If you're scouring the San Diego scene for a gluten-free goodie that won't wreak havoc on your belly, Yelp's list of the top gluten-free bakeries in the U.S. might just be your treasure map. Among the country's top 20 spots, San Diego's Starry Lane Bakery secures a coveted spot, earning accolades from critics and customers alike for their wheat-free wonders. According to a rundown from Yelp, as cited by Fox 5 San Diego, Starry Lane Bakery isn't just about ditching gluten. It's about creating pastries that stand toe-to-toe with their gluten-packed counterparts.
Gluten-free eating isn't just a fad for the folks frequenting these spots — it's a necessity for survival, especially for those wrestling with celiac disease's unwelcome embrace. Explained by John Hopkins Medicine and sourced by Fox 5 San Diego, celiac disease triggers the body to attack the small intestine when gluten's on the menu, leading to symptoms like belly pain and bloating. Aiming to please sensitive stomachs are establishments like Starry Lane Bakery, where gluten-free baking has been refined to perfection, delighting both the gluten-intolerant and the gluten-indifferent.
Not to be outshone, other California bakeries have also cut, serving up a veritable feast of gluten-free options. Yelp's meticulous methodology, focusing on the gluten-free category with heavy emphasis on the number of bakery mentions, positioned other Golden State gems high on the list. The compilation found by Fox 5 San Diego brought to light other bakeries like Twice Baked Baking Company in Long Beach and Sinners & Saints Desserts Venice, proving that Californians are spoilt for choice when seeking sensationally safe sweets.
The options have never been more plentiful or delicious for those hitching a ride on the gluten-free bandwagon, with bakeries nationwide upping their game. Dive into a slice of pizza dough perfection or a crumbly, buttery pastry at any of these establishments, and you might forget you're dining in a gluten-free zone. "From decadent multi-layered cakes at Lilac Pâtisserie to stunning quiche and strata by Cherbourg Bakery," the variety is expansive and exciting, according to the Yelp blog.
