No meat, no gluten, no problem. Spots serving specialty food in Myrtle Beach
Anyone with a dietary restriction knows the feeling of hurriedly scouring the internet for a good place to have their next meal.
Being hungry and at a loss for a restaurant can put a damper on a Grand Strand vacation.
The Myrtle Beach area has an array of restaurants offering dishes that cater to specialty diets, as well as some that are completely dedicated to providing meals for those with certain restrictions.
For vacationers with dietary restrictions, this local guide aims to offer some safe dining options and help avoid the dreaded meal-search scroll. Here are five spots that offer options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free diners.
Kindbelly Cafe
Kindbelly Cafe prides itself on serving organic, non-GMO food that caters to various dietary needs, and offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian meal options.
The cafe offers kombucha on tap, fresh smoothies, and menu items like grain bowls, salads and colorful fruit-based bowls.
Kindbelly’s website states that the restaurant can cater to other dietary restrictions as well, but that meals are prepared in a shared kitchen with potential allergens. Diners should consult their servers.
Kindbelly Cafe serves breakfast and lunch and is located at 316 17th Ave. North in Myrtle Beach.
Arepa Spot
Arepa Spot is a beloved local restaurant serving fresh arepas and catering to vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diners.
The restaurant features vegan arepas and bowls, as well as gluten free empanadas and tequenos. Nearly every dish at Arepa Spot is made safely for those who eat gluten free, according to Atly, which rates it as “Celiac friendly.”
Arepa Spot is located at 3590 St. James Ave. in Myrtle Beach.
Bay Naturals Healthy Market and Kitchen
Bay Naturals is a restaurant and market in Myrtle Beach. They offer various vegan bowls, sandwiches, salads and more.
For those seeking a sweet treat, the kitchen also whips up vegan and gluten free bakery items like cinnamon rolls and cupcakes. According to Atly, the kitchen has a dedicated gluten free prep space with a low risk of cross contamination.
Bay Naturals is located at 7611 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
Lekker Eats
Lekker Eats offers breakfast, brunch and lunch with numerous vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.
The space features a dine-in cafe, market goods and specialty drinks. Lekker offers cereals, bowls, salads and more that vegan, vegetarian and gluten free customers can enjoy, served by a knowledgeable staff.
Lekker Eats is located at 3751 Robert Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach.
You Eat I Bake
You Eat I Bake is a completely gluten free, nut free, vegan bakery in Myrtle Beach.
The bakery specializes in allergen-free sweet treats, and nothing made there contains dairy, egg, sesame, soy or gluten. Diners with allergies or restrictions can indulge in their selection of cookies, cakes, brownies, cupcakes, doughnuts and more, without the fear of eating something they shouldn’t.
You Eat I Bake is located at 2834A Howard Ave. in Myrtle Beach.