11 delicious allergy-friendly restaurants in Birmingham

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Blueroot is always a good choice. (Madison Croxson / Bham Now)

Looking for allergy-friendly restaurants in Birmingham? We’ve rounded up 13 yummy places where you don’t have to sacrifice great food because of an allergy. Keep reading for the deets.

1. Original Pancake House

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Original Pancake House at Five Points South (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Original Pancake House has an entire menu dedicated to gluten-free diets. Get pancakes, omelettes, soups, salads and more. They can also accommodate nut allergies.

2. Frothy Monkey

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Checking out the Frothy Monkey yummy menu items. (Frothy Monkey)

Frothy Monkey offers beverages, snacks, sandwiches and more. Gluten-free options are marked on their menu, plus they have many items available for gluten-free substitution.

3. Real and Rosemary

Madison Croxson
Nothing like Real and Rosemary. (Bham Now)

Real and Rosemary is one of our favorite lunch spots in town. They offer a menu full of gluten-, dairy- and nut-free choices. Their charred carrots are the absolute best.

4. Ruby Sunshine

Ruby Sunshine brunch
Isn’t brunch just the key to your heart? Or should we say Ruby Sunshine. (Emma Johnston / Bham Now)

Ruby Sunshine does brunch unlike any other. Let one of your friendly servers know about your allergy and they’ll take care of you. They have entire gluten-free and vegetarian menus as well as dairy- and nut-free options.

5. Soho Social

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Soho Social in Homewood. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Soho Social has lots of options for every dietary restriction. Their delicious wings are gluten-free and their sandwiches, burgers and tacos can be made gluten-free.

6. Iron City Pizza Company

Iron City Pizza
Iron City Pizza 5 Points – 5 Meats. (Iron City Pizza Company / Facebook)

Looking for a pizza but have a gluten allergy? Iron City’s pizzas are all available in gluten-free personal-sized form.

7. Blueroot

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Health is on the menu! (Madison Croxson / Bham Now)

Blueroot’s menu is full of healthy and delicious options. Their Magic City Bowl is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan with spring mix, shredded cabbage, chow chow, cucumber, roasted tomatoes, pickled onions, almonds and a “BBQ” vinaigrette.

8. Another Broken Egg

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Pancake Trio Flight. (Another Broken Egg Cafe / Facebook)

At Another Broken Egg, you don’t have to miss out on an incredible breakfast just because of a food allergy. They have gluten-free pancake batter, lots of dairy-free dishes and will accommodate any nut allergy.

9. Yo Mama’s

Yo Mama's hot wing plate
YUM. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Nearly Yo Mama’s entire menu can be made gluten-free and their staff has specific gluten-free stations to avoid cross-contamination. Our rec: the classic chicken and waffles.

10. Bullet Coffee

Brook Highland
Muffins + coffee—the perfect pairing. (Bullet Coffee / Facebook)

Bullet Coffee has more than delicious coffee. Their homemade granola is gluten-free and they have a great selection of dairy-free and nut-free menu items.

11. Carrigan’s

carrigan's salad
Switch up your traditional caesar salad by adding blackened ahi tuna as your protein. (Carrigan’s)

Carrigan’s has delectable dishes, delicious drinks and so much more. Tell the staff about your food allergy and they’ll help you find the perfect option on the menu.

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Amber Curry
Amber Curry
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