Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Surfers Paradise

Leonie Noble

The lovely and knowledgeable staff explained which food would be safe and what food to avoid. My extra sensitive celiac daughter had no issues at all

Lisa Taylor

Definitely celiac friendly seperate fryer for chips and plenty of GF choices

Leonie Noble

Great food. Full GF menu

Helen Seleim

We went here to try the food as my friend is celiac and they offer gluten free options. Food was yummy. Lamb pieces were abit tough but the other 2 skewers were a hit! Rice was bland but the yoghurt helped. Ambience is nice though tables were very crowded in small space.

Penny Leidersdorff

Was excited to try this restaurant as it came recommend for gluten free dining. We enjoyed a tasty pasta dish and flatbread, with very generous servings. Prices are a little higher but one pasta dish and flatbread was plenty of food for two adults to share.

Felicity Pengilly

What a wonderful place for families. The kids pizzas came in the shape of a bear and rabbit. What a great way to make it fun. I am celiac and they cater for that with GF pasta and pizzas. We even got a free garlic bread on entry. Will be back and highly recommend for the future.

Ane Jovo

I have celiac and they were so accommodating. Had a lot of gf options and stuff were amazing.

Rachel Cooper

Fantastic dining experience. Lots of Gluten Free options, which us why we came, but we were delighted by the warm welcome and fabulous service. We will definitely be back.

Jason Howes

One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to. The reviews we so good I thought, I have to try Alfresco Italian. I'm celiac, and they catered for me without any trouble. The meals were delicious, service was top level and a great atmosphere and decor. I'll be back.

peter taylor

Had a GF pizza it was one of the best I've had in the past 15 years. Great place if your Coeliac. Staff are very friendly and courteous.

Mystic Fay

The food is so flavourful and I loved how healthy it is! Not healthy meaning only the vegetable and meat but healthy as in they don't cook with inflammatory oils, instead they cook with butter, olive oil and I believe I think coconut oil as well. I got a gingerella and WOW tasted so addicting and it was balanced well with the hint of vanilla! I asked for a veggie stir fry with a salmon on top and the salmon was cooked just too well! Not too raw and not too overcooked it was easy to chew, soft and overall you could tell it was pure fresh right from the sea. You could tell the salmon lived a good life under the sea 🤣. I also got a cinnamon and apple cake and also a blueberry one and they are gluten free meaning they also dont use any of those bleached flours! The cakes WERE SO GOOD and rightfully filling! But right as I'm typing this I'm craving another one!!! My mum loved the apple and cinnamon one and its suprising because my mother usually doesn't like eating from outside! The workers were so kind, I came a bit late and they were closing but they were so generous to still serve me even when they were meant to be closing! You could tell they really care about feeding their customers wholesome gut-friendly food and care about when they are hungry aswell! The scenery was peaceful and quiet along with some tropical music but with no lyrics which I prefer that way! So much tropical plants and the store looked so alive that I felt right at home! Overall if your looking for a cafe that doesn't use any inflammatory oils, that really want to nurious their customers and they do not whatsoever use suger or bleached or chemical ingredients. They are the bestfriend to the gut health! I love eating here and my vacation is over so I will forever miss eating here!!!

Michael Dare

What a disappointing response, below, from the owner/management team here. The assertions below are incorrect, which is why I am again taking the time out of my lovely Gold Coast holiday to write this - there was no unacceptable behaviour on our part, only valid criticism (we then paid and left). And the innocent customer nearby was not encouraging calm or attempting to ‘diffuse’ the situation - he was expressing his kind support of us!!!!!!! Clearly La Calabrese cannot accept any form of criticism - there appears to be a pattern here, if one considers many of the other negative reviews below (criticisms are offered by patrons; La Calabrese then appears to become defensive; disingenuous assertions are then made in respect of the patron’s behaviour etc). Absolutely appalling treatment and response. ________ “La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Breakfast and Dinner (owner) 18 hours ago Hi Michael, As we mentioned to your friend Ben under his review, we understand your frustration over the unavailability of gluten-free pasta. However, your behavior towards our staff and the innocent customer nearby, who simply encouraged calm, was unacceptable. Our menu offers a variety of gluten-free options, including 6 entrees, 3 appetizers, 2 mains (please note the chicken roll was removed weeks ago, not just yesterday), 3 sides, 14 gluten-free pizzas, and 2 desserts. Despite these choices, you and your friend insisted solely on the gluten-free pasta, which was unfortunately sold out that evening. While we are not exclusively a pasta restaurant, we take pride in offering a well-rounded selection of gluten-free dishes to accommodate a range of dietary needs. Our staff made every effort to explain the situation and offered alternatives, but your reaction escalated unnecessarily. The customer waiting for takeaway kindly tried to diffuse the situation, only to be met with rudeness. We do not tolerate such behavior towards our staff or other guests, as we strive to create a positive and welcoming environment for everyone. We hope you find a dining experience that better aligns with your preferences.” ________ If you require gluten-free food, BEWARE - only very limited options are available here DESPITE what the menu describes. You also cannot rely upon staff to clearly articulate what is/is not available. We made a booking based upon the relevant menu, which was then different to when we arrived (prices also appeared to be different). A gluten-free Tagliata as well as a GF Chicken Rolle - all no longer available as the menu that is on the website is no longer relevant and also less expensive. No GF pasta was available. We were not advised of any of this, when we sat down, in respect of what was/wasn't available. Note - if you currently download the dinner menu, it WILL be incorrect as at this time/date. We were clearly disappointed with the offerings available - we then paid for what we actually could have and left. Despite this, the staff at the front desk were too busy bickering and gossiping - not a care was ultimately given. Terrible experience.

Nuggettis The Cranky Calabrese

WARNING TO ALL CELIACS AND THOSE ALLERGIC TO GLUTEN AND LACTOSE!!! (Vegans too, I guess) *Next day - My gutts have reacted to my lactose allergy, and it's bad... I clearly received lactose as well as gluten in my food. This Grill'd is a joke and should be shut down. Or maybe delete all the staff and management, and replace them with a team that is trained in allergy awareness. Being vegan isn't a disease... Celiac is! And lactose and gluten allergies are serious business. I told the staff I have celiacs disease. To be fair, I am not celiac but I have severe gluten allergies. Usually when you tell the staff you have celiacs disease, they take you seriously. But these guys, they don't care... I am now suffering severe pain from gluten being in my food... The food has made a serious impact on my gluten allergy and now I'm suffering hard... This is very unacceptable and I will be contacting the necessary food authorities to inform them that you have very unsafe work methods. It's lucky I'm NOT celiac because that's a very serious auto immune disease and your company needs to take this a lot more serious. Everything I ordered was gluten free, including the sauces. Clearly I've been served food that was heavily cross contaminated. You need to train your staff about cross contamination, and the severity of celiacs disease. Pretty pathetic that I have to even tell you this, and that I need to deal with this on the first holiday I've had in over 15 years... Very sad indeed. To top it all off, they were playing really bad pop "music" and it was as loud as a night club 🤦🏿 "look at me I'm so cool brahhhh..." Pathetic... Do you not care about people with ASD either?

Gabz M

Amazing place and coeliac friendly !

Jess Bowles

They’re really nice here and have lots of gf options!

May Tang

The place was exactly what we needed, close to the beach, quiet, good food, and convenient. We were craving some vegetables and were able to have some fresh food, the soup was good, the calamari was quite delish! Great flavor and nicely crisp, would come back just for those. They also accommodate gluten free options, the waitress was great by making sure about it being gluten free which was really kind.

Swathi Pinnireddy

I had an amazing experience at this cafe! The ladies were incredibly polite and attentive. I ordered a coffee & a gluten-free toastie and both were outstanding. The coffee was perfect and the toastie was not only delicious but also made with such care, given my gluten sensitivity. It did take a bit longer to prepare, but they were so considerate and explained the extra steps they took to ensure my sandwich was safe. To my surprise, they even refunded the cost of my sandwich due to the wait time, which I thought was incredibly thoughtful. Their attention to detail and customer care truly made my visit special. I left feeling delighted and grateful—this cafe really went above and beyond! Highly recommend.

Liquid Lunch

Went to Bumbles for a High Tea and had an amazing experience. They catered for vegan gluten free diets which was great.

Rachael Mccoy

A lovely little cozy cafe!! Lovely staff! Really cool latte art! We got a bunny and a Pegasus! The food was also amazing and they were very accommodating to gluten free options! Pretty much the whole menu can be made gluten free with some moderations. 😊 the lady who served us was very sweet and helped us move tables bc there were 6 of us and overall lovely service

Tom Parkes

Great range for gluten free cooked separately Perfect pit stop before your flight touch over priced but that’s airport food. Taste makes you feel better about the purchase cheers

Sharon Hartridge

Truly a 5 star+ experience for Buffet Breakfast at Citrique yesterday morning. Have been a number of times before and it just gets better and better. Food so fresh and tasty and beautifully displayed, and such variety. And service professional, warm and prompt. Love the detail of the décor eg Gluten Free signage incorporated into fixture. I had the pleasure of working for ITT Sheraton/Starwood/Marriott for the majority of my career, and I have had the privilege and enjoyment of experiencing many of the group’s hotels and brands over the years, and JW Marriott Gold Coast - and breakfast at Citrique - are definitely right up there amongst my faves. I love this hotel (which was transformed in 2020/2021 from a Marriott to the Luxury brand JW Marriott) and look forward to returning again and again.

Jerry Martino

Absolutely amazing. Our family has food allergies and the wait staff were very patient and chef amazing and willing to adjust the menu for us. GLUTEN FREE heaven for our kids with hot chips and an accomodating kitchen for other menu items. Wish we found this place earlier in our stay great wine list and sommelier to help you choose what kind of wine you like. We will be back.

Lisa-Marie Singer

Super tasty burgers. However, you have to order fries separately. There would be a bit of a wait but there is a vibe here and it was really tasty! And there are gluten-free buns 😍

Clay Watt

Eat here everything we visit. Food is consistent however they need a new supplier for the gluten free bread asap.

Danny Clarke

First time to Milk Lane. Food was fantastic. Definitely recommend trying this place for a feed. Cocktails were awesome too. They also do gluten free buns.

Lisa Lee

It claimed gluten free. I was watching the chef and noticed a bottle that looked like soy sauce. I asked the waitress is that gluten free soy sauce she checked and it was just soy sauce. I mentioned soy sauce has wheat which is gluten. Because careful those that have issues with gluten. They can't make those claims when they are using gluten. It can make someone with gluten issues very sick

Milla Inkilä

Really delicious Gluten Free options!

Sam Kennard

This place has great food and service. They were also terrific with our gluten free requirements. The chef’s are very entertaining too. I was struck by the age and condition of the fit-out inside though. The floor coverings in particular are well past their use-by date, very discoloured and worn, and just need replacing. A pity this detracted from the experience.

Tracy Downs

This is such a relaxed cafe with amazing food and large portions and most important large variety of GLUTEN FREE options so great for a coeliac! also excellent value for money! meals are presented well and really leave you feeling satisfied. staff are polite and food is quick. Ate here twice over our 3 days stay as it was a must return visit the second time!

Lee Crane

If you’re looking for an unforgettable Italian dining experience, this restaurant is the place to be. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by Arthur with warmth and genuine hospitality. The service is truly impeccable—attentive yet never intrusive, with staff who anticipate your needs before you even have to ask. The menu showcases a perfect balance of traditional Italian flavors and some steaks, beef cheeks, lamb shoulder and salmon dishes, which makes for the perfect menu for all, including gluten free options. Every dish is prepared with precision, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The Aperol spritz was beautiful and cocktail hour is between 4.30 and 6.30pm not sure what days sorry. Set right in the middle of Surfers Paradise next to Wahlburgers. The breeze is always perfect for the Qld weather conditions. Park under Soul and walk to the restaurant.

Ann

1st I'm gluten free and the options were vast and I was so excited to have so much variety to choose from. 2nd the Service was lovely, 'Sid' served and helped us along with one of the chefs 👨‍🍳. Both were lovely. 3rd food was a good serve and was enjoyable. I'm going back tomorrow to eat something else on the menu 😋 Thankyou Highly recommend.

Sam Pang

A pleasant surprise. We actually had reservations at another Japanese restaurant, however that one left us disappoint as they were unable to honour our reservation. Stop forward Mr Kojima, they were able to get our party of four seated quickly and we opted for the Omakase menu, which is more akin to a 'feed me' set menu where they do the hard work of picking what to eat. $65pp, we weren't sure what to think, but there was. Huge amount of variety and definitely enough food to leave you content with a full belly. Some highlights included the Wagyu beef on a sizzling cast iron, the pork belly and the tuna tartare with crispy rice bites. The staff were super nice and knowledgeable, especially as one of our diners required gluten free food. Very happy that we stumbled upon this little gem and we will definitely be back when we visit the Gold Coast again!

Amna K-Hassan

I called them for a dinner order takeaway. The chef was so helpful in choosing some options. They have gluten free pasta and sauce and it was an amazing dish. He also helped with a vegetarian option for my friend. The food was amazing. The customer service was amazing. Definitely eat here.

Ashleigh S

The food and drinks were delicious and the musician and the outside view made a pleasant atmosphere. The buffalo cauliflower bites were the best thing ever and the gluten free burger was so good.

Niamh McCotter

Really tasty and great for gluten free.

Georgia Shirley

I’ve never been so impressed with a restaurants high quality service and consideration in terms of people with dietary needs or allergies. I am vegan and gluten free and was taken into consideration by the chef himself who altered dishes to suit my needs and brought them to me himself and had the courtesy to explain them. Majority of restaurants are unable to provide this so coming here tonight made my night and was very much a memorable experience. A big thank you to the chef and staff🙏❤️

Ainsley Dewhurst

Amazing view. They had gluten free chips which tasted amazing and a few other options

Ella Gibb

Lovely atmosphere, close to the train and pretty good food for a good price, they also cater to gluten free restrictions if needed 💗🍃✨ very nice that profits are donated although I’d love to know which charities they support 🫶🏼

Wayne Connell

Great venue the staff always so friendly we have been here for coffee in the morning and for drinks and dinner at night. Loads of gluten free options for my wife. It’s now one of our go to places to eat and drink when is surfers.

Katymae Element

Best food on the Gold coast we travel from Brisbane amd soooo much gluten free!

Deanna Nott

Paul from Arlo's Pizzeria has looked after many of my clients and most recently catered our daughter's 21st birthday ... and we couldn't have been happier with his service and food! He was exceptionally prompt, worked within our budget and went above and beyond to accommodate our guests, including those with coeliac disease, which we greatly appreciated. The charcuterie board, salads, pasta and pizza he prepared were absolutely fantastic - every guest raved about the quality and flavour. Having Paul cater the event made the night so much more enjoyable and stress-free. If you're planning a home function and want amazing food and professional service, Paul is your go-to. We'll definitely be booking him again for our next event.

abby webber

This is a great pizza place!! I got an extra large pizza for my brother, garlic bread, and a large pizza for myself on New Year's for around 37$ if I am remembering correctly. Even with the surchage for holiday rates it was such a good deal. Also- I am celiac and with a dairy allergy. They took it very seriously and the pizza was still delicious; no allergy reactions either!! It is rare for me to find affordable yummy pizza that I can actually eat. 6 star rating from me :)

Jen V

Great food. Great service and very considerate of me being coeliac

Michelle B

Great fun night out, superb food and service and lots of laughs as chef prepared food. Highly recommend and coeliac safe.

AP

We attended Akoya restaurant for a work dinner on 8th April 2024. With high hopes for an exquisite 5 star dining experience, we were sadly disappointed by what was (at best) a 3 star meal out. Without making this review painfully long, I will summarise by saying the service was absolutely NOT 5 star. Noone was at the front foyer to greet us on arrival, or show us to our table, let alone come to our table to offer us drinks, discuss menu, etc. We had to get out of our seats to call the wait staff over to us on more than one occasion. Although friendly enough when actually engaging with us, the wait staff were not properly trained for their roles it seemed, nor were there enough of them on duty. The food took ages to come out & did not come out at the same time. Most of our party did enjoy their meals (namely the red meat-eaters of the group), however the vegetarian/vegan & gluten-free options were woeful & not worth the price tag that came with them. One vegetarian colleague had a literal baked chunk of cauliflower served to them as a main & my off-menu gluten-free fish dish was average at best. Dishes were cleared whilst food was still on them & without asking if they could be taken. All in all, our experience was not that what it should have been for the money that was spent. 3 star experience for a 5 star price. Not worth it. Will sadly not be returning.

Talia Bennett

I always love coming here! Absolutely amazing food with the freshest ingredients. The gluten-free pizzas are the best I've ever had and the gluten-free zucchini fries are my favourite. The staff are so friendly and helpful.

Lawrence Lau

Just enjoyed a lovely meal. Glad to see gluten free and onion/garlic free options.

Simon Ong

Excellent and prompt service. Wide range of breakfast options including gluten free selections. One of the last remaining cafes on Thomas Drive (at January 2020).

Codyiander

Came here late 45mins before breakfast shuts and would say was very impressed with the selection despite coming in late. Omelette was cooked to perfection and those poached eggs for service was 👌👌👌👌on point. Love the yogurt section with all the nuts/seeds and dried fruit. Chia seed was on point as well. Ran out of gluten free bread but it’s alright as there’s heaps of other options available. And surprised as there was congee which I usually find in Singapore brekkie buffet spread. Staff were on top of clearing and topping up the spread. I’d suggest this place if you want a garden brekkie vibe in the gc

A Bahrij

High tea at Qt Hotel and the fixx cafe is a MUST! The style is Hesteresk delivered with eye for detail. Also with notice they do a totally gf plate as I'm celiac. This was no problem for them. Brilliant!!