Top 38 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Waynesville

Jan Fonselius

There were no meat dishes. Quite a few gluten free options. We had a mushroom ravioli which was good but extremely fatty and a grouper which had too many sweet accompaniments.

Bebe Pleasant

Great gluten free crust!

Julie Mallette

Lively spot for delicious pizza. Great gluten-free options available, too!

Cynthia Downs

The staff is friendly, store is logically organized and the biggest benefit for us is the variety of gluten free items! I have two in my family that have to eat gluten free and Ingles is the best local spot to get what we need. Thank you, Ingles!

Jean Smith

1st time here. Hidden in Hazelwood area of Waynesville. Staff was friendly, food was hot, fresh and delicious. Husband and I shared the western omelet and it was huge. Sister is gluten free and couldn't stop saying how great the grits were. Will make this a definite stop when we're in town.

M H

A lot of gluten free options and friendly staff! Thank you so much!

Shanah Bell

We were searching for some gluten free and vegan food that actually had some nutrient density to it, along with flavor. Found this place on the Happy Cow app and so glad that we stopped in. Great service and food. They offer gluten free soy sauce and can make a lot of the dishes gluten free. Some of them can definitely be made vegan also, but not as many can be made both gluten free and vegan. Our server was great and gave me suggestions for what I could have that fit my dietary restrictions. I got the veggie tofu stir fry with brown rice and my husband got the fried rice with tofu. We had the edamame as a starter. I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and my husband had an IPA from Highland Brewing in Asheville. Overall, great service, food and atmosphere. Would definitely go back if we're ever in the area again.

Mike Woodward

Friendly people, lovely atmosphere. Very helpful for gluten free needs, with lots of options. Southerners crack me up with the “Bless your heart, I’ll put some brown sugar on your ribeye”. Delicious though. I also enjoyed the olive brine vodka drink!

Jeremy Carver

I have celiac. Had them put cheese sauce on the side of our fries for my wife. I get the BYO Paleo burger. Seem to do fine this way. Great food!

Deborah Hart-Serafini

Great coffee! Great food and good gluten free options!

Bob Stemba

My wife has celiac and they have gluten free cheesecake. She says it's delicious. We always stop while visiting Maggie Valley

Becky Boyles

Fabulous sandwiches. Family friendly and good for gluten free and vegans.

Lauren Billings

Such a cute and friendly little place! This is my second visit. The first time was about 2 years ago, and I had an awesome breakfast burrito. This time, they didn’t have the burrito on the menu, but I had the Jammy Sammy, which was also excellent. When my husband was trying to find something gluten and dairy free to eat, they were so accommodating and made him a nice egg, bacon and veggie plate. Oh, and the coffee is great too! Can’t recommend this place enough!

Susan Clark

Delicious pizza, including gluten free. The fry basket is so good with several different types of fries. The salads are awesome and so big you really can share between two people. We even still brought some home. Worth a try, and you'll probably want to go back!

Stephanie Puleo

We had our daughters wedding dinner here. The food was PHENOMENAL! The servers were great as well, and they accommodated allergy and gluten free requests. Highly recommend.

Lauren V

Good food and service overall. Staff was aware of gluten-free options and able to answer questions. Concerned a little regarding sanitation, as everyone was sitting around together and pulled their masks up as I came in the door. Also be aware they’re not okay with the term “happy holidays” only Merry Christmas.

Holly Harwick

Came here on my way through town for breakfast and it was amazing. The service was great and the atmosphere was even better. I am also gluten free and they had options for that too. Definitely recommend

Lora Davis

Delicious! My mom and I both had the roasted red pepper bisque and loved it. It was very flavourful and smooth, with nice little chunks of cheese in it. My mom enjoyed her grilled cheese while I gobbled an egg and potato bake, gluten free. After we finished our meal we enjoyed shopping in the store with a great selection of spice blends. Our favorite find was a ceramic dish with ridges in the bottom for grating garlic or ginger. This might be a good place to find a unique gift

M Cartagena

✨Five star everything ✨ Found this gem during our yearly post-Thanksgiving trip to the NC mountains and once we did, we went back every-single-day until we left. We’d gladly drive up from Florida monthly to restock 😋 Absolute best cream and pastry we’ve had anywhere. Everything made in-house - you can taste the love. Oh, and they have gluten-free and nut- free options too!! 💯Must have’s: Honey Bourbon Pecan anything, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Eclair, Lemon Curd hand pie, Chicken Pot Pie hand pie, Saturday Morning bread pudding… I could go on & on!! (We could’ve taken more photos but were too busy enjoying each delicious treat 🤤) Stop by - you will not regret it.

Nicole Gislason

This place is incredible. They have amazing beer with great in house choices and team up with a women owned brewery 7 clans who have gluten-reduced basically 99% gluten free beer. All amazing choices honestly. Their location is on the creek and they have indoor and outdoor seating with live music frequently. They have games to play and are very dog friendly!

Andy McEntire

Awesome gluten free options, owners were super kind and accommodating!

Eric Smith

What can I say. Homemade waffle cones, in 3 flavors, many choices even gluten free The staff is always smiling and happy. The atmosphere is very pleasant. We treat our family there often, and will continue to do so in the future!

Camille Allcorn

Fantastic food and had a lot of gluten free options. The mussels were to die for!

Gilles Laurent

Delicious restaurant with a very good seafood menu but also excellent steaks and a maximum choice suitable for coeliacs; the chowder is a delight. A very good address with a nice selection of wines.

Jasmine Hiatt

Great natural food, gluten free and vegan selections. Fresh high quality organic produce

Jennifer Rolen

We live in east TN and we're in the area killing a rainy day while seeing what we could find and we stopped in at Clyde's Restaurant for a late lunch. Our server was great, the food was good and reasonably priced and we left happy with our experience. The only thing I would say is it would be nice if they would offer a gluten-free bun (I wish all restaurants would though). If we are in the area in the future we will definitely stop in again. Thanks for the good lunch!

Maheśvara Ishaya

Didn't know we'd walk out of there having spent $175, plus tip, but honestly, it was worth it. Well worth it. It'd be cheaper if we didn't both have two drinks, and if I hadn't gotten the $40 duck plate. My glasses of wine were $12 each which is pretty steep, but to be truthful, that was the best Malbec I've had, ever. With a few modifications it would still be a fantastic dinner for right around a $100 plus tip. The roasted Romaine salad was mind-bogglingly good. And really, that duck was phenomenal. I definitely plan to get it again, but maybe not for another year! LOL. If you want the most attentive service you can imagine without it being overbearing, and if you want every morsel of food that you place inside your mouth to be the best thing you've tasted in a really long time, then this is where you should eat if you're within an hour of Waynesville. Our server was incredible, the food was divine, and nothing could have been better... well, actually, the Grenache Cake should have been made as a gluten-free flourless chocolate tort with Grenache frosting, rather than having a normal chocolate cake inside. But that's the only "complaint" and it's not that big a deal cuz I didn't actually want dessert.

Stephanie Schulz

Wonderful evening, great service, live classical guitar music and perfect wine choices. I am gluten free and was surprised when the chef came out to make recommendations from her menu which were so helpful. The waitress have us a tasty wine that we ended up loving. Spend the evening there, you won't regret it but bring a sweater because it is an underground restaurant and quite chilly.

Nicholas Eley

About an hour before closing time, there was a bit of a wait, but a few minutes in they offered us outdoor seating, which was nice. Our server was patient with us and very sweet, provided great service and recommendations, and never let our drinks get low. The meal was fantastic, and a friend that has allergies or sensitivities to gluten, dairy, and soy was able to enjoy the steak salad, so there are plenty of options. Definitely recommended if you're in the area.

Lisa Caldwell

Everything is WONDERFUL, everytime we order from Blimpies!! I, myself being Gluten intolerant am so glad they offer GF options!! Their Chicken Salad is outstanding! Excellent and friendly service, and the most delicious ingredients!

Olivia Johnson

Great lunch and dinner! Has gluten free bread too.

Lynda Saffell

Fun hangout with great wine and food! Gluten free options available.

Danielle Topping

Great buffet with many options for my gluten and dairy free family. Clean. Enjoyed lunch and breakfast! Can't beat it

Jean Smith

I dont know why this place isn't packed. Looks like you just stepped back in time to an ole time diner w seated counter, booths and fixtures. Food was hot, fresh and delicious.They have a great breakfast offering. Staff was fast and friendly. Accommodating to gluten free people. Will eat here again when in town. Gotta try dinner. Dessert cabinet looked delicious.

Hanna Pollard

Today was my first visit. I ordered beef and cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. I was shocked at how good it was! The flavor of each individual item was way better than other Mexican restaurants in the area. It tasted like fresh, homemade ingredient with love. My only disappointment was the chips are fried in the same fryer as flour tortillas and I have celiac disease; however, my server knew what to sub in my meal to make it work. Perfect hole in the wall spot and I will be back. Service was great as well.

Mr Robot Shop

The baked goods are delicious, beautiful and never left over at our celebrations~! Their gluten free options are always appreciated.

Hunter Dilday

My first experience eating in Waynesville and these people knocked my socks off. From the locally sourced meats and fish to the beer that’s originally brewed there. I tried the French onion alfredo and instantly fell in love. We had the pimento cheese skillet and loved every bite. Can’t wait until we can go back for lunch which they offer different items. Also gluten free options and if you ask the chef any allergies will be handled with care. Can’t wait to be back.

Carlos Fuller