Amazing restaurant, if I could give them 10 stars I would. We travel an hour so my mum is able to have gluten free food as she is coeliac disease. Such a nice friendly and staff always welcoming
The lady who served me was nice. The fish was tasty, just two things.
Ask customers if they’re eating in or taking away, I still gave 4 stars because she offered me to sit outside for free which was nice.
Also, it’s nice to offer customers salt and vinegar if they want it on, my fish was wrapped very quickly and I didn’t want to be a bother and ask her to unwrap it and season it.
Other than that I think the fish is worth the price given it was made fresh to order and was actually one of the best fish I’ve had! I’ll definitely give it another try.
Edit ** I appreciate your response, and want to be very clear that it was my first time attending you restaurant and I saw signs about gluten free options but nothing regarding seating stood out to me??
I was not asked if I was eating in or taking away when I arrived. And I wasn’t offered salt and vinegar. I understand that maybe you want to defend your business but please don’t gaslight me in the process.
Came here for lunch today and had the best experiance ever , the fish was cooked lovely and fresh , the chips where amazing crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside.
My friend was gluten free and we was surprised on how many gluten free options they do . They also do gluten free ketchup , mayonnaise, tar tar sauce and vinger !!!!
The service was fast and the girls was lovely making sure we get exactly what we wanted and explained everything in detail to us about the food and gluten free sauces
So if you are ever in southend on sea looking for the best stop for a deliciouse fish and chips come to alfies fish and chips and you will not be dissapointed
Great food, gluten-free options, and the staff are very nice. Never get an order wrong. Never a long wait despite the fact they are always really busy.
Bit more expensive than some fish and chip shops, but I've tried a few others locally, and they don't compare.
Best curry sauce!
35 Progress Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5PR, UK
Celiac friendly
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Katherine Hall
This place is absolutely incredible! The food is phenomenal and almost all is gluten free which makes my coeliac heart so happy! The two ladies that were serving today were so lovely and the vibes are always great. Thanks Nugs for making this delicious food! Can’t wait to come back!
A lovely little cafe in Leigh on sea. I am gluten free (gluten allergy - staff were knowledgeable and knew about shared fryers etc) and had lots of options without missing out on much (only change to English breakfast was to swap sausage out). A lovely atmosphere and if you have a dog it is a perfect spot! Look forward to returning in summer
Went in for my birthday's dinner yesterday. Absolutely amazing, Kerry was amazing. The food was great with great selection of safe gluten free options. Thank you for the great experience. We will back very soon
Amazing food and pleasant atmosphere on a Friday evening. We ordered the Black Angus filet mignon and the Black Angus 8oz sirloin for our mains and the gluten free cheesecake and lemon tart for dessert. We will definitely visit again soon. Big shout out to Julie!
Lemon Witch was an incredible experience. The staff were very kind, friendly, and helpful. Lemon Witch has a lot of choices for dietary needs like Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegan. The food was absolutely delicious. The pricing was very reasonable and they even have some fun merchandise options such as stickers, pins, tote bags and t-shirts. I would highly recommend giving them a visit.
I chose the GF option, and it arrived 35 minutes after my colleagues' food (normal food) 😅. I was greeted with 'Gluten Free - so you're the difficult one when you're out.' I was not impressed. I was informed that other tickets took priority over mine due to the grill that needed a special clean. Fair enough. Due to kitchen challenges, the manager let me ear for free. Thankyou. A lengthy wait, though, the food tasted really good.
Great Easter Monday at the Saxon king with all the family (well most of us) made even better by the great service from Vicky. She was very much on the ball as I'd already marked on the booking there was nut allergies on the table as well as gluten. Everything was made to suit the recipient. Food was hot and tasty. Atmosphere and surroundings were lovely.
A good option for healthy food. A few options to choose but not lots of variety. Try the hot beverages, they're good.
Most of the food is gluten free and the juices are really good! Highly recommend
So good! Clued up on gluten free for celiac. Food was great, buffalo fries were amazing! Burgers were filling. Kids were happy, service was great 👍 already booked again next month.
We had the best time tonight for our date night. Good food. Amazing service from Fran, great conversation made us laugh. Als9 they have a great gluten free menu with choices for all intolerance and allergies. Perfect for me with my gluten and dairy allergy. Thank you everyone xx
We had a lovely meal after a long walk at the Peterboat. At first we were dubious, there were a lot of kids and this can be a red flag when it comes to quality experiences. But we were wrong, our waitress was excellent - really engaging and helpful, recommended some great dishes. And the food was pretty faultless for pub grub, everything we ate was lovely. The gluten free jam roly poly was especially good, achieved a great texture.
Recommended pub for the food alone! (If you can withstand the kids!)
Had family meal here yesterday and it was amazing. All food was excellent. Lovely location and staff could not have been any better. Picked as gluten free for two of our family members. Gluten free bread and options were amazing
Thank you so much
I have coeliac disease, which I have to eat gluten free, and the manu was excellent a lot to choose from, I will be letting people know . Thank you for a 👍 dinner
Grey choice of food. Amazing choice of vegan/vegetarian options are available. Nothing was too much trouble even though they were incredibly busy. For once I was made to feel completely comfortable with my mix of vegan/gluten/veggie and non vegan choices! (Oh and it was all delicious.) Will come back soon.
Delicious gluten free battered cod, so light and crispy! Took my mum here who had the same as the recommendation of the waitress, even though my mum is not gluten free, I am. Large portion too! Would definitely return! Staff super friendly too!
The hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows was a nice treat to end with!
Food is okay, you get what you pay for. Many options including gluten free. It's not the food we are fussed by coming here, we go for the atmosphere! Love the jazz band and BBQs at the weekend. And of course sitting in the beautiful park after a lovely dog walk!
Had a fab lunch here today. Food is delicious and staff so friendly and helpful.
I have coeliac disease and a garlic intolerance, they understood my needs and checked everything with the chef. So lovely not being made to feel 'a nuisance' for once.
Highly recommend 👌
A fabulous, friendly and welcoming cafe down on Shoebury East Beach. Great atmosphere and the best staff. They even went out of their way to buy gluten free products after I enquired if this could be something they would add to their menu. This place has definitely become mine and my family’s go to location. .
Thank you to everyone 😊
I loved this little place by the sea where we had a generous colourful breakfast! We had the alternative breakfast (2 poached eggs, toast, grilled portobello mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, asparagus tips, spinach, arugula salad and feta cheese) and Scottish smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast (with cherry tomatoes, arugula salad and extra baked beans and portobello mushrooms).
Gluten free options apply for dishes with toast.
The service was impeccable and the place offered a cosy atmosphere with fantastic sea view.
This was my second visit to Leigh Bistro. I have Coeliac disease and I find it so very difficult to be able to trust restaurants. The condition and the cross contamination issues are very serious and I can be ill and out of action for days, if glutened. Our lovely waitress not only remembered me from my last visit but put me at ease and explained what would and wouldn't be safe for me to eat regarding gluten and cross contamination. I had the delicious starter of pan fried asparagus and then a fabulous steak with saute potatoes as the chips were cooked with gluten items so therefore, not suitable for me. My meal was delicious and thank you so much for taking my condition seriously and for keeping me safe. It is much appreciated and I feel absolutely fine after eating at your restaurant. I hope to not leave it as long before I return again.
We have a 3 year old who is Gluten Free, some of the biggest restaurants seem to forget that children are celiac too and can only provide meals no three year old would want to eat. However, she was able to have a Pepperoni Pizza and chips, garlic bread, sausages… the list goes on. She actually finished a meal, smiled, felt included. The serious attitude towards GF guests was noted, even showing us the ingredients in the pepperoni so we knew it was safe. I cannot rate this enough, for making our little one feel included and the food was fantastic!
We hired these amazing guys for our evening food at our festival style wedding 2 years before our big days and communication was quick and super helpful.
When the big day came, they arrived on time, set up seamlessly in the background and served so many of our guests who came back for seconds, thirds and fourths!
I'm absolutely gutted I didn't get round to eating one but my husband and guests all said how incredible the crepes and waffles tasted. My gluten free and vegan guests were particularly happy as they were able to eat everything like everyone else!
I'll be hunting them down in the future to get my hands on one of the crepes but genuinely couldn't recommend them more.
Thank you so much for being part of our special day, we couldn't fault you at all!
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We went here to celebrate my partners birthday and had an amazing time. Food was an 8/10 but the service is what made the experience so memorable! We were served by a lovely Portuguese waitress in the red shirt all night (unfortunately we did not catch her name). One guest has a gluten allergy and was wonderfully catered for, with the waitress and chef checking all of the ingredients and even serving a dish with the sauce on the side so this guest could still enjoy the food.
Would definitely come back here again and will recommend it to others!
We was served by Vikki and she couldn't have been more helpful with her outstanding knowledge of what foods are gluten free or meals that can be made gluten free by changing sauces etc service like she gave me makes me come back 5* thank you
Utopia is really welcoming and friendly. You never feel rushed to leave and it’s a great place to read, study, play board games etc. Quite easily the best coffee in Southend and lots of homemade cakes too, with vegan and gluten free options.
Popular place, so book early to get the time/day you want. Lovely food and staff. I'm gluten and dairy free, there was a lot of choice for me and everything I had was perfect.
Gluten and garlic free diner.
Separate non-gluten menu with plenty of choices for starters, mains; limited desserts (ice creams or chocolate brownie (yawn)).
Staff very helpful and knowledgeable. Garlic mushrooms removed from my choice and replaced with extra fries, garlic mayo swapped for plain mayo.
Everything hot, freshly cooked to order and tasty (burger with blue cheese). Because everything is freshly cooked to order and because the restaurant is popular, expect to wait for your order (30 mins for the ice cream to arrive, but so worth it!). Portions were more than adequate!
Restaurant was very clean, as were the toilets.
With my dietary needs, I felt very safe.
I will definitely return.
Separate gluten-free prep station in the kitchen and separate fryer.
We love The Woofer, the kids love The Woofer and the dog loves The Woofer. Great food option for everyone (including gluten free bread option for me!) even a puppaccino and biscuit for the dog. Staff are great; friendly and efficient.
Went for a lunchtime treat and it was lovely. Staff pleasant, friendly and helpful if a little uninformed. Food was very good and gluten free options were lovely. Well priced. Overall very lovely lunch
Celiac friendly
