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Zen Cafe

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$$Accommodating gluten-free
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Set in a leafy garden courtyard with koi ponds and serene Buddhas, this cafe offers a zen, idyllic atmosphere ideal for a relaxing meal. The friendly, attentive staff enhance the experience, making it a welcoming spot for those seeking gluten-free dining in a peaceful setting.
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Accommodating

Some risk of cross-contamination

Trained staff
Suggested by the GF community
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They offer gluten-free pancakes and other gluten-free dishes.

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Zen Cafe closes at 4 p.m. daily.

3

Prices are fair for the high-quality food.

164 Lewis Pl, Negombo, Sri Lanka
2.4km

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Sindre B
Great cafe if you’re gluten free!
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Linda Engström
Such a lovely place with great ambience and service. Nestled among plants and fish ponds this really is a zen place. For us as gluten- and soy free vegans (!) it’s always difficult to find good food while travelling but that wasn’t a problem here! We had some lovely Buddha Bowls and fresh passionfruit/pineapple juice. Healthy choices!
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Ben Brughmans
We wanted to eat something in Negombo in the afternoon and ended up at this place. It was almost completely full, but the waiter still managed to find a table for us. He honestly stated that the meal could take a little longer due to the crowds: we certainly appreciated that openness. In the meantime we enjoyed a milkshake and an iced coffee, and they tasted promising. For dinner we chose a Greek salad, chicken salad and a smoothie bowl. Our eldest daughter, who has to eat gluten-free, opted for the gluten-free pancakes. Everything was delicious, but the pancakes and the smoothie bowl really stood out for us. The waiter, who referred to himself with a wink as “no-hairman”, was a very friendly man and even helped us arrange a PickMe taxi back to our hotel. As far as we are concerned: a big 10 out of 10!

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