If you are craving some gravy biscuits or a greasy burger but you’re vegan AND gluten-free, it can be difficult finding the right restaurant. A gluten-free diet is an eating plan that excludes foods containing gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. Being a gluten-free vegan doesn’t mean you can never eat out again! There are more and more restaurants catering to this dietary need. This guide will help you navigate this amazing city’s vegan gluten-free options.
DISCLAIMER: While these restaurants contain gluten-free options, there is also a possibility of cross-contamination with other non-gluten-free items. Speak with your server or a manager to verify that your order is prepared with caution.
Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro
Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro is a dedicated gluten-free bakery and restaurant. This is the only restaurant on the list where cross-contact is not an issue. They offer vegan treats including cupcakes, donuts, biscuits, and bread. Their bistro menu has several vegan options from Steak ‘n Eggs (substitute portabella, add mushroom bacon and vegan cheese) to their take on Biscuits & Gravy with lightly toasted gluten-free vegan biscuits smothered in fresh mushroom gravy. Where gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free!
Vujee Vegan
In 2020, Vujee Vegan was created by Nikia Lightfoot. Vujee Vegan’s menu consists of all-vegan Southern comfort foods. Upon request, their vegan burgers can be made with a gluten-free bun. All burgers include BBQ kettle chips or waffle fries. Also, they offer their famous gluten-free chili and chili cheese fries served with their flavored sodas made without high fructose corn syrup. The Vujee Vegan food truck can be found on their Facebook and Instagram pages. Vujee Vegan is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi
At Oshi, they challenge themselves to not sacrifice quality for convenience! The beautiful inside is light and airy, with a calming modern design. Vegan and gluten-free dishes on the menu include the Green Zone Roll made of cucumber, carrot, mesclun salad, and avocado on top, and the Crunchy Garlic Tofu Bowl filled with garlic ponzu, chili silken tofu, crunchy garlic, chili oil, and scallion (option to add avocado). Oshi is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Mei Wei Asian Bistro
Mei Wei Asian Bistro (pronounced May Way) is a contemporary take on traditional Asian cuisine. They keep a vegan menu hidden behind the counter, just ask to see it. They offer starters, salad, and several gluten-free entrees like the Lo Mein Noodle with Tofu (no chicken, no oyster sauce, made with rice noodles). Mei Wei is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Sam and Greg's
Sam & Greg’s offers an eclectic indoor space and a galaxy upstairs with mini-golf in the downtown Huntsville location. Their Garden Pizza on gluten-free crust without mozzarella is loaded with black olives, green peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and fresh spinach. They offer seasonal vegan chocolate gelato. This is perfect to‑go, delivered by GrubSouth, or enjoyed at one of their two locations. Sam & Greg's is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Chef Will The Palate
Chef Will offers a variety of plant-based dishes and enjoys sharing his wisdom. He even offers gluten-free Roma Pasta. The meals are cooked to order and the menu changes to offer the freshest ingredients. Southern Living listed his restaurant as one of the five reasons to visit Huntsville. Chef Will the Palate is in a small kitchen trailer right out front of Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. Chef Will the Palate is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Viet Cuisine
This Vietnamese restaurant is located on Jordan Lane. Amazingly, most Vietnamese food is already plant-based. Vegan food is so common in the Vietnamese culture, you don’t have to sacrifice taste or flavor to go meat-free and gluten-free. The V4 is a great plant-based option; it is a mixed vegetable dish with tofu sautéed in lemongrass, chili pepper, onion, baby corn, bell pepper, and pineapple. They also offer the T5 Veggie Clay Pot with vegan broth. Viet Cuisine is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Another Broken Egg stands by their philosophy “Nothing Short of Right is Right.” Their menu includes a gluten-free section that has one vegan option: the Fruit and Quinoa Power Bowl with no honey-roasted granola-filled blueberry-infused quinoa topped with fresh seasonal berries, toasted coconut-crusted bananas, and a coconut milk drizzle. Of course, don’t forget the mimosas made with Wycliff California Champagne and Simply Beverages by the glass or pitcher: cranberry cocktail, apple pie, and orange. Another Broken Egg is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Fire & Spice Tex-Mex Smokehouse
Fire & Spice was established in 2015 as a food truck, but now has a storefront located in South Huntsville. The restaurant is a fusion of old-school Tex-Mex and new-age Central Texas Barbecue. They currently offer 5 vegan options, 2 of which are gluten-free including the 256 Nachos with tortilla chips loaded with pinto beans, rice, vegetable medley, spicy slaw, salsa verde, guacamole, and cilantro. The Cali Rice Bowl is filled with rice, pinto beans, sauteed veggies, corn salsa, hot salsa, guacamole, and cilantro. Fire and Spice is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Phuket Thai Restaurant and Sushi
Born and raised in Thailand, Chef Tukky at Phuket has been voted one of the Best Chefs in the Tennessee Valley. Phuket, located in Providence, knows that fresh ingredients are necessary for delicious food. They offer everything from the Yellow Tofu Curry, Almond & Cashew Tofu (add vegetables) to Sushi: Takwon Pickled Daikon and Kappa Roll Crisp Cucumber. Ask for their gluten-free menu and their team will happily adjust! Phuket is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Farm Burger
Everyone loves a good burger! Farm Burger doesn't disappoint with its variety of gluten-free beers, buns, and bread. The staff at Farm Burger is dedicated to locally sourced ingredients and catering to your dietary needs. Ask your server for a gluten-free menu. They cook all gluten-free items in separate ovens and fryers. Farm Burger is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Pane e Vino
Who's ready for a slice and a view? Located in the heart of Big Spring International Park is Pane E Vino! Pane E Vino has a variety of gluten-free items marked on the main menu. These items include special beers, pasta, and of course, pizza! Pane E Vino is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Cotton Row
Looking to snazz it up a bit? Look no further than Cotton Row. Many menu items can be modified to gluten-free. The staff here is very knowledgeable about which items can be modified and the caution in preparation. Consult with your server about which items fit your needs and they will be happy to assist. Cotton Row is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Oh Crêpe
This restaurant is located within Stovehouse and is a local gluten-free favorite. The batter for the crêpes is naturally gluten-free but as always, consult with the staff to ensure this. The majority of the menu items are, however, gluten-free! Take your pick of savory or sweet. We can't decide which is our favorite! Oh Crêpe is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Domaine South
You can find this restaurant located on the corner of Jefferson Street & Spring Street in Downtown Huntsville. Most known for their delicious charcuterie board options, they can also make any of their sandwiches on gluten-free bread from locally owned Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro. Domaine South is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Melt
If you’re craving a specialty sandwich, Melt is the place to go! Melt is located in the heart of Downtown Huntsville off Holmes Avenue. They can provide gluten-free bread options as well as lettuce wraps as a substitution. Melt is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Hound & Harvest
Hound & Harvest, located off Whitesburg Drive, has plenty of fresh and delicious ingredients put into their menu items. Dishes like the Killer Cereal Bowl, Southern Bowl, and Beet Salad are just a few of their gluten-free options. If you’re craving something a little bit sweeter they also plenty of gluten-free desserts. Hound & Harvest is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
Beezr
On their Brunch menu, you’ll find the Hot Tamale Supreme and Killer Cereal are not only gluten-free but vegan as well. You can pair these with plenty of their brunch-inspired specialty drinks such as the French Mimosa, Bloody Mary, or just a hot cup of coffee! Beezr is not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant and may contain opportunities for cross-contamination. Always consult with your server about your dietary needs.
There are so many restaurants in the Huntsville area that are accommodating to certain allergies, gluten being one of them. So ask your server before ordering and enjoy all the delicious cuisine in the Rocket City!
