The Lover’s Bite is a welcoming gluten-free restaurant in Clayton, North Carolina, designed for guests who want food that feels both safe and satisfying without sacrificing flavor or atmosphere.
Located at 424 E Second St, Clayton, NC 27520, United States, this restaurant brings together the comfort of a casual neighborhood spot with the energy of a trendy dining destination.
With a strong 4.50-star rating from 31 reviews, it has already earned the trust of customers who appreciate a place where quality, convenience, and care come together.
Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed brunch, settling in for dinner, or enjoying a solo meal, The Lover’s Bite offers an inviting setting that makes dining out feel easy and enjoyable.
What makes The Lover’s Bite especially valuable is its focus on flexible, customer-friendly service. Guests can choose from kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, or dine-in, making it simple to enjoy a meal in whatever way best fits the day.
The restaurant is known for fast service, which is especially appealing for lunch breaks, busy evenings, or anyone looking for a quick bite without waiting long. On the menu, customers can expect comforting options alongside coffee and alcohol, creating a balance of everyday favorites and more relaxing dining moments.
With a bar on site and a reputation for brunch and dinner, The Lover’s Bite offers more than just a meal — it creates a place where guests can unwind, enjoy great food, and feel well cared for from start to finish.
Accessibility is also a clear priority, with a wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance that help make the restaurant more welcoming to all visitors. Payment is straightforward and convenient, with credit cards and debit cards accepted.
For anyone seeking a gluten-free restaurant that combines thoughtful service, dependable convenience, and a lively yet comfortable setting, The Lover’s Bite stands out as a place that delivers on both taste and experience.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Lover's Bite
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
street tacos made on all-corn tortillas, topped with cilantro & onion, served w/lime, red sauce & green sauce
street tacos made on all-corn tortillas, topped with cilantro & onion, served w/lime, red sauce & green sauce
lightly battered & fried garlicky kosher pickles, served with peppery ranch
housemade queso, topped w/chorizo, shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños. served w/tortilla chips
pan-seared shrimp tossed in bang-bang sauce served over garlic-butter rice. sriracha honey drizzle, two (2) blistered shishito peppers
crispy fries piled high with philly cheesesteak, shredded cheese, chopped bacon, jalapeños. Substitute Philly Cheesesteak for short rib for $2 more
seven (7) all-white meat fried chicken bites tossed in your favorite flavors. Served w/ranch or blue cheese
fried chicken, hot honey, kosher pickle, on grilled sub roll. Served w/slaw
fried chicken, mayo, kosher pickle, on grilled sub roll. Served w/slaw
corn-crusted fried chicken, Madame's marinara sauce, shaved parm, cheese blend, fresh basil, served on grilled garlic sub roll
philly-style cheesesteak, peppers, onions, on a grilled sub roll. (add jalapeños for extra bite!)
buttery grilled cheese w/braised beef short rib, pepper jack, swiss, sharp cheddar, on sourdough-style gluten-free toast. (add jalapeños for extra bite!)
Mojo pork, smoked ham, kosher pickle, brown mustard, swiss cheese on a buttered gluten-free roll
chopped grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese, creamy caesar dressing
1/4lb beef patty with your choice of toppings, served w/voodoo fries
1/4lb beef patty on a grilled bun, served w/voodoo fries. CURRENT OFFERING: Parm Burger - Madame's Marinara - 3-cheese blend - Parmesan Cheese
housemade creamy tomato bisque, fresh basil, served w/half garlic bread grilled cheese
steamed white rice, filipino-style pork tocino in honey glaze, fried egg, scallions
fried rice, crispy honeyfire chicken, Laotian chilli crisp, scallions.
steamed white rice, korean-style beef, fried egg, black sesame, shaved carrot, scallions
bone-in crispy fried chicken, Belgian-style waffle, maple syrup
slow-braised beef short rib, served w/your choice of side
voodoo-seasoned french fries, served w/sriracha mayo
white american, cheddar, on toasted sourdough-style bread
all white meat popcorn chicken bites served w/fries
bacon, egg, cheese, gluten-free bun, voodoo homefries
voodoo homefries tossed with chorizo, bell peppers, onions, topped with two eggs your way
2 eggs, choice of bacon -or- maple sausage, buttered toast, voodoo homefries
eggs your wat on toasted English muffin, smoked ham, hollandaise, topped w/paprika & parsley, voodoo homefries
omelette w/bacon, jalapeño, cream cheese, cheddar, voodoo homefries. For extra flair, top your omelette w/hollandaise
3 eggs, ham, bacon, bell peppers, onions, scallions, served atop voodoo homefries, creamy sriracha drizzle
3 eggs w/your choice of toppings, voodoo homefries. Choose scramble or Omelette
french toast, topped w/strawberries & powdered sugar. Served w/bacon -or- maple sausage
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Hear from our valued guests
Best food in Clayton area hands down. ❤️ Better than many of the gf options in Raleigh! Love having so many options on the menu as someone with Celiac. Plus my husband who eats gluten also loves the food here!! You cannot tell that it’s gluten free, it’s that good!
Food is amazing and so flavorful! You would never know it’s gluten free
Just found this place a few weeks back. Ive stopped in multiple times since because my options are so limited having Celiac. They have outstanding GF bread and fried chicken. Two things that are exceedingly difficult to come by. Also, wicked nice. Wanted my thoughts on a new dish. Best GF place I have been to in the greater Raleigh area. Please support if you happen to be near Clayton! The connected bar is great too. I just got a Tea while I ate....The bartender was very skilled and kind. Has a cozy vibe that you can sit with your laptop in during the day and just have NA beverages.
I have had Celiac Disease for over ten years and my biggest hurdle is finding somewhere to confidently eat at where I won’t get sick. When I heard about Lovers Bite, I was pleasantly surprised and excited to hear that their entire food menu is gluten free. I went twice, back to back, this weekend and DIDN’T get sick. Also… the food was PHENOMENAL. If you have to eat gluten free, you know what it’s like even buying gluten free stuff from the store; it can be hit or miss.. not the case with the food they serve here. The first day I had the grilled cheese sandwich which was juicy and divine; I couldn’t believe the bread slices were actually sized like “normal bread.” My fiancé doesn’t have to eat gluten free but he ordered one too and LOVED IT. When we went back today, I got the mambo shrimp pasta and my fiancé got honeyfire lotus… also phenomenal meals. We will definitely be back and don’t mind driving the 50 minutes to get there. Staff are all super friendly as well, in the bar and out at the food truck. To the owner, thank you for making such a magnificent place exist. ❤️
As someone who doesn't have a choice about eating gluten free, it is nice to have a place where I can order from the whole menu. The selection of gluten free food at this place is comparatively stellar. Sandwiches, pasta, and fried goods are all things that are hard to come by at dedicated GF establishments. The food is tasty. The service is friendly and they partner with Elixer VI if you'd like to stay around and socialize. I'm sure I'll drag my friends here at some point. I would definitely suggest for people searching for safe gluten free takeout near Clayton.
Tried this place for the first time tonight, as my daughter and I are both celiac. Blown away. We had the honeycomb chicken sandwich and boneless wings. Soo good and we are so excited to have a new exciting option so close by!
Obsessed with this place. I prayed for quality food to come to Clayton, and the fact this is all gluten free is just a bonus. My husband gets the Philly Cheesesteak and it’s one of the best he’s had, he’s not even gluten free. Their boneless wings are amazing, and the Caesar salad with the crust chicken is awesome. The pastas are also great!!! Fried pickles slap too. So happy they came to Clayton!!!
This place has been posted on the Facebook GF Gang page so I decided to try it out. Let me just tell you that their fried chicken sandwich with hot honey is one of the most amazing things you will ever put in your mouth. A lot of people were talking about how amazing Beasley‘s honey and chicken gf sandwich was when it came out and this completely blows that out of the water!!! And the sandwich is a good size too, this picture shows just one half of it. Both my mother and myself are GF and from North Raleigh so it’s a good little hike to get there but we both agreed that it is well worth the drive. The loaded fries with braised beef were amazing too and they are working on getting their GF certification but you still don’t have to worry about cross contamination because the entire truck is 100% gluten-free! And as you can see in the pictures, even though The Lover’s Bite Food Truck is technically a separate entity, you can even eat inside the Elixir VI, which is a super cute bar with amazing looking drinks and super comfortable little seating areas! I will be back!
The food was some of the best gluten-free I’ve ever had. The portion size was extremely generous and they also catered to my other food sensitivities without making me feel weird.The menu is quite extensive with something for everyone , even someone as picky as me. The owner was personable and kind. We had drinks that were super good , can recommend the Rose75 great tasting and a great value for money. The whole experience was one I am eager to repeat.
Had the best experience at The Lover's Bite today! After recently finding out I have Celiac, it has been difficult finding safe options when going out. Here, they had such a wide variety of options, and the hot honey chicken sandwich I got was amazing! I will definitely be back. I can't recommend enough 😋
Common questions about The Lover's Bite
The Lover's Bite is located at 424 E Second St, Clayton, NC 27520, NC 27520, United States.
The Lover's Bite has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 31 customer reviews.
The Lover's Bite features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
The Lover's Bite features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Lover's Bite features the following highlights: Fast service.
The Lover's Bite features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Lover's Bite features the following offerings: Alcohol, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite.
The Lover's Bite features the following dining options: Brunch, Dinner.
The Lover's Bite features the following amenities: Bar on site.
The Lover's Bite features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
The Lover's Bite features the following crowd: Tourists.
The Lover's Bite features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
The Lover's Bite features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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