Top 3 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in North Shore, Auckland

Thomas Hendricks

Incredibly well-managed and very good service at a locally-owned restaurant that truly knows their stuff with keto, coeliac-safe, low FODMAP and other nutritional needs. In two years of living locally and eating here monthly or at least quarterly, we’ve never had a problem with an order nor a bad experience.

Saskia Scott

I was in town with family for a couple of days, we discovered Honey Cafe the first morning and ended up returning the next morning because it was so delicious! The mince & toast was the nicest I've ever had (so good I had it twice)🤤 I had gluten free toast and was impressed it wasn't the usual vogels but thick wedges. My sister had the classic (salmon) bagel GF both days as well, others in the party had French toast and creamy mushrooms...we were all delighted with our meals. Service was great and atmosphere was lovely. Highly recommend!

Sarah Gähwiler

Excellent food and drinks. Nice vibe. Very friendly staff. Food is very healthy, all freshly made and so yummie. They are vegetarian but lots of their dishes are vegan or can be made vegan. As far as I saw there are also many glutenfree options. I hope I can visit again sometime.

Laus

Ok I’ve passed this place 1,000s of times but have never eaten here. Man I’ve been sleeping because it’s sooo delicious. I ordered the fried chicken poke bowl that was already gluten free, because I cannot pass up on gluten free fried chicken. UGH this was delicious. The sweet sauce they had on it, the half avo, the generous ginger, the chicken was crunchy. Could’ve had more rice, but overall, so delicious. We sat outside in the sun which was lovely, and sheltered from the wind. My daughter enjoyed the little playground down below. We also ordered fries on the side that were crunchy and delicious. Cabinet food also looked good - mainly sweet stuff and a lovely Carmel gluten free slice. But I was too full to order it. Would come again 10/10.

Zsombor Pirok

I ordered gluten free burgers and I specifically signalled to the store via Uber Eats that the burger needs to be gluten free (clicked gf bun and gluten allergy) as my partner has cealiac - we ordered the bacon backfire for her. When the order arrived we were suspicious as gf was not checkmarked on the box but the bun looked gluten free when compared to another gf burger. Tried to call the store for half an hour but they just did not answer the phone. After my partner tried the burger she immediately got sick due to the gluten in the burger which was not supposed to be there. Seems like ticking the gluten allergy checkmark does not matter in the Albany store - in other Burger fuel stores this never happened before... Stay away from Albany if you have an allergy!

Ray C

Had dinner last night at El Greco and we absolutely loved the experience. From the warm and friendly staff, to the comfortable outdoor seating, to the amazing food, everything was exceptional. We had a quiet dog and this was fine. Flat surfaces, so ok for wheelchairs too. Our fried has celiacs and this also was not a problem. I loved the Italian lagers (it was great to have another option, rather than just Peroni). The 7 ⭐️ Metaxa was similar to a Cognac, full of flavours and a great way to finish the night over dessert. Nice wine selections too. Really enjoyed all the food - souvlaki, squid, pasta. Lots of generous amounts of salad. My only feedback would be to only use vegetables that are in season. Brussel sprouts are not in season now, which means they’re probably cooked from frozen and we found them mushy. Apart from that we loved everything about dining here and would highly recommend it to others. Graci!

Emma Louise Cullen

Delicious fresh mussels, gluten free, hearty portion , happy tummy!!

Judith Brown

I was a bit stressed having to get some good take away gluten free food for my son in law. They were so busy and I went to walk out. I was encouraged to check the second menue and to do an order it would be like a 10 minute wait. Great service. I was also given a glass of water. Back to day for the same but 2 of them.

The Lobster

Had the best Eggs Benedict I’ve ever had from here. The best coffee and hot chocolate too! They cater for Coeliac Disease.

Amy Eagles

Lovely service from Sophia. Knowledgeable on the coeliac-safe options and catered to the kids’ fussy requests

Sophie Grayson

Sophia was an amazing waitress, she was very accommodating with me being celiac. Thank you so much

Fleur

Stopped in for morning tea and it was absolutely delicious! My mum and Nana enjoyed the gluten free muffins and I have found a place that does the most tasty delectable vegan cookies from Vegan Treatory. Will definitely come back again!!!

Erin Rivers

Lovely and attentive staff. Really obliging with gluten free options and bringing me a little plate of limes when they saw me eating the limes out of other people’s glasses 😅

Andreia Alcantara

Tasty burger and super friendly service! And conscious about gluten free food for celiacs (openly told my son to avoid the fries). Thick shakes really thick and nice! We only missed gluten free fries.... It'd be awesome to have them next time. :)

The Lobster

Great food, nice atmosphere, staff are nice. Very attentive towards those with Celiac disease and was able to cater for it.

Carolyn Agoston

Great view. Delicious food very original flavors catering for all food needs gluten free etc. Service spot on

Sophie Hodge

They have gluten free bread so there are several of breakfast options available with toast. Each cup of coffee comes with a little bit of cake and they even brought me a tiny bit of gf cake with my coffee! Such a nice touch. Staff were so friendly. Would love to come back!

Phoebe Thwaites

First time ever having fried chicken on waffles first time seeing a gluten free option was amazing

Natasha Telles

The food was excellent, the coffee and service quite disappointing though- I was after a gluten free breakfast option ( from the counter)- the person serving me didn't even crack a smile, looked exasperated when I took my time as they have written all the menu on glass which makes it hard to match the writing to the product. She rattled off the gluten free options and when I asked her if any of them were savoury- she said no none ! I ordered a sweet option only to see two savoury optinos while I was waiting which was annoying. Highly recommend the food but maybe have a chat with the staff on customer service.

Cherie Campion

This place is a gem! Hidden away in Milford. Absolutely 💯 yum eggs bene. Cater for gluten free well. So good!!

Monique Harding

Superstar service that was quick and attentive. Kai was delicious and catered well for children and dairy/gluten free person with us. We took a chance and turned up without a booking and got a table immediately but would still highly recommend booking ahead as it can be very busy. Look forward to going back and including a tour at the same time.

Aaron Cooper

Yummy healthy and gluten Free options

Alyssa Walker

Such a cute, clean and cool place with amazing service, though it wasn't that busy when mum and I went. Also has outdoor seating and quick cabinet food for on the go. I got mince on sourdough (gluten free) and the bread was so thick with the incredibly scrumptious mince flavor - I couldn't stop eating it! Mum loved her food and mentioned before ordering that there were so many options especially gluten free that we will be fine with whatever we wanted to order ordered. Definitely would come back!!

Lynnette New

Great food as well as coffee. Good variety of gluten free options too. All cabinet food is homemade and good sized portions. Yum!!

Desmond Pescos

Despite the gluten free menu shown on their website, it is now out of date and very few options are gluten free (pink menu pictured is what's actually there, not what's on website). Visited April 12 2025 and several food options on menu just not available. Staff are trying hard but just nowhere near enough of them to cope. Chicken was burnt on outside, pink on the inside and dangerous to eat - the staff refunded the meal without fuss but I recommend you cut into your chicken and check before eating. No glasses or water jugs available (insufficient dish staff, I suspect) so we made do with what looked like jam jars to drink from.

Laurence Ramsay

We’re looking for a place that would suit my wife who is coeliac, and this was spot on. Great menu and great cocktails and they looked after my wife so well. Perfect ending to our time in Aotearoa.

Andrea Gilkison

Wonderful food - especially the Tapas, and so happy they catered for my gluten free options with a menu showing GF. So friendly staff, and perfect before a show

Kate Jordan

Awesome range of gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options. Gluten free French toast! Hard to find these days

Amy Arthurs

Delicious food with dairy free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options! Beautiful coffee too. I am pleased and will be coming back. Thanks Willow

Amos Lochhead

We visited Browns Bay Brewing Co. last Friday to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it was fantastic! Recommended by a friend who dines here often, the location is perfect—right by Browns Bay Beach with a lovely indoor/outdoor flow. The food was incredible, especially the tender chicken wings and the famous ribs, which lived up to the hype. The quality of the ingredients was top-notch, and the menu had great options, including plenty for those with gluten allergies. The service was friendly, fast, and attentive, with staff making sure we were taken care of throughout the evening. Plus, the craft beer selection was fantastic. A lively atmosphere, quick service, and delicious food made for a memorable night. Highly recommend!

Karen Searle

Finally a Cafe that caters for allergies! Specifically for me, most of the menu could be catered as gluten free and I wasn't disappointed. The menu was varied, not just the normal Cafe staples which was so refreshing and the staff were lovely. A lovely lunch on my last day in New Zealand. One happy tourist and if I were a local I'd be a regular. 😁

Emma Boyd

OK I need to start with the positive. The venue was clean and welcoming and seats were available on a Saturday morning at 11am. The wait staff were super attentive and helpful. The reason I say it's only OK, is that as a person whom is food intolerant there were no easily visible options on the menu ie Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten or Dairy Free. Sorry guys I did expect the suburb of Devonport to be a bit more on to it. Having said that they altered my choosen meal to adapt, but Eggs Benedict is not the same without the sauce!!

Tom Power

Good coffee, excellent hot chocolate. I've had several things on the menu now and it's all been delicious and the service is a consistently high standard. The gluten free brownie is a bit of a mission but is goooood.

Lesley Gibbs

ALWAYS visit Burgerfuel when I visit NZ. Love that they offer Gluten free options 💓😀 FABULOUS food

Kate Chivers

We just had a very lovely dinner tonight. Very welcome and friendly staff, the food was quick delicious and good portions. We had the queso, chimichangas and nachos, and only wish we had room for the gluten free churros!!

Sarah Reed

Great food, loads of options for the gluten intolerant. Worth a visit!

Tom Heijs

Gluten free options available. The home made rosti was great!

Keshav Chandran

Came for weekday brunch, was peaceful with fast service. Lovely coffee. Food was delicious, we ordered the Spiced Kumura and Huevos, and would order them again. Also has wifi, and decent gluten free options.

Lisa Samuels

Lovely gluten free muffins, lots of other regular baked sweets choices, small range of yummy looking wraps and salads, good selections of juices and coffee styles and the macchiato not swamped by its foam. Fairly dire placement among car dealerships and boxy shops, but maybe that's how it thrives: local support.

Olga Ozdemir

Sushi was fresh and delicious! The staff, two friendly girls, were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. I appreciated the gluten-free and other dietary options available.

Geoff Blampied

Fabulous location that has fabulous gluten free food served by lovely people.

Garreth Keet

Awesome friendly service. Great gluten free menu. Will definitely be back.

Yvonne Culbreath

A lovely place to meet and catch up with friends. Gluten free options available. Reserved a table for five. Fresh wholesome menu. Coffee amazing. The staff are very friendly ensuring customer requests are a priority.

Ellie T

I purchased a gluten-free blueberry chocolate muffin today. The muffin was moist and tasted healthy as they mixed almond flour or something in the ingredients. The barista guy who looks like a manager was very friendly and helpful, and I'd go back next time!

Katherine Downs

Absolutely delicious! Best fresh ingredients and such an amazing chef. I’m coeliac gluten free and they very kindly adapted dishes for me. Perfect.

kelley gorvalla

Their Ame-smashed avo is amazing. It’s on midnight bakery gluten free bread. It was absolutely to die for. I love going to this cafe. The staff are always so friendly and the food And coffee is good. The decor makes for a cute intimate feel so it never is to full or too noisy. Cool table at the back too for the kids to play.

Chanteé Hale

Best iced mocha I've had in Auckland and they have gluten free treats too!

Garth Buxton

Vegetarian and Gluten Free. Tastiest food I have ever had!

Jill Reed

Consistently great coffee and friendly staff. Dog friendly. Gluten free options 😋

S L

Very nice gluten free slices