Whether it’s a personal choice or a requirement to handle Celiac Disease, a lot of people are looking to eat gluten-free these days – and navigating a menu on the spur of the moment can be tricky.
We paired our own research with reader suggestions to come up with this guide to gluten-free restaurants in Chattanooga – so you can always be prepared to pick the perfect plate.
The Rosecomb, 921 Barton Ave.
All of the dishes at the quaint NorthShore spot either are or can be made gluten-free.
Urban Stack, 12 W. 13th St.
Reader Victoria R. told us that soon after she was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, she was relieved to hear that Urban Stack was well-rated by the gluten-intolerant community. She said she’s had consistently good + safe experiences there. Plus, the burgers are “locally legendary,” she said.
STIR, 1444 Market St.
This Southside spot has gluten-free offerings on its brunch, lunch, and dinner menus. We recommend trying out the oysters or deviled eggs.
Taco Mamacita, 109 N. Market St.
Start off with apps with gluten-free chips that are available upon request.
Bluegrass Grill, 55 E. Main St.
The vast breakfast menu has several gluten-free options + check out the available pastry choices.
Community Pie, locations vary
Upgrade your pie to a gluten-free crust for an extra $1.
Elsie’s Daughter, 1404 Rossville Ave.
Half of the menu items are gluten-free or can be made gluten-free upon request.
Southern Squeeze, 1301 Dorchester Rd.
This superfood kitchen’s menu is gluten-free, including the toasts that can be made with gluten-free options.
Tupelo Honey, 1110 Market St.
Tupelo Honey has gluten-free bread available upon request for their 10 different sandwiches.
Bitter Alibi, 825 Houston St.
Bitter Alibi’s menu has several items labeled gluten-safe, which their menu states “implies that the item is inherently gluten-free by nature OR contains less than 20ppm per the FDA’s standard.”
Cashew, 149 River St.
This all-vegan restaurant also offers numerous gluten-free dishes and desserts, such as gluten-free donuts, nachos, jackfruit tacos + Thai loaded sweet potato. We suggest the jackfruit tacos. They are seriously to die for.
Bantam and Biddy, 728 Market St.
Bantam and Biddy has various dishes on their menu that are denoted “gluten-free,” and also has dishes that can be reworked, such as making their buttermilk pancakes gluten-free vanilla pancakes. The fried chicken tenders might be the best in town.
Public House, 1110 Market St.
Public House has lunch and dinner menus that highlight the dishes—or specific ingredients within the dishes—that contain gluten so you can steer clear of foods with gluten, or rework a dish to fit your dietary needs.
Vibrant Meals, locations vary
This meal prep service makes items without gluten + has locations on the Southside and North Shore. Try the turkey-stuffed peppers.
