Top 34 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Asheville

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.

DK Kirik

I will plan a trip around my ability to get their gluten free pizza. It is the absolute best I've ever had.

Faith Chislock

Our waitress was incredible big shout-out to Sierra she was kind helpful attentive and sweet. The gluten-free buns were very delicious. I don't prefer a sports bar type setting but other than that the Ambiance was great.

Kearston Vanderstyne

We were seated quickly and the food came fast too. Michael was very attentive. Our whole party enjoyed our food and experience. I appreciated the gluten friendly menu and both the gf bourbon street pancakes and gf toast were delicious!

Rhys James

Great cocktails, great gluten free food for coeliacs (highly recommend the Buddha bowl), and so good for veggies and vegans too! Cool atmosphere would hands down recommend.

April Flowers

Delicious!! We got a regular pie and a gluten free pie. Both were so good! We are from NY, and this is the closest pizza we’ve had that taste like New York pizza!!

Michelle Jackson

They told me that they had celiac protocol and the food was delicious, the waitress showed me how they put it in on the receipt to reassure me and many people there I heard were asking about gluten-free as well. They said they have many people with celiac come through to eat there.

Bill L

Excellent place with lots of great options for vegan, gluten-free pastries. Only issue is few parking spots.

Michelle Pierce

While I have been gifted treats from here, this was my first time visiting for myself. We opted for the drive thru window. We had to wait a few minutes for service. There appeared to just be one person helping people inside as well as the drive thru. The wait gave us enough time to figure out what we wanted. There was a handwritten chalkboard with all of the menu items for the day. Unfortunately the regular breakfast cookies, which are our go-to, were sold out. My son did snag the last gluten free breakfast cookie. My daughter opted for a blueberry muffin while I had the pineapple banana bread. Both were good but not quite as good as our usual breakfast cookies. The gluten free breakfast cookie was put in a bag along with the non-gluten free items, which was a little concerning. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to support a small business and look forward to returning again!

esther ortega

The gluten and dairy free food choices are amazing!! My pup loved his Pupalof ☺️ Will be returning for more.

Mallaigh McGinley

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

Lior Seidel

The gluten-free fried chicken sandwich here is the best!

Heidi A

Strolled into other lands through books, decor, music, and beautiful dessert and tea. Live gypsy jazz was playing round the corner as my friend and I enjoyed browsing books for a while. Though she and I already had met for coffee, this atmosphere enticed us to linger. So, we asked the host for seats, and our dining experience was equally incredible! I enjoyed a gluten free, key lime cheesecake, which came ornately decorated in edible pearls and raspberry drizzle. My friend's peanut butter pie was dressed in sprinkles and sparkles, and our tea was beautifully blue in color (naturally from a flower), and was the best mint tea I have had!

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!

How it is Liz

The Lobster Trap is one of the best places for lobster and seafood options in Asheville! Delicious comfort food served in a fun, casual atmosphere. We were thankful to be able to book a late night reservation for a busy Saturday night on OpenTable. The host then gave us the kind courtesy of calling us an hour prior to our reservation, letting us know a table had become available if we wanted to come in early. We ordered the maple bacon scallops, lobster stuffed mushrooms, caesar salad, house salad, and the lobster roll, which we upgraded to the overstuffed option. One point to mention for those on a budget is that the overstuffed option adds around 30 dollars to the original 31 dollar price, making it a 60 dollar hefty sandwich in more ways than one. It's so good, it's worth it! Great drink options, vegetarian options, and gluten-free choices! There is something here for everyone!

Aradhana Dasi Ainsley Bresnahan

I was having a BIG french fry craving but so many places had long waits. I saw that this place had tater tots so I thought, "What hell- I'll give this place a try". OMG! This place has the best tater tots I've ever had in my life!!! I'm so happy that I couldn't get into other places because otherwise, I would have never found this restaurant. Everyone here was so nice and I can't wait to go back! I have a gluten allergy and I'm mostly vegan- this place seems to have quite a few nice options. If you don't feel like eating a meal here, for the love of god, get some of those tater tots!!!

Rhys James

Jessie was an amazing server - really helpful with advising on gluten free options, (I recommend the beef burger which is available as gfree on the day & late night menu). Good vibe, loads of TVs, great food and drink. Thanks Jessie! - from the British guys.

Gregory Anderson

Food is pretty good. Have a few gluten free options. Has excellent cider.

Melinda Smith

We love this place! As locals, it is an establishment we like to visit as often as possible. If you have gluten sensitivities, they’re also great! Nice indoor space plus amazing outdoor seating for beautiful days. Delicious food and always friendly service! A gem not to miss! Thank you Hillman.

Bill Ballantyne

We had a lovely Sunday lunch enjoying the outstanding view. Service was attentive and food was delicious. We had the meatballs appetizer, a couple of salads and some pizzas. My daughter (who has Celiacs) loved her gluten-free pizza. A couple of notes: Google maps will direct you to loading dock on Carter St if use the restaurant's street address. Use "Embassy Suites" as your destination so you get directed to the correct location to drop your car at valet parking, which is the only option if parking at the hotel (it's free for restaurant patrons). The hotel turn-in is at the intersection of Montford & Haywood (with no signage). If you're exiting I-240 at Montford, go straight across Haywood at the traffic light. Also, and quite oddly, the menu does not indicate which items are gluten-free, and there is no separate gluten-free menu. You have to ask your server about any specific items you're interested in.

Laura Zats

Has a gluten free fryer! Wings are incredible!

Michelle Kater

I have always loved Zambra and come here to celebrate special occasions. Last night my husband and I came here to celebrate our 5th year anniversary. It was my husbands first time coming. Our experience here was disappointing from the beginning. We had a reservation and was seated almost 40 minutes later. By the time we got our food it was 9. The food combinations were awful. All the tables around us received bread and we did not. I asked for a gluten free menu which they provided. I ordered yellow tuna crudo and it was so awful. It was drenched in pepper and couldn’t taste fish. I also ordered chicken liver mousse, they said could be made gluten free. All they did was give me the mousse with nothing to put the mousse on! They expected me to eat straight with a spoon. Then we also ordered sautéed mushrooms which came with a very under cooked egg. If was supposed to be that the yolk would just pour out in the food but also lots of raw egg white oozed out with it. My husband ordered a tapa with beef and that was okay. But all and all we spent over $100 on food that was garbage. I’m honestly very disappointed. So much that I’m writing this review. I never write bad reviews. Literally the only good thing that came from last night was our bartender Janae when we were waiting for our table and the drinks. So incredibly disappointed in everything else. Update; the owner reached out to me personally and sincerely apologized for our experience. Validated it and made no excuse. She offered a refund or free meal on then. My husband I will go again in a couple weeks and update this experience and review. Recent update: I went back last night with my husband and my experience was very different. The owner had wanted to make things right and had offered us a refund or a meal on them. I had always loved Zambras so we went back there yesterday for my husband's birthday. We were immediately seated, the service was great, and the food was the best. Im really thankful for a wonderful meal last night with my husband and how serious the owner took my experience and made an intention to keep us customers. We will be back. The swordfish and lamb were our favorite!

Jenna Caristo

The food is absolutely amazing. Best brunch in Asheville, hands down. Every meal I’ve tried is phenomenal. Gluten free options. Vegan options. Local options. All the things. Good coffee. Awesome cocktails.

Noel Harvey

Great environment, great food, great service. Couldn’t ask for more. Gluten free bread was delicious.

Lisa Greer

We were excited for a rooftop bar, but it was just average in excitement. The cocktail was good, but the place was missing something. No music, heaters weren't on to go outside, but it was cold and foggy. Not much for gluten-free needs.

Kelly S

Menu well labeled for gluten-free people. Excellent creative drinks! Great views of Asheville. Would come here again.

Lauren V

Casual dining, friendly service, excellent food. Order at the counter when you walk in, and then your name is called when your food is ready. Indoor seating as well as a fenced outdoor patio. Great bbq, house sauce is flavorful with a little heat, they have a regular list of slides including cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni, baked beans, and collard greens, as well as daily specials. Gluten-free options, and in my experience celiac safe. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable regarding gluten sensitivity and allergies.

Tina Mccray

Really good food and knowledgeable about gluten free

Melanie Stuckrath

A brewery to relax and hang for awhile. Excellent beer and Delicious food options you can order from your seat and walk to pick up or even be delivered. I loved the coffee porter and the Saison. I started with a flight and there wasn’t a beer I didn’t like. Packed house on Tuesday night for Trivia. Gluten free?? Not a problem there is a beer option, seltzer and wine!

Albert Berry

Thomas Clarkson

Service was outstanding, knowledgeable and catered perfectly to a group of 8 with very demanding allergies. Food was outstanding (I had the ribeye) and the prices were more then reasonable. Also had 4 kids with me, they were very accommodating and the kids menu makes ordering easy. Very gluten-free friendly.

Bill L

Very good Thanksgiving dinner. Food was wonderful, very good care for gluten sensitivity & info sharing about ingredients of everything. Drinks were creative & competently prepared.

Johnny Barlow

Some of best gluten-reduced beers available in Asheville!

April Emery

The shrimp tacos are amazing! I had them prepared compliant for a gluten-free diet and did not have problems. The diner vibe doesn’t mesh with Mexican food.