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Debbie Maher

Love this vegan cafe that you wouldn't even know if you walked off the street as the food is so tasty! Great having some gluten free options too, perfect for my dietary requirements without sacrificing flavour and freshness. Helpful, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Will return!

Jesse Bryan

Excellent vegan and gluten free options :)

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

Rashi Narang

We had a wonderful experience here. The team was super helpful and warm, the food was wonderful and the service was absolutely amazing. Very cool, differentiated menu with options for vegan and gluten free. A big shout out to Sidhak and team for keeping the bar high and for your warmth and help :)

Daryll Edlin

I haven't had fish and chips takeaway since being diagnosed celiac. This was worth the wait. Highly recommended. 👍

Courtney Radmall

The most incredible gluten and dairy free waffle cones. I also had their ice cream sandwich and they make the creamiest dairy free ice cream. Definitely worth checking out. It's 100% gluten free🙌🏻

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!

Annalise Smith

Cafe had a lovely atmosphere and welcoming environment. The staff were super friendly, which made the experience so much better. Im coeliac, so having gluten free options that aren’t expensive was nice to see. Will definitely be back!

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.

Jade Hesp

Came in on a quiet saterday, lovely staff and great service. Best gluten free toasted sandwich I've had. 5 stars will probably be back next time I'm in town

Andrew Roberts

Nice place. They have a couple of vegan gluten free things like mushrooms and fries, plus they have a vegan smoothie. Very fast service when we were there on a weekday for late lunch.

Annie Snook

The best burgerfuel experience! The service was fantastic, staff was so friendly and helpful. I’m gluten free and felt well cared for. The place was so clean and food was delicious! Thanks team!

Cooper Holden

Staff were great and friendly, told them I had a gluten allergy and they whipped out a manual to check which procedures to follow without putting any pressure on me, the best gluten free restaurant experience I've ever had. Food was to die for.

Loren

SO good! And 100% gluten free 🤩 Best fresh and nourishing lunch in the mount

Nathaniel Moore

Great gluten free options!

Lisa McFadzean

Hubby said it was the best chicken stack he has ever eaten and I loved the gluten free salmon hash. Great coffee and lovely relaxing spot to get off the road.

Kaili Diamond

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

Cat Matofa

There were so many gluten free and vegan options, and all were delicious

Cat Matofa

Plenty of Gluten free cupboard options which i really appreciate as most cafes only offer if at all gluten free brownies from the cupboard. Decent coffee and friendly service will be back :)

Shanel Morton

BEST Gluten free Pizza…!! So yummy and such a great atmosphere. Will def be back, and Monday nights for $10 pizzas - so good!

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.

June McVeigh

Thankyou very much for a wonderful lunch there today for my 70th birthday. The new Menu and food are to die for. Love the range of Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan as well..😍😍

Maria Lavin

Great place for a meal. We had a large party here for celebration. They set up a long table for us. The food was delicious and lots of gluten free options. I love the atmosphere of the wooden tables large doors and even log fire. Staff are always lovely. Lots of space and room for children families.

Karen

A really good find on our walk. Lovely food, good coffee and excellent staff. The Gluten-free bread was the best and homemade Thank you we will be back

Salma Shaik

I can give 5 star for banana muffin and their gluten free snacks. So yumm. However, Staff are ridiculous. They are more interested in talking with each other than serving customers...So rude customer service

Fern Harpham

RUN! DO NOT WALK to this amazing cosy, delicious, gluten free delightful wonderful perfect place that is now my happy place. Taste has not been sacrificed for celiac and allergen friendly food and my only complaint is that I can't get more as I don't live in the area. RUN!

Lisa Curran

Stopped at Okere Falls store and beer garden for morning coffee, delicious cake and a meet yo with a family member. We love Okere Falls store for its delicious cakes and gluten free treats. It's rural NZ community feel and good coffee and great cakes are a delight.

David France - ExploreFeelGood

As I was well hungry, I was looking for a good pizza to take away. As earlier I had noticed another pizza place, I went back there, but once inside it didn't seem as good. I checked pizza places around, decided to check it out, and the warm welcome I got convinced me right away. Having a look at the menu confirmed that first excellent impression, with so much to choose from, plenty of pizzas. They also have quite many sides, salads too. And even desserts. They have vegan options, and clearly mark them, but also dairy free and gluten free ones. And a lot of dip options too (including fancy ones like cranberry) Even if I didn't eat there I also noticed that the place is cool too and another occasion I would totally eat there, lots of seats, and dim lights. I had a "serpent" pizza snack"  size, "lust deluxe" double size, and "crumbed camembert" as a side. I liked it all, and epecially the crumbed camembert with cranberry dip, my oh my, amazing! And the icing on the cake, staff is extra smiling & friendly Best pizza place in town, no doubt! Highly recommended!

Matt Kelly

It’s always difficult eating out when gluten free but there’s so many GF options!!! The girl working out the front really sold it to us! Platter was awesome but make sure to starve yourself before going as it’s a huge portion! Ha!

Michelle Bennett

Came on 18th November 2023 for a birthday celebration, excellent service from initial phone booking to everything on the night, food was fantastic highly recommend the platters but for me the Vegetarian Pizza was absolutely delicious we thoroughly enjoyed our night here and thought it was good value for money. Great selection for our gluten free members of the group too, Thanks Fainting Goat for a great night😊

Andrew Roberts

The garden centre is lovely to walk around. The Cafe has nice food and friendly service. There are outdoor tables on both sides of the cafe so loads of room. They have a kumera rosti dish that can be made vegan and gluten free that is quite nice but it is a bit pricey.

Ginger Williams

Really delicious and variety of different foods, gluten free and vegetarian options

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!

Jacqueline Greening

Alyssa was just awesome! Her beautiful cake was just perfect. Easy to deal with and incredibly reasonable in cost. Is an expert in gluten free and other dietary restrictions. Please support this amazing small business in Tauranga! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

olivia jordon

the gamberia pasta was absolutely beautiful, aswell as the cubano cocktail. being gluten & dairy free, it’s hard for me to come across restaurants that have my dietary options but the staff was excellent. will definitely visit again for dinner when I’m back at the mount.

Robyn Curd

Very impressed with the amount of Gluten free options. Helpful and friendly staff.

Sarah Bone

Loved the food. Great gluten free options. Recommend the calamari! The staff were great getting all the food out at the same time for 10 people. Highly recommend 👌

Kathy Gillibrand

We enjoyed a beautiful meal at Sugo. They cater for so many dietary requirements including coeliac. The food was superb and the service to match. The Ribeye steak is best we have ever had. Will definitely visit again.

Suzan June Baxter

Being Gluten Free I struggle to find tasty nourishing meals while travelling. Falls Cafe excelled for me. Thanks you made my day.

Tracey Jackson

Really yummy food. I have allergies towards gluten and dairy and there's decent options.

Karl Whalin

Great food. Lots of options and some thought put into the menu to make lots of it Gluten free options. Nice welcoming service and always a pleasant atmosphere We will be back again

Michelle Woolley

My daughter has been here many times raving about their "Reuben" and hash sticks, it's her ultimate favourite, the kind that puts a smile on a teenager! 😀 I now see why! Although I had the single burger & hash sticks, it was delicious & her Reuben left me wanting to come back & try it out for sure! Some menu items cater to dairy free & gluten free too (bonus)! Staff super lovely & cute place. Highly recommend 🙌💓

Elise

This Turkish place is our favourite stop when visiting Tauranga. I am allergic to gluten and they always clean the tongs and make sure the meal is made without gluten. The food is amazing! Also the family that own this restaurant are so lovely. Highly recommend!!

Eddie Keane

We had a lovely meal here tonight. The food is unbelievable and the owner is such a nice guy. Open to suggestions. I’d really recommend this Italian. Gluten free no problem.

Dave Pearson

"Wow, I think this is my new favourite eatery", I told my family, while still browsing the menu. This is the kind of food I love and it was excellent. I absolutely loved the dinner here and left so full I was uncomfortably content. It's a great atmosphere and the waiting staff were friendly and professional. Seems to have plenty of gluten free options available for Coeliacs which pleased my wife and food came reasonably quickly too. I will definitely be back to try other dishes on the menu.

Andrew Bucknell

Need to work on not putting cheese and gluten and dairy free burgers. Happens at so many of them.

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

Bonnie Jackson

Beautiful food, but prices very high for a pub atmosphere that was super noisy and loud. Was good to see gluten-free and dairy free and vegan options listed. There may have been quieter tables further back, but we didn't ask.