Atly Logo

The 5 Best Gluten-Free Lunch Spots in Ballater

22+

By Gluten Free Eats' gluten-free community

Updated Oct 2024

01
The Bothy Ballater

The Bothy Ballater

Gluten Free Icon

Celiac accommodating

43 Bridge St, Ballater AB35 5QD, UK

BreakfastLunchBrunchCafeDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyPet Friendly
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Fleur Capocci

Great place to eat if you're gluten free, even better if you're not. Also have vegan alternatives.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
GF options marked
02
Brown Sugar Cafe

Brown Sugar Cafe

Gluten Free Icon

Celiac accommodating

8 Bridge St, Ballater AB35 5QP, UK

BreakfastLunchBrunchCafeDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Holly O'Neil

Best for gluten free breakfast in Ballater! I had fried eggs, bacon and beans with gluten free toast, then the GF Cranberry Almond cake which was so delish. Tried the other cafe on the street and was turn away for asking for gf ๐Ÿ™„ but Brown Sugar Cafe were super accommodating and lovely. Plus dog friendly! And very knowledgeable about local walks. Deffo a great stop whilst youโ€™re in town - gluten free or not.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
GF options marked
03
Phoenix Chip Shop

Phoenix Chip Shop

Gluten Free Icon

Gluten-free options

Glassel Cottage, 9 Viewfield Rd, Ballater AB35 5RD, UK

LunchDinnerOpen LateTake AwayKid Friendly
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
George Klassen

Best gluten free fish and chips I've ever had! Friendly staff, and quick.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
GF options marked
04
Bridge House Cafe

Bridge House Cafe

Gluten Free Icon

Gluten-free options

1 Victoria Rd, Ballater AB35 5QQ, UK

BreakfastLunchBrunchCafeDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyKid FriendlyRestaurant
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Tricia Masson

Subjective? Perhaps but we were not alone in our experience today. My daughter met the mother of a family of six - eating by the window - in the Ladies who, bemoaning the cleanliness of the bathrooms, shared our thoughts on both the food and service. We did follow the lunchtime rush, admittedly, but there were no baked potatoes and little choice of vegetarian paninis. However, it was the attitude of the older woman which irked. My son is gluten-free and, eventually, it was agreed that they would make him up a panini/toastie. Happy to wait - but not that long - two paninis were brought (ยฃ9.95 each) on plates filled with non-descript crisps and the most basic of salads. The gluten-free one? Whoops! They made a mistake - after 15 minutes - and would make one up! Five minutes later, the same plate of cheap crisps and salad arrived with a tiny toasted sandwich - the END of the loaf? Filling? Apologies for pieces of chicken and bacon! To serve up THAT at a cost of ยฃ8! Aware of our feelings, it was clear that our table was avoided ... In summary? A bad day? Perhaps but the cost of mediocre food and service is prohibitive. Remember, we were not alone in our experience.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
GF options marked
05
Clachan Grill

Clachan Grill

Gluten Free Icon

Gluten-free options

5 Bridge Square, Ballater AB35 5QP, UK

LunchDinnerDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Mairi Brown

Lovely gluten free steak rolls

Gluten Free Menu Icon
GF options marked