Gluten-free Los Angeles

Santa Monica, near the beach

A poke bowl shop where everything is gluten-free. I had yellowfin tuna and salmon; the scallion base can be left out and nothing is pre-marinated with garlic.

Mar Vista Farmers' Market

A small-batch stand, gluten-free and dairy-free. The owner's son has celiac disease. The banana chocolate chip bread was delicious.

Culver City

Vegan, macrobiotic Japanese with a gluten-free menu. The sushi rolls were certainly unique; the vegetable side less memorable.

The Colony, Venice

A taco counter with a 100% gluten-free guarantee, inside a food hall where the other kitchens are not gluten-free. I had the taco trio.

Sold at Sprouts Farmers Market, Westwood

Apple cider mini doughnuts from a gluten-free bakery, dairy-free too. I wanted another one.

Brentwood

The museum restaurant makes its tofu pho from scratch, and the chef takes every precaution against cross-contamination. There is a gluten-free banana muffin too.

UCLA campus

Garden seating and staff who regularly serve celiacs. The fish, pork chop and lamb are gluten-free; the steelhead was perfect.

Westwood

Persian ice cream. The flavour cards show which contain gluten, and the staff washed the spoon and scooped from a fresh layer for me.

Palms and Venice

Indonesian, with many dishes gluten-free as standard and others adapted on request. Some dishes are only on the West LA menu.

Cheviot Hills

A street cart selling fresh fruit with lime and Tajín, cut with clean gloves. Usually safe, but check before you buy.

Found on the UCLA campus

Labelled gluten-free, but without a certified celiac logo, and not one I can recommend.

Los Feliz

A breakfast spot with gluten-free toast and plenty of options. We all enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.

Burbank

A café with gluten-free sandwiches, made in a separate toaster. Good food and, above all, lovely people.

Los Angeles

No gluten-free buns, but the sausages can be wrapped in foil and the fries have their own fryer. The staff know about celiac disease.

El Segundo

Order protein style. Make sure your allergy is on the order: mine was missed once and the burger had to be remade.

Cambria

If you need to eat gluten-free, I would definitely recommend a stop at Robin's.

Morro Bay

Poke to take away. Gluten is on the premises, but the staff handle cross-contamination carefully.

Indian Wells, Palm Springs

Vegan food at the tennis venue. I asked about cross-contamination and enjoyed every minute of my salad.