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Whether you have celiac disease, are gluten-sensitive, or just prefer to eat gluten-free food, there are many delicious options to choose from in Asheville, NC. There are even a couple restaurants with certified gluten-free kitchens where you don’t have to worry about any cross contamination. Even if they don’t offer a complete gluten-free menu, most Asheville restaurants offer gluten-free options and gluten marked menus. Feature photo: BimBeriBon

Some eateries offer the classics sans gluten such as gluten-free pizza, gluten-free brunch, and gluten-free pastries and dessert. Many Asheville restaurants specialize in using local and regional seasonal ingredients to serve meals made from scratch, and that includes gluten-free options. Asheville breweries and cideries also have gluten-free pours on their menu. See our Asheville Beer Top 40: Breweries and Cideries

Best Gluten-Free Resaurants in and around Asheville

Elements Real Food

This locally grown Asheville eatery produces high quality, nutrient dense, organic “real food.” Enjoy a healthy breakfast or lunch from a variety of delicious menu items like cold pressed juices,… read more

This locally grown Asheville eatery produces high quality, nutrient dense, organic “real food.” Enjoy a healthy breakfast or lunch from a variety of delicious menu items like cold pressed juices, smoothies, sandwiches, soups and desserts. 233 South Liberty St.

Plant

This chef-driven, locally owned restaurant elevates vegan dining in Asheville with their picture-worthy dishes of delicious, scratch-made vegan food. Enjoy foods like smoked portobello, curries,… read more

This chef-driven, locally owned restaurant elevates vegan dining in Asheville with their picture-worthy dishes of delicious, scratch-made vegan food. Enjoy foods like smoked portobello, curries, ravioli, and even “queso!” Enjoy the patio in warmer months. Dinner only.  165 Merrimon Ave

Biscuit Head

This local hot spot offers handmade biscuit dishes, sides, a jam bar and even a gravy flight! They serve breakfast and brunch in a casual atmosphere with gluten-free biscuits and other options.… read more

This local hot spot offers handmade biscuit dishes, sides, a jam bar and even a gravy flight! They serve breakfast and brunch in a casual atmosphere with gluten-free biscuits and other options. They get busy, so plan ahead and arrive early! Downtown: 417 Biltmore Ave, Ste 4F 

Rosetta's Kitchen

Vegan and vegetarian soul food are at the heart of this downtown eater that serves lunch, dinner, and late night food. Rosetta’s is a local favorite with affordable, plant-based fare. 116 N.… read more

Vegan and vegetarian soul food are at the heart of this downtown eater that serves lunch, dinner, and late night food. Rosetta’s is a local favorite with affordable, plant-based fare. 116 N. Lexington Ave

Dobra Tea

Find your happy place at this authentic tearoom serving over 100 varieties of fresh loose leaf tea and herbs. Vegan and vegetarian menu includes robust salads, soups, gluten-free desserts and more… read more

Find your happy place at this authentic tearoom serving over 100 varieties of fresh loose leaf tea and herbs. Vegan and vegetarian menu includes robust salads, soups, gluten-free desserts and more. They have two locations: 78 N Lexington Ave in downtown Asheville and 707 Haywood Rd in West Asheville.

Posana

This contemporary, farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville’s historic Pack Square serves local, seasonal, and sustainable cuisine that is 100% gluten-free. Try one of their… read more

This contemporary, farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville’s historic Pack Square serves local, seasonal, and sustainable cuisine that is 100% gluten-free. Try one of their artisanal cocktails or choose a glass of wine from local vineyards. Enjoy dinner and weekend brunch! 1 Biltmore Ave.

Green Sage Cafe

A local favorite, this certified green restaurant nurtures the well-being of its customers through its fair-trade organic coffee and tea, organic beer and wine, natural and organic local food for… read more

A local favorite, this certified green restaurant nurtures the well-being of its customers through its fair-trade organic coffee and tea, organic beer and wine, natural and organic local food for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy fresh juices, sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee drinks and more. Look for the solar panels on the roof! 5 Broadway Avenue.

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