Top 43 Gluten-Free American Spots to Discover in Asheville

Brandon Goings

Absolutely the best for those with Celiac disease!!

Ian Greenleaf

Y'all are really blessed to have such great food. I had a biscuit with fried chicken gravy, and it was simply incredible. The best biscuit and gravy I've had in... some years lol. I was also able to pick up a gluten-free/vegan biscuit for my friend, which is just lovely. If I'm ever back in town, I'll be stopping by again :)

Ryan McDonald

I love this place. I've been here a few times and I like it more the more I visit. The food options are numerous for me (Gluten allergy) and I'm all about organic foods. They are also very conscious of allergies and accommodate accordingly. The staff is friendly and playful, too! They clearly care about the principles of this place. And atmosphere is nothing special, but gets the job done. 5 stars for sustainability though, with their steel cutlery and plates. Come check it out! Totally worth it.

R Sebeck

Great spot if you’re gluten free! We ordered take out and when I talked to them on the phone about celiac they were very knowledgeable and accommodating! Lots of options! I had a gluten free grilled chicken sandwich and a house salad. The gf bun was great and the grilled chicken was also very good! My (gluten eating) boyfriend got the cheese steak sandwich and enjoyed it (he’s from Philly)

Allison Battle

They have great gluten free and vegan options. Servers were very helpful when I forgot to order gluten free bun. Deviled eggs were a little spicy, which we enjoyed. Onion rings were yummy. Overall it is a good local burger place.

Tesha Gulati

Great gluten free and vegetarian options

Stephanie DuVall

Our waitress was Kate and she was fantastic! She recommended the fried chicken which we got in two different dishes and it was delicious (and gluten free). The Biscuit French was absolutely amazing - sweet, soft, and topped with homemade whipped cream. Best meal we had in Asheville (actually by a long shot).

Travis

I know it’s a chain, but this place is awesome. Great gluten free options too. Only tip is to not try and show up last minute on the weekend. Use the wait list online.

Amber Easterling

Had a wonderful brunch at Chestnut! The pimento cheese tater tots were amazing! I can’t wait to go back for dinner and try the fried green tomatoes! All gluten-free items are noted on the menu. The servers are very helpful if you have any questions!

Dan Jones

Great gluten/dairy free donut!

Pamela Hamilton

Food and service are fantastic. They also have gluten-free spaghetti made with, I believe, rice rotini pasta. Other gluten-free foods as well. I'll go back soon. Highly recommend.

Amber Easterling

This is my favorite restaurant at Biltmore Estate for lunch or dinner. The pork burger is amazing and the Shepard’s pie is so delicious! GF items are marked but they can modify other dishes. The GF buns are homemade and are so delicious! The fries are in a dedicated fryer at this restaurant.

Connor Butterfield

The best burger place! Great grass fed beef and good gluten free buns

MaryAnn Barnes

This is a great place!! We enjoyed our delicious burgers & fries at the huge outdoor seating area with our 2 dogs. Their gluten free bun was pretty good too. We then shared a piece of their gluten free carrot cake and OMG!!! We'll definitely be back!

Robin Rose Alexander Hyatt

Best salmon I've eaten in a decade! How do you do what you do? I'm a 35+ year local, and from day one onward, the food is always excellent! I was so delighted by the many gluten free entree options, and the best treat was the *gluten-free* fried green tomatoes (which my husband and cousin always order everywhere we go, but I am unable to enjoy, myself) I had 2 all for myself since I never get to have any, and everyone agreed the were the best they'd had, anywhere! YUM!

Ashly Ulrich

Excellent! This was my first visit to Tupelo Honey, but so many people have told me how delicious their food is - and boy were they right! They have a great selection of menu items with plenty of choices for people who are gluten free. They also have delicious mocktails and a substantial bar menu. We went for brunch on New Year's Day, so it was probably more busy than it would typically be - but we only had to wait a short time before getting a table and enjoying our brunch.

Cassidy Morse

The service was great, everyone was so kind! The food was also DELICIOUS! This is the best place I’ve eaten at since coming to the Asheville area; so good I don’t want to go to a different spot and I want to come back here instead! There are many options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and meat lovers! Everything is local and the mission behind this place is wonderful. I got the Tempe sandwich and fries and it was SOOOO good and SO flavorful! The kale salad with the dressing (super good dressing) and scramble were also delicious! Great price too.

Kyle Maiorana, RD LDN, IFNCP

We went here for my moms 70th birthday and holy smokes did it exceed all of my expectations. The service was incredible, attentive and sincere. Our server did an amazing job of staying on top of all our needs while also giving us space to enjoy and never making us feel rushed. We took almost all of his recommendations for food, from apps to mains and dessert and each one was spot on and delicious. I so appreciated that management came to our table to check in and how special they all made my mom feel. The food was out of control good with so many gluten free options for me that everyone enjoyed sharing. The vibe and atmosphere were perfect for a nice dinner, celebration or some romance. I can't believe I waited this long to go here even though it's in my neighborhood. I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my mom. I'm a customer for life now and I can't wait to go back.

Gregory Anderson

Excellent BBQ. Has gluten free options available.

Laura Wilson

Popped in for lunch with our family of 9 on our “wander Asheville” day of vacation. We quickly became big fans of this downtown spot. Megan, our server, was so kind and attentive - and made great recommendations! The smash burgers were a hit, as was the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and the chicken bacon one whose name now evades me. The twisted fries were also yummy (not gluten free tho 😞). I bet the outdoor vibe is awesome in spring and summer, but we opted for indoor seating since it was cold! Lots of cool art inside, too!

Mallaigh McGinley

Fabulous meal, excellent service, innovative food and cocktail menu, and a fun environment. Lots of vegetarian and gluten friendly options. Highly recommend!

Carol

They have a separate gluten free menu and the food was super yummy!

Negina Kolesar

Love the tots and burgers with a gluten free bun! Super friendly staff.

Brandy Hale

Best place i ate in Asheville. Best prices & value. Several gluten free options.

Ronald P. George Jr.

The Appalachian Egg Scramble at Village Social is a hearty and flavorful gluten-free breakfast option. For $17, you can enjoy a satisfying combination of creamy grits, savory andouille sausage, sweet onions, and sharp cheddar cheese. It's a great way to start your day at Biltmore!

Greg R

Really fresh tasting. I am a celiac vegetarian and found a number of options available. The green tomato gazpacho was really good and the goat cheese corn pie was also fresh and great tasting. Would definitely recommend this is you have either gluten free or vegetarian needs. The meat eater with us had the slow cooked brisket and said it was the bomb.

Molly Milroy

The Big Bowl of Greens was AMAZING. Tangy, crunchy, delish. Warm Winter Carrots were spicy and soooo good. Catered well to gluten-free. Great service. Loved it all.

Peggy Arney

They have a good gluten free menu, the staff are always friendly and it is a welcoming atmosphere. It feels so relaxing and comforting going here.

Parsons Family

Daughter has celiac so always a struggle when traveling to find good food options. This is one you won’t be disappointed with. Food was good, service was good and they took caution with gluten allergy. Highly recommended!

Dan Hooker

Had the Harvest bowl with chicken and enjoyed it. It actually filled me up. One of my daughters had the honey Sriracha Burger thought it was a little spicy as a 13 year old I took a bite and I thought it was great. Wife had grilled chicken sandwich thought it was good. Another had the avocado sandwich but said it needed some protein in it. They did offer gluten-free bread for sandwiches!

Brenda Bruce-Austin

Now keep in mind, I'm gluten/wheat intolerant, so, I couldn't eat the famous fried chicken sandwich,. I got the grilled chicken breast tenders with sweet honey BBQ , salad and mashed potatoes (no gravy!!) Nice portions, nice heat with the sauce on the chicken, and I didn't get sick!! Everyone else liked their sandwiches and was quite satisfied with the heat. I'm giving a 4 star only because we were about the 3rd group in line, there were 6 of us including our grandkids ages 10 months and 3. My daughter and I went ahead and got a table and a high chair at the only 6 person table closest to us. Kids and diaper bags get heavy!!! The other party in front of us had already got a table as well. That left only one group that was ordering to get a table. The manager or whomever she was, came over and told us we couldn't sit yet because we hadn't ordered. I totally get why, but, we were the only group with 6 people and there were a few other tables with 4 chairs. I was just a little put out with that. She didn't make the other person that was holding a table move. She asked him, he clearly lied.... so, long story short, food is great, but, apparently not very family friendly. After, the party that was ordering sit down, she did come over and tell us we could go ahead and sit. Why thank you. With tip and food, we paid over $70. Not sure if we will go back with the kiddos.

Tracie documenting life

The food is buffet at dinner. They had the gluten free food labeled and had several options. Beautiful views of the sunset.

Laurel Nathan

Had dinner on a Thurs night, made a reservation for 6 and a 7th came a little later. The host staff was friendly and personable, our table was set and ready right on time. Our server, I believe his name was Jamie or Jesse, was absolutely brilliant. Great balance of professional and personable, checked up on us just enough and not too much. Awesome server!! The drinks we had were great- The non-alcoholic drink with pineapple and grapefruit was excellent, and the DFOF (old fashioned) was top notch. The food was all pretty tasty, the burger was great. The Orreciette pasta dish was good, but incredible, could have used less pasta and a bit more of the sausage and veggies. I like that they source local ingredients my brother is gluten free and he had a number of dishes to choose from- he got the trout with beets and horseradish sause- I tried it, and it was very good! Would come back.

Kristen Johnson

We stopped here for lunch on our way to South Carolina. Our waitress was wonderful, the food was good, and the waitress was able to answer my questions about gluten free items.

Cas Cusic

The food was incredible. I had a steak with the most amazing homemade steak sauce. I even bought a bottle of it. I could drink the stuff. I dine out in Asheville a ton and rarely does a meal feel as mind-blowing as this one was. Even the kale salad had a flavor profile that I loved. And I'm not a huge fan of kale. Sat at the bar and the service was stellar. Modifications were made for me...gluten and dairy free... without an issue. I appreciate feeling like I can eat amazing food even with a more strict diet. Thank you! We will be back often!

Elizabeth R

Good food, gluten-free options and AWARENESS ! ! Clean and enjoyable atmosphere.

Margaret Stefanick

Gluten-free friendly vegetarian friendly. Welcoming staff, very pleasant. Very helpful. I had the Texas stuffed baked potato and it was delicious. They have nice choices for sauce, I really enjoyed the Pisgah BBQ sauce. I would eat here again!

Leticia Chaparro

Beautiful location with a cute country store in front. Had the lemon pepper salmon and it was pretty good. Also, the had the collards and cabbage which were both good. They had a sweetness to them. The service was great just took a little longer to get the bill but not outrageously long. They don't have gluten free bread but there are options to still have a good meal. All in all... I will come back.

Abby Carlson

My husband came here for lunch and it was a great meal! Friendly, efficient service in a warm and wholesome atmosphere. I have Celiac’s Disease so I must eat gluten-free and I had multiple delicious options to choose from. The peach tea was great, too!

KAren Collier

Best dining experience of our whole week long trip! Arrived early, and were greeted by owner. She made several trips to our table to make sure we were happy. When we told her on the phone that we eat gluten free she had taken the time to mark the menu indicating what we could and could not have. We had the steak, and it was the best steak we have ever had. I have ordered steak in many restaurants, but none have been as perfect as this one. From the outside you would not expect to receive such a delicious gourmet meal! Just sorry we live so far away, or this would be our go to restaurant.

Shaelyn Butdorf

First of all do not sit at the bar. It will make you not want to eat your food. Everyone was nice to us but service was not it. Took someone 15 minutes to even ask us for a drink much less give us water. The kitchen is so unsanitary and if you’re vegan or gf (celiac) not friendly at all. They never clean the grills or have a separate spot on the flat top for vegan/gf food. Not one of the cooks used gloves and the food legit had no flavor. If you like greasy unflavored food this is the spot for you. I work at a brunch spot in west Asheville as well and I was appalled by the service mostly I had to ask for silverware/straws/sugar/syrup/cream you name it. I eventually just went to the server station and got it myself after having no help. Also do not drink the iced coffee it gave me a serious stomach ache and was in the bathroom for hours after we ate. Also nothing at the bar was dated or labeled like it should be so pretty sure the iced coffee was days old (it tasted like it was old) never coming back here again. Seriously needs a staff meeting cuz this place is just GROSS

Lisa Glines

Fantastic gluten-free dairy-free gooey vegan cheesy egg, potato cake and sausage sandwich! Hard to find allergen free food this good! Intolerant but not celiac. Friendly, fast service.

Gretchen Strasser

We had a great experience. The beer was good. The chicken wings were amazing! We had the bratwurst, chicken fingers,and the buns of anarchy on a gluten free bun.