San Francisco has not only well adapted to the growing legions of eaters who prefer (or need) to eat a gluten-free diet, in some cases, the city has led the way in developing delicious foods and techniques for the rest of the world to enjoy. These recommended dishes can satisfy eaters for whom no gluten is a strict requirement as well as those who eat gluten every day.
With a gluten-free menu, it’s hard to go wrong at Pica Pica, but you shouldn’t miss the signature Classic White and Sweet Yellow Arepas, pockets made of grilled corn that can be customized with a wide variety of vegetarian and meat options.
Everything at Wholesome Bakery is also gluten-free as well as vegan, low glycemic and trans fat free. Try a Pizza Hand Pie with fresh basil, marinara and housemade nut mozzarella and an Apple Cardamom Crumb Cake for dessert.
Pizza Hand Pie
Hand rolled and filled with fresh basil, tomatoes and housemade nut mozzarella cheese. Served with a house made marinara. This item contains nuts.
One of the city’s pioneers of gluten-free pizza, Eagle Pizzeria will make any of their pies without gluten, but we suggest trying the Clambake Pizza (with baby clams, cheddar and garlic) or the gourmet vegetarian (with sun-dried tomato, eggplant, artichoke and roasted garlic) if you feel like breaking from tradition. Gluten-free options come in 13” size.
Clambake Pizza
Baby clams, fresh garlic and cheddar cheese.
Gourmet Vegetarian Pizza
Sun-dried tomato, artichoke, eggplant and roasted garlic.
Try a vegan sub like the Vegan Bugs Bunny (with faux chicken and cheese with orange marinade and avocado) or the Vegan Charmander (with marinara topped vegan meatballs and cheese).
Vegan Bugs Bunny
Vegan chicken, vegan cheese, orange marinade and avocado.
