This intimate café offers beautiful harbor views from every table and a welcoming atmosphere that embraces all guests. Despite a small step at the entrance, it provides a wide selection of excellent gluten-free options and a cozy setting perfect for enjoying coffee and baked goods.
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Ronja
A lot of delicious and varied food and drinks. It's a bit small, but perfectly fine. I was quite surprised by the wide selection of gluten-free options. You can also sit outside. Unfortunately, there's a very small step, making it a bit difficult for wheelchair users to get into the café.
Set in a beautiful garden with native bird songs and roaming chickens, this eclectic spot offers lovely indoor and outdoor seating including picnic tables with umbrellas. The attentive service and coeliac-safe environment make it a welcoming choice for gluten-free diners.
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Ashleigh McManus
We had such a good experience here! Our food was incredible and fresh, and so full of flavour. I’m gluten free and asked if they could make a few adjustments and the waitress wasn’t sure but sent the chef out to speak to us, and he was very accommodating. The mussels were out of this world, and we were disappointed they were sold out of salmon but it comes directly from the ocean in Akaroa and weren’t getting the next fresh delivery til that afternoon, from the morning’s catch. Would come back just for that!
Eclectic little place with lots of different types of places to sit, we were very glad we wandered in
This cozy café offers a dog-friendly atmosphere with two adorable house pups and a welcoming terrier puppy. The enclosed outdoor terrace filled with birdsong creates a lovely, chilled environment, making it a comfortable spot for those seeking a gluten-free friendly dining experience.
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Allie Stevens
We got back late from one tour and had to rush to another, but needed something to eat quickly in between. The manager squeezed us in even though they had another large group/party. Our food was out super fast, and it was AMAZING. I wish I could be eating their fried rice constantly for the rest of my life. The pad Thai was also incredible, and both were gluten free. Staff knowledgeable about GF/celiac. If we had stayed in Akaroa any longer, we would have eaten here for every meal.
This small, aesthetically pleasing cafe offers a cozy and warm atmosphere with a pleasant, quiet setting ideal for enjoying gluten-free savoury muffins suitable for Coeliacs. The pleasant ambience and attentive service make it a standout spot for gluten-free dining.
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Anna Johnson
Served by a lovely lady. Great coffee and delicious gluten-free savoury muffin. Very pleasant ambience. Love the display of food containers, which brought back childhood memories, especially the tea box! Definitely recommend The Peninsular General Store!
