Top 46 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Newcastle

Wren Wilder

The gluten free bun, vegan burger and chips are all at a high standard. Yum ☺️

El Taylor

No longer 100% gf as of April 12th 2025

Venessa Elliott

Great vegan gluten free variety. Sat in the window with friend on a cold winter day. Beautiful restaurant. Service was good but took a while to get food. Highly recommend you get a pot of hot water with chai so it last longer. Food was flavoursome. Yum. I'll be back.

Dominique

MID Overall, we had a mixed experience – some dishes were delicious, but several service and food issues kept the evening from being truly special. • Tasty mains: The lamb (with potatoes) was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. • Great gluten-free dessert: The gluten-free rhubarb dessert was a wonderful end to the meal – creative and flavorful. Areas for Improvement • Slow service for basics: Water service was slow, and one of our cocktails was forgotten until we reminded the staff. • Service slip-ups: A waiter dropped cutlery near our table, and we were almost served a drink in a chipped glass (caught just in time). • Table clutter: Unused wine glasses stayed on our table all night, which felt cluttered and unnecessary. • No dish explanations: Each dish was delivered with no description or introduction, leaving us guessing what we were eating. • Food quality issues: Some ingredients not fresh – the cauliflower salad had pomegranate seeds that tasted old, and a gluten-free zucchini flower appetizer had an off (fishy) taste. • Burnt dessert: Unfortunately, the churros we ordered came out burnt, which was disappointing, especially for a special occasion.

Jackie Wright

The service was brilliant but best for me was the perfect gluten free barramundi and chips with a beautiful dressing on the salad. Thanks team for a rare and special dining experience for me and my brother while visiting from Coffs Harbour.

Ravinder Mansfield

Fantastic option for anyone looking for Gluten Free options. With a coeliac in the family, we struggle to find somewhere decent to eat to accommodate both adult and kids taste. Staff were knowledgeable of GF requirements and they confirmed they have a separate fryer for GF food. Great location on the waterfront, service was lovely and the food was fantastic. My Cluck Norris burger was the best chicken burger I've had in a long time. My husband said the GF chicken schnitzel was great, and my son loved the Risk it for the Brisket burger too. My daughter polished off her kids meal in seconds, and said the fish batter was nice and crispy. Highly recommend and it will be our go to when down by the waterfront.

Nicola Feltham

Gluten free burger was pretty good!! The bun fell apart a bit, but the chips were coeliac safe, cooked in their own oil and were so good!

Paulina Mangano

Lovely, lovely family lunch, all our meals were so yum and assistance with the coeliac dining with us was exceptional. Our waitperson, sadly have forgotten his name but not his exceptional service, he shared his Spanish heritage when we we questioning correct prounouncation of an ingredient, anyway, he was fabulous, attentative and informative. Bravo Signalbox exceptional dining, we'll be back!

Kiara Edwards

Food is delicious with plenty of gluten free options!! Staff are super friendly too :)

Danielle Davey

Great food and very gluten free aware

Alison Greenwood

We really enjoyed our experience at Oh My Papa. The staff were very friendly and professional. The food was delicious and the servings generous. They accommodated my coeliac husband very well and without any fuss.

Tiarna Hammond

Look no further for your next bottomless brunch! The lucky team provided and looked after us spectacularly. So much food and Cuve Blanc with cocktail jugs to last your entire 2 hour booking. So accomodating to our celiac guest and provided free hand held fans to keep us cool while we had our brunch. Perfect for big groups for birthdays, hens parties… just anything you need! I would love to come back and do this again ❤️

Amy Upton

Came in for a gluten free brekky, had one of the keto chaffles and a coffee. Great coffee, yummy food and friendly staff. Will come back again when I can :)

Brittany Ellis

Catered for gluten-free. I really enjoyed the malaysian coconut chicken and the red smoothie. The only downfall i had was the wait time on the coffee and the burger my boyfriend got wasnt fantastic. I had finished my drink by the time my boyfriend got his coffee. Would have liked them to come out around the same time.

Rebecca Hall

Great to be able to get a gluten free vegan meal while out with friends who also found items on menu they loved. Beautiful presented and tasty!

Dave Gl

From the moment we stepped into APE, we knew we were in for something special, and it certainly delivered! This isn't just a meal; it's a truly immersive dining experience that tantalizes all your senses. The food here is simply excellent. While the portion sizes might not be overtly large, every single bite is packed with unique and exquisite flavors that leave a lasting impression. We needed a little guidance navigating the menu, especially with our dietary preferences (vegetarian and gluten-free), and the restaurant manager was an absolute gem. Their knowledge and helpfulness made our choices so much easier and more enjoyable. Among the many delightful dishes, the charcoal-baked sweet potato truly stood out – it was outstanding, a perfect blend of smoky richness and natural sweetness. Beyond the incredible food, the staff, especially our waiters, were lovely and attentive, adding to the warm and inviting atmosphere. We highly recommend APE to anyone looking for an unforgettable culinary adventure. It's more than just eating; it's an experience you'll want to relive!

Laura Nierengarten

Super tasty Spanish food with heaps of gluten free and dairy free friendly options! Staff were lovely too :)

Grace Connor

If I could give zero stars I would. Please read other comments/ reviews that were made recently and see that there are continuous problems with the value of the food but most of all the management. The woman who claims she is the manager has the most appalling attitude and poor organisational skills. Sitting my family which is inclusive of a Baby under 12 months next to the live loud music despite having a booking is not good enough. Giving my husband gluten even though I specified he is gluten intolerant is not good enough. When I asked to speak to the host she was shouting in my face She was the manager and had an awful attitude. I never asked if you were the manager. I asked if we could sit somewhere else! You are confrontational and the rest of the staff there were dancing around like it was their first day. We asked several times for various things and had a massive Wait time. If we were lucky enough that something was brought to us. Paid $85 for 13 bites of food. Save your money and go somewhere else. Newcastle has a lot of options that are WORTH it.

Randall Cameron

Ceoliac approved 100% gluten free indian goodness. Friendly and great food.

Patrick J

Fast, but maybe too fast? See pic. Tasty and full of flavour with a pretty good gluten free base.

Jules Carmichael

Thank you for making my grand daughter the best gluten free koragi chicken, it is so hard finding food for celiacs and the staff made the effort to ensure her food was gluten free, She said the food was delicious so thank you very much.

Brian Lefoe

Had a great breakfast, staff are very friendly and accommodating, good gluten free options.

Gabrielle Innes

Hands down the best Thai in Newcastle! We come back time and time again (mostly for takeaway because the location and open hours are so convenient). Great flavour, lots of fresh veggies and dishes with a good hit of chilli if that’s your thing. Also cater so well to dietary requirements - can easily suggest when having Gluten Free or Vego friends over. We love everything on the menu, but if we had to choose, our favourites include the curries, Pad Nam Prik Pao, Pad Sieu and Chilli jam fried rice with Moo krob. Delish!

Charlotte A

Great place for coffee, and food. Delicious food, just wish there were more gluten free options :)

Shelly

A beautiful venue with great food! Was really pleased to see plenty of gluten free dessert options including the delicious gf sticky date pudding.

Cat Scobie

These guys always look after me. I'm a coeliac and they are always careful. Super easy to order on the app or by phone and the food is amazing. Love the laksa and lad na so so much. I work nights nearby and I don't get sick of the food even though I eat it night after night. Highly recommend.

David Hall

Took my wife (celiac) and adult sons here last night. We were blown away by the staff who were both knowledgeable and friendly. The food was 5 star and very celiac friendly. It was the best we’ve experienced in years. We had the lamb shoulder, eye fillet, scallops and gnocchi. Perfectly cooked, just wow is all I can say. But the highlight was the whiskey. Everything on the shelves is available to drink. Finally ticked off some bucket list whiskeys that I’ve wanted to try for decades. If you’re looking for that something special then don’t pass this one up. 500 stars from us.

Caitlin Borham

Wonderful restaurant- food and service is top notch. Delicious wine selection. Great selection for coeliacs as well. Highly recommend.

Lucy Miller

Really nice special of salmon with a curry sauce. Really fresh, delicious and inviting. Not the fastest but when they're making fresh food I don't mind waiting for something worthwhile. Friendly staff and nice service. Accomodating of my celiac friend.

NiCole Rutherford

I attended my work Christmas party here last week and I was absolutely delighted with the amazing service. Our waiter took great care with my dietary needs making sure I could enjoy myself being vegetarian gluten free. Stuffed zucchini flowers were wonderful and they modified a curry for me for my main. Such a treat to have gluten free fries. I had a wonderful time Thank you.

Evelyn Spencer

Jocelle

Absolutely delicious, well executed food. Comfortable, classy, yet relaxed atmosphere (very comfortable chairs!) A reasonable range of gluten free options for the mains, although there are no starters labelled as gluten free so we ended up ordering a side of seasonal veggies as an alternative.

Roseanne Hogarth

Great place for lunch, with the family or friends. Lots of gluten-free options are available. The food is fresh and very tasty. Lovely staff, great views from the outdoor terrace.

Charles Crump

John M

Great meal and catered very well for a coeliac in our group. Thank you!!

Syidah Arnold

Great food, great waitstaff, great atmosphere. Huge variety of gluten free options. Duck fat potatoes was divine. Will definitely be back!

Jocelle

Joel & his team are friendly, community-minded people. We regularly use Cafe on King to cater for our team lunches and they provide delicious food at a reasonable price. They're also really accommodating for gluten free diets.

Janean Mc

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B Dodson

Their online menu looks very gluten free friendly so we drove half an hour for lunch to see completely different menus in the cafe, and when we asked if there was gluten free options the response was ‘kind of’ (not filling us with much hope of it being safe) after which they said there wasn’t even any gluten free bread. Cute place but very disappointing, please update your website :(

Joseph Ford

Maddie

From the outside it looks nothing like what you expect. Quite small, but the food and atmosphere were amazing. I'm coeliac and didn't get sick at all from the Curry Tonkotsu and Edemame. Orders can be done through a QR code.

NiCole Rutherford

A beautiful dinner last night with friends. It was delicious. Many vegetarian and Gluten free options. Easy to book, beautiful decor, friendly staff that did the absolute best they could. A great place to catch up with friends and enjoy some authentic Thai cuisine.

Nat W

Good range of gluten free options and knowledgeable of cross contamination. Food and service was amazing too!