Cajun Food 
Blue Orleans: This New Orleans-inspired restaurant is located on the Southside across from the Chattanooga Choo Choo. They also offer catering. The menu has several crawfish recipes, shrimp and grits, po boys, and several pasta options.
Check out their full menu here! 

Vegan 
Plant Power Cafe & Juice Bar: This East Brainerd restaurant has an expansive vegan menu offering burgers, salads, and sandwiches. They also offer a kids’ menu, gluten-free options, and a dessert menu with cheesecakes, ice cream, brownies, and cookies. They also offer fruit smoothies in addition to cold-pressed juices.
Check out their menu here! 
Chicken
Champy’s: Their locally known fried chicken stems from a Mississippi Delta family recipe. The restaurant's made-to-order chicken has earned them a slew of accolades. They have a selection of salads, full plates with delicious sides, family-sized portions, and hot tamales. 
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     If you are new to the area and looking for pizza, Chattanooga has plenty of options. Aside from chain restaurants, the city also has a good selection of small businesses to support that offer fresh local ingredients and laid-back atmospheres.  

Lupi's
Best Locally Owned
This pizzeria was the first in the city to serve hand-tossed pizza. They have a partnership with the Flying Turtle Farm to ensure local meat and vegetables. Another convenient option is a take and bake pizza to enjoy at home. They have a take and bake option for you to enjoy at home. Aside from Downtown, they have locations in Hixson, East Brainerd, Cleveland, and Ooltewah. 
Click here to check out the menu.

Mr. T's
Cult Favorite
This St. Elmo spot has been popular with locals and tourists for years. This place can get busy on the weekends, so plan accordingly. They make their own sauces and doughs from scratch and have a selection of fresh toppings, specialty pies, wings, and sa ...

Milk & Honey:


 This shop is located in Chattanooga’s North Shore neighborhood. They are known for their homemade gelato, but they have a generous coffee and espresso menu with several sweet variations like salted caramel and Nutella lattes. Their breakfast and lunch menu is served all day and offers vegan options.  



Mad Priest Coffee:




This shop opened recently in 2015 and is located on Broad Street. They offer coffee from South America, Africa, and Asia and have won awards for specialty coffee. They offer bulk items and a subscription service to enjoy their blends at home. The shop has breakfast, lunch, and salads and offers vegan and gluten-free options.  





Frothy Monkey:



This Nashville-based company has a location in Chattanooga next to the Choo Choo on Market Street. They have a high-quality menu, offering gluten-free options and a kid’s menu. They serve hot ...

     If you have Celiac disease, eating out is often difficult if not impossible. However, the growing awareness of gluten intolerance is pushing many restaurants and bakeries to offer gluten-free options. Chattanooga is no exception to this trend. Many of the restaurants in the area offer gluten-free options. The find me gluten-free website has rankings of the eateries that are Celiac friendly, and the restaurants below make the top of the list that gluten-sensitive diners recommend.

 

Tony's Pasta Shop
This restaurant has the distinction of having an impressive gluten-free menu where you can create your own pasta or build your own pizza, enjoy gluten-free bread service, and offers several special dishes. The food comes out flagged as gluten-free.  Some cross-contamination issues have been noted online, so if you have Celiac use caution.

Bantam & Biddy
According to find me a gluten-free website, this restaurant ranks high on having Celiac-friend ...