Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Cookeville

Candy Kuhl

Excellent and prompt service. The quality of the food was also impressive. When I informed them about my gluten allergy (celiacs), they were very attentive and took precautions to avoid cross contamination. They changed gloves and used separate ingredients from different containers. I truly appreciate the effort they put into preparing my food. Thank you!

Hillary

A few months ago I visited Soul Craft in Cookeville, and it quickly became my favorite spot in town! I now go a few times a week! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxing break or catching up with friends or even to catch up on some online work. The baristas are so friendly and welcoming! Most have even taken the time to get to know me by name. The coffee itself is top-notch! They also offer a great selection of pastries, some gluten free, and light bites that pair perfectly with their drinks. Whether you're a coffee aficionado or just looking for a comfortable place to unwind, Soul Craft is a must-visit. Highly recommend! ---

Mark Trent

Enjoyed all the Gluten Free cupcakes and the Caramel and Chocolate Apples

Jason Mills

UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I have celiac and this place Rocks!!!! They clean everything and take the time to get it right. Thank you guys for the great service, unreal food, and excellent dedication. Nice to feel safe and respected.

Taylor Ostertag

This place is my new absolute favorite. As someone with celiac, options are slim. I was pleased to hear they had the option of getting a breadless “sandwich” over a bed of potatoes. I ended up getting the chipotle chicken over potatoes and it was incredible. The flavor was just so fresh and yummy and chicken cooked to perfection. They also had several options for gluten free desserts which I got a sugar cookie with strawberry icing which was equally as fantastic. The service and atmosphere was so pleasant. Please never leave!!

cocoatrip

Gluten free waffle cone!!! Yummy!!!!

Lisa Malone

Amazing food, especially the gluten free pizza options. A bit pricey, but the atmosphere and food are worth it.

Misti Dople

Gluten free

Cora Hageman

Food was to be expected as far as mass-produced "Italian" food goes. Sangria was great, red sauce was a little watery. Tour of Italy was good according to my spouse who can have gluten.

Asha Jarnigan

Friendly service. Gluten friendly options with knowledgeable staff members. Fish is excellent. Try the mahi with roasted potatoes.

Chester Lord

Victoria Bingham

This place has the best crepes I've EVER eaten, and they can also make them gluten-free, which is amazing for me.

Marlee Miller

I have a gluten allergy and they were SO NICE!! willing to double check ingredients in things and we’re super cool about it. even checking when I was okay with taking the risk. I will for sure be eating at McAllister’s a lot more now!!!!

Kristin Hanson

Steve K.

We were in Cookeville today so we stopped here for lunch. Being from the N.J., I was looking forward to giving it a shot. I ordered a Stromboli and my wife got a Cauliflower crust pizza...Gluten-Free. The Stromboli was Spot-On! Tasted just like I was back home. Perfectly baked and stuffed full of melted mozzarella and meats....Mama Mia! The sauce, or gravy depending on who you talk to, added a nice authentic flavor. My wife's pizza was just as good. Sauce was tasty with hot melted cheese... The star of the meal...the Cannoli Chips with powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and fresh filling on the side. My goodness! Great service and friendly owners. The only knock...New York Ranger fans...🤣🤣🤣🤣 Looking forward to trying the Calzone next....

Dakota Crosby

I just wanted to drop in and give a shoutout to Longhorn Steakhouse in Cookeville, and our exemplary server CJ. I went there tonight with my Fiance who has Celiac Disease, I dont think weve ever been somewhere quite as hospitable to her condition as this restaurant, they have a seperate gluten free menu, as well their menu specifies item by item wether they are gluten free which is rare and apprecieated. CJ was super personable and pleasnt to talk to, I havent ran into a server of his caliber in quite some time. In addition the food was sincerely awesome, steaks cooked to absolute perfection, the cook definitely has some skills. I can assure you we will be returning to this location soley because of this awesome server and the delicous food. Couldnt recommend this place more.

Allen Crowe

Amazing!!! My wife and I took granddaughter to House of Thai for her birthday. She has severe gluten allergies so there aren't a lot of places she can eat safely. House of Thai has plenty of gluten free food and they will bend over backwards to make sure you are satisfied. Loved it!

Ryan Turner

Most things can be bought here, same for every grocery store. It's smaller and easier to navigate for sure! The Boars Head deli is always a bonus since I don't really like the pre-packaged sliced cheeses and meats. My only issue with the place is the lack of a dedicated gluten-free section. Everything gluten-free is scattered around so you just have to look up and down the isles to find anything you may need. It's not ideal but definitely an easy fix if they decide to do something about it.

Stefanie Verkade

Staff was very knowledgeable when ordering a gluten-free meal. They asked if it was an allergy to make sure it was handled properly. Greatly appreciate it as so many think it's just a diet.

Jorja Hutton

I don’t have any photos because everything was so good. I bought 4 different treats. 1 cherry hand pie. 1 ginger molasses cookie, one ginger, molasses cream, cookie sandwich, and one chocolate cherry Amarillo cookie which were all gluten free and so good best gluten free treat I have tried. Everyone was so nice and informed us on their schedule. They also informed us that the west side grocery may have some gluten free bread.

Keesha Turner

They have the best selection of gluten free products. Great quality meat. They carry Tillamook ice cream and cream cheese too.

Joshua Gilmore

This is our second time here and it is our new goto for a relaxed weekend pizza beer fix. The quality and consistency is there and the price is for it is good. Atmosphere and service we love. Did I mention the sauce? WOW! Gluten free options are great and the buffalo mozzarella is wonderful. We Love the mushrooms as well. You can not go wrong with anything they have to offer at Gene's Place. Go out and support this Veteran owned and operated joint, you will not leave disappointed.

Isabeau Strader

Love they do a lettuce wrapped burger, that allows you to eat like a real burger. Also when asking for the lettuce wrap they always ask if this is for an allergy which is nice. I don't have to clarify the gluten sensitivity. Fries are always A+ too.

DElightful Photography

Stopped for a quick bite for lunch. Great food choices and a really neat drink menu! They offer gluten free and vegan choices.

Tasha Coffman

I have been here a couple of times and my visits have been consistently pleasant. There's plenty of parking in back and you can enter from either the front or back of the building. The seating is limited so plan ahead at peak times. There's a couple of seats in the window that provide plentiful natural light during the day and everything is low lighting by sundown. The menu clearly labeled gluten-free options. They were plentiful and as someone with a gluten-free restriction, I went with Kristen's Stir Fry and it did not disappoint! I especially recommend the Yellowfin Ahi Tuna as a starter. Someone in my party ordered the Smoked Pork Belly & Grits which was equally delicious and I may order next time. Our server was good and kept our glasses full. We opted to get dessert at an ice cream place not far since dessere options were scarce in the gluten-free department. Bathrooms are at the back and if you enter from the back, you will see them in the hallway as you enter the restaurant. They were clean and in good working order. Overall, I definitely recommend. :)

Lauren Patterson

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! I have a gluten sensitivity & the woman who owned the place went above & beyond making sure I didn't get anything with gluten in it. Her recommendations were the vegetable pakora, papad, chicken curry and they were all delicious!!! I am just passing through for the day but would be going back regularly if I lived locally! Please give this place a try, it's truly a gem!

Birdie H

Top notch service and delicious food. I only wish there were more food options, especially gluten free.

Emma Campbell

Food was fresh and tasty. However the server had no clue when asked about a gluten free menu items.

Rachelle

Ate here on Mother's Day and they were understaffed, so took a long time to get our food. Was disappointed in my pesto egg white omelette. Ordered it without mushrooms, but got mushrooms. They were out of several things--OJ, crepes, and gluten free batter. The music ranged from heavy metal to oldies. Our server was fine.

Sheila Hastings

I love this place just wish they had more gluten free food

Dave Shepard

They have gluten-free options!

Charity Cruz

If you're looking for some good food you have got to try this place! Upon entering it's very welcoming and the staff is super friendly! My mother is vegan so she has dietary restrictions. She is VERY picky. The staff went above and beyond for her and helped navigate her to the vegan options. She ended up getting an order of waffle fries with a salad loaded with veggies. I tried a waffle fry. They were super crispy and had excellent flavor. That is always my complaint with pizza places, the lack of flavor but this place DELIVERED. I got a 10' thin crust create your own pizza I got pepperoni, jalapeno, and black olives with Alfredo sauce and a side of honey. I also ordered an order of their cheesy cheesy bread. When it came out I knew it was gonna be good because of all the seasoning. It was absolutely deliciously cheesy and seasoned to perfection. The pizza crust was crisp and thin and the pizza itself bursted with flavor. I also ordered one of their stubborn sodas in black cherry and it was so good! I'm not a soda person but it was refreshing and very tasty! I have ZERO complaints. The manager even brought over a side of hot honey for me and checked on their cauliflower crust which IS vegan! So that is a major win for my mom who has already deemed this place her favorite! We will DEFINITELY be back. They have a ton of options pizzas, salads, sandwiches, wings and desserts! Thank you for an absolutely flawless experience! Ps tried the puffs today... absolutely PHENOMENAL! One of the best things I've ever eaten! So crispy and filled with pepperoni and cheese and just seasoned to heaven.... So good! Also tried the vegan pizza with the vegan gluten free cauliflower crust... Very good

Rick Martin

I can’t say enough kind things about the (staff?) that were involved in preparing my pizza! Once they learned that I was allergic to gluten, they knew instantly what they needed to do! They started with fresh gloves, then by covering a pizza tray with parchment paper and a cauliflower pizza crust. Then they told me they pulled fresh toppings from different containers so that there would be no concern of cross-contact. I asked them if they would run my pizza through the oven twice to ensure that I got a crispy crust (always my pizza preference). They assured me they would. My pizza was small but cooked perfectly. My body knows when I’ve consumed gluten rather quickly. I’m pleased to report NO ill effects! As to the atmosphere, bring your kids! They’ll have a blast! 😂 Think miniature Chuck-E-Cheese! I get the impression they do a lot of birthday parties. 🎂🎈🥳 🤷‍♂️

Linda Bates

Pam B

Run down, bathrooms nasty. Service sucked. Food was cold. Hateful and dismissive regarding celiac disease questions. Will not be back. Added 20% on a $50 check.

Kathleen Monroe

AJ Dominick

The service is good! The place is clean. The salsa was bland, I requested hot salsa and I believe the server took a bowl of salsa and added chili sauce to it. I ordered Taquiitos, they were fresh but must have been fried with my husband's flour salad shell because I had celiac tummy issues following this meal. Also, said taco salad was not the dinner portion, it was half the size of the plate like a lunch portion. I don't think we will be returning.

Cora Mae Tennant

Perfect option for ladies to have an excuse to dress up for a lovely date night. the elevated atmosphere is a refreshing addition to cookevilles evening options. The bartendee Trey made us some lovely mocktails both on and off their menu. Even though it is a bar space there were several non-alcoholic options for those partaking in a sober evening. While we didn't eat anything from their menu this evening the food coming from the kitchen to other patrons looked exceptional! I only wish there was a gluten free dessert option because I would have loved to enjoy a tasty sweet treat in the space! I look forward to this being a regular venue for us to frequent!

Wesley Knight

Burl O

arabella espiritu

our meals were great, i love that one of my girls with celiac disease can actually enjoy a gluten free meal somewhere other than home. though, i will say that the cashier was a little rude but maybe she was just having a long or hard day! i’ve been a server for a while, and i completely understand feeling burnt out! she was very nice while serving us, though. one of the workers was had been walking around with music playing out of her phone, which was strange but not a big deal. better than the dead silent dining room. i got up to wash my hands before we left and heard yelling right before i opened the bathroom door, it was two workers arguing. i stood in the doorway for a few minutes listening, went and washed my hands, walked out, and they were still arguing. at this point someone was waiting at the counter to be taken care of. come on guys, take it outside, or atleast go father to the back of the kitchen. i had my 3 young girls with me, there’s no need to be fighting in front of them/loud enough the dining room can hear. it was stressing them out. we are definitely going to come back, we just hope for a better environment next time.

Matthew Holland

Absolutely Fantastic!! New place in town, very modern and urban. A nice change for us Cookevillians! The dining room is open, spacious and modern. Not your typical cozy feel but different. Great selection of food, most are unique and enticing in their own ways. I do wish they offered some local beers though, Jughead or Red Silo would be nice. They do have several from Nashville. Thursday's they have burgers for $7, "Burgsday!" They call it. We went with the burgers for our first time. We also got the Pimento Pulled Pork Flatbread! So good!! Burgers were cooked absolutely perfect, best I've had in a long time. One was medium and the other medium well. Both were exact yet still juicy! Served on a soft brioche bun. Perfection. They do offer a plant based burger as well as gluten free buns if that appeals to you. Service was great, our server could tell we wanted to just talk so he filled out drinks and left us alone. This is definitely a new favorite for us and you must try it soon!!

Shannon Cooper

Like to give a huge shout out to the manager tonight, I explained I have celiac and have to be gluten free , he sit down and went over a few things and made sure precautions were taken, one of the best meals we have had from here in a long time, we will definitely be going back.

Debbie Topel

Delicious barbecue! They even had a gluten free bun (no extra charge)! That made my day.

Anita Jones

Corey King

Jeff Palk

One word. Awesome awesome awesome. Food was great! Had enough gluten free options that made it tough to choose which to eat. We ate outside and it was lovely. Ordered everything from my phone and was quickly delivered. Owner stopped by the table to check on us. Would definitely recommend this place!

molly traut

I have many dietary restrictions. I can’t eat soy, gluten, or dairy. It makes it very hard to eat out with my husband. I have not gotten to enjoy an Italian restaurant in a very long time, but Mauricio’s is now a place we can go! They were amazing. They made me a safe pasta dish. I’m always unsure if they actually made it correctly, but I felt great afterword. They were so nice about it too! So many places make it such an inconvenience that I just avoid eating out. We will definitely be back many times. Also their food tastes amazing, it’s beautiful inside, and everyone is so nice. It’s honestly not very expensive for the quality of the place and food. Definitely recommend!

Kathleen Casey

Bud Port