Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Columbia

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I chose this restaurant while I was in town specifically because I have celiac disease and they had items on their menu that were clearly labeled as gluten free. What I was able to eat was delicious, but their gluten free labelling on the menu is incredibly misleading. I asked our server if the tortilla chips (labelled gluten free) on the menu were fried in a fryer that also fried foods that contained gluten and was told they are. So not gluten free. I asked if their corn tortillas for the tacos were warmed on the same surface as their flour tortillas and was told they were. So they're not gluten free. This sounds like an insane distinction if you aren't familiar with celiac disease, but I have had tacos make me sick this way in the past. Our server asked the kitchen to warm them differently and it was fine. And again, my tacos were delicious. I appreciated that the server communicated with the kitchen to warm my tacos. But if I had trusted the menu (or I guess just ASKED if things were gluten free vs asking specifics about how items were made) I would have spent tonight very ill.

Stephanie Greer

They took our group of 20 elementary school kids and 6 adults without a reservation. The food came incredibly fast, tasted good and the waitress was amazing. She worked around the kids, gluten intolerance, and food allergies like a pro

Zach Taylor

Food was awesome despite incredibly tiny portions. They have plenty of gluten free options. Service was bad. Couldn't sit us inside but gave us no explanation. This is at best a 3 star restaurant and they're charging 5 star prices. Don't bother with this place.

Jenni Tarango

Jeremy was a fantastic server! We have a gluten allergy and they did their best to help us with any questions we had and notified the kitchen of the allergy. We will definitely be back!

Lauren King

Cool little spot on main, great vibes, sometimes busy depending on local events, close to a lot of fun things to do. Food is always excellent. Live music on occasion. Plenty of bar seating. Tvs for sports people. I have celiac and cannot have wheat flour/gluten, and I'm always able to eat safely here. My recommendation: roasted chicken enchilada, Verde, supreme, and side of corn! So good! (And thank yall for always taking care of me!) 10/10 will be there again next week. Ps. My friends love the chimis!

Megan Rautio

Kira is the best! Service is phenomenal & helped me with all my gluten free needs :))

Amanda Pollak

Good gluten free options. Pizza was ready quickly and the cashier was friendly.

Oliver Mullarkey

Very friendly staff, they did great with my gluten allergy. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of options for me! I got moist brisket and baked beans (with brisket) and a drink, both were delicious however the brisket was on the dryer side and I do wish the beans had more brisket in them, I had maybe 3 strings of meat in my serving. Great variety of sauces also!! Overall I’d come here again for a quick and solid $20 meal

MMS Howell

Food was hot and fresh; a little peppery. My burger was supposed to be lettuce wrapped since they were out of the gluten free wrap. Nice atmosphere.

Brian P.

Burger chain sit down full service restaurant. Upscale sports bar vibe. Very good burgers and drinks. Free parking. Caution can be very loud. Some Gluten free options.

Kristen Puckett

I love the Devine St location and always enjoy getting Amigah Taylor as our waitress!! The gluten friendly waffles are the best!!

David Sloane

Randall Martin

Great pizza, especially gluten-free.

Susan

Fast and friendly service. There were 6 of us and they accommodated us quickly. The food was great. Will definitely go back. My daughter and I were able to get a gluten free burger roll.

Alex Homan

Kim Hobbs West

Everything was excellent, and the waitstaff was very helpful, considering we have a daughter with a gluten intolerance but wanted some sort of pasta but not with a red sauce. Everyone was satisfied and full, and we took leftovers@

Patsy Y

The gluten free option is great when your health depends on it. This restaurant takes this seriously.

Meg Cook

Great vibe. Accommodated allergies (gluten free) and my kids enjoyed it. Especially liked the fancy grilled cheese.

Brian P.

Very tasty BBQ in vibrant Five Points Columbia! Nice selection of sides. Some meats and sides were out during our visit. Good drinks and wonderful service. Took our gluten and onion allergies seriously. Loved having a huge selection of sauces right on the table. Free onsite parking. Lots of food and shopping nearby. Safe area with lots of activity.

Makaille Granato

I have been to Coa twice now with my friends and Dan is a wonderful server. He always makes sure we are taken care of, that we are having a great time, and that everything comes out perfect! My friend has a gluten allergy and he always make sure that anything she orders is gluten free without us even asking! He is a wonderful guy all around and if you go to Coa, Dan is the Man!! Other than the excellent service, I am never disappointed by the amazing food they always have. I love their rice, dobladitas, and my partner fell in love with their off the menu Birria tacos. The drinks are also super well made and they pack a punch so watch out! All in all, Coa is a must if you live or are visiting the Columbia area.

Benjamin Curtis

Was really impressed with how serious they took me having celiac, advised what was/ was not GF/ Cross contaminated. The GF bun for the burgers was pretty good!

Shanice H.

I tried this restaurant after recently learning of my gluten allergy. The gluten free burger I got was pink. My husbands burger was pink and we sent it back twice. They obviously cook the burgers too fast with the heat too high. The gluten bread was hard and the fries were dark and hard also. We asked for more fries twice with the same outcome. The staff were nice and friendly & discounted our meal but they need to re evaluate how they cook well done burgers.

Stephanie Simon

Didn't get to spend as much time as we wanted here for our Anniversary dinner....had to catch a show. But there was a large selection of meats and good variety at the salad bar. Had a few disappointing items...but probably just not our taste preference. Got there a little after it opened for the evening, so quickly seated and everything looked perfect and fresh at the salad bar. Parking was ample and was able to park right at front door. Bathrooms were very nice and clean. Everything is wheelchair accessible, and plenty of room to maneuver. Didn't see any young children, but I'd say there's enough variety to satisfy every age...especially if you just wanted to order the hot/cold salad bar. We ordered the creme brulee for dessert and before it came out...our waitress brought out the chocolate flour less cake for our Anniversary =) Wasn't expecting that really. Was very sweet of them. Both desserts were amazing!!! The chocolate cake is gluten-free also, so that was a plus. Plenty selection for those with allergies and those on special diets/food preferences. Would love to come back when we have more time to relax and really enjoy everything here.

Industry 13

What a great place to go for dinner. The team is very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu. If you have celiac, no worries as they know how to prep and have options for you. We are looking forward to our next date night here.

Jeni Floyd

Super super popular, reservations recommended! We had a large party and we were able to get outside seating with a short wait. Inside would have been a lot longer. The only reason I gave 4 stars was one of our party had to send back a steak for being overdone. We had to wait a bit for our food, but it was reasonable considering how slammed the kitchen must have been. Very friendly and accommodating service. We had a party member who has a very restrictive diet, and they were able to serve him easily. Plenty of gluten-free options!

Shawntel Green SME

Great Gluten Free options that brownie is amazing!

Alma Holland

Jim Kirk

2 excellent meals - gluten friendly chicken pesto rotini dish and loaded baked spaghetti. Good clean dining room and excellent service. Warm breadsticks also quite good also.

Brian P.

Busy sit down breakfast restaurant🥚🥓 Very good food. Even has a bar area you can eat at. Some outdoor seating. Large menu. Some gluten friendly options. Lots of drink choices. Coke products including Coke Zero. Food came out very fast on a busy Saturday morning. Service is friendly and checks on you often. Located not far from downtown Columbia in a vibrant area with restaurants, shopping and bars. Parking can be a bit tricky. There is a small parking lot and on street parking. There is also a free lot up and behind the building a little hard to find.

Angelina Murphy

This place has good, fresh, food for all palates! They even have gluten free and vegetarian options. I had a small veggie burrito that was outstanding and my son had delicious pork carnitas on corn tortillas. It was fast and the staff was very courteous. I look forward to going again. I wish there was one in Rock Hill!!

Osmond Lomax

Nice place to get a hearty meal or a light one. They’ve got salads, pizzas, wings, and calzones. They’ve got stuff for vegetarians and for people who’ve got gluten allergies, too. Definitely a place worth trying out.

M2 NavyNYC

If ur doing a candidida colon cleansing diet start here . Has non go no preservatives locally grown veggies. Gluten free options. Tortillas from cauliflower. Meat w no preservatives and grain fed. Small selection but in a pinch its a source. Surprised they had lunch delli. Had awesome huge whole crab on greens. Have vitamins shampoo soaps from natural ingredients

angelica gandolfo

Bourbon deserves 5 stars across the board! The ambiance was lovely..The food was great, and there is something for everyone- the menu has numerous vegetarian and gluten free options. But most of all the staff was amazing!! Christan our server was awesome and gave me an amazing recommendation (éttouffée was delicious).. and I truly don't have enough kind words for the manager Deborah!! We had a great conversation, and you could tell she takes pride in managing Bourbon and making sure every diner was happy and well taken care of. Next time I find myself in the area I will surely be back!

Amanda “Amyanda76” Hydrick

I was so happy to hear an employee know about Brad/gluten allergy! We got great service great food and table at lunch!

Carolina Deli

They always do a good job with our gluten free requests

Rochell Helmuth

Penny Schmicker

Healthy, yummy, quick and gluten free!

TimAndSusan Lee

We hired Rebel Dogs to cater an event. Oh my stars!! The hot dog bar was amazing. All the toppings available in an excellent display. Worried about options for dietary restrictions - ha! No problem at all. They have beef, turkey and veggie dog options. Buns were regular and gluten free. Everyone raved.. so glad we supported this business. We definitely were very happy!!! Looking forward to the next event so we can bring them in again.

Amy M.

Lovely place for desserts, on a date night, girls night out, special occasion, etc. Good options including a gluten-free cake. Great server for our group of nine.

Matthew willis

This hidden gem of restaurant was one we just happened to stumble across while site seeing on foot downtown. We didn’t make a reservation, however they were kind enough to fit us in. The menu had some interesting items ranging from different countries surrounding the Mediterranean but having the kids with us meant pizza all around. We went with the gluten free crust on both pizzas and we left with our stomachs happy and full. Definitely worth a try if you’re in the area or just so happen to get semi lost and they can squeeze you in. Oh and the staff were kind and gracious.

Tiffany Freeman

I go to this establishment at least 4 times a week. My order is always the same & they are always accommodating. Having food allergies can be stressful but I'm so comfortable with them preparing my gluten-free pancakes and making sure my other food items are prepared as I request. Brook, along with some of the other staff are hands down the best!

Brian P.

Wow great food, great drinks, great service! They took my fiance's gluten allergy very seriously and had great suggestions. Loved all the hot sauces already on the table. Parking is the only negative - parking meters.

Gabby K

Awesome experience! Zaria and Nikki were amazing, got all of our food out so quickly. They also have gluten free bread!!

Tina Stephanz

Tried this eatery for the first time on 6/27/23. Excellent brunch menu and well prepared. Gluten Free options were delicious and satisfying. Brought back memories of hometime diner.

Mary

Nice options for gluten free and this is a dinner go-to for a good meal to pick up and have tasty leftovers. Owners are always there and very kind.

Melony Kolody

Cute little breakfast spot! The cinnamon rolls are divine! Well, they look divine and my husband says they are. They only offer gluten free tortillas so I couldn’t try many of the items but the grit bowls are truly delicious and come with a mini cinnamon roll as a side . Staff is friendly and efficient everything is clean. If you can have wheat, don’t miss this place!

Tamara Halushenski-Todd

Best Mexican food I have ever had, and I am picky. Everything was fresh and had so much flavour! Great patio seating also. Great place if you are gluten-free because most of their tortillas are corn based.

Nonya Bisnus

The best Latin American food in the area, and for a good price! It’s authentic, hot, and fresh. They were willing to accommodate vegetarian options of the menu as everything is made to order. I can’t eat at other close by Mexican places because they lack gluten free options. Most of the food at this place are made from cornflour not wheat flour so I was able to enjoy most of the menu 🙏

Christine Price

Ordered gluten free pizza and we were pleased. It really was great! Best yet. We will be returning.

Lauren King

Brought my dad here for his birthday. Not my normal haunt and we didnt have reservations (eek). The hostess, Anna, was so kind and sat us in the bar area! (Thank you for helping me avoid a crisis Anna!) My dad had the filet and I had the seabass and mushrooms. The food was great! On top of that, our server, James, was knowledgable and welcoming. I have celiac disease and it's really difficult to dine out. Being service industry myself, and having "eating stipulations," I could not be more thankful to be able to eat GREAT FOOD ... ***SAFELY!*** with knowledgeable and empathetic service! 10/10 all the way around. This may be the new birthday spot to treat everyone I love! Thank yall so very much!