40 Durham restaurants rated for coeliac, vegan, halal, kosher, and major allergens. Every tier backed by cited sources.
stockPure Vegan Cafe is a 100% plant-based kitchen. No animal products are used anywhere in the kitchen, making it structurally safe for anyone following a vegan diet. Every dish is vegan by default.
stockThe restaurant is vegan. Every item, from burgers and sandwiches to sides and desserts, is vegan by design, and a customer review confirms the food is vegan. For diners avoiding animal products, the ingredients do not require questioning.
stockThe menu uses 'gf' labels to identify gluten-free options, covering many dishes from starters to curries. Because the kitchen shares space with gluten-containing ingredients and no separate prep area is mentioned, anyone with coeliac disease should double-check with staff before ordering.
stockThe chain runs a gluten-free program with a designated prep area, fresh gloves and aprons, and several pizzas marketed as certified gluten-free, while the Durham location also says many pizzas can be made gluten-free. No dedicated fryer or separate kitchen is described, so cross-contact is possible. Call ahead to confirm practices.
The menu includes a dedicated Vegan section with six clearly labelled plant-based dishes. No information about shared kitchen equipment or cross-contamination practices is available; staff can confirm if strict avoidance is needed.
stockGluten-free options get a (GF) code. Dishes like the Chipotle Caesar and Bueno Bowl are labeled GF, but this is a shared kitchen with no mention of a dedicated fryer or prep area. Cross-contamination is possible. So it's best to talk to the staff about their handling practices.
The menu marks gluten-free options with (gf) codes. Items such as meats, chips, rice, and guacamole are all marked. However, the kitchen also handles flour tortillas and other gluten-containing foods, and there is no mention of dedicated fryers or separate preparation areas. Coeliacs should confirm cross-contact avoidance before ordering.
stockThe menu marks items as GF (gluten friendly) or AGF (available GF), but the kitchen is shared and some fried items use a shared fryer. Cross-contamination risk is real. Confirm with staff which items can be made fully gluten-free.
stockMenu items are clearly labeled GF, including the Coco Curry Bowl and Almond Brothers bowl. The Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is GF without crispy onion straws. But there's no mention of a dedicated fryer or separate prep space. Best to ask staff about cross-contact risk.
GF items are marked on the menu and can be prepared on request, but the kitchen is shared. Cross-contamination is possible. Staff should be asked about dedicated equipment before ordering.
stockThe menu marks several items as GF, but the kitchen uses flour for other dishes and warns that cross-contamination may happen. Everything is made from scratch, and diners are asked to tell their server about allergies. No dedicated equipment, separate preparation area, or coeliac accreditation is noted.
stockLimited information: we researched Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas across 11 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
Limited information: we researched Queeny's across 8 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
stockA few items are labeled gluten-free. However, the menu does not mention the kitchen's cross-contamination protocols, such as whether the kitchen has a dedicated fryer, separate prep area, or any other measures to keep gluten-free items safe from accidental exposure. The restaurant should be called before visiting.
stockLimited information: we researched PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails across 3 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
stockLimited information: we researched Parker and Otis across 9 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
Limited information: we researched Seraphine across 10 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
stockLimited information: we researched Durham Food Hall across 8 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
stockLimited information: we researched Little Bull across 7 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
stockThe venue's homepage mentions variety, vegan options, and value. Instagram photos show a Vegan Sloppy Joe Slider and a crispy FGT, described as "completely VEGAN." No details are available on whether separate equipment or procedures prevent cross-contact. Calling ahead to clarify is recommended.
stockLimited information: we researched Geer Street Garden across 7 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
stockLimited information: we researched Yonderlust Cafe across 9 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
stockLimited information: we researched Emmy Squared Pizza: Durham across 7 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
stockLimited information: we researched NYC Halal Eats across 11 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.