Best Gluten-Free Desserts in San Francisco

Marina · Italian

Fully dedicated gluten-free Italian restaurant with a wide variety of authentic dishes and consistently excellent reviews from celiac diners. Menu is 100% gluten-free, with high staff awareness and no reported cross-contact issues.

North Beach · Italian

Extensive gluten-free menu with clear labeling, dedicated fryer and pasta pot, and consistently knowledgeable staff; recent reviews from celiac diners report high confidence and positive experiences.

Marina · New American

Menu flexibility and knowledgeable staff make The Progress an excellent gluten-free choice, with most dishes adaptable and consistently positive reviews from gluten-free diners.

Dogpatch · Seafood

Clear gluten-free labeling and many viable seafood options, with consistently knowledgeable staff and strong recent reviews. Some isolated errors with croutons reported, but most diners report safe experiences.

Dogpatch · New American

Exceptional gluten-free experience with clear menu customization, knowledgeable staff, and creative substitutions; recent reviews from celiac and gluten-sensitive diners are highly positive.

Tenderloin · Steakhouse

Clear gluten-sensitive menu with many options and consistently knowledgeable staff; recent reviews from celiac diners are strongly positive.

Russian Hill · Brazilian

Many menu items are naturally gluten-free and clearly labeled, with staff showing strong familiarity and recent reviews consistently positive about gluten-free options. Some items (notably pastries) may carry higher cross-contact risk, but most hot food is prepared with care.

Castro · Vegan Sushi / Japanese

Clear gluten-free labeling, knowledgeable staff, and strong diner confidence make Shizen a solid choice for gluten-free sushi, with tamari on tables and careful prep for celiac orders. Some fried items use gluten and cannot be substituted, so menu flexibility is limited for certain rolls.

Noe Valley · New American

Nearly the entire menu is gluten-free with clear labeling and consistently excellent reviews from gluten-free diners.

Marina · Mediterranean/Middle Eastern

Clear gluten-free labeling and a separate GF menu make this a solid choice, with many positive reviews highlighting knowledgeable staff and a variety of safe options. Some isolated concerns about falafel labeling and no dedicated fryer are noted.

North Beach · Dessert/Ice Cream

Clear gluten-free labeling and staff with strong allergen protocols make this a solid dessert spot for gluten-free diners, with multiple cookie and ice cream options and consistently positive reviews.

Mission District · Health Food / Mediterranean

Many menu items are clearly labeled gluten-free, with a dedicated fryer and staff who understand celiac needs; recent reviews from sensitive diners are strongly positive.

Marina · Californian with Mexican influences

Fully gluten-free restaurant with a changing menu, ample options, and consistently positive reviews from gluten-free diners.

Mission District · Venezuelan

Fully gluten-free Venezuelan restaurant with clear labeling, ample options, and consistently positive reviews from gluten-free diners.

SoMa · Seafood

Staff are knowledgeable and the menu offers several seafood dishes that are naturally gluten-free or can be modified, with clear labeling on some items and consistently positive gluten-free diner reviews.

SoMa · Thai

Gluten-free items are clearly marked and staff are knowledgeable, with several positive celiac experiences and a variety of safe options reported.

Mission District · Mexican

Clear gluten-free labeling and many menu items are gluten-free, with staff generally knowledgeable and positive recent celiac experiences. Some reviews note tacos for gluten and non-gluten orders may be plated together, so careful ordering is advised.

Marina · New American

Clearly labeled menu with several gluten-free options and a dedicated fryer; staff are knowledgeable and accommodating, with consistently positive gluten-free diner feedback.

Hayes Valley · Café

Several gluten-free options are available and staff are generally knowledgeable, with positive diner feedback and some menu items clearly labeled. Protocols for cross-contact are not fully documented.

SoMa · Peruvian

Clear gluten-free labeling and knowledgeable staff make Mariposas a solid choice, with several marked options and positive recent celiac experiences. Fried items are not celiac-safe due to shared fryer.

Chinatown · Chinese

Separate gluten-free menu and knowledgeable staff make this a solid option for gluten-free diners, with positive experiences reported by sensitive celiacs.

Dogpatch · Eastern European / Modern European

Clear gluten-free labeling and a variety of well-marked GF options make DACHA a solid choice for gluten-free diners, with consistently positive reviews and attentive staff.

Richmond District · Thai

Clear gluten-free labeling and several positive reports of knowledgeable staff make this a solid choice for gluten-free diners.

Tenderloin · American

Extensive gluten-free menu with clear allergen filtering and many options across categories; staff can guide on modifications, but cross-contact protocols are not fully documented.

Marina · Contemporary American

Staff are highly knowledgeable and proactively mark menus for gluten-free and celiac needs, with many dishes adaptable and strong recent reviews, though one recent celiac diner reported a gluten exposure despite protocols.