Top 37 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Discover in Charlotte Center City

Famous Toastery

330 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Mystic Mirror
Mystic Mirror
I loved that they had gluten free toast & pancakes. Our guy Tyrone was amazing and attentive. Bringing hot maple syrup for the pancakes was a great touch.

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Mellow Mushroom Charlotte-Uptown

255 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Vegan FriendlyVegetarian OptionsLunchDinnerAllergen FriendlyDairy FreePizzaKid FriendlyDeliveryTake AwayCasualOpen LatePet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingBread ItemsRestaurant

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Anton Kossack
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!

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Angeline's

303 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateItalianDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyPet FriendlyRestaurant

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Lindsey G
Lindsey G
GLUTEN FREE REVIEW: Absolutely amazing experience with endless Gluten Free options available - both appetizers came with gluten free bread. All pizzas can be made on gluten free crust and pastas can be made with gluten free noodles! Bonus that there is no up charge for gluten free. The flavors of everything were amazing and the atmosphere was great! Our favorites were the mussels and whipped ricotta. Heads up that the chopped salad was spicy!! We didn’t get to try a gluten free pasta but will be back to do so!

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Sea Level NC

129 E 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateSeafoodDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Tara Beck
Tara Beck
I have been oyster bar hopping this year and this is becoming my go to spot. I tend to try all the local (NC/VA) oysters and then get more of my favorites. But Mike, the manager recommended Rocky Rhodes after hearing my favorite oysters are meaty and briny and if that sounds like your oysters please try them. They are a new favorite. The non-celiac member of the party wanted me to shout out the shrimp po' boy as well. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive despite the busy Saturday atmosphere. I can't wait to go to the oyster happy hour next! Final note: I am very sensitive to sound and crowded restaurants are a big offender for this. I've only ever sat at the bar here, it's been close, but I've not had to use my earbuds yet. Mileage may vary, but its acoustics definitely make it quieter than a lot of other places I've been downtown on a Saturday.

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Uncle Maddio's Pizza

101 S Tryon St Suite 2700, Charlotte, NC 28280, USA
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BreakfastPizzaLunchDinnerVeganDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyVegetarian

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Dominick Smith
Dominick Smith

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Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen - Uptown

150 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateAmericanDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly

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Dawn Turner
Dawn Turner
Our servers were great about checking for food allergies, and they even had a gluten-free menu for people who need to avoid gluten. They had a decent selection of items, but not a large menu. The food came out in good time. It was well prepared and had good flavor. The servers kept the drinks filled and were attentive to our party of about 20.

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Coquette

400 S Tryon St #101, Charlotte, NC 28285, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingRestaurantBakeryFrenchPet FriendlyKid Friendly

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Tara D
Tara D
Absolutely amazing! Introduced my son to French cuisine and oysters for the first time. Everything we tried was delicious, fresh and perfectly seasoned. We also appreciated the gluten free offerings, including pastries. I’ll add that the service was wonderful-we felt cared for and welcomed and my son enjoyed the staff sharing about different oyster types and asking about his experience. What a treat to repeat! Already planning our return…

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The Capital Grille

201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Wine BarSeafoodAmericanDinnerDessertsLunchBrunchDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
A great place for a date night or before a show at Blumenthal! They have a very large GF menu. Just ask your server. Most of the items are just modified from the regular menu. I feel very safe eating here!

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

101 S Tryon St Suite 130, Charlotte, NC 28280, USA
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haley porter
haley porter
Good options for gluten free people, had the best shrimp and grits I’ve ever had in my life.

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Ally Charlotte Center

601 S Tryon St Unit 132, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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LunchDinnerAsianDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyOpen LateRestaurant

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miya addison
miya addison
Super nice atmosphere and they were accommodative of my gluten intolerance. Thank you!

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Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar

201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateCocktailsDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Derrick Hain
Derrick Hain

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Fin & Fino

135 Levine Avenue of the Arts #100, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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A Colaco
A Colaco
One of our favorite Uptown restaurants — part of the Dressler’s restaurant group. We always have a great dining experience — and recommend “The Treatment” menu. You receive multiple dishes chosen by the kitchen — it is a great sampling of the flavorful creations. If you are looking for a smaller meal, definitely recommend the Poke bowl — it is absolutely delicious (if raw fish is your thing). The staff is very considerate when it comes to accommodating dietary restrictions such as gluten-free. The one downside is there have yet to be gluten-free desserts!

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Queen City Grounds

644 N Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchCafeDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Nice place to grab fresh coffee, homemade breakfast sandwiches, and they do gluten free

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Stoke Charlotte

100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateAmericanDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyBarRestaurant

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Anthony Monioudis
Anthony Monioudis
Nice restaurant inside the downtown Marriott. For those who need to eat gluten-free, quite a few options and the server we had was very knowledgeable. Open air concept next to a rather large bar. Food is sourced directly from local farms. Foid portions and quality very good and extremely convenient if going to an event at the Spectrum Center. Our server ended up being monopolized by another patron -- lots of chatter about personal history -- to the point that there was an extreme drop off in service to our table - drinks went dry, dirty dishes not removed,a very long wait to get our check. We would go back, but hope the service is better.

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La Belle Helene

300 S Tryon St Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchTake AwayFrenchPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant

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Brandi Ardanas
Brandi Ardanas
Service and Atmosphere was great! The place is in a beautiful spot in the middle of the city and has a beautiful aesthetic. But for anyone who has celiac/severe gluten intolerance, dairy intolerance, vegan or any other restrictions this place is not friendly to those options. My order was sent out wrong first with fries which was supposed to be a salad (the fries have gluten on them and was sent out with my plate anyways) and the burger was mushy raw. Sent back. 2nd time it comes out they send out 2 burger patties with no toppings on it like the first, no sauces, and the salad was supposed to be a beet salad with a lot of different toppings on it and they sent out lettuce, 2 tomorrows, and 4 radishes. I am difficult already when I eat out so it’s understanding but I did expect for such a high end place to have more options for GF. So unfortunately for anyone with restrictions the menu or chefs don’t really cater to us so be cautious. Otherwise the food was fine and everyone else’s looked pretty good! Make sure to arrive with plenty of time to find parking!!

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King of Fire Pizza - Uptown Charlotte

435 S Tryon St #140, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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LunchDinnerPizzaDeliveryKid FriendlyRestaurantOutdoor Seating

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Luis Delgado
Luis Delgado
Great Service & Pizza! The Margherita was on point, will definitely come back to try different options. They also have gluten free and vegan options.

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forchetta

230 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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ItalianBreakfastDeliveryDinnerOpen Late NightLunchOutdoor SeatingVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsDessertsPastaTake AwayKid Friendly

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David Villegas
David Villegas
The food and service was great! We had gluten free pasta dishes and they were delicious! Chef Luca did a wonderful Job!

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Halfpenny’s Cafe

301 S Tryon St Suite 30, Charlotte, NC 28282, USA
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Brett Druck
Brett Druck
Delicious, fast, friendly, gluten free options too. It's on the downstairs level of a larger building, the signs on the upper floor don't really point you in the direction.

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ARBOL Eatery

227 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Kellie
Kellie
I got a cubano sandwich on gluten-free rolls. There was plenty of meat, but it wasn't the right proportion of meat to cheese. Believe it or not, there was too much meat! The place has many alcoves providing seating. There were many potted plants. I was able to find metered street parking.

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Que Onda Tacos + Tequila Uptown

TradeMark, 333 W Trade St #101, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Tiffany Peterdozzi
Tiffany Peterdozzi
Absolutely AMAZING food and drinks! Wonderful, friendly service, and the staff was upfront and honest about the wait (we went at prime doordash game time when they were swamped). Had a drink at the bar while we waited for our table, and they were very well made. Once seated, we didn't wait or want for anything. 100% recommend! Beautiful, delicious, FILLING. Oh and gluten free accommodations!

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Room 112

112 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28284, USA
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Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning
What a fantastic experience! We’d made a reservation for a 6PM dinner but showed up early because we were finished with the Mint Museum ahead of schedule—the museum is right up the street from Room 112, a seven-minute walk, FYI. But Room 112 seated us early and courteously. Our server, Nick, was wonderful. Nick checked on us frequently, refilled our waters constantly—I can’t tell you how often restaurant servers do not refill waters enough! I also mentioned that I had Celiac’s disease and we had a brief conversation about ingredients. As soon as I said something, Nick doubled-checked everything I ordered to make sure I could consistently avoid my allergen. By the time we left, the place was crowded. The sushi was delicious and the kitchen was willing to change my order slightly to accommodate the gluten allergy. We were also served gluten-free soy sauce upon request. Highly recommend. Affordable dinner uptown, convenient to activities!

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Horace's Hot Fried Chicken

327 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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DeliveryDinnerKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayDedicated GF FryerFries

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Ryan Trager
Ryan Trager
I have Celiac so am strictly Gluten Free. This is a great spot to get Gluten Free fried Chicken in Charlotte. However, they most recently messed up my order completely. After specifying I had celiac, they decided to put bread under each piece of chicken. Very disappointing experience overall. Don't really understand how they can't communicate that to the chef well. Had I not noticed the bread underneath the food, it could've easily gone unnoticed and gotten me very sick through cross-contamination.

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Red Ginger Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi

401 S Tryon St #130, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Adam Matern
Adam Matern
We ordered food for pickup and it was alright. The reason for the 1 star was because we noted on the online order and confirmed at the restaurant that the soy sauce we got did not have wheat in it and that it was gluten free...it was definitely not gluten free. My partner has a severe allergy to gluten and ate it back at the hotel

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EXOTICA INDIAN KITCHEN & BAR

500 S College St #150, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Dain Vossar (ReviewJedi)
Dain Vossar (ReviewJedi)
Ordered, I did, the Chilled Cauliflower Florets, Tikka Masala Paneer, and Buttered Naan. Mmm... strong with the flavor, each dish was. Crafted with the precision of a lightsaber strike, and cooked to a balance only a true culinary Force-wielder could achieve. Attentive and kind, the staff were—like Jedi, but with menus. Felt welcomed, I did. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan... options aplenty for all lifeforms across the galaxy. Ah, but the parking—yes, unexpected that was. Validated, it is! Parked at The Green Lot, I did. Saved ten credits, I did. A wise and generous feature. Saved to my favorites, I have. Return, I shall, the next time my travels bring me to this system. Recommend it, I do. Seek this place out, you must—if authentic Indian cuisine you crave. Hmmm. May the flavors be with you.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

650 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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LunchDinnerOpen LateAsianDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyBarRestaurant

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Emma Bogdan
Emma Bogdan
Amazing! Tons of gluten free options, excellent lunch combos, and you can literally roast a s'more for dessert!! Overall fantastic, will absolutely come back. My only comment is the s'more dessert should be at least 2 smores 😂 you can't have just one (also maybe some GF graham's would be good, but I'll just bring my own next time haha)

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Basil Thai Cuisine-Charlotte, NC

210 N Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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eric voots
eric voots
Fantastic food with good gluten free items.

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Mariposa

500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Mimi Hsu
Mimi Hsu
First time here and had such a lovely experience. Our waiter Carlos (I believe was his name) was amazing! I had to restrict myself from gluten and dairy and he made sure none of my food had that stuff. We enjoyed the scallops and the branzino.

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Sabor Latin Street Grill

300 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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LunchDinnerMexicanTacosDeliveryKid FriendlyRestaurant

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Carrie Flynn
Carrie Flynn
Love the gluten/dairy free options and quick service!

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Geno D's Pizza

224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchPizzaDeliveryOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Lesley Riley
Lesley Riley
Most amazing pizza EVER!! And by far the best gluten free crust I have ever had. Love Geno Ds!

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The Fifth Fork

110 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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Great service, nice atmosphere. Wagyu steak medium well was incredibly tender but not very flavorful. Everything else was delicious including the gluten free bread.

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