![]() This cute seaside town is worth an afternoon trip. Just a short drive over the Golden Gate Bridge, which everyone should do even on a foggy day, is Sausalito. “Brightly decorated modern Mexican restaurant focusing on seasonally driven fare & tequila drinks.” ![]() Honorable mention (just outside of San Francisco) Go early, they sell out fast! Grab a baguette from Mariposa, a coffee from Blue Bottle, and a table outside and you pretty much have a perfect “meal.” Gluten-free croissants do exist! Baguettes, pretzels, bagels, bread, cookies, muffins, “hot pockets,” and so much more. ![]() I usually leave the ferry building with a bag full of carbs after a trip to Mariposa. One word: CROISSANTS! Yes, gluten-free croissants do exist and you need to go out of your way to get yourself to Mariposa Baking Company when you are in San Francisco. (Note: There is another location in Oakland, CA) “Mariposa’s mission is to create the finest gluten-free baked goods everyone can enjoy!” Skip the crackers if you have celiac, there is no dedicated fryer! I MUST go back here! Ahi tuna tartare on lettuce. Again, major points in my book for even knowing this is an issue for someone with celiac. They do not have a dedicated GF fryer and they tell you this right on the menu. This is another restaurant that will walk you through the menu and tell you what to avoid, even on the gluten-free menu. This ahi tuna tartare dish was so good that I always mention this place to my husband when we are in San Francisco. If I eat any type of fish at your restaurant, that is the biggest compliment I can give you because I rarely eat fish. “Diners sample small & large Asian plates in this modern eatery with soaring ceilings & a trendy bar.” There are also some really funky cocktails at Dosa SF, but I opted for some wine that day. Some restaurants try to cut their batter with regular flour, but that is NOT what Dosa SF does and their dosas and uttapams are gluten-free! They have a very clearly marked menu and will walk you through all ingredients, toppings, sauces, and everything else on the menu. Dosas are traditionally made from chickpea or lentil flour, but beware. These larger-than-life dosas are like a crepe or a really thin pancake stuffed with delicious fillings. I hadn’t had a dosa since moving from NYC and this meal filled a major craving. If you never ate a dosa, you are seriously missing out. “Dosa specialist serving modern takes on Indian cuisine with a focus on local, organic ingredients.” Gluten-free empanadas to go from Pica Pica Kitchen ![]() Here are some empanadas I bought “to go” although I think they lasted all of ten minutes of my 1.5 hour drive home. Every time I go to San Francisco, I try to swing by. Give me all of the savory, starchy carbs! I’ve been here so many times I’ve stopped counting. I think I could live forever eating just arepas, taro chips, plantains, and empanadas. This 100% gluten-free restaurant is a dream. “Arepas & other Venezuelan eats provide the Latin flavors at this casual spot.” Bonus: they had the best sangria I’ve had in my life! A variety of gluten-free tapas at Bask SF They were listed as gluten-free on the menu but cooked in a shared fryer. I was most impressed when they told me to avoid the brussel sprouts. When I arrived, they went through the entire menu with me to tell me what I could and could not eat. I made a reservation using so the restaurant was aware that I had celiac and a shellfish allergy. I went here with my mom and husband and we ate this Spanish feast for hours. “Contemporary, warm restaurant & bar serving traditional Basque Country fare & modern Spanish tapas.” Destination SF… GF obviously! Gluten-Free Globetrotter Top 5 Gluten-Free Meals We were spoiled with food from around the world in New York City as well as gluten-free options. So every month or so, my man and I jump in the car for a road trip. Another thing that comes with city life is diversity, something seriously lacking in Santa Cruz. San Francisco is not that close to me but I crave city life and I crave good gluten-free food. Sometimes, I feel like everyone around me is eating gluten-free because it is “cool”.Īs I sat down to think about the positive gluten-free experiences I’ve had over the past year, I realized that almost all of my best gluten-free meals have been in San Francisco. I struggle to get people to take my celiac disease “diet” seriously. Of course, this does not apply to every restaurant I have been to but I’ve had many less than impressive gluten-free meals and conversations here. It seems that where I live in Santa Cruz it is more of a trend to eat gluten-free than something taken seriously. Gluten-Free Meals in San Francisco (and one of my favorite pictures I’ve ever taken!)Īfter moving to California from NYC (a gluten-free mecca) last year, I’ve been less than impressed with my gluten-free options.
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