Top 44 Gluten-Free Cafes to Explore in Asheville

itsme again

We were told to visit Old Europe Pastries because they have gluten-free options. Indeed, they do! The carrot cake is outstanding. We also got what I'll call a lemon bundt cake (which I can't remember the exact name, sorry), which was excellent. We'll definitely go back!

Marie Schwirten

Amazing gluten free baked goods, multiple options!

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.

Khary Williams

This place is amazing so many vegan options and everything is Gluten-free!! The atmosphere is one of a kind!!

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.

Heryka Knoespel

We can’t wait to eat here again. Enjoyed breakfast sandwiches, the gluten free pop tart, and oatmeal cream cookie. Delicious!

Dan Jones

Great gluten/dairy free donut!

Olivia H.

Our lunch was delicious! The restaurant and city are recovering from the hurricane, so the menu was limited, but very tasty! We had delicious salad, sweet potato fries, the soup of the day, and a BLT wrap with slaw. The salad and fries were our favorites. Great gluten free options, and a nice cafe location with patio. The staff did a great job despite the challenges they are facing. Thank you Green Sage!!! We appreciate your service and delicious food for those with allergies and dietary restrictions 😊

Jax Hammond

Love love LOVE Gemelli! They have SO MANY gluten free, vegan options!! Even GF chicken parmesan! Are you kidding me!??? Oh and my friend died and went to Canolli heaven! GET THE CANOLLI! This restaurant is hidden away in the West Asheville shopping plaza next to Earthfare (Westgate) so it's not right downtown (although it could hold its own downtown) I highly recommend this chill airy laid back bright and shiny spot! It is the perfect place to bring visiting friends and family for brunch, late lunch whatever. Oh and they have a beautiful full bar!!

Tyler Elstrom

I’ve been coming here for the gluten free donuts for a few years. This morning I ordered a decaf coffee drink to go with them. I didn’t notice on the menu it said 4oz which was the size of a shot glass. That is my fault for not noticing it and it actually made me laugh when it came out. I was going to learn my lesson and drink this tiny drink. However, after trying it the decaf was burnt and gross. Instead of asking her to remake it, I asked for half a cup of steamed milk to combine it with to cancel out the burnt flavor and make it bigger. The barista was rude and told me she’d have to charge me for the milk, which I pushed back on. Eventually she gave me the milk but her anger while making it made me uncomfortable and upset. Most places would offer to make a new drink for you, not fight you over 1/2 cup of steamed milk. Normally, the staff here has been nice so maybe it was an off day but it makes me want to stick to just donuts next time.

Carrie Dunn

Fantastic crepes. Gluten-free crepe was amazing. Fresh and fast!

Michelle Brooks

Such an awesome place for breakfast or lunch! Great food, cute place, and friendly service. They have vegan and gluten free options and are able to answer questions about ingredients. I had the Running Man with gluten free wrap and an iced chai with almond milk - both were super yummy!

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.

Bill L

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

Billie McDowell

Best gluten free pancakes around. The burger is the healthiest burger you'll ever eat in the best way possible. Always love coming here whenever I come to town. The gluten free pastries and desserts are incredible.

Jordyn Gardner

I used to love going to Odd’s Cafe, and would recommend it to my friends all the time, but the last 3 times I’ve been, the espresso had a burnt taste and I had to throw out my drinks because they were undrinkable. The environment there used to be bright and friendly, but there’s now a pretentious air about the place and I don’t feel welcomed when I come in. The gluten free treats are pretty good, so it’s worth it to stop in for a to go snack, just stay away from the coffee and espresso, and choose tea or a smoothie.

Dawn Holland

I bought a gluten free peach pie that was recommended to me by the staff, and it was tasteless and disappointing to serve to my guests.

dot wellington

Really awesome café!! I love their pastries and smoothies. They also have a really nice backyard space with lots of spaced out seating. They have plenty of gluten-free pastries.

Gregory Anderson

Cute chocolate shop. Offer gluten free options. Excellent service and sweets.

Erik Quintanilla

The gluten free cheesecake was amazing. My bf almost regretted getting the tiramisu but it was just as good to him. The drinks are great too, not too sweet but not bland. Staff was friendly and helped with recommendations too. The whole place is calm and lots of art and fixtures to admire. My favorite little cafe to come to when I visit from DC.

Heather Darpino

My hands down FAV place in Asheville for lunch. The Reuben in gluten free bread is FANTASTIC! With gluten restrictions in my diet, I was over the moon to find a place that offered this- only place I have EVER found a gluten free Reuben. The corner beef is lean, juicy, and DELISH! I always ask for extra pickles on the side, and they oblige with no problem. Fast, friendly, and fresh! Lots of great sides too, which change daily. I have never had ANYTHING from there that was bad. And, they are reasonably priced for AVL. They also offer half sandwiches too for a lighter appetite. Do yourself a favor and grab some lunch there next time you're in town!

Darlene Lovely

This is my go-to place in Asheville! Everything is gluten-free, which is amazing. I initially came for the tea, but ended up staying for the delicious food. The atmosphere is incredibly fun, you simply can't visit Asheville without stopping by!

Jenn Douglas

Great coffee, great atmosphere, great people, and a discount for bringing your own coffee cup! PennyCup Coffee R-O-C-K-S. The baristas are AWESOME, the vibes are super chill, and the coffee is top-tier DELICIOUS. Plus, they have fresh, yummy baked goods like bagels, banana bread, and muffins—including gluten-free options. Highly recommend checking them out!

Laurin Hardy

Terrific cowboy cookie and it’s gluten free!

Hannah Williams

I’m a local and Dobra is one of my top 5 places in all of Asheville! You can’t NOT come here when you visit Asheville. I particularly love the East location because of the cosy fireplace and warm light. Some of my personal favorite teas are the ones in my review (Hojicha black sesame latte, Rize Cay Turkish tea) as well as the Moonlight White, and Blue Magic (this is a MUST do — especially in the summer). There are so many great options but I would recommend going with 1 sweet option (front of menu) and 1 resteepable option from the reverse of the menu. All the pastries are gluten free! And are incredible. Can’t recommend Dobra enough.

Jennifer Lane Photography

I absolutely love this drive-through coffee shop! Friendly staff, an assortment of gluten-free/dairy free pastries, delicious house made syrups, and most importantly, amazing coffee! The convenience of drive through is amazing too!

Stella Sach

We walked for a couple of hours in Asheville NC today found this amazing coffee house magical coffee and their vegan gluten free walnut apple carrot cake unbelievable the only place worth walking to great artwork too!

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!

Zoë Glass

Such a fun bakery! Amazing espresso, and their gluten free tea cakes (financiers, I think) were the best gluten free pastries I've ever had at a bakery

Mia Lagares

Had multiple gluten & dairy free muffin options! Excellent service & yummy muffins & coffee! Lots of cute local art stuff for sale too.

Homeschool Cottages

Wow! The friendliest barista in town! Great suggestions and accurate flavor descriptions of menu items. I had the Gluten Free Almond Cake and the drip coffee of the day. They were quite busy but I felt the personal touch. I even found a sticker for my personal water bottle. I’m visiting the area and it was a win / win to support local.

Melanie Baxt

Great, off the beaten trail, relaxing, sit awhile, VIBE! My cappuccino was excellent and so was their gluten free banana bread.

Dina Bobrova

The food was OK and gluten free bread was much-appreciated, but please fix your coffee. The drip coffee is watery and tastes horrible, but also the espresso-based coffees have a weird taste.

beckduff

A major highlight of our long weekend in Asheville. As someone with multiple food allergies (soy, dairy, gluten, among others), I fully expected to sit back during the chocolate tasting without anything to try. I was so wrong! The staff accommodated me beautifully for the tasting and I was even able to pick up a few treats while in store! The tour was amazing and so fun for my kids. They were engaged and fascinated the entire time. Don't miss the factory tour. It's wonderful! Yes, the chocolate is expensive, but once you take the tour, you'll realize why. This is a far cry from Hershey's- you'll never look at chocolate the same! Thanks for being so accommodating and for cultivating such a welcoming atmosphere. We'll be back!

Lauren Sunda

Amazing staff, drinks and super cute T-shirt’s. Gluten free bakery items are absolutely delicious! This is the place to go

Haute Interiors LLC

Was a great spot for a weekend breakfast to-go order. I didn’t see any gluten-free bread options, but I was able to customize a Scrambler Plate to my liking which was appreciated! It came extremely hot & delicious. Next visit, I would choose the exact same breakfast. It’s not very much room up front to wait for the order, but we tried to be out of the way of other dining & standing patrons the best we could.

Shane R

After we toured the Biltmore, my wife and I stopped at the Bake Shop for Kahlúa hot chocolate and cookies. They even had a gluten free butterscotch cookie that she could have. Tasty treats for sure.

Misha

The gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip muffin is INSANELY good and so is the gluten free banana bread. I also LOVED the lavender latte omg I love this place so good and not even expensive!! You can actually TASTE the lavender in the latte!!! HOW?! Idk.. maybe magic 0.0 but either way love this place!!

Mandy Stout

My boyfriend and I visited Asheville for a long weekend and Le Bon Café was on our list of must go places. We ended up going there twice because it was so good! I even bought a bag of coffee beans to bring home. I have a gluten sensitivity and they offer super delicious gluten free pastries too! Definitely recommend this cute little coffee place to anyone and everyone who visits the area!

Lilly

Amazing lattes here. Every drink has been so good. I will say I wish they had more interesting sandwich combos. Like salmon, cream cheese, avocados, leafy greens, etc. Or more sweet options. Lol maybe one day I'll try the king sandwich even though I am slightly puzzled about the ingredients. Service was friendly and quick. Wish there were some chairs at the tables for couples XD. Most importantly tho, the beignets ofc are delicous and I like that they have options for gluten free hash browns if a customer is inclined.

Negina Kolesar

Such a cute place! And the coffee was amazing. I ordered the caramel cookie latte (less sweet) on the barista's recommendation. Also had some gluten free baked options available, but I didn't get any this time.

Cheryl Orengo

I love the veggie burger on a delicious gluten free bun! I also love their raspberry gelato.

Liz Kelley

This has been one of my favorite spots for years. I always go for a brewed coffee and gluten-free baked good, and usually end up buying art from a local vendor. It's a perfectly curated vibe, and I always try to make sure I stop by when passing through from out of town.

Brett Hargis

Sweet little spot. The coffee was delicious! There's gluten free goodies stored separately and oat milk for the coffee, if you have allergen issues. The wonderful human who made our coffee was so nice and the atmosphere was so pleasant!