Top 31 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Rotorua

Paul and Lorraine O'Brien

Had a morning business meeting and Hello Stranger staff were so accommodating, helped me join tables together and added a bit of banter which was well received. We went here due to the reviews on catering for Coeliac’s, I was very impressed with the range of Food and that they had separate kitchen areas to prep Gluten Free food for Coeliac’s I felt very at ease and safe to eat here due to the knowledge of all the staff. Food was great

Keiron Adlington

Have been here before and enjoyed the experience so thought we’d give it another go. Smashed Avocado Bagel (with Salmon as an add-on) was generous and the salmon portion very generous. Bagel was very tough to cut with a knife though but maybe being gluten free had something to do with that? Very tasty though. We also had the Poke Bowl which was underwhelming. Not the traditional bowl at all, as it was on a plate. No sign of coriander in the rice, no kewpie mayo, no crispy shallots and no sweet chilli (all were advertised on the menu). Pretty disappointing for $32.90 and our two meals and bottled juice made it an $80 lunch.

Sara Louise

A beautiful, cozy cafe! We had breakfast in the café and absolutely loved it. There are many vegan and vegetarian options. I had the granola and can recommend it to everyone. The taste is simply indescribably delicious! Plus fresh vegan yogurt and almond milk. Also fruit paste and fresh fruit included. There are plant-based milk alternatives to choose from. The food was really nice and carefully prepared. Therefore it tastes and looks great! Since we were so excited, we took our lunch to go with us: the vegan panini and a “vegan and gluten free peanut chocolate bar/cake”. I still dream about both of them now because they were so delicious! The panini had a delicious vegetable patty. The chocolate cake/bar was so creamy and delicious! If I had the opportunity, I would definitely be a regular customer of the café! Therefore a recommendation from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for this great breakfast experience!

Rebecca Mayston

Devine! Am so pleased i discovered this place, o much so its going to now be a regular visit each time I'm here. Highly recommend the La Forestiere if you're a mushroom lover. The flavours are sensational. I was having trouble deciding what to have and the wonderful server recommended if I'm a mushroom lover to try it.... she was right, I can understand why it's her favourite. Great option for Gluten free dining, including a selection of French sweet treats in the cabinet. Yum.

Kaili Diamond

Wonderful little cafe. Great food. Lots of gluten free options. Friendly staff.

Josh Gray

Nice brunch spot. Staff member said big breakfast could be gluten free and then served it with hash browns that weren’t gluten free. Shouldn’t be hard to get gluten free hash browns or just not suggest that as a gluten free meal.

Summer Skye

Really lovely staff. I have specific diet restrictions and they kindly made me a toastie on gluten free bread. Most of my group got coffee and the big sausage roll. What a great deal. The sausage roll really is big!

Karen Read

Excellent service went to pick up boys lunch thinking i was going to miss out being Gluten free but no great advise and a perfect wrap, my first time there great seating large but private area's, fantastic food

Carol Sturm

I am so impressed with this place. The food is so delicious 😋 they put so much love into there food. I am coeliac and they were so accommodating.

Johannes Svoren

Cute cafe with excellent coffee and nibbles. Several vegan and gluten free options

Cheryl Shearer

The food was delicious, the customer service excellent. Only downside - so many wonderful options to choose from. Excellent gluten-free options. Positive consumer experience thanks 😊

Glutenfree Foodie

The only glutenfree choice was ironically including a bread. I never enjoyed bread.

Cathy Campbell

A perfect little cafe that we visited every morning for breakfast on our honeymoon. Catered to dairy, gluten free dietary requests. Lovely coffee and highly recommend the porridge, full breakfast and chicken for lunch. Very friendly service too and had my coffee made every morning before I even had to order!

kirsten wilton

Great help with my coeliac order!

Fats White

best coffee i ever tasted, was presented on the 13th day of March 2022. On this day around lunch time, I free wheeled my analogue push boycycle ride en route to a grass edge, with this blossoming rose, omg its fragrance was the sweetest girl flower every, also i dismounted my steers man steed, cool and casual the writer as a saunterer ego z in to this AVC ( Arts Village Cafe) . Significantly Flâneuring if ykyk, no doubt, i ordered some black gold. sitting in the cafe it came pretty promptly, this is when the sheer surprises starting with my aotearoan coffee; - a (1st) for the morning g, well by gosh this ( Americana, u dig)- of course you do. Omg the way the woman made it, the temperature and flavors burst and quenched totally my thirst- bude- my dudes, true 💯 thirsty. I absolutely praise this AVC, fact be i drank a good cuppa yum tasting coffee as if it got sugar cane, milk - almond gluten -free , or whatever , IN HEAVEN, geez Girls it was soooo Good, and yet I love it Black. This was a high key cafe ( how you say coffee, yes) ok. Now, hey listen 🎶 ❤♥In between this and the next and another, i got into a scrumptious mt ngo stack 😋 👌 big ups, then a chicken dish, Thank you Terina 😋 Chelsea 💪Ann and yours truly. Stud. (hope my fam don't read this is me, as I'm telling them I'm loosing weight. Will most defs lounge about inside this arts village cafe. Again and to look at the art. Yer yah yah... tbc

Lyn Lealand

Friendly staff beautiful surrounding gardens Gluten free bagel was great

Chantelle Nunez

Coconut milk latte was delicious and my daughter loved her dairy free almond milk iced coffee. I'd love to see more allergy friendly treats (e.g. sweets that are free from especially dairy, egg & gluten)

Russell Gibson

Great place for a quick bite to eat or full feed. Very clean and waiters are very pleasant and curious. This time just went for a lge bowl of chips and wine as we know this place caters for persons with Coeliac.

Harry Murdoch

Tonight table of 4. 1 gluten free. Which when asked the server what options, to his reply anything we can change the menu to suit. Food was beautiful. Personally I had the ostrich special..... divine! Fantastic service, time between courses was perfect, drinks were never empty. Highly recommend. We will be back!

vicky robertson

Eastwood has been a favourite in thenpast(great location good coffee and gluten free options) this time coffee was below average and not much choice on food for gluten intolerant

Lionel Skipwith

Love this place as it caters to all of my dietary requirements. Protein smoothies, plus they have gluten free products. The customer service is excellent and their coffee is amazing.

Jessica Greenblatt

Best hollandaise I’ve had in the country. Great gluten free options!

Paul and Lorraine O'Brien

Coeliac's will be impressed!! They don't charge Coeliac's xtra $$$. What a great little cafe. Good prices and a relaxing atmosphere. Food is beautiful and most of all they cater for Coeliac's and menu has many option, Staff will discuss any concern you may have with the chief's and even allow you to read the food labels. They have a great understanding around Coeliac dietary requirements. Just let staff know.. Would like Zippy's to cook gluten free frys in their own oil to stop cross contamination. Will definitely be back.

Alan Scicluna

One of the few cafes who offer gluten free options Chips are to die for

Shirley Day

Terrific venue for my 60th birthday celebration. The buffet was continuously refilled and food selection was perfect with just enough options to satisfy all tastes. Trail Kitchen even made up two seperate gluten free meal and dessert plates. A lovely setting looking out towards the wonderful Redwoods/Waipa Forest. Highly recommended and a very reasonable charge for the buffet.

Sean Macintyre

I thought that this place was excellent 😊 The pools are just private enough (could be more private) nestled in amongst the trees so beautiful. I found the stuff to be friendly and helpful we hadn’t booked but we’re able to get in quickly anyway. The burgers we had were delicious and they had gluten free options 😊

Phillip McIlhagga

Great service, excellent coffee and a selection of gluten free food which my friend really enjoyed

BuurgerFish Infinite

Best cafe in rotorua. A steak dinner here is half the price that I would pay at any place in eat street, and is easily the best tasting over all of them. Coffee is reasonably priced and not burnt, smoothies are fresh and really tasty. Slices are consistently delicious. Owner is a really genuine guy, awesome cafe. Gluten free options are available there, my coeliac son ate a brownie and loved it with no reaction whatsoever.

David Lloyd

In a beautiful position overlooking the lake this cafe is good. The breakfasts are excellent and they do gluten-free versions too. You have to book for an evening meal but the food is excellent.

Omar Yousaf

As someone who frequents as many coffee shops as I can when traveling to different places & searches reviews for the best ones, Fix Cafe was an absolute GEM during our 3 days in Rotorua. Amazing coffee! The couple that owns the shop are so lovely & friendly from the moment you walk up to order. On top of that, the Latte is perfectly made and delicious. We came here each morning during our time in Rotorua for coffee, smoothies & a friendly conversation with the owners. They gave us a ton of recommendations for our trip and it felt like a small piece of home away from home while we were there. 10/10 would recommend you swing by this shop during your time in Rotorua. Try the coffee + there are some gluten free snacks (perfect for myself) that are delicious and homemade as well. You won’t be disappointed. So glad we came across this place!

Hayley McMahon

Excellent vegetarian gluten free choices. Super friendly helpful staff. Even gave onward travel advise. Wish we could have visited again!