Top 50 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Enjoy in Raleigh

Dan Sheehan

This is a great spot for food allergies. My wife had a fried chicken sandwich which was gluten free and she was in heaven. I had their signature black bean burger and the jalapeno jam was very tasty.

Kolin McKelvey

Food was good. We got their beignets and some breakfast stacker crepes. My Celiac wife forgot to tell them that she was gluten free so they had to remake the dish for her. They were very nice about it. Only reason for lack of star was server wasn’t very attentive and forgot silverware

Donna Shultz

Such a wonderful eclectic coffee shop with all gluten free treats. I got the lavender cardamon scone that was delicious!! The cinnamon sugar oatmilk latte was yummy, too.

katiew36

Let me just say- a cafe that is SPACIOUS, open EVERY DAY until 8pm, has tons of flavors, is affordable, GREAT service!!!! this was my first time here and i got a cold brew with sugar free chocolate and raspberry it was SO GOOD!! i am gluten free and appreciated the separate case for gf items, but unfortunate it all contains nuts so i wasn’t able to try any of it… however it looks fantastic!!!

Shaun Provost

Their head chef is actually celiac, so very knowledgeable! The food is delicious and the atmosphere here is unmatched. As long as you share your allergies, they are very accommodating and knowledgeable in how to keep you safe!

Sheri Alkire

Service and food were great! My only disappointment is that HQ is changing their menu and taking several items off including one of my favorite gluten free foods…street noodles.

John Yates

I want to start by saying, we really liked the restaurant and food was great! Their gluten free bread was really good also. The reason for the 3 star review though is solely based on our experience with the waitress. When we ordered I ordered their Turkey club, hella good btw, and asked for gluten free bread. I then asked for the french fries. Her body language and attitude immediately changed very aggressively and replied, “I can’t give you that” I asked why, and she said “because they’re fried in the same oil as other things”. I then tried to explain that I have more of a gluten intolerance and would be fine. I live with it and know my body. “She then got even more rude and defensive and said “ Well I will not be responsible if you get sick then” I have never been treated like that over gluten before. I greatly appreciate the concern she was trying to convey however the level of rude and tone of talking to me like a child was extremely off putting and honestly will never go back there because of her. We genuinely really loved the atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant until her. Maybe she was having a bad day but to be nice and friendly and then a complete 180 difference was extremely disappointing.

Sally Nickerson

Great market salad. Fast service. Yes, finally they have gluten-free rolls. I can get my chicken sandwich again.

Dawn Lineman

Love that it’s completely gluten free I have celiac and anxiety when trying new places but my biggest concern was what to eat I chose the khalessi bowl and hot mocha omg soooo gooooo if you like clean juice you will love this my partner had avacado toast and couldn’t tell it was gf wish I lived closer

Tracie Lane

The best grits and eggs I've had in years. I also loved the gluten-free waffle. But what I loved most is the premise behind this place.

Christina Lamia

I’m so happy to have a vegan place so close to home and that they also have gluten free options as well! My personal favorite thing to order is the chorizo tacos, they are so flavorful and delicious. Love this place!

Lauren Strickland

Amazing service with Daniel, he was very attentive, fast, and friendly. Great food as always, cooked well and not a long wait. Great options for gluten free, both mains and sides.

Rachel Whalen

I found my new go-to spot! I'm looking for healthy spots to eat (mainly gluten free and dairy free options). The food at Happy & Hale is not only healthy and meets my dietary needs but it's also SO DELICIOUS! Everyone working at this location is extremely friendly and makes you feel really welcome and at home. I met the owner and he's super friendly as well! Try JP's gluten free desserts - you will not be disappointed!

Robbey Lindstedt

My wife is gluten free and dairy free. This is one of only a few places in Raleigh who has both options and is most importantly...delicious 🤤

Fred Lybrand

Cool interior. Lengthy, exhaustive menu. Gluten free gf menu items are labeled. Staff is very friendly. During our meal, something went wrong - delaying our order. Owner and manager apologized and gave us a dessert. Very thoughtful.

Adrienne Linzer

I wish I could properly articulate how much I LOVE Little Blue Bakehouse. I’ve frequented the Alamo since it opened and have supported this business since they opened as well. Such an incredibly fun and unique idea to basically have a dessert food haul, with several small businesses inside. Not only that but then there’s tons of drinks, and coffee they offer, and don’t even get me started on the monthly drink specials that always blow me away. Just so insanely creative. I have a gluten allergy and I feel very comfortable ordering all the GF options here without concern. Everything is absolutely DELICIOUS. And beautiful! The staff has always been super welcoming and friendly. I will never stop supporting.

Matt Coty

Amazing food! Great Gluten Free options and accommodations! Alexis is the sweetest and super helpful!! I’ve had her twice now and can’t wait to come back again!

Donna Dixon (MeandQt)

Food and staff were excellent! Another place that is gluten free friendly! Loved it will be back again.

Salem Soni

Overall: A This is one of the few places that I’ve had the chance to visit at several locations and the experience has been amazing each time. I’ve come with friends or one on one with my wife, it’s been great each time. Food: A+ The food is excellent for breakfast and brunch. It makes it also a great healthy choice if you want gluten free choices (they can accommodate you). Service: A The service was great and friendly. We didn’t have to wait to be seated. Honestly, that depends on the location and when you decide to arrive. But the hostess was friendly and welcoming with a big smile. The staff at this location seem to be young and energetic. The food didn’t take too long to come out and was very attentive to our needs. Ambiance: A It’s a very casual place. No need to dress up. Lively, but not too noisy. The music is there but not too noticeable. Big windows that let a lot of natural light in. We’ve eaten both outside and inside; you will enjoy it either way. Price: B+ Obviously, perception of price is relative depending on your income. But I’ve been to couple similar style restaurants, and I would say that the price could be perceived as a little high to some for just breakfast. For two, you might pay around $45-60 (tips included). Parking: B At this particular location, parking is somewhat difficult because there aren’t that many parking spots in front of the restaurant. But there’s a big parking lot several feet away, so it’s not too bad. Restroom: N/A Unfortunately, I’ve never been to the restroom each time we’ve visited so I can’t speak on that. The whole place seems to be well cleaned and maintained. Overall score: A Highly recommend this place! 😊 P.S. Our server name was Jacob (with glasses). Very nice guy!

Grace Lee

Ally was the best server ever. She was very attentive and so sweet ! Also loved the gluten friendly menu options :)

Shanah Bell

I met a client here for a morning coffee meeting and it was a great experience. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The entire restaurant is gluten free, which was fantastic to learn. They do have some vegan drink and food options, but not many. Macadamia and Almond milk are the plant milk options. I got a hot Golden Latte and added a shot of espresso. It was delicious! My client got a smoothie bowl, which she loved. Please note that all of the smoothies contain whey protein so they are NOT vegan, but you can ask for the plant protein as a swap instead. Overall, the atmosphere and experience were very enjoyable. The only thing that would make this place better was if they incorporated more inherently vegan/ plant based options in order to cater to a wider variety of people.

Alyssa

I've been here before a year ago or so, the service and atmosphere are wonderful, I really enjoy eating there! I got the smoked salmon frittata and it was delicious! I had to ask for a bit more salad dressing, but our server was very kind and was happy to get me some more. The reason I've given the good a low review isn't because it's bad, but because they've gotten rid of their gluten free/friendly options (still have gf toast though, it was pretty good). I was super excited to go back and even more so when I saw all the delicious Fall options for pancakes, only to find out they no longer had the option to make them gf. I hope to hear they reintroduce that in the future.

Julia Pedroza

Absolutely love this place. Wish we could get here more often (and that they had non gluten-free coffee cake 😂)

Emily Coser

We love First Watch! It's a go-to breakfast place for our family of 3. Good service, delicious food, fun specials. Keto and gluten free options for the days we don't want to go carb heavy. Highly recommend!

Chuck Farruggia

The food and service were AWESOME!!! My wife has a gluten allergy and they were great in helping her pick food she colud eat!!! Thank you so much!!!

Chris Kwon

The empanadas are really great and delicious! They also serves gluten free option

Sarah Coleman

sadly, this location is VERY understaffed! I hope that might be why our burgers were both made wrong (asked for no mayo, got mayo; asked for no cheese on the other burger, got cheese). We have had decent burgers from this location in the past, and I am happy to report they do have a gluten free burger bun, which is fairly tasty and holds together well. Atmosphere is DEAD, very much so. It is hardly busy at peak dinner hours, which is sad really.

Julia

I love Heirloom and their gluten free mochi donuts

Sam Hebda

AMAZING food here!! 10/10 would recommend. The staff is awesome, they have tons of options, and the gluten free buns are DELICIOUS 😋

Divinity

I've ate here a few times in the last 2 weeks (near my work), and I have no complaints so far, the servers are very sweet and attentive, no hostile feelings apart from some glares from the customers(which is the only negative thing if u stand out somehow), other than that, they treat you well, and the food is good, the prices aren't too bad either. They even have a gluten free menu!!

Laura Bernhard

Love this place! The gluten-free wraps are delicious!

Aisha Chavis

Salad bar was cool. I wish the staff knew the difference between vegan and gluten free though.

Brittany Gulledge

This place is a gem!! It’s a casual walk up and order at the counter with nice areas to sit. The service of bringing food was great! The star of the show is the food. W.O.W. This is what the chef would make for her family at home…modern, fresh, real, and insanely delicious Indian food. Don’t expect your typical Indian restaurant. This is so much more. Thanks for an amazing experience! We will be regulars here (only here and Bida Manda I would put on this level). Also, I have celiac disease, and the gluten free options are plentiful and incredible. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, or gluten free, don’t hesitate. Just go!

Kellyann Breest

Nice restaurant with good food. I'm not a bourbon drinker so didn't like any of the drink specials. All the food was very good, and they have a great gluten free selection. Service was great!

Karen Langston

Caribou Coffee offers a cozy and inviting vibe with an eclectic charm. Inside, you'll find a mix of warm wood furnishings, comfortable high-top tables with padded seats, leather chairs, and traditional wooden tables and chairs. If you prefer the outdoors, the spacious patio provides plenty of seating options, and the surrounding trees help muffle the road noise. It's the perfect spot to bask in the morning sun while savoring a delicious cup of coffee. Speaking of coffee, you can count on Caribou Coffee to serve it piping hot and prepared just the way you like it, right from the first attempt. They also offer a variety of beverages, including water. However, if you're gluten free or have celiac dietary restrictions, you will find no options among their enticing baked goods and breakfast offerings. As for staying connected, the WiFi can get a bit congested during peak hours. My T-Mobile hotspot worked like a charm with a solid 5-bar connection. Caribou Coffee's low background music makes it an ideal spot for conducting phone calls, in-person chats, studying, or business meetings. The service is top-notch thanks to the staff at Caribou Coffee are a friendly and attentive bunch, with Suzanne, my personal favorite barista, setting the bar high with her warm and welcoming demeanor, helpfulness, and all-around friendliness. The drive thru is perpetually bustling, but it flows efficiently. All in all, Caribou Coffee is an excellent place to unwind, be productive, contemplate life's mysteries, or strike up conversations with new acquaintances.

Elliot G

I was very pleased with the facility, the staff and the food. You'll be pleasantly surprised too. My wife loved the gluten friendly pancakes!

Mark W

Best gluten free bread in the area we have tried so far! They even had gluten free muffins.

Brian Whitson

Lots of options are reasonable prices and usually a great gluten free option. Staff is very friendly and patience. Food is awesome.

Alexandra Beresnyak

If you are looking for somewhere classy and innovative then look no further! Iris, dear restaurant attached to the North Carolina museum of art, is a beautiful atmosphere with swirling a sculpture on the walls and beautiful natural light. It does not feel overcrowded although there is enough space for a party of 16. All of the servers are very professional and helpful by guiding you on the menu. They have lots of options for people who are on special diet's, like folks who do not eat gluten or R vegan. It's nice to have an option after walking around the grounds or the museum itself to feed yourself or your family. The food is absolutely delicious and obviously crafted by someone with culinary Expertise. There are so many of flavors that go into each dish and they are plated beautiful I like the plates are pieces of art themselves. It is a great place to go for brunch on Saturday and Sunday, but I highly suggest you call and make a reservation or hold a table because it can get very busy. I give this place 5 stars and highly suggest it to anyone who is intrested and a lovely dining experience. The high ceilings really give the place an air of luxury and contribute to the culture that you might find in the Room. The options for drinks are wonderful and your server well pair them with your dish with ease. I enjoy that they have fresh juices and coffee options as well. Everything is so nice looking and a semi formal it is a great place to go on a date as well!

Ieshia Baskett

I need more vegan choices and also where is the fruit choices. Is vegan need that gluten too. Not much to choose from of you ask me.

Breezy S

I had a few early morning appointments across town and needed to grab food in between. Due to my mindful lifestyle and autoimmune issues, I’m very particular about the quality of ingredients, preparation, and nutrients, so I don't eat out often. I ordered the "Triathlete" plate with a side of chicken sausage and gluten-free toast. The first plate came out with old-looking fruit, no tomatoes, no toast, no pico, and no mushrooms—half the ingredients of the dish were missing. Essentially, it was just an egg white omelette with canned green chili and onions, a few grapes, and the chicken sausage I ordered. I had to call the server over, as she hadn’t checked on me. I pointed out the missing items, and she took the dish back to be remade. She mentioned they were out of mushrooms initially but were now cooking more. It seemed like they hoped I wouldn’t notice the missing ingredients. About 10 minutes later, the server returned with the dish, which still lacked pico and had only one piece of diced tomato. They did add more fruit, which was nice. Again, I had to call out to the server, who was hanging out at the hostess stand. I told her I was over the experience and wasn’t going to send the food back again. She brought me a box for my fruit and handed me a gift card as I left. Overall, it was a lackluster experience and a stark reminder of why I’ve been avoiding eating out post-c0vid. The photo is the "remake".

Shaun Provost

The front of house staff were very friendly but unfortunately there were hardly any gluten free options. The fryer (and all apps except one) were cross contaminated, and few entrees were exclusively gluten free even with modifications. Ended up with a burger (which was delicious), but no fries etc.

Nick Leghorn

Delicious food, fantastic cocktails, and a beautiful selection of fresh oysters. Also, very clearly marked gluten free items and gluten options available, perfect for those with gluten allergies. Great place for a date night!

Autumn Paine

Super friendly and great treats - pretty cupcakes, fun cookies, and creative flavors. They don’t make gluten free but carry gluten free desserts made by another vendor. Good coffee, fun wall of ducks.

Kolin McKelvey

We had great experience! We accidentally forgot to say my wife was gluten-free so the meal came with bread on it. Our Server “Nour” immediately said they would remake it and it came back out very quickly. We were very pleased with the service !

Randy Earl

I only recently discovered Cape Fear Seafood, but was very pleased to find they have a Gluten Free menu. It is limited, but the staff have been very knowledgeable and helpful in my case. I've only eaten take-out so far, but look forward to eating in the restaurant sometime to see what other menu items might be modified to accommodate Celiac disease. The food is delicious, a really great find!

Cami Lattner

Good gluten free toast. Coffee was nice and quick. Lots of seating and natural light.

Tracy Willis

I have dined here 4 times. I want to love it so much: The food it good. Although cold savory crepes aren’t my favorite the flavors are good. The service is the absolute worst. Warm water, never refilled unless you can literally run someone down. Our crepe (all 4 times) took over an hour! I kept trying to talk to our waitress but each time she reacted like I was asking her to walk to the moon and back. The last time and yes it will be the last time I go, I brought a friend for her birthday for a gluten free crepe: She has celiacs - which we told our waitress 3 times. She was also extremely annoyed at us for mentioning that 3 times. The dessert crepe came out after a 40 minute wait and it was not gluten free. My friend went to take a bite and noticed it wasn’t buckwheat: we are pretty nice women, but after an hour and 45 minutes at this point, WE were annoyed. We received no apologies, not offer to quickly re make a crepe, nothing. I was so embarrassed I had recommended Press for her celebration. Please work on the service so I can enjoy a crepe in a fun location.

Matt Berno

Sir Walter Coffee is definitely a great place to go no matter your mood. They have a decent-sized beverage menu including everything from spirits to Kombucha and while they don't have the most extensive coffee selection, their coffee is quite good. Also, they have gluten free pastries available and a few food offerings if you're wanting something to nibble on. Give it a try if you're in the area

Greg George

I’ve lived close to this place for almost 10 years. I am sad to say that it took me that long to try Ni Asian. This place is awesome. Their whole menu is great. They also have a good 20 items that are Dairy Free and Gluten Free. Highly recommend!!