Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Charlotte

Dina Karpukov

I’m a visitor from CT and I love this place! Since I had to be gluten free, I can enjoy beer again!

Tiffany Rhine

I am so thankful they offer gluten free...pancakes included!! Beverly was our service provider and she made me aware of all the gluten free options (I had no idea!). Such a wonderful breakfast topped off by friendly and fantastic service! Be back soon, OPH!!

Greg Forrest

What a gem. Breakfast sandwich far exceeded my expectations. And they have gluten free bread that is good. Wine and beer hall with cool patio out front. I'll be back.

jackie rubino

Love the gluten free pizza!

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.

Amber Easterling

They have a variety of options that are extremely safe for those that have celiac disease. A majority of items are already gluten free or can be made gluten free! The fryers are 100% gluten free along with a spare pizza oven. Any of the pizzas can be made gluten free. It is prepared on cauliflower crust! All pastas can be made gluten free and are prepared in separate boiler to maintain no cross-contamination. I was there for a girls night, so we just ordered small dishes to share. I’d love to try the pasta and pizza. The restaurant in itself is extremely nice.

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!

Blanca Hermida

Best burger and gluten free bun!

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.

Daniel Stroder

My wife got the gluten free mushroom pizza and I got the colony on regular crust….the undercarriage on both of these pizzas…to die for! Highly recommend!

kelly howle

Wow!!! What a place!!! So many delicious options on the menu- we had a hard time deciding!!! Luckily, everything comes with a side of 3 pancakes (which are delicious!!) we also enjoyed coffee, chocolate milk, gluten free waffles, Nutella crepes, an Irish omelette, scrambled and sunny-side up eggs, and sausage links. Great choice for a breakfast joint!! Would return!!

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.

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

Beth Bostrom

I always love a Celiac -friendly sit down meal in an airport! Summerhouse is great with gluten-free needs and precautions. I usually get the chicken tacos with chips instead of tortillas, and I ask for a bowl and extra guacamole to help with assembly. Pictures here are how it comes and how I assemble it. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Super grateful for a real meal between flights instead of just snacks! Highly recommend if you're in the Charlotte Airport and need a gluten free meal.

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.

JP

They have a gluten free pizza that’s good

Shayna Grogan

Service was 100% (Kaitlyn C.!) Drinks were on point as well. Hot fresh food. Vegan and gluten free options. Server asked us while we ordered drinks if we had any allergies or dietary restrictions. Our first time and surely not our last!

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!

eric voots

Fantastic food with good gluten free items.

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 =)

Ruben Fesyuk

300 East, located in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood, is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving American-Eclectic cuisine for over three decades. The warm and quirky atmosphere, set in a charming historic building, adds to its appeal. The menu features creative sandwiches, salads, and entrées, with options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Notable dishes include the sweet potato ravioli and the grilled hanger steak. The restaurant is also known for its Sunday brunch and delectable desserts. Service is friendly and casual, contributing to a welcoming dining experience. 

Scott Moore

Delicious food. Having a Gluten Free menu a huge bonus. Our waitress was excellent! Sushi, pho and apps were perfect!! 😀🤤

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.

JoBeth Roberts

When Modd opened a few years ago in Steele Creek our family was there all the time. Especially because of the gluten free options. Over the past few years the customer service and quality has really changed. Still we gave them some grace, and ebbed/flowed hoping for better. Yesterday was absolutely the last time we will be there. When we arrived the area that has the toppings for the pizza was A MESS - a complete disaster. Tomato sauce with full of so much cheese in the bin. Every item full of other items - black olives full of onions etc. The staff was very unprofessional. Very slow service (still we always give grace - to the guy making our pizza- maybe his first day - we were kind to him) .. still craving pizza and thankful for the gluten free option. WE ALL FELT sick after eating at this location. The common thing we all ate was the cheese. Please don’t go to the Steele Creek location - ain’t no body got time for filth and queaz 🤢 . (And the manager was there - in the back)… not anywhere near the front. We know who he is because in the past he has introduced himself to us. This place is gross. I mean really gross.

Dennis Lorich

Very good food, with Gluten Free Options.

Crystal Simmons

The food was ok. Burger was very tasty but not very big. Was happy to get a burger on a gluten free bun! Staff were great.

Bre

Fabulous food, everything was so flavorful. Loved the gluten free options. And the service was the best. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Rich Answers

Breakfast and Quirky collided head-on in a purposeful mix of personality and good food. Two steps into this little place had me wondering if I was transported to a restaurant in Berkeley, CA - with its psychedelic color pallet and food choices peppered with all the gluten-frees, and fad food fixings you could come up with. Definitely worth the visit.

Crystal Davies

We really enjoyed our experience here, great food, beautiful atmosphere, and really friendly staff! Love that they have a gluten free menu & are so knowledgeable of cross contamination. Really put my mind at ease.

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

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!

Josh Kelly

The peoples market display’s an unfortunate amount of negligence for their customers. After clearly outlining a gluten allergy for my girlfriend (she’s celiac) they assured us everything would be good to go. Clearly since i’m writing this review, it was not. They used a normal wrap despite clearly being told not to, as indicated on the receipt. She’s now incredibly sick and we may need to go to the hospital. They also overcharged us nearly $10 for our food, giving the prices on their menu were correct. Never again.

Amber Easterling

They offer a separate GF menu if you ask. Make sure you order from it and verify that it is GF upon delivery. The dishes look almost identical except they cannot use the pre-marinated meat for the dishes. They have to use fresh ground meat for the GF meals. Some staff unseasoned, others do not. Just always verify when you receive your meal!

kay dotson

So this was my 2nd time visiting. My first time was great, but this 2nd time was..to put it nicely, less great. My partner & I decided to grab lunch here because I knew they had gluten free options which my partner needs. To start our server was frazzed and all over the place which seemed weird since we were 1 of 5 tables there. We expressed my partner’s gluten & dairy allergy & ordered the skewers with the greek yogurt on the side so that I could eat it. However the skewers came out without the yogurt to which I had to ask a different server who brought it out to being me some & for some reason my server charged me extra for it… My soup was barely warm and we just didn’t enjoy our time there, which is unfortunate since I had a good experience the first time. I hope this was just a fluke but I won’t know unless I go 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!!!

Megan Scrimshaw- Hailey

Delicious! And they can make the bread gluten free. The beef was my favorite. Yummy!!!!

Erica T

Absolutely delicious. They do a great job noting gluten free options. I’d highly recommend this place. From the coffees and teas to the food, it was great!

Amber Easterling

Not celiac safe. All GF crepes are cooked on the same surface as regular crepes and same utensils are used. I was really sad I couldn’t eat here!

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.

Amber Easterling

Great gluten free options for lunch or dinner with a view of the Whitewater Center!

Jessica Watson

My first one star review. I was so excited for a gluten-free burger stop on the way home. Alas, the burger was forgotten. Partially my fault for not checking, I get it. I live 30 minutes away. The only solution was to drive back for a remake or a refund. Lame. Another option should be available.

Lilith

Great food. I have celiac, and they have GLUTEN FREE BROWNIES!!! They're so good!

Aja Salaam

Amazing! Great food. Good variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Not much for the gluten free crowd but still a great experience. Will definitely be back.

Jeanne M

Best lunch/brunch in the area! The grilled chicken & halloumi was fabulous. Lots of gluten free options to boot. Sarah sat us quickly in exactly the table we wanted. Coco was a wonderfully helpful and friendly server. We will definitely be back!

Bronson Speckmann

I’m gluten free and they handle it perfectly. When one of my party members ordered a regular and everybody else ordered gluten free they came out and made sure there wasn’t a typo. Then when we were handed our food they put the gluten free and regular in different bags and told us. Best Customer Service EVER.

Anki S

Amazing thin cauliflower crust veggies pizza also has option for vegan cheese and gluten free well done pizza