Excellent cafe - felt very celiac safe. There is a sign by the till saying that they offer celiac food - the kitchen isn't completely gluten free but the staff were confidently able to tell us about the seperate prep areas and fryers. We also spoke to the owner of the cafe, who brought out our food, who confirmed that they had celiacs in their family. Also there was one counter of food on display that was dedicated gluten free, with salads and cakes. The staff on the till confirmed what hot meals were available to celiacs, and the food was good and came out hot. Very good experience overall.
As a person with awkward dietary restrictions due to coeliac disease and disablin allergies, I often end up either not eating at all because I don't feel safe, or chosing pan fried fish and a green salad without dressing while those around me are enjoying feasts.
Not so at Raupo, where first the waiter and then the cooks went out of their way to understand my needs and make sure they could adapt the meal I chose to both avoid any undesireable repercussions and also to delight me.
I am very grateful. Everything was delicious. The three people with me all raved about their meals, too, and I cannot praise Raupo enough.
Dangerous for Coeliacs – Zero Stars if I Could
I’m absolutely appalled by my recent experience at Haven. I requested a gluten free option due to not just dietary restrictions but the consequences of my allergy. Unfortunately my dietary needs were not taken seriously.
Within hours, I became very ill — something that only happens when I’ve been glutened. Either there was cross-contamination in the kitchen, or worse, they served me food that wasn't actually gluten free. In either case, it’s unforgivable.
Coeliac disease is not a trend or a preference; it’s an autoimmune disorder that requires strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. One slip-up can lead to days or weeks of recovery.
If you have coeliac disease or any serious gluten intolerance, I strongly advise you to avoid this place. They’re playing roulette with people’s health, and I wouldn’t trust them with mine again.
Use caution, and consider dining elsewhere where food safety and dietary restrictions are respected and understood.
Great service and amazing food. Stopped on our way back to nelsom hoping to get a gluten free pie. I had one of them on my last visit and i have to say that in the 20 years that i have been GF, that this was hands down the best Gluten Free pie I have ever had. Sadly they didn't have any so had a GF banoffee slice. Tasted amazing. Hopefully they make those GF pies again in the future as its worth the drive from Nelson.
A lovely lady on the street directed us to this gem of a coffee shop.
Lots of gluten free options, great coffee and a nice quiet atmosphere. Kid friendly :)
Good spot for dinner on a Friday night. No issue fitting us in despite being busy. Nice meals and attentive staff. My wife has to be gluten free, no issue at all.
2 Market Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
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Karin ROUSE
First time visit, very helpful and friendly staff. Catering for our gluten free diet, we ordered two pizzas they were delicious, we will definitely be back next time we are in Blenheim
Food was excellent and reasonable priced. (Eggs Benedict perfectly cooked with a tasty sprout twist.). Staff understood about gluten intolerance and were friendly.