Top 16 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Southend-on-Sea

Janine Kazmi

They have an amazing extensive gluten free menu, it would have been five stars, but I could not get under the table in my wheelchair to eat my food. It is fully wheelchair accessible apart from this feature. The bar guys and the waitresses were very friendly, providing a great atmosphere. The chocolate milkshake was well made.

Ellis Ball

A lovely little cafe in Leigh on sea. I am gluten free (gluten allergy - staff were knowledgeable and knew about shared fryers etc) and had lots of options without missing out on much (only change to English breakfast was to swap sausage out). A lovely atmosphere and if you have a dog it is a perfect spot! Look forward to returning in summer

Barney Hall

Gluten free options, which I really appreciate as we're nice and clear on the menu. Lovely staff too.

Elton Mesquita

A good option for healthy food. A few options to choose but not lots of variety. Try the hot beverages, they're good. Most of the food is gluten free and the juices are really good! Highly recommend

Julia Barrett

Love it here! Great gluten free, dairy free and vegan options.

Kym

Very disappointing for gluten free diners, and not much choice for children's menu. Lovely waitress

Phoebe Hadley

Food is okay, you get what you pay for. Many options including gluten free. It's not the food we are fussed by coming here, we go for the atmosphere! Love the jazz band and BBQs at the weekend. And of course sitting in the beautiful park after a lovely dog walk!

Jhulan Biswas

Excellent food and ambience. Polite and friendly hostess. Good gluten-free options for our son.

B Goss

Excellent food and so many options for gluten free and vegetarian! Hugely recommend

Sue Arnott

Sitting outside in the sunshine eating a delicious saltbeef bagel with a good coffee...what more can you ask for? Also gluten free option. Friendly service..in bucketloads! Worth a visit.

Stéphanie Thunissen

I loved this little place by the sea where we had a generous colourful breakfast! We had the alternative breakfast (2 poached eggs, toast, grilled portobello mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, asparagus tips, spinach, arugula salad and feta cheese) and Scottish smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast (with cherry tomatoes, arugula salad and extra baked beans and portobello mushrooms). Gluten free options apply for dishes with toast. The service was impeccable and the place offered a cosy atmosphere with fantastic sea view.

Rebecca Sansom-Wood

This place is amazing, seriously. The people are great. Such a relaxed lovely atmosphere. Food is incredible. I’m gluten-free and never have a problem. Hot drinks, milkshakes, smoothies are to die for. I’ve never been climbing, looking forward to trying that too. Couldn’t recommend this place enough.

Lovies

Great, safe cafe to eat gluten free waffles, pancakes and other breakfast dishes all day. Amazing desert dishes and gf cakes. They even do pop up evenings now too! Lovely helpful staff. And the owner is usually available to discuss allergies!

Paul McCormack

One of the commentators complains of slow service, but food is cooked to order, battering the fresh fish. Lovely food, and very friendly. Update April 2023: They rustled up a gluten free fish batter for us which wasn't on the menu. Very kind :)

Tracey Partlett

Went for a lunchtime treat and it was lovely. Staff pleasant, friendly and helpful if a little uninformed. Food was very good and gluten free options were lovely. Well priced. Overall very lovely lunch

Wendy Thomas

Grey choice of food. Amazing choice of vegan/vegetarian options are available. Nothing was too much trouble even though they were incredibly busy. For once I was made to feel completely comfortable with my mix of vegan/gluten/veggie and non vegan choices! (Oh and it was all delicious.) Will come back soon.