Top 50 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Wellington City

Alexandra Sanson

Had a delicious brunch here when staying in Wellington. I'm gluten free and items were clearly marked on the menu, there was plenty to choose from. Service was very friendly and food was quick. Good value for money in my opinion as the servings were generous.

Roger WADDELL

Great variety of food, including gluten-free.

Vuk Sekicki

Gluten free, onion garlic free, vegan, basically any variety of whole food plant based meal. No added nasty stuff. Feels great while and after eating. My favorite Welly place to eat!

Tarax Goat (TaraxGoat)

Always great cheap plant based gluten free food.

Russell Paget

What a find Food awesome lots of choice amazing friendly and knowledgeable about menus Gluten free options and had oat milk so all good Would highly recommend this cafe Ten out of Ten for me

jeanetteevelynjones toto899

Amazing staff. A real treat with separate fryer for us coeliac people. I had the hashbrown, pesto, avacado and balsamic glaze. Yuuuum!! Loved how many amazing toys there for child-friendly eating

Marc Torrey

Had an excellent gluten free fish and chips. GF batter and dedicated fryer produced a delectable, non-greasy batter-dipped fish and accompanying fries. Super helpful wait person too!

Jessica Durham

Yummy vegan food with lots of gluten free options

Pilates Plus NZ

We had a fantastic brekkie here and highly recommend this wonderful spot. Great menu with several coeliac-friendly options. The staff are friendly, professional and attentive to detail. I had the hot smoked salmon eggs Benedict and loved the GF bread used as the base. I only like super-hard poached eggs and these guys cooked them perfectly. The coffee (Havana) is great and the room has a funky and relaxed vibe, with a great outlook over Lyall Bay beach and the airport. You can watch planes and ferries come and go while you relax! We got a GF lemon and blueberry cheesecake to take away for later - absolutely delicious. We will be back next time we’re in Wellington!

Jesse Drabble

Such a great staple of Wellington. Good coffee and some solid gluten free options. The staff are wonderful 🥰

Brett Reid

Never had Sri Lankan food before, but the flavours were delicious. Gluten free friendly. Informed and helpful staff. The tea sommelier was very knowledgeable. We went for Burger Wellington and would happily return for three-course menu.

Annette Davison

Food here is made with love. Well thought out dishes that are layered with flavor. My only criticism is the gluten free bread from the supermarket. Not nice.

Catherine Chapman

Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely atmosphere, lovely views, good quality food and great value for $. Lots of delicious Gluten Free options, their GF bread is made in-house and is delicious. Inside can get quite cosy and warm when it’s busy, sitting outside is lovely if you want to soak in the views on a clear day, there are also blankets provided to keep you warm on the cooler days. Overall great experience, super friendly staff and fab quality food. Recommend the Avo on GF bread, the Laksa, bacon and eggs on toast, and all the GF cakes haha.

Amy Jefferies

Amazing service today- such a nice lady Catered to all our dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, allergic to garlic and onion) Definitely recommend going for high tea- delicious array of food and a good amount too. Will be going back!

H Kler

Great deserts and also main courses, super friendly staff and also plenty of vegan and vegetarian and gluten free options. Highly recommended

Sally Stellini

Recently returned from a holiday in New Zealand and took a cable car to view the beautiful gardens and on the way back we saw this restaurant as we were so hungry and decided to try it. I am so glad we did!!! I ordered the scotch fillett and asked for it to be gluten free with a cappuccino to be lactose free. The waiters/waitresses are all very lovely and ever so helpful. When the meal came out I was flabbergasted. It looked absolutely amazing. It was decorated with the most colourful and beautiful edible flowers and when I cut into it, it was like butter! The most tender and delicious steak I have ever had and it was on a stack of vegetables with roast potatoes and mushrooms. Compliments to the Chef! It was absolutely delightful! And the price was only $28.00 AMAZING!!! THIS REVIEW IS THE LEAST I COULD DO. Thank you so very much for making my trip more memorable. If I ever come back to New Zealand I will make sure I come and eat at your wonderful restaurant. Thanks again

Rebecca Riley

Good coffee, best food. Always impressed by how many gluten-free & vegan options are available. If it's cake you're after, I recommend a visit on Thursday or Sunday. Possibly my imagination but the cakes seem even better than usual!

Lois Kennard

Never disappointed. Great gluten frew options

X F

Roxy cinema's a very cool place to visit 🌻💚❤️ Look closely and you'll notice the carefully selected furnishings, objects & memorabilia. Just love the tease intro to the movie too "those are real Italian leather you know" yep I dislike feet on the back of my seat too! Lol Nice selection of cabinet food, along with fine dining. Lovely choc top ice creams, coffee, Prosecco - mmm, jaffas, & gluten free options! Other cabinet treats are yum & it really has brightened up Miramar. Their Gatsby themed event a few years back was fabulous! 😍 I even had a hot & sozzled LOTR star approach me when I collected my friend 😂 I've heard all their events are pretty neat 🎉🎊💃🕺 Thankyou to the clever minds & open wallets that help make the Eastern suburbs a magical place 😍🤗

A.J. Ponder

Amazing. My favourite Wellington cafe with a few great gluten free, dairy free options. The husband popped in for two slices of cake for my birthday and came home with this gorgeous wee lemon meringue cake.

Una O'Grady

I am a regular gluten free customer who sits eating their very late lunch with their cousin. I like this cafe. I fly in from Christchurch and I move in to the Aro St culture. Cafes, funky Op shop where you always buy something. The Aro St cafe has the best staff.

Morgan

My food was lovely and delicious. The Spanish waiter was very friendly and provided great service. However, our experience was concerning and I am giving a one star. My sister is gluten free. She ordered the gnocchi which says gluten free on the dinner menu. We understand you cannot cater to coeliacs, but it very clearly stated gluten free and not 'on request' or anything. After fully consuming the meal, paying and reading the receipt, it said 'Main gnocchi- NOT GF' in capitals like that. We went back in and the staff member (girl with reddish hair and glasses) mentioned that they had run out of gluten free pasta and were only serving gluten pasta. This is very concerning as we were not told by any staff member. She handled it very badly, no apology at all. She blamed us as we didn't tell them we needed it gluten free. However, we were comfortable and had peace of mind with what the menu so clearly stated. She also said "it's not like she's going to die" instead of at least apologising (please train the girl in customer service skills because that was pretty mean, insensitive and ignorant). We understand you don't want to reprint all the menus until the GF pasta is back, but you need to inform anyone who is ordering that meal, for safety. Please please train your staff better, especially on menu knowledge. They need more attention to detail. I work in hospitality myself and something like this can be easily avoided. If you're changing ingredients, inform all your staff and teach them to tell all customers upon arrival. This is super important. I am surprised even the chefs didn't confirm with the staff. Overall, very concerning as my sister may get sick now. I have attached screenshots of what it says on the menu.

Daniel Fisher

Menu has changed with less gluten free/dairy free options.

M. Lang

Went for lunch. I had free range eggs on toast with spinach and gluten free toast, quite pricey for it. See the picture. Salmon was not available when we were there. Pasta with lamb ragu was tasty and fair price. Well located in Cuba Street, busy at lunch time. Cakes at fair cost. Friendly staff.

Oberzocker 511

Cozy little coffee off Statehighway 1 shortly after Wellington. The coffee shares the same driveway than the plantshop. Has plenty of parking, Gluten-free options.Tasty food and coffee, friendly staff and fast service. Certainly worth the detour and worth it, reasonable prices too. Cheers

Danielle Smith

Great spot. Friendly staff. My husband lived the muesli. Good smoothies and very helpful with coeliac diet. Recommended!

Melissa Wells

Fantastic coffee. Best coffee I’ve had in a long time. But it seems when you ask for the gluten free option, it means taking something away from the plate rather than actually having an option. So I had a lonely plate of eggs on toast with a little bit of salmon. I will say though that the salmon was delicious and the gluten free bread was top notch. But for the price, I expected a bit more to it. We were sitting outside due to all tables undercover being taken so unfortunately much of our food got cold before it arrived at our table. Not the fault of the restaurant at all but perhaps thick-cut fries could be something to consider? They’ll retain their heat better.

Kelly Gray

Was a nice time, only issue is some Gluten-free items were stored under gluten containing goods, and some next to gluten containing goods with no devider, even baking paper between is a win. Make me a bit nervous to eat The coffee was nice, not burnt Nothing to rave about, the staff were happy and looked to be enjoying their very busy day 🙂 Very reasonably priced

Briar Edmonds

Good bagels and they have a gluten free option which is good!

Lynda Robertson

Mostly dairy free, gluten free choices and yummy

Pipl

Recently stopped to buy take outs coffees and added a salmon bagel to my order. Absolutely delicious! Great coffee too and many gluten free options.

Chenin Madden

Amazing gluten free toast and detox smoothie 😋

Glenda Phillips

Great gluten free options. Friendly, professional staff. Dog friendly.

Catherine Poon

Delightful staff and delicious iced chocolate and tropical muffin. Will definitely be coming here again. Lots of vegan, dairy free and gluten free options too.

Neil Mackenzie

great coffee and gluten free cookies

Shelley Quinn

Cappuccino and gluten free brownie = happy and chill break from the lab. Like the music too.

Graeme Wooller

An old favourite with good coffee and now healthy option gluten and flower free sandwiches.

Nicole Webb

Cute little cafe! Only two cookies on offer for the gluten free selection, but as to be expected as it’s a bakery. Tried the brownie cookie which was a bit too sweet for me so couldn’t finish it but definitely was yummy! Great coffee & friendly staff. Nice vibe & little hideaway. Would love to see a low gluten muffin or loaf ❤️

Adrian MacGregor

Great range of options, including lots of gluten free. Lovely being able to be outside (in the right weather) and service is prompt and thoughtful (kids food delivered first). Good coffee. Open for a good range of times, but probably best to book at peak times.

Daniel Barker

Had a very lovely lunch today. I had the fresh fish it was very delicious and my partner had the pasta very yummy as well. Lot of gluten free and dairy free options. Great to see that on the menu!

Roisin Bradley

Best Service, Amazing FOOD. LGBTQIA + Pro ++ Every single plate is a work of art. Superbly combined ingredients with GLUTEN FREE VEGGIE .Also offer cabinet of facinating patisserie creations. Allow for $17 to $29+ but large portions. Excellent 👌🤩 Will go again🌈❤️

Graeme Browne

Had the best brunch I've had in Wellington! I had the desayuno completo, (full breakfast). The chorizo and blood sausage were very high quality and delicious. I ordered gluten free toast, which is made on the premises, it's complex and completely divine! Lovely beans, salsa, fried eggs and bacon. Coffee is very good too. Lovely and helpful staff. My new Welly fave place!

Tracy Lancaster

Average menu if you’re gluten free and totally inflexible on offering alternatives. Wouldn’t return.

Derek Bond

Great gluten free bread

Fern Harpham

One of the worst coffees I have ever had (and at $9 overpriced for the size as well) and the service/atmosphere wasn't great. Their gluten free selection is small and not stand out in taste or creativity so over all won't be back.

Shari Chrismas

Friendly counter staff but unfortunately not very accomodating. Due to allergies, tried ordering from the sides menu to reduce wastage but wasn’t allowed and had to pay extra. Paid for more and received less. Most I’ve paid for gluten free eggs on toast.

Donald Clark

An excellent addition to Brooklyn village - and worth a wee detour if you're going out. They grind their own beans on the premises and have retained a little of their Jamaican / Caribbean focus over the couple of years since they opened. The owners often work there are are awesome - some of the other staff are a little more variable. Selection of Gluten-Free treats and savouries. Toilets. No wi-fi.

Ione Slater

Amazing coffee, atmosphere, and service! There’s a delicious Gluten Free cookie available - ask at the counter! 🍪

Critically Coeliac

A solid Italian restaurant oozing with style. Nestled in Midland Park, Astoria greets you with a moody space filled with the smells of bread, olive oil, and matured cheeses. The waiters are warm and attentive. You will never feel rushed or forgotten and no ask feels out of place. The menu has plenty of gluten free options, many of which can be adapted. For example the linguini pawns were served with gluten free penne. However, Astoria cannot guarantee dishes are safe for coeliacs. Unfortunately fresh bread is prepared in a shared cooking environment. The wait staff will ask you if you are coeliac as you place your order. The food is a modern interpretation of classic Italian flavours. In particular, we would recommend the burrata and beef cheek ragu.The burrata was fresh, delicate, and soft, while the ragu has a strong umami flavour. The drinks menu will appeal to a wide variety of taste buds, preferences, and ages. You will also find a range of Italian drinks and sprits like the Camperchi Chianti Riserva and Limoncello spritz. Overall Astoria is a good restaurant. However the menu, although varied, lacks the flare to really wow. It is also a shame that the dishes aren't safe for coeliacs and the only pasta alternative is penne. A fundamental aspect of Italian cuisine is pasta variety which is flattered by only one option for all. _ _ _ * Critically Coeliac - reviews to die for * Whether a tasty treat or something more intimate, we are passionate about helping coeliacs find amazing restaurants. Check out our profile for more reviews.

Luka Wanderer

Portabello mushrooms on toast. Simple dish but executed so well! The bread was the best I've had in NZ. Fluffy with the right density on the inside and the best crust I've had outside of France. It maintained its crunch despite the mushrooms. Coffee was good too. Also catered for gluten free people.