Top 26 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Cornelius

Maola's Pizzeria & Restaurant

20129 N Main St, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Maria Alessi
Maria Alessi
We enjoyed our meal while sampling some plates for potential catering in the future. Garlic knots were solid, the gluten free pesto tortellini was delish, and the shrimp were perfectly juicy. Our server Ana was a doll!

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Fusion Bowl Cornelius

19905 W Catawba Ave #109, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Casey Down
Casey Down
Awesome sushi, awesome plated options, awesome staff, and always accommodating to people with food allergies (celiac’s). I love that I can take my daughter who has celiac’s to a place where I know she is 100% not going to get sick. Mickey runs an amazing establishment so make sure to go support the business and grab some sushi!

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The Fresh Egg

20619 Torrence Chapel Rd Suite 116 #1006, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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April Lytle
April Lytle
Solid breakfast joint for just /good/ breakfast. No frills, just done well. Food was prepared extremely fast. Their house made garlic ranch is delicious. House made gluten free bread options. Staff is friendly and attentive.

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CRAFTY BURG'R n' Tap

21726 Catawba Ave B, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Bad Birdi
Bad Birdi
Had a great burger here the other day. Lot's of gluten free options and many gluten free beers! They have pretty good gluten free buns as well. Definitely recommend!

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Waterbean Coffee

19420 Jetton Rd #105, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Elizabeth Carlson
Elizabeth Carlson
I love their coffee and vegan/gluten free muffins. The chocolate chip are the stuff dreams are made of. Dreaming of one now, in fact.

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Hello, Sailor

20210 Henderson Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Casey Minton
Casey Minton
I try to come here for lunch or dinner a couple times a year over the last 6+ years. Always a fun atmosphere to enjoy a meal at; the MCM aesthetic is whimsical and nostalgic. Food is always yummy, but overpriced. There are limited gluten-free options, which is frustrating. I’ve yet to encounter a decent level of service though; the team is consistently awkward and lack people skills. Maybe that’s the vibe the owners are going for?

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Cool Fish

21726 Catawba Ave B-2, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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E D
I had a really great experience here. The food was so good, but what made it better was the service we got from Hayden. He knew the menu very well and was super accommodating for my gluten sensitivity. 10/10 I will be coming back and bringing friends.

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Jack's Corner Tap

8301 Magnolia Estates Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Cynthia Holley
Cynthia Holley
Great food with great prices. Even have gluten free buns!

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Sangam Indian Cuisine

20910 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Krissy
Krissy
Excellent buffet, delicious and authentic food, lots of options. My husband mentioned to the host that I was gluten free and dairy free and the host took the time to walk me to the buffet to point out what I could and could not eat! Folks with allergies understand how much of a relief it is to know with confidence the food you're eating is safe. There were a surprising number of options for both, also a rarity. Highly recommended.

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Fresh Chef Kitchen

20609 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Krissy Eckard
Krissy Eckard
Eaten at fresh chef before in Denver. We knew we loved the shrimp and grits. Planned to come here for Mother’s Day. Each ordered the shrimp and grits. I ordered the breakfast potatoes for brunch and he ordered a side of the mushrooms (which he had before and LOVED) Shrimp and grits: shrimp was really overcooked, none of the bell peppers were cooked in mine but was in his. Maybe that is how they come but some consistency issues. But the flavor was really good. And very large portions Mushrooms: the reduction was not reduced. It was a soup. But the flavor was still very good. Breakfast potatoes: a simple dish that is a classic favorite. The most disappointing. No flavor at all. Too much oil in the potatoes and no seasoning whatsoever. Even ketchup couldn’t save them. The onions were cooked well but unless you ate the onion you couldn’t taste them with the potatoes. Service was good. You don’t have a specific waiter which is a little confusing. We had three people ask about the same coke refill we needed but only after he sat with an empty glass for a good while. They also provided me with a gluten free menu which was awesome. Atmosphere is great! Definitely 5 stars on that but unfortunately the food supersedes any thing else so we were left with a “meh” Maybe we will try it again sometime and see. I will then update the review.

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CRAFTY BURG'R N' Tap

17015 Kenton Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Karen Robinson
Karen Robinson
Delicious food. Had gluten free buns, so I could actually enjoy a burger. Yay! Waitress was wonderful.

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Mama's Pizza Express of Cornelius

19741 S Main St, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Lael Rudisill
Lael Rudisill
Great gluten free pizza!! Lots of toppings to choose from and it was cooked well. Owner told me about the gluten free pasta options too.

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131 MAIN Restaurant

17830 Statesville Rd #215, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Carole Druhan
Carole Druhan
We had the crab cakes today and they were awesome. I am gluten free (celiac) and they accommodated my diet. Our waitress, Allison, was great and made the whole experience exceptional.

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McAlister's Deli

19930 W Catawba Ave #150, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Greg Roberts
Greg Roberts
Food wasn't great. It was prepared by the kitchen staff well, but lacked flavor. The potato soup was bland, the gluten free bread was dry and had very little flavor. Was just not a great meal. Service was excellent however.

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Choplin's Restaurant

19700 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Rose Sorendo
Rose Sorendo
Excellent! My husband and I enjoyed my birthday dinner at Choplin's. I have celiac disease which I discussed with the waitress. She, in turn, discussed with the chef who was able to confirm a meal choice which was gluten free. We had very good service and a wonderful meal! Can't wait to go back again!

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Pita Pit

21726 Catawba Ave B-2, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Danielle Angell
Danielle Angell
Food was healthy, fresh, and delicious. Service was incredibly helpful and friendly. I ordered a party platter for a big family gathering with special dietary restrictions (gluten -free and dairy free, vegan, etc...). They made sure to carefully prep the special order food so there was no possible contamination for allergies. The pitas were a huge hit with everyone raving about how great the sandwiches were. Couldn't be more pleased with the staff and the food!

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G.O.A.T. Pizza

9623 Bailey Rd Suite 106, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Lauren Phillips
Lauren Phillips
I had a fantastic experience at this new pizza spot! The food was absolutely delicious, and as someone with a gluten allergy, I really appreciated how accommodating they were. The server took the time to explain the menu thoroughly and even pointed out his personal favorite dishes, which was such a nice touch. Their gluten-free pizza was one of the best I’ve had — great texture, flavorful crust, and plenty of topping options. The restaurant itself was spotless and thoughtfully decorated, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends, both gluten-free and not!

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Port City Club

18665 Harborside Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Erica Darnell
Erica Darnell
Amazing food and atmosphere. good gluten free selection

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Five Guys

17078 Nat Bynum Ln Suite 1, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Emma Flaherty
Emma Flaherty
Consistently delicious and staffed by the absolute nicest folks. I often eat here with my sister, who has a gluten allergy, and they take allergens seriously. Everything I’ve had is great but my go-to is the little bacon cheeseburger with Cajun fries. The bacon is always perfectly crispy 🤤

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Eggs Up Grill

19732 One Norman Blvd Suite 308, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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Mark Loftin
Mark Loftin
Great dishes to choose from..would love to see gluten free toast..

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