As I visit Sacramento restaurants with a good selection of gluten-free menu items and try more locally produced gluten-free foods, I'll be adding to the links on this page. and posting Sacramento gluten-free restaurant reviews here on the blog and on Yelp.
Dedicated Gluten-Free Restaurants in Sacramento
There aren't a ton of them, but there are a handful of great, all gluten-free, restaurants in Sacramento:
- Babe's Ice Cream & Donuts
It used to be that we could only get Pushkin's gluten-free donuts on Sundays. But now, thanks to their team opening this stand-alone donut and gelato shop, ANY day can be a donut for breakfast day! And the dairy-free ice cream on offer is great, too. - Gluten Off Bakery
Get your gluten-free crepes and baked treats to go, or settle in for a chill time at the cafe. - Pushkin's
Whether you need gluten-free cake for a party, a pie for the holidays, or a grab-and-go sandwich on gluten-free bread, Pushkin's has got you covered. The Midtown bakery is joined by Rosevill and Arden Arcade bakery cafes that serve favorites (like the fried chicken sandwich) from their now-closed full-service restaurant, Sibling. - The Caring Kitchen
Choose from a monthly rotating assortment of cookies, cakes, and bakery treats in Orangevale and Rancho Cordova.
Where to Eat Gluten-Free in Sacramento Restaurants
Where to find great gluten-free food in Sacramento restaurants:
- Fox & Goose Public House
This is one of my favorite places to go for a gluten-free brunch in Sacramento. The gluten-free buns, toasted with the house apricot jam, are almost reason enough to visit by themselves! The menu clearly marks gluten-free items and has a wide range of options for lunch and dinner, too. - Paesano's
If you are looking for a good place in Midtown for dinner that can make your non-gluten-free friends happy, this is your place. While the pizzas are hit-or-miss depending upon who is in the kitchen, their gluten-sensitive pasta entrees are always worth ordering. - Selland's Market
This fast casual local chain has a number of gluten-free sides and entrees for those nights when you want a healthyish dinner and don't want to cook. If it's Summertime, you have to try the grilled cheese with the addition of a perfectly ripe local tomato. - Thai Farm House
Farm-to-table fresh Thai favorites, clearly marked as gluten-free. Keep an eye out for the lettuce cups special. - The Coconut on T
Thai food is another solid choice for gluten-free entrees. But Coconut on T gets a special mention for actually listing on their menu which items are safe for those of us who can't eat wheat. - The Rind
Who says it's impossible to make a fantastic gluten-free grilled cheese sandwich? Not the folks at Rind, who build theirs on a Pushkin's Bakery bun. - Revolution Winery and Kitchen. Just around the corner from Pushkin's Bakery, this urban winery pairs its proprietary flights with a wide range of gluten-free and vegan entrees. The patio is the perfect place to linger for brunch or dinner.
- Zocalo
Mexican food is always a great option for gluten-free food. But I'm calling out Zocalo for being good about not sneaking in undisclosed wheat where you wouldn't expect it (like in corn tortillas. Why??)
My favorite Sacramento gluten-free food producers and resources
While gluten-free food has become a lot easier to find in the grocery store, these stores offer the best selection of the brands I love:
- Nugget Markets
- Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
- Sprouts
What's great about these stores is that they are also great places to discover local gluten-free food producers like these:
Know of a great Sacramento restaurant with a bunch of gluten-free options I should try next? Or a fantastic gluten-free food producer I should check out? Let me know!