Top 2 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Enjoy in Southland

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.

The Auction House

20 Don Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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A vibrant spot with a massive menu offering various dietary options, perfect for enjoying a relaxed atmosphere with friends.

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April van Es
April van Es
The Big Breakfast was big, the long black was delicious, the staff were friendly with a smile and a quip whilst still professional. I can't understand the poor reviews. Our meal arrived in good time - it was obviously freshly cooked. I asked for GF, and nothing was too much trouble. They swopped out my sausage for halloumi, and they hid a tasty tomato under the bacon. Best bit - the potato rosti/hash brown. Beautifully seasoned. There was a whole shelf of gluten-free sweet treats, 7 options! If only I'd had room after breakfast.

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Route 6 Cafe and Bar

22 Diana Street, Lumsden 9730, New Zealand
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A unique café, bar, and post shop rolled into one, this gem offers top-notch service and an unforgettable experience right off Route 6.

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Deborah Smith
Deborah Smith
Great lunch and great gluten free options 👍

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The Batch Cafe

173 Spey Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a variety of unique dishes and local flavors, perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a solo visit.

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Ciara Craig
Ciara Craig
OMG I had the most delicious gluten free lunch here. Salmon and potato ball with a fresh and delicious side salad. As a coeliac, I didn't feel at all sick after it, so I would suggest the food is prepared well from a cross-contamination perspective. I have eaten here a few times over the years and have never been ill. All I wish is that I took some of those tasty treats away with me! I'll definitely be back here. A place we always go to when down in Invercargill. The only problem with this place is that it's always so busy. But great vibe and highly recommend. If you are a coeliac please do recheck when you go there about any of your concerns.

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Sandfly Cafe Te Anau

9 The Lane, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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An inviting spot with a cozy vibe where every visit feels like hanging out with friends, showcasing fantastic menu options.

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Emily Blackwell
Emily Blackwell
Great coffee. Sat outside in the sun. We had a hashbrown stack with added halloumi, and a big brekkie with gluten free bread. Fuelled us for our hike later that day. It was delicious and highly recommend.

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Cafe Ambience

51 Main Street, Gore 9710, New Zealand
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This quirky spot boasts an impressive variety of delightful options that keep taste buds happy and cravings satisfied, making it a must-visit!

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Graham Nordling
Graham Nordling
Great food and a good range of gluten-free food on offer.

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Industry

33 Arena Avenue, Avenal, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Cozy little spot with diverse, delicious options that'll impress anyone looking for a unique dining experience.

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Amy Brown
Amy Brown
Love going to industry whether it's grabbing sweet treats to go or sitting in for a meal. The food is so yum! Always great gluten free options staff are so lovely and nice and clean premises.

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The Crib Café

135 Palmerston Street, Riverton / Aparima 9822, New Zealand
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Discover a charming, rustic spot with a drive-thru, exceptional offerings, and a cozy vibe that keeps guests coming back for more.

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Lisa Abernethy
Lisa Abernethy
Friendly, relaxed, and excellent gluten free selection. The cheese, bacon and jalapeño scone was yum! Highly recommended

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Black Shag Boutique Café

136 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Harlim Lefeore
Harlim Lefeore
Unfortunately they don’t do soy milk so while the barista & coffee is good it’s not my favourite. They took the time to explain why they do the mills they do though and the servers here are so nice and helpful. They also cater to people with allergies, like vegan and gluten intolerant people. Love the atmosphere here. Hopefully one day they can make their own soy milk! 🤞

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Olive Tree Cafe

52 Town Centre, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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This cozy spot has a great atmosphere, speedy service, and a deliciously messy burger that’s well worth the visit!

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Quill Cooper
Quill Cooper
Came by here post-hiking trip to try the Eat Me burger on a gluten free bun. Oh my goodness! It's a bit messy to eat as it's so packed with good stuff, but so yummy. Well worth the price. The place is cute too, with good atmosphere, great service, and a speedy kitchen.

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The Coffee Bomb

5 Garston-Athol Highway, Garston 9793, New Zealand
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A must-visit pit stop between Queenstown and Milford Sound with outstanding coffee and a variety of delicious treats to choose from.

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Tania Webb
Tania Webb
We called into the coffee bomb for some lunch, I bought a gluten free bacon and egg pie, was the most delicious gf pie I've ever tried, pastry was very nice and light, wouldn't mind that recipe or ordering a few of I could.

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Orepuki Beach Cafe

33 Stafford Street, Orepuki 9881, New Zealand
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A fantastic pit stop on Highway 99, boasting a vibrant atmosphere and rave reviews for its delicious offerings for all ages.

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Rachel Ohlson
Rachel Ohlson
Pricy but we received excellence and are so impressed with the food and coffee. Love the decor and timber of the original homestead. We were served by such a lovely lady which is a bonus. There is art for sale on the walls which was also a nice extra touch. So delishish, glad we came. Added a pic if the hand cut fries, we do not know how they were so yum!! Maybe fresh grown or good potatoes? Gluten free caramel slice was beautiful, the base was like shortbread. They were very accommodating for my children, there were some toys and fun puzzles and they split a milk shake into 3 small glasses. The meals coming out looked incredible.

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Speight's Ale House

38 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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A standout spot with an impressive separate menu, offering a vibrant atmosphere and generous portions that keep guests coming back.

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Susan Elbers
Susan Elbers
Great atmosphere. We were very impressed by the gluten free menu... how often do you strike a restaurant with an entire GF menu option!

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BurgerFuel Invercargill

Courtville Place, Shop 2-3/101 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Toby Jenkins
Toby Jenkins
Ordered mine and my partners food at the same times. hers came out but I had to continue to wait for over 20mins until I got impatient and asked where's my order was then was told that's other orders have been put in front because I'm gluten free. Once I finally got my order it was barely warm and was very disappointed

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The Ranch Bar & Grill

115 Town Centre, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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Expect a welcoming vibe with attentive service, a lively atmosphere, and a nice selection of drinks to enjoy while you wait for your table.

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Gillian M.
Gillian M.
Food is okay. Fryer is not suitable for coeliacs (despite steak) etc being listed as gf. They will offer substitutes etc but maybe look into changing this? Items may be gf by ingredient but you shouldn't be labeling them as this if you put everything into the same fryer (worked hospo for years - it's not hard to differentiate and train staff on). You could make someone seriously sick. Clear labeling provides comfort for everyone. Overall a good place for a bite but the service is also very rushed.

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The Stable Kitchen

103 Main Street, Gore 9710, New Zealand
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Enjoy a laid-back vibe with stellar service and a nostalgic burger experience that will have you coming back for more.

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Arty Chick
Arty Chick
What a lovely experience. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. The gluten-free toasty was delicious, and the coffee was very good. Very dog friendly 🐾

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Toasted

20 Don Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Enjoy a cozy vibe with a range of delicious options and some must-try milkshakes, perfect for a casual hangout.

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Franklin v M
Franklin v M
Excellent bagels, wide choice of toppings. Also very nice that there were gluten-free nails and options.

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Athol Shop

1158 Garston-Athol Highway, Athol 9793, New Zealand
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Experience a gorgeous spot with rave reviews for mouthwatering sandwiches and a cozy vibe that keeps guests coming back for more.

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akiko tanaka
akiko tanaka
Charismatic cafe! I stop over during road trip, there are some local artists goods are sold, I love local support shop. Also I enjoyed gluten-free lunch, truely tasty, hidden gems cafe a lot in NZ!

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Eat on Windsor

38 Windsor Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Mac McGarry
Mac McGarry
Such a friendly welcoming vibe. Staff were very helpful. Gluten free options met our needs. Will be coming back when next in Invercargill.

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The Cheeky Llama Cafe

216 Queens Drive, Queens Park, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Philip Welch
Philip Welch
Very nice cafe. Gluten free and vegan food

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Indian at The Crescent

11 The Crescent, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Unique southern Indian flavors shine with generous portions, a cozy ambiance, and delightful dishes that keep everyone raving for more.

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Brenna O'neill
Brenna O'neill
10/10 food and service, heaps of gluten free options, the speciality dishes from southern India were delicious. Will definitely be back. Also lovely atmosphere with lots of nice lighting and a fire.

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Howl at the Moon

34 Medway Street, Southland 9710, New Zealand
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Melanie Duncalf
Melanie Duncalf
Pretty good food for a small town pub in NZ. They have a variety of gluten free options and the lemon cake was very moist. They have a terrace out the back but unfortunately it just overlooks the road. The staff were friendly and helpful but did look a little rushed off there feet when we came to leave. I would go back if I was in the area but wouldn't make a special trip.

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Naturally Fiordland

62 Town Centre, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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Cozy vibe with delicious pizzas and a range of options, perfect for a delightful meal or takeaway.

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Anna Armstrong
Anna Armstrong
Amazing pizza, best glutenfree base I've had. Delicious, non greasy and full of flavour

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Tuatara Cafe / Bar

30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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A vibrant spot with unique artwork, a cool atmosphere, and a brewing experience that makes every visit exciting.

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Frank Dean
Frank Dean
Really enjoyed the food, drink and atmosphere... I have Coeliac disease so I risked the gluten free and had a on-premise brewed cider, Gadoochi Cry Baby. Finally in NZ a cider with sour tart bite to it, delicious 😋 . The gf pizza in plain Italian style was equally delicious... Staff unintrusive (the way I like it) and a great music soundtrack (perhaps a like loud for me). First time visit and I'll be back.

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Food @ Clifton #foodatclifton

620 Bluff Highway, Clifton, Invercargill 9812, New Zealand
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Barbara Jeffery
Barbara Jeffery
Lunch platters were sourced frim here. Very nice gluten free variety included on seperate tray and looked equally good..

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Bailiez Cafe & Bar

The Distinction Luxmore Hotel 41 Town Centre, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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Amber
Amber
Poor experience, waited from 7:30pm for a table and got seated at 8:30pm. Food didn’t come out till nearly 10pm. Chips on the menu say they were gluten free, then the waiter said they weren’t actually. No dairy free options either. The waiter was really condescending and rude after asking about gluten and dairy free options. The whole experience was rushed

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The Coffee Club Invercargill Central

39 Esk Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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carol parkinson
carol parkinson
Excellent rosti & smashed avocado, gluten free by ingredient & no side affect of eating here as a Celiac. Very delicious.

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Kava Food Invers

67 Glengarry Crescent, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Kina Spike Spearfishing
Kina Spike Spearfishing
Best gluten free Frittata in Invercargill! Definitely worth going to Glengarry to check it out

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Subway

2 Martin Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812, New Zealand
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Mark Rule
Mark Rule
Great feed time after time, they do gluten fee wraps

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Lakefront Café

92 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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A fabulous brunch spot with great views and a cozy vibe that's perfect for relaxing with coffee and good company.

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adrienne howell
adrienne howell
Really nice spot for brunch - been 2 days in a row. Good coffee, great gluten free eggs benny. Service is really good and really friendly.

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The Pig Station

2 Leven Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Mac McGarry
Mac McGarry
Impressed with the Gluten Free options. Would prefer a cup of coffee rather than a mug, but it tasted OK.

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Emberz at Ascot

35 East Road, Ascot, Invercargill 9871, New Zealand
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Karlene Lee
Karlene Lee
Great cafe bar to meet friends after work. Watch some sport, enjoy a range of bar snacks or choose from a great selection of drinks, and sit in front of the generous gas fire. A couple of gluten free options

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Hungry Hippo

59 Main Road, Tuatapere 9620, New Zealand
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Aurora Centre Staff
Aurora Centre Staff
Great quick service. Chips and kids nuggets and hot dogs were great. Loved the gluten free burger. Hit the spot.

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Jacob's River Bakehouse

166 Palmerston Street, Riverton / Aparima 9822, New Zealand
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A hidden gem with a cozy vibe, locally sourced goodies, and irresistible homemade treats that keep visitors coming back for more!

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Cat Ritchie
Cat Ritchie
What a find! Delightful. Delicious food, great kids spot so you can eat in peace ;) pies and counter food all looked great too. Gluten free options. Yummy coffee

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Blatch Bros Eatery & Store

230 Great North Road, Winton 9720, New Zealand
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amy bremer
amy bremer
Love that we have somewhere in Winton to grab yummy Gluten free food every thing we have had has been amazing

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Global Byte Cafe

150 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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S Hall
S Hall
Shelley and the team are A+ Quick service Great coffee Food is delish Great vibes Affordable GLUTEN FREE /COELIAC FRIENDLY

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Manapouri Cafe & Dairy

29 Waiau Street, Manapouri 9679, New Zealand
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Suzanne Carter
Suzanne Carter
You can't beat the view sitting outside enjoying a wonderful coffee and food, including a Jimmy's pie and gluten free slices. Well worth the stop.

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Tui Base Camp

2 McFeely Street, Tuatapere 9620, New Zealand
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Experience top-notch quality and a warm atmosphere in this charming little town that's perfect for a delightful stopover.

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Lee Rundle
Lee Rundle
Came here for a meal while visiting a friend in the area. The quality of the food and service was beyond our expectations. Supoer friendly people and they were able to provide gluten free fare. Would definitley recommend stopping if you are passing through this quaint little town

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Glow Worm Restaurant

24 Mokoroa Street, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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Blake Lumpkins
Blake Lumpkins
The chicken fried rice was very good and they were flexible to accommodate a gluten free diet

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Invercargill Pizzeria (pizza, pasta, salad)

34 Windsor Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Shenleigh Vant Wout
Shenleigh Vant Wout
The butter chicken gluten free pizza was amazing

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Lignite Pit Cafe

Invercargill, 15 Ashers Road, Ashers 9875, New Zealand
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Keith Lightfoot
Keith Lightfoot
Very friendly and helpful people... Cafe team made a special effort to cater for a member of our group who required gluten free food... Sensibly priced meals and snacks.

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Main Street Cafe & Restaurant

58 Kelvin Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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Enjoy a warm vibe with tasty bites and refreshing drinks, perfect for a fun meal out with loved ones.

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April van Es
April van Es
Friendly welcome as soon as we stepped through the door. I loved my gluten free blue cod and chips, and my Virgin Mojito was perfect too. You'll notice my husband thought the fries were delicious too - my photo shows his fork stealing a chip LOL

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