Top 35 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Southend-on-Sea

Mafe2002

Good little caffè. Great 🥗 and drinks. There are not many choices of gluten-free pasties or cakes.

Aisha Da Silva

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.

ethean ify

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

Michelle Saunders

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!

Ellis Ball

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

James Knight

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.

James

Amazing food amazing atmosphere. Also amazing gluten free substitutes.

Tia-Mai Mante

Great food and good gluten free option changes for dough and pasta :)

Simone Heath

Went for my mum 80 birthday. Not a lot on the menu for gluten free ( not by choice) & vegetarian. Spoke to our fab waitress, she spoke to the chef, and wow had a halumi burger with mushroom in a gf roll.. stunning

Chris Watson

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!)

Sue Mercier

Great meal. Catered very well for gluten free diet. Will keep coming!

B Goss

Excellent food and so many options for gluten free and vegetarian! Hugely recommend

Sharyn El Amir

Wow !! Just back from a spectacular meal here. Hidden gem. Best food we’ve ever eaten in the area. Especially for me as a coeliac, the gluten free options were something else. Will be our new go to. Very regularly!! Great decor and ambience. Incredible food. Fantastic staff. Call out to our waitress Sally who was extra special 😘

James Harbour

Barbara Jacobs

Now has a good selection of gluten free 👌

Molly Gooding

Went in the summer for their afternoon tea with the Under the Sea theme and it was incredible. We had multiple dietary requirements, one gluten free, one vegan, two veggie and one normal and they were all handled perfectly. Couldn’t be more impressed with the service too.

Colette Houghton

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.

Hannah Bassom

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!

Amelie Bowman (JustMe101)

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.

Joanna Coxell

Plenty of gluten free and vegan options for members of our party, the hospitality was amazing and the server was incredibly friendly. Atmosphere was warm and welcoming, food was superb. 10/10, can't recommend highly enough.

Julia Barrett

I love it here! The gluten free afternoon tea is brilliant; my favourite place to eat afternoon tea!

Elena Stevenson

Such a nice venue, good drinks menu - and lots of gluten free options

Laura

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.

Helena Alexander

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Tracey Partlett

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

Cara Burke

Kaw

Room was fine but the breakfast was the worst we've ever experienced. Noticed pinned to restaurant door stating they're having problems with supply so some items are unavailable.... No pancakes No muffins No plain croissants No yougurts No marmalade No honey No Jam Refried dripping in oil bacon Overcooked reheated hash browns and sausages Dried out beans and scrambled eggs Oh and NO TOASTER!! Rude waitresses who lied about them looking for sending someone to buy a toaster then over heard her taking toast to "her friends" then when asked she said its gluten bread so I then asked the manager who said we can do toast! Totally unprofessional!

Basildon Paul

First time stay. Very friendly greeting on arrival. Very clean throughout the areas l see. Gluten free options on the menu with staff with good knowledge of this. The bar and restaurant on the 5th floor has great views of the airport, although getting a seat can be a challenge due to the number of non-resident families that appears to set up camp for the day, hence why l chose room service.

Elton Mesquita

One of the best restaurants in the area. The service is amazing and the food is delicious. Many vegan and gluten free options too

Isabella Kilbride

Lovely restaurant!! We all had pizzas and they were fabulous. The gluten free base was amazing, one of the best I’ve ever had. So hard to find good gluten free Italian food and here it is made fresh to order, delicious and the chef assured us there was no cross contamination. Lovely and very attentive staff too. X

Catherine Drewer

Love the food here. I have a gluten free diet and they have loads of options and are really careful to ensure my food is identified as gluten frer. Highly recommend

David Francis

This was our first visit. It was a very nice, relaxed evening, food was excellent, server was very friendly, nothing was rushed. Started with cocktails and nibbles, which were both a different twist with an Asian theme to some classics. The food we chose as starters were very tasty to set us up for the mains. Very pleased that they had options for gluten free vegans. Most of us had the bento boxes, which were well presented and very good. The service isn't fast but that's not the vibe, this was exactly what we wanted, a relaxed dinning experience, overlooking the sea, in a nice environment. We expect to be return customers.

dragonhyde

Young and vibrant staff who are helpful and friendly. Great selection of snacks after a mile walk to the other end of the pier. They also cater to gluten free diets and made a tuna crunch sandwich that was one of the best I’ve ever had. Great day out.

Tina Smith