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.
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.
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!
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.
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 🙂
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.
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.
148 Lower Dent Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
Accommodating Gluten-Free
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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!
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.
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 👌🏽
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aqua Restaurant and Bar (In the Hundertwasser Art Centre)
81 Dent Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
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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.
48 Riverside Drive, Riverside, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
3 Kensington Avenue, Kensington, Whangārei 0112, New Zealand
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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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