Top 42 Gluten-Free Vegan Havens Across Asheville

Matthew Weld

If you are GF, this is the place; everything is gluten-free. We happened upon the summer menu filled with fresh ingredients. Highly recommend the cheddar biscuits, the beet appetizer, the braised short ribs, finished with the chocolate torte. Unique selection of cocktails, and the wine menu is extensive. My glass of Malbec was very good. Service was attentive, personable, yet not always in your space. Highly recommend!

Iris Spik

My husband and I chose Strada for our wedding rehearsal dinner catering. Our wedding was originally the weekend of Hurricane Helene, but even amidst the chaos, the Strada catering team got in contact with us to communicate that their kitchen was down, and issued a prompt refund. When we rescheduled our wedding for June 2025, we reached out to see if they would be able to provide catering- this time, my husband was on a strict dairy, soy, gluten and egg free elimination diet. The Strada team worked with us to ensure he had a meal he could safely eat, and also worked to accommodate the vegetarians in our wedding party and my celiac disease. They clearly labeled every allergen, which made everything much easier when we served the catering at our venue- and the food was delicious. We were Strada fans before, but now we’re Strada stans! Highly recommend them for your catered event.

Iris Spik

My husband and I frequent Old Europe for their delicious cakes and coffee, so when it came time to pick a vendor for our wedding desserts, it was an easy choice! Abby helped us choose a variety of small cake flavors, and made sure each one was gluten free (I have celiac disease). She also walked us through customizing a larger cake for the two of us. Everything turned out beautiful, and our guests raved about how pretty and delicious our desserts were. Also of note- our original wedding was the day after Hurricane Helene. Old Europe made it super easy to reschedule for our new date!

Rocked socks

Bad food for the price. Only really good as a gluten free option, but even then it's still very expensive for what you get. Pancakes suck too.

Kimberly Davis

The best Gluten free breakfast around! I drive an hour to come here and I’m never disappointed

Barbara Gulten

We had salads and pizzas delivered for our large group one night. They were fast and efficient. Salads were fresh and delicious (Greek salad). The pizzas satisfied our cravings and went perfectly with the wine we had at home. Solid crust and ingredients. We had a guest that was gluten free and she was able to pick her option and enjoy a great pizza alongside everybody.

Ryan McDonald

I love this place. I've been here a few times and I like it more the more I visit. The food options are numerous for me (Gluten allergy) and I'm all about organic foods. They are also very conscious of allergies and accommodate accordingly. The staff is friendly and playful, too! They clearly care about the principles of this place. And atmosphere is nothing special, but gets the job done. 5 stars for sustainability though, with their steel cutlery and plates. Come check it out! Totally worth it.

Andy Smith

Gluten free bun could quite possibly be the best I've had yet. Burgers are amazing. Staff was helpful and careful with my gluten allergy.

Lauren Brill

We love this place so much! Everything we have tried has been so good, and we have tried almost everything on their menu.

Randall Johnson

Stopped in for breakfast on a Friday morning around 9am. Was able to be seated immediately. Our server Garrett was great. The food itself was just ok. Their Biscuit French sounded great but not that flavorful to me. Also had the two egg breakfast which comes with eggs, fried potatoes, and one biscuit. Bacon or sausage are add-on sides. Have gluten free options which is nice. The atmosphere was fairly plain but clean and comfortable. We were in the front room. The backroom looks more interesting with tables along the windows. The location is good near the Flatiron building on Wall Street. Convenient to walk to if staying downtown. I would try again but different menu items.

Ben Dubiel

Great food and service. Been many times but Cass was awesome today. A bit pricey for breakfast but nice to be able to bring my celiac wife.

Vann Bynum

Food was excellent, including the gluten free biscuits. The bacon and eggs were excellent. Seating is a little cramped.

Anita M. Purganan

So many GF options and I’ve never had any issues. Great food for all!!

Lyndsey Harrington

We had a great dinner at Addissae tonight. We ordered the vegetarian platter for two and everything was delicious. The staff were gracious and we had the pleasure of chatting with the owner after dinner. I was really pleased to learn their injeera was gluten-free, as well, since many restaurants use wheat blends. We’ll be back often!

Mike Scofield

We stopped in for an early dinner tonight. It was our first time at Nine Mile and needless to say, it was amazing. We brought some family from out of town, some with dietary restrictions, and they had plenty of options for gluten free/dairy free meals. I had the Kingston 12 (not pictured) and would highly recommend it! We will definitely be back!

Destiny

I am madly in love with this establishment. I talk nonstop about this place, having vegan and gluten free options that are very delicious. Dobra is such a traditionally raw beauty. :) I can't wait to make all my Asheville journeys mainly for you guys!

Amber Easterling

Had a wonderful brunch at Chestnut! The pimento cheese tater tots were amazing! I can’t wait to go back for dinner and try the fried green tomatoes! All gluten-free items are noted on the menu. The servers are very helpful if you have any questions!

Stephanie L

Always great food and service here. As a celiac, I appreciate the car and attention the team show to label my food and offer me substitutions for the items I cannot eat. Love the southern scramble and biscuit. A thank you to Joey for taking care of me today, and the sisters who often look after me at this location

Rhys James

Great cocktails, great gluten free food for coeliacs (highly recommend the Buddha bowl), and so good for veggies and vegans too! Cool atmosphere would hands down recommend.

Rachael Janson

Honestly, if you don't need gluten free then the food tastes good. But gluten sensitive and celiac please stay away. I got gluten and so so sick. The dish I had ordered was naturally "gluten free" and dairy free. Marked on the menu. The waitress seemed to acknowledge and act like they would be careful. Unfortunately, cross contamination happens here.

Kristen K

We love this pizza place! I always do the build your own pizzas, and every combination I've tried has been delicious. Great for those on a special diet too – their website is really detailed on all allergen info for all toppings and they are very careful about handling gluten-free pizzas. I usually order ahead on their app to save time.

Jordan Glover

We had the best meal and waitress today! Sooo much better than our Knoxville experience. Our server was very knowledgeable of our gluten free and dairy free options! Holly was truly amazing!!

Ian O'Shaughnessy

Potatoes were amazing! Food was great and they were so accommodating to my celiac 20/10

Olivia H.

Our lunch was delicious! The restaurant and city are recovering from the hurricane, so the menu was limited, but very tasty! We had delicious salad, sweet potato fries, the soup of the day, and a BLT wrap with slaw. The salad and fries were our favorites. Great gluten free options, and a nice cafe location with patio. The staff did a great job despite the challenges they are facing. Thank you Green Sage!!! We appreciate your service and delicious food for those with allergies and dietary restrictions 😊

MaryAnn Barnes

This is a great place!! We enjoyed our delicious burgers & fries at the huge outdoor seating area with our 2 dogs. Their gluten free bun was pretty good too. We then shared a piece of their gluten free carrot cake and OMG!!! We'll definitely be back!

Андрей Соколов

This was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. I had a misunderstanding with the waiter, but the way they handled it was beyond unacceptable. I specifically mentioned that I’m gluten-free, but they still brought me soup with gluten noodles. I assumed they would substitute it with rice noodles, as that’s a common practice in most decent restaurants. When the soup arrived, I politely informed the waiter that I couldn’t eat gluten and wouldn’t eat the soup, as I hadn’t even touched it. I asked for a replacement, but instead of accommodating my dietary restriction, the waiter rudely responded, “That’s your problem, you have to pay for the soup,” and then walked away without offering any solutions. The service was absolutely horrendous. They didn’t care about my dietary needs or the mistake they made. The staff here clearly doesn’t care about their customers at all. If you have any dietary restrictions, be prepared to be treated like it’s your fault. You’ll be forced to pay for food you can’t eat, and they’ll just shrug and tell you it’s not their problem before walking away. I will NEVER come back to this restaurant again. Avoid this place at all costs if you value basic respect and decent service.

LaDonna Hollifield

Just had an unforgettable meal at Gemelli’s in Asheville and had to share! If you’re craving authentic Italian—think house-made pastas, risottos, and desserts that taste like they came straight from Italy—this is the spot. The atmosphere is cozy and European-inspired, perfect for a date night or family dinner. Favorites from our table: the cacio e pepe, calabrian scampi, and the cannoli (seriously, don’t skip dessert!). The staff is warm and attentive, and they offer gluten-free options too. Bonus: prices are reasonable for the quality, and there’s plenty of parking. Highly recommend Gemelli’s for anyone looking for a true Italian experience right here in Asheville! 🇮🇹✨

Mike LaBarbera

friendly staff and food was great. i briefly mentioned it was my girlfriends birthday and they surprised us both with this. very nice. gluten free options which is a plus

Lorna Festa Hanson

A lovely spot in the vibrant and rebuilding Ruver Arts District. Great espresso and fabulous baked goods. Try the gluten-free macarons.

Michelle Jackson

They told me that they had celiac protocol and the food was delicious, the waitress showed me how they put it in on the receipt to reassure me and many people there I heard were asking about gluten-free as well. They said they have many people with celiac come through to eat there.

Sunny C

Absolutely loved the buffet so many options if you are a vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free. The ambiance is so cozy and service was on point. Loved the watermelon juice it’s at the bar.

Ashly Ulrich

Excellent! This was my first visit to Tupelo Honey, but so many people have told me how delicious their food is - and boy were they right! They have a great selection of menu items with plenty of choices for people who are gluten free. They also have delicious mocktails and a substantial bar menu. We went for brunch on New Year's Day, so it was probably more busy than it would typically be - but we only had to wait a short time before getting a table and enjoying our brunch.

Amber Easterling

A great lunch spot while visiting Biltmore Estate. GF items are marked. They don’t have a dedicated fryer for fries at this restaurant. The GF buns are homemade and are so delicious!!

Melissa Savage

The staff was friendly, the cafe had a nice atmosphere and was very clean. Very interesting, healthy dishes. Great vegan and gluten free options. WARNING: They don't season their food even half decently. Make sure to salt your food thoroughly before you leave if you get takeout, or have salt and pepper on hand at home. Also, for a "healthy alternative that doesn't even salt their food properly" place, the lack of a nutritional guide, or any kind of calorie information available is a huge letdown. This place ultimately fails to be perfect for health nuts, or for people who want food to taste really good. But it was still a decent experience with food that was good after liberal application of my own seasonings.

Dawn Holland

I bought a gluten free peach pie that was recommended to me by the staff, and it was tasteless and disappointing to serve to my guests.

Keith Hanlon

Nice setting and gluten free deserts

Jennifer Lane Photography

I absolutely love this drive-through coffee shop! Friendly staff, an assortment of gluten-free/dairy free pastries, delicious house made syrups, and most importantly, amazing coffee! The convenience of drive through is amazing too!

Josiah Kenyon

This is a great place to get a taste of Asheville and enjoy good southern cooking with a creative twist! I got the pork and WOW! I love honey and hot sauce, so this was absolutely perfect for me. With my gluten, dairy and sugar issues, there weren't a LOT of options, most things are fried (which my friends loved). But the pork was safe, fries, collard greens and a few other things.. just not a ton of options for my allergies. Cub took care of us and he was really efficient, cool, and made sure our waters stayed full (which was perfect cause we were dehydrated). They have a good bit of outdoor seating (shaded) and tons of space inside- along with a nice bar. If you're looking for a lunch or decent meal downtown, this is worth a stop! Spent about 30$ for a nice meal with 2 sides.

Stephen Hamby

They provided food for my sister's wedding reception. Food tasted great and met several dietary restrictions, and everything was marked clearly so there were no problems. Some of the best vegan and gluten free BBQ around. I will definitely eat at this place when I'm in the area again.

Kelsey Jones

This was the best vegan (and gluten-free for me) food I've ever had in my life! The fries were also the most well-seasoned and delicious bits I've ever tasted. I will for sure come back over and over again. Very friendly staff! I gobbled it up before I took a photo

Lauren Sunda

Amazing staff, drinks and super cute T-shirt’s. Gluten free bakery items are absolutely delicious! This is the place to go

Alieona Riley

Excellent quality food, my body always feels great after eating here. My partner and I are totally hooked. Everything we tried satisfies! We’re vegan GF so we’ve been getting the burgers on their sourdough and it doesn’t hurt my belly at all! I am highly sensitive to gluten. I do wish the would get gf vegan buns though. It’s also in a cute little location with shaded seating outside. Super grateful for an organic option in Asheville!! (Some of the other vegan spots in town, while tasty leave me feeling like poop because of bad oils and inorganic ingredients. ) if you want comfort food that leaves you feeling good, go to Zen Burger !!

charlotte moon

Pre-ordered for a work meeting and everything was hot and ready on time. People liked the Cheesesteaks including those who had the vegan option. Also pleased they have gluten-free rolls for the people who needed that. William at the counter was very helpful in making sure the special requests were correct. The only thing missing was a stack of paper napkins with the large pick up order. Would definitely go again.

Winston Miller

Small menu but wonderful selections. I got the street corn and really enjoyed it. I loved the the broccoli wings but I'm trying to decide if they loved me back because they are indeed very hot. But they were great. My wife got a burger on a gluten-free bun. (Unfortunately, that may not always be available. Hope that they make the choice permanent in the future.) I forgot what my somewhat picky son ordered but I saw he ate the whole thing. I did get a chance to steal some of his fries which were really good. Note that they offer 2 types of fries. We will definitely be going back even though they are on the other side of town. Staff was exceptional. Highly recommended.

Christopher Lupo

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