Top 2 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Southland

April van Es

The Big Breakfast was big, the long black was delicious, the staff were friendly with a smile and a quip whilst still professional. I can't understand the poor reviews. Our meal arrived in good time - it was obviously freshly cooked. I asked for GF, and nothing was too much trouble. They swopped out my sausage for halloumi, and they hid a tasty tomato under the bacon. Best bit - the potato rosti/hash brown. Beautifully seasoned. There was a whole shelf of gluten-free sweet treats, 7 options! If only I'd had room after breakfast.

Emily Blackwell

Great coffee. Sat outside in the sun. We had a hashbrown stack with added halloumi, and a big brekkie with gluten free bread. Fuelled us for our hike later that day. It was delicious and highly recommend.

Ciara Craig

OMG I had the most delicious gluten free lunch here. Salmon and potato ball with a fresh and delicious side salad. As a coeliac, I didn't feel at all sick after it, so I would suggest the food is prepared well from a cross-contamination perspective. I have eaten here a few times over the years and have never been ill. All I wish is that I took some of those tasty treats away with me! I'll definitely be back here. A place we always go to when down in Invercargill. The only problem with this place is that it's always so busy. But great vibe and highly recommend. If you are a coeliac please do recheck when you go there about any of your concerns.

Graham Nordling

Great food and a good range of gluten-free food on offer.

Tania Webb

We called into the coffee bomb for some lunch, I bought a gluten free bacon and egg pie, was the most delicious gf pie I've ever tried, pastry was very nice and light, wouldn't mind that recipe or ordering a few of I could.

Deborah Smith

Great lunch and great gluten free options 👍

Amy Brown

Love going to industry whether it's grabbing sweet treats to go or sitting in for a meal. The food is so yum! Always great gluten free options staff are so lovely and nice and clean premises.

Rachel Ohlson

Pricy but we received excellence and are so impressed with the food and coffee. Love the decor and timber of the original homestead. We were served by such a lovely lady which is a bonus. There is art for sale on the walls which was also a nice extra touch. So delishish, glad we came. Added a pic if the hand cut fries, we do not know how they were so yum!! Maybe fresh grown or good potatoes? Gluten free caramel slice was beautiful, the base was like shortbread. They were very accommodating for my children, there were some toys and fun puzzles and they split a milk shake into 3 small glasses. The meals coming out looked incredible.

Frank Walker

Natasha Savic

Very friendly staff helped me expedite an order due to my celiacs. The sandwich was very tasty too

Trisha Durie

Excellent food, friendly staff. Lots of gluten free choices. Highly recommend. My partner loved the chowder!

akiko tanaka

Charismatic cafe! I stop over during road trip, there are some local artists goods are sold, I love local support shop. Also I enjoyed gluten-free lunch, truely tasty, hidden gems cafe a lot in NZ!

Shirley White

Arty Chick

What a lovely experience. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. The gluten-free toasty was delicious, and the coffee was very good. Very dog friendly 🐾

adrienne howell

Really nice spot for brunch - been 2 days in a row. Good coffee, great gluten free eggs benny. Service is really good and really friendly.

Sadia Akbar

Garden center staff were great and the two stars is for them and ONLY for them for being so helpful. I would only ever come back to the garden center in future if at all. However the three different times I've been to the cafe, I was served at the counter by the same middle aged woman in the most rudest manner with hardly any eye contact, no smile, and I would go as far as to say I was treated with open hostility at my last visit. When I asked about gluten free food in my last visit (I didn't at the first two), she told me nothing is gluten free (obvious lies given the labels on the food in the cabinet if you haven't figured it out yet). I usually give people the benefit of doubt, assuming they are having a shit day, etc, but after three visits and observing the same attitude only to myself and not to the other customers before or after me, it was obviously that "people like me" (interpret that how you will) are not welcome here. I had my little toddlers with me each time as well and was horrified at how blatant the racism was the third time around. I'll be supporting every other local business except Nichols Cafe.

Franklin v M

Excellent bagels, wide choice of toppings. Also very nice that there were gluten-free nails and options.

April van Es

Surrounded by green, you can eat & drink in or out. Gluten-free sweet treats available. Smiling staff and happy customers. Perfect for lunch or just a coffee/cup of tea.

Aaron Bryce

What a pleasant surprise. By far the best dining experience we have had in our 2 week stay in New Zealand. I had the Rib Eye and it was cooked to perfection and served with vegetables and accompaniments (so no need to seperately order and pay for sides as many restaurants annoyingly do these days) Portion size was generous. My partner had the Salmon and was equally happy with her meal. The wine we drank perfectly complimented our meals and we could not fault the service or the atmosphere. On another note as a coeliac they catered well for my dietary requirements. Well done and keep up the great work.

Cat Ritchie

What a find! Delightful. Delicious food, great kids spot so you can eat in peace ;) pies and counter food all looked great too. Gluten free options. Yummy coffee

Dendra Anderson

Kryz was so awesome to work with! I had a party of 25 and i decided to go with catering from Charlies. Such a good decision. Food outstanding quality and quantity. Such great feedback on the savouries. Also catered for vegetarian and gluten free guests. Kryz made pick up on a Sunday easy too! Totally recommend Charlies for lunch for one or a crowd. Will definitely use again.

Audra Fleetwood

David Cochran

Loraine Pritchard

Roy Krueger

Daniella Domokos

Amazing Restaurant, they even had Glutenfree Food aka the best vegetarian quiche I ever had. My boyfriend loved the pie and if you can you should try. We had some smoothies and cakes and left with a Full Heart and full stomach.

S Hall

Shelley and the team are A+ Quick service Great coffee Food is delish Great vibes Affordable GLUTEN FREE /COELIAC FRIENDLY

Matthew Dawkins

Matthew Dawkins

Jessica Butcher

Edna Vandervort

Susan Ko

It’s a cute shop with delicious pastries. We had the beef puff and gluten free banana muffin. As you can see in the picture, the puff is filled with so much beef. The chocolate shakes and hot chocolate were also yum! Very friendly service :)

Bruce Mc

Anna Lollis

Calvin Stone

Kim Hetrick

Devin Bird

Barbara Ellis

Clark Lazaro

Eugene Neff

James Pelayo

Angel Merriman