Bistro at the Bijou Vegan is a dietary-friendly spot in Gay Street, Knoxville.
Bistro at the Bijou on Gay Street runs a dedicated vegan menu alongside the regular bistro service, anchoring vegan downtown Knoxville options.
Tip: Vegan plates available across all service times; the pre-theater menu has dedicated vegan options.
Address: 807 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
The Tomato Head on Market Square since 1990, Mahasti Vafaie's Persian-American pizza counter, runs vegetarian-forward menu of pizzas, sandwiches and salads.
Tip: The veggie sandwich and Mahasti pizza both run vegetarian by default; many vegan options available.
Sunspot on Cumberland Avenue, the UT Strip multicultural restaurant since the 1990s, runs a strong vegetarian menu including the sweet potato burrito.
Tip: Sweet potato burrito with black beans is the signature vegetarian plate; weekday lunch quietest.
Yassin's Falafel House at Marble City Food Hall, Yassin Terou's Syrian counter, runs a strong vegetarian menu with falafel, hummus and mezze plates.
Tip: Falafel sandwiches and hummus plates are the vegetarian standards; ask for all-vegetarian.
The Tomato Head offers gluten-free pizza crusts at both Market Square and Bearden locations, the long-running Knoxville pizza counter accommodating.
Tip: Gluten-free crust available on most pizzas; shared kitchen space, so not certified celiac-safe.
Sweet P's BBQ Uptown Corner on Tazewell Pike offers extensive gluten-free options across the smoked-meat menu, anchoring Knoxville's gluten-friendly.
Tip: Smoked meats and most sides are naturally gluten-free; ask about preparation for shared kitchen items.
Yassin's Falafel House at Marble City Food Hall, founder Yassin Terou's Syrian counter, serves halal-friendly Syrian and Mediterranean plates in downtown.
Tip: Owner-operator Syrian Muslim refugee; halal preparation can be confirmed at the counter.
