Top 31 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Downtown Raleigh

Sitti

137 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Meg Cosgrove
Meg Cosgrove
Everything was wonderful. They were able to work with our food allergies without issue. They accommodated gluten free, nut free, and even a garlic free guest! Room is beautiful, staff was on top of everything, would definitely recommend.

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Gravy

135 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Caroline Gardner
Caroline Gardner
We had reservations so we were seated quickly. We each had a drink which was wonderful. Our server was kind, but we were given takeout boxes for our entrees and the check upon receiving our food without time to enjoy our meal. The gluten free options are limited, and the pasta was a bit of a let down.

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Centro

106 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Steph
Steph
I love popping in to Centro for lunch. Great, quick service, and reliably awesome food. The flautas and tacos are my favorites - and they even have a gluten free fried chicken taco which is so so good!

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Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe

7 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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AcaiPoke BowlsSushiSmoothiesAsianCoffeeAllergen FriendlyBreakfastBrunchDairy Free OptionsDeliveryLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian Options100% GFPet FriendlyKid Friendly

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Dawn Lineman
Dawn Lineman
Love that it’s completely gluten free I have celiac and anxiety when trying new places but my biggest concern was what to eat I chose the khalessi bowl and hot mocha omg soooo gooooo if you like clean juice you will love this my partner had avacado toast and couldn’t tell it was gf wish I lived closer

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Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

111 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
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Randy Earl
Randy Earl
This was my first visit to Bad Daddy's. I have Celiac disease, so gluten free options are extremely important to me, and it's a real treat for me to have a proper burger-in-a-bun rather than a lettuce wrap, even if it is a GF bun (they tend to fall apart without gluten to hold them together; no fault of the restaurant). My burger was delicious; I'll definitely come back when I need a burger fix. However, my review is mixed because I found the ambience lacking - the music was loud and of what I considered to be an obnoxious selection (personal taste, I know, but hey, it's my review). Also my menu was dirty, which was a real turn-off. A few customer-focused tweaks and it could be a five-star experience for me, but currently it's not.

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Taverna Agora Greek Kitchen & Bar

326 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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BrunchCocktailsDedicated GF FryerLunchDinnerOpen LateMediterraneanDeliveryOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Mike Marchetta
Mike Marchetta
Enjoyed it again and again. Service and food is still excellent!! 👌 definitely recommend. Sat on the rooftop again. Have also been inside. Inside is more lively and rooftop day or night is nice and calm more relaxed up there making it more comfortable. Also great for larger parties Staff: nice, friendly. Good service is super important. Food: we go here enough and it's always very good. More authentic and flavorful Greek food. We had this time The trio of all 3 spreads- comes with alot of pita slices (can get gluten free) which is great. Dinner : Chicken Mykonos (comes with pasta but substituted for rice) was delicious Also have had the Souvlaki Platters. Gluten free: Can substitue the pasta for rice. So if that's your thing you can make it work with many dishes. Price: for the quality it's worth it. More authentic and better ingredients Exactly what you would expect from a better experience.

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Five Star Restaurant

301 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Elizabeth Fieno
Elizabeth Fieno
Entrees are giant and the lettuce chicken wraps are the best thing on the menu. Super gluten free friendly

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PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails

400 Hillsborough St suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Swathi Vepachedu
Swathi Vepachedu
Absolutely love this spot for weekend brunches! So glad that the triangle a restaurant where most menu items can be made vegan. And their vegan and gluten free buckwheat crepes are stellar! Highly recommend!

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Longleaf Swine

300 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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R Sebeck
R Sebeck
One of our favorite places to take visitors to Raleigh! Great options, great atmosphere. I’m gluten free and always eat here confident that I won’t be sick afterwards! Our friends love the quick but delicious food, the option to sit outside, and the great location!

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Vic's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

331 Blake St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Liz F
Liz F
I don’t usually seek out Italian but I’m so glad I came here. It’s a family run place, with super authentic food and amazing staff. I got gluten free pizza and they also have gluten free pasta. Prices are wonderful.

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Morning Times

10 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Rachel Tatem
Rachel Tatem
Great place to meet up or have a business meeting. Not the most quiet but quiet enough. If you eat gluten the bagels are great. The coffee was good.

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Element Gastropub

421 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Andrew Voss
Andrew Voss
This place is incredible! If you’re in downtown Raleigh, you need to come check it out. The food is on point and it has a really cool vibe. Also, They have a good bit of gluten-free options.

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Little Native Coffee Co.

426 S Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Stacie Bliss
Stacie Bliss
The Littlest Tea Room, hidden inside Little Native Coffee, is an absolute gem!! My mom and I took my almost 5 year old daughter for tea on a Friday afternoon, and we had a wonderful experience! Our server, Carter, was very friendly and accommodating. I needed gluten free options, and was given scones, tea cookies, madeleines, crackers and spreads, and they were all delicious. The space is so unique and cozy, and the service is excellent — we will definitely be back!!

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Chhote's Restaurant

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Shanah Bell
Shanah Bell
We stopped into Transfer Food Hall while downtown hanging out. They had a lot of gluten free and vegetarian options for me. I decided to try the Palak Paneer and the Onion Bhaji (vegan) as an appetizer since I'd never tried them before. Both were delicious and and the portion sizes were huge! The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back again.

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Gringo A Go Go

110 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Shanah Bell
Shanah Bell
I've been here a few times (and done an in-depth review that Google has decided doesn't exist anymore for some reason) and really like it. They have a lot of gluten free and vegan options, especially as taco fillings. They offer vegan cheese, sour cream, rice and beans also. The menu is well labeled. I would've taken more pictures of it, but they were on my last review that has now mysteriously disappeared. So I'll have to add more menu pics when I go back again. Overall, I really like the food and the atmosphere there. Good choices for everyone in your party, no matter the dietary restrictions. So this is a place I'd highly suggest checking out if you're in the area. ***Update 5/22/25*** I took my daughter here for her birthday and we both really enjoyed it. I got the Red Chilaquiles with the vegan chicken, vegan cheese and vegan sour cream. I was told that this time, the only vegan meats that weren't gluten free were the carnitas and the beef. But it can change, depending on the sourcing, so make sure you ask each time if you require gluten free. My daughter got a chicken quesadilla and a beef taco. She really liked the beef in the taco and the quesadilla overall, except for the chicken. So are says next time she'll just get a beef quesadilla and combine the best of both worlds.

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Flour and Barrel

400 W North St Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Whitney Moseman
Whitney Moseman
Ate with my sister, Madison was the absolute best! She helped my sister out with her gluten allergy. Everything was amazing!

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Bittersweet

16 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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DJ B
DJ B
Had a lovely time here - the food was delicious and the drinks just as good. Loved the lemon lavender shot! A few more gluten free options would be awesome. We did have an issue with one of the staff being rude to one of our party who was running a bit late, which was a shame since the service had been amazing up until that point.

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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

328 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Shanah Bell
Shanah Bell
Always a good time. I wish they had more gluten free beer options, but at least they had a Glutenberg and a Green's. The nachos were pretty good and a great compliment to the late night trivia.

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Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

309 N Dawson St #1313, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Amelia Lyons
Amelia Lyons
Mulino is a fantastic dining spot and beautiful atmosphere! The food was excellent, and we appreciated their gluten-free pasta option. Our waiter, Taft, was outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and wonderfully engaging with our three kids. He truly elevated the experience. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for a great meal and excellent service!

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The Daily Planet Cafe

121 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Noël Lemen
Noël Lemen
Surprisingly reasonably priced, excellent quality food that was both kid-friendly and adult-friendly. It's simple fare- soups, wraps, and sandwiches, mostly, but all very good. There were also plenty of vegetarian options and while I didn't check, I presume also some gluten-free. The coffee bar was solid, and there were even some local brews. All in all, I was super impressed and so were the kids.

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Whiskey Kitchen

201 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Luke Stephens
Luke Stephens
Rate this a 3.5... not bad, but not awe inspiring. The menu is limited. If you are gluten free you basically have 2 choices. Food was ho hum. I got the BBQ sandwich (wanted the catfish but I didn't see the "after 5" fine print). It could have been a lot better. The sauce on it was flavorless and the Asian slaw just cabbage. Service was ok. Nice location and atmosphere but the total open format makes the room cold and noisy. Work on some tastier dishes and being more accommodating to alternative dietary needs. Wait staff needs to up their game a little on the personality front.

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LaGana

911 N West St Ste. 105, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Kirsten Currie
Kirsten Currie
Wow!!!! How do I describe my Wednesday night visit to LaGana? Perfection. We were treated with such care and the food was phenomenal. I had the Bradford burger because they said the meat is cooked more on the rare side (as opposed to the Textbook which is the thinner, smash burger style—my boyfriend got that and it was super good too). The combination of the blue cheese, sauce and patty was sublime. 👌🏼 For dessert we had the chocolate cake which was perfection. The man who made the desserts happened to be there and he was so sweet—he even let us sample some gluten free chocolate cake that he was preparing. Apparently they feature an Omakase once a month with like several courses and music etc. I will definitely try to make one of those! All in all I thought it was such a unique, fine-dining yet casual, heart-warming meals I’ve had in a while.

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Transfer Co. Food Hall

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Mairin O'Brien
Mairin O'Brien
This is the best food hall in Raleigh. Every single place has incredible food, and they're all very kind and helpful with food sensitivities. For gluten free food, I love the empanadas, yatai, and chhotes. Friends and family who don't have dietary restrictions have tried dumplings from bulbox, ramen and pork buns from yatai, and cookies and ice cream. All have been a hit.

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Dank Burrito

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Scott Kleist
Scott Kleist
They have gluten free fryer so nachos are possible for you gf peeps out there. Carne asada is tender and has a nice even slow spicy burn to it which I love.

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Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria

106 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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halizsmith1
halizsmith1
Cozy outdoor patio with great ambiance, delicious food with lots of gluten free options (thank you!), very attentive waitstaff, and great drinks for great causes 👍🏻 So happy to have found this little hidden gem, and I look forward to trying the menu downstairs at Centro soon as well!

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Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria

555 Fayetteville St Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
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Isaac Estrada
Isaac Estrada
Their barbacoa tacos are the real deal! If you like authentic Mexican food, this is the place for you. They have varios salsas with varying levels of hotness. There’s also optional cilantro and chopped onions if you want to add to your tacos but no limes. Plenty of gluten free options and Mexican sodas. Fantastic location and atmosphere.

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The Station at Person Street

701 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
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Rainer Zarzour
Rainer Zarzour
Matt did an excellent job with our gluten free order ensuring everything was correct and not cross contaminated.

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The Brass Tap

16 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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Brad Davis
Brad Davis
Our group of 6 enjoyed our Sunday night dinner. First a suggestion - when it is only half full inside, the TV volume should be turned down to a reasonable level. We could barely hear each other's conversation even when yelling while sitting at a round table for six. Far too loud. Now the good - Large beer selection, and the food was good, great service. Servers were very attentive and while they brought out the wrong flavor of wings, they fixed it quickly. Highly recommended. We enjoyed the boom boom shrimp, wings, regular and gluten free pizzas.

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