Top 50 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Northland

Jess Ashby

We came on Wednesday and were served by Luka. He did a fantastic job, was attentive and friendly! I am gluten free and was impressed with the variety of options, I went for the GF fish and chips which was delicious and my mom the pesto gnocci. Overall was a lovely meal and would definitely return! 😊

Matthew Garlick

There were not specific information regarding gluten free/ dairy free options, any fried food is not on offer, chips/fries, calamari are not gluten free, they cook everything in the same fryer. Fish and chips were completely off the menu. I ordered the beef burger gluten-free, dairy free. It was a sandwich ,not a burger this was never specified at time of ordering. I told them I can't have the cheese and yet my order came out with it, so I had to wait for them to rectify this. Cocktails were amazing but never come here with allergies. I did not choose these allergies, and yet I felt so embarrassed. I only had to pay $20 an $8 discount because I was unhappy and complained. Not happy at all

Gary Steel

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.

Ian Read

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.

Dana Watkins

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!

Cherie Campion

Great food. Good gluten free options. Delicious cocktails. Lots of seating options. Nice bathrooms.

Fay Beazley

Beautiful gluten free wrap. Very tasty

Amy Morrissey

Amazing cafe in kaitaia - wonderful food and smoothies, big outdoor space with games available for kids and adults. On par with any Auckland cafe! Vegan, vege and gluten free options available

Eloise Bernstein

The vegan salad was delicious and didn't need the haloumi I added. It was healthy, satisfying, and would have been great on its own. The salted caramel almond slice was also good, and it was gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. The lemon honey was amazing, especially since I asked for a super strong one and got extra lemon honey ginger syrup and hot water. The staff was friendly. I also found a nice treat for myself at the crystal shop nearby that closes at 1pm.

Catherine Bosman

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 🙂

Vicki Easton

Great place for breakfast. They have eggs bene a number of ways and a full counter of baked goods, egg frittata muffins, breakfast sandwiches (including gluten free and keto options). Coffee was excellent and friendly service. Plus the view is pretty spectacular! Go back in the afternoon for cake, scones and naughty but nice treats

Aurelie Delhommais

Had the mother dukkah with the gluten free bun: 10/10, delicious!

Gareth Davies

We were blown away by the service we received when we visited. Our daughter has coeliac disease and the staff were super helpful explaining what she could and couldn't eat. When her pizza was a little late coming out, we were given updates to say it was not far away. Everything tasted great and the restaurant filled up while we were there but this didn't mean a drop in the attention we received. We had originally planned to just get takeaway pizzas and eat on the beach but we're glad we chose to eat in instead. We will definitely be back.

Dana Watkins

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.

Christian Newman

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 👌🏽

Jade Z

Very good experience at Charlotte’s kitchen. Staff were friendly, atmosphere was great (but very busy) and the food came out fast and was delicious. Highly recommend getting at least one pizza! The best thing is that they take food allergies seriously. The menu is labeled (eg gluten free, dairy free, vegan etc) so you know what’s what. And the staff always ask the kitchen if you have any further questions. Definitely recommend this place if anyone in the family has dietary restrictions.

RUTH WALFORD

Great food, although limited gluten-free options when asked but excellent service and best of all......Great coffee!!!

Kazia Guy

I really enjoy stopping here on my way home. I enjoy that there are vegan and gluten free options :)

Michelle Kugler

Great little cafe for Gluten Free dining. Lots of GF choices. Their waffles are not GF but they can make the French toast GF. I ordered a shrimp and avocado salad and it was such a treat to eat GF battered shrimp. It was very tasty

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.

Stephanie Hagyard

Delicious lunch here today! Great gluten free options, great coffee. Highly recommend 👌

Jeremy Masters

Best sandwich of my life. Hard to find a good gluten free sandwich at the best of times, but this was amazing. Thanks so much!

Mandi McLeod

The best place to eat in Opua with great views over the marina. The BEST snapper I have ever eaten! Perfect for celiacs.

Robyn Carter

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.

Donna Mcgregor

Coffee was nice and my hubby said the gluten free orange almond cake was delish. Can't wait to come back and maybe have lunch next time

Christine Finlay

Wifi didn’t even work. They cross contaminated my gluten free meal. Very disappointed.

Bob Meyer

Welcome back Tracee and Trish really great .The best bacon and eggs breakfast in Keri Keri .Lunch is also a real treat as well and all the old favorites are back like Yoyos,Carrot Cake and all the other sweets as well the Gluten Free.Most of all the hospitality along with the happy faces everyone's so so friendly

Steven Kennedy

Ordered take out pizza on our last night in Paihia. Meat lovers and the Hawaiian. Wasn’t expecting much but was super impressed! Lovely bases, both gluten free and traditional with generous high quality toppings. On the pricier side but haven’t had many better pizzas and came out quickly. Highly recommended.

Tina Millar

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.

Mark Blakelock

Excellent gluten free options.

Barbara Conner

Allister Gilbert

Best Gluten free Brownie in Town, Thick, soft yum. Great coffee

Sarah O'Dea

Gluten free options here, bread can be swapped out and some sweet treats on display (caramel slice and brownie). Really enjoyed the caramel slice. Also enjoyed our BLTs and coffee. Lovely people who run the Cafe too very welcoming and eager to please. Would recommend.

Wen Jiang

One of those cafes opens early in town, had a vegetarian breakfast, and gluten free salted Caramel slice takeaway. They were delicious

Susan Nicholson

A most excellent range of gluten-free delicacies to savour.

Paula Dudley

Excellent food and friendly staff, maybe a few Gluten free options would be good 👍

fionna spittles

Great tasting fresh food. Good service and welcoming to all. Yummy gluten free options. Would definitely recommend.

Jacqui Knight

This was a perfect place to stay and so affordable. My dog was allowed to stay and the resort offered everything I needed for a midwinter, spur of the moment, stay My unit didn’t have cooking facilities not that they were required and the restaurant had some great offerings, good gluten-free choices Staff were wonderful I highly recommend this place Check out the website for the best deals

Eireann C

Closed. Sat 11:10am

Moli Musto

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.

Kim Slemint

Stopped in for an early lunch. Food was great. Vegetarian, Gluten free options and great coffee. Service was great and our kids liked it.

Julia Rogers

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Karen Read

Nice place Gluten free options, friendly staff and nice sunny seating

Dylan Karamaena

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.

Kim Robinson

Best Kumara chips tasted to date. Venue has Gluten free options. Accessible. Highly recommend.

Cheryl Behrens

First time visiting. I’m dairy free and gluten free. Not much of a food choice however the lady offered to make whatever I needed. Excellent service. Coffee and food was delicious. Will definitely recommend this place. 😊

Ralph Beauregard

Tim Brazier

Thank you for your response Tara, I really appreciate it. I'll amend the scores based on my own (non-coeliac!) experience but leave the original review below to give context to your reply. I appreciate that mistakes can be made, unfortunately they can have serious consequences but it appears you know that already! Some do not and don't take it seriously and because the effects are delayed (almost exactly 2 hours for my wife, every time it happens) the customer is usually long gone and the business owner is none the wiser. You also have a frustrated phone message from me waiting for you in the morning (recorded prior to your response) so apologies for that as well! Original review below: Coeliacs DO NOT EAT HERE. Don't label your food as gluten free if you're not sure. And don't advise your customers of gluten free options unless you know what they're talking about.

Fran Bowsher

Great scone and coffee. Glutenfree not catered for.