I consider myself a bit of a foodie, and that is a fairly new revelation. “New”, as in since I changed my diet back in 2013. And maybe that is because the term “foodie” wasn’t really tossed around until recently. Or maybe it’s because my relationship with food completely changed at that time. Either way, I’ve always loved food, and the more, the merrier. I came from a long line of fantastic cooks who lived for feeding people, but unfortunately, cooking and baking were never my specialty. I much preferred to consume the food or eat at my favorite local restaurants with my family.
Eating at restaurants with food sensitivities or allergies can be a very scary prospect. You have to learn which places are safe and are well-educated enough to be able to accommodate your needs, which is accomplished by a lot of trial and error, as well as word of mouth recommendations from others who have the same needs. To save you some time (and hopefully some stress), I have listed some of my favorite local eateries. New restaurants may be added as I discover them. Enjoy!
*Disclaimer: finding safe places to eat with food allergies/sensitivities is each person’s responsibility, and there are no guarantees that these places are safe according to your specific dietary needs. My goal here is to simply list some local favorites.
CoreLife Eatery
Address: 2330 Medical Center Pkwy E, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Website: https://locations.corelifeeatery.com/corelife-eatery-7db705c56fb8
Restaurant is gluten-free with the exception of their flour tortillas, and their sauces are all clearly labeled.
Juicy’s Wellness Cafe
Address: 2314 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Website: http://www.juicyscafetn.com
Vegan café that is well-educated on food allergies, so please ask when ordering.
The Juice Bar
Address: 804 N Thompson Ln #1J, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Website: http://www.ilovejuicebar.com
Fresh-pressed juice, smoothies, smoothie bowls, soups, and various other to-go items.
Boro Bowls
Address: 123 S Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Website: http://www.borobowlsmurfreesboro.com
Fresh smoothies, smoothie bowls, GF toast, snack items, coffee, all clearly labeled.
Blaze Pizza
Address: 2314 Medical Center Pkwy Suite 1-A, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Website: http://www.blazepizza.com
Gluten-free and vegan crust options, and employees change gloves when you tell them you have a food allergy/sensitivity.
Ginger Thai Bistro
Address: 536 N Thompson Ln Suite A, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Website: http://www.gingerthairestaurant.org
Full Thai menu and bubble teas; nearly every menu item can be made gluten-free.
Firehouse Subs
Address: 3 Locations – 2018 Medical Center Pkwy Ste A, 2445 Memorial Blvd Ste A, and 2854 S Church St.
Website: http://www.firehousesubs.com
They use Schar Brand gluten-free sub buns upon request.