Gluten-Free Restaurants in Carlsbad, CA

“fresh baked buns make all the difference. coffee shake, yum. got it in "Lil Moo" size“

“Great Italian Pastries and coffee in the morning and perfect Italian sandwiches at lunch. Ken and his family know how to bake!“

“Amazing quality and delicious products.“

“Yes absolutely! staff is kind and friendly. Family owned which I love to support.“

“Some of the best 🪴 BASED food I've had! Customer service is Amazing! They're no long wait for your food either! Highly recommend!“

“Loved this little place and the experience brought with it! Latte was made perfectly; mildly sweet with a creamy vanilla finish. Donut melted away in my mouth. Lighting, seating, and cleanliness was perfect for the Carlsbad area. 🩵“

“Every once in a while you find a jewel. If you don’t love Italian cuisine then move along because after 25 years of dining around Carlsbad we have found a new place to call home. OMG all four of us had something different and we all agreed this is our new number one place to go. From the lasagna to the chicken parmesan with everything freshly made like you would not believe would swear that they’re growing it in the backyard of someone’s house. The drinks were master pieces and all I can say is we all had left overs because there was so much food.“

“Ordered a cake for an office retirement party and it was a hit! Several people asked where it was from. Chocolate cake with raspberry jam and chocolate buttercream, absolutely delightful! Wil definitely be ordering my cakes from here going forward. Ornament was purchased and added separately.“

“Coffee and food were delicious! My wife's chai latte wasn't quite up to her standards but they happily made her a different drink. Great vibes and amazing customer service. And the salmon toast was honestly one of the best dishes we had on our trip. Highly recommend.“

“Love love love food is great! I have to be gluten free unfortunately but it doesn’t feel like a pain here, well labeled menu, they have regular gluten options so my boyfriend can choose anything as well, he has tried my gluten free options and said they are also just as good, the gluten free buns are pretty decent but I prefer the bowls, I’m not big on gluten free bread, the buns are not gluten free by default you have to ask for that just fyi, we love the food every time, bowls are great, the peri peri sauce is my fave“

“Love their juices! Really great flavor combinations and variety, not your typical juice bar. Love that everything is organic and house-made, without all the nasties. Staff is always so kind and helpful as well. Also, I would like to add that prices are fantastic in my opinion for what you’re getting, especially in comparison to other juice bars that may or may not have organic, non-gmo etc…“

“Love Nekter Carlsbad, every time I am Bressi Ranch I stop here !!“

“Great lunch deal! Huge salad, awesome personal pizza and a drink! Great food!“

“Please open one in Vancouver, WA. Your restaurant will do well here. There are too many new fast-food burger places opening around here and we need an alternative (if you want a burger Habit Burger or Shake Shack are great). I’d like to see a Tin Leaf open around here. I’d go there frequently for lunch, and so would other health-conscious residents.“

“10 different flavors of Yogurt; help yourself to has much toppings your bowl will hold. Enjoy!“

“Nicole is the sweetest soul! She helped me pick the perfect decorations for my sister’s birthday and went above and beyond. I don’t think she knew how much I needed the kindness in that moment, I went back to my car and teared up. Thanks Nicole!“

“Jessica was fantastic, great service, prompt food delivery, she was personable and very professional and helpful with choosing our food. I could tell she had a lot going on with at least 4 other tables that I could see, but even so we were treated kindly and received great service and will be back! Thank you Jessica!!“

“Great pizza! Amazing servers!“

“We had a lovely time. The food is soso good!“

“Mooie plek, goede sfeer, nice people“

“My Kale Yeah Moment in Paradise.

Listen, I came to Carlsbad Village for the beach, but I’m pretty sure I’ve been permanently converted into a human chia seed after discovering Choice Juicery.

Let me paint you a picture: You’re lounging on their artificial grass outdoor seating (yes, GRASS, because apparently sitting on regular furniture is so 2010), sunshine warming your face, sipping a cold-pressed juice that’s so organic it probably knows the name of the farmer who grew it. This is the Carlsbad Village experience I didn’t know I needed.

I ordered the Avatar smoothie bowl because I too want to connect with nature and look as good as a blue alien, and OH MY GOODNESS. The granola was crunchy, the fruit was fresh, and I suddenly understood why everyone in the reviews sounds like they’ve achieved enlightenment. One reviewer said they wanted to spend their morning with “a book, the beach, and a smoothie bowl” and honestly? Goals. That person gets it.

The staff has that “vibrant energy” everyone mentions – they’re not just making smoothies, they’re conducting a symphony of superfoods. They let me sample things. They returned my glass bottle for credit. They made me feel like I was making the best life choices, which I was, because I was literally at a place called CHOICE.
Is it weird that I’m emotionally attached to a juice bar? Maybe. Do I care? Absolutely not. The outdoor vibe is chef’s kiss perfection – prime people-watching in the heart of the village, fresh ocean breeze, and the knowledge that everything I’m consuming is organic, plant-based, and probably reversing my terrible life decisions from last weekend.

If you’re in Carlsbad and don’t stop here, are you even really living? The answer is no. Go forth and get your açaí bowl. Your body will thank you, your Instagram will thank you, and that little voice in your head that says “maybe just one more burger” will finally quiet down.
TL;DR: Come for the cold-pressed juice, stay for the outdoor bliss, leave feeling like a wellness influencer. 11/10 would juice again. 🥬🌞​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“Best Italian coffee as well as matcha I have ever had! It is now a regular stop on the way to SD. 🫶CK 🇺🇸“

““The Carlsbad” comes exactly as shown. The eggs were poached perfectly and seasoned with an everything bagel type seasoning, same on the avocado, which was really good. The tater tots were not greasy or overcooked. The multigrain sourdough was great with butter (you can choose jam or hummus as well). The açaí bowl was really good and the fruit was fresh. We left off the cacao nibs, toasted coconut, chia seeds and hemp.“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE! If I had a big enough stomach, I'd order one of everything. So good! pictured: spicy penne rosa with gets“

“We just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to SusieCakes for making Audrey’s day today. She had just come from a vaccine doctor appointment and I promised she could pick out a special cupcake that I’d planned to pay for with cash. But due to COVID changes, only credit cards are accepted and I’d completely forgotten mine. We went to check the car for a card with no luck, and while out there, the employee came out with Audrey’s cupcake as a ‘gift’ instead. THANK YOU for making my daughter’s day because I was feeling so bad I was going to have to skip her special treat because I didn’t have the right form of payment. We’ll be back for sure! The cupcake was delicious!!“

“The service was impeccable, and the food was great“

“Very friendly staff and great poke :)“

“This is my favorite pizza outside of Chicago style deep dish pizza. You can build your own pizza. There are many more options than Pieology. I love the pesto sauce, the caramelized onions, ovaline mozzarella, thicker crust, mushrooms that don't shrink, and the quick preparation. I hadn't been there in a couple of years and it was just as great as I remembered.

The staff is helpful and friendly. They go out of their way to make sure you get what you want.“