It is a good thing for people like me that "gluten free" has become trendy! More and more restaurants are offering gluten free options and accomodations. If you have an extreme case of Celiac disease or gluten allergy, please always be cautious in eating at restaurants that are not totally certified gluten free, as there is always a chance of cross contanimation. Luckily my allergy is not severe, and I have had wonderful experiences eating at great places in my city that accomdate someone like me! Here is a list of a few new places I've discovered that are very friendly to people with allergies and food restrictions.
This local chain of cafes has a lovely San Francisco vibe, energized by the parks near them, and a warm and friendly atmosphere. I've always enjoyed their cobb salad and smoothies, but they now have gluten free bread! Try their delicious turkey, bacon and avocado sandwich or their curry chicken salad sandwich!
Burger Meister, a classic burger joint in the Bay Area, was a place I used to always walked by, assuming I couldn't eat anything there. But one evening in Berkeley, while my gluten free mother was visiting, we were wandering around trying to decide where to have dinner, when I suddenly had a craving for a burger. Burger Meister was right there and we asked if they had gluten free buns, and to our surprise they do! We gorged on burgers and sweet potato fries! They also have a gluten free veggie burger that I have yet to try! Check out one of their multiple locations!
Radish is a relatively new restaurant in the mission that has deliciously fresh comfort food, plus they serve gluten free bread with their sandwiches. I tried their yummy marinated tofu sandwich and their house made root chips and salad. They also make their own gluten free flat bread! Check this place out!
Plant Cafe is high class healthy dining. Plant Cafe uses local and organic ingredients to make a plethora of dishes that will please vegans, meat eaters, and gluten free folks! They even have gourmet gluten free pizza, house made kombucha, killer kale salads, and the best acai berry smoothies. They also have a little take-out cafe including a dessert case that has gluten free sweets like this chocolate mouse brownie treat! They have several locations including a cafe in the Virgin terminal at SFO. Seriously, if you have not tried Plant Cafe yet, make it your New Year's resolution!
I have been waiting for years for someone to invent gluten free ramen, and finally Sobo Ramen opened up in Oakland serving gluten free ramen options! My friend had a coupon for this place so we made our way over the bridge and enjoyed the most delicious gluten free ramen ever! You have to check this place out!
makes me want to live in sf. not just for the gf, but for the jmh!
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