Gluten-Free Restaurants in Santa Cruz, CA

Pana Venezuelan Food Venezuelan • $
725 Front St Ste 102, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Shredded Beef Arepa with Avocado
Arepas and Fried Plantains
Arepa with Black Beans
Shredded Chicken Arepa
Arepa De Pabellón
Chicken Sandwich
Arepa De Pabelln
Sauce and Garlic
Sweet Plantains
Pabellón Arepa

“This is my favorite booth at SAP when I go to Sharks games. You can see the arepas being grilled fresh and the fillings are so flavorful. The owners are very welcoming. I’m looking forward to the opening of their San Jose location since I haven’t been able to make it to Santa Cruz.“

4.9 Superb191 Reviews
Pana Venezuelan Food Truck Venezuelan • $
2738 mission st, 118 cooper st, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

PB w Avocados & Avocado Sauce
Guasacaca Sauce
Chicken Arepas
Pabellon Arepa
Black Beans
PB Avocado
Sifrina
Beef

“Wow, had the beef with plantans and avo sauce. Bring an appetite!“

4.8 Superb83 Reviews
Pacific Cookie Company Gluten Free • $
1203 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ice Cream Sandwich
Scoop on a Cookie
Assorted Cookies
Coconut Macaroon
Almond Cookie
Lemon Drop

“During our 2 night mini vacation in Monterey this week, Feb 2 & 3, 2023, we bought a package of these cookies from a liquor store, on Lighthouse Avenue and now consider them to be our all-time favorite cookie.“

4.6 Superb140 Reviews
Pizza My Heart Pizza • $
1116 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Pepperoni Pizza Combo with Shirt and Drink
Old-School Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni and Sausage
Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Combination Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
The Classic Pizza
Castroville Slice
A Slice of Pizza
Maui Wowie Slice

“My wife and I had a great time. The pizza was awesome! Highly recommend 🍕“

4.5 Superb289 Reviews
The Buzz Sushi Sushi • $
1005 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

California Roll
Edamame Vegan
Vegan Sushi

“Best sushi in Santa Cruz. Most innovative rolls we have had in a long long time. We opted for the real seafood rolls as opposed to the vegan fish this time but I can't wait to go back and try those next. Great service, food and price. We will definitely go back for more...“

4.5 Superb145 Reviews
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery Pizza • $$
800 41st Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Caritas Beneduct with Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce
Thai Crunch Salad with Prawns
Blackened Chicken Salad
Stuffed French Toast
Sweet Potato Fries
Bucci's Nachos
Pizza Fries
Sandwiches
Chili Mac
The Cuban

“Love the fish and chips along with a new favorite… chicken pozole soup. Need some radish and cabbage to top it off!“

4.5 Superb97 Reviews
Ike's Love & Sandwiches Sandwich Shop • $
1318 Ocean St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Helen Keller Veggie Sandwich
Vegan Fall'Ing for Ike's
Dirty Reuben
Zapp's Chips
Onion Rings
Banana Slug
Matt Cain
Roast Beef
Avocado
Pesto

“Staff is always friendly and the food is great! Thank you“

4.5 Superb85 Reviews
Ivéta Westside Cafe • $
2125 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Soup of the Day
Spicy Vegan Sandwich
Bacon Avocado Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Tacos
Drip Coffee
Croissants
Scone

“Great scone mixes - even my BIL now likes scones! Very fast delivery (I live out of state) for mixes. The Lemon Curd is delicious - on top of scones or licked off of a spoon.“

4.5 Superb65 Reviews
Samba Rock Acai Cafe Cafe • $
291 Water St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Amazon Bowl in Santa Cruz to Go
Da Silva from Bahia to Go
Ayrton Senna Acai Bowl
Topped with Granola
Coconut Flakes
Carmen Miranda
Da Silva
Samba

“So yummy, very refreshing also addicting.“

4.5 Superb63 Reviews
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Bagelry

Bagelry Bakery • $
320 Cedar St # A, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Raspberry Spread
Scrambagel
Lox Deluxe
Blueberry
Sprouts
Hummus

“Love the Bagelry. Locals will tell you they either love it or hate it. The bagels here are definitely not 'traditional' in the NY sense, but I think that's part of the attraction. The Bagelry's bagels are unique; small and dense but chewy and flavorful; giving them the character that has helped make the Bagelry a Santa Cruz institution for decades“

4.4 Superb130 Reviews
Engfer Pizza Works Pizza • $
537 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Aces Wild Cashews on Puzza
Roasted Bell Peppers
Chocolate Layer Cake
The Works Pizza
Chicken Salad
Chicken Pesto
Newbie Pizza
Ace's Wild
Cheesecake
Peppi-Tom

“Engfers is the best Pizza in Santa Cruz - No question about it!!! Great staff as well. My partner is from Brooklyn, she knows pizza - she agrees, it's the best in town!“

4.4 Superb78 Reviews
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz Pizza • $
710 Front St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Pitcher of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Kickin Carnitas Pizza
Beer Mug by Firepit
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Vegetarian Pizza
Seasonal Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Personal Pizza
Dry Rub Wings
Chicken Wings

“First time there. By far the best pizza I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend it.“

4.3 Superb236 Reviews
Companion Bakeshop | Westside Santa Cruz Bakery • $
2341 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Ham and Gruyere Croissant and Rooibos Tea
Egg Breakfast Pastry
Pastries Croissants
Veggie Frittata
Almond Croissant
Chocolate Chip
Spinach Quiche
Cinnamon Roll
Bacon Galette
Kouign Amann

“some of the best bread I've ever tasted. The whole fam is hooked.“

4.3 Superb89 Reviews
Pacific Cookie Company Bakery • $
303 Potrero St STE 40A, Santa Cruz

“During our 2 night mini vacation in Monterey this week, Feb 2 & 3, 2023, we bought a package of these cookies from a liquor store, on Lighthouse Avenue and now consider them to be our all-time favorite cookie.“

4.2 Good18 Reviews
Rebecca's Mighty Muffins Bakery • $$
254 Potrero St, Santa Cruz

“I found Rebecca's muffins at Campbell farmers market. They are so delicious and you can't really tell whether they are sugar free, soy free, gluten free and vegan. I have some health problem so I have to be on an anti inflammatory diet and I just look forward to every Sunday where I can go buy her muffins. God bless her!“

3 Average2 Reviews
Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery Coffee Shops • $
1101 Pacific Ave b, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Brownie Fudge
Waffle Cone
Sorbet
Gelato

“Toasted marshmallow topper 👍🏽“

4.2 Good72 Reviews
Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta Pizza • $
2415 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Pizza Slice with a Draft Pint or Glass of House Wine
Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing
Pesto Pizza & Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Sicilian Square Party Tray Pizza
Favorite Pepperoni Pizza
Ranch BBQ Chicken Pizza
Sicily's mt Etna Pizza
The Impossible Pizza
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Original Meat Combo

“Really cool spot! The staff is really friendly, the pizza is delicious and they have beer on tap 👌 highly recommend for anyone looking for a great food with a vibe.“

4.2 Good110 Reviews
Chocolat Gluten Free • $$
1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Polenta Plate and Salad with Vinaigrette
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Artichoke & Cheese Pot
Hot Chocolate Drinks
Chocolate Sin Cake
Chocolate Cupcake
Chocolate Cake
BBQ Chicken
Victoria
Canoli

“The food was super good organic delicious and I will be going back for more“

4.2 Good156 Reviews
Charlie Hong Kong Asian Fusion • $
1141 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Green Curry Chicken Rice Bowl
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl
Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup
Laughing Phoenix Red Curry
Kung Pao Chicken Bowl
Hoisin Pork Rice Bowl
King Salmon Teriyaki
Charlie's Chow Mein
Charlie's Pad Thai
Spicy Peanut Sauce

“love the salmon teriyaki rice bowl. miss the Tiger Prawns“

4.2 Good176 Reviews
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Süda

Süda American • $$
3910 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Burrata Salad and Steak on the Side
Crème Brûlée French Toast
Creme Brulee French Toast
Sweet Potato Fries
Baja Snapper Tacos
Cauliflower Burger
Crunchy Detox Salad
Kale Caesar Salad
Cauliflower Wings
Portola Benedict

“Visiting SC from Michigan and came across Suda. Glad we did. Looked like it had a good vibe from the outside so we went in and sat at the bar where we had drinks. What fun! The bartender, Max, was slammed but never stopped smiling. We had fun watching him and talking with him. He knows his drinks! So much fun we came back for dinner another night. Max came over to our table to welcome us back! The drinks and food were really good! We’ll definitely be back next visit to SC. Hopefully, Max, will be there too!“

4.2 Good191 Reviews
Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta Pizza • $
2501 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Authentic Thick Crust Sicilian Square or Thin Crust Round Pizza
Original Meat Combo Sicilian Pizza
Seasonal Salad
Chicken Wings
Garlic Bread

“Been going here since I was little. I love the pizza 🍕“

3.9 Good61 Reviews
Windmill Cafe Cafe • $
21231 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Sautéed Veggie Croissant Sandwich with Bacon
Chai and Bagel with Cream Cheese and Herbs
Grilled Goat Cheese & Smoked Salmon
Gluten Free French Toast
Goat Cheese on Toast
Special Vegan Sauce
Goat Cheese Bagel
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled Eggs
Tofu Scramble

“I was in town with my daughter for college visits and came across this restaurant in Santa Cruz via google maps. We went on a Sunday morning and were seated immediately after ordering, and the food arrived very quickly. We ordered vegan versions of a couple of their menu items and they were VERY good. Lots of flavor, not heavy sitting. We liked it so much we went back the following morning for breakfast before we took off to another state for another college visit. There were still more vegan items I would have liked to try on their menu. Definitely recommend this quaint little restaurant. Vegan friendly, but also good choices for omnis too.“

4 Good116 Reviews
The Buttery Bakery • $
702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Toasted Sourdough Bread
French Toast Breakfast
Mint Chocolate Cake
5 Breakfast Sandwich
Blackbottom Cupcake
Chocolate Croissant
Breakfast Burrito
Basic Breakfast
9 KeyLime Pie
Eggs Benedict

“I had a very delicious Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich and Chai latte.“

4 Good228 Reviews
Ideal Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
106 Beach St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Fish Tacos GF Until 4pm Only
Rack Baby Back Ribs GF 4pm-Close
New England Clam Chowder
Bread Bowl Clam Chowder
Rack of Baby Back Ribs
Clam Chowder Breadbowl
Roasted Garlic & Brie
Calamari 'N' Fries
Gilroy Garlic Fries
Live Maine Lobster

“Food was good and Service was great.“

3.8 Good350 Reviews