Top 50 Gluten-Free Bakeries Across North Carolina

Shaun Provost

Delicious gluten free eats and amazing coffee, atmosphere, and workers!

Brielle Harris

I ordered from JP Pastry’s as a gift for my aunt who’s gluten-free, and she absolutely loved every single treat! It can be tough to find gluten-free baked goods that actually taste good, but she couldn’t stop raving about how delicious everything was—especially the cinnamon rolls. The ordering process was super easy and convenient. I also noticed how many people mention the kind, thoughtful service—and I experienced that firsthand. The team really seems to care, and that makes a big difference. Bonus points for being a dog-friendly bakery! I’ll definitely be ordering again—whether for my aunt or myself!

James Mickey

Plant Cakes Bake Shop is a wonderful place for Gluten-free and Vegan treat options. Food is made in-house. Overall a nice little shop and friendly people!

Mary Claire Barnes

Ask for the GF pita bread!

Iris Spik

My husband and I frequent Old Europe for their delicious cakes and coffee, so when it came time to pick a vendor for our wedding desserts, it was an easy choice! Abby helped us choose a variety of small cake flavors, and made sure each one was gluten free (I have celiac disease). She also walked us through customizing a larger cake for the two of us. Everything turned out beautiful, and our guests raved about how pretty and delicious our desserts were. Also of note- our original wedding was the day after Hurricane Helene. Old Europe made it super easy to reschedule for our new date!

Kay Somers

Great gluten free food at a reasonable price!

Mandy Bowers

Ferawyns has an outstanding selection of gluten-free pastries, baked goods, and chocolates—truly some of the best I’ve found. Every item I’ve tried is a winner, and the quality is consistently top-notch. That said, it’s hard to overlook the atmosphere created by the owner. I’ve been a loyal customer for some time now, and unfortunately, I’ve witnessed repeated moments where the staff are spoken to harshly and with open condescension, even in front of customers. The kitchen may not be soundproof, but you wouldn’t know it based on how freely negative comments are made—about both staff and patrons. In one instance, I asked if a particular item was still available because I loved it and hoped to bring some home for my family. The staff member kindly checked, only to be met with a biting, “Of course they are asking that,” from the kitchen. The attitude was unmistakable—and unprovoked, only to be topped off with her coming out of the kitchen to glare at me and then go back. It saddens me to see how the warmth of the front-of-house staff has shifted over time. Once cheerful and engaging, they now seem anxious and on edge. I can’t help but think how much stronger this business could be if the internal environment matched the joy and care poured into the food. I want to keep supporting Ferawyns because the products truly shine. But I’d feel far better doing so if I knew the people behind the counter were being treated with the same respect and dignity their work deserves—and that Joana viewed customers as supporters rather than wallets that shouldn't speak.

N Dunn

Good coffee. Fantastic gluten free goodies. Great service. Prices very fair. Lovely atmosphere.

Riley Downs

Accidentally gave me gluten free bread with my hummus, which was a better gluten free option than most, but still a far cry from the pita pocket I ordered. Chicken shawarma, humus is decent but not stand out, the real pita was pretty good, but apparently a roulette.

Gijs Aarden

Great selection, fresh bread (organic) and friendly staff. There are many gluten free options. It was a little pricey, but you get a nice meal for it!

Lizz Newing

Love the gluten free options! The specialty lattes are on point. Customer service was great and the ambiance was both comfortable and eclectic. The library is a delight. There are places to work, converse, read and listen to music. Highly recommend!

Amy Reeder

10/10 the cookies were so good! Even my non gluten husband and toddlers loved it!

Rocked socks

Bad food for the price. Only really good as a gluten free option, but even then it's still very expensive for what you get. Pancakes suck too.

Kaitlin Kobrenski

Donutz was delish!

Sandie Cecelski

Gluten free by the sea made the most delicious and beautiful birthday cake for my daughter in law who is gluten intolerant. It scored beautifully for her birthday party! Thank you!

L. Bailey Zimmel

We are so thankful for Sunflour Bakery! For the past 4 years, we’ve ordered a gluten free, vegan cake due to wheat and egg allergies for our daughter, and they always turn out so delicious and beautiful. This year was our favorite! Having a local shop able to accommodate this request is SO amazing to us!

Alison Salo

A true bright spot for those with Celiac Disease! Food and experience made our trip.

Braydon Mizlo

The gluten free cupcakes are insane. I bit into it and thought “am I sure this is gluten free” they are that good! The lady at the front was absolutely amazing as well

lauren cowart

I love this place. I'm gluten-free and they have the best options. The quiche was a dream. The little raspberry cookie was bomb. I just love it so much and wish I lived closer so I could go here every day!

Jo S.

When we are in town, this is our required stop for breakfast! I’m partial to the Smoky Mountain Brook - smoked trout spread is yummy on a requested gluten free biscuit. I can’t attest to celiac safety as I’m only gluten sensitive, but it works for me. I like to eat the biscuit open face and save half the biscuit to slather on one or more of their fruit jams. Anything Appalachai is awesome! The Chocolate Chai recipe is truly inspired! There’s outdoor seating, a kid’s korner with toys & books. It can get busy but worth the wait in line.

Amber Easterling

Amazing GF treats. The menu changes daily. They have a separate preparation area and window area for gluten free items.

Greg

Absolutely delicious gluten-free desserts!!!

Joshua V. Barr

I have visited this place a couple of times both by myself and with my non-vegan nieces and nephews and I love it here. A very friendly team who are kind and considerate. My nieces and nephews love the place even though they are super picky and not vegan. My favorite options are the apple fritter, the maple donut, and the donut holes which are gluten free. Just an all around great place, please give them a try!

Daniele Greenawalt

5 stars to this amazing chef making wonderful gluten free and even vegan bakes. Super friendly, super helpful and wants to please. Best of all, she cares and makes her specialties safe for all of us. Give her a call, you won’t regret it and you will be calling her again! Congratulations big red on wonderful bakes!

Abby Antonette

All the food they make is incredible, coffee is delicious, and everything is very well labeled. My one gripe is there’s no gluten free sandwich bread. Which for a place that make gluten free items seems odd. So naturally as someone with celiac disease I can’t eat any of their normal menu items, only the gluten free bakery items (which is a good variety too!). I think the chairs could be a little more cozy. It’s very hard to sit and stay for a bit which I would prefer to do work. Otherwise there’s art everywhere and you can even watch the bakers design their cakes and cupcakes.

Stephanie Purpose Airlines

Review in English + Spanish This bakery was such a gem to find! The inside is super cute, and they offer a nice variety of products—including some vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options. Usually, they have about 1 to 3 flavors available that meet those needs, but they can sell out quickly, so I recommend ordering ahead or stopping by earlier in the day. My favorite is their vegan, gluten-free strawberry cupcake—it tastes like there's real jam mixed into the frosting. You can really taste the strawberry throughout, and it's just the right balance of sweetness. That said, one thing to note: they store the gluten-free cupcakes on the top shelf of the display with non-gluten-free items, which could be an issue for people with celiac disease or serious cross-contamination concerns. Also, there have been a couple of times when the cupcake quality wasn't consistent, which was disappointing—but most of the time, they taste great. The frosting is on the sweeter side and very generously applied. If you're not big on sweet frosting, I actually recommend saving some to spread on other baked goods (I do that!) or sandwiching the cupcake by cutting it in half. I've also had coffee from here, and I've never had a bad reaction to any of their drinks or baked goods. Just a heads-up: there's limited street parking nearby, and it's paid—so plan ahead if you're driving. Overall, a lovely spot worth checking out—with just a few things to keep in mind if you have dietary restrictions. Follow my Google reviews page for more Google Maps Socials: purposeairlines (TT, YT, IG) – Spanish Finding this bakery was a gem! The interior is gorgeous, and they offer a wide variety of products, including vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options. They usually have one to three flavors available that cater to those needs, but they sell out quickly, so I recommend ordering in advance or stopping by early. My favorite is their vegan and gluten-free strawberry cupcake—it tastes like it has real jam mixed into the frosting. You can taste the strawberry flavor throughout the cupcake, and it has the perfect balance of sweetness. That said, one thing to note: they store the gluten-free cupcakes on the top shelf of the display case alongside the gluten-free ones, which could be an issue for people with celiac disease or serious cross-contamination issues. Also, there have been a couple of occasions where the quality of the cupcakes has been inconsistent, which was disappointing, but most of the time, they are delicious. The frosting is quite sweet and applied very well. If you're not a big fan of sweet frosting, I recommend saving some to spread on other cakes (I do!) or cutting the cupcake in half. I've also gotten coffee from here and have never had a negative reaction to any of their drinks or pastries. A warning: street parking nearby is limited and paid, so plan ahead if you're driving. In short, a lovely place worth visiting, with a few things to keep in mind if you have dietary restrictions. Follow my Google Reviews page for more information. Google Maps Social: purposeairlines (TT, YT, IG)

Emily K

If you’re gluten free, you need to try their donuts and pastries. The turn overs are like better toaster strudel, which I’ve missed dearly for 15 years. And the donuts are the best I’ve had. I drive 40 minutes to get here and it’s worth it every time. Check their Facebook page for what donuts they’re making this week and go before they sell out!

Krifka Steffey

Stopped in here hoping to see some gluten free options and was surprised to find not only biscuits, but full brioche loaves! They also had THE only oatmeal cream pie I've had in over 15 years of being gluten free. Amazing!

zuhal acikgoz

The most delicious desserts in the Triangle area. The atmosphere and the service is great too. Halal and gluten free options are plus!

Aleece Hiller

Buttermilk biscuits and linzer tart cookies. Buttermilk biscuits delicious. Linzer tart cookies in the shape of stars (4th of July), red white & blueberry. Blueberry jam/preserves held together 2 cookies. So light and divine. The cookies reminded me a little bit of Italian wedding cookies. Meg’s baking is so good and delicious, and everything she makes is beautiful. Although only 1 person in our family has a gluten sensitivity, nobody feels like they’re giving up anything when I order from Meg. Pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving (2 families ate - huge hit). Strawberry cakes - so gorgeous.

Krystal Barkley

I love Weaver Street market. Their produce is always fresh. I actually found gluten-free bread there that tastes like regular bread. I love that they have options that I can’t find anywhere else.

Lori Adair

Who knew gluten free sweet treats could be so good! Highly recommend! I’ve had the lemon bars, carrot cake, blueberry crumble, crème brûlée bar and several different cookies and ALL were outstanding… moist and just the right amount of sweet!

Ashley Thiesen

Amazing selection of healthy, organic and gluten-free groceries! Love their prepared section, as well as the seafood and meat counter. And all the local options!

Karen Craig

They make the most incredible Gluten Free biscuits here! If you have a gluten sensitivity its hard going into a bakery. The scents and warmness usually mean I can't eat a thing, but YAY! These are absolute heaven.

Dan Jones

Great gluten/dairy free donut!

Shopey Girl

No vegan free No gluten free options even though website still clearly continues to say they do...when asked if this was because they were out for the day or they just don't serve them...was told they have to use separate mixers and they dont currently have one for that and from what I gathered from the convo there isn't one in the foreseeable future...so don't get excited if you are looking for vegan/gluten free.

Priya Vijay

I recently visited the Donut I ❤️ U food truck at Freedom Park during Festival in the Park event on September 22nd 2024, and I was genuinely blown away! As someone who isn’t typically a donut fan, I was amazed by their gluten-free mini donuts. We tried the Strawberries and Cream, Very Berry Delicious, and Chocolate Covered Salty, and each one was incredibly fresh and delicious—way beyond my expectations. Unfortunately, I regret not taking pictures of these cuties because we were too busy munching on the yumminess! The donuts were served hot and had a delightful texture that made them irresistibly good. I truly recommend giving this spot a try; you won’t be disappointed! Plus, the staff were incredibly welcoming and sweet, adding to the overall great experience. Donut I ❤️ U is a must-visit!

Stuti Garg

I had an amazing experience at The Salty Donut! I tried the Vegan PB&J, the gluten-free donut, and the Tiramisu donut—and each one was a standout in its own way. The Vegan PB&J was nostalgic and rich, with the perfect balance of nutty and fruity flavors. The gluten-free option was impressively moist and flavorful—not something you always get with gluten-free treats. And the Tiramisu donut? Pure indulgence, with layers of creamy coffee flavor that truly hit the spot. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, or just a donut lover, there’s something here for everyone. Highly recommend stopping by!

Reham M. Abdel Hady

I was amazed to find all these options of Gluten free sweet and savory 🥰🤗

Gus

Was there yesterday with the family to get gluten free doughnuts and they were awesome. Besides other regular doughnuts we ordered. Thank you for providing gluten free options to the public, my daughter greatly appreciates it. We drive 30 minutes just to get them.

Paulo Cusumano

Excellent Gluten Free options everything is good!

Amber Easterling

This is a GF and Vegan bakery. The cookies are so delicious! Chocolate chip, peanut butter, lemon, snickerdoodle, blueberry sugar…they even have edible cookie dough!!

Hotchkiss Cheryl

Excellent coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Many gluten-free options. Try the triple berry baked oats, warmed. So good! They sell out of their baked goods quickly, often by 10am.

Christine Rotondo

Short Street Cakes provided us with the most delicious gluten-free sheet cake for our wedding. So good, nobody could tell it was gluten-free. The lemon filling was rich. Their communication was excellent!

Donna Pike

My husband and I stopped here for an afternoon coffee break on a long road trip. This little gem looks more like a pizza or ice cream shop with tables and a big screen TV, but we decided the owner realized they were in a great location and made sure just about everyone, coffee lovers included, can stop in and find something they like. The coffee was great and we were very impressed with the huge selection of gluten free vegan bar cookies and cake -- made a local bakery in town and packaged in plastic containers. Don't hesitate to stop in, you won't be disappointed! Unfortunately I didn't take any photos.

Kris R

Love love love. You’ll never know it’s gluten free or dairy free

Chelsea Isaac

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.

Ashley Ward

Tried their gluten free brownie cookies. They are delicious and fudgy!

Kristi Huebner

I called to see if they had Gluten Free cupcakes available. They were sold out so the owner asked when we needed them by. I told him we were headed to a birthday party and we have a celiac daughter. He immediately offered to whip some up and said he would have them ready in an hour, and he did! The cupcakes are so cute and our daughters day is made. We also had a frosted cookie, ice cream and a red velveteen cupcake while visiting. All were delicious! We will definitely be back.

Neelam Khanna

Love their cakes. Mocha cupcakes are my all time favourite. Gluten free options are good too.