Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Durham

Javaree Walker

There are limited gluten-free options, but the other options were good!

Lydia Ross

Delicious and gluten-free! Everything was flavorful and made with care and restaurant is warm and inviting!

Stella Cook

Artye Asvui

My server was friendly and great with timing. I was very pleased with my spinach enchiladas. Great portion, flavorful. Cute tile on the floor. Nice variety on the menu. Wish the floors didn't feeling greasy. Above all for me a big improvement would be if it was clear to me what allergens are in the food. When I mentioned to my server that I needed my food to be gluten-free he looked like he was guessing that the enchiladas were gluten free because they're made with corn tortilla but I did not see him make a note for the chef or anyting and he did not assure me that it was gluten free. I'm have issues and I have no idea if the yummy sauce had gluten. Either marking the menu for customers or letting the chef know would be a huge benefit

Pam Higdon

Had a very welcome but an unexpected relative in town and needed to be able to spontaneously find gluten-free lunch and was excited for that. Could share GF pizza and have salads as well as we enjoyed a walking tour of American Tobacco area.

Anna Crist

this place is amazing! they have scrumptuous fries and tots (try them fire-spiced) and a killer veggie smashburger. their sides are gluten free and they have a gluten free bun available. duke's mayonnaise packets abound.

Donna Dixon (MeandQt)

Not good at all. Somehow the cashier thought I said no meat on my Reuben. It was fixed by putting the gluten free bread back through the toasting process and then adding meat.

Alan Meijer

Excellent food. Casual atmosphere. Not a lot of indoor seating but plenty outside. I had the trey-mendous burger with sweetpotato fries. Sweet tea was SWEET and AWESOME. Wife had a chickens salad sandwich on a GF bun - which she said was great. Quite a compliment for anything gluten-free, imho.

Kristin W

Love this spot. Sandwich as excellent. They were able to help accommodate my food allergies and made a sandwich gluten free, dairy free and soy free. They are a nut free restaurant. Staff was helpful. Great and plentiful outdoor seating! Parking was tight and limited but I would return!

Katherine Patillo

Love the nutritious food here! Very accommodating of allergies, I never have any issues and I'm allergic to gluten and dairy.

Carolina Conde

Vegeterian, vegan, gluten-free, and carnivorous options. Alcohol and alcohol-free drinks, with wines, cocktails, and beers to choose from. Kid's menu AND, ice-cream cake. Cozy area with books to read or buy, or both; a free podcast studio - how cool is that? 😎 Oh, and with a $2 donation, you can get yourself polaroided and immortalize yourself in the wall above the bar.

Virginia Graves

My fiancé and I have been here 3 times and each time the food has been amazing! We were in today and got 5 star treatment by the staff. Back story - My fiancé was recently diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, and it's been a new challenge for us. One of the staff members (possibly owner/manager? We forgot to ask her name, but she definitely knew her stuff!) told us that they use tamari instead of soy so many of their sauces can be gluten free. Wow!! That is such a big deal for us, since soy sauce is used in so many of our favorite dishes. She then proceeded to walk us through what to order and avoid out of the rest of the toppings. Our dishes were absolutely delicious (highly recommend trying the tuna, truffle sauce, and spicy house sauce). Truly appreciated the attention to detail by the staff today. Also, love that the signature bowls are named things like Kindness and Gratitude. Can't wait to be back!

Artye Asvui

When you buy omelette is it two eggs? Why am I still hungry? Why didn't I get any salad dressing? I asked for gluten free and trusted my server but it sure wasn't udis. I buy udis and that wasn't it I'm not sure if this is one of those places that starts the tipping at 18% unless you override it. I thought my service was pretty good until she forgot to give me coffee when I asked for some at the end of my meal instead she just brought me my check. They weren't that busy she could have asked me before giving me my check but she seemed totally forget. I would've preferred 15% tip since I have to drive to buy coffee now.

Dawn Meisch

Food : They have a few vegan options and at least one naturally gluten-free option. Their coffee was really good. I had a red velvet latte with oat milk. The hash browns I got (and reason I gave them 4 stars) were greasy and a bit undercooked on the inside. Atmosphere: It is cute and comfy inside. My friend and I were able to hear each other talk with no trouble. The music was just loud enough to be distracting, maybe because I liked the music. I can see this place being a good place to go and work and just to hang out with friends.

Bill Moneypenny

My girlfriend was thrilled to find they had gluten-free options and she liked the atmosphere.

Heather Ling

Gluten free pizza is safe for a celiac. Jake is a super great guy. Fantastic food and easy going atmosphere.

Dana Grieco

The arepas at Guasaca are fantastic, there are so many options and flavor combos (all gluten free, + vegan options), and the prices are super reasonable. I tend to get three different arepas, and I can typically eat two... and then I save the third for later :) The sauces are all tasty and the spicy one is the best (IMO)! I'm GF and every time I'm in the triangle I get Guasaca before my ride back to the coast - my can't miss spot.

Marlena Isley

Bryan did an excellent job of recommending excellent gluten free food and desert! Thank you for being knowledgeable and considerate of food allergies.

Alex Lipinski

The food is phenomenal! Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the food and drinks. I am a big fan of the "bring food as it's ready" model, we shared everything and were thrilled with the freshness, taste, and temperature. The menu is super accommodating for gluten free diners.

Jake Vyper

| Overview + Good variety of empanada fillings to choose from with gluten free options + Texture of empanadas is fine - Size of empanada is ridiculously small - Slow & unfriendly customer service - Makus mostly serves empanadas (the rest of its menu are boring) - Not comfortable ambiance | Review After 3 years, I decided to give Makus another chance. I went to Makus in New Hope Commons, Durham in a Tuesday afternoon, and when I entered its lackluster ambiance with cheap-looking uncomfortable high chairs, I was surprised that there's not a single employee in the front. I saw about 2 of them in the back, seemingly preparing the empanadas. I was ready to order but no one was there to accept my order. I almost left Makus until I saw the bell on the concession with a notice saying, "NEED HELP? RING ME PLEASE!" I rang the bell once, no one came; I rang twice, finally, an employee! I ordered 2 beef empanadas & 1 ham & cheese empanada for a total of almost $13. There was only 1 customer before me, waiting for her order when I went. While I was waiting, the employee who was smoking earlier outside came in and just ignored me as he returned back to work in the back. At around 15 min. mark of waiting, an employee went to the front, holding a plastic with a small takeout box inside. I stood up and asked if my order was ready, the woman just nodded without saying a word, just cold and expressionless. Finally, after about 20 minutes of waiting just for 3 empanadas, the same woman handed me the plastic with my order. I thought they were busy preparing empanadas in the back. Why'd it take so long just to get 3 empanadas ready? Out of all the empanadas my girl & I have tried: Filipino-style, Ilocos-style & El Salvadorian style in the Sabor restaurant nearby, the empanadas in Makus are the smallest. Each empanada cost about $4 (a dozen for $47 - seriously, who would buy a dozen of these?). I'd be fine with this size if the empanadas are gourmet quality with astonishing fillings and flavors, but the taste was alright - nothing special, and definitely not worth $4 in our book. The good part was that the empanadas were not doughy, so the texture was fine. The sauce that came with it was alright, and the 1 small cup is just fine for 3 tiny empanadas. When I came home to eat the 3 empanadas with my girl, she asked me why I returned to Makus after we were disappointed in our first visit a few years ago. I said that I wanted to give it another chance. Now, I deeply regret this decision. | Overall Score: 1.2/5

Armine Ward

"Love at first bite." Gluten-free treats were a win and a must try! Young gentleman at counter shouldn't have been laying on the glass it gave uninviting energy. We also did not get one of our treats we requested but the treats we did receive were lovely and delicious.

Kevin Wolf

Came here for the first time last night, and the staff were great. I cannot eat wheat or dairy, and I ordered the mushroom special on gluten free crust with vegan cheese. It was incredible! No stomach issues. Also, they had a great gluten free crust and are able to accomodate a half-order GF

Olgha Davis

What can we say the oxtail stew was AMAZING and fell off the bone with a fork. Dessert tasted good according to my family (wish they had a gluten-free option)! Definitely going back!

Megan Talbot

Delicious vegan gluten free chili

Joanne Lager

This place was amazing! I sat at the bar and enjoyed overlooking the kitchen. It’s clear that they cook most of the food from scratch with fresh ingredients. I asked the waitress what she would recommend without dairy or gluten and she suggested the summer veggie noodle bowl (with rice noodles). It was delicious- fresh tomatoes and green beans and just the right amount of a spicy, crunchy sauce. It’s a small place, but clean and comfortable with some outdoor seating. I would go out of my way to eat here again and highly recommend. Prices were very reasonable given the high quality of the food. Oh, and while I didn’t partake, the bakery items looked and smelled delicious.

Jessie H

They are always extra careful with my gluten free orders! I rarely get to eat out due to medical conditions. This location is always super friendly and has never gotten a take-out order wrong. It is such a treat to come across a restaurant with options for me. Super thankful for the awesome staff and delicious GF alternatives

JUSTIN ALSTON

Service was great Lizzie was amazing , hostess was great.Food taste like they are cutting cost. I’ve never had boiled chicken in my Alfredo. My wife got Blackened Salmon and shrimp no seasoning. Pasta was swimming in the sauce like soup. Other items pepper relish and lemon butter spinach never made it to plate as described. Portions are small for pricing. We are gluten free and they had gf pasta but no appetizers or dessert.

Jacquelyn Ash

Cute market, lots of local and small business choices. Food was in a big portion and tasted pretty good! I am celiac, and didn't have a problem getting a gluten free daily omelet special with grits.

Nanette Pengelley

Ordered take out gf pizza and we loved it! So good in fact, we were nervous it wasn’t even gluten free haha but it definitely was and we are so glad to have found our new favorite pizza spot!

Zachary Wells

BEST Gluten Free Pizza in North Carolina. All the employees are extremely friendly and smiling, world class customer service. Food is always delicious no matter who’s in the kitchen. Must Try!

Carla Batchelor

One of our favorite local spots! Gluten-free fries pickles hit the spot! There really is something for everyone on their menu!

Christopher Walker

Jordan Larkin

My wife and I frequent the Fayetteville Rd. location and we generally always have good food and service. I particularly like their market hash, although their turkey burger is delicious. The Bloody Mary with a slice of their “million dollar bacon” is worth it. My wife usually gets a healthy drink, like “morning meditation,” which is always delicious. Plenty of gluten-free options. Any other dietary restrictions can be accommodated, just inform your server.

Meg C

Super delicious bites, fantastic staff (just remembered the bartender was Reggie - great recommendations) and good vibes. Gluten free items are well marked and it was marked on my orders as well.

Ashley Peppriell

Parizade was the perfect venue for our wedding! Some of our top priorities when choosing a venue included that our guests would enjoy a delicious meal and be able to safely get back to where they were staying after the wedding. We LOVE the food Parizade, and it is conveniently across the street from a Hilton hotel, so it checked both boxes. Costs: The venue rental for our Sunday wedding was $500, plus a $5k food and drink minimum. Super reasonable. Atmosphere: I would say the vibe of the restaurant is eclectic-Mediterranean-meets-NYC. It was very well suited for our very eclectic wedding celebration! We rented out the whole restaurant for our Sunday wedding, so we had access to all the rooms in Parizade, which each have a unique feel, but those same eclectic-Mediterranean tones. More detail on the various rooms: The rooms include the main dining room, the board room (blue room with a bunch of gold framed photographs), the courtyard, and an additional smaller dining room (black and white checkered floors). We held our ceremony in the main dining room, cocktail hour in the back & white room, and reception in the back & white room. The board room was used for the groom crew to hangout in for a few hours while the bridal party got ready off site. This was our rainy day plan – our original plan was to have the ceremony outside in the courtyard with the very beautiful fountain. Event coordinator: The event coordinator, Jennifer, was extremely professional and organized. She provided us with paper copies of the menu options that we could select from and gave us the run down on the price points and food & drink minimums, and ideas from what people have done in the past for events. She was very responsive to email. She also provided a list of recommended wedding planners/coordinators to work with (the venue requires that you work with one)! Jennifer, if you’re reading this – thank you so much!! Staff: I was overwhelmed by our guests responses to the venue and the servers after the wedding. Numerous people texted me after the wedding, commenting on how amazing the food was and how taken care of they felt at the wedding! Parizade, thank you for taking such good care of our loved ones and ensuring they had such a lovely experience and meal!! My husband and I were taken care of by Misel, who was excellent- he even would find me to give me plates of food throughout the evening to ensure I wasn’t too busy to eat! The manager, Igor, was also a key person who ensured the success of the night. Thank you so much! Food: AMAZING. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Durham (and my #1 favorite!). We have had everything on the menu, and knew our guests were in for a treat, even those with dietary restrictions. They accommodate food restrictions and sensitivities (3 guests have gluten sensitivities, multiple are vegetarian) and mark these easily on the menus. Parizade offers tiered menus with a range of price points that you select and then can offer those menu options for your guests to order from a server during the reception. We liked that option because it gave our guests a more personal experience and gave them the chance to order food they were interested in on that day, rather than having to pick a meal a month out like other venues require.

Ellen

This was our first time at Plum, coming from Raleigh with out-of-town guest. Food was delicious! Great customer service by staff and owner even stopped by to say hello and make sure we were ay-okay. My husband has a gluten allergy (celiac) and kitchen/staff took care of his needs wonderfully. We will be back for sure!

Daniel Weaver

Compliments to the chefs at the Goat. They're true professionals, and it's clear that they take immense pride in their craft. I dined in here the other day, and I'm allergic to gluten, dairy, nuts, fruit, and vegetables. The kitchen was extremely accommodating of my strict dietary requirements and did a good job of preparing a tasty meal. *Chef's kiss*

Tina Mccray

Great food even gluten free

Soren Windram

They did a phenomenal job for our work party! We had about 20 people and reserved their "private" room, which seats up to about 40 people. The food was excellent and the service was top-notch. Danielle scheduled our party and came up with a tailored menu for us that had vegan and gluten free options.

Lena Cline

The chicken trio was good, but the chicken Marsala is always incredible. Substituted my side of penne with gluten free pasta, excellent

Katie Stoudemire

We love this restaurant! The staff are kind and attentive and the food is delicious! They have rice noodles so you can order many of their ramen soups even if you need to eat gluten free.

Kelley

It took an hour to get our food. An hour. The food was tasty and the service would have been excellent had she stayed on top of the kitchen about why our order was taking so long. Maybe she did? I have no idea. They have a lot of gluten free options and will point you to an app you have to register on the spot to use, that will filter the menu by allergen/intolerance. They have a dedicated fryer for fries. It took an hour to get our food.

Patricia Crooks

Kathy Hester

Vegan options, including a cheese board, cocktails, mocktails and even vegan desserts. Also clearly marks gluten free too!

Abby Finkle

Been here twice in a week! Food (and vibes) is fantastic. They have gluten free bread; biggest hack is to make your own sandwich with the gf bread!

Paul Thompson

Christina Hutchinson

Michelle L

Stopped in for dinner after a recommendation from friends. Amazing service and delicious food. The staff made us feel like family. Green curry was so yummy. Gluten free Coconut cake was amazing!! Hard to find gluten free restaurants with as many options available as here. And the cake topped it off. Tried fried tofu for the first time and that was also delicious. Highly recommend for a delicious, casual meal.

Allison Huff

Amanda Farrell

This is hands down my favorite restaurant. My husband and our two small children have been eating here at least once a week for the past two years. The food is absolutely delicious, fresh salsa, queso, and guacamole; phenomenal tacos with a variety of tasty meats; and the nuvo bowl is tremendous if you want a salad. The margaritas are top notch, strong and fresh ingredients (doesn't taste like super sugary bottled mix). In my weekly visits, I have never had a subpar meal. But what keeps us coming back is the staff. They are genuinely the kindest people. They are always happy to see us and see our children. They bring out our chips, queso, guac, and margaritas before we order. Our children know everyone's names. My three year old specifically goes to see who she refers to as "hola Maya" who could not be kinder to my children. They go above and beyond to ensure every visit is outstanding and that is why my small children request Nuvo Taco for dinner every single weekend! Additionally, I have a gluten allergy and appreciate the labeled allergy friendly menu and have never had an issue. We have also used the catering a number of times and I couldn't recommend that more. Always on time, fresh, and excellent portions. They make sure you have all the serving utensils, napkins, etc you need. While I wholeheartedly recommend Nuvo Taco I almost hesitate to write this stellar review because I don't want to share the secret and potentially have to wait when I make my weekly visit!