Gluten-Free Bakery in San Diego (2025)

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 on 2025.09.09
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From allergen-safe stalwarts to small-batch bakers, here are San Diego’s most reliable gluten-free bakeries—verified via recent sources and reviews. Go hungry, ask about daily specials, and pre-order for weekends and holidays.

Starry Lane Bakery

Bakery · San Diego

A Hillcrest favorite where everything is free of the top 10 allergens, Starry Lane draws devoted locals for sandwich rolls, cakes, cinnamon buns, and excellent breads. Recognized by AllergyEats and highlighted by local press, it’s a celiac-safe cornerstone.

https://starrylanebakery.com/
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Phatties Bake Shop

Bakery · San Diego

Playful Ocean Beach bake shop leaning fully gluten-free and largely vegan. Featured by the San Diego Union-Tribune and praised by San Diego Magazine, it turns out nostalgic cakes, doughnuts, pies, and coffee cake with plenty of personality.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2023/05/14/on-the-menu-phatties-bake-shop-in-point-loma-is-sweet-on-vegan-and-gluten-free-treats/
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Chani's Donuts (Shaw-nees)

Doughnut Shop · San Diego

A circus-bright, dedicated gluten-free and allergen-friendly mini-donut shop in Kearny Mesa. San Diego Magazine spotlights its rotating glaze lineup—from apple pie to churro—fried fresh and safe for strict diets.

https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/gluten-free-pastry-bakeries/
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Paleo Treats

Dessert shop · San Diego

Veteran- and woman-owned Normal Heights staple for gluten-free, grain-free sweets like the Bandito and Brownie Bomb. Frequently recommended by San Diego Magazine, it’s a reliable stop for clean-ingredient desserts and takeaway goodies.

https://www.paleotreats.com/pages/whats-on-the-menu
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Healthy Creations Cafe

Organic restaurant · Encinitas

North County’s 100% gluten-free café-bakery bakes daily breads, English muffins, pastries, and quiche from a dedicated facility. Loved by the celiac community, it also supplies sister spots with breads from its bakehouse.

https://healthycreationscafe.com/
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Nectarine Grove

Health food restaurant · Encinitas

A 100% gluten-free café and bake case with croissants, cinnamon rolls, and breakfast pastries alongside savory plates. The brand’s emphasis on organic sourcing and dedicated protocols makes it a go-to for strict gluten-free diners.

https://nectarinegrove.com/
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Nectarine Grove Cafe & Bakehouse

Bakery · San Diego

The Del Mar bakehouse for this independent, fully gluten-free group showcases laminated pastries, croissants, donuts, and quiche. Consistently praised by gluten-free reviewers for variety and meticulous handling.

https://nectarinegrove.com/
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Peace Pies

Vegan restaurant · San Diego

Beloved for raw, vegan, and gluten-free sweets—think cheezecakes and seasonal pies—this Ocean Beach institution stays central to San Diego’s plant-based scene. The brand’s recent accolades and steady hours make it an easy dessert stop.

https://www.peacepies.com/
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Peace Pies

Vegan restaurant · Encinitas

Back in North County with daily hours, Peace Pies’ Encinitas cafe mirrors OB’s menu of raw, gluten-free desserts and sweets. Its community-driven reopening underscores deep local roots and loyal gluten-free fans.

https://www.peacepies.com/locations
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Coco & Jules Cookies

Bakery · San Diego

A Normal Heights bakery devoted to gluten-free and nut-free cookies, cupcakes, and rotating specials. Covered by neighborhood news and applauded by local gluten-free groups, it’s a sweet stop after dinner on Adams Avenue.

https://cocojulescookies.com/
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Plantiful Kitchen

Bakery · Carlsbad

Small-batch Carlsbad bakery making gluten-free, plant-based, and refined-sugar-free breads, bagels, donuts, and cakes. Noted by local wellness media, it’s a thoughtful pick for clean-ingredient treats and preorders.

https://plantiful-kitchen.com/
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