La Bicyclette is a gluten-free spot in Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Editorially verified August 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Order the gluten-free base for any pizza on the board; the rest of the bistro menu leans naturally gluten-free at dinner.
Address: Dolores St & 7th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Cultura Comida y Bebida runs Carmel's strongest vegan order: smoky mushroom pozole, plantain tacos with cashew crema and vegan churros with flan.
Tip: The vegan desserts are house-made, including oat milk flan and churros; say vegan at ordering so the kitchen adjusts garnishes.
Village Corner California Bistro posts vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options across its Carmel breakfast and lunch menus on the 1948 patio.
Tip: The kitchen flags vegetarian dishes on the standing menu rather than improvising, which makes it the reliable meat-free breakfast in the village.
Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar runs a dedicated gluten-free menu in Carmel with its own separate fryer and toaster, rated celiac friendly.
Tip: Ask for the dedicated gluten-free menu; the separate fryer means the fried seafood is actually in play, not just the raw bar.
Carmel Belle stocks gluten-free breads and treats at its Carmel counter, with raw cheesecakes that are gluten-free and vegan simultaneously.
Tip: The gluten-free breads cover the sandwich menu; the raw cheesecake case is the safest dessert bet for mixed-diet tables.
Cultura Comida y Bebida runs Carmel's strongest vegan order: smoky mushroom pozole, plantain tacos with cashew crema and vegan churros with flan.
Tip: The vegan desserts are house-made, including oat milk flan and churros; say vegan at ordering so the kitchen adjusts garnishes.
Carmel Belle keeps vegan sandwiches, smoothies and house-made raw vegan cheesecakes in its Carmel courtyard cafe, in flavours like mango lime.
Tip: The raw cheesecakes are vegan and gluten-free at once, in rotating flavours such as tiramisu, mango lime and blueberry; they sell out afternoons.
Village Corner California Bistro posts vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options across its Carmel breakfast and lunch menus on the 1948 patio.
Tip: The kitchen flags vegetarian dishes on the standing menu rather than improvising, which makes it the reliable meat-free breakfast in the village.
Yafa's Mediterranean menu gives vegetarians a full Carmel dinner of mezze and meat-free mains, with the hosts steering orders at the table itself.
Tip: Tell the host you are eating vegetarian when seated; the mezze spread builds a complete dinner without touching the grill section.
Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar runs a dedicated gluten-free menu in Carmel with its own separate fryer and toaster, rated celiac friendly.
Tip: Ask for the dedicated gluten-free menu; the separate fryer means the fried seafood is actually in play, not just the raw bar.
