Where to Eat Gluten-Free in Atlanta
Written by Joey Weiss & Lexi Sullivan
Let’s address the elephant in the room…what exactly is gluten? And what foods are gluten-free?
According to the Mayo Clinic, “gluten is a protein found in certain grains, such as wheat, barley, [and] rye.” Some of the most common foods containing gluten include bread, pastries, pasta, cereal, soy sauce, and beer. That list may include many of life’s greatest joys, but just because somebody can’t eat gluten doesn’t mean they can’t find some lovely foods to eat.
Fortunately, Atlanta has a wide list of restaurants offering gluten-free options that will knock your socks off, whether you can eat gluten or not.
1. Arepa Mia
10 N Claredon Ave, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
If you’ve never had an arepa, they’re a South American delight: crispy and cheesy white corn cakes, often stuffed with all sorts of tasty fillings, and they taste even better than they look. Due to the cornmeal flour, arepas are indeed gluten-free! You can also pair this with a gluten-free side like plantain chips and tostones (plantains that have been fried, smashed, and fried again). Just make sure to confirm your arepa fillings are gluten-free.
2. 2BWhole Gluten Free Bakery
42 Milton Ave, Ste B, Alpharetta, GA 30009
If you’re a glutton for gluten, you may think it’s impossible to enjoy a pastry or other baked good that’s gluten-free. Alpharetta’s 2BWhole changes that narrative, serving a killer lineup of gluten-free pastries, desserts, and savory dishes. Start your day right with their breakfast items like Stuffed Egg & Cheese Biscuits and Vegan Cinnamon Rolls, or end it with a bang with pies, cakes, muffins, and cupcakes.
3. E Ramen +
1110 W Peachtree St NW, Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30309
Ramen might not seem glutinous, but the noodles are often made with flour. E Ramen + in Midtown lets you enjoy their robust and savory broth with gluten-free noodles so you can slurp away without a care in the world.
4. Flower Child
Multiple Locations
With a name like Flower Child, you know there’s plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, but there’s also plenty for a gluten-free eater to enjoy. Some of them you probably expect to be gluten-free, like their Italian Chopped Salad, loaded with greens, veggies, chickpeas, and a Calabrian chili vinaigrette, but a few are a bit more surprising, like the Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese with white cheddar and parmesan.
5. Fritti
309 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Pizza is one of the most popular foods containing gluten, so it has understandably also become a common target for gluten-free gastronomy. Fritti serves a fantastic pizza with a myriad of toppings, and you can get any one of them with gluten-free crust!
6. Hell Yeah Gluten Free
900 DeKalb Ave NE Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30307
Who said being gluten-free means you can’t enjoy a donut? Alejandra Luaces was inspired by her own allergy and love for baking to open the door for patrons of all dietary restrictions (if any at all) to enjoy some of life’s greatest foods, like donuts, biscuits, scones, pies, cookies, and more. Everything at Hell Yeah is gluten-free, not to mention dairy- and nut-free, and you surely won’t miss their absence once you taste these treats.
7. Metro Fresh
931 Monroe Dr Atlanta, GA 30308
Metro Fresh is a go-to spot for light yet hearty fare, and many of those are gluten-free. The menu is ever-changing, but you can kick off your morning with treats like Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes or Organic Hot Maple Quinoa, and enjoy a lunch of items like Vegan Butternut Squash Soup, Garden Veggie Caprese, or Apple Cider Marinated Kale Salad.
8. The Salty
1050 Howell Mill Rd #101, Atlanta, GA 30318
The Salty, with locations all over the Southeast, specializes in donuts, coffee, and good vibes. While the latter two generally don’t contain gluten, The Salty has a specifically gluten-free donut to check all the boxes. The Chocolate Chip & Sea Salt Donut is a baked chocolate chip cake donut with a cocoa glaze and topped with pieces of chocolate chip cookies and Maldon sea salt. It’s sweet, it’s salty, and it’s free of gluten!
9. Souper Jenny
Multiple Locations
Souper Jenny has an ever-changing lineup of soups, salads, and sandwiches, some of which are gluten-free and some are not. One mainstay of the menu, however, is My Dad’s Turkey Chili, a warm and comforting dish that is so balanced and flavorful that you won’t even realize it’s gluten-free until you’re staring at your empty bowl.
10. Recess
99 Krog St NE Suite P, Atlanta, GA 30307
Recess serves up a hodgepodge of healthy salads and bowls that are not only delicious but filling as well. Many of their best menu items are gluten-free too, like the Harvest Moon (spring mix, kale, cauliflower, cabbage slaw, citrus red onion, and a sesame pumpkin seed mix with turmeric pepper vinaigrette), La Vega (spring mix, avocado, roasted corn, black beans, citrus, red onion, cherry tomato, and corn tortilla strips with a chipotle crema), and the Dirty Bird (multiple rice options, quinoa, roasted sweet potato, broccoli, marinated kale, and slow-cooked shredded chicken with a sweet chili sauce). With bowls as fun as this, you’ll feel like you’re playing at recess!
11. Bantam + Biddy
1544 Piedmont Ave NE Suite 301 Atlanta, GA 30324
Almost all Bantam and Biddy items are gluten-free. Each item on their menu has a ‘GF’ at the end to indicate that it is gluten-free. All of their fried options are gluten-free, which is a huge win!
12. Mediterranea Restaurant & Bakery
332 Ormond St SE ste 101, Atlanta, GA 30315
Alright, all my celiac people out there, Mediterranean is one you can go and feel safe with what you eat! Mediterranea in Grant Park is a charming Mediterranean bakery and restaurant where everything is gluten-free. They have Turkey Feta Meatballs, GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA, and gluten-free and vegetarian lasagna. Even the pizza dough and focaccia they sell! It’s 100% Gluten-free except for a couple of beers behind the bar!
13. BarTaco
Multiple Locations
Bar Taco makes eating out easy with their gluten-free tacos, tortillas, fish tacos, tortilla chips, rice bowls and more. Not to mention, if you let your waiter know you have food allergies, they are highly respectful.
14. Egg Harbor Cafe
Multiple Locations
This delicious brunch place has a gluten-free traditional breakfast, which includes two eggs, Potatoes, fresh fruit, and your choice of meat. They also have an entire gluten-free menu with options like cinnamon roll, toast, pancakes and more. You get to experience all those gluten-free breakfast and lunch items that you cannot eat out anywhere anymore.
15. The Iberian Pig
Multiple Locations
The Iberian Pig is a high-end Spanish tapas restaurant open for dinner only. They offer delicious gluten-free options, and accommodating any other dietary restrictions is no problem. They offer a variety of menus to help you enjoy eating out again. The Iberian Pig makes gluten-free dining feel indulgent and effortless.
16. Farm Burger
Multiple Locations
The name is exactly what to expect: a 100% grass-fed burger. Farm Burger has gluten-free buns; however, make it aware to the staff that this is a part of celiac to eliminate risks of cross-contamination.
17. Cultivate Food and Coffee
455 Legends Pl #872, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Cultivate Food and Coffee is a trendy Atlanta brunch spot serving up gluten-free pancakes, toast, and bagels with style. It’s a great place to treat yourself, just be sure to chat with the staff if you’re sensitive to cross-contamination.
18. Burtons Grill & Bar
3330 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Burtons Grill & Bar is a polished-casual chain where virtually anything on the menu can be made gluten‑free thanks to rigorous allergen protocols. They have fryers in the kitchen dedicated to gluten-free diners, as well as separate plates to indicate which dishes are gluten-free, allowing managers to bring them to the table. Diners rave about their decadent GF focaccia, calamari, burgers and mac & cheese.
Editor’s note: Last edited October 2, 2023, and now updated July 30, 2025. These restaurants are not numbered in any particular order.
