Knoxville: Downtown Food Tour with Tastings and Guide
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The Tomato Head Gluten-Free Pizza is a gluten-free spot in Market Square, Knoxville.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Gluten-free crust available on most pizzas; shared kitchen space, so not certified celiac-safe.
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Address: 12 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
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.
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.
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.
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.