Top 11 Gluten-Free Casual Spots to Enjoy in North Carolina

Michele Stanley

FULLY GLUTEN FREE RESTAURANT 🤩 We’ve been frequenting BIBIBOP in Cary since it has opened. Most all gluten free people know gluten free Asian foods are few and far between. This place is DELICIOUS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I describe it like an Asian chipotle in set-up. You go through line and build a bowl. VERY FRESH and clean ingredients. Tasty teas and lemonades. Yummy free miso soup. Friendly staff and clean space. 10/10 recommend (I promise there is healthy greens under our toppings in the pictures lol)

Nicole Reina

Wonderful food with a variety of health-conscious options including gluten free and dairy free, including their desserts. We loved it so much we went back twice in the same day haha. Parking is the only challenge, but the food and very friendly service makes it worth it. Highly recommend!

Lauren Elliott

The best gluten free burger bun I’ve ever had!!! It was a seeded bun so it had great flavor and was soft and didn’t fall apart at all. The gf chicken nuggets were also delicious paired with the cheer wine bbq sauce. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable!!

Bailey Ellison

We dined at Barcelona Wine Bar for Independence Day and were served by Ashley and Conner. We called early in the afternoon to check on reservations, but were assured we could probably walk in with no wait. The patio quickly filled after we were seated by a manager. Service was attentive and courteous throughout. We enjoyed burrata, lamb chops, chicken thigh, haricot verts and the Branzino entree. Each dish was rich with flavor and beautifully presented. As a celiac, it means a lot that our servers were versed on proper protocol. Pesto for the burrata was served on the side, as it was cross contaminated with the bread previously on the flat-top, for example. We were warned at the beginning of service that entrees would take a little while. Our wait between tapas and entrees must have been longer than usual for the establishment. We were asked if there were any other tapas we would like while the Branzino was being prepared. Taken by complete surprise managers comped both our hericot verts and the entree. Although we would have no complaints paying for both as we understand from the FOH perspective. Fantastic job by all! We will be back!

Lynn Sanguedolce

Great food and staff is very accommodating. Most menu items are gluten-free. I have never had a problem here.

Barbara Gulten

We had salads and pizzas delivered for our large group one night. They were fast and efficient. Salads were fresh and delicious (Greek salad). The pizzas satisfied our cravings and went perfectly with the wine we had at home. Solid crust and ingredients. We had a guest that was gluten free and she was able to pick her option and enjoy a great pizza alongside everybody.

Renee Urban

Yikes. Don’t even know where to start. Long story short - don’t come here. We waited over an hour and a half for our food and after that we walked out. Never typically leave reviews for restaurants but this was an exception because it was so bad. I mean the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. We kept getting different excuses from the waiter and the manager. At one point it was that “gluten free pizza takes longer” (which has never been a hold up in the past at Mellow), another time it was “the kitchen made your orders wrong,” and the third time it was “the kitchen lost your ticket and your order hasn’t been made.” After over an hour and a half of waiting and the server asking us our order again and getting the order wrong on the ticket, we decided to leave. Manager and waiter never seemed to care that we had been waiting over an hour and a half, there was no sympathy or apologies, and they were rude. Exceptionally bad customer service. Other tables were waiting for their food and the food pick up section had a large amount of people waiting a long time too. So don’t count on pick up being timely either. Understand delays can happen because of staff shortage and busy hours, but the restaurant was half empty and tons of servers standing around. None of our group will be coming back. Highly recommend you don’t go here or if you really want Mellow Mushroom to visit the Cary or Durham location.

Lindsey

Pastas are great! They have Gluten Free & it is quite tasty. Ask for "no salt" - they tend to oversalt their food.

Daniela Barbosa

This place is one of my favorite spots for burgers but with a Spanish twist to it. Has a good variety of burgers and their sides of either fries with truffles, sweet potatoes, and the Mac and cheese. You can’t go wrong with those!! This place also has gluten free bread option that comes in a separate package for you to assemble, very well made and done. Delicious and Gluten free!!!

Floyd Vaughn

Chris

Don’t come here if you have a gluten allergy. Observed the guys on the line not changing gloves even after being notified about food allergies. Hour long wait for pizza to come out. Used to be such a safe place to eat when it came to food allergies. Not anymore.

Ashley Bunce

Wonderful breakfast/brunch spot. Great accommodating gluten allergy.

Mel Z.

Great food and amazing sangria! Nice to have a proper restaurant open late. Server was very friendly and attentive, even highlighting gluten free items. 10/10, would definitely return!

Angie S

Visited during lunch and wanted the pizza since it’s gluten free but felt it was too pricey. Decided to try a salad. The champagne vinaigrette dressing was a huge hit. I wish they sold it. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. I would return.

Amber Easterling

Lots of gluten free options including sushi!! Let them know if you have celiac and they will take extra precautions and your meal will come out separately with an allergy stick. I feel very safe eating here!

Angela Evans

This truly is one of the best MM around. Perfect every time, wonderful staff, gluten free options.

atc

Had a lovely lunch here-food & service were excellent. Appreciated that they offered gluten free options. Reservations are a good idea!

Tonya Caudle

So not impressed! They were out of chicken fingers and gluten free sub roll. VERY EXPENSIVE for a little sit down eatery. 5 people and waters to drink cost $75! My husband got the gyro (kept falling apart) and fries, hamburger w/ fries, cheeseburger w/ fries, ham sub, gluten free roll (crumbled when I picked it up because of being so dry) with turkey and cheese w/ sweet potato fries. I get really upset when there’s a lot of money spent and the food is bad. Not sure what everybody else likes about this place because they have good reviews. We don’t like spending lots of money on crappy food.

Christina Marrazzo Cote

Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and delicious, all gluten-free food!

Michael Pickerill

Amazing Gluten Free options. They actually change their gloves if you ask. Gluten free chicken nuggets were “kid approved”! Burgers were juicy tasted fresh and the gf buns did not fall apart! And most importantly we were serenaded with Christian music.

Terra Wilson

Love the gluten free options and the gluten free brownie is just devine to top it off! My order is always exactly as I ordered. Always more than a plenty of toppings. They do not skimp on anything! Definitely worth the money! And service it quick and friendly. Thanks MM!

Anton Kossack

Honestly, our waitress was not great. We didn't make it easy for her, with a large group, but she tried to charge us for several drinks more than once, forgot to bring out a gluten-free pizza and forgot one meal completely. We were joking about it when she took the order - it would have been easier had she taken notes of our order!

Mindy Morgan

They have great Gluten Free pizza. The crust is actually crispy. I believe this was called The Tuscan.

Jonathan Mayhorn

This place is a favorite. It has something for nearly everyone, with gluten free and vegetarian options. The falafel is delicious!

mike chera

They also do a good job with their gluten free options, and avoid cross contamination. Great for the whole family.

Nate Saunders

Amazing food especially for people with Celiac Disease and eat gluten free. A major flaw is that they can't move people through. I've waited well over 45 minutes both times I've been here just to get in. They're slow to serve food as well. It's a 2 hour experience to get your breakfast food or chicken sandwich. It honestly is extremely good food... Which is part of why they have long waits... But it's probably not worth it.

Jim Rorie

The gluten-free bread is the best I've had. Sweet and spicy meatball is delicious. This is my new favorite place.

Mary Ingram

Absolutely loved this place. My girlfriend is gluten free and had been craving the taste of beer since she found out she couldn’t have gluten anymore. The owner’s wife has celiac I believe, or can’t have gluten for some reason, so they have multiple beers with either no gluten or gluten reduced!! The atmosphere was awesome and we had a delicious gluten free pizza as well. We will definitely be back if we are ever out that way again!!

Melanie Elrod

My family and I love our Hickory Jason's Deli. Everything that we eat is always delicious. The cashier is always helpful and even knows I have a gluten allergy. Jason's is always our pick!

Joseph B

Decent place to eat, a good number of options, and they have gluten free options.

Jess Fortes

Love this place! I have celiacs dx and the staff here is always knowledgeable and so accommodating! We came in today with a good sized party. Liam was our server. He did I so great with our chaos 3 kiddos a bunch of extra checks and allergies. One of the kiddos spilled a drink. He was so chill and handled it all with such grace. Thanks Liam!

Lior Seidel

The gluten-free fried chicken sandwich here is the best!

Lior Seidel

Lior Seidel

Great vegan & GF options

J Garrett

I’ve been visiting Tower 7 since my college days—basically since right after it opened. I bought my first surfboard, a beautiful WRV from Sweet Water surf shop in 01. Over the years, I’ve watched this little spot grow and change. Every summer, without fail, I visit the beach—and I always come to Tower 7. It’s become an icon of my summers; a tradition. I've introduced it to my children who now know what Tower 7 is and ask for it. I’m 42 now, so we’re talking about 20 years of memories. If I weren't 2 hours away, I'd come to eat more often! Tower 7 has always felt like my special little hole-in-the-wall. The chips and salsa? My favorite. And the margaritas? Also my favorite! Over the last few years, I’ll admit, I noticed a slight decline—nothing major, but enough to dim the magic a little. I chalked it up to the pandemic. Outdated. The bathrooms and hallway needed renovating, the ventilation wasn’t great, the front felt cramped with all the extra seating crammed in, and the menus were outdated. Presentation of food was different. Even the vibe from the staff seemed off. But I kept coming back—because this place means something to me. I never felt it was worth not visiting, though. Yesterday was my first visit of the summer, and I was so happy to see changes. The hostess stand has been updated and is way more functional and welcoming, pushed back and kind of separates the kitchen hustle & bustle from the seating area. That crowded seating area to the right when you walk in? Gone. The hallway and bathrooms have been completely renovated, now featuring beautiful tiling and a much fresher atmosphere. I don't feel like I'm going to collide with staff going in or out of the kitchen (lol). Best of all—the energy is back. A quick tip: aim to visit around 5 p.m.—it gets packed after that, and parking along Breeza and the surrounding strip can be tough. And a word to the wise: if you’re expecting authentic, traditional Mexican food—don’t. This is Tex-Mex, and it’s good. If you’re from California, remember—you’re on the East Coast. That authentic Cali flavor you’re used to just isn’t going to be here. So please don’t come with that expectation. What you will find is good food in a surfy beach spot, with the spirit of beach life infused throughout. Surf videos play on the TVs, surfboards and logos line the walls—Tower 7 lives and breathes its location. I also have Celiac Disease, and I’ve always felt safe here. Their corn tortillas are handmade, and I’ve never had an issue/gotten sick. The staff are knowledgeable and never make me feel like a burden when I have questions or want to try something new. That matters. A lot! Just ask - there's a few sauces that aren't safe. I cherish this place. I’m genuinely glad it’s still here, still evolving, and still delivering those summer memories for me and my kids.

Lorri Schetgen

This location is across the street from the Pineville, NC Atrium Hospital. I have a family member that has had an unexpected extended stay at the hospital. I have celiac disease (Gluten allergy) and it is often hard to find a safe place to eat. I also must consider the possibility of cross contamination when eating at a cafeteria or restaurant. I have been in this location multiple times over the past few weeks and EVERY TIME, no matter WHAT TIME, I enter the location they have been kind and taken great care of me. The other night I was not able to leave the hospital until 8:30pm and found myself very hungry and very nervous about asking a team of employees to help me 20 minutes before closing. That night the team was led by an individual named Tomashia and WOW just wow. They were so kind and helpful. No one there knew what my situation was or how exhausted or hungry I was. They were just there to help. I am very grateful. Thank you. Oh, and the sandwiches are delicious. 😊

Amanda Repka

Cider on tap, fun and creative gf pizza

Rich Beil

Huge fan of Royal James for food and beverage. Much of their menu is gluten free and the flavors are terrific. Margarita’s are my favorite drink as well as the top shelf rums on the rocks.

Lior Seidel

Lior Seidel

Lior Seidel

Lior Seidel