Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Knoxville

Atlee McSpadden

amazing food! 95% of menu is gluten free. brisket, Bahn Mi, and Lobster Hush Puppies are some of my favorites.

Tegan

They had wonderful tamales! Celiac and gluten free friendly!

Benjamin Peterson

I ordered a burger and a Reuben to go. I put in the notes. Ruben is to have gluten-free bun. I double checked before the order was placed. My daughter went in to pick it up and the bun was not gluten-free. She politely asked for that to get changed out, the very large lady with pink hair was extremely rude and cleared at her the whole time. It would’ve been way easier for her to just change out the bun and say have a great evening but instead she went Out of her way to make my daughter feel bad. This is unacceptable. We have been to Aubrey’s many times and I’ve always had amazing service. So this review is only reflection of one employee in particular as a whole. Aubrey’s has always been great.

Eduardo Padron

Fast and delicious. Good service. Standard dining area. Tasty burgers. Gluten free burger buns available.

Andrew McKelroy

Wait staff made sure to ask if we had any allergies and communicated with the chef!

The Rose

This is my favorite place to eat vegan and gluten free!

Donald Wassenaar

Never been here beforevnow 2 Fridays in a row We met Adam the greeter server bartender He does it all He suggested several items I had appetizers 3 meatballs on a individual stick with sauce Sis had gluten free pizza Yummy love Mellow Mushroom 🍄 and Andrew conversation EXCELLENT

Landon Rayfield

This is a family favorite when family is in town from Florida with gluten allergies

Lauren Van Beek

Tacos are delicious and our server Ary was extremely helpful! They always handle my gluten allergy well.

Annette Coleman

Excellent food! Large portions. And, most importantly for me, gluten-free options that are celiac safe and delicious.

Katelyn Leuck

Our service Katelyn was amazing. Knowledgeable about cross contamination for someone with a gluten allergy.

Jason R.

Been here before, but had to write a review this time. Went over the weekend. The atmosphere is nerdy, and completely love that. They have arcade machines that you can play. The space is on the small side, but just adds to the charm. I got the Ganon ham and cheese on gluten free with tater tots and spouse got chicken philly on gluten free with tater tots so we each got half a sandwich. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious. Ganon ham and cheese was on of the best i have had. The chicken philly on GF bread is messy, but very good. We also got a couple of milkshakes, vanilla and butterbeer. Both hit the spot so needless to say, we will continue going here and highly recommend anyone that has a nerdy side to them or just wants a good meal.

Sidney Geldmeyer

Great vibe, and better food! Kitchen staff was knowledgeable about gluten sensitivity and came out to correct our order out of extra caution to avoid a food that had gluten in it!

Money Maker

Great atmosphere. Friendly, smiling faces greeting and seating. Drink order prompt, nice friendly chat with server to start the order. Food was delivered quickly with everything as ordered. Bathroom was clean and well stocked. I will eat here again and bring my family next time. Wish i had room for dessert because it looked tasty in the pic. A server was at a near by table explaining they offered a gluten free dessert. Go & enjoy some great outback food when you are in knoxville.

Mark Garland

Nice place. Decent gluten-free options.

Trina Clifton

Beautiful restaurant, and decent service. My companions enjoyed their meals, but we chose this restaurant because it offered gluten free options that I require. My gluten free entree was disappointing; in fact, I ate only one bite. It was just not edible in my opinion. The gluten free pasta used was extremely sub par. My advice would be to look into another source for this item. Normally a server would notice when a patron does not eat a meal, but our server whisked away my basically untouched plate without inquiring. I left the restaurant hungry and $40 to the less.

Wil Davenport

Great gluten free options.

Jodi Massengill

The gluten free options are not readily identifiable. They give you a list of things “with” gluten, so you navigate the menu and avoid anything containing those items. I wanted nachos, with no crispy onions. Every other ingredient was ok according to my list. The waitress was not knowledgeable. I asked her to ask the kitchen. They said there were too many gluten containing ingredients, but did not specify what they were. Very disappointed. I was told they have a lot of gluten free “sides”. I didn’t come for the sides. 👎🏻 I ended up not getting anything.

Prof Sehorn

Very celiac friendly. The sauces are gluten free. The gluten free bun was the best I have ever had. It didn’t break apart! The fries are cooked in a separate fryer. The best burger I have had in years.

Susan W

Y’all. Best bagels in town, hands down. Try the Farmhouse frittata sandwich or the lox bagel. It’s a little pricey but worth the money, imo. I’m excited to try just about everything in the menu. Allergy friendly, they have substitutes for gluten and dairy sensitive folks. Give it a try!

Martha Schwab

Doughnut theory has wonderful gluten free doughnuts as well as the best gluten free fried chicken.

Tom Pierce

Took my wife here for our anniversary and she’s got Celiac so it’s very rare that’s she can eat at a restaurant without having bad side effects. Our server Ozzy was very helpful, patient and meticulous going over the menu with my wife; specifically concerning food allergies. Ozzy even ran back to the kitchen three times to double check for us. Wife never had negative side effects, the food was delicious, and the whole experience was worth every penny

Tammie Ball

Having Celiac disease and going out to eat is not always an easy task. I enjoyed a burger and brew or drink, as advertised on Monday's. Cheddar burger with all of the dressing. I had the baked potato as my side item. Sweet tea with a lemon to drink. I really enjoyed my burger. It was hot and fresh.

Margaret Cruz

I have Celiac disease so I always order from the Gluten Free menu. I also inform my server, as well. I've come to Bonefish Grill at this location often. This time I ordered the Mahi Mahi and shrimp with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I got very sick. In the bathroom all night and the next day. I guess I won't be returning to this restaurant. Very disappointed.

Hannah Lickey

So glad I found this place! Their gluten free pizza crust was absolutely delicious. Nice texture and the topping are good quality. The hand tossed crust is also great. This is definitely where to go when you want an authentic, old fashioned pizza place. Service was friendly and attentive and our food came out fast. Absolutely recommend to gluten free or allergen concerned folk and anyone who just wants a good, classic pizza.

Aileen Costa

Emily Eddy

I love this place. And maybe my review will change next time I visit. The cashier rolled her eyes when my aunt who has celiac asked about menu items. I had told her how friendly this place was. Oops. Then it just seemed like no one was happy that day. Food was okay. Off day I guess. I will go back because I know it's a good place to eat.

Jamie Smith

Amazing wings and gluten free thin crust is excellent. Service was too notch , group of 35!!

Phiro NoSurvivors

Same order as my FIRST TIME experience. Bad first. Then good.... -The bad👎- 1️⃣ The 2 coffee cups on my table were still dirty. One still had lip stick on it🤢. The waitress grabs the other table coffee cups and they were dirty too. I finally just wiped one coffee cup out with my hands and poured coffee in it. Because I felt bad for the young waitress watching me find these things in absolute horror 😂. I could see shortly after they huddled around all the coffee cups and wiped them down. 😑... Should of been wiped down and re-washed..... The white plate that was decorativly brown speckled kind of threw me off since my coffee cups were dirty.🤢. I pushed through it though. 2️⃣Price was a bit steep for me but we did pick gluten-free items and they tend to be slightly more expensive. I don't like to eat out much (something about never knowing if your dishes will be clean when you eat out 🫣) so I don't have a solid variety of places to compare to.... but yes I could of ate cheaper somewhere else for sure so price seemed a bit steep to me. Kids plate especially -The good👍- 1️⃣Food was delicious! I'm a French toast snob and it was delicious... (eating off that brown speculated plates was a struggle 😅) 2️⃣Loved having my own insulated coffee pitcher on the table. Ready to pour. 3️⃣Overall the place appeared clean (except them coffee cups) 4️⃣Gluten-free options! Love the inclusive cooking options for people struggling with their health.

Allyson Finck

I love frequenting this restaurant. I've enjoyed many different entrée options and they were all gluten free. They accommodate my requests and specialty orders and they have never made a mistake! They deserve a shout out!

CC D

A friend and I met for lunch today at 71 South, a restaurant located in a former chapel. The dining area is open and charming with lights and greenery hanging from the ceiling, creating a warm and pleasant environment. There was a cool bar in what used to be the alter area but we were seated by one of the large windows along the side, giving us plenty of room and a place to enjoy the sunlight. We split Brussels fried sprouts topped with bacon, goat cheese and a balsamic dressing—yum! Although there were many good entrees to choose from, the buffalo (chicken) salad I chose was delicious. Wanting something gluten free, my friend opted for the chicken chili, which also proved to be tasty and good. Portions were generous. The service was quick and excellent — the server anticipated our needs and replenished our iced tea without waiting to be asked — a small thing but very much noticed appreciated. Highly recommend if you want good food, lots of choices, friendly, open and un-rushed service. We’ll be back soon!

Edziu Pacana

My wife and I had the small orders of steak stroganoff and shared an appetizer of the pot stickers. The food was of good quality. The service was respectful and fastidious. They also have a bunch of different gluten free noodles to switch out for their entrees. The restaurant has seen some use. Ripped cushions and markings, but still clean in its state. The music play list was a little awkward for the restaurant, though we loved it....it sounded like someone was playing their playlist of late 90s and early 2000s rock kits by bands like audioslave and others. Just didn't fit the mood of sitting down at a restaurant....more like my dorm room and eating pad Thai takeout....still noodles linking it together I guess.

Jessica A

I cannot say enough great things about First Watch in Fountain City! I’ll start will the fact that they have amazingly friendly and attentive staff here, they are always so accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable on the menu etc! The food is always so made to order and fresh, I love that they throw in new seasonal items to try every once in awhile as well! Their specialty drinks are also something to check out! Despite how busy they get, they keep a nice flow of customers going where it’s not an overwhelming wait and it’s always super clean here. I love that they have gluten free and vegetarian options as well! Try one of the Benny’s on GF toast! I highly recommend you check them out! 😎

Renee Betz

We love Bella Roma Pizza! They have the best Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust in Knoxville. I get the GF Margarita and my family gets hand tossed thin crust with sausage and pepperoni. We are from NY and on a constant persuit to find good pizza. Bella Roma is our favorite! Also, the owners Solmon and Yuseff are very friendly, which makes us love this place even more.

Cranston Sherley

Fantastic food and friendly staff. I have a gluten allergy, and before they served us, they realized they added potatoes that were cooked in a fryer with food containing gluten. They apologize and re-cooked a complete new meal. They could have simply removed the contaminated food, but we're kind enough to make sure it was safe. It's definitely one of our favorite Knoxville restaurants.

Mariah Wilson

I adored this place! It’s a small, cute little restaurant with a friendly atmosphere. My friend and I sat at the bar. The bartender was so friendly, a joy to talk to, and the service he provided was great. My friend has celiac and he went above and beyond to make sure his allergy was accommodated. The food was phenomenal! We shared the bolognese and you couldn’t even tell it was gluten free pasta. The sauce was incredible. The only way I can describe it is if you had a little old Italian grandma that was making food for the whole family on Sunday. Highly recommend giving this place a try

Tara Winterbotham

Great gluten free options. The ahi tuna was fresh and delicious.

Ray B

Great gluten-free pizza flats. Great beer selection.

Katrina Whipple

T Ralph’s makes my new favorite burger in town! The service is always amazing and the staff are gracious and kind. The gluten free bun is delicious and they are cautious about cross-contamination!

Debra Elaine Grey

Always clean, friendly, and efficient. Never any issues with my need for gluten-free.

Kimberly Fisher

Allison Foster

Amazing food, extremely knowledgeable and accommodating for Gluten Free options. We were passing through and ordered online so it was ready and waiting when we picked it up along with hand written notes about how the sauce may contain trace amounts of gluten. So thoughtful.

Stacy Holbein

Delicious item free meal and I even got dessert. Thanks for all the gluten free options. So good! Excellent staff that is friendly and knowledgeable.

Tru Nguyen

Interesting place with good Asian food. The pho soup is good, the sous vide brisket was delicious. They have gluten free options- a plus The Chinese bbq chicken nuggets was a little too salty. Staff is friendly. The tapioca pudding was delicious- not too sweet. The berry puree was great.

Kristine Manuel

Food is very delicious, especially offering gluten-free alternatives! There are tons of options and very informative when you're unsure what to try next! Staff was wonderful and knowledge, which was helpful! Good portions as well! I'm excited for family to try my leftovers since we all love trying some good Foodie spots

Cory Grant

I found my new favorite place! Kraken cup! Amazing service amazing atmosphere amazing food I'm gluten-free and I had tons of gluten-free options! My favorite was the vegan chocolate chips scone with clotted cream was awesome. It was so soft and the tastiest thing I've ever had! I absolutely loved the chicken salad n I'm a very very picky chicken salad person but it was like real chicken and it was just awesome. And I don't even like ham but their ham sandwich was absolutely positively amazing and then for dessert fresh cut strawberries with lemon cream and it was to die for. I am already planning my next trip there and if anyone ever wants to meet up there I am free on Fridays and Saturday lol

Amy Cramer

I am gluten free our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu items. So it made it easier for me to order safely. I also learned that their rice is safe unlike wgat I had read and online. The corn tortillas are hand made daily so they are also safe. I was so excited to be able to enjoy a meal like i had before I had a gluten sensitivity.

Alyssa Clark

Carol Pugh

A very chill and fun atmosphere with a unique feel. Great outdoor space with live music/comedy often being inside. We sat outside and loved the ambiance. We did have to flag down a waiter to be waited and to get silverware after our food was delivered, but honestly they were busy and still super friendly. The food, that is what I will be coming back for! Gluten free options with great labels for allergies for all! Everything ordered was superb! Highly recommend this place!

Sarah Reich

My husband and I made reservations ahead of time and were welcomed and seated right away with a smile. Our server gave her recommendations right away and was very knowledgeable of the menu. I have a gluten free allergy and she recommended the salmon with potatoes to me and it was the best salmon I’ve ever had. My husband ordered the Philly Cheese Sourdough Pizza and the pizza was loaded with toppings and had a nice crunch to it. My husband ordered hot honey ranch on the side and that sauce elevated his dinner even further. We both highly recommend The Kennedy for a nice night out.