Top 38 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Enjoy in Charlottesville

David M

GF waffle was meh. I have celiac so I am judging in comparison to GF foods purely. The cheese had a crust on it like it was American cheese that had been overcooked and the peppers were cooked somehow such that the skin was still super tough but the meat was mush. The service was also quite slow. The savory choice didn't work out. I do not appear to have been glutened however, so a star is earned back for that.

hunter hicks

Great gluten free options.

Jules Shepard

Nearly everything on the menu — including the chips — is gluten-free! Their new printed menu doesn’t show GF menu items though, strangely. The waiters were confused that nothing was labeled and had to go back to consult with the old menu. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

LaCenia Cheek

I was looking for a healthy breakfast after my cycle workout and this was absolute perfection. I had the avocado toast with lox (they even have gluten free options, which I had) with a smoothie. It was delightful and the ambiance is super fresh. Go experience it for yourself :-)

Graham Boreham

I LOVED this place, I could eat gluten free, healthy food and enjoy the venue's lovely ambience. Due to having more free time than I had anticipated I ended up here several times, slowly becoming more familiar with the lovely staff there. I cannot recommend the cauliflower bowl, it is DELICIOUS, yes, really, I had it every time I went, it was filling and healthy, and just tasted so good. I was also able to enjoy a sweet treat with my coffee's too, which was the literal icing on the cake! The prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere was fantastic, I was able to put my laptop on and work away, watching the coming and going of customers whilst enjoying a beverage or two. Genuinely, this was the best place for food in the main street area - bravo.

Rachel Richter

Delicious smoothie bowls with awesome protein options. Definitely going here again. Also so many gluten free options (the entire store might be naturally gluten free). Very creative menu and create-your-own options too. The cold brew bowl was great and I got the cocoa added in plus chocolate maca protein powder 2x (that's 25 grams of plant-based protein)! I added in cacao nibs too. Lovely breakfast and atmosphere!

Alexis Jones

We enjoyed a great meal on the patio. Food is ready super fast and is so fresh and good. Easily customize for food allergies including dairy and gluten free. The brisket is amazing… we’ll be back!

Edwin J. Wyant

Super gluten friendly options!

Tiffany Hernandez

Gluten free buns available for any of the sandwiches!!! This is not on their menu nor did I see it posted "just had to ask". Yum! Fresh home style pulled chicken sandwich the "winner" "winner" absolutely delicious and completely unexpected. After attempting to pick it up and failing miserably I actually ate my sandwich with a knife and fork! The tortilla chips were great - not like your traditional tortilla chips. Nice and clean place with outdoor seating available. Cashier was very friendly and helpful.

Cas Crim

Very tasty. They forgot my sides and had to go back and get them, and one of our fish was overdone, but they took them off the check so that was nice. Everything else was tasty. We recommend the seasonal veg, the mashed potatoes, and the corn chowder. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Very good with gluten and meat free requirements, very accommodating.

beth fallin

Loved the caramel vanilla latte prepared perfectly to my requested customizations! The egg/spinach/cheddar breakfast sandwich was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had especially on the gluten free rosemary English muffin from Orange Dot bakery. Thank you for making me aware of Orange Dot! The mellow mango smoothie was so refreshing and not too sweet! Thank you for great friendly service! I'll be back for sure!

Gabriella Leaming

This was one of the best breakfast experiences I’ve had! The service was fantastic and our waitress was able to easily accommodate my gluten free diet. Our entrees were great, coffee was delicious, and the inn vibes were cozy. Definitely worth a stop!

Maria Arvizu

The gluten free choices were delicious! 😋 great costume service !

Jason Jaworski

We were in Charlottesville for a wedding and were looking for a place for breakfast. We found Moose By The Creek and it was awesome. The staff are amazing, funny, and offered great customer service. The food was great. They also offer Gluten free options. Highly recommend the place.

Kimberly Knauer

Good food, some stuff came out a bit late but they had gluten free bread options so this place is good in my book.

George Wright

My wife and I had an amazing experience and meal here. My wife has celiac disease and normally when we go out to eat the questions we have about gluten free options are usually seen as an inconvenience or burden. Our visit tonight was quite the contrary! Paul went through the menu item by item and did it with an enthusiasm that shows his love for serving others and love for food. The meal was exquisite and next time we are in Charlottesville we will be back. Ask for Paul!!!

Maple Falls

Had a wonderful experience here. HUGE selection of beer from all over the Americas. They even have GLUTEN FREE BEER! The best two brands IMO. Had dinner and many laughs.

Dan Freeland

Overpriced tourist food- only redeeming quality was there were OK Gluten-free options. I could actually order something reasonable.

Christopher DeGennaro

What a fantastic restaurant. And Thomas, the manager, was an unbelievable host. Super accommodating and made sure my wife's gluten allergy could be accommodated.

Rolf Asphaug

The tacos at this place were outstanding. We loved the outdoor patio where our dog could hang out with us. We were really happy that the staff totally understood the need for gluten-free food by customers with celiac disease. Friendly service too.

Destiny Armstrong

This is hands down my top place to stop in town for a quick pastry item and coffee. This bakery has multiple gluten free offerings which are all wonderful and I love how the fruit fillings and toppings change daily. Cou Cou Rachou is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and stays pretty busy on the rest of their opening days. If you get a chance to stop by, check out their cooler which they stock with an assortment of cold drinks, Gluten Free Rice Pudding, and usually a Chocolate Mousse option. This location also does large orders for takeout and you can pre-order cookies, cakes, pastries, and more in larger quantities. Definitely stop by and try a croissant or danish on your next trip to Charlottesville. You will not regret trying this place!

Jess Armstrong

Loved it! I got the burger on gluten free toast and I couldn't be more satisfied! So good!

Sara Macel

Eat here now!! Just find a place to park an and walk on over! Great vegetarian options, even delicious without the bread!! I was a little sad that it is all sandwiches, but the fried green tomato on greens was amazing!! So even if you're GF or reducing gluten, this is the spot. The lovely and attentive waiter informed me that they have a separate fryer for GF! So thoughtful. I'm excited to come back and try more deliciousness. I was sad to see blue grass grill close, but this is actually amazing and I'm glad they're here ♥️

Stacy Roach

What an experience!! The 1st thing we told our waitress was my wife has celiac disease and the Alpha Gal allergy and she had no clue as to what either were. So we explained it to her and ordered from the gluten free options. We ordered the gluten free wings and the waitress asked bone in or out? We replied so are both gluten free to which she replied yes. After eating just a few it was very obvious they were not gluten free. We flagged her down and asked did you be sure to put in the order gluten free wings because she is in terrible pain. Her reply was I think so!! So she goes to the kitchen comes back as says no those are regular not gluten free. She went back to get the manager and it only got worse from there. The manager listened to our side and replied well it has breading so you should have known it would contain gluten!! She was the most uneducated person about allergies to be in a managerial position at a restaurant I've ever come across. Very rude and short with us. We explained that the waitress said yes we have gluten free in both bone in and bone out and she said oh well she is wrong. No care or compassion at all for the pain they put my wife through. It's too late when your ignorance kills someone, please get the training needed to prevent anyone else from experiencing this. We paid our bill and left. I did call corporate to make them aware as well and they were extremely disappointed in how this was handled. They were really upset that no discount was offered and I said we did t expect or want that we just wanted to make them aware of what they caused and how the lack of concern we received from the manager insured we will never return to this restaurant.

Lior Seidel

Organic healthy 100% GF eats and drinks

Burgess

Absolutely love this place for brunch. My one request would be more gluten free options!

K G

Our first visit here! Warm friendly service from host and Denise our server who kept our drinks full! Delicious Greek feta spinach omelette and crispy perfect hashbrowns. Family enjoyed fresh blueberry pancakes. Staff went out of way to check for gluten in ingredient lists which we sincerely appreciated! Biscuits were a little dry and no apple butter but lots of jam choices. Also a bonus was the well equipped individual/ family handicap accessible restroom!! Very hard to find on the road! We were so pleased with everything! Definitely will return! Edited to add: 2nd visit was equally wonderful! Super kind friendly team! Lovely fall decor! Felt at home and welcomed. Great diner!

Emanuel Grant

Just wonderful, kind staff and freaking delicious food!!! 5/5 !!! Thanks for the gluten free options too!!

Burak Ozdaryal

Best dinner ever! I assume we really lucked out with the open mike night but perhaps it's more frequent than I assume it is. But the food was amazing. Both my sons said it was the best sandwiches they ever had. My salmon was amazing. My wife loved her salmon salad. Although I couldn't touch the apple pie (gluten issues) my family just loved it. Service too was great. This 5 star rating is an understatement.

Anne Blair

Great food and Gluten Free options

ari mil

Asked for a grilled chicken sandwich with a gluten free bun and got a breaded sandwich that I can't eat. Had to pay extra too

Fred Lybrand

Delicious hot, sizzling, fresh burgers and breakfast. We ordered sausage and gravy with eggs. Also got a gus burger no bun (gluten free gf) that was perfect. At 830 am on a school day - Monday - place was empty and got super fast service. Friendly as always.

Libby Fadl

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Kardinal Hall and we had a fantastic time! The staff was very easy to work with and were very accommodating for dietary restrictions and last minute guest additions. Chrissy was very responsive and had answers to all of my questions, which made planning the event a breeze. There are many dining options for larger groups, and our food (pork schnitzel, cabbage, roasted potatoes) was delicious! We had gluten-free and vegetarian guests who all raved about their food! The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was very fun and the perfect energy that we wanted for our rehearsal dinner.

jimmy Howerton

This place is a hidden gem, fantastic homemade food for absurdly low prices. The food came out fast and the staff were awesome as well, just an all around great experience. I've been here a few times now and it never disappoints, especially in terms of gluten free options since most items on the menu use corn instead of wheat flour. Try their taquitos or gorditas, then for dessert get some coconut flan. You really can't go wrong here.

Verna Klamerus

Great prices for the freshness and quality of food and drinks. Love Brazos- friendly folks. Great option to have corn tortillas on any taco to stay gluten free.

Megan Kuhl

Kindness Cafe is such a happy, cheerful place to visit. Everyone welcomes you with a smile and makes you feel comfortable, and the drinks and snacks are tasty, too! I particularly enjoyed the iced coffee and frittata the last time I was there. I appreciate that there are gluten free options as well.

Laura Hunter Kirk

A unique and beautiful atmosphere. Yummy food and I appreciated their marking gluten free options on the menu and knowledge of gluten free. I got the pad Thai and it was great! There’s no kids menu but our kids enjoyed chicken fried rice and the all day breakfast!

Angie Hull