Restaurants identified as celiac-friendly are based on firsthand experience and feedback; these establishments are known to accommodate strict gluten-free needs and have safely served individuals with celiac disease. As always, guests with celiac disease and gluten intolerance are encouraged to inform their server of dietary restrictions when ordering to ensure proper precautions are taken.
Brunch/Lunch/Dinner
Firebirds
Celiac-friendly
What to order: We love their bacon-wrapped filet!
Notes: So many gluten-free, celiac-friendly options here! Even the mixed drinks are labeled gluten-free. The menu has all GF items marked clearly.
River Birch Lodge
Celiac-friendly
What to order: We love that you can have things that are fried (like their awesome french fries) and also enjoy dessert here (like their crème brûlée). Their salmon salads, pulled pork sandwich and penne pasta dish are also favorites.
Notes: Separate gluten-free menu. Gluten-free bread (including buns!) and pasta available.
Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro
Celiac-friendly
What to order: Several of the menu items can be made gluten-free or naturally come that way. Just ask your server.
Notes: Gluten-free items notated on menu. The staff are very helpful and take the proper precautions with celiac orders.
Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza + Craft Bar
Celiac-friendly
What to order: Any of their gluten-free pizzas are good, but we really like their Margherita and BBQ chicken pizzas!
Notes: Pizzas are cooked on a separate tray so there is no chance of cross-contamination.
Mellow Mushroom
Celiac-friendly
What to order: Absolutely ANY of their gluten-free pizzas! Most of their pizzas on the regular menu can be made on their gluten-free crust.
Notes: Mellow’s GF crust is crispy but not dry, unlike a lot of other gluten-free pizzas.
The Porch
What to order: The naked burrito bowl is unbelievable! Their tortilla chips are made from corn and for their taco selections, many can be created with corn tortillas if you ask!
Notes: Gluten-free items aren’t highlighted on the menu, so just ask your server for naturally gluten-free items.
Bakeries
Louie and Honey’s Kitchen
What to order: Their rice krispy treats, monster cookies, peanut butter energy balls and Nanaimo bars are naturally gluten-free and amazing!
Notes: Menu items change daily; follow them on social media to check out their latest gluten-free goodies!
To Your Health Bakery
Celiac-friendly
What to order: You have to try their oatmeal cream cookies and gourmet donuts. They also offer custom cakes and cupcakes for special events!
Notes: EVERYTHING in this bakery is gluten-free! They operate as a dedicated gluten- and peanut-free facility, offering a wide variety of vegan and top-8 allergen-free options, along with keto- and paleo-friendly selections.
Camino Bakery
What to order: Their gluten-free muffins, scones, almond horn and chocolate brownie are some of our favorites. And they even have gluten-free quiche!
Notes: They offer pre-order cheesecakes that are gluten-free (at no additional charge!) upon request. They also have many vegan items on their menu.
Copain
What to order: Macaroons, Oatmeal Cream Pies and Cream Puffs
Notes: This French bakery has soups and salads, too!
Must-Try Gluten-Free Menu Items
- Midtown Cafe: GF French toast
- Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden & That Place in the West End: Smashburger on a GF bun
- Cibo Trattoria: GF pasta
- Vintage Sofa Bar: Delicious cauliflower-crust pizza (GF) and wings
- Cilantro & Tacos: Birria tacos
- Miam Breakfast House– GF pancakes
- Finnigan’s Wake: Granny Smith chicken sandwich with GF bun
- Penny Path Café & Crêpe Shop – GF crêpes
- Bernardin’s– GF desserts
More Local Restaurants with a Variety of Gluten-Free Options
- Village Tavern
- Sage & Salt
- The Downtown Grille
- Spotted Cow Steakhouse
- Yamas Mediterranean Street Food
- West End Cafe
- Village Juice
- Milner’s
- Rooster’s: A Noble Grille
Whether you’re gluten-free by necessity or by choice, Winston-Salem offers a growing list of spots that make eating well both easy and enjoyable. From dedicated bakeries to thoughtful menus around town, there’s no shortage of local businesses rising to the occasion. If we missed any great gluten-free gems, let us know at bestofwinston@gmail.com—we’d love to check them out and share them with the community.