Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Cape Town

Tamarin Morrell

Delicious treats that are allergy friendly and wholesome. My personal favorite is the gluten free ginger chocolate cake.

Pieter Sollitt

Amazing place. Gluten free and dairy and refined sugar free dream restaurant. Deli is also incredible. There is a new branch on Main road in Seapoint too.

Arianna James

This was our favorite restaurant in all of Southern Africa! My husband and I ordered almost every entree on the vegan menu (11 dishes), including their 3 course set menu with 3 sides (we're foodies!). Every single one was delicious and made with fresh, healthy ingredients. My favorite was the Defin Misir Alicha - a brown lentil dish. I am going to try to find a recipe to make it back home in America! My husband raved about every dish that was seasoned with Berbere. He ordered a cocktail (the Spice Ethiopian Tosgne) which he still talks about because it was so good (and he's very picky about his cocktails, since he's an unofficial expert mixologist). The service was exceptional. Our waiter (Linga?) was friendly and cheerful, prompt, personable, and respectful. The brief interactions we had with other waiters (and I think the owner) were all remarkably friendly. Our courses felt perfectly timed - neither rushed nor tardy. Our waiter even noticed that after the sun set, there were some mosquitoes near our outdoor table (we hadn't noticed) and was thoughtful enough to bring out some burning frankincense to repel them. It worked and smelled great! Everything looked and felt clean. The tables, chairs, plates, and decor all crafted an atmosphere that felt authentic, pleasant, and not overdone. They had so many options that we'd be comfortable bringing people there with all kinds of different needs - people who don't like spice or love spice, vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, dairy-free, whatever. It's very accommodating.

Stephanie Mohrmann

Amazing food! All gluten-free options! Even Twix dessert. Awesome Manager that remembered our names. Stephanie & Rob. Thank you!

Emily Moon

Amazing experience, the whole atmosphere was really good. Great food. Very knowledgeable about gluten free as well

Ian Smith

Gluten-free muffins are amazing. Wasn't expecting that. Coffee also very good.

Michaila Tyson

Having a gluten allergy I was super happy to find this place, as they have lots of GF options and seemed to take it seriously (not always the case in CT). Ordered online and selected GF option for both bread and flapjack. I also wrote a brief note in my order re the allergy. Food arrived and the bread wasn’t GF but only realised after a couple of bites. Long story short - food was nice but because of their slack outlook on GF (nothing was done regarding this) I couldn’t feel safe eating at this restaurant again. If you too have an allergy or intolerance, be mindful when ordering.

Beulah Quinn

Julia Immenkamp-Hill

Lazari – A little café with a big heart Lazari is one of those places that makes you feel instantly welcome – whether you're a local or just passing by. This morning, I met my sportgrouo friends there for a wholesome vegan breakfast: gluten-free Bircher muesli with dry coconut, blueberries and apples, a fresh carrot juice, a fiery ginger shot, and a warm, comforting cup of mesquite – now my favourite caffeine-free café-style drink. Usually, I’m not vegan, but with a retreat coming up tomorrow, I wanted to skip animal products – and this breakfast was just perfect to feel light and a little detoxed. And I normally don’t like almond milk, but here it was surprisingly delicious – smooth and satisfying. With its mix of small, cosy tables and larger ones for lively gatherings, Lazari offers space for connection and calm alike. And at the heart of it all is Linda, Michelle and her team who brings soul and sparkle to this beloved neighbourhood spot. I’ll definitely be back – to savour more flavours, support this sweet buzzing hub, and soak in the friendly, feel-good vibe.

Cole Harris

The food is some of the best I have ever had. we shared 2 lots of tacos & each had the brisket that melted in your mouth. I truly haven't had food quite like it before. The price is extremely valuable for the quality & location. The staff were exceptional, very kind & very knowledgeable. My friend is gluten-free and had plenty of great options available.

Christopher Walker

Kyle Kriek

Ordered a gluten free pasta for celiac purposes. Pasta was surved with sour dough bread on top of it!

Ricarda Miller

Had a really nice glutenfree pizza there for lunch. Got served super fast. Our waiter Lucy was amazing with my toddler and he got his own pizza dough to make his own pizza bread, which they then baked for him. Can recommend 100%. Thaaaaanks !

Nonya Bisnus

Great gluten free crepes

Mark Cresswell

Awesome gluten free options. Everything our table ordered was amazing!

Eddie van der Walt

tasty pizza! + gluten-free base option

Nicolett Holst

We were 4 diners. My daughter has Celiac disease so we specifically went to Maria’s because they advertised gluten free food. The food was amazingly good! But the manager was rude and abrasive, very dismissive when we asked for assurance that the food was prepared separately. When we got our starters, her gluten free starter was placed next to pita bread that was NOT gluten free, thus contaminating her food. When we pointed this out to the manager, he simply shrugged and left. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. And also apologetic about another table that was very loud, causing us to not stay for dessert because the noise level was simply too high! The only down side about the food was the baklava fingers we ordered as take away. They were vile! Tasted only of cinnamon. I’m Greek so I know how they should taste. Very disappointing dessert, don’t order that!

Kendra Simpson

Matthias B

As always in South Africa, very friendly and courteous staff. Very tasty food, gluten-free as well as “normal”. Absolutely nothing to complain about.

Shawn Bartlett

Christy Bradford

Elizabeth Pando

Timothy Tremaine

Karin Wheeler

Ocie Melchor

Nicola Hartzer

We had the Patatas Crujientes, the corn ribs, the beef birria and the chicken birria. All of it was extremely tasty. Cocktails also fantastic. Our servers, Arnold and Nigel were friendly and helpful. I am gluten intolerant and am therefore quite difficult to cater for, but Arnold was well informed and made sure to point out what I wouldn't be able to eat on the menu.

Maria Blevins

Gabriella Williamson

Incredible and pleasant experience! We had a friend with us who is gluten intolerant, and our waiter was so helpful and knowledgeable on all of the ingredients of the dishes, and how to ensure a safe meal. The food was delicious, and one of the best seafood dishes I’ve had! Highly recommend

Jo Richings

The food was lovely, especially the gluten free, vegan waffles! The service was very slow though.

Luis Burlison

Michael Bowen

April Shoemaker

John Clark

Mattias Storm

Very good burgers, a lot to choose from except burgers as well. They also have gluten free bread. Good service and we will definitely come back to this place!

OurTravelWanderlust

Great little cafe with pictures on the walls & delicious food. Gluten free options available.

Harold Pierce

David Villa

Brenda Gonzales

Hilda Peterson

Benjamin Perryman

Irene Blackman

Catalina Engstrom

Sidney Harris

Benjamin Salley

John Fincher

Miriam Rouse

Rachel Jobe

Anita Ung

Andrew Calloway

Cynthia Barker