Top 32 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Colchester

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

Romano Lounge

85 Culver St E, Colchester CO1 1LF, UK
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A vibrant spot with a relaxed vibe, offering a diverse menu that caters to everyone, perfect for those sunny days with ample seating.

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Caroline Burt
Caroline Burt
Would highly recommend going there. Lovely staff , great menu even a gluten free menu with loads of choices

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Bill's Colchester Restaurant

136-137 High St, Colchester CO1 1SP, UK
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A true heart-stealer with a relaxed atmosphere, promising a fun Sunday brunch outing, although service might be a tad slow.

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Chloe Banham
Chloe Banham
The gluten free menu is amazing! Love being able to go somewhere and know I have a range of things I can eat there safely! The GF pancakes are amazing as well!

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Cafe 21

21 Trinity St, Colchester CO1 1JN, UK
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A charming hidden gem with a lovely garden vibe, unique coffee, and a delightful dessert menu awaits you in the town center.

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Clare  Elliott
Clare Elliott
Gluten free, dairy free, lunch, brunch

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Timbers

22 Trinity St, Colchester CO1 1JN, UK
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Charming spot with a great vibe and reasonable prices, perfect for a laid-back visit and known for delightful treats.

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Amy Tindall
Amy Tindall
Very cute place, reasonably priced. Suitable for gluten free coeliacs. Amazing syrup pudding! Will be back.

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Sip & Tuck

67 High St, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Cozy spot with plenty of veggie and vegan options, perfect for a casual lunch or a warm treat on a chilly day!

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Cristi Mezdrea
Cristi Mezdrea
A lot of gluten free and vegan choices. Decent food.

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Waterfront Pizza

110 Coast Rd, Colchester, United Kingdom
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A cozy gem with stunning sea views, serving up amazing pizzas in a warm atmosphere that keeps everyone coming back for more!

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Joanne Summers
Joanne Summers
Fantastic for Gluten free - all pizza toppings available. Delicious crust. Lovely place. Would highly recommend. Great for families too

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Roots and Grooves Cafe

1 St Nicholas Passage, Colchester CO1 1TB, UK
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Cozy spot filled with plants and collectibles, boasting vibrant choices and amazing coffee for a unique, laid-back vibe.

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Emmy MacDonald
Emmy MacDonald
Great gluten free selection

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Muffin Break

20 Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1XJ, UK
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Start your day with fresh, unique muffins and giant mugs of coffee in a cozy morning spot that’s perfect for a quick bite.

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Stephen Hawkins
Stephen Hawkins
One of the few places that actually sell freshly baked gluten free muffins. Service is usually pretty quick even when they're busy.

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Perrywood Café and Restaurant

Kelvedon Rd, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Popular cafe known for its homemade dishes and spacious seating; expect to queue at peak times for a great quality lunch.

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J B
J B
Lovely restaurant serving a great range of gluten free food (cake too!). Only grumble is that the coffee could be slightly better quality

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Fillpots

52 Straight Rd, Colchester, United Kingdom
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This garden center boasts a charming cafe with a variety of options, unique gifts, and a lively, popular atmosphere.

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Beryl Whittingham
Beryl Whittingham
Lovely gift items as well as plants. The icing on the cake is the gluten free options in the restaurant. Love going to Fillpotts

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Lion - Earls Colne

High St, Colchester, United Kingdom
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This cozy spot is dog and kid-friendly, offering a great vibe, polite service, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for any occasion.

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Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper
We popped in here on Fathers Day never heard if this pub before we highly recommend it ! DOG FRIENDLY ! children friendly too Just overall friendly great polite service with a smile nothing too much trouble gluten free Fish & Chips were lovely as was the roasts ! Especially the Yorkshires ! A must visit if you are local or visiting this pretty part of Essex Thank you for a great experience we will be back 👍

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Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop

Factory Hill, Colchester, United Kingdom
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This charming spot features a jam museum, stunning decor, and a delightful tea experience that's definitely worth the wait!

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Fernanda Ventura
Fernanda Ventura
The decoration is stunning. They have an incredible variety of gluten free and vegan menu. I’m impressed! Excellent service and delicious coffee. Strongly recommend it!!!

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Oranges & Lemons

The Oranges and Lemons, Rectory Hill, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Enjoy a beautifully clean spot with impressive cake selections, great service, and a lovely atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back!

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Sharon Cooper
Sharon Cooper
Outstanding service. Superb food selection. Great gluten free options. Beautiful affordable gifts and cards. Carpark and kerbside parking. Firm favourite

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patch

24 Trinity St, Colchester CO1 1JN, UK
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Experience a fresh, welcoming vibe with stunning presentations and a menu that includes tasty alternatives for everyone.

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Ben Barber
Ben Barber
Patch is the best place to eat in Colchester - especially the hash browns. Food is always good quality, with interesting flavours in a lovely setting. Good friendly service, and good for gluten-free.

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Mersea Barns

East Rd, Colchester, United Kingdom
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This cozy spot offers warm vibes, a great selection of gifts, and a welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for winter visits.

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Emily Hughes
Emily Hughes
What a lovely place with such excellent service and really yummy Sunday roast. There is never enough gravy in most subday roasts but not at Mersea Barns! A whole gravy boat for the table! My kids have allergies and so many places we go to eat it's complicated and we are made to feel like an inconvenience but the staff at Mersea Barns went out of their way to be kind and accomidate our dietary needs. Good to see a couple of dairy free/ gluten free things at the counter too makes a world of difference to feel included when you have allergies.

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Level Best Enterprises

26A St John's St, Colchester CO2 7AN, UK
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Indulge in delightful homemade treats and festive goodies, making it a must-visit spot for cake lovers in Colchester!

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darron welch
darron welch
I can not thank the staff at Level Best Enterprises enough for the wonderful homemade lemon drizzle cake that we had with our coffees today. It was gluten-free and dairyfree and was such a treat. Hardly anywhere in Colchester does gluten free and dairy free, and it was an absolute joy! Thank you so much. Your homemade offering is exceptional and I loved all the Christmas goodies!

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The Shoulder of Mutton

Halstead Rd, Ford St, Colchester, United Kingdom
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A cozy spot with a variety of options for different dietary needs and a relaxed vibe that keeps everyone coming back for more.

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Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones
I love this place, so friendly so accommodating. Excellent gluten-free options as well as alternative dietary requirements highly recommended.

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Victoria Yum

Red Lion Yard, 10/11 Red, Lion Walk, Colchester CO1 1DX, UK
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The new shop boasts stunning decor in a perfect location, attracting fans willing to travel for amazing cakes and a delightful atmosphere.

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Victoria T
Victoria T
Genuinely the best cake I have ever eaten. I was really sad when they left London and moved to Colchester but I have even driven to Colchester to have my fix! The new shop is so beautifully decorated, perfect atmosphere and location. The cakes are amazing there are also choices of vegan, gluten free etc. Staff lovely, nice packaging. Would highly recommend. I really want to try the afternoon tea!

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Brunch

7 Middleborough, Colchester CO1 1QT, UK
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Perfect for events, offering a fantastic variety of options for everyone, with seamless planning and reliable service that impresses guests.

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Anna K Ermel
Anna K Ermel
We ordered food from here for our Christmas Dance Party buffet. A selection of sandwiches with Christmas flavours, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, dips and veggie sticks and quiche. We have a few people in the group with food allergies as well as sensitive to gluten, vegetarian and vegan . Brunch offered options for everyone! Not just “something to eat” but rather a good selection for everyone to have a nice meal. All the trays and packs were perfectly labelled and the food was delivered on time as agreed. The attendees of the party came out of their way to let me know that they enjoyed the food. I will happily recommend for your event. Making an order is pretty straightforward and you can get good advice and help from the team about what to orded. They also let me know if I was ordering too much for the amount of people. Thank you so much, Brunch. You really contributed to our party to be a great success. Highly Recommended!

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The Oak Tree Coffee House

4 Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9BB, UK
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Pauline Bacon
Pauline Bacon
Always has good gluten free options available.

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Subway

8 St Botolph's St, Colchester CO2 7DU, UK
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Jason Edwards
Jason Edwards
My daughter is a Celiac and cannot consume wheat or gluten. Although subway do not sell gluten free bread/rolls the staff were more than happy to allow me to buy some in the COOP and then use those for a Ham/Chicken/Turkey and Cheese, toasted Roll. They cleaned the salad bar top just in case and smiled and talked the whole way through. Just like my daughter did while eating her first ever subway, it may not sound like much but when you are deprived of the normal treats it means a lot when the staff go out of their way to help. Thank you so much Ed

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Cuckoo Dough

Little Crown, 12 Short Wyre St, Colchester CO1 1LN, UK
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J B
J B
It's a really lovely, unique place. And the gluten free pizza was the best I've found in Colchester. It was served cold and then when it was heated for me, the parma ham hadn't been removed, so it was sweaty and tasted weird! I hate complaining a second time, so I pulled a lot of it off

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Honey + Harvey Colchester

67 High St, Colchester CO1 1UE, UK
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Redrose
Redrose
What a wonderful addition to Colchester ! We had a full English breakfast [gluten free was no problem], and pancakes with bacon and chantilly cream. Lovely coffee, nice staff, delicious food. 👌

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The Green Room

Peveril Hotel, 51 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PY, UK
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Chill vibes with comfy sofas and delicious strong coffee, plus thoughtful service makes it a cozy spot to unwind anytime.

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Jess G
Jess G
Popped in after a visit to the dentists, hoping to grab some breakfast, but I was too late as it was 12pm. However, the lovely staff member did me a strong black coffee (very tasty, strong without being too bitter), offered me some toast and tried to cater to my gluten free diet, and later on returned with a packet of GF crisps as they had finished breakfast time. Very thoughtful service, and the sofas at the front of the shop are extremely comfortable, I did not want to leave.

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Mimosa

707, The Centre, The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9YQ, UK
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Outstanding service and a refreshing vibe make this spot a standout, even if the atmosphere can feel a bit quiet at times.

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Clare Adams
Clare Adams
The food was amazing and with one person in our party being gluten intolerant they went above and beyond to accommodate her dietary requirements. The waiter we had was so attentive with a refreshing sense of humour. We will definitely come back again! The only negative I can say is that we were one of two tables so the atmosphere was subdued but the food and especially the service was outstanding.

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No10 Museum Street

10 Museum St, Colchester CO1 1TN, UK
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Enjoy a cozy spot in Colchester known for superb coffee and the best tuna sandwich around, perfect for casual family hangouts.

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lee dowling
lee dowling
Went in there today whilst visiting Colchester with my family ordered 3 coffees and 2 sandwiches and gluten free toast, what can I say. Awesome best tuna sandwich EVER the coffees were superb and the staff super friendly .Highly recommended..well done guys

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Coffee Hog

48a William Harris Way, Colchester CO2 8WJ, UK
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Explore a cozy spot with a delightful selection of treats and a toy area, perfect for relaxing while the kids play nearby.

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Amy-Louise Roe
Amy-Louise Roe
We visited Coffee Hog in PrettyGate for the first time. Lots of lovely cakes and treats available to choose from and I was super happy to see they also offered gluten free items. The Staff member seemed to be really clued up on what was gluten free and what wasn’t which made me feel really reassured. I love that they have a toy area for children to explore, which means parents and carers can enjoy their coffee and a chat in peace. Will definitely visit again. :) x

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Pavilion Restaurant

20-21 Middleborough, Colchester CO1 1QX, UK
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Exceptional attention to detail from the staff makes for a relaxing experience, where friendly guidance enhances your time spent here.

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Sam Osborne
Sam Osborne
★★★★★ My wife and I booked a last-minute meal at Pavilion on Monday, and I was blown away by the service. As a coeliac, eating out can be a challenge, but manager Gareth took the time to go through each option and gluten-free alternative the chefs could prepare. The level of care was outstanding, and I felt completely at ease. The food arrived quickly and tasted incredible! Highly recommend this restaurant for both the service and the quality of the food.

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Roxi Mediterranean Restaurant

52 High St, Colchester CO1 1DH, UK
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Experience a vibrant and cozy atmosphere with a modern touch, perfect for unwinding while enjoying a brilliant espresso martini.

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Emily Daniels
Emily Daniels
We absolutely loved dining at Roxi. The place felt really warm and vibrant. The food was delicious with great gluten free options and a brilliant espresso martini! If you’re looking for somewhere with a cosy and yet modern interior this is the place for you. You’re greeted with a smile and great service. The food and drinks weren’t too rushed leaving you feel really welcomed. We shall definitely be back again.

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