Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Whangārei

Mokaba Cafe

6 Quayside, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Ian Read
Ian Read
A warm and inviting cafe beside the city marina surrounded by a number of cafes and next door to a museum and short walk to the Kauri Clock Museum. Good selection of gluten free food.

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Bin Inn Walton St, Whangarei

75 Walton Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Cherie Campion
Cherie Campion
Awesome store. So much variety of bulk goods, gluten free and special diet raw ingredients. Range of candy and lollies including non traditional types. Dutch products, German equivalent of the English "Percy Pigs" (they move in/out of stock fast!!) Tidy clean shop and friendly accommodating staff.

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The Quay

31 Quayside, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Cherie Campion
Cherie Campion
Great food. Good gluten free options. Delicious cocktails. Lots of seating options. Nice bathrooms.

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Riverside Cafe

14 Quayside, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Dana Watkins
Dana Watkins
I love coming here as someone who has coeliac disease. There are lots of yummy gluten free options and even a gluten free menu. Thank you for providing a range for coeliac sufferers that includes more than lettuce and fruit!

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Dragonfruit Café

17 Robert Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Gary Steel
Gary Steel
We're usually in too much of a hurry when we visit Whangarei to take time out in a cafe but yesterday the conditions were right and we ducked in for a light lunch. We both loved this small, friendly cafe and especially the super-strong coffee. The oat milk latte was superb. We didn't have time to order one of their main meals (another time...) but chose from the cabinet: a taco wrap and a veg muffin. Each of these came with accompanying sauces and my wife commented on how usually 'vegetable muffins' means the tiniest sliver of vegetable matter amongst all the gluten, but at the Dragonfruit Cafe it was packed full of veg and very filling. My taco wrap was in two pieces and also very filling. I'm not a big fan of "fake" meat (in this case a kind of vegan mince) and I much prefer beans but it was tasty enough to meet requirements and kept me going all afternoon. I prefer a little more "zing" to my food and perhaps there could have been some lemon seasoning or a bit of spice, but perhaps my tastebuds were just having an off day. Regardless, highly recommended and I'm looking forward to trying some of the other menu items.

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Amici Italian cafe and restaurant

shop 13/69/71 Cameron Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Catherine Bosman
Catherine Bosman
I have recently found out that I’m gluten and dairy intolerant and a special thank you to the staff that assisted in making my food delicious. I’ve been there several times now and will go again 🙂

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BurgerFuel Whangarei

Unit 3a/8 Kensington Avenue, Kensington, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Monre Jameson
Monre Jameson
Im coeliac and this Burger Fuel is particularly good at allergies. Good vibe, busy but efficient. And of course, burger fuel quality

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Dickens Inn

J/71 Cameron Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Dana Watkins
Dana Watkins
Excellent friendly service from the minute we walked in. Really yummy meals and good gluten free options. Our visit was made even better by our fantastic waiter! Can't wait to come back next time we're in Whangārei.

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Astroboy NZ

69 Bank Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Peter Fredatovich
Peter Fredatovich
Went for a casual early dinner with a coeliac guest. The staff were so so friendly. They really made a great niggt. There were so many GF options, even deep fried, we may have over indulged. Might be a different vibe later in the evening, but for us it was a great night with tasty food and great service.

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Pita Pit

4 Port Road, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Fay Beazley
Fay Beazley
Beautiful gluten free wrap. Very tasty

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Suk Jai Thai Restaurant

93 Kamo Road, Kensington, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Sally Britten
Sally Britten
So good! Plenty of options for gluten free.

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Sabio Coffee

148 Lower Dent Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Alex Hannam
Alex Hannam
I love this Cafe! There's always a good range of cabinet food available for all tastes & dietary requirements. From traditional favs to indulgent treats including gluten / dairy free & even Keto 😋. If you're after a delish, yet nutritious snack/meal, give this place a whirl. Awesome coffee & smoothies too!

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Salt Cafe

4 Water Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Wen Jiang
Wen Jiang
One of those cafes opens early in town, had a vegetarian breakfast, and gluten free salted Caramel slice takeaway. They were delicious

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Benny's Sandwich Deli

71 Cameron Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Jeremy Masters
Jeremy Masters
Best sandwich of my life. Hard to find a good gluten free sandwich at the best of times, but this was amazing. Thanks so much!

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Essence Cafe

184 Bank Street, Regent, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Tina Millar
Tina Millar
We booked the cafe to host my parents 60th Wedding Anniversary on 17/5/2025. They catered for 40 guests. The venue was perfect. It had a great atmosphere and was ideal for mixing and mingling. The food was amazing and plentiful, with both standard and gluten free options available. Many guests commented on how good the food was. The service was outstanding. Very highly recommend this cafe.

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Quail Cafe

37A Russell Road, Kensington, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Christian Newman
Christian Newman
Amazing service, great food choices including lots of gluten free options and even a little play corner with toys for the kids. Thanks to the lovely friendly staff and chefs who made our brunch perfect 👌🏽

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Cafe Narnia

74 Kamo Road, Kensington, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Christine Finlay
Christine Finlay
Wifi didn’t even work. They cross contaminated my gluten free meal. Very disappointed.

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Pure Cafe

24 Kaka Street, Morningside, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Allister Gilbert
Allister Gilbert
Best Gluten free Brownie in Town, Thick, soft yum. Great coffee

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Fat Camel Cafe

12 Quality Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Dylan Karamaena
Dylan Karamaena
Expensive for what you get. Save your $5 extra for Gluten Free and just order a normal pita with no pita as that's all you get. Otherwise meat was good but salads nothing special.

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Pimarn Thai Restaurant

12 Rathbone Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Kari Grierson
Kari Grierson
My fave place to get Thai! Dine in or takeaway. Able to make lots of dishes gluten free. The pad Thai is the best I’ve had! Plus the pineapple juice is so yum. Staff always friendly and welcoming.

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Handsome Frog Gourmet Foods

23/25 Vine Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Robyn Carter
Robyn Carter
Everything in this lovely cafe / bakery looks and tastes amazing. Had a delicious steak and blue cheese pie. The filling was tasty, the best handmade pastry. The selection of sourdough bread made choosing a loaf to take home impossible so we bought two 🙂 An expansive sweet selection with many gluten free options. The owner was also a delight to talk with.

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Grand Thai & Indian Restaurant

2 Bank Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Will Miller
Will Miller
Such a great find. My family is gluten free and dairy free and can eat so much here. Last night we had south Indian food and Thai, which were amazing. Great dosa, indo-chinese and thai options, or mix them up. Honestly one of the best retaurants in Whangarei and well priced.

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No.8

31 Quayside, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Ravi
Ravi
Great atmosphere but that's where it ends. They put Gluten Free on most of the menu but only had one option that was actually Coeliac friendly. Do not recommend for people with actual dietary requirements.

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Split Bar & Restaurant

15 Rathbone Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Jacqui Knight
Jacqui Knight
Beautiful gluten-free menu. Everything was fantastic.

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Roost Restaurant & Bar

28 Bank Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Khib Kugler
Khib Kugler
Great gluten free options w/great food. Had the ribs, chicken wings and bok choy.

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Authentic Flavours Takeaway

34 Bank Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Moli Musto
Moli Musto
I would like to thank the owners of Authentic Flavours for being very kind and professionally food health safety conscious. Authentic Flavours can also cater according to dietary requirements. They made sure the celiac safe food dish masala dosai is all separately secured and stayed warm. We trust Authentic Flavours when it comes to celiac safe. We absolutely enjoyed the masala dosai and the gluten free okra curry was delicious. Your dishes are all always tasty and we will definitely dine in one day. I will also bring a group of ladies to dine at your place as the food is always amazing. Thank you again for filling us up with mouth-watering food and your lovely warm hospitality.

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Milk & Honey

533 Kamo Road, Te Kamo, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Kim Slemint
Kim Slemint
Stopped in for an early lunch. Food was great. Vegetarian, Gluten free options and great coffee. Service was great and our kids liked it.

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Aqua Restaurant and Bar (In the Hundertwasser Art Centre)

81 Dent Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Shondell
Shondell
My family had a really nice brunch here! The menu is pretty inclusive with lots of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. I forgot to take a photo of my meal for the review but I got the vegan spiced mushroom dish and it was so nice! I also had fries with vegan aioli and a flat white with oat milk - also really good! The service was a little chaotic being very busy and a relatively new cafe, so even the staff are still learning what the menu items are - but everyone was super friendly.

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The Wayward Italian

48 Riverside Drive, Riverside, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Harena Fraser
Harena Fraser
Matthias fed 170 of our guests for a 40th on Saturday. He was prompt, easy to deal with and his pizzas were absolutely delicious. There were so many comments about how great they tasted. He made continuous pizzas for almost 3 hours. Everyone was well and truely full and he left a stack of boxed pizzas for later in the evening. We needed a few gluten free options and that was simple and easy to sort and they were made hot for the guests when they arrived. He was reasonably priced, highly recommend him and we will definitely have him back to cater future events. Thank you so much for making the night smooth and easy.

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Pizza Fusion

Unit 1/460 Maunu Road, Maunu, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Morgan Hannah Ross
Morgan Hannah Ross
Gluten free pizza available here

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Little Bamboo Asian Eatery

12 Vine Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Kim Slemint
Kim Slemint
This small eatery is a great place for a quick lunch. Our kids really enjoy it, and the owners are very kind. Food is tasty and fresh. They accommodated vegetarian /gluten free with their fried rice dishes.

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Oh My Pho

84 Cameron Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Morgan Hannah Ross
Morgan Hannah Ross
Best pho I’ve had in so long ! This place is a great place for a casual date Highly recommend the pho beef and slow cooked special and the salted iced coffee!!! You can get this as a combo for $30 ☺️ Love that this place is available in Whangarei for gluten free / celiac people ! The spring rolls are yummy too.

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Shiraz Haveli Indian Restaurant Indian Sweets & South Indian meals

58 Walton Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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A Jaya
A Jaya
This is our favourite Indian restaurant! Been coming here for a few years now and never had a bad meal or service. The staff are hardworking and always helpful especially when our party has had dietary restrictions (gluten, dairy). The food is authentically Indian and really tasty. Absolutely recommend the Masala Dosa and the thali either with chicken korma or lamb rogan gosh. Hubby loves his spicy food and the chef is very accommodating to prepare his meal 'super spicy'. Bonus, they are extending their sweets menu ; reminds us of the sweet shops in India. Thanks so much, Shiraz Haveli. We will be back very soon!

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Flames Restaurant, Bar & Coffee Shop

8 Waverley Street, Onerahi, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Colleen Donnelly
Colleen Donnelly
Friendly staff, delicious scones & muffins, good coffee, light & airy. They do a good range of cabinet good including gluten-free, as well as meals off the menu. All food looks very tasty. Usual prices. Plenty of parking, very clean. The only possible drawback is the lack of character as it is in a traditional hotel, and there is nothing that can be done about that. Definitely recommend for relaxed visit inside or outside on the terrace.

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Morningside Fish&Chips

45B Morningside Road, Morningside, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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ash cart
ash cart
Amazing food, even let me bring in my own gluten-free bun to use for the burger. Will definitely be coming back!

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Kafé

52 Riverside Drive, Riverside, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Raewyn Hodgson
Raewyn Hodgson
Wonderful place to soak up the atmosphere beside the water with family, friends, or some alone time. The staff are so happy and welcoming to everyone. Always have a chat and a laugh. I love the gluten-free muffin and their many new creative hot drinks they serve.

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Kensington Tavern

3 Kensington Avenue, Kensington, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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Barbara White
Barbara White
The food ,service and atmosphere was awesome had a friend who has celiac and she was very impressed with the food service and atmosphere also we had a group of about 20 people

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DeLuca Cafe

6/8 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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Jody Clark
Jody Clark
We stopped in for a quick snack while visiting Whangarei, the vegan, gluten free muffins were delicious. Staff were lovely.

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