Top 27 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Durham
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Last updated: July 12, 2025
Hutchins Garage
402 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Accommodating Gluten-Free
Vegan FriendlyPizzaVegan OptionsDeliveryDinnerPet FriendlyKid FriendlyOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegetarian OptionsLunchOpen Late
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Deb Ren
Great pizza and rice pudding! Also the staff was excellent. We meant to order a gluten free pizza and forgot until the pizza came out. When we let the staff know, they so kindly made our gluten free order; no fuss.
I have eaten at the location in brooklyn and this location did not disappoint! My fiancee is celiac so it is important that restaurants take the allergy seriously and prevent cross contamination, which they did ❤️ every pizza we have tried is delicious and the cheesy garlic breadsticks are phenomenal. We also love all of the cocktails. Our servers were attentive and the atmosphere was inviting
This was a fabulous dining experience! Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. The reason that I knocked off one star is that the dhal I ordered was so insanely salty! But it was very tasty. The atmosphere is awesome. It is a great place to meet up with friends.
My server was friendly and great with timing. I was very pleased with my spinach enchiladas. Great portion, flavorful. Cute tile on the floor. Nice variety on the menu. Wish the floors didn't feeling greasy. Above all for me a big improvement would be if it was clear to me what allergens are in the food. When I mentioned to my server that I needed my food to be gluten-free he looked like he was guessing that the enchiladas were gluten free because they're made with corn tortilla but I did not see him make a note for the chef or anyting and he did not assure me that it was gluten free. I'm have issues and I have no idea if the yummy sauce had gluten. Either marking the menu for customers or letting the chef know would be a huge benefit
Allergen FriendlyAsianDairy Free OptionsDinnerKid FriendlyOpen Late NightLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayDedicated GF FryerKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceGF Options Marked on MenuVegetarian OptionsDelivery
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Jose Marti
Great gluten free options. Our waitress Sisi was the best. She remembered our order and took care of all our requests promptly and correctly. She's always gone above and beyond our expectations.
Dine in | Dinner | $10–20
Food was fantastic. Nothing labeled Gluten-free on the menu, but the waiter told me exactly what was Gluten-free, what could be modified, and what was off limits.
Small place, but very relaxed atmosphere. Had this at Dinner yesterday. Would definitely recommend and go back.
However, I'm confused about the 93.0 (A) rating - maybe it was an off day when the inspector came? Because the food was delicious.
Really good, healthy food bowls with a mix of vegetables, meats and fruit options. The service is friendly and quick. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu if that's your thing. There are also a lot of options if you have a special diet; e.g. gluten-free, paleo, keto, etc.
If I could give this place more stars, I would. First, the atmosphere in the restaurant is so nice. There are plants and just fun details everywhere, and you can tell based on the products they use that they truly care about being sustainable. The staff are so nice. It was incredibly busy, like a 30 minute wait for food to come out. They still took the time to talk to customers, greet regulars, and just had a generally positive attitude. The customer service was awesome, and I overheard them offering drinks to people while they waited for their takeout orders. I could see them going the extra mile. The menu is fantastic, and as someone with celiac, I'm used to having only one, maybe two options. This place is allergen friendly heaven. They label the menu items with allergen warnings on the menu so you don't even have to ask, and clearly label any available swaps. The food is fantastic, and you get so much on your plate. And there are free drink refills, which isn't always the case for small, local spots! This place has automatically become my favorite restaurant. The two words that come to mind to describe it are delightful and delicious.
Had a very welcome but an unexpected relative in town and needed to be able to spontaneously find gluten-free lunch and was excited for that. Could share GF pizza and have salads as well as we enjoyed a walking tour of American Tobacco area.
this place is amazing! they have scrumptuous fries and tots (try them fire-spiced) and a killer veggie smashburger. their sides are gluten free and they have a gluten free bun available. duke's mayonnaise packets abound.
The best vegan/gluten-free waffles I have ever had. Plus, my decaf oat milk latte was good. Impressed with the food. There was a bit of wait on Sunday morning.
We immediately felt welcome when stepping in for a quick dinner Sunday night/ this place was even better than I expected- the food was excellent- I loved the bison filet, kale salad and baked potato! They have excellent gluten free options including a dedicated fryer for fries! Also loved the pickles they served before our food came! Also worth mentioning, they have good Diet Coke with perfect pebble ice. Beyond the great food, we had the most amazing server! Katie went above and beyond for us and made us feel right at home! We cannot wait to come back and eat here again! Katie is seriously one of the best servers we have met in years and would come back because of her hospitality alone!
Amazing build your own pizza. Great vegan cheese and chorizo. Their pesto sauce is delicious. Gluten-free, cauliflower and keto crust options available.
Excellent food. Casual atmosphere. Not a lot of indoor seating but plenty outside. I had the trey-mendous burger with sweetpotato fries. Sweet tea was SWEET and AWESOME. Wife had a chickens salad sandwich on a GF bun - which she said was great. Quite a compliment for anything gluten-free, imho.
Absolutely fabulous experience! We were quickly seated (we had reservations as soon as they opened), service was prompt and pleasant, our meals were all perfectly accurate and delicious, and even parking was easy! For appetizers our group shared the hazelnut burrata and the giant meatballs with crispy bread. These were delicious and I would be happy to enjoy them by themselves as a meal! But I got the butter chicken "sostanza" style, which is lightly breaded and fried in a butter oil sauce and is unbelievably delicious! Others in our group got the linguine a la carbonara, and the blue cheese alfredo tagliatelle. Everyone commented that these were some of the best dishes they've ever enjoyed! We had to look up a lot of the menu's Italian terminology online, but everyone was very pleased with their meals.
We also enjoyed a range of creative cocktails, from the delish "Santa's 52-Week Vacation" with charred rosemary, to the "Captain Pek Pek's Business Class Flight" cocktail complete with attached paper airplane with the recipe printed on it! Loved these! There was also a nice array of desserts, and we enjoyed everything from affogato, gelatos, bread pudding, to tiramisu!
The atmosphere is simple and streamlined, but it doesn't feel unwelcoming. The staff are all helpful, professional, and very familiar with the menu. They even had dietary restrictions labeled on the menu, so there are options for those that are vegan, gluten-free, etc. I appreciated that the pace of the meal was leisurely (true to a traditional Italian meal) and at no point did our group feel rushed.
Every element of the meal was fabulous from start to finish, was served hot, and was presented beautifully! Thank you for a fantastic first experience, we will all definitely be back!
We love the buffet and the crew at Sitar! The flavors are always delicious and strong. The quality and freshness is consistent. We try to make it here monthly — at the very least. If you have any dietary restrictions the buffet has cards for items with details if it includes nuts, dairy, meat and gluten. The buffet offers salad, rice, main courses, fruit, soups, chutneys, naan and desserts. The service is first class! They make us feel so welcome every visit! It’s a wonderful experience — we recommend 10/10!!!
This is a nice clean place for a flavorful coffee. Pleased to find breakfast with fresh ingredients and pastries are delicious 😋 . Gluten free options in pastries as well.
Not good at all. Somehow the cashier thought I said no meat on my Reuben. It was fixed by putting the gluten free bread back through the toasting process and then adding meat.
First time eating here and it was really tasty, and the service was great. I got the salmon roll and everything tasted fresh and delicious. If you need to eat gluten free they have a few choices, with a salmon, tuna, beef, and veggie option. I got the salmon made GF and they seemed to take allergies very seriously! The other people I was with enjoyed their food as well.
Love this spot. Sandwich as excellent. They were able to help accommodate my food allergies and made a sandwich gluten free, dairy free and soy free. They are a nut free restaurant. Staff was helpful. Great and plentiful outdoor seating! Parking was tight and limited but I would return!
321 E Chapel Hill St Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Gluten-free options
DinnerOpen Late NightVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsBread ItemsLunchDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant
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Carolina Conde
Vegeterian, vegan, gluten-free, and carnivorous options. Alcohol and alcohol-free drinks, with wines, cocktails, and beers to choose from.
Kid's menu AND, ice-cream cake.
Cozy area with books to read or buy, or both; a free podcast studio - how cool is that? 😎
Oh, and with a $2 donation, you can get yourself polaroided and immortalize yourself in the wall above the bar.
My fiancé and I have been here 3 times and each time the food has been amazing!
We were in today and got 5 star treatment by the staff. Back story - My fiancé was recently diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, and it's been a new challenge for us. One of the staff members (possibly owner/manager? We forgot to ask her name, but she definitely knew her stuff!) told us that they use tamari instead of soy so many of their sauces can be gluten free. Wow!! That is such a big deal for us, since soy sauce is used in so many of our favorite dishes. She then proceeded to walk us through what to order and avoid out of the rest of the toppings. Our dishes were absolutely delicious (highly recommend trying the tuna, truffle sauce, and spicy house sauce).
Truly appreciated the attention to detail by the staff today. Also, love that the signature bowls are named things like Kindness and Gratitude. Can't wait to be back!
When you buy omelette is it two eggs? Why am I still hungry? Why didn't I get any salad dressing?
I asked for gluten free and trusted my server but it sure wasn't udis. I buy udis and that wasn't it
I'm not sure if this is one of those places that starts the tipping at 18% unless you override it. I thought my service was pretty good until she forgot to give me coffee when I asked for some at the end of my meal instead she just brought me my check. They weren't that busy she could have asked me before giving me my check but she seemed totally forget. I would've preferred 15% tip since I have to drive to buy coffee now.
Food : They have a few vegan options and at least one naturally gluten-free option. Their coffee was really good. I had a red velvet latte with oat milk. The hash browns I got (and reason I gave them 4 stars) were greasy and a bit undercooked on the inside.
Atmosphere: It is cute and comfy inside. My friend and I were able to hear each other talk with no trouble. The music was just loud enough to be distracting, maybe because I liked the music.
I can see this place being a good place to go and work and just to hang out with friends.
"Love at first bite."
Gluten-free treats were a win and a must try!
Young gentleman at counter shouldn't have been laying on the glass it gave uninviting energy. We also did not get one of our treats we requested but the treats we did receive were lovely and delicious.
We grabbed lunch here while in town to celebrate our daughter's graduation. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal, which isn't always easy with our bunch.
The young man taking orders was informative and helpful.
The greens were just the right amount of spice.
Crabcakes were crab and not filler.
Hushpuppies with honey - yum!
Added bonus - use of cornmeal allowed our gluten free eater to enjoy!
We will definitely eat here again when in Durham.
Great Italian food. Love the garlic knots they bring to the table. Gluten free Pasta. Nice choice of proteins but works love tofu option to be vegan. Reasonable $. Eggplant stack can be an entrée, salad can be shared by 2.
LunchDinnerGrab & GoDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurantOpen Late
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Dana Grieco
The arepas at Guasaca are fantastic, there are so many options and flavor combos (all gluten free, + vegan options), and the prices are super reasonable. I tend to get three different arepas, and I can typically eat two... and then I save the third for later :) The sauces are all tasty and the spicy one is the best (IMO)!
I'm GF and every time I'm in the triangle I get Guasaca before my ride back to the coast - my can't miss spot.
Came in today for lunch, the lass behind the counter made eye contact and turned around to continue prepping something. We were the only people in line to order. Her coworker nudged her so we could order, she persisted doing something (he wasn't doing anything and said he couldn't help us) and then took several minutes to turn around and engage us. We waited for 10 minutes. I asked a basic question about the WF (wheat free) tags being different than what they show online (which is GF Gluten Free, and not the same thing, I'm Celiac) and she just kept saying I don't know, I don't know, I don't know what that is.
It was awful. It was disheartening and I was embarrassed, we turned around and left.
I don't know if we had a bad experience or what, but the food was not good. The place got great reviews, so my whole family and I went to check it out. Everyone's food came out cold. My sister ordered a gluten free bun, and they brought it out with a regular bun, luckily she noticed. They took it to the back and it was another 15min before they brought it back out. Then when they did, they brought it out with tots, not fries. Not only that, but I paid $20 for a burger and fries. I'm okay paying that at a gourmet burger place, but not a bar.
The restaurant is attached to a brewery, but the brewery doesn't do flights and they won't let you sample the beer. Overall it definitely wasn't worth it. The food wasn't good, and the beer didn't save the day. Unfortunately, I won't be back. There are way better spots in Durham.
As someone from New York who has available access to a variety of international cuisine, this is by far one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been to. The cauliflower appetizer was beyond amazing. My wife enjoyed the lamb chops, and I really enjoyed the chicken tikka masala was the best I ever had. The portions were very generous, garlic naan is must have, and the lychee sorbet dessert was the perfect ending to a great meal.
Throughout our meal our waiter was very attentive, and made wonderful pairing suggestions. The manager and the owner came to speak with us during the meal, expressing their gratitude and appreciation for dining with them. I can not over express how satisfied we were by the time we left.
In addition they have a large selection of vegetarian options, as well gluten free options. Its a restaurant everyone can enjoy.
We were next door having our windshield chip repaired and i waited till it was finished and decided to get something to eat. Saladelia was fantastic! I got tuna on sourdough (the softest i ever had) bread. The only downside is that they do not accept cash. But i just used my credit card. If you do not mind using your CC... Then i highly recommend Saladelia!
Btw.. they have Gluten free options as well.
Accommodating Gluten-Free
Celiac friendly