Gluten-Free Restaurants in Knoxville
Every restaurant below has been analyzed using real gluten-related reviews from the WiseBites community and Google. Ranked by WiseScore — our AI-powered rating that reflects how consistently well-reviewed each spot has been by gluten-free and celiac diners.
Top 24 gluten-free spots in Knoxville
Small Comforts Kitchen
3726 Sevier Heights Rd #102, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported that Small Comforts Kitchen is a completely gluten-free bakery with a wonderful selection of pastries, pies, and desserts. Guests mentioned that the bakery has a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and that the owner is dedicated to creating high-quality, delicious baked goods.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
The Humble Hog
312 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Analyzed 9 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 9 from Google Users. Reviewers reported that almost everything on the menu can be made gluten-free, including battered or fried items, and that the staff is knowledgeable about gluten-free options. Guests mentioned that the restaurant has a variety of gluten-free desserts and that the food is delicious.
Based on 9 gluten-related reviews
Tia’s Tacos
11071 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported that the restaurant has clearly marked gluten-free options, including homemade tortillas and a variety of menu items. Guests mentioned that almost everything on the menu is gluten-free, and a celiac guest noted feeling very safe eating there.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Dazzo's Pizzeria (Downtown )
710 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported great gluten free pizza crust, with some noting it was one of the best they've tried. Guests mentioned the staff was friendly, attentive, and took allergies into account when preparing food.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
The Tomato Head
12 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported a diverse menu with many gluten-free options, including sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and daily specials. Guests mentioned that the kitchen is happy to accommodate allergies or dietary requests and that vegan and gluten-free options are marked clearly.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Heidi's Bakery
4505 Greenway Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918, USA
Analyzed 9 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 9 from Google Users. Reviewers reported delicious gluten-free cakes and desserts, with multiple mentions of Heidi's ability to accommodate gluten-free needs. Guests mentioned that the gluten-free options were moist and tasted great, with no one knowing they were gluten-free.
Based on 9 gluten-related reviews
SmashCity Knoxville
211 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Analyzed 6 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 6 from Google Users. Reviewers reported the presence of gluten-free buns, a designated fryer, and staff trained to handle gluten allergies. Guests mentioned the restaurant is 'completely celiac safe' and has 'great gluten free options'.
Based on 6 gluten-related reviews
Emilia
16 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Analyzed 6 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 6 from Google Users. Reviewers reported the restaurant has gluten-free pasta options, including carbonara and risotto, and that the staff accommodated a friend's celiac allergy. Guests mentioned the gluten-free pasta was 'phenomenal' and 'you can't tell the difference' between it and regular pasta.
Based on 6 gluten-related reviews
Benefit Your Life Gluten Free Bakery & Cafe
10420 Kingston Pike suite g, Knoxville, TN 37922, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported a dedicated gluten-free facility with various gluten-free options, including desserts, sandwiches, and bakery items. Guests mentioned friendly and patient staff, with some noting that the facility is totally dedicated gluten-free, eliminating the risk of cross-contamination.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Carrabba's Italian Grill
324 N Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported that the restaurant has gluten-free options clearly indicated on the menu, and servers were knowledgeable about these options. Guests mentioned that the staff was attentive and helpful in accommodating gluten-free needs.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Potchke Deli
318 N Gay St #103, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported the restaurant has gluten-free options, including sandwiches and babka, and guests mentioned the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Reviewers noted the menu is clearly marked with gluten-free and vegan options.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
South Coast Pizza
1103 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, with 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported great gluten-free crust and pizza options, with some mentioning friendly staff and good service. Guests mentioned one instance of potential cross-contamination resulting in a tummy upset.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Kern's Bakery
2201 Kerns Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, with 0 from WiseBites Premium Members and 0 from WiseBites Members, and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported that Disco Chicken is entirely gluten-free and other vendors like Chicken and Donut also offer gluten-free options. Guests mentioned that the food hall has a variety of options, including gluten-free chicken, biscuits, and fries.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Pizza Inn
5420 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported a gluten-free crust option and accommodating staff, with some noting a new crust that is 'thicker and crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside'. Guests mentioned the owner is celiac and staff are trained on cross-contamination prevention, but one reviewer noted inconsistent information from staff about gluten-free dessert options.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Gourmet’s Market & Cafe
5107 Kingston Pike Suite b, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
Analyzed 9 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 9 from Google Users. Reviewers reported this restaurant has gluten-free friendly options, including gluten-free bread and a sizable gluten-free menu. Guests mentioned the staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is fresh and tasty.
Based on 9 gluten-related reviews
Little Bangkok
603 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934, USA
Analyzed 7 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 7 from Google Users. Reviewers reported the menu was marked for gluten-free options. Guests mentioned the staff was attentive and knowledgeable about gluten-free choices.
Based on 7 gluten-related reviews
Sergeant Pepperoni's Pizzeria - Bearden
4618 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
Analyzed 5 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 0 from WiseBites Premium Members, with 5 from Google Users. Reviewers reported the restaurant offers a gluten-free cauliflower crust and a gluten-free pizza crust, with one guest mentioning the crust was 'basically a cracker'. Guests mentioned the gluten-free options were 'delicious' and 'impeccable every single time'.
Based on 5 gluten-related reviews
Sticky Rice Cafe
100 Jack Dance St, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported a variety of gluten-free options, with some noting the staff's knowledge and accommodation of gluten-free diets. Guests mentioned the cafe has a family-run atmosphere and offers careful attention to dietary needs, but one reviewer reported getting ill from a potentially contaminated dish.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Mellow Mushroom Knoxville
2109 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported that Mellow Mushroom accommodates gluten-free diets, with several options available, including gluten-free pizza and a gluten-free brownie. Guests mentioned that the staff takes safety precautions to prevent cross-contamination.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Ruby Sunshine
37 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Analyzed 10 reviews, with 0 from WiseBites Premium Members and 0 from WiseBites Members, and 10 from Google Users. Reviewers reported a variety of gluten-free options, including a dedicated gluten-free menu, and some guests mentioned knowledgeable staff, such as Praha and Gretchen. However, one reviewer noted that they were out of every single gluten-free item on the menu during their visit.
Based on 10 gluten-related reviews
Bistro at the Bijou
807 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Analyzed 7 reviews, with 0 from WiseBites Members and 7 from Google Users. Reviewers reported a variety of gluten-free options, including labeled menu items and accommodating staff, with one guest mentioning the kale artichoke dip was tasty and another enjoying gluten-free white truffle fries and a vegan burger with a gluten-free bun.
Based on 7 gluten-related reviews
Little Caesars Pizza
2010 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Analyzed 1 review, 0 from WiseBites Premium Members, 0 from WiseBites Members, and 1 from Google Users. Reviewers reported that staff at Little Caesars made a gluten-free pizza in the back freezer with new gloves and utensils to avoid cross-contamination. Guests mentioned the staff was kind and reassuring about the safety of the food preparation.
Based on 1 gluten-related review
Taco Madres
2916 Knoxville Center Dr, Knoxville, TN 37924, USA
Analyzed 2 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 2 from Google Users. Reviewers reported the manager was knowledgeable about gluten-free options and took steps to accommodate them, with one guest noting the manager personally ensured the staff could make gluten-free dishes. Guests mentioned the restaurant has gluten-free options, including a taco platter.
Based on 2 gluten-related reviews
J.C. Holdway
501 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Analyzed 2 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 2 from Google Users. Reviewers reported that staff are knowledgeable about gluten allergies and will re-cook meals if cross-contamination occurs. Guests mentioned the menu has several gluten-free options and the staff is attentive to dietary needs.
Based on 2 gluten-related reviews
Gluten-free dining in Knoxville
Knoxville's food identity leans Appalachian and Southern, with a University of Tennessee crowd keeping casual, fried, and biscuit-forward menus everywhere downtown. Those are exactly the categories where cross-contamination risk runs highest for celiac diners. WiseBites surfaces which Knoxville restaurants have earned trust from gluten-free and celiac diners.
WiseBites was created because reading dozens of reviews to figure out whether a restaurant is actually gluten-free-friendly shouldn't be part of every meal. Our AI analyzes gluten-related signals from Google reviews and the WiseBites community, then summarizes what matters — cross-contamination practices, staff knowledge, dedicated prep areas — so you can decide faster.
Knoxville by the numbers: WiseBites has analyzed 0 restaurants in the Knoxville area, drawing from 0 gluten-related reviews across Google and the WiseBites community. All 63 analyzed restaurants are reachable across 3 pages, ranked by WiseScore.
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Common questions
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