Top 6 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Downtown Matthews

Brie Miller

Yanni Bistro is truly a hidden gem in Matthews, NC. I’ve been here a few times before and always loved their food—especially the salads, which are consistently fresh and flavorful. And let’s not forget the gingersnaps. It seems like every time I visit, they’re generously offering complimentary gingersnaps. Today, I stopped in on a whim during my day off and ordered a lavender latte with almond milk and a gluten-free BLT. I decided to sit outside, soaking in the minimalist decor and letting the sound of birdsong become the soundtrack to my morning. Then something unexpected and lovely happened—the owner brought my BLT out to me personally and struck up a conversation. What started as a quick meal turned into a 30-minute, soul-filling talk about food, wellness, and the importance of clean ingredients. I learned that everything on the menu is sourced locally from the farmers market next door, and I could genuinely feel his passion and care behind every bite. Yanni Bistro gets 10 out of 5 stars for their incredible customer service, peaceful atmosphere, and commitment to healthy, locally-sourced ingredients. They also offer fantastic gluten-free and vegan options, which is a huge plus. If you’re in the area—go. Take yourself on a breakfast date. You might just leave with more than a full belly.

Abigail Pepper

Elena is so very kind and welcoming. We love it here. The food is delicious--highly recommend the Bavarian cream crepe made soft (add banana & Nutella for extra deliciousness) and the El Rancho - made crispy! We love coming here and recently celebrated our first wedding anniversary by having breakfast here and Elena made sure we felt extra special by bringing out our food with a surprise dessert. P.S. they have gluten free crepes that are divine!!!

Mimi Hsu

First time stopping here because it was near a work meeting. The weather was so nice so I sat outside on the patio. I love that they have gluten free crusts. I had the BBQ chicken gluten free pizza and it was so good! They also served me the best margarita I’ve had. It was extremely tasty. I would definitely come back and check out more items on their menu.

Brooke McCarthy

I brought my family here for dinner tonight and we loved it!! My dad is super picky and my mom has celiac, so it can be difficult to all agree on a place, but all the food was incredible. All of the staff were super friendly and the atmosphere is lovely. There were plenty of GF options already designated on the menu, and they made sure to check about the specials as well. They were super accommodating. The head chef Johnny came up to check in with us too which was lovely. We all ordered mocktails (pictured) which were fresh and delicious. The food specials were awesome. We got the beef satay (pictured along with the salmon) and the duck with mushroom risotto (pictured). Delicious!! The duck was tender and the risotto was wonderfully flavorful. I also highly recommend their salmon dish (pictured) and their Brussel sprouts. The flatbread was great too! I can’t wait to come back and try their cocktails and more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Yanni Belin

The best coffee and gluten free cake

K.B. OH

What a comfortable place to stop by and enjoy some coffee. Plenty of outdoor space! Cappuccino was perfect, and the breakfast treats were all delicious. They’re gluten-free pastry of the day was very good.