Top 35 Gluten-Free Places Across Charlotte for Late-Night Cravings

Laney S

This place is awesome! the gluten free bolognese is incredible and they made a dairy free substitution for my allergies!!

April Cherveny

I have had Celiac disease for 20 years, since before I could drink alcohol. I thought I hated beer BUT THEN I HAD ARMORED COW GLUTEN FREE BEER! My favorite so far is Hell Yeah but Miss Rosie is good too. I can’t wait to try all they offer gluten free. Thanks for making beer I can drink and enjoy!

Sarah Edwards

A true Charlotte institution. It never gets old and the atmosphere is dreamy. The burgers are elevated. There are lots of fresh foods to choose from and they also have a variety of vegan and gluten free options. Maybe the best restaurant in Charlotte!

Jared Hiltzik

The Gluten Free pizza is phenomenal. Probably top 3 in Charlotte, if not, number 1. With that being said, the service was very bad. We arrived at 5:15 and the hostess was very nice and seated us and made room for our baby. About a minute later, our server, Anthony came to the table. He asked if we wanted anything to drink and we just said water and he said he would come back. Well 25 minutes later my wife had to get up to find him so that we could order. Once we placed the order it took another 30 for the food to come out. We chose to eat before 5:30 since we were out with a baby and it was empty at that time. We never got an apology or anything. You can’t deny how great the pizza is, but the service was terrible this time.

Bethany Bishop

Celiac friendly. The staff was knowledgeable about cross contamination and were able to highlight everything on the menu that I could eat. Delicious food and good atmosphere.

Melissa Horn

Very cute place, and wonderful food. They have gluten free noodles which made my night!

Erica Russell

It was a great experience and I definitely would love to go back. There were plenty of gluten free options which is definitely a bonus!

Jimmy

I would stay away from this location at all costs. Stopped in to grab dinner after a panthers game 11/24/24, obviously knew it was going to be busy and expected a long wait. The host/hostess said we were looking at an hour which again was no biggie considering there was a line out the door when we arrived. So strike number one, we are a family of 4, another family of 4 behind us in line proceeded to tip the hostess to get seated in front of everyone and sure enough they did. The host/hostess also proceeded to seat some their “friends” before everyone else too. To each their own, but shame on the hostess for taking the money and I hope management sees this and takes proper disciplinary action. Now after about a 45 minute wait we were seated, not quite the hour that we were expecting so could easily look past the bribing of from the people that got seated before us. Our waiter took our drink order brought the drinks back in a timely fashion and then took our order. We ordered 2 gluten free pizzas as one of our kids has celiac and the other was for someone who just doesn’t like to eat gluten, we also ordered a regular crust medium pepperoni pizza. After a few minutes of discussing the servers allergy in comparison to our sons allergy the server then proceeded to put our order in. Now here is strike 2, a while has passed by and our server comes by and says I think your order should be coming up shortly. Again not a big deal as I know they were busy, hence the hour wait to sit down, so no biggie. Then about 45 after we sat down the server comes to us and starts apologizing repeatedly that he has no idea why our food hasn’t come out yet. Mind you the entire time we as a family have been very understanding of the situation and not really sure why the server is apologizing so much, it’s busy we understand. After about an hour after sitting down our food comes out but there’s a problem, one of the gluten free pizzas was entered incorrectly as just an “allergy” so was prepared as dairy free. The other pizzas were prepared as they should be, but unfortunately the persons pizza that was incorrect was the one who has celiac. So the manager said they will put an urgent refire for the gluten free pizza, oh and this is just a gluten free “cheese” pizza. That ended up taking about another 30 minutes. Again, people make mistakes, it’s busy, shit happens, but we have now been at this establishment for well over 2 hours pushing into 3. Now here is strike 3, I’m not one who looks at getting anything for free, but when you’ve been at an establishment for almost 3 hours, been jumped in front of in line by money and friendship, and you finally get your order and the one person who needs it to be correct is wrong some sort of compensation should have been offered, but all we got were a lot of apologies. We paid our bill and I still tipped normal 20% as I know it was busy and not all faults fall on a server, but I people read this and take this into consideration when making a choice to eat at this locations.

Amy J

Edit: I've never been there before. I'm from out of town. I didn't know where to stand or where to order. The two ladies working around 11: oo (?) Sat were so friendly and helpful to me. They acted like I was a local and that I wasn't confused at all, lol. The half Pizza they suggested was perfect. Also, they asked me if my gluten order was because of an allergy or preference. No one's ever asked me that before. I am impressed.

Chris Chbt

Really nice place to get breakfast if you are staying at the hotel next door. Really friendly service, always helpful and the food is really tasty. Gluten-free bread is also available for some of the dishes.

l8dy frizz

The lady who took my order was very helpful, kind, and efficient. However, when I got the pizza home I realized that the dough on the gluten free crust was raw! I have been gluten free for a long time, so I do know there will be a difference in the texture, but this was like a sticky paste, just like gluten free dough before it has been cooked. The pizza is also expensive. 3 pizzas cost me $60.

Amber Easterling

Had a delicious burger and slaw for lunch. They offer gluten free buns. They do not have a dedicated fryer, so no fried foods are safe. Gluten free sushi is marked on the menu or you can crate your own.

A Colaco

Staple restaurant in the SouthPark area. Always appreciate the kindness of the team throughout the dining experience. They are knowledgeable about the menu and helpful when advising about the gluten-free options. There are plenty of options — but it is best to ask for guidance/confirmation. We tried the watermelon and tomato salad this visit and it was GREAT! We also enjoyed the meat and cheese tray!

Nat Becker

Legion Brewing South Park location has a whole gluten free menu. The southwest salad and bbq sandwich are my favorites for lunch + dinner. They make an amazing monte cristo & always have a lot of local ingredients. We bring all guests who come in town here because of the variety of options and knowledgeable staff.

Jamie O'neal

My biggest complaint is that I ordered gluten free for my wife, who has an extreme sensitivity. We were not given gluten free food. This is a problem that should not exist.

J Miller

I have Celiac disease and Cancer today was a very busy day for me I had a taste for Singapore Mei Fun. The Manager came to me and noticed that I said no heat, no curry no sauce. She suggested to try one of the three sauces she put in my bag. The I used th sauce they use in Lo Mein. It was very tasty, packed with chicken etc the chicken egg roll was cooked to perfection. I am giving a 10 on a scale of five. Job well done I absolutely suggest this restaurant to anyone visiting this weekend. I got the order to go but I am enjoying it as I post this review. Should have taken a photo but it was so good I forgot to lol

Dawn Lineman

Such a beautiful place our server took my gluten free order pizza was great it was a snow day at lunch time so quiet Perfect lunch date

R L.

What a cool spot! The sandwich was perfectly made, loved the flavor and crunch combination and I couldn't tell it was gluten free, best bun I've had in a while! The place is a bit loud but the design is amazing and so unique 😍

Kelly Conley

I was told that a bread was gluten free that they used on a burger, that it was from a bakery in town. I looked up the bakery and found that they are not really gluten free. Then when I asked further, found out it's sourdough with gluten free starter (I had already had the sandwich with what I thought was gluten free bread). I was told by the manager that if I have celiac I shouldn't eat it but if I'm sensitive to gluten it's ok. That doesn't make sense if indeed there is white flour in the bread. I am sensitive to gluten and have to go to the emergency room if I eat gluten. If the item is not gluten free, please don't tell people it's gluten free. By definition gluten free is wheat (including all purpose), rye and barley. They could not tell me what the ingredients are in the bread. Please see the following I got off the internet about "gluten starter": "While the natural bacteria may make it easier to digest, it doesn't render it gluten-free. If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, be sure that you use gluten-free flour for the starter and gluten-free ingredients for all of the baked goods you plan to use your gluten-free sourdough starter in." I took an gluten free enzyme pill when I got home. Hope it works. It didn't work. I am sensitive to gluten and got very sick. Had to be in the emergency room. BEWARE GLUTEN SENSITIVE OR CELIAC, THEY ARE CLAIMING A BREAD IS GLUTEN FREE AND IT IS NOT. THE MANAGER WOULDN"T EVEN LISTEN TO ME

bela c

this place is AMAZING!! their gluten free options are extensive, and the gluten free bun is so soft and delicious. the parmesan truffle fries are to die for, and the milkshakes are out of this world. best burger i’ve had in a very long time. salads are huge and so yummy. service was great, aaliyah did amazing! 10/10 recommend!

Rebecca Noyes

Gluten/Dairy allergies; server was well informed of the allergies and didn't give me that eye roll that those of us with food restrictions know.

Dennis Lorich

Very good food, with Gluten Free Options.

Tara Beck

I have been oyster bar hopping this year and this is becoming my go to spot. I tend to try all the local (NC/VA) oysters and then get more of my favorites. But Mike, the manager recommended Rocky Rhodes after hearing my favorite oysters are meaty and briny and if that sounds like your oysters please try them. They are a new favorite. The non-celiac member of the party wanted me to shout out the shrimp po' boy as well. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive despite the busy Saturday atmosphere. I can't wait to go to the oyster happy hour next! Final note: I am very sensitive to sound and crowded restaurants are a big offender for this. I've only ever sat at the bar here, it's been close, but I've not had to use my earbuds yet. Mileage may vary, but its acoustics definitely make it quieter than a lot of other places I've been downtown on a Saturday.

Stephanie Simon

Girls weekend fun and everyone working was very accommodating for our rambunctious group! Happy to come back, no matter the size of party Everything I ate was wonderful, pretty sure everyone in the party was happy with their food as well Berry Sangria was yummy Zucchini Fritte was perfect especially the dipping sauce - even picky eaters tried this for the first time and liked it =) I tried the spinach artichoke dip, amazing! Tried it on my Zucchini Fritte ...wow, definitely suggest trying those two together Tried the calamari with marinara, don't forget to squeeze the lemon juice on the calamari....brings up the flavor a notch =) My entree was the Chicken Picatta with Gluten-free Penne pasta in place of the spaghetti it comes with. So much flavor, chicken was tender and could cut with my fork, pasta was cooked perfect- especially for Gluten-free pasta 👍🏼👏🏼 I tried a bite off my friend's Chicken Parmigiano- amazing! They also graciously give a military discount, which I always appreciate. We were also there after closing time and they weren't trying to push us out the door =)

Dawn Hand

Amazing service. Get to that in a moment. Had dinner with 14 colleagues. We ordered several apps and soups. All delicious. Our dishes arranged from vegetarian to gluten-free to pad Thai to shrimp, chicken and beef. I originally ordered the firecracker shrimp. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. The dish came out lukewarm, shrimp a bit tough and it lacked flavor. Our server, Upon sharing with our server, Trinity, she immediately removed the dish. I replaced it with spicy chicken. It was hot and packed with flavor. Trinity offered exceptional service, taking care of our group. We never had to ask for refills. She was engaging and we enjoyed her wonderful personality. Well done, Trinity!

Lucinda McKinney

Fantastic service. Gluten free option. Bruxx club pizza was so good!! Would recommend especially with old options.

Ritz L

Looking for a specialty burger and pub restaurant with indoor outdoor seating and great service in an exclusive area in Ballantyne? Boom. Recommend the signature items but you can build your own too! From pancake covered bacon to gluten free or meat optional items, get the Angus beef or Buffalo burgers for outstanding deliciousness. The banana pudding is Devine, the fried pickles are full slices with perfect breading and the sliders are yummilicious. Expect great service and to wait for a table since its always busy.

Chloé

#CeliacReviews: What a blessing when celiacs can eat like pigs, just like non-celiacs. I called ahead and the patient, friendly staff connected me to the sous chef, who explained the options with lowest risk of gluten cross-contamination (flat-top is used for gluten-containing items too). I had the mixed brisket 😋 with one of their GF sauces. 📌 Not a gluten-free facility, but there is a “gluten-friendly” menu (their transparency is honestly refreshing). ✅ Staff are knowledgeable and accommodating. ⭐️ Amazing service- they want you to have a great time. The cocktails are awesome too.

Meredith Abramson

Enjoyed our first meal at Ever Andalo last night. They have a very accommodating approach to those of us with a gluten allergy and were able to adapt most of the menu to my diet. Waitstaff were attentive and kind. Room was bustling and energy was warm.

Liz F

Lots of gluten free rolls x tamari. Nice high end sushi with an interesting menu. Our server was also wonderful 💌💌

C S

Loved 800 degrees. The Gluten Free (Cauliflower) pizza was AMAZING.... Ms.Lynda was the nicest server and when we come back we will see if she is working 🙂. *Will definitely visit again

Connor Dodd

Food is always great, awesome gluten free options. But man, do not come here if you’re on any sort of schedule. Been trying to leave for the last 30 minutes…. No dice.

Salty Alienz

I’m ecstatic to have found this place! I have celiac disease and it is incredibly hard to find anywhere to eat out when I don’t bring a lunch to work. The menu here has an impressively large variety of gluten free items to choose from as well as gluten free beers & ciders. Eating gluten free meals means food that is usually mediocre at best. Not here. I got the meatloaf, broccoli casserole and a loaded baked potato; it was all wildly delicious. Meatloaf was savory, juicy, perfectly crispy on the edges and by far the best meatloaf I’ve ever eaten. The broccoli casserole tasted like it came straight out of my grandmothers kitchen and topped with lovely little gluten free crispy onions. Even the baked potato was on point with its perfectly thick, crispy bacon. Staff was very friendly with quick service and were more than happy to make accommodations to food requests. I can’t wait to come back!

Mike Reid

Our server was great, the food was great and it is friendly to gluten free diners

Jessi Huck

We decided to try Fuel when our usual pizza spot was closed. I have celiacs and they were extremely knowledgeable and warned me about the risk of contamination being high due to both ovens being in use and wanted to make sure I was aware and okay with the risk or if I wanted to change my order. The food was absolutely amazing. The gluten free crust had the perfect crisp, my boyfriends calzone was one of the best he’s had and my kids ate all 6 garlic knots and an entire pizza. We will definitely be coming back here again.

Robin B

The service here was the absolute worst. We ordered chips and queso and it went to the wrong table and when we asked they said it was coming. We literally never got them in spite of asking another time. Then we got a taco with a flour tortilla in spite of telling them it was needed to be gluten free and specifying only corn tortillas. It was sent back and then 10 min later it came back with 2 flour tortillas. My poor daughter had no meal since they couldn’t get it right. I never got my tea drink as well. We’ve never had such slow and poor service. We asked for the manager and she never came over to see us. The waiter apologized and said the food items were taken off the bill to which we said that’s good since they either never came to the table or were inedible. Will never go here again!!!

A Colaco

A much heralded Charlotte restaurant, not sure why it took me so long to visit — truthfully, I think I was jaded as diners would typically share “must try” dishes that seemed to be delicious but not gluten-free friendly. Well, this meal was a reminder that I should reach out to a restaurant instead of only reviewing a menu. We were impressed by the team’s awareness of the dishes — and what was (or was not) gluten-free safe. It was quite easy to order an entire meal without much change. Dessert was the least interesting for me — an adaptation to the banana pudding was offered, but dinner was so satisfying that this was not a needed cap to the night. We started with the chips and onion dip — though the chips were very over salted —this is a must try dish for sure! We also ordered the summer salad which was a collection of endive, apples, radishes — this was fine, but nothing worth a review/recommendation. The table also ordered the bread with beet butter — not gluten-free, but the table said it was delicious. For dinner we shared many plates: roasted chicken, wagyu pot roast, mushrooms risotto, roasted broccoli, and roasted carrots. Everything was delicious—a great combination of robust flavors and fresh ingredients. It is worth the note that this is not a reasonably priced meal — taking out the bottle of wine, this meal was easily $50-$75 a person across the split plates — but the dishes were decent sizes, the composition was memorable, and overall this is a meal that felt worth the price.

Mazharul Haque

The food was simply amazing. They also have gluten-free options. Price was reasonable and they serve in great portion enough to pack the rest home!

Zelda

If yall have not tried their Sicilian or the new personal pan pizzas, THEN WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! God, they're amazing. Easily best pizza I've had in a while. I hope it's here to stay cause that's my new go to now! It's crunchy, yet soft. It's thicccc but it's airy. Naaaaah, they got this perfected. I highly recommend the Sweet Heat, it's got all the best things. Meat, pineapple, HOT HONEY! I also suggest adding bacon, but that's just me being fat. I crushed the whole pie and I can't wait to try it again with some different toppings! I've tried their parm sandwiches in the past and they are delish! A friend got some gluten free pasta and he also loved that as well. But seriously though, pls make those personal pan pizzas permanent! I need those in my life!

Dawn Turner

Our servers were great about checking for food allergies, and they even had a gluten-free menu for people who need to avoid gluten. They had a decent selection of items, but not a large menu. The food came out in good time. It was well prepared and had good flavor. The servers kept the drinks filled and were attentive to our party of about 20.

Chloe Young

So yummy! Love the gluten free and dairy options. Wasn’t expecting it to be AMAZING but it definitely was. 10/10 will be back.

Michelle Pierce

This was not my first time eating here. And I can honestly say that the experience is consistent every... single...time. We arrived early on a Friday evening and were promptly seated. In fact, it took way longer for us to find parking than it did to get a table. Our waitress was patient and attentive throughout our visit. She was also knowledgeable about the menu as well as dietary restrictions (gluten-free). We took her suggestion about mixing and matching to try different tacos. Our food came out very quickly. All of our orders were prepared exactly as requested. The portions are generous and the food was flavorful. Just a few warnings: the complimentary salsa is a bit on the spicy side. The Honey Wasabi Sauce on the Tavarua tacos was a little heavy but I survived. If I had to take off for anything, it would be the ambiance. It's pretty dark which made it difficult to take good photos. And it was also very loud. Pro-tip: Sign up for their rewards program to earn points for visits. There is also a restaurant app.

Amber Easterling

Great with gluten free options!! They actually have an allergy cheat sheet that shows you what’s gluten free and what can be modified. The chips are GF!!! The queso and the brisket street tacos are amazing!!!

cheryl sanders

We only had 2 slices of cheese, but it was divine! The gluten-free with strawberries had half the calories and was so good! My husband had the upside down pineapple 🍍 and it was as tall as the to go container. Calories twice as much as the gluten-free.

Lakin McEvoy

Love this place! I come here any time I’m traveling to Charlotte for work. Huge bonus for gluten free folks like myself - they have CAKE flavors that are gluten free and they’re amazing.

Doris Rossano

After a wonderful lunch at Ilios Noche, I must rave about the delicious and varied menu. We had the most courteous and professional server, Trip. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. I have never had a better meal, great atmosphere and awesome service. Please do yourself a favor and have a meal at Ilios, especially if you are gluten-free. They have a fantastic choice of Mediterranean fare. This has made our Sunday afternoon a very pleasant experience.

Xiomara Rojas-Nanji

Yummy Cuban fusion brunch. The best natural juices. Lots of vegetarian options and gluten-free variations. Ask for Kelly as your server, she's friendly and on-point.

Jasmine Vializ

I’ve been here before for drinks, but hadn’t really eaten much besides picking up someone’s french fries or something. So I was delighted when my colleagues decided to host an intimate business dinner here. We sat out back in the open space underneath the magnificent tree. I absolutely love the decor, both inside and outside and I love the use of the spaces. It just feels very open and airy. It’s such a great place for gatherings and celebrations of any kind. I could also see it being quite romantic for a date night underneath the twinkly lights. Everyone in my group has a typical diet. I was the only one with dietary restrictions. I am plant-based (vegan) and gluten light. I’m grateful that they were thoughtful to put a couple of very user-friendly items on their menu, as well as a full on vegan mac & cheese. Our group ordered a good number of small plates to share that we really didn’t end up eating any entrées. We had two different shaken fry bags, the Togashi and the garlic herb Parmesan. Both were delicious. We also enjoyed the golden beets so much that we got two of those as well as two marinated shrimp cause they wanted to drink the butter. We also got a couple of variations of the good salad, one with shrimp and one without shrimp or cheese. A couple orders of wings. We had no complaints about anything!! The food was absolutely delicious and my colleagues who were visiting from out of town were so grateful to have spent their evening at such a delicious and delightful restaurant.

n

Only giving 4 stars instead of 5 because I ordered my burger without cheese and still ended up receiving a burger with cheese on it. The burger itself was great besides the stomach pain due to the cheese. Didn't realize order was incorrect till we got back to our hotel. Despite this, I was very satisfied with the gluten free bun. The sweet potato tots were the best part of my meal by far, and I'm not even a huge fan of sweet potato. If you're on the fence about trying them, just do it!

Christina Kyriazi

One of Charlotte’s hidden gems! The atmosphere service and food are top notch! Recently they’ve also introduced more gluten free options which is so incredibly helpful for folks like me with celiac disease. Tonight they even had gluten free bread. They have a separate fryer for gluten free items but make sure to double check and confirm any fried items are actually fried there.