My Favorite Gluten-Free Restaurants in Paris 2024

When I studied in Spain, one of my biggest goals was to get to Paris. I made it and I fell in love! When I was diagnosed with celiac disease travel felt impossible. Paris was one of the first cities I wanted to get back to but I had no idea if there were gluten-free restaurants in Paris.

I remember asking myself “Does Paris even have anything gluten-free?”

They do.

I’ve now been to Paris four times and three as a Celiac. It’s one of my favorite places to vacation.

The city is home to some of my all-time favorite places to visit and eat.

This is the guide to my favorite gluten-free restaurants in Paris. I’m not a fine dining fan, so you won’t find those restaurants on my list. I am a fan of bakeries and sweets so you will find lots of those!

Just remember, my celiac isn’t your celiac or gluten-free journey (or anyone else’s). Some of the things I’m comfortable with, you may not be, and you may have a different experience with the restaurants than I did. I hope you do because I had a great experience! But, you do you, no judgment and no pressure. I hope to shed some insight to make your planning easier.

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Gluten-Free Restaurants in Paris

Typically, I think of restaurants and bakeries as one grouping. But, let’s be honest, bakeries are what Paris is known for. The gluten-free bakeries here changed my life and are the measuring stick for every bakery I’ve been to since. So, they get a special category coming up!

Kapunka

Kapunka is a Thai restaurant with several locations in Paris. It is dedicated gluten-free and so delicious. As a bonus, it feels very Parisian to go to the location in a gallery (a covered shopping street). You can sit inside the little restaurant or grab a table “outside” if the weather is nice.

My favorite dinners in Paris have been at this restaurant. The chicken satay, pad Thai, and mango rice are incredible. I never manage to get a photo because I’m just so ready to eat. Everything is gluten-free so you can order whatever you want!

The restaurant is small. So, get a reservation, come early, or be prepared to wait a bit.

Cafe Mareva

Cafe Mareva is a little gluten-free and lactose-free cafe in Canal St Martin. They also have a new location in Montmartre. But, the area around this restaurant and Canal St. Martin is possibly my favorite arrondissement in Paris. They also serve my favorite brunch in Paris.

The sweet potato waffles are incredible on their own but then they are loaded up with bacon, avocado, poached eggs, and more depending on your order. The avocado waffle is my go-to. There are also smoothie bowls and sweet waffles. So, bring your friends so you can share! Or, just go back over and over like me. They also have baked goods in a case that is the perfect treat to carry with you for a snack. You really can’t go wrong here. The place is small and Parisians love brunch, so make reservations if you can.

Yummy and Guilt-Free

I really can’t say enough about how much I love Yummy and Guilt-Free. When I was on the way there with my husband for our first visit I didn’t tell my husband the name. I told him I’d found a place I wanted to try, and he went with it. Then, as we got closer and he was helping me look for it, he asked the name. When I told him I was met with the most skeptical look. I was skeptical too. But, this is my favorite gluten-free restaurant in Paris. I’ve eaten here so many times and it is my first stop on my visits now.

They serve waffles on a stick with a cute little bow stuck to the stick. Some of the waffles are sweet. Some are savory. And, the whole place is gluten-free.

The savory waffles make a perfect lunch or light dinner. We enjoyed all of the savory flavors that we tried.

The sweet waffles are amazing. The citron (lemon) waffle is the best. There is no question. You can’t convince me otherwise. We won’t even try a different dessert waffle now because the citron is king.

Even if you’re not feeling waffle you can grab some vegan ice cream or madeleines for a snack if you’re not in the mood for a waffle.

Breizh Café

This is the only restaurant on my list that isn’t dedicated gluten-free. Breizh Cafe was convenient one day during my first gluten-free trip. I hadn’t done a good job of planning so this is where I ended up.

Breizh Cafe is a bit more of a chain and is my least favorite of the places I’ve been to. It was safe enough but with all of the dedicated options it just wasn’t as safe as I had gotten used to. Plus, it is more expensive than I like and I had better crepes at other places in Paris. It was convenient but I haven’t been back and don’t have plans to go back.

Gluten-free Restaurants on My List for Next Time

Little Nonna and Tasca these gluten-free Italian places are on the short list of gluten-free restaurants I want to try on my next trip to Paris. For the better part of the last 10 years, I’ve been Celiac and had to avoid tomatoes and dairy. Pizza with no tomato sauce and vegan cheese is just not that appealing. So, I didn’t even bother with Italian restaurants. Luckily, I’ve been able to start adding dairy and tomatoes back into my diet in moderation. So, I’ll be trying at least one of these places next time!

Wild & The Moon I don’t know what to say other than the menu embodies what I dream of in a restaurant.

Cococo A gluten-free bento box is now on my list of must-eats. I can’t wait to try it!

A note: Biosphere Café had my favorite gluten-free crepe but they are closed now. So, I’ll be on the hunt for another one.

Gluten-Free Bakeries in Paris

NoGlu

NoGlu is a dedicated gluten-free bakery with locations in Paris and New York. There are two different locations in Paris that I’ve enjoyed much more than their NYC counterpart.

Find croissants, bread, tarts, eclairs, and other treats.

There is also a cafe if you want to order breakfast or lunch. I enjoyed visiting to get an afternoon coffee (or tea) and a treat on their crystal plates.

Boulangerie Chambelland

Boulangerie Chambelland is a gluten-free bread bakery that puts other bread bakeries to shame. Try a sandwich for lunch or a pastry from the case. I’m a big fan of tarts! Then try the focaccia!

It’s not convenient to the major sites in Paris. It’s in a much more residential area that is still fun to see. So, when you get ready to visit and realize it’s not close DO NOT BE DETERRED. It is worth it. It’s also popular so be patient if there is a line and know that you won’t regret it.

Helmut Newcake

Helmut Newcake is the GOAT of gluten-free bakeries. It’s at the bottom of my list because, unfortunately, this bakery had to close during the pandemic. It’s been slowly re-opening. It is now open as a pop-up on Saturdays.
I’m a superfan. I will forever compare every gluten-free pastry and bread I eat to the ones I have from this bakery. It is the best, and I cannot be convinced otherwise. (I hope it’s still as good as it used to be!)

Gluten-free Bakeries on My List for Next Time

Since I’ve lived my life obsessed with Helmut Newcake I didn’t branch out much. I just went to Helmut Newcake every day they were open.

So, next time I’m going to try some new places! Cairn Coffee Shop & Naturopathy and Maison Plume are on the shortlist.

Where to Stay in Paris

I’ve stayed in Paris several times I have some thoughts and preferences. But, there are so many options!

Each arrondissement is unique and you’ll find areas of Paris that are perfect for you and others you’d like to avoid.

One of the biggest things to consider when staying in Paris is to find a hotel with easy access to public transit. Paris is big and it’s important to be able to get around easily.

If it’s your dream to stay by the Eiffel Tower then you should do it!

For a splurge, the Intercontinental Le Grande can’t be beaten. It was a great IHG redemption for a fancy hotel.

For a kitchen, this is my pick. I don’t use a kitchen in Paris but it wouldn’t be a bad idea for your first trip to gluten-free trip to Paris. There are good restaurants here but you have to know where to look. It’s easy to get bogged down since the city is so big.

A Note about Gluten-Free Groceries in Paris

There are some gluten-free or organic groceries in Paris. Naturalia for example.

But, I’ve had great luck at every Carrefour and Carrefour Express.

Look for “sans gluten” on products there.

Advice for Gluten-Free Day Trips from Paris

Whether you’re going to Versailles, Provins, Fontainebleau, Vaux-le-Vicomte, or anywhere else I’ve found it’s best to get some bread from one of the bakeries.

Then you can supplement fruit and other things to make a kind of French picnic lunch. Peanut butter isn’t as popular in France, or Europe, as it is in the US but you can typically still find it in a grocery.

Gluten-free in Paris

I will take any layover or short stay in Paris to eat at these places.

I look for layovers so I can’t eat here! It’s like Emily Jami in Paris (GF Version).