Pizza is one of the hardest foods to give up when you go vegan or gluten-free — or both. The conventional version is a perfect storm of gluten (in the crust) and dairy (in the cheese). Finding a version that removes both while still delivering genuine pizza satisfaction is rare. In the San Fernando Valley, Leo's Superfood Cafe has cracked the code.
Our plant-based, gluten-free pizza is made with a house-prepared gluten-free crust, vibrant tomato sauce, and a generous selection of fresh vegetable toppings with dairy-free cheese. The result is a pizza that earns its name — not just a dietary concession, but a genuinely delicious meal.
The Gluten-Free Crust: Getting It Right
The crust is where most gluten-free pizzas fail. Too dense, too crumbly, too thick, no chew — any number of problems that remind you this isn't 'real' pizza. At Leo's, we've spent considerable time developing a gluten-free crust that behaves like actual pizza dough: it has structure, appropriate texture, and gets properly crispy at the edges while staying tender in the center.
Our crust is made from a blend of certified gluten-free flours including rice flour and tapioca, which provide the elasticity and crunch that make pizza crust satisfying. It's prepared fresh and baked to order.
Dairy-Free Cheese That Actually Melts
The other major challenge in vegan pizza is the cheese. Early plant-based cheeses were notorious for not melting, resulting in a cold-looking topping that made the whole pizza feel incomplete. We use dairy-free cheese alternatives that melt properly, creating the classic pizza cheese pull and golden, bubbly appearance you expect.
Toppings: Loaded with Flavor and Nutrition
Our pizza toppings are where Leo's superfoods philosophy comes through. We load our pizzas with fresh, vibrant vegetables — roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, fresh basil, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonal additions. Protein options include seasoned plant proteins that deliver the satisfaction of a meat topping without the animal products.
Every pizza is customizable. Tell us what you love and what you want to avoid, and we'll build it for you.
Why Leo's Pizza is the SFV's Best Vegan Gluten-Free Option
There are other places in the San Fernando Valley that offer vegan or gluten-free pizza — but very few offer both simultaneously, and even fewer operate in a fully dedicated gluten-free kitchen. At Leo's, there's no risk of cross-contamination from conventional pizza dough. Our kitchen doesn't contain wheat flour at all, making our pizza genuinely safe for celiac disease.
The combination of a properly crafted gluten-free crust, genuinely melting dairy-free cheese, and fresh toppings puts Leo's pizza in a category of its own in the SFV vegan pizza landscape.
Order Vegan Gluten-Free Pizza Online
Our pizza is available for dine-in and takeout, with online ordering available through our website. We also include pizza as part of our catering menu for events — it's consistently one of the most popular items at any gathering.
FAQ: Gluten-Free Vegan Pizza at Leo's
Q: Is Leo's pizza crust crispy?
Yes. Our gluten-free crust is baked to achieve a crispy outer edge with a tender interior — similar to a thin-to-medium crust conventional pizza.
Q: Does the dairy-free cheese actually melt?
Yes. We use a dairy-free cheese alternative specifically chosen for its melt properties. It gets bubbly and golden just like conventional cheese.
Q: Is Leo's pizza safe for celiac disease?
Yes. Our entire kitchen is 100% gluten-free. There is no cross-contamination risk from conventional pizza dough or wheat products.