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The 5 Best Gluten-Free Lunch Spots in Swanage

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Updated May 2025

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The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro

The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro

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Buck Shore, Swanage BH19 2AW, UK

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Ben Miles

Fantastic seafood in a lovely pier-side location with views over the bay. Great cakes and well-catering for gluten-free and celiac guests, thanks to separate fryers.

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Seventh Wave

Seventh Wave

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Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL, UK

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James Woodford

Food and drink gem in Swanage. With the best views, undoubtedly, and the most varied and value for money menu in the town I have nothing but praise for seventh wave. Ok, it’s a cafe in style, you order at the bar and collect your own tap water from a plastic jug. But, it’s everything you need. The selection of lunch specials always includes dietary variety and something with real care for flavour which makes this a better time to visit than breakfast, which is admittedly very basic fare (investing in some high quality local sausages would seriously elevate the offering). Speaking of local, yes, there’s booze. Reasonable wines and an amusingly confusing draft combination: Dorset Gold (an ale) and Purbeck Gold (a cider). Ask for a pint of ‘gold’ to experience the lucky dip. Cake and a pint makes a great end to a walk up at the park, and these are good cakes. Not the dried up over-iced slabs of cafes-gone-by. Often there are too many to choose from, even if you’re gluten free, or vegan. Predictably busy on gorgeous walking days during the lunchtime rush but there’s usually room. Outside has much less of a canteen feel, so bring a coat.

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McAllisters

McAllisters

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26A Institute Rd, Swanage BH19 1BX, UK

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Got a take out baguette a few times whilst on holiday. Lovely food, great service and great selection of gluten free products.

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McKenzie's Bistro

McKenzie's Bistro

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45 Station Rd, Swanage BH19 1AD, UK

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Philip Porter

I am gluten free and when we come to Swanage I head straight here every year. Looking forward to visiting again For a week from 3 June. Hurray. Phil

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The Roof Terrace

The Roof Terrace

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1 High St, Swanage BH19 2LN, UK

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Alan burston

Lively rooftop sitting area with fantastic views of the Dorset coast. Food was very good and arrived quickly, gluten free options were available

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