
They have an eclectic mix of globally-inspired dishes, including both American fare and authentic Ethiopian food.
Vegan Community Kitchen ⭐️ – As the name implies, this is a purely vegan restaurant. Sipcha – This boba tea shop offers a range of dairy-free milk alternatives for their tea drinks. Mission Market – This is a popular spot for dairy-free acai bowls, smoothies, and coffee drinks. Common Grounds – This local coffee shop offers oat, almond, coconut, and soy milk alternatives for their coffee, lattes, frappes, and smoothies. Their chicken is made without dairy, gluten, and soy, and they offer several dairy-free entrees, sides, and sauces. They offer allergen information for dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free guests, and there really is something for everyone. Alpaca – This is a local chain of Peruvian rotisserie charcoal chicken restaurants. ⭐️ = Restaurant is either dairy-free, has a dairy-free menu, has dairy-free labels on their menu(s), or lists top allergens with menu items. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys. For large chains with locations throughout the state, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We’ve listed these recommendations alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. Photo from BimBeriBon Dairy-Free North Carolina: Recommended Restaurants & Shops #ROLLED ICE CREAM CHARLOTTE NC UPDATE#
We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure. We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state.
It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations ( send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). Last Update in September 2023! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in North Carolina that are friendly to dairy-free diners.