We are visiting from the Gold coast and as soon as we sat down we said we wish there was a place like this at home. The atmosphere, decoration, music was very cool. Amazing service, friendly staff (Shina).. the food was.. INCREDIBLE!! I couldn't fit any more in but wanted to. We ordered bao buns, eggplant, tofu, fried rice.. I am gluten free and vegetarian, and the menu is so accommodating to dietary.
Coeliac gluten friendly.
Dined here a week ago when visiting Canberra. It was an amazing dining experience catering for gluten free needs. The whole restaurant is totally gluten free - wow! The waiter was superb and gave us very good suggestions for ordering our share plates. The live piano music really added to experience and ambience. The food was outstanding and a real treat for everyone in our group, but especially so for the Coeliac diner.
Loved the decor. Loved the staff. Loved the music. Loved the food.
Even if you don't require gluten free, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Had a really great experience. Staff were very friendly and understanding of celiac requirements and made all the necessary efforts to avoid cross contamination. My daughter is highly sensitive and had no reactions after visiting SoLita.
Amazing food and vibes, lots of vegan and gluten free options and you can't even tell which is unheard of. Coffee slaps too, highly recommend for all lunch and brunch dates
Ice CreamBreakfastBrunchCoffeeDinnerPet FriendlyOpen Late NightLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsDessertsPizzaDeliveryKid Friendly
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Fleur Hagen
This place was awesome! The service was great! Very friendly and quick even though it was super busy. The boss had put enough people on - good work. Lots of gluten-free desert. Will be back!!!! This is a must go. 🙌
We had the gluten free version of the Hao San’s tasting menu for dinner when we went. Food was very fresh and delicious. The service was wonderful and it is evident that the staff have exceptional teamwork which made for a great experience. Slightly overpriced, however all the food is great quality.
The best Italian resturant in Canberra!! I have been here many times, and each time the food is AMAZING!! Their gluten free options are plentiful, and they take great care in no cross contamination and also offer celiac friendly and vegan options!! The pizza and pasta is phenomenal, and the service is kind and fast and taken with great care!! 10/10, love this place
Always like coming here, they have a decent vegan range and offer plenty of gluten free options also. Service is quick and friendly, the food is great.
Great Asian fusion with friendly staff happy to talk through the menu and offer suggestions. including plenty of gluten free options.
I would certainly come here again.
Really good.. perfect even? Gluten free base is unreal.. flavour, consistency-wise👌. Currently addicted to loaded pepperoni with a bbq swirl.. do they put crack in it? 🤣 . I sometimes order the Southern style tenders as a side as well which are 1000x better than kfc
Terrible allergy care! This has happened both times I've gone. I have a dairy allergy and have coeliac. I've asked for a soy latte and they then not only used almond milk but then also used unclean jugs meant for full cream milk(terrible health safety practices) which means anyone with a nut or dairy allergy could no longer drink it. My worry now is if they had used the oat milk it wouldn'tv'e been coeliac friendly. Coffee tasted nice but made me extremely sick. Please do better.
All of the bakery treats are delicious here! Few gluten free options too which is awesome. Absolutely recommend sitting outside for morning tea/afternoon tea on a sunny day.
Went here for a casual lunch with the work mates. The pizza was excellent and there is a wide variety of different meal options. If you need it there are even gluten free options for those so inclined. The beer is really good and they have some local craft beer options. Ordering is easy and the service is quick and efficient. Food was all brought out to our table outside without too much of a wait. I would go back there for sure.
Our families had dinner at Highroad following our wedding celebration and it was lovely! The food and service was great; and we have to make special mention of the chef who very kindly accommodated the multiple dietary requirements (Coeliac, Pescatarian and Allium allergies). We had previously been to Highroad for brunch and coffee which was as always great, but their dinner service is definitely one to check out!
Thank you again!
Shop 82, Westfield Woden, Bradley St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
Accommodating Gluten-Free
DinnerKid FriendlyOpen Late NightLunchTake AwayBread ItemsBurgersDeliveryOutdoor SeatingDedicated GF FryerRestaurant
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Rebbecca Nudelman
Ate lunch 3 stars for service nothing wrong just you order on and app and then they bring you food nothing wrong but nothing great about it love all the Gluten free options
This cute place serves up instaworthy but also delicious food! Their deserts are spectacular visually and by taste. There are lots of sweet and savoury options for kids and adults alike and servings were generous. There are also gluten free, vegetarian and healthy options. We had the pumpkin soup, the Moroccan salad with lamb and the cheeseburger. All were delish! And the coffee is good to round up the meal.
Street parking is everywhere. Place is easily accessible being on the ground floor and in the corner. There are 2 unisex toilets on the premise.
We were really disappointed. We drove 20 minutes from our hotel to have breakfast at Local Press, a place we’ve enjoyed in the past while visiting Canberra. It seems like the cafe might be under new management. The menu has changed, even though the website still displays the old one (there are no gluten-free pancakes anymore!). While I’m sure the new owners are nice, the experience is not the same, and the food is definitely not of the same quality. My salmon nori eggs benny had about one flake of nori...
Please update your website!
Beautiful fresh menu, staff caters for coeliac. Fries are super moreish. Lush atmosphere and sound design. They have foam pads under the tables to absorb the echos!
Cannot reccommend Au Lac Woden enough! I have taken vegan/gluten free members of my family here many times and they always love it. I also love the vegan food, as I'm normally a meater eater.
The customer service here is also immaculate. The staff are always so friendly and accomodating. One night I ordered takeaway to the wrong Au Lac (Dickson shop) and a staff member offered to cook me the dish from scratch (free of charge) and called the Dickson store to let them know of the mistake. Honestly, one of the best restaurants in Canberra all around!
Fabulous burgers, chock-a-block full of delicious ingredients. I had the vegie and haloumi burger with a great gluten-free bun. Buzzy brewery atmosphere with great beers on tap.
Found this place through a google serch for gluten free, my mother and sister in law are both celiac. This cafe is one of the best that Ive been to in Canberra, none of the food is the standard 'gluten free' that you get elsewhere, the care and attention that has been put into developing the menu to be so good is amazing. The whole menu is just tasty, well flavoured and well proportioned.
Would recommend this cafe to anyone regardless of dietary requirements base solely on how good it all tasted.
The coffee was really good and the ambience was perfect.
Cannot wait to come back again!
I have taken away from the Gungahlin location on two separate occasions. Both times the counter service was efficient and friendly.
My pizza orders were correct and hot. The toppings are generous and delicious. They have a gluten free option and the gluten free order was very identifiable with a big sticker.
Amazing experience especially for a coeliac! Staff were knowledgeable about the gluten free food and made me feel safe eating there. Best gluten free bun i’ve ever had!!!
Should make a store in sydney so I can go all the time
Our last two experiences here have been subpar. The first, we ordered, amongst other things, a GF burger. Having been coeliac for a while we’re well versed in ordering “gluten free for a coeliac.” The bun we received was their standard brioche bun. My husband called as he had placed and collected the order. They insisted they had used a GF bun, even checking with the chef who also confirmed he’d read it was for a coeliac and used a GF bun. My husband returned the burger to the store. When they saw it, they apologised and quickly remade it with a GF bun. That in itself is a very disappointing and concerning experience with a store who claims to be “coeliac aware.”
The second experience, part of our order was a chips and gravy. After realising something was hard/inedible, I removed it from my mouth only to discover it was a piece of hard plastic. My husband contacted the store again and they asked for photos before confirming there had been an issue/mishap. Kim then texted my husband, very apologetic, and offered to supply us with our entire order again for free. We acknowledged that was a generous offer to try and rectify the problem, however given our last two experiences we didn’t want to eat there again, so we declined. Kim then asked what could be done to make it right in our opinion and we asked to be reimbursed for just the contaminated chips and gravy. Kim never replied. My husband texted to follow up and again, no response. We did not think this was an unreasonable request, given we didn’t ask for the whole meal to be reimbursed, just the chips, but I guess they only want to make it right if it’s on their terms.
Had a beef burger with a gluten free bun. It was so damn delicious. Really great gf bun, both size and texture. Chips were beautifully crunchy and could have done with a little more salt or dip. Presentation was beautiful and clean. Ordered a Dr pepper can but there was no option to choose flavour so I guess it was on some kind of roulette as I got a cherry version. Can't wait to eat here again.
Such beautiful experience to have my birthday with family here. Great food and super helpful in sorting out gluten free options. Awesome friendly service by the staff. Thanks again for making such a great day.
This is hands down the best gluten-free pizza base I’ve had in Canberra so far — you can hardly tell it’s gluten-free!
I’m not entirely sure if it’s 100% coeliac-safe, since all pizzas are cooked in the same oven. I did mention to the waiter that I’m coeliac and asked if they could take extra care to reduce cross-contamination, and they were very understanding and accommodating.