I have a severe dairy intolerance, and finding good restaurants with dairy-free options can be a challenge. These are some of my favorites in Knoxville that either offer dairy-free menu items or are very accommodating to special requests.
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My favorite pizza of all time. The reviews don't lie and be sure to make your reservations a few weeks to a month in advance! Thankfully, A'dopo offers vegan (dairy-free) options, including vegan cheese.
A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
The menu is so unique and there are a number of dairy free options!
STIR
Farmacy is for foodies. And if you have a dairy allergy or intolerance, you won't feel left out here. Both brunch and lunch / dinner are fantastic! If you go for brunch, be sure to make reservations in advance. And if you go for lunch or dinner, don'...
Farmacy
Ruby Sunshine is a chain with an amazing breakfast and brunch menu. There are a few vegan / dairy-free items, or you can customize to make many items dairy free.
Ruby Sunshine: Knoxville
WokChow is one of my favorite Asian restaurants in Knoxville, for takeout or eat in. Menu items are easily customizable and the food is fast and fresh.
WokChow Fire Seared Asian
This BBQ joint has a high end feel and the food options also feel a bit elevated. I was SO impressed by how accommodating they are to allergies and intolerances.
The Humble Hog
This authentic German brewery looks like a castle! While the food menu isn't extensive, I am always able to find something to eat here. They even made me a plain pretzel without butter to keep it dairy free.
Schulz Bräu Brewing Company
The Tomato Head in Market Square has a more casual feel and the menu is more casual, too. It's fairly easy to eat dairy free here.
The Tomato Head
Point B has an ecclectic, seasonal menu that always impresses. Not everything is easily dairy free, but they are very accommodating to ensure my meal is dairy free.
Point B
Another Asian favorite. Sticky Rice is a popular spot that lives up to the hype, with loads of dairy free choices.
Sticky Rice Cafe
Yes. Waffle House. Believe it or not, some things on the menu are dairy free. My go-to order is the country ham, eggs, and hashbrowns. Unfortunately, the waffles are NOT dairy free.
Waffle House
I'm not always big on Asian buffets, but Makino Japanese Buffet is GOOD quality food, whether you get the buffet or order off the menu.
Makino Japanese Buffet
I'm so happy a Flying Biscuit Cafe is now in Knoxville! Unfortunately, not everything on the menu is dairy free, but there are a few vegan options.