Hayes Valley has spent the last decade being someone's answer to the question of where in San Francisco still feels like San Francisco. The boutiques are small, the coffee is serious, and the menus trend toward the kind of ambitious that doesn't always extend to knowing what's in the vinaigrette. The restaurants here that handle gluten-free with any real care are worth knowing about, and that's what this list is. For more to explore nearby, we've got bars and cafés in the neighborhood, plus guides to Fillmore and Castro.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
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Cafe, Deli, Sandwiches
Several gluten-friendly options are available and clearly labeled on a dedicated menu, with positive diner sentiment and menu flexibility. Protocols for strict gluten-free handling are not fully documented.
Several gluten-friendly options are available and clearly labeled on a dedicated menu, with positive diner sentiment and menu flexibility. Protocols for strict gluten-free handling are not fully documented.
CleanPlate Weekly
The safest gluten-free spots in NYC — a few hand-picked places in your inbox each week.