Dining out with food allergies can feel overwhelming, but the Bay Area has restaurants that go above and beyond to accommodate families with dietary restrictions. Whether you’re navigating dairy, egg, peanut, tree nut, gluten, sesame, fish, shellfish, or soy allergies, this guide can help you find family-friendly dining options throughout the Bay Area.
Allergen Key
🥛 Dairy/Milk
🥚 Egg
🌾 Wheat/Gluten
🌱 Soy
🥜 Peanut
🌰 Tree Nuts
🐟 Fish
🦐 Shellfish
⚪ Sesame
Dining Badges
✅ Allergy-Friendly Menu
📋 Allergen Guide Available
🔄 Customizable Menu
👶 Kid-Friendly
🚫🌾 Dedicated Gluten-Free Facility
🚫🥜 Dedicated Nut-Free Facility
❤️ Celiac-Friendly
🏆 Top Pick for Multiple Allergies
⭐ Mom-Verified Favorite
⚠️ Allergy Safety Note
While these restaurants offer allergy-friendly options, cross-contact can occur in shared kitchens. Always notify staff of allergies, verify ingredients and preparation methods, and carry any prescribed emergency medications.
❤️ Mom Tip: When in doubt, call ahead and speak with a manager before your visit. Staff is generally willing to discuss ingredients and modifications. Be sure to ask to speak directly with the chef to enquire about ingredients and cross-contact procedures if managing severe allergies.
San Francisco
Mariposa Baking Company
📍 Ferry Building
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥜 🥛 🥚 🌱 ⚪
Badges: ✅ 🚫🌾 👶 ❤️
Dedicated gluten-free bakery and longtime favorite among allergy families.
Asian Box
📍 Marina & Financial District
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥜
Badges: ✅ 🚫🌾 👶 🔄 ❤️
100% gluten-free menu with excellent customization options.
La Mediterranee
📍 Noe Valley & Pacific Heights
Allergens Accommodated: 🥜 🌾 🥛 🌱
Badges: ✅ 📋 🔄
Offers separate gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free menus.
Little Gem
📍 Hayes Valley
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛
Badges: ✅ 🌿
Chapeau! ⭐
📍 Inner Richmond
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅
Authentic bistro experience with chefs willing to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Harborview Dim Sum Restaurant ⭐
📍 Embarcadero
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Large menu with many modification opportunities.
Peninsula
Sibby’s Cupcakery
📍 San Mateo
Allergens Accommodated: 🥜 🌰 🌾
Badges: 🚫🥜 👶
Popular for allergy-friendly birthday treats.
Masala Desi Café
📍 Burlingame
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛
Badges: ✅ 🔄
East Bay
Mariposa Baking Company
📍 Oakland
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥜 🥛 🥚 🌱 ⚪
Badges: 🚫🌾 👶 ❤️
Third Culture Bakery
📍 Berkeley
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥜 🌰
Badges: 🚫🌾 🚫🥜 👶
Forest & Flour 🏆⭐
📍 Fremont
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🌱 🥜
Badges: ✅ 🚫🌾 👶 ❤️ 🏆 ⭐
A dedicated gluten-free bakery and café focused on serving families with food allergies and sensitivities. Their offerings include gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and peanut-free options, making it a favorite among allergy families.
Joe’s Pho 🏆⭐
📍 Dublin
Allergens Accommodated: 🥛 🥚 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐 ⚪
Badges: ✅ 🔄 👶 🏆 ⭐
Frequently recommended by local allergy families for working closely with guests on dietary needs.
Mikuni Sushi ⭐
📍 Concord
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐 ⚪
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Tanoshi Sushi ⭐
📍 Walnut Creek
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Koon Thai ⭐
📍 Concord
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱 🥜 🌰
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Brasas Do Brazil ⭐
📍 Concord
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅
Tang Jip ⭐
📍 Concord
Allergens Accommodated: Varies by dish
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Moresi’s Chophouse ⭐
📍 Clayton
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚
Badges: ⭐ ✅
Uchiwa Ramen ⭐
📍 Emeryville
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥚 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Gluten-free ramen and vegan options available.
South Bay
Asian Box
📍 Campbell • Palo Alto
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥜
Badges: 🚫🌾 👶 ❤️
North Bay
Flour Craft Bakery
📍 Mill Valley & San Anselmo
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥜 🌰
Badges: 🚫🌾 👶 ❤️
Burmatown ⭐
📍 Corte Madera
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄 🌿
Sol Food ⭐
📍 San Rafael • Mill Valley • Petaluma
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Multiple Locations
Kitava 🏆⭐
📍 Albany • Walnut Creek • Oakland • San Francisco
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🌱 🥜 🌰 ⚪
Badges: ✅ 🚫🌾 🏆
100% free of gluten, dairy, corn, soy, peanuts, refined sugar & seed oils. Paleo, keto, vegan, & whole30 friendly.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
📍 Cupertino • Newark • Concord Dublin
Allergens Accommodated: 🥛 🐟 🦐 🥜 🌰
Badges: ✅ 📋 🔄 👶
Chick-fil-A ⭐
📍 Multiple Locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🥛 🥚 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐 ⚪
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 📋 🔄 👶
Ask if staff can add a “red flag” note to the order to alert team members about allergy accommodations.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar ⭐
📍 Multiple Locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥚 🌱 🐟 🦐
Badges: ⭐ ✅
Digital ordering and ingredient information can help allergy families navigate the menu.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ ⭐
📍 Multiple Locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Known among gluten-free diners because most sauces can accommodate gluten-free dining.
SAJJ Mediterranean ⭐
📍 Multiple Locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Make your own bowl with gluten-free, dairy-free garlic sauce.
Nordstrom Café ⭐
📍 San Francisco • Walnut Creek • Palo Alto and other Bay Area locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱 🥜 🌰
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 📋 🔄 👶
A surprisingly allergy-friendly option with staff who are often willing to review ingredients and accommodate special requests. The simple menu, salads, grilled proteins, and kid-friendly options make it a reliable choice when shopping with the family.
Cholita Linda ⭐
📍 Oakland • Alameda • Berkeley • Walnut Creek
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄 👶
Many items are naturally gluten-free or can be modified. Rice bowls, plantains, and grilled protein dishes make it easy for families to customize meals around dietary restrictions.
Shake Shack ⭐
📍 Multiple Locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱 🥜 🌰
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 📋
Gluten-free buns available. Let staff know about allergies so they can prepare food separately.
Old Spaghetti Factory ⭐
📍 Concord • San Jose
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥚 🥛 🌱
Badges: ✅ 👶
Gluten-free pasta and dairy-free sauces available, including on the kids’ menu.
Chipotle ⭐
📍 Multiple Locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱 🥜 🌰
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄 👶
Highly customizable with visible ingredients during ordering.
Haidilao Hot Pot ⭐
📍 Cupertino • Fremont
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐 ⚪
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Individual broths and ingredient selection put families in control.
MuMu Hot Pot ⭐
📍 San Francisco and other Bay Area locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐 ⚪
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Limon Rotisserie ⭐
📍 Burlingame • Walnut Creek • San Francisco and other Bay Area locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄
Tasty Pot ⭐
📍 San Jose • Dublin • Concord and other Bay Area locations
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐 ⚪
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄 👶
Individual hot pots make it easier for families to customize ingredients and reduce cross-contact concerns compared to traditional shared hot pot experiences. Menu lists ingredients.
Telefèric Barcelona ⭐
📍 Palo Alto • Walnut Creek
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅
Staff is generally accommodating and knowledgeable about ingredients.
True Food Kitchen 🏆
📍 Palo Alto • Walnut Creek
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🌰
Badges: ✅ 📋 👶 🔄 🏆 🌿
Excellent allergy protocols and extensive allergen information.
Pacific Catch
📍 Corte Madera • Mill Valley • Novato
Allergens Accommodated: 🥛 🥚 🌾 🌱 ⚪
Badges: ✅ 📋 🔄
Publishes detailed allergen information.
Worth the Drive
Pho Saigon Bay ⭐
📍 Lodi
Allergens Accommodated: 🥛 🥚 🌾 🌱 🥜 🌰 🐟 🦐 ⚪
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 🔄 👶
A favorite stop for many allergy families traveling between the Bay Area and Tahoe. Pho, rice plates, and vermicelli dishes can often be modified to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Monterey’s Fish House
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚
Badges: ⭐ ✅
For those who can consume fish and seafood, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Pea Soup Andersen’s ⭐
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚 🌱
Badges: ⭐ ✅ 👶
Speak with the staff to customize almost anything off the menu!
Harris Ranch ⭐
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🥚
Badges: ⭐ ✅
Allergy-Friendly Treats
Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery ⭐
📍 Oakland, Walnut Creek, Emeryville, Albany
Allergens Accommodated: 🥛🌾
Badges: ✅ 🌿
⚠️ Not suitable for tree nut allergies, but beloved by dairy-free and gluten-free families.
Forest & Flour 🏆⭐
📍 Fremont
Allergens Accommodated: 🌾 🥛 🌱 🥜
Badges: ✅ 🚫🌾 👶 ❤️ 🏆 ⭐
A dedicated gluten-free bakery and café focused on serving families with food allergies and sensitivities. Their offerings include gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and peanut-free options, making it a favorite among allergy families.
Sip ‘n Sweet ⭐
📍 Clayton
Allergens Accommodated: Varies by item
Badges: ⭐ 👶
Dole whips, Hawaiian shaved ice, and seasonal dairy-free ice cream flavors available.
Quick Search by Allergen
🥜 Peanut Allergy
- Kitava
- Mariposa Baking Company
- Sibby’s Cupcakery
- Third Culture Bakery
- Lazy Dog
- Joe’s Pho
- Tanoshi
🌰 Tree Nut Allergy
- Kitava
- Sibby’s Cupcakery
- Third Culture Bakery
- Lazy Dog
- Joe’s Pho
🥛 Dairy Allergy
- Kitava
- Asian Box
- True Food Kitchen
- Little Gem
- Lazy Dog
- Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery
🌾 Gluten-Free & Celiac-Friendly
- Kitava
- Koon Thai
- Mariposa Baking Company
- Asian Box
- Third Culture Bakery
- Flour Craft Bakery
- Old Spaghetti Factory
- Forest & Flour Bakery
🐟 Fish & 🦐 Shellfish Allergy
- Lazy Dog
- True Food Kitchen
- Joe’s Pho
- Moresi’s Chophouse
🏆 Best for Multiple Allergies
- Kitava
- Mikuni
- True Food Kitchen
- Joe’s Pho
- Lazy Dog
- Chick-fil-A
- Pacific Catch
Know another Bay Area restaurant that goes above and beyond for allergy families? We’d love to hear about it! Email us your recommendations and experiences so we can continue growing this resource for the San Francisco Bay Area allergy community. ❤️
