Gluten-Free Restaurants in Monterey, CA

“It was our last day in Monterey and were looking for a place to have breakfast and we stumbled onto this cute cafe. Some stuff was gone as we arrived at 10:15 but we did notice they were restocking some of the pastries.

My boyfriend ordered the quiche which we enjoyed. I got the brioche which was delicious. The vanilla custard that was in the middle was yummy - and so soft. We grabbed other pastries to take to family. Overall, cute bakery with even yummier pastries that is a must visit.“

“Absolutely wonderful and blessed spot to eat and the atmosphere makes you feel like you’re at home. When you enter and you’re met with their wonderful smiles I felt their true spirit came through with flying colors. The sandwiches were amazing 🤩 and the baked goods were stellar as well, thank you 🙏🏻 sincerely for sharing your love for food!“

“My wife and I enjoyed a great dinner here while on Honeymoon. The food was fantastic. We ordered the onion soup, along with the lasagna and the Parisian gnocchi. The server and wait staff were very attentive and took great care of us. I unfortunately forgot his name but he offered us some great wine pairings and dessert recommendations. A great experience and we'll definitely be back. Thanks“

“Amazing fresh food and super friendly staff. Lots of locals here which is a good sign when traveling, they know what’s around and chose this. Couldn’t have been happier! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great coffee, food and vibe. Opens at 0630 as well. The team were lovely 😊“

“I love stopping by Alta for something to eat and a great tasting coffee!!“

“Great place for quick lunch“

“Great service and food…. The hostess served us and she rocked it. Great time. Will come back!“

“Phenomenal bread and pastries👌“

“Delicioso 🤤 cuando lo disfrutes con las personas adecuadas para ti 🥰🥰🥰“

“We ordered a two-layer wedding cake from Layers for my son's wedding, and it was an absolute hit! We chose Lemon Buttercream for one tier and Death by Chocolate for the other. Both layers were incredibly fresh, perfectly moist, and beautifully balanced—our guests couldn't stop raving about them. It was the perfect mix of bright, refreshing lemon and rich, decadent chocolate. Hilary was amazing to work with and so helpful. Layers truly delivered a sensational cake for our special day!“

“Great food and very friendly staff. Looking forward to going back.“

“Highly recommend this place. We started out with the Tapas (calamari and the burrata) which was so good! Then we had the paella. It takes 30min to prepare which they told us about and it was disclosed on the menu too which I appreciated. This paella was literally the best paella I ever had EVER. ! Absolutely delicious!!!!! Shareable too! I had the Spanish Margarita for my cocktail and that was delicious too. Left completely stuffed. Definitely worth it.“

“Food absolutely delicious.. Amazing service and very, friendly staff. Highly recommend and will be returning.“

“Visiting from out of state. Stopped by and oh my word. The food is so good! Definitely recommend this place.“

“My family from Texas was visiting and we came for the first time….. best food, service and drinks. Joe was a great and welcoming service. 100% recommend“

“The food is over-the-top good! Because there is a lunch buffet- I never have to worry about being late going back to work- and I like the affordability :)“

“Chong's is a hidden gem. The service is friendly and polite. The prices are affordable. And most importantly the dishes are fantastic! We had the Hong Kong and vegetable chow mein. It was delightful the crunch noodle dipped in sauce so tasty! I will have to come back to try more fun dishes like the Sheshwan beef or the Kong Po chicken!“

“Didn't know if I was supposed to see myself or wait for a host the one helped me about 3 minutes after I got there the food prepared was not exactly what the server wrote up disappointed by that but the food tastes and the folks were walking around to assist we're notice at people who are genuinely happy to be here the temperature is a little chilly inside the restaurant but it's a nice place to be“

““Pulled up to Ike’s with Emily and instantly understood why people get emotional over sandwiches. This place doesn’t make food… it makes commitments. Bread on point, flavors on fire, and Emily already talking about coming back tomorrow. 10/10 would risk my diet again.”“

“The best fresh food around. I really don’t go out to any other restaurant anymore because of what I have here. I know the quality of the food the way I will be treated and the cleanliness of this restaurant. In 4 years I never had a bad meal or something that is wrong. They have always been upfront about their menu and service. Even if they are busy they tell me and I don’t care about waiting I know it will be worth the wait. Thank you Krua Thai Gregg“

“We've been here several times and it's always great. The waiter was incredibly nice, had fantastic suggestions and was super attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. The clam chowder - smakin'. The bread and butter - unusually delicious. The fresh caught sea bass special - meat butter. All was so good. We'll be back again no doubt. Thanks to the team at Domenicos!“

“Great spot on the wharf!!! A must go to for amazing Italian dishes!!!“

“Picked up food to go last year and it was really good. So happy that we found this place again! Ordered garlic parm and spicy fried chicken wing plates, lemongrass chicken and beef meatball pho. Also ordered strawberry and melon boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Food and drinks came out quickly. Customer service was great. It was so good that we ate and drank everything! We will definitely come here again when we’re in the area.“

“I am from Michigan took my family here. Food was great, people were great and very fun. kept us entertained while we waited for our food. I left my backpack full of souvenirs there and they mailed it all the way back to Michigan. Very thankful.“

“We were visiting Carmel by the sea and couldn’t find a restaurant in the area with less than an hour wait. We found CPK and it did not disappoint! We had 3 pizzas (BBQ, Margherita & pepperoni) and the Chicken Piccata. Everything tasted great but my favorite was the BBQ pizza. The brisket & sweet BBQ was very tasty! We also ordered the churro swirl dessert and it was very tasty! Our server did take a little while to greet us & take our drink order and we had to ask for refills a couple of times but overall, she was friendly and helpful“

“exelent service and the food it's grate.“

“Nice place, very nice environment will definitely come back“

“After visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we walked down to the pier and chose Crabby Jim’s from all the restaurants—and we’re so glad we did! The entire experience was amazing.

Alfredo, the host at the front, welcomed us with a great attitude. Once inside, our waiter, Butch, made the experience even more memorable with his excellent service. We were celebrating my daughter’s birthday, and the staff went out of their way to surprise her with a birthday slice of cake.

Papa brought out the cake and made the moment so much fun—he reminded us of a character straight out of The Sopranos! Great personalities, wonderful service, beautiful waterfront views, and delicious, fresh seafood. We definitely recommend Crabby Jim’s!“