Cafe de Casa

A staff member with coeliac disease works here, which provides insider-led knowledge (source: multiple reviews on FindMeGlutenFree). Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. However, the kitchen is not dedicated; fryers are shared (multiple reviews cite no dedicated fryer). Staff proactively warn about cross-contamination risks. Some pre-made pastries may contain gluten (one reported glutening). Tapioca crepes and cheese bread sandwiches are generally considered safe by many symptomatic coeliacs, but cross-contamination risk exists for fried items and pre-made goods.

Address3985 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

CuisineBrunch · Cafe

Price€€

Hours

Mon	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tue	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thu	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sat	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sun	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Websitewww.cafedecasa.com/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

Insider-led, Owner, chef, staff, or a close friend or family member needs to avoid this allergen themselves; kitchen practice reflects that.

Honest caveat: Fried items (fries) share a fryer; pre-made bakery items may contain gluten and have caused a reaction in at least one reported instance.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] blogCafe de Casa , cafedecasa.comOfficial website showing three San Francisco locations (Castro, Fisherman's Wharf, South San Francisco). No allergen menu or dietary information visible.fetched 2026-05-14 [2] aggregatorCafe de Casa - Gluten-Free Cafe in San Francisco , FindMeGlutenFreeDedicated FindMeGlutenFree page for Cafe de Casa. Contains 40+ reviews; reports no dedicated fryer, gluten-free items marked, celiac staff member, cross-contamination warnings, and one reported glutening from pre-made pastries. Community safety rating of 28 ratings.fetched 2026-05-15 [3] aggregatorGluten-Free Breakfast Places in San Francisco , FindMeGlutenFreeList of gluten-free breakfast places in San Francisco; Cafe de Casa listed as entry #6 with snippet 'A young man who also has celiac disease works here.'fetched 2026-05-15 [4] aggregatorGluten-Free Vegetarian Friendly Places in San Francisco , FindMeGlutenFreeList of gluten-free vegetarian-friendly places in San Francisco; Cafe de Casa listed as entry #4 with same snippet about celiac staff.fetched 2026-05-15 [5] blogCafe de Casa - Gluten-Free Restaurant in San Francisco , atly.comAtly page for Cafe de Casa Castro location. Claims dedicated gluten-free kitchen, dedicated appliances, trained staff. Contradicts most community reviews on FindMeGlutenFree. Single-source aggregator; claims not independently verified.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegan

confidence 0.30 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

One reviewer states 'they also have vegan options'. No dedicated vegan menu or structural procedures are described. Accommodation appears to be limited and on request.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorCafe de Casa - Gluten-Free Cafe in San Francisco , FindMeGlutenFreeDedicated FindMeGlutenFree page for Cafe de Casa. Contains 40+ reviews; reports no dedicated fryer, gluten-free items marked, celiac staff member, cross-contamination warnings, and one reported glutening from pre-made pastries. Community safety rating of 28 ratings.fetched 2026-05-15

Dairy-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

One reviewer mentions that 'several options can be made dairy free' and the venue is listed as 'Good for dairy-free' on FindMeGlutenFree. No structural details are available; accommodation appears to be on request.

Cited references

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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