Disco Chicken hits No. 3 on global gluten-free ranking

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 19, 2026 — Disco Chicken & Donuts, a fully gluten-free restaurant in Knoxville, has been ranked the No. 3 gluten-free restaurant in the world on the review platform Find Me Gluten Free. The South Knoxville stall serves fried chicken, biscuits and donuts that are all made without gluten.

Dedicated gluten-free restaurants are uncommon, especially ones that fry food, because shared oil and surfaces risk cross-contamination. Disco Chicken's ranking has helped draw celiac diners from across the country.

For people with celiac disease, an entirely gluten-free kitchen removes the guesswork that usually comes with eating out.

Disco Chicken earns a top global gluten-free ranking

Find Me Gluten Free ranks restaurants based on user reviews, and Disco Chicken has gathered close to 400 ratings on the platform. The ranking shifts as new reviews come in; the restaurant sat at No. 15 in the world in mid-2025 before climbing toward the top.

Reviewers on the platform repeatedly describe the kitchen as a dedicated gluten-free space with separate fryers, which the restaurant also states.

A fully gluten-free menu of Southern comfort food

The restaurant says it is Knoxville's first fully gluten-free restaurant, with a menu of fried chicken tenders, chicken biscuits, smoked gouda mac and cheese, fries and house-made sauces. Its donuts rotate through weekly flavors alongside classics.

Disco Chicken serves the food in a disco-themed space, and every item on the menu is gluten-free, so diners with celiac disease can order anything.

Where to find Disco Chicken in Knoxville

The restaurant operates inside Kern's Food Hall at 2201 Kerns Rising Way in South Knoxville. It is open daily, with hours running later on Friday and Saturday, according to its listings.

Full menu and ordering details are on the Disco Chicken & Donuts website, and its ranking and reviews appear on its Find Me Gluten Free listing.

Source: Hospitalitycareerprofile.com