Top 38 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Hickory

Charlie Graingers

2450 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
The best place for GF eats!! Everything on the menu can be made gluten-free except for the mac & cheese! The owner’s daughter is gluten-free, so she wanted to make a place where everyone felt safe eating! Fried chicken tenders, fried flounder, barbecue, hot dogs, fried pickles, fried okra! Cake! They have it all! Separate prep area and fryers!

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Taste Full Beans

29 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Fay Russell
Fay Russell
Best avocado toast in town! If you’re gluten-free, they have lots to offer! It’s become my favorite little place to go!!

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Mellow Mushroom Hickory

1185 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE Exit 125 Off I-40, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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AnachronisticAppalachian
AnachronisticAppalachian
This is my new hangout! Not only do they offer great choices for gluten intolerant folks, but they have the best bartenders in town! Best Piña Coladas I ever tasted! My husband enjoyed the calzones and margaritas very much as well. We will be back, and often, especially since it's near his work.

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Hatch Sandwich Bar

268 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Pamela Stroud
Pamela Stroud
Had some excellent sandwiches here including a lamb burger special that was amazing. I appreciate that the sandwiches are unique, daily specials and gluten free bread option. There is an upcharge if you want a side other than chips from a bag. Nice outdoor seating area on the sidewalk.

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The Peanut House

2356 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Lisa Church
Lisa Church
Great food and great service. Our waitress was very personable. Their pho was some of the best I have had. The spring rolls were very fresh with good peanut sauce. They also have gluten free dishes. It is a small restaurant with a few booths and some high table seats. Decent parking. I will be eating here again.

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2429 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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J Bailey
J Bailey
Employees made a great effort to avoid cross-contamination when I asked for gluten-free bread without me asking. The Italian sub on GF bread was awesome! Highly recommend!

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

2261 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Cindy Reese
Cindy Reese
We love their soup and salad! They have gluten free pasta too!

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Jason's Deli

2337 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Melanie Elrod
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!

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Cafe Rule & Wine Bar

242 11th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Tara ONeill
Tara ONeill
Great night with friends! Staying at Rock Barn Spa and headed into town for dinner. Wonderful wine, specialty drinks and food. If you are vegan or gluten free, it is the perfect place!

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Cafe Gouda

2960 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Peileii
Peileii
Our family has loved Gouda since we moved to Hickory - great food and service, and the gluten-free options have been a welcome choice for a family member that needs it. Unfortunately, Cafe Gouda recently switched all their chicken dishes to use chicken thighs, and...it simply doesn't taste good. The dishes that we loved have really taken a hit in quality since the switch. I hate to cross this restaurant off our list of regular patronage, but until they switch back to chicken breast, we won't be back. We truly hope you switch back soon - or at least give us an option!

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Hickory Social House

2039 N Center St suite b, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Dorian Gainer
Dorian Gainer
This place was our saving grace for last weekend after we were seated and then ignored for twenty minutes at Frothy Rooster. On a lark we decided to come to Hickory Social House for brunch, because we'd been looking forward to having it and would be so disappointed to have to call it off because of bad service somewhere. The live music was amazing, like genuinely good, not just decent for a bar. Amazing food, incredible service, attentive and friendly staff that all seemed to enjoy what they were doing. We kept raving about the food as we ate, and the temperature was kept nice inside, not too hot or cold, which is impressive in this weather and with rushes of people entering. We immediately decided to come again for Thursday specials and returned for dinner. It was just as incredible as the first time! We're lucky this place is 40 minutes away or else we'd go bankrupt dropping in at every given opportunity. Everything was wonderfully flavourful and fresh, cooked perfectly, and generously seasoned. We got beignets for dessert and they took a bit to come out but we honestly didn't even notice because we were enjoying the ambience, and then they came out and said it would be comped entirely for the wait. They were the best I've ever had. They also have a really impressive after-9 menu for the drinking crowd. Lots of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options, too. As a vegetarian I didn't feel at all limited by the offerings.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

1728 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Pamela Stroud
Pamela Stroud
If you've been to one Chipotle, you've been to them all. Everything is freshly prepared and because you can get what you want on it and have it as a salad, is also gluten free. They have a list of allergens available.

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Five Guys

1520 US-70, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Nunnaur Bzznzzz
Nunnaur Bzznzzz
I went there 3 times. A friend heard that their French fries were good and with big portions. The first time was good. The second time my order was lost in space!! I was waiting and when I was the only person left they didn't have my order ticket! They quickly made an order of fries for me. All orders are individually made so I had to wait a couple of minutes more. They can be busy so wait times can be longer than other fast food places. A burger is freshly cooked when ordered. They do not partially cook meat and use it when ordered like most other burger places. You can watch them assemble orders and wrap up the sandwiches. Burgers are thick!!! I will order one next time. We only wanted a quick snack and my friend is gluten intolerant so she is selective about where she eats. This chain cuts their potatoes right on the premises and you get pure uncoated product, unlike many burger chains that buy product that has a coating applied to add flavor to the fries. Their menu items cost a bit more but portions are good and mainly fresh!!!

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IHOP

2415 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Sherrie Huffman
Sherrie Huffman
AVOID AVOID AVOID. Hostess seated her friends ahead of us, the place is not even open for full-capacity dining, and it was dirty. Service was minimal, but probably because the entire waitstaff but one server was outside smoking with the side door open so smoke could come into the restaurant. I ordered gluten-friendly pancakes that came out BURNT. I mean, black as a charcoal, and I asked the waitress to take them back. She said that the manager told her they were supposed to look like that because they are gluten-free. Omg, I must look really stupid! The waitress did take them back and brought me three fresh ones, but the food was all around subpar. The waitress made up for all of the other ridiculousness, but seriously...do not eat here.

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Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

2968 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Kempton Smith
Kempton Smith
Gluten free options are a favorite (and requirement in my house). Have tried pizza and several dishes...all have been great. All have been "to go".

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Crescent Moon Cafe

256 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Jeff SanGeorge
Jeff SanGeorge
I ate here today since it said that they had gluten-free options. I ordered a sandwich on gluten free bread. The server was very busy and distracted so I told him that I have Celiac disease and could he please ask the kitchen to be careful about cross-contamination. After eating, before we even left I immediately started having stomach pains. They just got worse on the long Ione drive home. I very rarely get these symptoms, so I’m certain that I somehow was served gluten here.

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Center Street Eats

2250 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Susan Reese
Susan Reese
Fantastic meals! I’m gluten free and have never had a bad meal. My Dad gets his meals here also.

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Notions

206 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Tamara Weldon
Tamara Weldon
Notions staff treated me very well. The food was delish. Perfect outdoor seating space. Blankets offered. Notions needs to update the menu to notate gluten-free options.

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Carrabba's Italian Grill

1954 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Rev. Terrance Jacob
Rev. Terrance Jacob
Host was very good, friendly and courteous. Waiter was pleasant and attentive. Soup was good. Gluten Free pasta was really bad. It was barely cooked so it was hard and chewy. Manager offered me a free dessert and took off half the price of the meal. Good gesture but need to get the GF cooking right. It simply needs to be cooked more and let the sauce soak in it.

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Ku-Ru Sushi & Grill

1322 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Noryn Alam (Noryn)
Noryn Alam (Noryn)
Great sushi, service, and teriyaki shrimp! I recommended this place to everyone at my job! Can accommodate dairy free diets, gluten free, and vegetarian/vegan.

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Village Inn Pizza Springs Rd

2467 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Kendra Chaput
Kendra Chaput
I enjoyed eating here with my girls. Her friend needed gluten-free pizza, and they were willing to accommodate her dietary needs.

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Waterbean Coffee

1995 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Jen McKinney
Jen McKinney
Cute, clean shop with a fun vibe! Nice selection of coffee, herbal teas and tasty pastries, including some amazing gluten-free options!

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China Garden

2641 Brookford Blvd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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technodewdrop
technodewdrop
I come here all the time! The sushi is great, and everything else I've tried of theirs is good, too. They also have gluten free options which is always nice. Their dining room is cozy and clean. I guess sometimes the staff isn't the most welcoming, but that doesn't really bother me. Their to-go time is pretty fast as well, usually only 10-15 minutes. Overall a solid restaurant, I definitely recommend

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Culver’s

2194 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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hart Fisher
hart Fisher
We love the fried fish and the shrimp. Our son is gluten intolerant so he gets the Butterburger on a gluten bun. We all love the Cole slaw! The Ruben is served hot from the grill and the meat is fresh & moist.

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