Top 50 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Wilmington

Melissa Conway

If you’re a celiac, here’s your breakfast spot! They have a printed gluten free menu with SO MANY OPTIONS! The food was absolutely out of this world delicious, the staff were beyond kind and welcoming, the atmosphere is upbeat and fun! I have zero complaints. I’ll be back again every time I visit Wilmington!

Heather Armstrong

Amazing savory and sweet crepes, and best of all for me, all are available in gluten free. We discovered this restaurant when we visited UNCW with our son, and now that he is a student there, we make sure to visit Our Crepes & More whenever we’re in town. My favorites are the Monte-Cristo savory and the Mont-Blanc sweet, but really, we’ve enjoyed everything we’ve tried.

Michael Ullman

I have to avoid gluten at all costs and this place provided a great selection of safe options. The food is good and the person taking the order was friendly and knowledgeable about the gluten issue and cross contact. Celiac Review

Theresa Mitchell

A Friend and I ate here while on a mini vacation. The staff are very friendly and attractive to your needs. I had the raspberry stuffed French toast on Gluten Free bread. With a fruit bowl. My friend had the bacon avocado omelet with fried potatoes. The food was amazing! The flavor was spot on. I love food that had a lot of flavor . If you are in the area this restaurant is a must!

Krista Scialabba

There’s nothing better than a grilled cheese sandwich from Cheesesmith ESPECIALLY because they have GF options for those like myself who can’t have gluten. 10/10 all around.

Kaitlin Spangler

What a great experience! We had my nephews wedding rehearsal brunch here and it was perfect. The food was delicious and came out quick! Everyone finished their plate completely. And it was beautifully plated. The restaurant itself is cute and the patio was perfect for our party of 25. The thing that made it so special was our server, Judah. He was fast, attentive, and so friendly!!! They have gluten free options, and vegetarian. As a gluten free vegan I order the oatmeal. Not very exciting but it was actually really good.

Doris Hardin

Savannah S

So second time coming and possibly the last… I’ve been here before and I really liked it. This time I was honestly SO disappointed because I was really looking forward to coming here because it’s like a special occasion. So about the food— I ordered gluten free pizza. It was soggy and falling apart. Flavor was good. Also ordered a burger with a gluten free “bun” however it was not a bun it was small pieces of thin sandwhich bread that when I picked up the burger it had been disintegrated in the container already. So the burger just fell apart. Honestly I really wanted to have a nice meal but nobody could really enjoy the food. So that’s my review it was good before but this time was bad enough to tell me maybe ownership changed or quality control got fired man I’m not sure.

Katrina Jeffery

The breakfast was pretty good. My Husband and I got the grande classic and substituted the toast for a gluten friendly pancake.

Douglas Rudd

Aiden Johnson

Amazing!!! Can not recommend enough staff is so kind and the place is so clean and well kept. Great vegan and gluten free options that actually taste good.

Emily Johnson

I cannot possibly say enough amazing things about our dining experience at Seabird last night! I made a reservation online for 4 people. One friend was unable to join, so it ended up being three of us celebrating my engagement. When we arrived at our table, there was a congratulations note and an origami swam waiting for us- so sweet! Our server, Erin, was the best server I have ever had the pleasure of knowing- from start to finish, she checked on us frequently, was so kind and friendly that we all felt the warm fuzzies, knew the wine menu in and out (one of my group is a wine professional), and gave the most incredible descriptions of the food options that we all ended up overordering and enjoying everything! Food run down- - Shellem Wild Mussels- Unfortunately I was not able to try these as I’m allergic to an ingredient in them. My friend ordered them and devoured them! She gave a 5 star rating! - Fresno Chili Prok Ribs- delicious! I’m a spice wimp so they were a little hot for my taste, and my friend loved them! - Roasted Carrot Salad- what a treat! This salad had the sweetness from the carrots and carrot puree combined with a light dressing and thinly sliced limes. It was an incredible salad! - Smoked Catfish and Oyster Pie- we weren’t sure what to expect with this dish. It came in a bowl like a soup and had a baked topping on it almost like a pita/cheese layer. It was fantastic! It also came with herbs you could shred and add to it. - Shellem oysters- locally farmed, briney, so fresh! This comes with two different hot sauces, cocktail sauce, and another sauce along with lemons. - Eastern Cioppino- one friend is gluten-free and dairy-free. This dish was able to be made perfectly for her! She said this is her favorite dish to order, and our waitress said it’s the one she eats the most as well. Delicious! - We also had two cheese plates- a gouda and a blue cheese- that were delicious and great portions! - Then at the end, to celebrate my engagement, I had a scoop of lemon poppyseed ice cream! - Throughout our meal we also had a number of different glasses of wines. We were able to taste each one first, and Erin was amazing about splitting the glasses- we didn’t all want full glasses of wine, and you can’t order a half glass, so we would order a glass and be served two half glasses to share. Brilliant! Honestly, Seabird is probably the best dining experience in Wilmington. They also keep notes about what food and drink you enjoy so that when you return, the team can suggest items you may really like and keep track of things like allergies. The manager frequently checked on every table as well, and the entire team worked together seamlessly to ensure we had everything we needed at all times. We never felt rushed and were able to enjoy every minute of our dining experience.

Miguel Spencer

Tiffany Hall

Brenda Smith

Excellent service and menu selection. The gluten free bread was a little on the dry side and it is on the noisy side in the restaurant. Great choice for brunch with yummy cocktails. Highly recommend the green kale and lemon juice.

Judith Emmert

Kacie Dubuque

Lots of delicious GF brunch options, and GF bread is available. They were very receptive when I reported it was due to celiac disease and brought my food out separate from the rest of the groups.

Bradley Wootten

A super experience at a great restaurant and it’s in the neighborhood. The grouper in parchment paper, with scallops and shrimp, was as high end as it gets, except for the very reasonable price. The accompanying risotto was delicious. We’ve been to 421 often, even had a large birthday party there. Every time was an outstanding experience and the service is impeccable. As an added bonus, they have gluten free options like the grouper dish I mentioned above, and others as well.

Lael Rudisill

While searching for some gluten free options downtown this place popped up. Their gluten free hamburger bun was Delicious and even had poppy seeds! I had a burger with pork on top and the cheese melted perfectly with some bacon. Can't remember the name but I highly recommend it!

Clifford Holmes

Megan Strucko

The Spoonfed team catered my wedding, and it was one of the best decisions I made during the planning process! I had several guests with allergies and Susan was a joy to work with to make sure there were accommodations for everyone. Not only that, but the gluten free and vegan options were JUST as delicious as the other options. Hands down, it was the best wedding dinner I’ve ever had, and we received countless compliments the next day from guests who felt the same. The staff was incredible—not only were they professional and attentive, but they also brought so much joy to our day. The morning of the wedding, our wedding party had breakfast at the restaurant, and the staff made us feel so welcomed and celebrated. I’m so grateful we can continue enjoying Spoonfed’s amazing food at their restaurant!

Max Bell

Rosemary Prendergast

Dorothy Derosa

Victoria Spencer

My sister & I were here today for brkfst & ordered gluten free pancakes but they were not & on top 🔝 f that we were charged for gluten free

Lydia Francois

Renee Kerr

My friends food looked and smelled delicious! I had a egg and turkey bacon sandwich on GF bread. They did have a special area where they prepped gluten free meals, but choices were limited since I am sensitive. The waitress was knowledgeable about what I could have and helped navigate the menu and left notes for the chef.

Benjamin Filson

A.j.m

I came in the morning for a gluten-free biscuit, but they were out. I was a bit disappointed. Everyone else loved their biscuit.

Darlene Wilkins

Andrew Dickens

Julia Langeway

Worth the hype. Don't miss the biscuits, or dishes with that wonderful chimichurri. Great gluten free options!

M. June Marshall

To the owner who replied to my review: You should stop with the condescending replies to your reviews. You don't know who we are or what experience we have baking or bread making. For example, I have been baking all types of sourdough (even old world artisan) for over 2 decades. I have six jars of starter in my fridge, I know burned bread when I see it or taste it. I know the science. I know how to check the internal temperature to see when bread is done. I also know internal temp can't make up for bread that is overproofed or has too little gluten development, etc. The other reviewers who left bad reviews probably know what they are talking about as well. Try some humility, show some respect, and you will get more repeat customers (even previously unhappy customers). Your attitude will drive people away. I've owned businesses and I know what it takes. I hope your business flourishes and I hope your cinnamon raisin bread gets better.

William Carlyle

Dawn Shaffer

Fernando Callahan

Melanie Gass

Floyd Mills

Ellen Tucker

Super cute spot! Happy that they have gluten free and vegan options! Love that they welcome pups.

Brittany Hawley

Kimberly Workman

Betty Rowe

Barbara Tucker

Clara Smith

We have been loyal fans of K38 for years. Throughout my pregnancy, Monday night Baja fish tacos were my ultimate craving — a true highlight of those months. In fact, I was enjoying K38 the night I went into labor, and it’s a special memory we’ve always cherished. Because of that, we chose K38 to celebrate our daughter’s first birthday this week, wanting to honor the tradition. Unfortunately, I’m sad to say it was the worst restaurant experience I’ve had in a very long time. First, I want to note that our server was wonderful — kind, apologetic, and doing her best to navigate the situation. None of this was her fault. However, when I ordered my usual two grilled fish tacos on corn tortillas (no cheese) — something I’ve ordered countless times — our server informed us that as of that day, K38 would no longer allow substitutions for the Monday night fish tacos, meaning, no grilled fish. Disappointed but understanding, I ordered another entrée that I knew was gluten free, again requesting no cheese. When the dish arrived, it had cheese all over it. I had to send it back, and by that point, feeling frustrated, I ordered the simplest thing I could think of — two ground beef tacos. They were just okay — nothing remarkable — and yet we were shocked to find they cost $16. Over the years, what made K38 special was their willingness to accommodate allergies and dietary needs with care. That is no longer the case. It seems that flexibility and attention to customer needs have fallen by the wayside. For anyone who is gluten-free, dairy-free, or has dietary restrictions, be warned: Monday Baja taco nights are no longer what they once were. It truly breaks my heart to write this, but after years of loyalty, tonight left us feeling disappointed and unappreciated. We’ll be taking a break from K38 — at least for now.

Bianca Wallace

Dawn Guitierrez

Donna Sanches

Robert Marshall

Tiffany Hall

Gail Bunting