Top 30 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Carolina Beach

Michael's Seafood Restaurant

1206 N Lake Park Blvd A, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Ashley Balzer
Ashley Balzer
We visited Michael’s Seafood Restaurant during a recent trip to Carolina Beach. I have Celiac Disease, so it’s really important to have somewhere safe to eat while on vacation. Michael’s blew us away!!! Not only were the meals safely prepared & clearly marked on the menus, the servers were very knowledgeable & the food was outstanding! Our server let us know that they prepared everything separately and that there were no fryers, so I even got to have some tater tots with my blackened mahi sandwich. It was so good, we went back multiple times on our trip!

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Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach

1401 N Lake Park Blvd #46, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Carly Bynum
Carly Bynum
Wake N Bake is our favorite donut shop! Their donuts always taste and look amazing! Also, I'm not really sure how they do it but, their gluten free donuts are out of this world! They are so soft, like a cake donut! The staff is always so friendly as well!

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Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria & Ristorante

1012 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Elizabeth Pace
Elizabeth Pace
We ordered pick up and had high hopes. With the overall reviews being good we thought the pizza would be good. We waited 65 minutes for our order to be ready and got our pizza back home. The cheese pizza with pepperonis and bacon looked fine just odd that there was pizza sauce on top of the toppings. Then we got to the gluten free and I had hoped with such good reviews it would be good but it was burnt and rock hard. And again there was pizza sauce on top of the all the toppings not under which were not sure about. So if you have gluten restrictions I’d suggest opting for a grocery store freezer pizza

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The Veggie Wagon

608 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Kristopher “Kris” Koontz
Kristopher “Kris” Koontz
Eclectic gourmet and specialty grocery store in Carolina Beach. Lots of gluten-free as well as other dietary restricted items in stock. If you are looking for a local beer, tasty appetizer, pre-made refrigerated meal, Artisan ice cream, or fresh brewed coffee, then this is the place to stop and browse. Prices are predictably higher due to limited availability of these types of specialty items in this part of the beach.

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Island Bagels

1328 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Jason Lazarus
Jason Lazarus
Counter-service bagels, which are ok. Be aware that new ownership has paradoxically decided to eliminate both vegan and gluten free options from the menu. We were disappointed since we chose this place based on a Google search that claimed they have 3 vegan schmears and “a variety of gluten free options”. The staff is very friendly and prompt. The setting is cafeteria-like.

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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar

227 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Ashley Balzer
Ashley Balzer
SeaWitch Cafe is a cute little spot to grab a meal close to the beach. They have live music at night which is so much fun! Unfortunately, as someone with Celiac, I did not have a great experience eating here. Our server was extremely helpful and kind, and also had celiac. He helped me make educated decisions on what to order. When the runner delivered the food, I asked to confirm if the sandwich bun I ordered was gluten free. As soon as I bit into it, I could tell it wasn’t. When we flagged the server down, he was horrified to see that it was a regular bun. It took the kitchen 2 more times to get the order right, which resulted in such a long wait time that I had to order my food to go. I did get sick from this experience. Otherwise, I’d totally recommend for folks without celiac. Good vibes and when they got the food right eventually, it was delicious. Just maybe not safe for celiacs.

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Cherry Blossom Sushi

4 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Mark Doty
Mark Doty
Excellent sushi rolls & bowls with very friendly owners. Has gluten free options.

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Malama Cafe

108 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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bailey norris
bailey norris
I have gotten Poke bowls and smoothie bowls from here with are good but it’s been a couple years since coming here and the last time I came I got the Malama smash and it was terrible, don’t recommend getting this at all. No flavor and they cut a hard boiled egg and just stick it on there like that’s edible that way instead of slicing it. Kinda seems like it’s something thrown together without taste testing it. On top of that it cost $8.50 for one piece of toast, I got gluten free which ups it I think a dollar but that’s expensive regardless for one piece of toast. At least give customers two pieces for the cost. The coffee was good but not hot at all, I'm pretty sensitive and don’t like anything too hot but even I had to microwave it when I got home. Other food I’ve had has been great but don’t get the malama toast.

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Soul Flavor

716 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Heather Albrecht
Heather Albrecht
The staff is very knowledgeable about gluten-free allergies. However, if you have other allergies, you really have to be precise. The weight staff is great.

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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn - Carolina Beach

1140-A N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Sarah Myer
Sarah Myer
We grabbed takeout from here during a beach trip. They had gluten free and vegetarian options so it worked for us. The salsa bar was really fresh and had a nice selection of options. Food was good- nothing spectacular but it was filling.

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Latella Gelato

11 Boardwalk #110, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Jennifer CaveWilson
Jennifer CaveWilson
Just had the gluten free cone and vegan salted caramel ice cream. It was absolutely AMAZING! So bummed I am only visiting for two hours but totally worth the $67 we paid to park! The service was fantastic. Helpful and kind also gave us a great recommendation for dinner at a local Thai restaurant.

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Nauti Dog

9 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Mike Sudol
Mike Sudol
In the context of a hot dog place near the boardwalk at the beach, this place is good. Especially considering we require gluten free items Nauti Dog had us covered. The hot dog buns, the fries and even the cherry tart hard cider were all good and gluten free. The location, seating (metal seats, no padding), and atmosphere (open dining room, concrete floor) were all reminders that you were at the beach and there to chill out. Oh yeah, the food was very good.

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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar

1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Catherine Arnold
Catherine Arnold
I wouldn't recommend this place if you have a gluten allergy. They tried to accommodate my 8yo daughter but wouldn't make her anything other than a cheeseburger with a gf bun. My fish taco tasted fishy. Our drinks came out around when our bill came, and it was a stressful environment. Our waitress was delightful but overwhelmed with tables. You can park across the street, but why would you want to. Hang Ten down the street was Waaaayyy better. I'm already getting a stomach ache as I'm writing this. And our bill for two adults and one kid was $87.00, including a 20% tip.

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Sunny Daze Smokehouse

9 Pavilion Ave S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Riley Glissendorf
Riley Glissendorf
The pulled pork, beach burger, sweet potato fries, and piña colada were all delicious. They even have a gluten-free bun and a great selection of yummy house made bbq sauces! Madison took great care of us on the rooftop deck. Would recommend to anyone looking for a yummy after beach bite.

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Nikki's Gourmet & Sushi

6 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Sara Earle
Sara Earle
Beautiful, delicious food. Gluten free tamari available. The Nigiri is called Sushi and the sushi rolls are what you'd expect but all is divine. Perfect for lunch or dinner by the boardwalk (which otherwise offers mostly fried/greasy type foods)

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Island Beverage

1206 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Pyrrh0
Pyrrh0
Friendly staff. Had exactly the products I was looking for, and even some new flavors I had not seen before. Fine selection of gluten-free beers, and not unreasonably priced either. 5/5 will be back.

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Cape Fear Boil Company - Carolina Beach

1140 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Charles Luna
Charles Luna
These guys were absolutely fantastic! The catered food was delicious (and plentiful), the staff was friendly and discreet, and THEY CLEANED EVERYTHING UP AFTERWARDS! Oh, and Forrest was a frikkin' ROCKSTAR! It's even gluten free. Do this and you'll make your whole group happy

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Kate's Pancake House

102 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Kelley
Kelley
Gluten-free options include the usual egg-based breakfast dishes. Breakfast potatoes aren't GF, either. No dedicated GF space. They can help you navigate what's safe on the menu. Service was great.

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Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar

718 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Adam Scott
Adam Scott
We chose Salt Fish due to the impeccable reviews and were not disappointed. Everything we had was phenomenal, with some special unique flare. Even the collards on the side of my pork chop were notable and delectable. The servers Maggie and Miranda, and the host (sorry dude, didn’t catch your name!) all worked seamlessly together to ensure a pleasant experience, particularly ensuring my wife with Celiac was well-aware of any potential issues with gluten. Maggie is grateful for the pre-gored pineapples, and Miranda will sleep better seeing another positive review! Highly recommend reservations. The place is pretty small.

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Hooks hotdogs

4 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Briana Keller
Briana Keller
Gluten free hot dog buns available on request! Chilli is not gluten free though.

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Seaworthy Kitchen and Bar

604 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Riley Glissendorf
Riley Glissendorf
WOW! This was a class act dining experience! First of all, Sarah took amazing care of us. The scallops, mac and cheese, and hot honey fried chicken were delicious, as well as the sparkling lemonade and sea salt caramel martini. We dined quickly, but were not rushed, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Will definitely be stopping again and can’t recommend enough! Great gluten-free options!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

910 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Mackenzie S. Wetherill
Mackenzie S. Wetherill
So friendly and accommodating. Great sandwiches. I love how they work with us on gluten free needs.

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Pop's Diner

109 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Sierra Jensen
Sierra Jensen
Absolutely loved this place! Our waitress Tess was so awesome, and so knowledgeable about the menu! Her suggestion of the grilled chicken was perfect for me. I can’t have gluten but I didn’t have a problem with the grilled chicken basket or the fries. Great food options for my toddler as well! The other family members without dietary restrictions got the po boy scrimp and the Reuben and the scrimp BLT and a burger and they all LOVED their food! So glad we found this place! All in all, would totally recommend and come again!

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Majik Beanz Espresso

10 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Riley Glissendorf
Riley Glissendorf
Very cute and kitschy place. It did take a little, but it’s beach time. I asked for an iced coconut sweet coffee and got just that. Lovely experience. Will be going back before heading out of town. Riley was great. Also, the BEST gluten-free cinnamon swirl cake. Actually fluffy cake. Gluten-free people, iykyk.

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Island Burgers & Bites

111 Carl Winner Dr St, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Steve zayko
Steve zayko
Wow! We read a good review on Google and thought to give it a try. Exceeded all expectations with the juiciest, best flavor, burger I have had in more than fifty years of traveling and eating great food. Top shelf bacon, great toppings, super fat and tasty crinkle fries to compliment the burgers. Gluten free option (lettuce bed) was equally awesome as my burger with bun.

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The Southerly Biscuit & Pie

1206 N Lake Park Blvd #D, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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caroline pool
caroline pool
This is a hidden GEM! We were cruising around Carolina Beach and decided to swing in to a new spot for a little breakfast and were blown away! First we were greeted by the sweetest southern ladies. We ordered the smoked Brisket Biscuit that is melt in your mouth delicious and the Gritty Hippy with sausage for gluten free lovers (the added sausage was delicious). As an added sweet treat we also grabbed a giant blueberry biscuit that looked just like a Bojangles Boberry Biscuit but HUGE and way better as it is clearly homemade with love. We will definitely be back!

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