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The 9 Best Gluten-Free Bread Item Spots in Santa Cruz

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Updated Jul 2025

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Windmill Cafe

Windmill Cafe

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21231 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

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Sven Pedersen

Cute cafe with great food that caters to dietary restrictions like gluten free, vegan and vegetarian.

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Chubbs Chicken Sandwiches

Chubbs Chicken Sandwiches

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766 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

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Robert Wilson

Easily one of the best chicken sandwiches in Santa Cruz, and possibly the best one I've ever had. The dining situation can be a bit funky at times as they share the space with a couple of other businesses, but usually everyone is super nice, and the atmosphere is great. They do offer takeout if you want to take it home, to the beach, or anywhere else! Aside from their original or spicy chicken sandwiches, which are locally known (and for good reason), they offer chicken tenders, sides like mashed potatoes and gravy, french fries, mac and cheese, and more. This restaurant offers gluten-free options and takes the proper precautions in doing so to prevent cross-contamination. However, I would suggest talking to staff about the measures they take, as they will happily explain them, which will help guests feel at ease eating there. They do offer vegetarian options, but they are made in shared fryers if that is an issue (but everything in those fryers IS gluten free). From good food to great staff, this is one of the places that make Santa Cruz Santa Cruz.

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Betty Burgers

Betty Burgers

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505 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

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James Ehret

Awesome Gluten Free Buns. Great food. Love the portions.

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Bagelry

Bagelry

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320 Cedar St # A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

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The Picnic Basket

The Picnic Basket

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125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

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TheOne Anjel

I found this place several years ago when I lived in Santa Cruz, I always ordered the frittata panini on gluten free. It was the best sandwich! Now I live 2.5 hrs away & go once a year. The last 2 years the sandwich was barely yummy & in fact this time - last week - they had the nerve to hand me a burnt sandwich - for $22! People were waiting on me so I opted not to send it back but it should not have been served that way in the first place. It's also been lacking flavor and little or no butter was used, plus they seem to remove the potato when I add avocado (which costs extra). The sweet carrot missing, as well. They obviously have different cooks now& less concern on what comes out of the kitchen. On top of only going once a year, it's also my only cheat day per year, so the disappointment was palpable. Last week was my last visit. They obviously don't want my repeat business.

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