Top 50 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Northland

Joel Young

I made the wrong order in the app. I needed it to be gluten free but something went wrong. I phoned, they changed it super easy with no fuss. I turned up, they didn't charge the extra, and again made it super easy and friendly, and the burger was delish. Thanks - this is a great customer experience!

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! 😊

Randall Seddon

Very happy with our experiences here. Had a couple of breakfasts and one dinner. Very friendly service and the food was excellent. The Roti was fantastic, and I had breakfast scrambled eggs on one and it was superb - told a friend and she joined us the second time and she agreed. I also had a dinner lamb wrap in a Roti and it was also excellent. To be honest, the Roti is so good you could probably wrap an old shoe in it and it would be good. My wife, who is celiac, simply had to mention it and the staff knew what to modify to make her a meal she'd enjoy. As simply as that sounds, it's not always the case. If I am ever in Pahia again, will be visiting.

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.

Sally Britten

So good! Plenty of options for gluten free.

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.

Tony Subia

A must-visit in Russell! After a day at the beach, my wife, our friend, our two kids (9 and 5), and I stopped by Hone’s Garden, and it was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered the barbecue chicken pizza, a gluten-free pizza, and the garlic herb pizza bread with added mozzarella—all were delicious. The salads (Greek, Caprese, and pear) were fresh and flavorful, and the dozen oysters, served simply with a wedge of lemon, were fantastic. The drink options were equally impressive—a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and a microbrew rounded out the meal perfectly. The service was excellent—the staff were attentive, answered all our questions, and went out of their way to address our friend's gluten-free concerns. Hone’s Garden is the perfect blend of great food, drinks, and friendly service in a beautiful setting. We’ll definitely be coming back, and it’s a must-stop if you’re in Russell!

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

Nicole Lunn

Absolutely love the bagels from Biggie Bagels, delicious every single time!! Awesome to have the gluten free option as well :)

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.

Kazia Guy

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

Stephanie Barnes

The staff are really nice and I am always super happt because this the only place in Dargaville that has not only gluten free food but they understand the needs of celiacs!

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 👌

Jonas Lund

Just love ❤️ coming here while in Whangārei. Had lunch the other week, and every order came out on point. There was special gluten / no onion , and some I won't mention special requests. I myself love the seafood chowder with extra bread. (std menu 2 piece bread ain't enough) 😁 Can be very busy at times, so it pays to call n check availability before heading off. Also, try to get a table outside or inside the restaurant. Can get very loud in the outside covered area

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.

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

Morgan Hannah Ross

Best pho I’ve had in so long ! This place is a great place for a casual date Highly recommend the pho beef and slow cooked special and the salted iced coffee!!! You can get this as a combo for $30 ☺️ Love that this place is available in Whangarei for gluten free / celiac people ! The spring rolls are yummy too.

Oberzocker 511

Awesome little Café just around the corner from all the Motels down to the CBD. The prices are reasonable, service is quick fast and friendly. They have quite a great tasting Gluten-free Selection on the Menu aswell, especially their Waffles with Bananas and Syrup. Worth a Breakfast stop if you’re in town, you won’t be disappointed. Cheers

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.

Viv Goldsmith

Great gluten free options, polite staff, clean restrooms and outdoor table option in cobbled garden .

Mark Blakelock

Excellent gluten free options.

peaceinnovator s

Loved the charm of this modern cafe housed in an original character building. Good coffee, tempting sweets, and tasty food with plenty of healthy choices available including gluten free and vegan options. We really enjoyed the relaxed and welcoming vibe. Our booth seating, overlooking parkland, was cosy and warm on the winter day we visited.

Karen Stewart

Great gluten free options, staff lovely and the coffee was devine. Well worth stopping. Clean and tidy.

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.

Stephen Balukoff

Excellent Indian food, especially for being in such a small town. Very friendly staff and they were especially attentive about my wife's gluten and nut allergies.

Eireann C

Closed. Sat 11:10am

Jacqui Knight

Beautiful gluten-free menu. Everything was fantastic.

Khib Kugler

Great gluten free options w/great food. Had the ribs, chicken wings and bok choy.

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.

Hope Mackinnon

My daughter and I enjoyed our drinks and gluten free cake.

Ca Mrs P

Massive gluten free variety. Very good!

Kate

Great selection of cabinet food, particularly a good gluten free range of both savoury and sweet food. Good coffee and a nice relaxing environment.

Karen Read

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

Cherie Campion

Excellent range of food! Delicious gluten free muffins and amazing looking salads.