Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in North Shore, Auckland

Thomas Hendricks

Incredibly well-managed and very good service at a locally-owned restaurant that truly knows their stuff with keto, coeliac-safe, low FODMAP and other nutritional needs. In two years of living locally and eating here monthly or at least quarterly, we’ve never had a problem with an order nor a bad experience.

Pannara Suwannikkha

One of my go-to cafes with my partner – we’ve been here so many times and it never disappoints! The gluten-free bagel is absolutely delicious – great texture and flavour. But the highlight has to be the waffle fried chicken with honey sriracha syrup… sweet, spicy, crispy – just perfect. Everything looks as good as it tastes – definitely a great spot if you love taking food pics 📸 friendly service, and tasty food every time. Highly recommended!

Monique Harding

Been going here since it opened and our family loves the food from here. Some of the best Chinese takeaways I've ever had, even catering for dairy & gluten intolerances, and always cooked with the freshest ingredients. Even if you do have to wait during their busy dinner hours, it's totally worth it.

Sarah Gähwiler

Excellent food and drinks. Nice vibe. Very friendly staff. Food is very healthy, all freshly made and so yummie. They are vegetarian but lots of their dishes are vegan or can be made vegan. As far as I saw there are also many glutenfree options. I hope I can visit again sometime.

Marie & Darryl Fisher

Great Gluten free burger thank you☆

Ray C

Had dinner last night at El Greco and we absolutely loved the experience. From the warm and friendly staff, to the comfortable outdoor seating, to the amazing food, everything was exceptional. We had a quiet dog and this was fine. Flat surfaces, so ok for wheelchairs too. Our fried has celiacs and this also was not a problem. I loved the Italian lagers (it was great to have another option, rather than just Peroni). The 7 ⭐️ Metaxa was similar to a Cognac, full of flavours and a great way to finish the night over dessert. Nice wine selections too. Really enjoyed all the food - souvlaki, squid, pasta. Lots of generous amounts of salad. My only feedback would be to only use vegetables that are in season. Brussel sprouts are not in season now, which means they’re probably cooked from frozen and we found them mushy. Apart from that we loved everything about dining here and would highly recommend it to others. Graci!

Amy Eagles

Lovely service from Sophia. Knowledgeable on the coeliac-safe options and catered to the kids’ fussy requests

Laus

Ok I’ve passed this place 1,000s of times but have never eaten here. Man I’ve been sleeping because it’s sooo delicious. I ordered the fried chicken poke bowl that was already gluten free, because I cannot pass up on gluten free fried chicken. UGH this was delicious. The sweet sauce they had on it, the half avo, the generous ginger, the chicken was crunchy. Could’ve had more rice, but overall, so delicious. We sat outside in the sun which was lovely, and sheltered from the wind. My daughter enjoyed the little playground down below. We also ordered fries on the side that were crunchy and delicious. Cabinet food also looked good - mainly sweet stuff and a lovely Carmel gluten free slice. But I was too full to order it. Would come again 10/10.

Rebecca McFadzien

Had a lovely dining experience here recently - made extra special by the care and amazing service from our waitress, Lina. Thanks Lina! I’m coeliac, so I ordered a gluten free vege burger and fries (which are fried in a separate gluten free fryer). Big thanks to the team for taking the extra precautions to ensure it was safe for me to eat at Butger Burger Takapuna. I’ll be back!

Peter Coxhead

Great food and service. If you like Malaysian food (who doesn't?) This is a great option. My nephew has allergy with gluten and they took extra care with his food. Amazing

Melissa White

Christopher Brown

Gladys Johnson

Billy Hamlett

Helena Velasquez

Carlos Mc

Jeannette Fisher

Tory Dickerson

Mark Baca

Mary Farrell

Sophie Hodge

They have gluten free bread so there are several of breakfast options available with toast. Each cup of coffee comes with a little bit of cake and they even brought me a tiny bit of gf cake with my coffee! Such a nice touch. Staff were so friendly. Would love to come back!

Melissa Rouse

Great food as always. Have been a fan of their Mt Eden store for many years but living on the Shore it was a bit of a drive. But Takapuna is perfect, great parking, super friendly staff and allergen knowledgeable. It's perfect if you're dining with people who are gluten free or dairy free or low carb (or another allergy) as they can easily customise the dishes. So many options and always delicious!

Ruth Myers

Stacey Rose

We came to Fika for a spur of the moment brunch and I am so glad we did. The food, staff, and atmosphere were brilliant even on a rainy day. Lots of gluten free and dietary options. The French bread was delicious and the coffee was one of the best I have had from a cafe in a while. Best to make a reservation - we got lucky and got a free table but it was packed the entire time

Keith White

Belinda Evans-Mitchell

Explained i was celiac. The lady behind the counter was amazing. Took extra care. 100% Recommendation on my experience. Food was Delicious 😋

Bonita Carini

Amos Lochhead

We visited Browns Bay Brewing Co. last Friday to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it was fantastic! Recommended by a friend who dines here often, the location is perfect—right by Browns Bay Beach with a lovely indoor/outdoor flow. The food was incredible, especially the tender chicken wings and the famous ribs, which lived up to the hype. The quality of the ingredients was top-notch, and the menu had great options, including plenty for those with gluten allergies. The service was friendly, fast, and attentive, with staff making sure we were taken care of throughout the evening. Plus, the craft beer selection was fantastic. A lively atmosphere, quick service, and delicious food made for a memorable night. Highly recommend!

Cassey Brown

Naomi Stafford

It's a bit chilly otherwise good. I adore there Gluten Free chocolate cake and they endevour to get it to the customers as quick as possible. Over all very good and Allergy friendly with the food they make.

Cecile Hartsfield

Kate Chivers

We just had a very lovely dinner tonight. Very welcome and friendly staff, the food was quick delicious and good portions. We had the queso, chimichangas and nachos, and only wish we had room for the gluten free churros!!

Debra Morgan

Ruth Scalf

Francis Clark

Judy Vezina

Bobby Bishop

Dorothy Numbers

Ashly Ratcliff

Eliza Zavala

Katie Powers

Jim Monaghan

Annette Perry

Desmond Pescos

Despite the gluten free menu shown on their website, it is now out of date and very few options are gluten free (pink menu pictured is what's actually there, not what's on website). Visited April 12 2025 and several food options on menu just not available. Staff are trying hard but just nowhere near enough of them to cope. Chicken was burnt on outside, pink on the inside and dangerous to eat - the staff refunded the meal without fuss but I recommend you cut into your chicken and check before eating. No glasses or water jugs available (insufficient dish staff, I suspect) so we made do with what looked like jam jars to drink from.

Herbert Middlebrooks

Marie & Darryl Fisher

Awesome gluten free buns tasty as!!

Anne Simms

Glenn Vallejo

Susan Nicholson

We went for an early coffee. We'd have eaten, but there was nothing gluten-free available. No worries, they don't market themselves as GF. The coffee was superb, and the little fellow's hot chocolate was enjoyed. As we were leaving, we noticed the Dog's Menu! Super impressed! Next time I'll bring my princess too!

Berta Young