Top 12 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Banner Elk

Kristan Parenteau

Our waiter Emma was great and our food was amazing! My husband got the chicken parmigiana he said it was the best he has ever had. I got gluten free pasta with bolognese and it was cooked perfectly, most places tend to over cook gluten free pasta. I have celiac disease and they were knowledgeable about gluten free and can confirm I did not get sick. I got the drink called the happy accident and it was delicious. We look forward to eating there again when we are in town again.

Rebecca

Heard the ice cream was great, but there was NOT a good, creamy Dairy free option. They had one that was a super fruity tasting slushie... There are several great DF options that are creamy, gluten & dairy free Wicked makes a yummy chocolate & mint choc chip Everybody else was happy

Kathryn Battle

We came up Easter weekend for a little get-away and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Such a beautiful piece of property with lovely rooms and great service. I am both dairy- and gluten-free, and the kitchen staff were very thoughtful in observing my dietary restrictions, while still providing me with enjoyable, substantial dining options (do give them ample notice of your dietary needs!). The location was not only beautiful but strategically situated not too far a drive from a variety of attractions. We would not hesitate to return.

Gabby Gale

This was the most lovely afternoon tea I have ever been to! We took a bachelorette party for their full afternoon tea and had the best time. The owners were so kind and accommodating for our large party. We absolutely loved the food and they even were able to accommodate a gluten free menu! We will be back anytime we are in town!

Emily Rayes

Beware hidden fees! We had lunch where the dishes we ordered, a seafood Udon soup, and crispy fish, were already quite high for lunch, $24 and $22, respectively. What we didn’t expect was the double charge for hot tea that we shared (one tea bag!), the 4% up charge for using a credit card, and the $3 up charge for “allergy modification “ on an item labeled gluten free on the menu. The receipt was not itemized, so we later went to ask for the reason the total was $9 more than expected. We were shown the fine pront at the bottom of the menu about the gluten free up charge. I am not sure if the credit card up charge was on the menu anywhere. The food tasted good apart from being too salty. But both of us experienced gastrointestinal upset for a day after eating there.

Colin Taylor

I didn’t think flavors like this existed. The ambience is incredible and a true southern delight. The portions are on the smaller-side, but the depth of flavors and textures will leave you full and happy you ventured to explore this incredible establishment. They have gluten-friendly options across their menu, and their octopus dish is the best I’ve ever had.

Trevor Hartley

Great gluten free options….pet friendly…great staff

Jessica Britton

Good food, very fast and inexpensive. Celiac friendly!

Caddie

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I am a HUGE fan of jerky, including the exotic ones, and this place has the best of the best!! I recently found out I'm gluten intolerant, and this place even has a great selection of gluten-free jerky! They make their own line of jerky that is AMAZING, they carry exotic jerky, blends with exotic meats, extremely spicy jerky, sweet, smokey- you name it, they have got you covered! They also have an awesome and interesting selection of other snacks like cheese balls, pork rinds, chips, along with marinades, hot sauces, pickles, peanuts, old fashioned sodas, specialty coffees and MORE!! Tons of local products, along with some bigger name brand items, and nothing but VARIETY! Well, as far as jerky and snacks go 😂 and, if you love it as much as I do, they have a punch card for bagged jerky!! I always make it a point to stop by when I'm up in the mountains, about once every other month, and I can easily drop over $100 each visit on protein-packed, delicious snacks in a range of flavors ❤️

Olivia H

Anna was amazing! We’re visiting here - and she made it such a great experience. She helped me find something gluten free + was really sweet to our family. She went above and beyond and I really wanted to make sure to leave a review because she genuinely cares and wanted to provide a good experience. Thank you Anna! The food was really good and we will most definitely be back!

Chris Shearer

Very nice little place to get a good breakfast or lunch. Only real trouble was limited staff so during our soccer tournament, with lots of families coming through, it was a huge wait. But that's to be expected. I had a Belgian waffle. My Celiac girls had eggs, sausage, grits, and home fries and had no issues. Would definitely recommend this place when in Banner Elk.

Crystal Simmons

The little café serves a creative lunch menu. I was surprised to see a gluten-free bread option, but unfortunately, they were out that day. The staff (owners maybe) were super awesome.