchen DTLA

Los Angeles · Japanese · €⁠€

Yuko Kitchen provides a separate gluten-free menu that includes dedicated items such as gluten-free cookies, sushi, and soy sauce. Multiple celiac reviewers report no symptoms after eating there, though the venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Cross-contamination remains possible, notably because the gluten-free cookies are displayed in the same case as regular cookies. Staff are described as attentive and knowledgeable about allergies.

Zinqué

Los Angeles · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu (per community reports). No dedicated fryer exists, and the kitchen is shared. Staff knowledge varies: some diners report attentive service and precautionary notes on tickets, while others felt dismissed. The venue is explicitly not a dedicated gluten-free facility.

Danny Boy's Famous Original Pizza

Los Angeles · Pizza · €⁠€

The official menu lists a 'Gluten-Free Sicilian' slice and pie, and a 'Make It Gluten Free' add-on for $8, indicating gluten-free options are available. However, the menu does not mark individual dishes with allergen codes, and there is no mention of a dedicated fryer, dedicated kitchen, or staff training for coeliac safety. The venue is a pizza restaurant that also serves regular wheat-based dough, so cross-contamination risk is present. Community reviews on Atly mention the gluten-free pizza tastes great, but no source confirms dedicated equipment or protocols.

Pizza Boy

Glendale · Pizza · Vegan · €⁠€

Menu marks many items GF (e.g. wings, fries, pasta) and offers GF crusts (cauliflower, broccoli, almond flour, etc.) plus a dedicated Gluten Free Pasta section. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items (regular pizza dough, breaded wings, spiral fries 'coated and has gluten'), and no dedicated fryer or prep area is mentioned. No accreditation or staff training evidence.

RAKKAN Ramen DTLA

Los Angeles · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

RAKKAN Ramen DTLA provides gluten-free ramen noodles. It appears on the Coeliac UK venue guide as member-recommended, not accredited. Multiple sources confirm that gluten-free noodles are available, but none describe a dedicated fryer, dedicated kitchen, or staff training protocols. The venue's own website and online ordering pages do not mark dishes for allergens. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged because shared kitchen equipment is likely.

The Grain Cafe

Los Angeles · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

The menu marks certain items as gluten-free, including the Dragon Roll, Falafel Plate, and many others. However, the kitchen also uses spelt flour in all desserts and sourdough bread, which creates a risk of cross-contamination. Sources do not mention a dedicated fryer or prep area.