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Dean E. Smith Center

North Carolina Tar Heels · ACC · Chapel Hill, NC

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Not confirmed gluten-free yet. Check the label and your ticket access.

Celiac? Labels don’t show how food is made. Ask staff about cross-contact.

Bringing foodRules don’t say. Ask firstText the venue919-238-9894
What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

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I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

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Gluten-free near Dean E. Smith Center , 4 restaurants

Gluten-free near Dean E. Smith Center

For a meal before or after. Each restaurant's own menu marks gluten-free food. Ask each restaurant about shared fryers and cross-contact. Distances are straight-line from the venue. Checked October 10, 2026.

  • Merritt's Grill

    Sit-down · 0.8 mi

    Gluten-free bread option

    The food menu lists gluten-free bread as an add-on for sandwiches and boxed lunches, and the site lists hours of 7 AM to 4 PM, closed Sundays.

    1009 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    MenuDirections

  • Four Corners

    Bar & grill · 1.1 mi

    Gluten-free bun available

    The burger section says a gluten-free bun is available, and no other dishes are marked.

    175 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    MenuDirections

  • Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe

    Sit-down · 1.3 mi

    Dishes labeled gluten-free

    The menu labels many dishes vegan and gluten-free or gluten-free in words, and the site lists it closed Sundays.

    431 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    MenuDirections

  • Kipos Greek Taverna

    Sit-down · 2.7 mi

    Gluten-free symbol on the dinner menu

    The dinner menu PDF puts a gluten-free symbol next to dishes, and the site lists the restaurant closed Mondays.

    1800 E Franklin St #16, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    MenuDirections

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Is there gluten-free food at Dean E. Smith Center?

Not confirmed yet. This guide lists 1 food to ask about, such as Alpaca Peruvian chicken. Each still needs a check of its label, availability or ticket access.

Can I bring gluten-free food into Dean E. Smith Center?

The venue’s rules do not say whether food for a dietary need may come in. Ask before the game. The venue’s rule and who to ask

Can you bring food into Dean E. Smith Center?

Bringing food

Rules don’t say. Ask first

UNC's men's basketball gameday guide says outside food and beverage is prohibited at the Dean E. Smith Center. Two unopened water bottles of 20 oz or less per person, and empty drink containers, are allowed. The clear bag policy permits necessary medical items following inspection at entry gates but does not say whether that covers food. Call or text the GoHeelsFan Text Line at 919-238-9894 before you bring food.

The venue's rules do not say whether food for a dietary need may come in. Ask before the game.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Ask the venue

Text 919-238-9894 (fan text line; no allergen contact published)

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Fill in the date and your name, then copy it into a text to the number above. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Text the number above.

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Venue tips

  • Alpaca Peruvian Chicken (Sections 103, 113): the brand's allergen guide says its chicken is free of gluten. Ask how the stand handles it.
  • Clear bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", gallon freezer bags and small clutches are allowed; medical items are inspected at the gates.
  • Text the fan line at 919-238-9894 for game-day questions; Guest Services is across from Section 125.

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Researched October 10, 2026 from venue, team, and food-provider menus. Menus change by event, so check at the stand.

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