Sunspot Vegetarian Menu is a dietary-friendly spot in The Strip, Knoxville.
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.
Address: 2200 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
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.
The Tomato Head on Market Square since 1990 runs vegan pizza and sandwich options across both Market Square and Bearden locations, with house-made cashew.
Tip: Vegan menu runs the same hours as the regular menu; cashew cheese pizzas tend to sell out fastest at lunch.
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.
